warning BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 Owner's Manual
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Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if yor: strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you use anything from a cormtair,er to clean your
vehicle,
be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoiine
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon TetracMoride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpenfirre
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can
a11 be hazardous -- some more than
others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
@ Reducing Agents
Use
a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic
and painted surfaces
with
B clean, damp cloth.
Your deaier has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent
Dry Spot and Soil
Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean
normal spots and stains very well. You can get
GM-approved cleaning products from
your dealer. (See
“Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.)
Here
are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions 011 the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will
set.
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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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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2- 27
PedalTravel
................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-77
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-3 1
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check .................. 7-33
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Brakes,
Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Brahng ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In,
New Vehicle .......................... 2-20
BTSI ......................................... 2- 31
BTSI Check
................................... 7-33
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-5
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-72
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2- 15,2-32,4-29.4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-3 1
Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 10. 3. 14
Care
....................................... 3-35
Errors ................................. 3.12. 3.16
CD Changer. Trunk Mounted
...................... 3-27
Cellular Phone Readiness Package
................. 2-64
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-27
Central
Door Unlocking System .................... 2-5
Certification Label
.............................. 4-3 1
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-54
Change Engine Oil Soon ......................... 6-16
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-79
Check Tire Pressure System
....................... 6-47
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-52
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-43
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-45
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-47
TopStrap
................................... 1-42
Where to Put
................................ 1-41
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-60
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-63
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-65
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-60
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-59
Fabric
...................................... 6-56
Glass
....................................... 6-58
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-55
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-57
Leather
..................................... 6-57
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-59
Speaker Covers
.............................. 6-57
Special Problems
............................. 6-56
Stains
...................................... 6-56
Tires
....................................... 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-57
Wheels
..................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-58
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Climate Control System ........................... 3-2
Passenger
.................................... 3-9
Clock. Setting
the ............................... 3- IO
Coinholder .................................... 2-60
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Personal Choice
............................... 3-2
Compact Disc Player ....................... 3- 18. 3-21
Care ....................................... 3-36
Errors
............................ 3.20.3.25. 3.28
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-3 1
Compass. Rearview Mirror with ................... 2-52
Content Theft-Deterrent System ................... 2- 16
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-62
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-56
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Steering Wheel
Touch Control
.................... 3-9
Steering Wheel Touch Control .................... 3-9
Heater
. Engine ............................... 2-23
Recovery
Tank .......................... 5.15. 5.16
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Cornering Lamps ............................... 2-46
Courtesy
Lamps ................................ 2-47
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Cupholders
............................... 2.60. 2.61
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-61
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-61 Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-45
Dead Battery ................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Sa€ety
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger . Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Lockmg .......................... 2- 12, 2-93
Dimensions, Vehicle ............................ 6-74
Dolby:" B Noise Reduction .................. 3- 13, 3-17
Door
Ajar Reminder ........................... 2-5, 2-90
Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-5
Locks ....................................... 2-4
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-86
Controls and Displays ......................... 2-88
Personal Choice Programming
................... 2-91
DriverPosition ................................. 1-13
Driving Defogging
..................................... 3-8
DIC .......................................... 2-86
Warnings
and Messages ........................ 2-90
Cit! ......................................... 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken ..................................... 4-3
Freeway .................................... 4-21
InaBIizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain .................................. 4-18
On
Curves .................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
Night ...................................... 4-16
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Driving (Continued)
Ch Snow and Ice ............................. 4-27
'FhroughWater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads .................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
Dud Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control ......... 3-2
EIec~cal Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.34. 6.64
Electrical System
............................... 6-64
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror .......... 2-5 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-71
Accessory
Belt .......................... 6-746-75
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-23
Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-31
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-79
Exhaltst
...................... 2.15.2.32.4.29. 4.35
Identification
................................ 6-63
Oif LeveI Check .............................. 7-31
Oil Life Monitor (Index) ....................... 2-90
Overheating ................................. 5- 12
Running While Parked ......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-73
St.arting ..................................... 2-22
Supercharged ................................ 6-12
EngineQil
.................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-16
Adding
..................................... 6-24
Change Engine Oil Soon ....................... 6-16 Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure
Light ............................... 2-82
Used
....................................... 6-16
WhentoChmge
.............................. 6-16
Entry Lighting. Delayed 2-47
Exhaust. Engine ................. 2.15.2.32.4.29. 4.35
" ..........................
