BUICK PARK AVENUE 1999 Owners Manual

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2-53 Power Remote Control Mirror
Your vehicle has an electric mirror control located on
the driver's door armrest.
Move the switch below the control to choose the right or
left mirror. If you place the switch in the center position,
no movement of the mirror will occur. To adjust the
mirror, push the arrow control in the direction you want
the mirror to go.Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your
vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the optional memory
seat and mirrors feature, these mirror positions, along
with the driver's seat position can be stored in memory.
See ªMemory Seat and Mirrorsº in the Index.
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
If you have the optional DIC feature, the passenger's
outside rearview mirror also includes a tilt
-down feature
that operates when the shift lever is in REVERSE (R).
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), the
passenger mirror will return to its original position after
a five
-second delay. This delay prevents movement of
the mirror if multiple gear transitions (reverse to drive to
reverse) occur during a parallel parking maneuver. This
feature can be programmed on or off through the
Personal Choice selection menu. See ªDriver
Information Centerº or ªPersonal Choice Featuresº in
the Index for programming instructions. This feature
assists the driver with improved rear obstacle detection.
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2-54 Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from the
driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside
Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
If you have this feature, the driver's side outside mirror
will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This
feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the
automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. See
ªAutomatic Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview
Mirrorº earlier in this section.
If you have this feature, the left and right outside mirrors
are also heated when you activate the rear window
defogger. See ªRear Window Defoggerº in the Index.
Both outside mirrors can be folded forward or rearward.
In the rearward position, they will fold flush with the
vehicle. This feature is particularly useful in automatic
car washes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
The glove box is directly in front of the front
passenger's seat. Use the door key to lock and unlock
the glove box. To open the glove box, pull the handle
upward until the latch opens.
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2-55 Garage Door Opener Compartment
The garage door opener storage area is located in the
headliner near the reading lamps. The following chart
and instructions will help you install your garage door
opener in the overhead storage area.
1. Push the extended tab (above the GARAGE button)
or insert a screwdriver between the tab and outer
edge of the cover. The garage door opener cover will
flip down.
2. Remove the square height adapters from the cover.
Refer to the chart to determine the number and
location of the height adapters for your garage door
opener. If your unit does not appear on the chart, you
will have to try different adapter number and
location combinations.
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Your Garage Door TransmitterVehicle Console Door
NameModelButtonPosition For
Adapter(s)Number Of
Adapter(s)
MULTIELMAC30331ÐÐ
263
363
4ÐÐ
MULTIELMAC1048142
MULTIELMAC1087152
MULTIELMAC3060164
MULTIELMAC1098152
272
OVERHEADOO1-BTN 22311 OR 103 DOOR
OVERHEADOO2-BTN 2651103DOOR213
OVERHEADOO3-BTN 2421103DOOR2103
313
OVERHEADOO4-BTN 2321103DOOR2103
313
413
PULSAR921143
PULSAR931143
Your Garage Door TransmitterVehicle Console Door
NameModelButtonPosition For
Adapter(s)Number Of
Adapter(s)
CHAMBERLAING-3684154
CRUSADER1-BUTTON193
GENIEAT85P133
GENIEAT85154
GENIEAT90154
GENIEMAT85164
GENIEMAT90164
GENIEAT285P1103
213
GENIEAT951103
233
313
LIFTMASTERG3446123
LIFTMASTERG3456123
LINEARDT2A163
263
LINEARD22A143
LINEAREK-11/H142
LINEARET-2164
LINEARD22B163
263
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Your Garage Door TransmitterVehicle Console Door
NameModelButtonPosition For
Adapter(s)Number Of
Adapter(s)
PULSAR832193
233
PULSAR833193
233
PULSAR832C143
233
313
PULSAR833B154
PULSARPDX-9921143
SEARS9B53738164
SEARS9B53708122
SHIMART-18143
STANLEY1047153
STANLEY1050163
STANLEY1076163
263
STANLEY1079163
263
STANLEY1075163
263
STANLEY331-1052164
Your Garage Door TransmitterVehicle Console Door
NameModelButtonPosition For
Adapter(s)Number Of
Adapter(s)
LINEARDT41103
283
333
413
LINEARD4B1103
283
333
413
MICOMESP-T-9R163
MICOMESP-T-9163
MULTIELMAC3010163
MULTIELMAC3089143
MULTIELMAC3070164
MULTIELMAC3032163
263
MULTIELMAC1054163
MULTIELMAC30341ÐÐ
263
363
4ÐÐ
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3. Place the height adapters on the proper peg using the
suggested combinations or by lining up the height
adapters and the transmitter button on your garage
door opener.
4. Use the Velcro
found in the storage area and a
ttach the garage door opener securely inside the
console. Line up the transmitter button with the
height adapters.
5. Close the cover and test the GARAGE button.
If your garage door opener doesn't work after it is
installed, try another combination.
Front Storage Armrest
You may have a fold-down armrest between the front
seats that opens into a storage area. To open it, pull up
on the lever at the front edge. Inside are cupholders that
can be rotated forward for use with the armrest cover
closed. There is also a removable coinholder and a
storage area for cassette tapes and compact discs.
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2-59 Front Center Console (Option)
Your vehicle may have a center console that opens to
two storage compartments. The front of the console has
two cupholders that can be unfolded for use. Flip the
center of the console forward to use the built
-in writing
surface on top of the lid.
You will also find an auxiliary power outlet located inside
the storage compartment and one 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 ªAuxiliary Power Outletsº in the Index.
The console also contains a removeable coinholder as
well as storage for cassette tapes and compact discs.
Rear Storage Armrest
Your vehicle's rear seat armrest contains two
cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the armrest
down from the rear seatback.
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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2-60 Rear Seat Pass Through
Your vehicle is equipped with a rear storage armrest
with a pass
-through feature that allows for trunk access.
Pull the rear armrest down, then push down on the trunk
access panel latch to open the panel. To close, push the
access panel until it latches.
Convenience Net
Your vehicle has a convenience net. You'll see it just
inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops.
The net isn't for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the
trunk as far forward as you can.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie flat when
you're not using it.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Front Ashtray
The front ashtray may be removed for cleaning. To
remove, grasp the sides and pull forward.
Rear Ashtray
The rear ashtrays are located on each rear door panel. To
remove the rear ashtray, open the lid and ease the
ashtray upward until the edge can be grasped to pull the
ashtray up and out.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable things
into your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other
smoking materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
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2-61 Cigarette Lighter
There are cigarette lighters near the front and rear
ashtrays. To use one, push it in all the way and let go.
When it's ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating, it won't be able to back away
from the heating element when it's ready. That
can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and
the heating element.
Sun Visors
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
Your vehicle has illuminated visor vanity mirrors. When
you open the visor vanity mirror by pulling up, the
lamps turn on.
The brightness of the lamps can be adjusted by sliding
the switch. Your vehicle may also have visor vanity
mirrors for the rear seat passengers.
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.
The front side of the driver's sun visor also contains a
pocket for map storage.
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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.
OnStar System (Option)
Your vehicle may have the OnStar communications
service feature. The following services are available
24 hours a day from an OnStar representative:

Roadside Service with Location

Emergency Services Button

Remote Door Unlock

Theft Detection/Notification and
Stolen
-Vehicle Tracking

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment

Concierge/Customer Conveniences Services
NOTE: Installation of aftermarket equipment is
possible, however, the features described above will not
be compatible with any portable phone other than the
OnStar cellular telephone available from your dealer.
For more information about the OnStar System, contact
your dealer.
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