wiper blades BUICK PARK AVENUE 1998 Owners Manual

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You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
marked WIPER.
For a siagle wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. HoId
it these until the wipers start, them let go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle. If YOU want more cycles, hold the
band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain OH
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to LO, the shorter the delay between wipes.
For steady wiping at
low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LO position. For high-speed wiping,
turn the band further, io HI. To stop the wipers, move
the band to OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper biades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to dive safely. TO avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before
using them. Hf they're frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your
blades become damaged, get s,ew blades or
Made inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A
circuit breaker wid stcp rhe motor until it cools. CBeu
away snow OF ice to prevent an overload.
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Xeplacement blades come in digerent types and are
removed in different ways.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Position the wipers on the windshield in the “mid’’
wipe position.
windshield. Note:
The windshieid wiper does not
have a ’;ocking upright positior~ feature.
2. Lift the windshield wiper m away from the
3.
4.
5.
Push the tab OR the wiper biade assembly 2nd pull
the assembly dcwn enough to release it from the “U”
hooked end of the wiper m. Slide the assembly
away from the am.
Replace the blade.
TQ reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it, over
the wiper m to engage the “U” hooked end QII the
wiper
blade assembly. Full up on the assembly to
lock it into place.
For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement
length and type, see “Nomal Maintenance Replacement
Parts’’ in the Index.
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Glass sirodd be clculcd o.Aen. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a Liquid household glass cleaner
will
remove tzosrnal tobucco smoke and dust films on
interior glass.
Don't use abrasive cleuners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they
may have to be scraped off later. If
abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may
be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across
the
defogger grid.
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running,
wax,
sap or other materid may be on the blade
or windshield.
Clean the outside
of the windshield with GM
Windshield Cleaner, Bon AmiB Powder (non-scratching
glass cleaning powder),
GM Bart No. 10500 1 I. The
windshield
is clean if beads do not form when you
rinse it with water.
Grime
from the windshield will stick to the wiper
blades and affect their performance. Clean the blade
by wiping vigorously with
a cloth soaked in
full-strength windshield washer solvent. Then
rinse the blade with water.
Check
the wiper blades and clean them as necessary;
replace blades that
look worn.
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Qverall
Length ................. 206.8 inches (525.3 cm)
Width ................... 74.7 inches ( B 89.7 cm)
Height ................... 58.8 inches (147.6 cm)
Wheelbase .............. B 13.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Front Tread ............... 62.7 inches (159.3 cm)
Rear Tread ............... 62.3 inches (158.2 cm)
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Engine Oil Filter ................ AC Type PF-47
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Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Fuel Filter .................... AC Type GF-627
Spark Plugs ................... AC Type 41-921
Gap: 0.060 inch (. 152 crn)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
............................ Hook Style
Length
..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Filter
(HVAC air filter) ..... GM Part No. 52472175
Passenger
Compartment
Air
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The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected by the belt
routing. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for
when to check the belt.
A
C
A. Power Steering
B. Generator
C. Air Conditioning
D. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
E Tensioner
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Make sure the safety belt reminder Bight and all your
belts, buckles,
Iatclr plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Eo~k for any other loose damaged
safety belt systen parts. If YOU see anything that might
keep
a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any tom or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened OB broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired OF replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenaxe.)
Inspect
wiper blades for wex or cracking. Replace blade
inserts
that appear WQ~ or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the wkndshiefc!. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning”
in the Endex. Lubricate
all body door
hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, glove box
door and console door. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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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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Visor Vanity Minor. IlIuminated ................... 2-63
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-63
Voltage Indicatar ............................... 2-74
ming Devices ............................... 5-2
Waning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-75
WaTanty hfomation ............................. 8-8
Wzsher Fluid. Wndshiekd ................... 2-38. 6-28
Wzshing Your Vehicle ........................... 5-59
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-59
Whee i.
Alignment .................................. 6-52
NutTorque ............................. 5-29, 4-72
Wrench ..................................... 5-23
Wepiacement
................................. 6-53
WindowEock .................................. 2-34
Windows ..................................... 2-33
Express-Down ............................... 2-34
Pcwer ...................................... 2-33
Fluid .................................. 2-38, 6-28
Fluid Level Check ............................
BIttdeCheck ................................. 7-32
BIadeCIeming ............................... 6-58
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-45
Moisture-Sensing Delay ....................... 2-34
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiper Blade Check ............................. 7-32
Wiper Blades . C4,em.ing .......................... 6-58
Windshield Wdsher
Wrecker~~wirmg ................................. 5-7
Wrench.Wheel ................................. 5-23
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