horn BUICK PARK AVENUE 1997 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD
&
BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BAllERY
X
These symbols are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols have to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS 6
TURN
RUNNING
* ' 0
DAYTIME -
LAMPS .'*
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are
on some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
These symbols are used
on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAlTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL e,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER
a
HORN )tr
SPEAKER
IJ
FUEL p3
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This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
0
0
0
0
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you’re still having trouble, 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 when UNLOCK is
pressed. If pressed again within five seconds, all doors
will unlock. Pressing any button will also illuminate the
interior lamps (see “Illuminated Entry”
in the Index).
All doors will lock when LOCK
is pressed.
The trunk will unlock when the trunk button is pressed,
and the ignition is in LOCK or
OFF. The trunk button
will also work when the ignition is on, but only while in
PARK (P).
Instant Alarm
When the button with the horn symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound
and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to
30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the
instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition on.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Content
Theft-Deterrent feature, you may also turn
off the
instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with a key.
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Synchronization
If only the instant alarm button works, the transmitter
needs to be resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by
pressing and holding both the LOCK and
UNLOCK
buttons on the transmitter for about eight seconds; you
must be within range of the vehicle.
Once the transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn
will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The
system should now operate properly.
Theft-Deterrent System
The remote keyless entry transmitter will arm the
theft-deterrent system whenever the doors are
closed and you push the
LOCK button when the
ignition is
OFF. It will disarm the system when you
push UNLOCK.
Personal Choice Features (If Equipped)
-Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to the driver’s preference for memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter
lighting. See each feature in the Index. You can also
personalize your comfort control temperature, mode and
fan settings. See “Comfort Controls Personal Choice” in
the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
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Security Feedback
This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle
receives a command from the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The following modes may be selected:
Mode
0
1
2
3
4
5
Security Feedback
No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
No feedback when locking; exterior
lamps flash when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash when locking; no
feedback when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash when locking and
when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps
when locking; no feedback when
unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps
when locking; exterior lamps flash when
unlocking vehicle. Vehicles
are delivered programmed in Mode
5; however,
each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to
a different mode according to the user’s
preference.
To change to another mode:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold the power door lock switch on the
door throughout the procedure.
Press the trunk button on the transmitter.
The horn
will chirp and the transmitter will remain in its
current mode.
Press the trunk button again. Each time the trunk
button is pressed, the horn will chirp and the
transmitter will advance to the next mode.
Release the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
Delayed Locking
Note: This feature has been activated for your vehicle;
however, each transmitter must be turned on using the
following procedure.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak
if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
For battery replacement, use a Duracella battery, type
DL-2032, or a similar type.
To replace the battery:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
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 chq
and
the exterior lamps will flash once.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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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?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all doors except the driver’s.
0 Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the master
key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your Buick is equipped
with a Content
Theft-Deterrent alarm system. With this system,
the SECURITY light will
SECURITY flash as you open the door
(if your ignition is off). This light
reminds
you to activate the theft-deterrent
system.
Were’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.
If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the
alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s
lamps will flash and the horn will sound for
30 seconds,
then will
turn off to save battery power.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. You should also remember that you
can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if
the alarm has been set off.
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Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
0 If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should
be locked with the door
key
after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other
way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key. You can also turn
off the alarm by
pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock
a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
1.
2.
3.
4.
From inside the vehicle, roll down the window.
Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open,
or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to go out.
Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set
off the alarm. If
the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index.
PASS-Key@ I11
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
111
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I11 is a passive
theft-deterrent system. This
means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or
disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key
111 uses a radio frequency transponder in the
key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
Your PASS-Key
I11 system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.
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Horn
Nearly the entire surface of the center pad of the
steering wheel is an active horn switch. Press anywhere
on the pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable position, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.
'hrn SignaVMultifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
0 Windshield Wipers and Washer
0 Cruise Control
Flash-to-Pass
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Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the courtesy lamps instead
of immediate turn off.
Delayed Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to find the door pull handle or
lock switches.
Illuminated Entry System
When you open either front door or press the UNLOCK
button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, the
lamps inside your vehicle will turn on. These lamps
will turn
off after about 40 seconds. These lamps will
also turn
off if you start the engine or activate the power
door locks.
Perimeter Lighting
When the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless
Entry transmitter is pressed, the daytime running lamps
(high-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and
back-up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside
according to the twilight sentinel. This feature
will only be activated when the security
feedback feature is programmed to be in modes
1, 3 or 5
on the transmitter. Modes 0,2 and 4 do not respond with
exterior lights flashing when unlocking the vehicle
so
perimeter lighting will not be active.
This feature can be prograrnmed'on or off for
each transmitter.
To turn the feature
off
1. Press and hold the door lock switch on the door
throughout this procedure. All doors will lock.
2. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter to
enter the programming mode. Perimeter lighting
remains on at this time and the horn will chirp
two times.
3. Press the instant alarm button on the key transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn
will chirp one time.
4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
feature is now off.
NOTE: Pressing the UNLOCK button repeatedly may
cause the back-up lamps to turn on.
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To turn the feature on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold the door lock switch on the door
throughout this procedure. All doors will lock.
Press the instant alarm button on the key transmitter
to enter the programming mode. Perimeter lighting
remains
off at this time and the horn will chirp
one time.
Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting
is now enabled and the
horn will chirp two times.
Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
feature
is now on.
Front Reading Lamps
Turn on the front seat reading lamps by pressing the
switch on the overhead console. Press the switch again
to
turn them off. The driver’s switch controls the driver
and center lamps. The passenger switch controls the
passenger side lamp.
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