key BUICK PARK AVENUE 1993 Owners Manual

when you turn the key
to “Run” or “Start”
when your
safety belt
isn’t buckled, and
you’ll hear a tone, too.
It’s the reminder to
buckle up.
In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash.
If you do have a
crash,
you don’t know if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt
even
if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be
so serious, like being hit by a train, that even buckled up
a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in
between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive
and sometimes walk away. Without belts they
could be badly hurt or killed.
After
25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are
clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter
... a lot!
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Safety Belt Reminder Light How To
Adults
Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of adult size.
A CAUTION:
There are special things to know about safety
belts and children. And there are different rules
for babies and smaller children.
If a child will be
riding in your Buick, see the section after this
one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for
everyor
-s protection.
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When the key .is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will
come on for about eight seconds toxemind people to
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fasten their safety belts. Unless the driver’s Safety belt is First, you911 want to know which restraint systems your
buckled, a tone will also sound.
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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A CAUTION:
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Don’t attach anything to the steering whwl
pad. It might injure the driver if the air bag
inflates.
The
air bag is designed to inflate only once.
After it inflates, you’ll need some new parts
for your air bag system. If you don’t get
them, the air bag system won’t be there to
help protect you in another crash. A new
system will include the air bag module and
possibly other
parts. The service manual
has information
about the need ta replace
other
parts.
Let only qualified technicians work on your
air bag system. Improper service can mean
that your
air bag system won’t work
properly. See your dealer for service.
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Servicing Your Buick with the Air Bag
System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Buick
that it has the air bag system. There are parts
of the air
bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system
to inflate
while someone is
working
on your vehicle. The air bag system does not
need regular maintenance. Your Buick dealer and the
1993 Park Avenue Service Manual have information
about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
A CAUTION:
For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is
turned
off and the battery disconnected, an air
bag can still inflate during improper service. You
can be injured
if you are close to an air bag when
it inflates. Be sure to follow the proper service
procedures.
When electrical work is done under the hood or inside
your vehicle,
the ignition should be in “Lock” if
possible.
Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow
connectors. They are probably part
of the air bag
system.
But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if
the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag
system must be disconnected.
To do this:
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Turn off the ignition.
Remove the SlR/SRS (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the
steering column.
When the work is complete, if the air bag system was
disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace
the fuse before turning the ignition on. When you turn
the ignition key on, be sure
you see the inflatable
restraint light
on the instrument panel. If you don’t see
this light flash and then go
out as usual, have your air
bag system repaired.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely
to be
seriously injured if
they don’t wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and
the lap portion should be worn as low
as possible
throughout the pregnancy. The best way
to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt
is worn properly, it’s more
likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone,
the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
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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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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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