Exit Lighting. DeIayed ........................... 2-47
Express-Down
Window .......................... 2-34
Express-Open Astroroof ......................... 2-65
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-56
Fan Control. Climate CO~P~Q~ System ................ 3-3
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
FiIlingYourTmk ................................ 6-5
Filter
Air
........................................ 6-17
EngineOiB .................................. 6-16
Passenger Compartment Air
..................... 3-7
Finish Cae .................................... 6-59
Finish Damage ................................. 6-61
First Gear. Automatic TrmsaxEe
................... 2-27
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-37
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities ................................ 9-72
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-36
Foreign
Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
French Language
Manual IE
Front Center Console ............................ 2-61
Front
Storage Amrest ........................... 2-60
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
.. ...........................
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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada ...................................... 6- 4
DoorLock ................................... 6- 7
Filling YQLK Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Instmrnent Panell ............................. 6-65
Rea-
....................................... 6-69
Uderhooc! ..................................6 -67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
Gages
Fuse
31ock
Engine CooZarrt Temperature .................... 2-79
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
GamentWodts ................................ 2-64
GAWR ....................................... 4-3:
Gex lositions, Atrtcmatic Transaxle ................ 2 - ,
Lamp ...................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weigh: Rsting ........................ 4-3 I
Cross Irehide
V?eight Ratir, g ...................... "3 I
Guide en Frangais 11
Garage Door Opecer ....................... 2-57.3-67
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-31
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-33
&zaz Warning Fhshers .......................... 5-2
Head Restraim ................................. 1-7
Meadlamps
.................................... 2-44
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-34
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
OnRerninder
................................ 2-45
Aiming ..................................... 6-37
Head-up Display ............................... 2-84
Hewing Impaired . Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heated Backlite Actenna ......................... 3-36
Hexed OLiesicie LMP, ITOT ........................... 2-56
HeatedSeacs 1-5
.. eaeir;g ........................................ 3-5 7& I *1gh-8errm . Headlamps 2-37
Migh\.Yay Hypnosis .............................. 4-24
Eiil md Mouaataia Rwds ......................... 4-24
Hitches . TraiEer ................................. 4-35
Mood
Checking Thi~~p iinier ......................... 6-9
ReIease ...................................... 6-9
Worn ......................................... 2-34
3UD ......................................... m 1-84
Mydra~tik B~kl: '&Tsj-;lib:g Lights ................... 2-77
Wycirc;plariinlg .................................. 4-B9
.................................... T- .
..........................
If ;I Tire ~oes Fiat .............................. 5-21
Igrrition P~sitio~s ............................... 2-29
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .................... 7-34
hilurninzted Entry ............................... 2-47
Tnflaticsn. Tire &-essure ........................... 6-46
Inside Manuai DayNght Rearview 1h4in-m ........... 2-50
inspections .................................... 7-35
Bruk Systen; ................................ 7-35
Exhaust System .............................. 7-35
Front Drive Axle Boot ......................... 7-35
Front D~ive Axle Seal ......................... 7-35
Suspension .................................. 7-35
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-35
Engine Cooling system ........................ 7-35
Steering .................................... 7-35
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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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Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-49
Pressure .................................... 6-46
Temperature
................................. 6-52
Traction
.................................... 6-52
Treadwear
................................... 6-52
Uniform
Qudity Grading ....................... 6-5 I
Wear indicators .............................. 6-50
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-53
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-50
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.29. 6.72
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
Traction
Loading .................................... 4-30
TQpSiXlp ..................................... 1-42
Control
CORtI’Ol
Trailer
Brakes
Driving
Driving
Hitches System
................................ 4-9
System Warning
Light .............. 2.78. 4.9
..................................... 4-36
onGrades
............................ 4-37
with
................................. 4-36
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking
on Hiik .............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on
Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Transaxle
Fluid
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6-20
Transmitters
Matching
to Your VcEricle ......................
Trunk
Lan~p ...................................... 2-50
LockRelease ................................ 2-24
Rear Seat Pass Through ........................ 2-62
Release. Remote .............................. 2-14
Security Override ............................. 2-14
TrunkMountedCD Changer
...................... 3-27
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-36
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-37
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever ................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel ............................... 2-46
Underbody Hushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-61
Universal Transmitter ............................ 2-66
Vehicle
Control ...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-74
Identification Number ......................... 6-63
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
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