light BUICK PARK AVENUE 1994 Owners Manual

Walter Marr and Thomas Buick
Buick’s chief engineer, Walter L. Marr (left), and
Thomas D. Buick, son
of founder David Dunbar Buick,
drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit
round trip in July
1904.
David Buick was building gasoline engines by 1899,
and Man; his engineer, apparently built the first auto to
be called a Buick in
1900. However, Buick traditionally
dates its beginnings to
1903. That was the year the
company was reorganized, refinanced and moved
from
Detroit to Flint. Buick has always been a product innovator.
Buick engineers developed the
“valve-in-head” engine, a light, powerful and reliable
engine which would eventually influence the entire
automotive industry.
William C. Durant was instrumental in promoting
Buicks across the country using
his Durant-Dort
Carriage Co. outlets and salespeople as the nucleus of a
giant distribution system. He knew the Buick as
a
“self-seller”. If automobiles could be this good, he
thought, maybe it was time to switch from the horse and
buggy business to automobiles.
At the
1905, New York
Auto
Show, Durant took
orders for
1,000 Buicks
before the company had
success, Durant created
a
holding company,
September
16, 1908. He
called
it General Motors.
built
40. On Buick’s
William C. (Billy) Durant
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Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to
do with
your lights:
WARNING A
HAZARD
FLASHER
HIGH BEAM OR
= -0
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINoSHIELD WIPER w
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols
are
used on
warning and indicator lights:
CHARGING 1-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
RADIATOR
a
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
Wb
TEMP OIL &
ANTILOCK (a)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
"i"
SELECTOR fi
RADIO >
VOLUME
LIGHTER
n
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Heated Seat (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, push the switch on the
side of the driver’s seat forward and the driver’s seat
will start
to warm up. The light on top of the switch will
turn orange for low or red for high. Push the switch
rearward
to stop the seat from warming.
Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint is closest
to the top of your ears.
This position reduces the chance
of a neck injury in a
crash.
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Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells
you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or
“air bag” system.
- This figure lights up
as a reminder to
buckle
up. (See
“Safety Belt
Reminder Light”
in
the Index.)
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 mild, and some crashes can be so
serious 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 have been badly hurt or
killed.
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@ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an
home, why should I wear safety belts?
accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn’t protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number
of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph (65
kmh).
Safetv belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a chime will
come on for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts. The safety belt light will also
come
on and stay on for about 70 seconds. If the driver’s
belt
is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light
will come on.
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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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Part 2 Features and 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 .
Part 2 includes:
Keys ........................................................................\
.... 64
DoorLocks
....................................................................... \
65
NewVehicleBreak-In
.............................................................. 79
StartingtheEngine
................................................................. 81
Shifting the Transaxle .............................................................. 83
Windows ........................................................................\
. 93
93
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever
.................................................... 94
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
.............................................. 96
Windshield Wipermasher
...................................................... 96
Cruisecontrol
................................................................ 98
Headlights
........................................................................\
103
Mirrors
........................................................................\
.. 108
Instrumentpanel ................................................................... 119
Speedometer and Odometer ..................................................... 119
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ............................................. 120
TiltSteeringWheel ................................................................
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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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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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