AUX BUICK PARK AVENUE 2002 Owner's Manual

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You will also find two auxiliary power outlets located
inside the rear storage area. These outlets can be used
for accessories requiring power, such as a cellular phone
or fax machine. See ªAuxiliary Power Outletsº in
the Index.
Rear Armrest
Your vehicle's rear seat armrest contains two
cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the
armrest down from the rear seatback.
Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
The rear storage armrest contains two cupholders.
To access the cupholders, pull the armrest down from
the rear seatback.
The storage armrest also includes a storage area inside
the armrest. To open it, pull up on the lever at the front
edge of the armrest.
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.

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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.
Cigarette Lighter
There is a cigarette lighter near the front ashtray. To use
it, push it in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it
will pop back out 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
The auxiliary power outlets can be used to plug in
electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
Your vehicle has two power outlets located in the rear
storage area of the front center console. See ªFront
Center Consoleº in the Index for more information
on location.
Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled
down to access the auxiliary power outlet. If it does,
when not using the outlet be sure to cover it with the
protective cap.
The auxiliary power outlets will only operate while
the ignition key is in RUN and for 10 minutes after
turning the ignition off. If you would like to operate an
accessory for an extended period of time, contact your
dealer for more information.NOTICE:
When using auxiliary power outlets:

Maximum load of any electrical equipment
should not exceed 15 amps.

Be sure to turn off any electrical equipment
when not in use. Leaving electrical equipment
on for extended periods can drain the battery.
Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible to
the auxiliary power outlet and could result in blown
vehicle or adapter fuses. If you experience a problem see
your dealer for additional information on auxiliary
power outlets.

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2. Get the vehicles close enough so that the jumper
cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't
touching each other. If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don't want. You wouldn't
be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding
could damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set
the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in
the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle
in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL
before setting the parking brake.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter or in the auxiliary power outlet(s). Turn off
the radio and all lamps that aren't needed. This will
avoid sparks and help save both batteries. And it
could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (
-) terminal locations on
each vehicle. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº
in the Index for more information on location.
CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the engine
is not running and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing and tools away from any underhood
electric fan.

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Main and Auxiliary Instrument Panel Fuse Blocks
The main and auxiliary instrument panel fuse blocks are
located on the passenger's side of the vehicle, under the
instrument panel. Lamps, connectors and the HVAC
duct temperature sensors may need to be disconnected
and removed to allow access to these fuse blocks.
Remove the hush panel on the passenger's side to reveal
the fuses by performing the following steps:
1. Remove the two screws located along the front edge
of the panel.
2. Lower the hush panel.
3. Remove the fuse block cover.
4. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the plastic
end of the fuse.
5. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out.
When finished, reinstall the fuse block cover and the
hush panel. Reinstall lamps, connectors and HVAC duct
temperature sensors if they were removed.Main Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuse Usage
SBM Interior Lamps
PDM PDM Module
A/C HVAC Motor, HVAC Mix Motors

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Auxiliary Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuse Usage
PERIM LP Perimeter Lamps
ACCY Accessory
IGN 3 Ignition 3Underhood Fuse Block
There are additional fuses located in the engine
compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle. See
ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse block, turn the
knob counterclockwise and remove the cover. There is a
chart inside the cover that explains the features and
controls governed by each fuse and relay.

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Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Additional fuses are located in the fuse center under the
rear seat.
Mini Relay Usage
1 Heated Backlite
Micro Relays Usage
2 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
3 Trunk Release
4 Electronic Level ControlCircuit Breakers Usage
5 Power Seat
6 Electronic Level Control Sensor,
Electronic Level Control
Compressor Solenoid
Minifuses Usage
7 Crank
8 Auxiliary Outlet
9 Powertrain Control Module
for Cruise
10 SBM Module
11 Radio/Phone
12 Sunroof
13 Spare
14 CD Changer, Phone
15 Driver Door Module
16 Spare