BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 Owners Manual

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37
38
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40
42
Position Circuitry
1 Not Used
2 RFA, SBM, IPC, LCM
3 Turn Signal, Hazard Switch
4 Re Oxygen Sensor, Post Oxygen Sensor
Ignition Module
Rt Hi Beam
Not Used
Lt Hi Beam
Not Used
Rt Low Beam
Lt Low Beam
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22
23
24
2%
26
24
29
30
31
Welay--Tgn
Relay--Worn
ReTay--Cooling Fan #2
ReTay--Theft 1
Position
32
33
34
35
36
37
as
39
40
41
42
43
44
TQ Rear BEC-Seats
To HP BEC ‘“Run”
Starter Welays
High Speed Fan Rly
6-68
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(7)
6
7
16
17
Not Used
20 Fuel Door Re1 Sol, Tmnk Re1 Relay, DLC
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Position Circuitry
21 Not Used 1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of
To Reinst.4 the Rear Seat Cwhicban
the vehicle.
26
27
28
at .Rear cig Les
E& Rear Cig Ltr
RFA, Mem Seat Module, Driver Seat Switch
cushion. To help avoid damage to the fuse
center, be careful when removing
or reinstalling
the seat
cushion.
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4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed
and that no p~rtion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through
the
seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the
protection needed
in a crash. If the sa€ety beit
hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won’t be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting
in that position
couId be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and
are not twisted.
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2.
3.
Buckle the center passenger position safety beE:, then
route the safety belts though
the proper slots in the
seat csshion. Don’t let the safety belts get twisted.
Slide the rear
of the cushion up and under the
seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops
on the back frame.
With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward
and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
EXTERIOR BBJIAB
Headlamp
High-Beam ........................... 9005
Zow-Beam ........................... 9006
ParWTum, Front ......................... 3057
Back-up ............................... 3057
Tai1Rtu-n ............................... 3057
TaiVStQp ............................... 3857
For service information on other bulbs, contact your
dealer’s service department.
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The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................... 6 quarts (5.6 L)
After Complete Overhaul ...................................................... 1 I quarts (10.4 E)
When draining or replacing torque convertep; nzore fluid may be needed.
Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System ............................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 k)
Engine Crankcase
Oil change with filter change ................................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Power Steering
Complete System ............................................................ 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressure
See the Tire-Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
WheelNutTorque ........................................................ 1001b-ft(140N-m)
R-134a Air Conditioning ................................ See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
FuelTank ................................................................ 18SgaIlons(70L)
PumpOnly ..................................................................... 1pint(OSE)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
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Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your dealer.
Engine 3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine
VIN Engine Code .............................. K ............................... 1
Type ....................................... V6 .............................. V6
Displacement ................................ 3.8L ............................ .3.8%,
Compression Ratio ........................... 9:4: 1 ............................ 85: 1
Horsepower ................................. 205 .............................. 240
Firing Qrder ............................. 1-6-5-4-3-2 ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification ........ 195°F (91°C) ..................... 195°F (91°C)
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Qverall
Length ................. 206.8 inches (525.3 cm)
Width ................... 74.7 inches ( B 89.7 cm)
Height ................... 58.8 inches (147.6 cm)
Wheelbase .............. B 13.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Front Tread ............... 62.7 inches (159.3 cm)
Rear Tread ............... 62.3 inches (158.2 cm)
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Engine Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
_L
Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Fuel Filter .................... AC Type GF-627
Spark Plugs ................... AC Type 41-921
Gap: 0.060 inch (. 152 crn)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
............................ Hook Style
Length
..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Filter
(HVAC air filter) ..... GM Part No. 52472175
Passenger
Compartment
Air
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The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected by the belt
routing. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for
when to check the belt.
A
C
A. Power Steering
B. Generator
C. Air Conditioning
D. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
E Tensioner
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1. Front Belt C. Crank
2. Back Belt D. Supercharger
A. Generator E. Coolant Pump
B. Power Steering IF. Air Conditioning The Supercharged
3800 engine
uses two accessory drive
belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering
pump, coolant
pump surd air conditioning compressor.
The second belt drives the superchwger. Each belt has
its own tensioner
mi idler pulley. See ‘‘Maintenance
Schedule” in the Index
for when to check he accessory
drive belts and supercharger oil level. Have your dealer
check the
oil level in the supercharger.
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