light BUICK PARK AVENUE 1993 Service Manual

AM.Stereo
This means the Delco@ system can receive C-QUAM@
stereo broadcasts. Many AM stations around the country
use C-QUAM@
to produce stereo, though some do not.
(C-QUAM@ is a registered trademark
of Motorola, Inc.)
If your Delco@ system can get C-QUAM@, your
“STEREO” light will come on when you’re receiving it.
A CAUTION:
nearing damage from loud noise is almost
undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing
can
adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that
seems normal can be loud and harmful to your
hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the
volume control on your radio to a safe sound
level before your hearing adapts to it.
To help avoid hearing loss or damage:
Adjust the volume control to the lowest
Increase volume slowly until you hear
setting.
comfortably and
clearly. telephone
or two-way radio
-- be sure you ca
add what you want.
If you can, it’s very important
to do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation of your vehicle’s
engine, Delco’ radio or other systems,
and even
damage them. And, your vehicle’s systems may
interfere with the operation
of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer
and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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To Play A Cassette PROGRAM
Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are
30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than
that are
so thin they may not work well in this player.
With
the radio on, press a tape into the slot marked
AUTO REVERSE (the tape side goes in first).
Once the tape is playing, use the upper and lower knobs
for volume, balance, and fade just as you did for radio.
The arrows indicate which side
of the tape is being
played.
When the end of the tape is reached, it will
automatically reverse and play the other side of the tape.
FWD
To rapidly advance the tape, press b and the tape will
rapidly go forward until you press the 4 button or
STOP-EJECT lightly.
REV
To rapidly reverse the tape, press 4 and the tape will
rapidly go backward until you press the b button or
STOP-EJECT lightly.
To go from one side of the tape to the other, press the
RCL-PROG (upper knob). Note the lighted
arrows next
to the and
4.
STOP-E JECT
To remove or stop the tape and switch to radio, press the
STOP-EJECT button.
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To Play This Radio
PWR
To turn the radio on, press the PWR button.
The Upper Knob
0 It allows you to mute the radio or tape play. Press to
mute; press again to listen.
BAL
The control behind the upper knob allows you to
balance the sound between the right and left speakers.
Notice the display arrow to
see where the balance is set.
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. The tune
knob increases and decreases frequency when it is held
slightly rotated against the spring load. Push it to get
AM or FM frequency.
FADE
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound
between your front and rear speakers. Notice the display
arrow to see how the
FADE is set.
RCL
It tells you the time or the radio frequency. (When the
ignition is off, push RCL to display the time.) With the
radio on, and the time displayed, push it to display the
frequency.
SEEK 4 or b
Pressing the SEEK 4 or b button will cause the
receiver to seek the next lower or higher station and
stop.
The
upper knob does these things:
0 It controls the volume. The volume knob increases
and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated
against the spring load.
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To Play This Radio
PWR
To turn the radio on, press the PWR button.
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these things:
It controls the volume. The volume knob increases
and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated
against the spring load.
It allows you to mute the radio or tape player. Press
The sound balance for the Delco-Bose radio is preset.
to
mute; press again to listen.
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. The tune
knob increases and decreases station frequency when it
is held slightly rotated against the spring load. Push
it to
get AM or
FM frequency.
FADE
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound
between your front and rear speakers. Notice the display
arrow to see how FADE is set.
RCL
It tells you the time or the radio frequency. When the
ignition is
off, push RCL to display the time. With the
radio on, and the time displayed, push it to see the
frequency.
SEEK 4 or b
Pressing the SEEK 4 or b will cause the receiver to
seek the next lower or higher station and stop.
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To Play This Radio
PWR
To turn the radio on, press the PWR button.
The Upper Knob
The upper knob does these things:
0 It controls the volume. The volume knob increases
and decreases volume when it is held slightly rotated
against the spring load.
It allows you to mute the radio or CD player. Press to
mute; press again to listen.
BAL
The control behind the upper knob allows you to
balance the sound between the right and left speakers.
Notice
the display arrow to see where the balance is set.
The Lower Knob
Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. The tune
knob increases and decreases station frequency when it
is held slightly rotated against the spring load. Turn the
knob to tune slowly. If you hold it for more than a few
seconds, it will tune rapidly. Push it to get
AM or FM.
