keyless BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 User Guide

: : :.;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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e mL INFO: Press this button to display fuel
infomation such
as, fuel used, fuel range and
fuel economy.
Q GAGE INFO: Use this button to display oil
pressure,
oil Me, coolant temperature, tire pressure
and battery infomation.
RESET: ”his button, used dong with other buttons,
will reset system functions.
@ ENGNET: Use this button to change the display
between English and metric
units.
p@r@-jn& Choice gJ1c DispEay
This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their
QWP~ preferred display mode. The personal
choice settings displayed
on the DIC are determined by
the transmitter used
t~ enter the vehicle. After the
UNLOCK button of a remote keyless entry transmitter
is pressed
and the ignition is in RUN, the DIC will
display
the identified driver. The settings can also be
changed
by briefly pressing one of the MEMORY
buttons located on the driver’s door.
The DIC can also be used to program the following
personal
choice features available with your vehicle:
e Memory Seats
Memory Door Locks
Security Feedback
Delayed Locking
e Perimeter Lighting
Parallel Park Assist Mirror
Window Lockout
See “Personal Choice Features”
in the Index and “DIC
Personal Choice Progran~ning’~ later in this part. The
DIC is used to program infomation €or DWIVEiR #1 and
DRIVER #2. The DIC will identify a person as
UNKNOWN DRIVER if they are neither DRIVER #I
nor DRIVER #2.
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The DIC can be used $0 program the following personal
choice
features available with your vehicle:
@ Melnosy Seats
Memory Door Locks
Security Feedback
@ Delayed hcking
See ‘‘Personal Choice Features” In the Index.
T’ne DTC is used to program the personal choices of two
drivers. The driver’s are recognized by
DRIVER #I and
DRIVER #2. You will kt the DIC know which driver
you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter
or
by pressing the appropriate memory seat control
buttorm located on the driver’s door. The remote
transmitter was pre-programmed to belong to
DRIVER # 9 or DRIVER #2.
The last driver number remembered by the DIC will
show on the display each time the UNLOCK button on
the same transmitter is pressed, and the ignition is
turned OE.
When you press UNLOCK en your transmitter, the DIC
will automaticaihy change driver numbers 2nd the
vehicle will recall the persod choice settings that were
last made to correspond to your transmitter.
if you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead sf
your zransmitter, the DIC will not change drivers 2nd
will recall the infomation from the last transmitter use
or the last driver change using the men~ory seat controls.
If this happens and you were not the last driver of the
vehicle, simply
press your correct driver number on the
memory seat controls OH press the UNLOCK button on
your transmitter.
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%fetnory Position: Choose ON when the SEAT
RECALL choice appears, and then choose
MEMORY when the RECALL POSITION
choice appears.
0 Exit Position: Choose ON when the SEAT RECALL
choice appears, and then choose EXIT when the
RECALL POSITION choice aslpears and your seat
will move all the way down anh back for easy exit.
’he seat will also move when
you enter the vehicle
after unlocking it with a remote keyless entry
transmitter. This
will allow for easy entry as well.
fbr more information on this feature, see “Memory
Scats” in the Index. The
number
of passenger windows locked out by the
WINDOW LQCK switch can be programmed through
the
DIC.
If you choose ALL PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the WINDOW LOCK
switch is enabled.
If you choose MAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will
be locked out when the
WINDOW LOCK switch is enabled.
To change modes:
1. Move the ~QW OR the display betweer, ALL PASS
and REAR by pressing the ENGMET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
RESET button. Your choice will be retained
in memory.
For more information on this feature, see “Window
Lock” in the Index.
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'Ms section tells you how to operate your comfort
ctrrtt.ro8s. Your comfort control system uses
trxone-friendIy
hi- B 348 refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a
flow-through ventilation system described
Eater in
this section.
This feature allows two different drivers to store and
recall their own climate control settings for temperature,
air delivery node, fan and passenger climate COXI~FO~
fdom status. The Personal Choice settings recalled are
determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle.
After the UNLOCK button of a remote keyless entry
transmitter
is pressed, and the igrrition is in RUN, the
climate
control will adjust to the last settings of the
identified driver.
The settings can also be changed by
briefly pressing one
of the MEMORY seat switches
located on the
driver's door panel. When adjustments
are made, the new settings are automatically saved for
the
driver.
Your vehicle has the dual automatic cornfortemp climate
control system. The fdowing
infomation tells you how
1: works.
Yorr will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a
small light orr the button will indicate which buttons lire
active.
The lights are QIP ali buttons except EMP, FAN
and AIR FLOW. The display will show fm speed,
comfort level setting
and airf'~ direction for a few
seconds whenever any button,
except for the rear defog,
is pushed, and then it will display the outside
temperature. The outside temperature reading
is most
accurate when the vehicle
is movi~g.
During stops, when drivkg slow, QF when the engine is
first sta-ted after a short trip, the outside temperature
reading can be affected by road or engine heat. In order
to enswe proper automatic climate control operation, the
outside temperature
display may not update BS quickly
as expected.
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Ak~ag ...................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location .................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22, 2-76
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-29
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24
Aircleaner .................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-73
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment
.................. 3-7
Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent
................... 2- 16
Alarm. Instant. Keyless Entry
...................... 2-9
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-60
Antenna. Heated Backlite ........................ 3-36
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock
Brake System Waning Light
................ 2-78. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-30
Appearancecare
............................... 6-55
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-62
Air
Control. Climate
Control System ............. 3-3. 3-4
ArbitrntionPro
gram .............................. 8-7 Armrest.
