glove box BUICK PARK AVENUE 1996 Owners Manual

To replace the battery: Trunk
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Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the
coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves
of
the transmitter.
Once the transmitter
is separated, use a pencil to
remove the old battery.
Do not use a metal object.
Remove and replace the battery as the instructions
under the cover indicate.
Be sure not to touch any
of the black boxes or the
green surfaces. Any static transferred from your
body to these areas may cause the transmitter to
be inoperative.
Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
Resynchronize the transmitter
by pressing and
holding
the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about
eight seconds within range of
the vehicle. Once the
transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chirp and
the exterior lamps will flash once.
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key
and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the TRUNK release
button located
to the left of
the steering column to
release the trunk lid.
The remote trunk release lockout switch located in the
glove box must be in the on position and the transaxle in
PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N) for this feature to work.
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout
The remote trunk release
lockout switch in the glove
box allows you to secure
items
in the trunk. Move the
trunk release lockout switch
to off, lock the glove
box
and take the key with you.
Now the remote TRUNK
release to the left
of the
steering column will not
open the trunk.
To allow the remote TRUNK release switch to the left of
the steering column to operate again, move the trunk
release lockout switch
to on.
Trunk Security Override
The optional Remote Keyless Entry transmitter will
open the trunk even if the trunk release lockout switch
is in the off position. It can
be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can’t see
or smell
CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
0 Wrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except RECIRC.
That will force outside air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
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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.
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?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
SECURITY
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 the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The SECURITY
light should come
on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not
armed until
the SECURITY light goes off.
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TrurkLamp
When
you open. the trunk to its full open position, a
' lamp will come on inside the trunk. This lamp will
automatically
turn off when the trunk is closed.
Battery Rundown' Protection
This feature shuts off the courtesy, reading, trunk, glove
box and visor vanity mirror lamps,
if any are left on for
more than
10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will
keep your battery from running down.
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Mirrors
Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror
When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,
adjust the mirror
so you can see clearly behind your
vehicle. Grip the mirror
in the center to move it up or
down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows
you to adjust the mirror
to avoid glare from the lamps r
behind you. Pull the tab forward for daytime use; push it
back for night use.
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Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
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A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option)
If you have this option, the lelt and right outside mirrors
are heated when you activate the rear window defogger.
Automatic Dimming Outside Rearview
Mirror (Option)
If you have this option, the driver’s side outside mirror
will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This
feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the
automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. See
“Automatic Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
Mirror” earlier
in this section.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger
seat. Use the
door key to lock and unlock the glove box.
To open, pull the latch to the right of the lock.
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1. Air Outlet
2. Headlamps Switch
3. Parking Lamps Switch
4. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
5. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
6. Instrument Cluster/Gages
7. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch
8. Audio System
9. Passenger’s Side SRS (Air Bag)
10. Glove Box
11. Climate Control System
12. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
13. Ignition Switch
14. Driver’s Side
SRS (Air Bag)
15. Traction Control Switch
16. Fuel Button
17.
Trunk Release
18. Hood Release
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The reset button is in the glove box. With the ignition
key in the
RUN position, push the reset button.
Hold it in for at least five seconds, but not more than
60 seconds. After five seconds, the CHANGE OIL
SOON light will flash four times and then go off.
This indicates that the Oil Life Monitor System has
been reset.
Door Ajar Light (Option)
When the ignition is on, this
light will stay on until all
the doors are closed and
DOOR
AJAR
Trunk Ajar Light (Option)
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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BULB
Replacement Bulbs
EXTERIOR
Headlamp High-Beam
........................... 9005
Low-Beam
........................... 9006
Parkmum
............................ 2057NA
Parking ............................... 194NA
Sidemarker. Front
..................... 194NA
Back-up
.............................. 3156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
........... 1156
License
................................. 194
Sidemarker. Rear
.......................... 24
Tail
.................................... 194
Tail/Stop/Turn
.......................... 3057
Cornering
.............................. 1 156
INTERIOR BULB
Ashtray ................................. 161
Domemeading. Front
...................... 563
Reading. Rear
......................... A3 173B
Door Warning
.......................... PC 168
Engine Compartment
...................... 561
Footwell Courtesy
........................ 168
GloveBox
.............................. 194
Luggage Compartment
................... 2 11 -2
Vanity Mirror. Front ...................... 7065
Vanity Mirror. Rear
....................... 564
Frontmear
Door Courtesy ................ PC168
Rear Overhead
........................... 563
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Power Antenna Service
Clean power antenna mast. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any tom or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transaxle” in the Index. A fluid
loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, glove box
door and console door. Part
D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch Check
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured.
Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
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Courtesy Transportation
To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and
service means “keeping you on the road.”
Included with your 1996 Buick new car warranty
(36 month/36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever occurs
first), is Courtesy Transportation,
a program which will
provide Buick retail customers with:
- Reimbursement toward a loaner vehicle, courtesy of
Buick Motor Division, for up to five days for
vehicles requiring overnight warranty repairs. Also,
reimbursement up to $30 a day (five days maximum)
may be available for the cost of a rental car,
bus or
even a cab.
- A free one-way shuttle ride up to 10 miles from the
dealership is available for customers whose vehicles
require same-day warranty repairs. Courtesy Transportation is Buick’s way
of extending
the
Premium Service you’ve come to expect from Buick
and its 3,000 dealers. Please review
the Courtesy
Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle,
or consult your Buick dealer for details.
Some state insurance regulations make it impractical to
rent vehicles to people under
21 years of age. If you are
under
21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Buick
will reimburse you up to $30/day, for any documented
transportation you receive. Please consult your dealer
for details.
For warranty repairs during
the Complete Vehicle
Coverage period in
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty,
interim transportation may be available under the
Courtesy Transportation program. Please consult your
dealer for details. The Courtesy Transportation program
is available only
in the United States and Canada.
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