reset BUICK PARK AVENUE 1996 User Guide

AM-FM: Press this button to play the radio when a tape
is in the player.
SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape
function when the radio is on. TAPE with an arrow will
appear
on the display when the tape is active.
EJECT Press this button to remove the tape. The radio
will play.
CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it
does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It
will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage
to your tapes and player. See
“Care
of Your Cassette Tape Player” in the Index. After
you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five
seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will
display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
and Automatic Tone Control
Playing the Radio
VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and
off.
Turn it clockwise to increase the volume. Turn it
counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
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RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station
being played or to display the clock.
To change what is
normally shown on the display (station or time), press
the button until you see the display you want, then hold
the button until the display flashes. If you press the
button when the ignition is off, the clock will show for a
few seconds.
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AM-FM: Press this button to select AM, FM1 or FM2.
The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the up or down arrows to choose radio stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrows to go to the
next higher or lower station. The sound will be muted
while seeking.
SCAN: Press one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds
and SCAN will appear on the display. Use SCAN
to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to
a station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next
station. Press one of the SEEK arrows again to stop
scanning. The sound will be muted while scanning.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FMl and six FM2).
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
Press TONE to select the setting you prefer.
Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the TONE you selected
will be automatically selected for that button.
P SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to
the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go
on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop
scanning.
If a preset station has weak reception, the
radio will not stop at the preset station.
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BASS:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass.
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Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The
player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease treble.
Push the knobs back in when you are not using them.
TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble
and bass equalization settings designed for classical,
pop, rock, jazz, talk and country/western stations.
CLASS will appear on the display when you first press
TONE. Each time you press it, another setting will
appear
on the display. Press it again after C & W
appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will
return to the TREB and BASS knobs. Also, if you use
the
TREB and BASS knobs, control will return to them
and MANUAL will appear.
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this
knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. Use
the middle position to balance these speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn this
knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers.
Use the middle position to balance these speakers. If
you want
to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio
is off, first press EJECT or RECALL.
If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot,
the disc may not play and ERR (error) may appear on
the display. Press RECALL to take ERR off the display.
When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If
the disc comes out,
it could be that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched or wet.
It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)
RECALL: Press this button to see which track is
playing. Press
it again within five seconds to see how
long it has been playing. To change what is normally
shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the
button until you see the display you want, then hold the
button until the display flashes.
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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return
to your favorite stations. You can set up to
18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2).
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Press AM-FM to select the band.
Find the station you want by using TUNE or SEEK.
Press TONE to select the setting you prefer.
Press and hold one
of the six numbered buttons.
The sound will mute. When it returns, release the
button. Whenever you press that numbered button,
the station you set will return and the TONE
you selected will be automatically selected for
that button.
P SCAN: Press this button to listen to each of your
preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will
go to
the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go
on to the next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop
scanning.
If a preset station has weak reception, the
radio will not stop at the preset station.
AUTO SET: Press this button and the system will seek
and set the
12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM
stations on your preset buttons. To return to the stations
you manually set, press AUTO
SET again.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease bass. Push the knob back
in
when you are not using it.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease treble. Push the knob back
in when you are not using it.
TONE: This feature allows you to choose preset treble
and bass equalization settings designed for classical,
pop, rock, jazz, talk and country/western stations.
CLASS will appear on the display when you first press
TONE. Each time you press
it, another setting will
appear on the display. Press it again after
C & W
appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will
return to the
TREB and BASS knobs. Also, if you use
the
TREB and BASS knobs, control will return to them
and MANUAL will appear.
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SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape or
disc function when the radio is on. If both a tape and a
disc are installed, the system will first go to tape play;
TAPE will appear on the display. If SOURCE is pressed
again, the system will go to disc play; CD will appear on
the display.
EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the
button near the CD slot
to remove a disc. Press the button
near the tape slot to remove a tape. The radio will play.
CLN: This message may appear on the display. If it
does, your cassette tape player needs to be cleaned.
It
will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as
possible to prevent damage to your tapes and player. See
“Care of Your Cassette Tape Player”
in the Index. After
you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five
seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio
will
display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Your cassette tape player automatically reduces
background noise from tapes encoded with Dolby
NR.
You may turn Dolby off by pressing the number six preset.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation,
Playing a Campact Disc
Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. rne
player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing.
If you want to insert a CD while the ignition or the radio
is off, first press EJECT or RECALL.
If you’re driving on a very rough road or if it’s very hot,
the disc may not play and an error code may appear
on
the display. Press RECALL to take the error code off the
display. When things get back to normal, the disc should
play. If the disc comes out,
it could be that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched or wet.
0 It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
try again.)
RECALL: Press this button to see which track is
playing. Press
it again within five seconds to see how
long it has been playing. To change what is normally
shown on the display (track or elapsed time), press the
RECALL button until you see the display you want,
then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes.
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Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain
radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel.
SEEK: Press this button to
go to the next higher or
lower radio station.
SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preset on
your radio pushbuttons. This feature works like your
radio’s
P SCAN button and allows you to listen to each
of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will
go
to the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then
go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN again to
stop scanning.
If a preset station has weak reception, the
radio
will not stop at the preset station.
AM-FM: Press this button to choose AM, FMl or FM2.
VOL: Press the up arrow
to increase the volume
and the down arrow
to
decrease volume.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t,
they may not operate
properly or may cause failure
of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLN to indicate
that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without
resetting the tape clean timer.
If you notice a reduction
in sound quality, try a known good cassette to see if
the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean
the tape player.
Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs
of the cleaner cassette turn. It
is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert
the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough
cleaning.
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Buick dealer. You
may also choose
a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean
it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never
to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping
the outer edges or the
edge
of the hole and the outer edge.
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When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
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Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty areas.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
your vehicle.
The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to
break down sooner.
If any one of these is true for your
vehicle, then you need to change your oil and filter
every
3,000 miles (5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever
occurs first. (See “Change Oil Soon” in the Index.)
If none of them is true, change the oil and filter every
7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever
occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed
engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to
break down slower.
If the optional CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on,
you will need to change your oil sooner than either
mileage specified. Depending upon driving habits, the
CHANGE OJL SOON light may come on as early as
2,000 miles
or less from the last time the oil life monitor
was reset. (See “Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.)
Always
reset the
oil life monitor after every oil change.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment.
If you
change your own oil, be sure
to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, into
sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.
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nrning the radiator pressure cap when the engine
and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding
liquids to blow out and burn
you badly. With the
coolant recovery tank, you
will almost never have
to add coolant at the radiator. Never turn the
radiator pressure cap
-- even a little -- when the
engine
and radiator are hot.
Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill it.
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Don’t spill coolant on
a hot engine.
Radiator Pressure Cap
NOTICE:
Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to
prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage
from overheating. Be sure the arrows
on the cap
line up with the overflow tube on the radiator
filler neck.
When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an
AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system.
The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straightahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature -- A, By C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory
to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
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.
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