height BUICK PARK AVENUE 1994 Owners Manual

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less
likely to slide under the lap belt.
If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces. The safety belt locks
if there's a sudden stop
or crash.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
You can move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height
that
is right for you.
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To move it up or down, squeeze the release handle.
When you release the handle,
try to move it down a little
to make sure
it has locked into position.
You can move the adjuster up from a lower position by
pushing the bottom of the release handle. Adjust the height
so that the
shoulder portion of the belt
is properly positioned on your shoulder, away from your
face and neck.
To help you find a height that is right for you, follow
these guidelines:
For a tall person: Use the upper or upper-middle position.
For a person of average height: Use a position
somewhere
in the middle.
For a short person: Use the lower or lower-middle
position.
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I 1 Brake Adiustment
I NOTICE:
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Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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I Every time you apply the brakes moderately, with or
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or
lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but
if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums
should be removed and inspected each time the tires are
removed for rotation or changing. When you have the
front brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected,
too.
Brake linings
should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase
in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble. without the vehicle moving,
your brakes adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together
if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts
in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
-- for example,
when your brake linings wear down and you have
to
have new ones put in -- be sure you get new genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example,
if someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the
balance between your front and rear brakes can change,
for the worse. The braking performance you’ve come to
expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
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In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other,
the
alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace
it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if any
of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If
you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for your Buick
model.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometerlodometer calibration, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
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Park Avenue Dimensions
Inches Unless Otherwise Noted
Overall:
Length .......................... 205.2
Width
........................... 73.6
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 ............... 3536
(ULTRA)
........................... 3639
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Reclining Seatbacks ............................... 16
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................ 299
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 70
Remote Trunk Release
............................. 68
Replacing
Brake System Parts
. .......................... 254
Light Bulbs
.............................. 256. 281
Safety Belts
................................... 62
Tires
....................................... 264
Wheels
..................................... 266
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 305
Restraint System. Supplemental (Air Bag)
............. 34
Restraint Systems
................................. 19
Restraints. Child
.................................. 48
Restraints. Head
.................................. 18
Retained Accessory Power
.......................... 81
Reverse Gear Position
............................. 84
Ride Control. Auto
............................... 11 5
Roads. Hill and Mountain ......................... 182
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 306
Rocking Your Vehicle
............................ 226
Rotation. Tire
................................... 262
Running Your Engine While Parked
.................. 92
Safety Belts
.................................... 19
Adults
....................................... 26
Care
........................................ 271
Center Passenger Position
........................ 42
Checking
...................................... 61
Children ..................................... 46
Driver Position ................................ 26 Extender
..................................... 61
Lap ......................................... 42
Lap-Shoulder
.............................. 27. 44
Larger Children
................................ 58
Pregnancy. Use During .......................... 41
ProperlyWo
rn ................................. 26
Questions About
............................... 24
Rear Seat Passengers
........................... 43
Reminder Light
................................ 25
Replacement
.................................. 62
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 41
Shoulder Belt Height Adju'ster ..................... 28
Smaller Children and Babies
..................... 46
Torn
......................................... 62
Twisted
....................................... 33
Why Safety Belts Work
.......................... 20
Safety Cautions
.................................. 10
Safety Defects, Reporting
......................... 305
Scheduled Maintenance Services ................ 288, 290
Seat Adjustment
............................... 14, 62
Seats and Restraint Systems
......................... 13
SecondGearPosition
.............................. 85
Securing a Child Restraint ..................... 50,53, 55
Security Light .................................... 76
Security Lock, Rear Door
.......................... 74
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
..... 128
Service Information
.............................. 228
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 276
Service Publications
.............................. 307
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick
.............. 40
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 273
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 227
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Shift Brake-Transaxle Interlock .................. 84. 90
Shifting the Transaxle ............................. 83
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
....................... 28
Skidding
....................................... 174
Sound Equipment. Adding .......................... 144
Soundsystems
.................................. 143
Spare Tire
...................................... 224
Specifications Chart
.............................. 282
Speed Control
.................................... 98
Speech
Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 304
Speedometer
.................................... 119
Stains
......................................... 270
Starting Your Car (Jump Starting)
................... 198
Starting Your Engine
............................... 81
Steering
....................................... 170
Emergencies ................................. 17 1
Wheel Controls
............................... 155
Wheel. Tilt
................................... 93
Stereo Sound Systems
............................ 143
Storage Armrest
................................. 1 15
Storage. Garage Door Opener
...................... 1 12
. Storing Your Car ................................ 255
Stuck.
If Your Car is .............................. 225
Sunroof
........................................ 112
. Supercharged Engine ............................. 237
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag)
...... 34
Tachometer
................................... 129
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
........................ 257
Tape Player Care
................................ 157
Temperature Warning Light
......................... 124 Theft
........................................... 75
Deterrent System. PASS-Key
..................... 77
Deterrent System. Universal
...................... 76
Thermostat
..................................... 249
Third Gear Position
............................... 85
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................... 93
Time (Setting the Clock)
................... 146.149. 152
Tire ........................................... 260
Balance
..................................... 265
Chains
...................................... 267
Flat
........................................ 215
Inflation ..................................... 261
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 262
Quality Grading
.............................. 264
Replacement
................................. 264
Spare
....................................... 224
Wear Indicators
............................... 263
White Sidewall
............................... 273
TorqueLock
..................................... 90
Towing Your Buick
.............................. 203
Traction Control System
.......................... 168
Traction Control System Warning Light
.............. 123
Trailer Brakes
................................... 191
Trailer Towing
.................................. 188
Transaxle. Automatic
.............................. 83
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 244
Towing
Hookups
............................ 205. 206
Trip Odometer
.................................. 120
Trunk Ajar Light
................................ 130
Release. Remote
............................... 68
Automatic Pull-Down
.......................... 69
Trunk
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