ignition BUICK PARK AVENUE 1994 Owners Manual

Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)
If your Buick has this option, the control looks like this:
You can use this when you want to save
a seat and
mirror adjustment.
Here’s how to make
it work:
1. Adjust the driver’s seat to your desired position.
Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Outside
Mirrors”
in the Index.
2. Press the SET button, and then one of the two
memory buttons within
5 seconds. You will hear one
beep when you press the set button, and two beeps
when you press the memory button to confirm that
the mirror and seat positions are entered in memory.
Now it’s set. When your Buick is in
PARK with the
ignition ON, push the memory button you just set and
the seat and mirrors will go to where you’ve just set
them. With the ignition
OFF, the system will work in
any shift lever position.
To do the same thing for a second driver, follow the
steps above but use the other memory button.
If you hit the wrong memory setting, or if there is a third
driver,
the seat adjuster will still work, so you can adjust
the seat to where you want it.
The EXIT button allows you
to get out of the car more
easily. Push
it while you’re in PARK with the ignition
ON, or anytime with the ignition OFF, to make the seat
go all the way down and back. Also,
you will hear a
beep when the EXIT button is pushed.
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Air Bag Readiness Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows INFLATABLE RESTRAINT. The
system checks for electrical malfunctions, and the light
tells you if there is a problem.
INFL.
REST.
You will see this light flash for a few seconds when you
turn your ignition to “Run” or “Start.” Then the light
should go out, which means the system
is ready.
Remember, if the air bag readiness light doesn’t come
on when you start your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on
when you are driving, your air bag system may not work
properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away.
How The Air Bag System Works
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Keys
/d 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.
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When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from
the keys, and gives them to the
first owner. However, if the ignition key does not have a
plug, there may be a bar-coded key tag instead.
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.
NOTICE:
Your Buick has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have extra
keys.
Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your keys in the ignition, you will hear a
warning tone when you turn off the ignition and open
the driver’s door.
Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
Push a power door lock
switch to lock or unlock all
of the doors.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(Option)
Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time
you move your shift lever out of
“P” (Park) all of the
doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move
your
shift lever into “P’ (Park), your doors will unlock.
If someone needs to get out while you’re not in “P”
(Park), have that person use the manual or power lock.
When
the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just
use the manual or power lock to lock
the door again. You
can program the automatic door lock feature to
allow the doors
to remain locked after you shift into “P”
(Park).
To program the automatic door locks:
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.
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To reprogram the door locks to lock and unlock when
you shift in and out of “P’ (Park) do the following:
I. 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
4. Move the shift lever out of “P” (Park), then move the
switch.
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.
Trunk
Remote Trunk Release
The trunk release switch in
the glove box must be ON
for the TRUNK release
button to work. This feature
allows you to secure items
in the trunk. To secure, turn
OFF the TRUNK
RELEASE, lock the glove
box, then take the door key
with you.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
( 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions
on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
service.
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when
UNLOCK is pressed. If quickly pressed again, all doors
will unlock. All doors will lock when LOCK is pressed. The
trunk will
unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the ignition is off.
Illuminated Entry System
If your Buick also has this option, the key tag will make
it work. Touch any button on the key tag to light up the
door locks and
the inside of your car. The lights will
stay
on for 15 to 30 seconds.
Theft Deterrent System
If your Buick also has this option, the key tag will arm it
whenever
the doors are closed and you push the LOCK
button. It will disarm the system when you push
UNLOCK.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your
vehicle. If a transmitter
is
lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitters with you when
you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle,
the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle,
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You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to it. 3. Use a jumper wire with alligator clips at both ends to
ground (Terminal
4) to program (Terminal 8).
Grounding the program terminal erases the system
memory and causes the doors to lock and unlock
once. This means the system is ready to be matched
to the transmitter.
To match a transmitter, use the following instructions.
1. Have both transmitters that will be matched to the
'. car present, even if only one is new. Remove the car
keys
from the ignition and have them with you.
2. Find the 16 pin diagnostic connector above the
accelerator pedal.
BLK
ASSEMBLY LINE DIAGNOSTIC LINK (ALDL) CONNECTOR
4. Keeping the program terminal grounded, press the
UNLOCK button on the first transmitter.
The door
locks will lock and unlock again to indicate the
transmitter is now matched.
If there is no response,
check the transmitter batteries.
If you do not want to
match
a second transmitter, proceed to Step 6.
5. Still keeping the program terminal grounded, repeat
Step
4 with the second transmitter. If you disconnect
the ground wire before completing this step, only the
first transmitter is matched. If you make a mistake,
disconnect the jumper wire and start over at Step
3.
6. Remove the jumper wire. (Note: The system will not
operate
if the jumper wire is still connected.)
7. Test the operation of both transmitters with the
vehicle.
If the lock control does not work as it should, see your
Buick dealer.
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Illuminated Entry System (Option)
With this option, when you
push the door handle
button,
a light around the
door lock will come on for
about
25 seconds.
You’ll be able to see where to put the door key when it’s
dark, and the lights inside your Buick will go on.
They’ll
go off when you start your engine, or when 25
seconds have passed. If you have the Remote Keyless
Entry System option, it can make the illuminated entry
system work too. (See Remote Keyless Entry System in
the Index.)
If
you have this option, your interior lights will
automatically shut off after a
10 minute period if a door
is left ajar. This feature
is designed to help eliminate
battery wear down.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent
features,
we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you
to remove your key
from the ignition and take
it with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables
out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
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Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what
if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable
in your vehicle?
1. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
2. Lock the glove box.
3. Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
4. Then t&e the door key with you.
Universal Theft Deterrent (Option)
If your Buick has this option, it has a theft deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the “SECURITY” light
will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to activate the theft deterrent
system. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Remote Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY”
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light should go
Off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
Remote Keyless Entry System; the alarm will go
off. It
will also
go off if a door lock or the trunk lock is
damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn
will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save
battery power.
Kemember, the theft deterrent system won’t activate
if
you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It
activates only if you use a power door lock switch or
Remote Keyless Entry System. You should also
remember that you can start
your vehicle with the
correct ignition key if the alarm has been set
off. You
must still shut
off the alarm by inserting the key in the
door lock.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
1. If you don’t want to activate the theft deterrent
system, the vehicle should be locked
after the doors
are closed.
2. Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Remote
Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a
door any other
way will set
off the alarm.
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