lock BUICK PARK AVENUE 1997 Owners Manual

Rear Fuse Block
Additional fuses are located in the fuse center, under the
rear seat.
0
Position
1
2
3
Circuitry
Relay--Htd Bklite to Rear Grid
Relay--Rap
Relay--Trunk Re1 to Solenoid
Position Circuitry
4 Relay--ELC to Compressor
5
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18 Mem
Seat Module, Driver Seat Switch.
Driver Lumbar
SW
ELC Sensor, ELC Cmpr Solenoid
SBM
Aux Outlet
(2 in Cn), Aux Outlet
(1 in St)
In-Key Module
SBM Module
Radio Sunroof
Not Used
Cel Phone Handset, Cel Phone Booster,
CD Changer
Driver
Door Module
Not Used
Amp, Radio Head
Dr Htd Seat Module
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1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then
route the safety belts through the proper slots in the
seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belts get twisted.
seatback
so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat.
Also make sure the seat
cushion
is secured.
Replacement Bulbs
EXTERIOR BULB
Headlamp
High-Beam
........................... 9005
Low-Beam ........................... 9006
ParWTurn, Front ......................... 3057
Back-up
............................... 3057
Tailmum
............................... 3057
Tail/Stop
......................... . . 3057
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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 torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
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.
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Starter Switch Check
A CAUTION:
Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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
2. Fdy apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
around
the vehicle.
Brake” in the Index
if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
r
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.
It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
lever is
in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
Mechanism Check
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake
at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly
steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK
(P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to
flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
-
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
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FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture
of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL@
coolant. See “Engine Coolant’’ in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI # 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Supercharger GM
Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part
No. 1052884 - 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-111 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Purgse lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
~
Supercharger Oil (GM Part
No. 12345982). See “Supercharger
Oil’’ in the Index.
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Section 9 Index
Air Bag ...................................... 1-20
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-22
Location
.................................... 1-22
Readiness Light
......................... 1.21. 2.74
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-24
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-23
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-77
Air Control. Climate Control System ............. 3.3. 3-4
Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent
................... 2- 16
Alignment and Balance. Tire
....................... 6-54
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-62
Antenna. Heated Backlite
........................ 3-35
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-24
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-76. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-30
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment .................. 3-7
Alarm. Instant. Keyless Entry
...................... 2-9 Appearancecare
............................... 6-56
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-65
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Armrest. Storage
.......................... 2.59. 2.60
Astroroof
..................................... 2-64
Audio Controls, Steering Wheel Touch Control
....... 3-32
Audio Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-33
Audio Systems
................................. 3-10
Automatic
Overdrive
................................... 2-25
Transaxle Check
.............................. 7-40
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 6-21
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-61
Transaxle Operation
........................... 2-23
Transaxle Park Mechanism Check
................ 7-42
Auxiliary Power Outlets
.......................... 2-63
Battery
................... ................ 6-34
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry
.................... 2-13
Rundown Protection
........................... 2-49
WarningLight
............................... 2-74
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.4
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BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Brake Belt. Engine Accessory
..................... 6-78. 6-79
Blizzard. Driving In
............................. 4-28
Adjustment
.................................. 6-33
Fluid
....................................... 6-30
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-30
Parking
..................................... 2-27
PedalTravel
.................................. 6-33
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-33
System Warning Light
......................... 2-75
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-30
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-41
Wear
....................................... 6-32
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking
in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 19
BTSI
......................................... 2-30
BTSICheck
................................... 7-41
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-34
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-5
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-76
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2-15.2-31.2-32.4-29. 4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-39
Cassette Tape Player
....................... 3- 10. 3- 14
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-34 Cassette
Tape Player Errors
.................. 3.12. 3.16
CDChanger. TrunkMounted
...................... 3-27
Cellular Phone Readiness Package
................. 2-63
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-26
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-5
Certification Label .............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-56
Change Engine Oil Soon
......................... 6-16
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Check Tire Pressure System
....................... 6-49
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-47
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-64
Child Restraints
................................ 1-35
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-37
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-39
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-41
TopStrap
................................... 1-36
Wheretoput
................................ 1-35
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-62
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-62
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-68
Cleaner, Air
................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-62
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-61
Fabric
................................. 6-57. 6-58
Glass
....................................... 6-60
Inside
of Your Buick .......................... 6-57
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-59
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Leather ..................................... 6-59
Outside of Your Buick
......................... 6-61
Speakercovers
.............................. 6-59
Special Problems
............................. 6-58
Stains
...................................... 6-58
Tires
....................................... 6-63
Vinyl
....................................... 6-59
Wheels
..................................... 6-62
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-60
Climate Control. Passenger
........................ 3-9
Climate Control. Steering Wheel Touch Control
........ 3-9
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
............................... 3- 10
Coinholder
.................................... 2-59
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Personal Choice
............................... 3-2
Steering Wheel Touch Control
.................... 3-9
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-35
Compact Disc Player
....................... 3-18. 3-21
Compact Disc Player Errors
............. 3.20.3-25. 3-28
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Compass. Rearview Mirror with
................... 2-51
Content Theft-Deterrent System
................... 2- 16
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-61
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-55
Heater. Engine
............................... 2-22
RecoveryTarik
.......................... 5.15. 5.16
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Coolant
....................................... 6-24 Cornering
Lamps
............................... 2-45
Courtesy Lamps
................................. 2-46
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-6
Cruise Control
................................. 2-39
Cupholders
............................... 2.59. 2.60
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-63
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-63
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-45
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-8
Defogging ..................................... 3-8
Defrosting ..................................... 3-8
Delayed Locking
.......................... 2.11. 2.90
Dimensions. Vehcle
............................ 6-78
Dolby@ B Noise Reduction
.................. 3.13. 3.17
Door
Ajar Reminder ........................... 2.5. 2.88
Central Unlocking System
....................... 2-5
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-84
Controls and Displays
......................... 2-85
Personal Choice Programming ................... 2-88
Warnings and Messages
........................ 2-88
DIC
.......................................... 2-84
Locks
....................................... 2-4
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Finishcare .................................... 6-61
Finish Damage
................................. 6-63
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature
........................... 2-36
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
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Front Center Console ............................ 2-60
Front Storage Armrest
........................... 2-59
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
DoorLock
................................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage
....................................... 2-81
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-68
Rear
....................................... 6-72
Underhood
.................................. 6-70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-68
.. ...........................
Fuse Block
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-77
Fuel
....................................... 2-81
Garage Door Opener ....................... 2-56, 2-64
GAWR
....................................... 4-31 Gear
Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-55
GloveBoxLamp
............................... 2-49
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-31
Guide en FranGais
-11
GVWR ......... ....................... 4-31
.. ................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Headlamps
.................................... 2-44
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-35
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Head-Up Display
............................... 2-82
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heated Backlite Antenna
......................... 3-35
Heated Outside Mirror
........................... 2-55
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-5
Heating
........................................ 3-5
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-36
.Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-34
Aiming
..................................... 6-38
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-36
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