trunk BUICK PARK AVENUE 1993 User Guide

The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Start
with the
jack and
the wheel wrench.
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Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire.
It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until
you have the
flat tire repaired or replaced.
I NOTICE:
Now put all the equipment back in the trunk.
WHEEL WRENCH
A CAU I ION:
Storing a jack, a tire or other equilpment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipment cowtd strike someone. Store all these
in the proper
place.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420
kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles
(5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your
full-size tire repaired
or replaced where you want. Of
course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size tire
as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape
in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on
when
you are driving with a compact spare. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light’’ in the Index.
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Or you can use the
release lever in the
trunk.
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Turn the bulb socket 1/4
turn counter-clockwise,
while pressing it firmly.
Remove wire connector
from the bulb by lifting
the lock tab and pulling it
away from the plastic
base. Taillamp Bulb Replacement
To reassemble, attach the wire connector (A) to the
plastic base making sure the lock tab
(B) is over the lock
(C). Install the bulb by putting the small tab (D) into the
small notch in the lamp
(E). Turn the bulb socket 1/4
turn clockwise to lock into place. Open the trunk. On
either side
of the rear of the trunk
are two plastic nuts. Remove only the side that you need
to access. Pull the carpet back away from the rear area.
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Loading Your Vehicle
The taillamp, sidemarker and back-up lights can now be
accessed. Two of the taillamp bulbs are on a tabbed
assembly. Squeeze the release in and pull the assembly
out. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. To
replace the assembly, the tabs must be inserted into the
slots. Push the other end in until it locks into place.
To replace the third taillamp bulb and sidemarker bulb,
turn the socket
1/4 turn and pull it out. Pull the bulb
straight out from the socket.
The backup bulb can be replaced by squeezing the lock
on the socket, turning it
l/4 turn and pulling it out. Pull
the bulb straight out. Reverse the above steps
to
reassemble the light and the trunk trim.
Tm OCCUPANTS
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS.
.~ ~~ . . ~
KG-
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSVKPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSV28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire Loading Information Label
found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight
is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT
ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE.SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge of the driver’s door.
It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes
the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed
the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front
or rear
axle. And,
if you
do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don’t carry more than
176 pounds (80 kilograms)
in your trunk.
.A CAUTION:
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Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs. If
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it can
change the way your vehicle handles. These
could cause you to lose control. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
-- they will go as fast
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FUSE USAGE
Amp Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. 12.
13.
14.
15.
16. 17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
10
20
30
30
15
10
20
10
15
15
20
20
15
15
10
25
10
10
10
20
25
10
25
Crank Signal - Sir
Trunk Release/Fuel.Dr Rel/Back-up Lamps
Breaker Pwr Wdo/Sun Roof
Brkr-Pwr Acsry
Not Used
Ign/Ret Acsry ContDnst Cstr
Supplemental Inflatable Rst
Corn Lps/Turn Sig
Spare
Spare
Bat/Radio/IP/Oil Life Oil Level/Frt Lighter
Electronic Level Control
Brake
& Hazard Lamps
Park Lamps
Courtesy Lps/Pwr Mirrors
Cooling Fan/Transmission
Air Cond
Not Used
Antilock Brakes
Low Cool/Lp Mon/Oil Lvl-life
IP Lighting
Spare
Spare
IgnitionBadio
Wiperwasher
The fuse chart, below, shows how to tell a blown fuse
from a
good fuse.
GOOD
FUSE 1 BLOWN .r, ' \' gJ
'TI r
FUSE
GM PART NO. ' RATING ' COLOF
12004003 .................... 3 AMP VIOLET
12004005
................... 5 AMP TAN
12004006
................... 7.5 AMP BROWN
12004007
................... 10 AMP RED
12004008
................... 15 AMP LIGHT
BLUE
12004009
................... 20 AMP YELLOW
12004010
................... 25 AMP WHITE
1200401
1 ................... 30 AMP LIGHT
GREEN
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Park Avenue Dimensions
Inches Unless Otherwise Noted
Overall:
Length .......................... 205.3
Width
........................... 74.9
Height
........................... 55.1
Wheel Base
...................... 110.8
Front Tread
....................... 60.5
Rear Tread
........................ 60.2
Interior Front:
Leg Room ........................ 42.0
Head Room
....................... 38.8
Shoulder Room .................... 59.1
Hip Room ........................ 55.1
Interior Rear:
Leg Room ........................ 41.6
Head Room
....................... 38.8
Shoulder Room
.................... 59.1
Hip Room ........................ 55.1
Trunk Capacity . Cu . Ft .............. 20.3
Passengers:
Front ............................... 3
Rear ................................ 3
Base Curb Weight . Lbs ............... 3580
(ULTRA)
........................... 3673
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Part 9 Index
.
