trunk BUICK PARK AVENUE 1994 Owners Manual

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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:. .. The TRUNK button is on
Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option)
If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid closed. This
allows you
to gently push the trunk lid down and the
pull-down feature then secures it completely.
1 NOTICE:
Do not slam your trunk lid down if you have the
pull-down feature.
If you do, you may damage
the pull-down system.
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Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors
or unlock your trunk from up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied
with your
vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
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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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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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Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
If you have this option, the left outside mirror is heated
when you activate the rear window defogger.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more
from
the driver’s seat.
Convenience Net (Option)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them
in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when
you‘re not using
it.
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Visor Vanity Mirror (Option)
This mirror is on the larger of the passenger’s sun
visors. It may also be on the larger
of the driver’s sun
visors. When you open
it by moving this latch, the lights
turn on.
The brightness of the lights can be adjusted by sliding
this switch. The Park Avenue Ultra also has visor vanity
mirrors for the rear seat passengers.
Rear License Plate Holder
To use it, open the trunk lid and slide your license plate
into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft of
the plate.
Ashtrays
The front center ashtray may be removed for cleaning.
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Door Ajar Light (Option) Trunk Ajar Light (Option)
DOOR
AJAR
When the ignition is ON,
this light will stay on until
all
the doors are closed and
completely latched.
TRUNK
AJAR
If this light stays on with
the ignition ON, it means
that
the trunk lid is open or
not completely latched.
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Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure
your engine coolant mix is correct.
You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth, and a
couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
.to help provide traction.
Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
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The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. Start
with the jack and the
wheel wrench.
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