phone BUICK PARK AVENUE 1997 Owners Manual

Front Center Console (If Equipped)
Your Park Avenue may have a center console that opens
to two storage compartments. This console has two
cupholders that can be flipped forward for use. The
console can be opened to a writing surface which is built
into the top of the lid. This writing surface can be
flipped forward for use. You will also find two auxiliary
power outlets which are located inside the storage
compartment and on the lower front edge of the console.
These outlets can be used
for accessories requiring
electrical power, such as a cellular phone or fax
machine. See “Auxiliary Power Outlets” in the Index.
Rear Storage Armrest
Your vehicle’s rear seat armrest may contain two
cupholders.
To access the cupholders, pull the armrest
down from the rear seat back.
Some models may also include a storage area inside the
armrest. To open it, pull up on the lever at the front edge
of the armrest.
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To block out glare, swing down the visors. The larger
sun visor can be removed from the center mount and
moved to the side, while the auxiliary sun visor remains
to block glare from the front.
Auxiliary Power Outlets
Your vehicle may have one or two power outlets
depending on the type of front seat you have. If your
front seat has a fold-down armrest, the power outlet is
located in the center of the front seat below the cushion.
If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center
console, you will find one outlet inside the storage
compartment and the other on the lower front edge
of the console.
These power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with the equipment you install.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, you will find a two-hanger
capacity garment hook above each rear
door near the
reading lamps.
Cellular Phone Readiness Package
(If Equipped)
If you have this option, your vehicle has been prewired
for dealer installation of a portable phone. This system
will have steering wheel controls for volume only, and
infomation output through the
DIC. Voice activation
and hands-free operation are standard features. For more
information, contact your dealer.
A user’s guide will be
provided with the telephone completion lut.
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Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you the best sound. But FM signals
will reach only about
10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall
buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing
the sound to come and go.
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like
stoms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Tips About Your Audio System
Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable
until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher
volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud
and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by
adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe
sound level before your hearing adapts to it. To
help avoid hearing loss
or damage:
0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting.
0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably
and clearly.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment to your
vehicle
-- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio
-- be sure you can add
what you want.
If you can, it’s very important to
do it properly. Added sound equipment may
interfere with the operation
of your vehicle’s
engine, Delco radio or other systems, and even
damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may
interfere with the operation of sound equipment
that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check Federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
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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 rnild, 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.
Heated Backlite Antenna
Your AM-FM antenna is integrated with your rear
window defogger, located in the rear window. Be sure
that the inside surface of the rear window is not
scratched and that the lines on the glass are not
damaged. If the inside surface is damaged, it could
interfere with radio reception.
NOTICE:
Do not try to clear frost or other material from
the inside
of the rear window with a razor blade
or anything else that it sharp. This may damage
the rear defogger grid and affect your radio’s
ability to pick up stations clearly. The repairs
wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
If, when you turn on your rear window defogger, you
hear static on your radio station, it means a defogger grid line has been damaged and must be repaired. (Your
radio is not at fault.)
If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your Buick.
and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass,
be sure that
you do not damage the grid lines for the
AM-FM antenna.
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Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen
if the road is wet enough and you’re
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.
Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if your
tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one
or
more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on
the road. If you can see reflections from trees, telephone
poles or other vehicles, and raindrops “dimple” the
water’s surface, there could be hydroplaning.
Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There
just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The
best advice is to slow down when it is raining.
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
If you drive too quickly through deep puddles
or standing water, water can come in through
your engine’s air intake and badly damage your
engine. Never drive through water that is slightly
lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you
can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive
through them very slowly.
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass
another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room
ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted
by road spray.
Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See
“Tires” in the Index.)
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Rear Fuse Block
Additional fuses are located in the fuse center, under the
rear seat.
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Position
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2
3
Circuitry
Relay--Htd Bklite to Rear Grid
Relay--Rap
Relay--Trunk Re1 to Solenoid
Position Circuitry
4 Relay--ELC to Compressor
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9
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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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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service
publications and
how to report any safety defects.
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Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute
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Information
Reporting Safety Defects to the United
States Government
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
Ordering Service and Owner Publications.
in Canada
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For prompt assistance, please have the following
information available to give the Customer
Assistance Representative: Refer
to your Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information booklet for addresses of GM
Overseas offices.
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Your name, address, home and business
telephone numbers
Vehicle Identification Number (This
is available
from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at
the top left of the instrument panel and visible
through the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of concern
We encourage you to call us
so we can give your inquiry
prompt attention. However, if you wish to write
Buick, address your inquiry to:
Buick Motor Division
Customer Relations Center
902 E. Hamilton Avenue
Flint,
MI 48550
In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 When
contacting Buick, please remember that your
concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using
the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That
is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you
have a concern.
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or
speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),
Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer
Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with
Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. (TTY users
in
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)
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GM Participation in an Alternative
Dispute Resolution Program
This program is available in all 50 states and the
District
of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for
information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration
Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to
change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its
participation
in this program.
Both Buick and your Buick dealer
are committed
to making sure you are completely satisfied with
your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern
has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this
section is very successful.
~nere may be instances where an impartial third party
can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement
regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
To assist in resolving these
disagreements, Buick voluntarily participates in BBB
AUTO LINE. BBB
AUTO LINE
is an out-of-court program
administered by the Better Business Bureau system to
settle automotive disputes. This program is available
free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a
GM vehicle.
If you are not satisfied after following the Customer
Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using
the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the
following address:
BBB AUTO LINE
Council
of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
4200 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 800
Arlington, VA
22203- 1804
Telephone: 1-800-955-5100
To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name
and address, your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
and a statement of the nature
of your complaint.
Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and
other factors.
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN
GOVERNMENT
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited.
You may write to:
Transport Canada
Box 8880
Ottawa, Ontario KlG 3J2
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada)
in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify
us. Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Motor Division
Customer Relations Center
902
E. Hamilton Avenue
Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, please call us
at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7
Ordering Service and Owner
Publications in Canada
Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and
other service literature are available for purchase for all
current and past model General Motors vehicles.
The toll-free telephone number for ordering information
in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.
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