Ace (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 75
Accessory Power. Retained
......................... 76
Adding
Brake Fluid
.................................. 263
Coolant
..................................... 259
Electrical Equipment
...................... 140, 286
Engineoil
................................... 252
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 261
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
.................... 256
Windshield Washer Fluid
........................... 262
Additives, Engine Oil
............................. 254
Adjustment, Brake
............................... 175
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................. 25
AirBag
.......................................... 34
Aircleaner
..................................... 255
Air Conditioner ............................. 132, 137
Air Outlets ..................................... 130
Air System
................................. 132, 137
Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 167
Alcohol
in Gasoline .............................. 243
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning
....................... 283
AM Radio Reception ............................. 139 AM
Stereo Radio Reception
......................... 140
Antenna
....................................... 156
Antifreeze
...................................... 258
Antilock Brake System ........................... 172
Antilock Braking System Warning Light
.............. 120
Anti-TheftTips
................................... 71
Anti-Theft Feature, Delco LOC I1
.................... 153
Appearance Care
.................................. 278
Appearance Care and Materials
..................... 285
Armrest, Storage
................................ 113
Ashtrays
.. : ...................................... 115
Astroroof
...................................... 109
Audio Systems
.................................. 139
Automatic Air Conditioning System
................. 133
Automatic Door Locks
............................. 63
Automatic Mirror
................................ 106
Automatic Overdrive
.............................. 82
Automatic Pull-Down, Trunk
........................ 65
Automatic Transaxle
.............................. 80 I
Automatic Transaxle Fluid ......................... 256
Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock
................... 196
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P (Park) Position ................................ 80
Paint Spotting ................................... 284
Panel Lights
.................................... 101
Park. Shifting Into ................................ 86
Park. Shifting Out of
.............................. 87
Parking Brake
.................................... 84
Parking on Hills
................................. 194
Parking Over Things That Bum
...................... 88
Passing
........................................ 178
PASS-Key. Theft Deterrent System
................... 73
Pavement Markings
.............................. 166
Pedal Travel. Brake
.............................. 176
Perception Time in Braking
........................ 171
Polishing and Waxing
............................ 282
Power Antenna Care
................................ 156
DoorLocks
................................... 62
Seat Controls
.................................. 14
Steering
..................................... 176
Steering Fluid
................................ 261
Windows
..................................... 90
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts During
................ 39
Pressure. Tire
................................... 271
Problems on the Road
............................ 209
Proper Safety Belt Usage for Adults
.................. 25
Publications Order Form
.......................... 3 19
Publications. Service
............................. 3 16
Pull-Down. Automatic Trunk ........................ 65
Push-Starting Your Car
........................... 212
R (Reverse) Gear Position ......................... 81
Racing. Shifting When Your Engine is
................ 82
Radiator Overheating
............................. 221
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................ 261
Radio. Two-way. Adding a
........................ 140
Radio Systems
.................................. 139
Rain. Driving in
................................. 183
Reaction Time in Braking
......................... 171
Reading Lights
.................................. 104
RearBrakes
.................................... 175
Rear Door Security Lock
........................... 69
Rear License Plate Holder
......................... 115
Rear Passenger ComforTemp
....................... 130
Rear Towing Hook-Ups ........................... 220
Rear Window Defogger
....................... 136. 139
Reclining Front Seatbacks
.......................... 16
Recovery.
Off Road ............................... 178
Recreational Vehicle Towing
....................... 201
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 66
Remote Trunk Release
............................. 65
Replaceable Light Bulbs
.......................... 291
Replacing Brake System Parts
...................... 264
Replacing Safety Belts
................... : ......... 57
Replacing Wheels
............................... 276
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 315
Restarting Your Car When
It’s Moving ................ 76
Restraint. Child
.................................. 46
Restraint Systems. Checking Your
.................... 57
Restraints. Head
.................................. 18
Replacing Tires
................................. 273
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