radio antenna BUICK PARK AVENUE 1993 Owners Manual

@ Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
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In this part you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control systems and audio systems offered with your Buick .
Be sure to read about the particular system supplied with your vehicle .
Part 3 includes:
Comfort Control System
............................................................ 130
Heater and Defroster
................................................ 132.136. 138
Airconditioner
........................................................... 132. 137
RearWindowDefogger
........................................................ 136
Ventilation
............................................................... 132. 138
Audiosystems
.................................................................... 139
Setting the Clock
.................................................. 142.145.148. 151
Radio Controls
.................................................. 141.144.147. 150
TapePlayerControls
................................................ 143. 145. 148
CDPlayerControls
............................................................ 151
Understanding Radio Reception
................................................... 139
Care of Cassette Tape Player & Tapes ............................................. 155
CareofCompactDiscs
......................................................... 155
Antennacare
................................................................ 156
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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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Part 9 Index
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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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