key BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 User Guide

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 Security Feedback
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2
3
4
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No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
No feedback when locking; exterior
lamps flash when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior iarnps flash when locking; nc
feedback when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior
lamps tlash when locking and
when unlocking vehick.
Exterior lamps flash and hcrn chirps
when locking;
no feedback when
unlocking vehicle.
Exterior
lamps flash and horn chirps
when locking; exterior
iarnps flash when
unlocking vehicle. Vehicles are delivered programmed
in Mode 5; however,
each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programed
to a difTerent mode according to the user‘s
preference.
To change to another mode:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch
on the door throughout the procedure.
Press the
trunk button on the traasmitter. The horn
will ChiiT and the transmitter will remain in its
current
mode.
Press the trunk button again. Each time the tmmk
button is pressed, the horn wiil chirp and the
transmitter will advance eo the next mode.
Release the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Infomation
Center
4DEC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Enformation Ceater” in
the Index.
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This feature Heis the dnver delay the actuaI locking of
the vehicle. When the power door lock switch is pressed
with
the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s
door open, a chime will sound thee times to signal that
the Hock delay mode
is active. Wen all doors have been
closed, the doors
wiI.1 lock automaticalIy after five
seconds.
If any door is opened before this, the
five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have
been closed
again.
Pressing the door Bock switch twice within two seconds
will override this feature.
2.
3.
Press and hold LOCK OR the power door lock switch
on the door throughout this procedure. All the doors
will lock.
Press the
UNLOCK button om the transmitter to
enter the progrmming mode. The lock delay is still
off and all doors will remain locked.
Press the
UNLOCK button on the transmitter again.
Lock delay
is now active and dl doors will unlock.
4. Release the power door lock switch.
To turn this feature off, repeat the above procedure.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver infomation
Center
(DIC), you can also program these features
through the
DE. See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
Each remote keyless entry transmitter
is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when
you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must
also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only
four transmitters
matched
to it.
See your dealer to match additional transmitters
to
your vehicle.
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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 transfitter works,
it’s probably time
to change the battery.
For battery replacement, use a Duracell@ battery, type
DL-2032, or a similar type.
To replace the battery:
1. Insert a coin into the notch near the key ring.
Turn the coin to the left to separate the two halves
of the transmitter.
2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a pencil eraser
to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Remove and replace the battery as the instructions
under the cover indicate.
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
5. 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 lmps will flash once.
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To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
doorhgnition key
and turn it.
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Press the TRUNK release beztton located to the left of
the steering column to release the trunk lid.
The tmnk wikf open if the transaxle is in BARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is in the
unlocked position.
The remote keyless entry system
will also unlock your
trunk if the ignition
is off, or if the ignition is on and the
transaxle is in PARK (FD).
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The remote trunk release lockout button allows you to
secure items in the trunk.
Insert the ignition key into
the
tmnk release button.
Turn the key one-quarter of
a turn to the right then
remove
it from the button.
This will disable the tmnk release button from opening
the tmnk.
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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 smell1
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open OF if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the
fan on your heating OF cding
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except RECHWC.
That will force outside air inkt your vehicle.
See
“Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outiets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
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Vehicie theft is big business, especiafly in some cities.
Although yaur vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features. we
know that nothing we put on kt can make it,
impossible to steal. However, there are wzys you
can help.
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If you leave YQUF vehicle with the keys inside, it’s m
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
With the ignition off and the driver’s door open, YQU’IB
hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition
md take it with you. Always do tk. Your
ignition and trmsaxie will be Hocked. And remember to
lock the doors.
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Pa-k 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.
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: : :.;t~r.e purk in a lot where someone will be watchng
.I i w; vetticlc, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
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IF possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
Close all windows.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all doors except the driver’s.
Give the valet key
to the valet. Then take the master
key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. YQW
vehicle is equipped
with a Content
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:
I. 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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If a door is opened without the key OF the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the alm will
go off. Your vehicie‘s
lamps will flash and the
horn will sound for 30 seconds,
then
will turn of€ to save battery power.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you !ock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. kt 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
alm
has been set off.
Were’s how to avoid setting off the dam by accident:
I€ you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle
should be locked with the door
key
after the doors are closed.
e Always U~IQC~ a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking
a door any other
way will set
of€ the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key. You can also turn off the alm by
pressing
UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The
aim won’t stop if you try to unlock a
door any other way.
The aEm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, roll down foe driver’s
window and
open the driver’s door.
2. 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.
SECURITY light to go out.
3. Get out of the car, close the door and wait €or the
4. Then reach in through the window, unioclc the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
shouhd set off the altum.
If the alarm does not sound when it shdd but the
vehicle‘s
iiamps flash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. TQ replace the fuse, see
“Fuses and
Circrrit Breakers“ in the Index.
HE the alarm does not sound or the vehicle’s Bamps dc not
flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized
service center.
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Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
III
(Persondized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
HHI 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.
Your PASS-Key
III system operates on a radio
frequency
subject to Federal Communications
Commission
(FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(I) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(I) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation
of
the device.
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key
HI1 uses a radio frequency transponder in the
key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
III system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts
down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems.
The starter will not work and he8 will
stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a
trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be
discouraged because
of the high number of electrical
key codes.
When trying
to start the vehicle if the engine does not
start and the SECURITY light comes on, the key may
have
a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and
try again.
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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to
be undamaged, try mother ignition key. At this time,
you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers’‘
in the Index). If the engine still does
not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
If your vehicle does start, the €kt key may be faulty.
See your dealer or a
Iocksrnith who can service the
PASS-Key
IIH tc have a new key Bade.
It is possible for the PASS-Key IIP decoder to learn the
transponder value
of a new replacement key. Up to
ten additional keys may be programmed for the vehicle.
This procedure is €or learning additional keys only. If all
the currently programed keys are lost or do not
operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who
can service PASS-Key
HI1 to have keys made and
programmed
to the system.
See your dealer or 2 locksmith who can service
PASS-Key
III to get 2 new key blank that is a cut
exactly
as a current black colored driver’s key that
operztes the system.
Do not use 2 gray colored valet key
for this procedure.
To program the new key:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insert the cumrent driver’s key (black in color) i~* the
ignition
and start the engine. If the engine wiil not
start see your dealer for service.
After the engine has started,
turn the key to the off
position, and remove the key.
Insert the key
to be progrmmed and turn it to the
mn position within ten seconds of removing the
previous key.
The
SECURITY telltale iight will off once the
key
has been programmed. It may not be apparent
that the SECURITY light went on due to how
quickly
the key is programmed.
Repeat steps
1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
ff you are ever driving and the SECURITY iight comes
or; and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if
you turn it off. Your BASS-Key III system, however, is
not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer.
You vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key
III system at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I11 key, see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key HIT to
have a new key made.
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NOTICE:
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With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to five different positions.
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ACCESSORY (A): In this position you can operate
your eiectricall power accessories. Press in the ignition
switch as you turn the top of it toward you.
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