Storage
.......................... 2.60. 2.61
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-62
Assist Straps
................................... 2-66
Astroroof
..................................... 2-65
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel TQUC~ Control ....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems ................................. 3-10
Personal Choice
.............................. 3-30
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-24
Automatic Transaxle
Check
..................................... 7-32
Park Mechanism Check ....................... 7-34
Fluid
...................................... 6-20
Operation ................................... 2-24
Auxiliary Power Outlets
.......................... 2-64
Battery
...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyiess Entry
.................... 2-13
Rundown Protection
........................... 2-50
WmingLight ............................... 2-76
BBB
Auto Line ................................. 8-7
Belt. Engine Accessory ..................... 6-74. 6-75
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard.
Driving In ............................. 4-28
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-4
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InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-70
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Cluster
................................ 2.72. 2.73
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Intensity Control ............................. 2-47
Intensity Control
............................... 2-47
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-23
Jump
Starting ................................... 5-3
Key ~oc~c cylinders Service ..................... 7.40
Key Reminder
Warning .......................... 2-21
Keyless Entry System
. Remote ..................... 2-8
H~SVZUI~AIUIII ................................. 2-9
Personal
Choice Features ....................... 2- 20
Security Feedback ............................ 2- 11
Synchronization .............................. 2- 18
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels
Certification
................................. 4-3 1
Certificatioflire ............................. 4-3 1
Service Parts identification ..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-63
Lamps ........................................ 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-47
Interior
..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-45
Perimeter Lighting
............................ 2-48
TheaterDimming
............................. 2-47
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-8
Leaving Your Vchiclc with the Engine Running ....... 2-30
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel .................... 2-46
Lighter
....................................... 2-63
Lights
Air Flap Readiness ....................... 2-22. 2.76
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.7
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-76
Brake
System Warning ......................... 2-77
CheckEngine
................................ 2-79
Engine Oil
Pressure Light ...................... 2-82
Interior
..................................... 2-47
Safety
Belt Reminder ...................... 1.8. 2.75
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.9
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Locks
Cylinders ................................... 7-32
Door
........................................ 2-4
FueiDoor
.................................... 6-7
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-34
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-32
Lockout Protection
............................. 2-8
Memory Door ................................. 2-5
Power Door .................................. 2-5
Rear
Door Security ............................. 2-7
Trunk Release ................................ 2-14
Window .................................... 2-34
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-32
Lumbar
Controls ................................ 1-2
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-36
Magnasteer
N ................................ 4. 10
Maintenance.
Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-74
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Passenger Climate Control ......................... 3-9
Passing ..&.................................... 4-13
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
................... 3-7
PASS-Key"
IIH ................................ 2-18
Perimeter Lighting
......................... 2-48, 2-95
Periodic Maintenance Inspecdons
.................. 7-35
Personal Choice Features ......................... 2- 10
Audio contr0:s ............................... 3-30
Comfort Controls .............................. 3-2
Delayed Locking ........................ 2- 12, 2-93
Memory Door Locks ...................... 2-5, 2-93
Memory Seat Recall ....................... 1-3, 2-95
PrtralEel
Park Assist Minor ................. 2-55, 2-92
Perimeter Lighting ....................... 2-48, 2-92
Programming,
DTC ............................ 2-91
Security
Fecdhnck: ....................... 2-1 2, 2-94
Window
h, ockout ........................ 3-34.2-96
Door Locks ................................... 2-5
Remote
Control Minor ........................ 2-55
Seat ......................................... i-2
Seatbxk Recliner .............................. 1-5
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering
Fluid ................................ 6-27
Windows ................................... 2-33
Power, Retained Accessory
....................... 2-21
Lumbar Controls .............................. 1-2
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy,
Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-28
Problems on the
Road ............................ 5- 1
Protection, Lockout
.............................. 2-8
Publications, Service
and Owner ................... 8-10
Powcr
Power Seat
Radiator ........ ............................. 5-19 ~ ~~
Radiator
Pressure Cap ........................... 4-27
Radio Reception ................................ 3-34
Radios ........................ 3-10.3-14.3-18. 3-21
Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-18
Reaaing Lamps ................................ 2-49
Door Security Locks ........................... 2-7
Outside Seat Tosidon
.......................... 1-28
Safety Belt
Comfort Guides ..................... 1-32
SeatPassThrough ............................ 2-62
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-28
Storage
Armrest .............................. 2-61
Towing
..................................... 5-10
Window Defogger ............................. 3-8
Rear Seat Cushion. Removing ..................... 6-70
Rear Seat Pass Through .......................... 2-62
Eiectrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-51
Electrochomic Daymight with
Compass .......... 2-52
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-50
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-5
Recovery Tank. CoolaDt ..................... 5-155-16
Fuei Door Release ............................. 6-7
Keyless Entry ................................. 2-8
Keyless
Entry. Instant Alarm ..................... 2-9
Keyless
Entry. Personal Choice Features ........... 2-10
Keyless Entry. Security Feedback
................ 2-11
Keyless Entry. Synchronization .................. 2-10
Rear
Rearview MLmr
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-73
Remote
Trunk Release
................................ 2-14
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