seats BUICK PARK AVENUE 1994 Owners Manual

Table of Contents
How to Use this Manual ................................................................ 10
This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage \
warnings and symbols.
Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................. 13
This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properl\
y. It also explains the “SRS” system.
FeaturesandControls .................................................................. 63
This part explains how to start and operate your Buick.
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... 131
This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your
sound system.
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about
the road and how to drive under different conditions.
ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. 195
This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine
overheating, etc.
Here
the manual tells you how to keep your Buick running properly and \
looking good.
This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
This part tells you how
to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. It also
gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on pag\
e
305.
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. 161
Serviceand Appearancecare
............................................................ 227
Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. 283
Customer Assistance Information
........................................................ 303
Index
........................................................................\
........ 311
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@ Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Buick. and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also
learn about some things
you should not do with safety belts .
Part 1 includes:
SeatsandSeatControls ........................................................... 14
HeadRestraints
................................................................. 18
SafetyBelts .................................................................... 19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .................................................. 26
Lap-ShoulderBelt
............................................................... 27
Supplemental Restraint System (Air bag) ............................................. 34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................................................... 41
Children
....................................................................... \
46
Smaller Children and Babies
.................................................. 46
Child Restraints
............................................................ 48
LargerChildren ............................................................. 58
SafetyBeltExtender .............................................................. 61
Checking Your Restraint System
.................................................... 61
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash
................................................. 62
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Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust
them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks
and head restraints.
Manual Seat
Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide
the seat to where
you want it. Then release the lever and
try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the
seat is locked into place.
Power Seat
. , . . . . . . . . ,
Front Control (F): Raise the front of the seat by
pushing
on the left side of the switch. Push on the right
side of the switch to lower the front of the seat.
Center Control (C): Move the seat forward or back by
holding the control to the front or back. Raise the seat
by holding the control to the left. Hold the control to the
right
to lower the seat.
Rear Control (R): Raise the rear of the seat by holding
the switch to
the left. Holding the switch to the right
lowers the rear of the seat.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
r
’ 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear
it
properly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If
the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt
Extender” at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on
the buckle is
positioned
so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.
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8. Snap the panel with your garage door opener
cover.
If your garage door opener doesn't work after it
installed, another pin and hole combination will
. into the
is have to
be tried.
If the opener doesn't shut off after the lever is
released, the
pin will have to be filed down.
Automatic Ride Control
Your Park Avenue Automatic Ride Control provides a
comfortable controlled ride. This suspension system
keeps adjusting your car's ride and handling depending
upon speed and road conditions. Automatic Ride
Control uses three levels of control to ensure a
combination of balance and stability.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your car level as the load
changes.
It is automatic - you don't need to adjust
anything.
Storage Armrest
-
The armrest between the front seats opens into a storage
area.
To open it, press the lever at the front edge. Inside are
cup holders which can be rotated forward for use
with
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Fuse Usage
Amp Description
1
2
3
4
5
1A
1B
1c
1D
1E
2A
2B
2c
2D 2E
3A 3B
3c
3D 3E
4A 4B
4c
4D
4E
10
20
10
30 BRKR - Power Window/Sunroof
25 BRKR
- Power Seats
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
SIR DERM/Crank
Signal/Cornering/Back-up Lamps
SIR
15
10
15
20
25
10
10
:ht Cluster/Telltale/Chime/HTD Seat/Day-Nig
Mirror/ MEM Seat
Not Used
Spare
Spare
Spare
Spare
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Heated Mirrors
Not Used
Mirror Illumination
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Amp Description
5A
5B
5c
5D 5E
6A
6B
6C
6D
6E
7A
7B
7c
7D
7E
8A 8B
8C
8D
8E
9A
9B
9c
9D
9E
10
10
10
25
15
20
15
10
25
15
20
10
15
30
Uplevel HVAC/Lamp Monitor/Oil Level/Low
Coolant
ABS/CCR
Transmission/Cooling Fans
Base HVAC
Not Used
Courtesy Lamps/Power Mirrors
Brake
& Hazard Lamps
Park Lamps
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used Not Used
Not Used
Not Used Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used Radio
Wipermasher
Ash Tray Cigar Lighter
Electronic Level Control
Radiohgnition
Rear Cigar Lighters
Rear Window Defog
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Master Cylinder, Brake ........................... 252
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.......................... 15
Methanol in Gasoline
............................. 229
Mirrors
........................................ 108
Monitors, Lamp
................................. 107
Net, Convenience
............................... 111
Neutral Gear Position .............................. 84
New Vehicle Break-In
............................. 79
Night Driving
......... ; ......................... 175
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN)
................ 276
Octane Requirements
....................... 229,230
Odometer
...................................... 119
Oi1,Engine
..................................... 238
Off-Road Recovery
.............................. 172
Change
..................................... 242
Quality
..................................... 240
WarningLight
................................ 125
Overheated Engine
............................... 207
Overdrive, Automatic
............................. 85
Paint Spotting
................................. .274
Park Position
.................................... 83
Park, Shifting Into
................................ 88
Park, Shifting Out
............................... .90 Parking
Brake
........................................ 87
Over Things That Burn
.......................... 91
With A Trailer
................................ 193
With the Engine Running
........................ 89
Passing
....................................... -172
PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System
................... 77
Polishing and Waxing
........................... .272
Power Accessory Power, Retained
...................... 81
Antenna
..................................... 158
DoorLocks
................................... 67
Mirrors
..................................... 108
Seats
........................................ 14
Steering
..................................... 170
Steering Fluid
................................ 250
Windows ..................................... 93
Pregnancy, Safety Belts Use
........................ 41
Problems on the Road
............................ 195
Publications, Service
............................. 308
Radiator Overheating
............................ 207
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... .249
Reading Lights
.................................. 106
Rear Passenger ComforTemp
....................... 132
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 139
Radio
......................................... 143
Rear Door Security Lock
........................... 74
Rearview Mirror
................................. 108
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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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