BUICK PARK AVENUE 1993 Repair Manual

Part 2 Features & Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
.. and what to do if you have a problem .
Keys ........................................................................\
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DoorLocks
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NewVehicleBreak-In .............................................................. 74
StartingtheEngine ................................................................. 76
ShiftingtheTransaxle
.............................................................. 80
Windows ........................................................................\
. 90
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 90
Multi-FunctionLever
............................................................... 91
TurnandLaneChangeSignals ................................................... 91
Headlight High-Low Beam Change Signals
......................................... 91
WindshieldWiper/Washer
...................................................... 94
CruiseControl ................................................................ 96
Instrumentpanel
................................................................... 116
Speedometer and Odometer
..................................................... 117
Warning Lights and Gages
...................................................... 117
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Keys
A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the -’ ’**,>’’
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A
child or others could be badly injured or even
killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls
or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children..
The ignition keys are for
the ignition only.
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The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.
When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to
the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have
a plug.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how
to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs
in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
If
your ignition keys don’t have plugs, go to your Buick
dealer for the correct key code
if you need a new
ignition key.
Your Buick has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
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trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
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Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
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/d CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dang
Passengers
-- especially children -!
open the doors and fall out. When a door i
locked, the inside handle won’t open it. ;
Outsiders can easily enter through an u
door when you slow down or stop your
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out
of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety
belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
From the outside: Use
your door key.
If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is
armed, unlock the doors only with the
key or Remote
Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting
off the
alarm.
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From the inside: To
lock the door, move the
lock control on the
door down.
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To unlock the door,
move the lock control on the door up.
Power Door Locks
Push a power door lock
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switch to lock or unlock all
of the doors.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(Option)
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every
time you move your shift lever
out of “P” (Park) all of
the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move
your shift lever into “P” (Park), your doors will unlock.
If someone needs to get out while you’re
not in “P”
(Park), have that person use the manual or power lock.
When the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock
the door again.
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You can program the automatic door lock feature to
allow the doors to remain locked after you shift into “P”
(Park).
To do this:
1. Close your doors and turn the ignition ON.
2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
3. Press and hold the driver’s power door lock switch.
4. Move your shift lever out of “P” (Park), then move
the shift lever back into “P” (Park).
5. Release the lock switch.
Your doors will now lock when you shift out
of “P”
(Park), and remain locked until you use the manual or
power door unlock switch.
To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when
you shift in and out of
“P” (Park) do the following:
1. Close your doors and turn the ignition ON.
2. Keep your foot on the brake pedal.
3. Press and hold the driver’s power door unlock
switch.
4. Move the shift lever out of “P’ (Park), then move the
shift lever back into “P” (Park).
5. Release the unlock switch.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
If your vehicle has
a theft deterrent system, see
“Universal Theft Deterrent” in the Index.
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Trunk
Remote Trunk Release
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The trunk release switch in
the glove
box must be ON
for the TRUNK button to
work. This feature allows
you
to secure items in the
trunk.
To secure, turn OFF
i .= TRUNK
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the TRUNK RELEASE,
lock the glove box, then
take the door key with you.
The TRUNK button is on
the instrument panel
to the
left of the steering column.
It will release the trunk
lock when in Retained
Accessory Power mode or
with the ignition switch
ON
and the transaxle in PARK
If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it will
also unlock your trunk.
Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option)
If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid closed. This
allows you to gently push the trunk lid down and the
pull-down feature then secures it completely.
/d CAUTION:
Your car may have an automatic pull down
feature that helps close the trunk electronically.
Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lid
as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured,
and you would need someone
to help you free
them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lid
as you close
it and as it is going down.
NOTICE:
Do not slam your LI UI ~r< lid QuvVn if you have th
pull-down feature. If you do, you may damage t
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Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from up to
30 feet (9 m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your
vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void autho&ation to
use this equipment.
service.
Operation
The driver’s
door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If pressed again within 5 seconds,
all doors will unlock. All doors
will lock when LOCK is
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pressed. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk
symbol is pressed, but only when the ignition is off.
Illuminated Entry System
If your Buick also has this option, the keytag will make
it work. Touch any button on the keytag to light up the
door locks and the inside
of your car. The lights will
stay on for
15 to 30 seconds.
Theft Deterrent System
If your Buick also has this option, the keytag will arm it
whenever the doors are closed and you push the
LOCK
button. It will disarm the system when you push
UNLOCK.
Matching %ansmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with you when
you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to
your
vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be matched.
Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model svstem. (General Motors offers
several different models
of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to it.
To match a transmitter, use the following instructions.
1. Have both transmitters that will be matched to the
car present, even if only one is new. Remove the car
keys from the ignition and have them with you.
2. Find the 12 pin diagnostic connector above the
accelerator pedal.
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BLK
ASSEMBLY LINE DIAGNOSTIC
LINK (ALDL) CONNECTOR
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Use a jumper wire with alligator clips at both ends to
ground (Terminal
A) to program (Terminal G).
Grounding the program terminal erases the system
memory and causes the doors to lock and unlock
once. This means the system is ready to be matched
to the transmitter.
Keeping the program terminal grounded, press the
UNLOCK button on the first transmitter. The door
locks will lock and unlock again to indicate the
transmitter is now matched. If there is no response,
check the transmitter batteries. If you do not want to
match a second transmitter, proceed to Step
6.
Still keeping the program terminal grounded, repeat
Step
4 with the second transmitter. If you disconnect
the ground wire before completing this step, or if
you press the button
on the first transmitter more
than once, only the first transmitter is matched. If
you make a mistake, disconnect the jumper wire and
start over at Step
3.
Remove the jumper wire. (Note: The system will not
operate if the jumper wire is still connected.)
Test the operation of both transmitters with the
vehicle.
If the lock control does not work as it should, see your
Buick dealer.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location.
If you
have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time to change the wlerieg,
For battery replacement,
use two Duracells
batteries, type DL-2016, or
a similar type.
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