FADE
The control behind the lower knob moves the sound
between your front and rear speakers. Notice the display
arrow to see how FADE is set.
RCL
It tells you the time or the radio frequency. When the
ignition is
off, push RCL to display the time. When the
radio on, and the time displayed, push it to see the
frequency.
SEEK 4 or
Pressing the SEEK 4 or will cause the receiver to
seek the next lower or higher station and stop.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or cause failure
of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each
month or after every
15 hours of use. If you notice a
reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
Clean your tape player with a wiping-action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette, and follow the directions
provided with it.
Cassettes
are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is
in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If
the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth
in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean
it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and
the outer edge.
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Fixed Mast Antenna
The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes
without being damaged. If the mast should ever become
slightly bent, you
can straighten it out by hand. If the
mast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals,
you should
replace it.
Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is still
tightened to the fender.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it’s cleaned from time
to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
full mast extension.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
. 1 3. Wipe cloth over the
mast sections,
removing any dirt.
4. Wipe dry with clean cloth before retracting.
5. Make the antenna go up and down by turning the
6. Then repeat if necessary.
radio or
ignition on and
off.
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Traffic Lights
Lm
We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often
green arrows are being used in the lights for improved
traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrows
light up, indicating that traffic in one or more lanes
can
move or make a turn. Green arrows don’t mean “go no
matter what.” You’ll still need to proceed with caution,
yielding the right of way to pedestrians and sometimes
to other vehicles.
Some traffic lights also use red arrows to signify that
you must stop before turning on red.
x
REVERSIBLE
LANE
ON
LANE
ROADWAY MULTI-
U
Many
city roads and expressways, and even bridges, use
reversible-lane traffic control during rush hours.
A red X
light above a lane means no driving in that lane at that
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time. A green arrow means you may drive in that lane.
Look for the signs posted to warn drivers what hours
and days these systems are in effect.
Pavement Markings
NO
PASSING
ZONE
Pavement markings add to traffic signs and signals.
They give information to drivers without taking
attention from the roadway. A solid yellow line
on your
side of the road
or lane means “don’t cross.”
Your Own Signals
Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite,
it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing.
And in some places the law requires driver signals.
Turn and lane change signals. Always signal when you
plan to turn or change lanes.
If necessary, you can use hand signals out the window:
Left arm straight
out for a left turn, down for slow or
about-to-stop, and up for a right turn.
Slowing down. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once
or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns
the driver behind you.
Disabled. Your four-way flashers signal that your
vehicle
is disabled or is a hazard. See “Hazard Warning
Flashers” in the Index.
Traffic Officer
The traffic police officer is also a source of important
information. The officer’s signals govern, no matter
what the traffic lights or other signs say.
The next section discusses some of the road conditions
you may encounter.
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive
defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in your
Buick: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.)
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BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who
consumes food just before or during drinking will have a
slightly lower BAC level.
OF DRINKS
NUMBER (as in piclure) 4 r
1
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3 HOURS
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100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
BODY WEIQHT IN
POUNDS
The law in most U.S. states sets the legal limit at a BAC
of
0.10 percent. In Canada the limit is 0.08 percent, and
in some other countries it’s lower than that. The BAC
will be over 0.10 percent after three to six drinks (in one
hour). Of course, as we’ve seen, it depends on how much
alcohol is in the drinks, and how quickly the
person drinks them.
But it’s very important to keep in mind that the ability to
drive is affected well below a BAC
of 0.10 percent.
Research shows that the driving skills
of many people
are impaired at a BAC approaching
0.05 percent, and
that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are
impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics
show that the chance of being in an accident increases
sharply for drivers who have a BAC of
0.05 percent or
above. A driver with a BAC level of
0.06 percent (three
beers in one hour for a 180-pound or 82 kg person) has
doubled his or her chance of having an accident. At a
BAC level of 0.10 percent, the chance
of that driver
having an accident is six times greater; at a level of 0.15
percent, the chances are twenty-five times greater! And,
the body takes about an hour to rid itself
of the alcohol
in one drink.
No amount of coffee or number of cold
showers
will speed that up.
“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an
emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a
child darts into the street?
A person with a higher BAC
might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the
collision.
There’s something else about drinking and driving that
many people don’t know. Medical research shows that
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