seat memory BUICK PARK AVENUE 2002 Owner's Manual

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Seats and Seat Controls
This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them,
and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and
head restraints.
Power Seats
The power seat controls are located on the outboard
sides of both the driver's and front passenger's seats.To adjust the power seats, do the following:

Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by
holding the front part of the horizontal control up
or down.

Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by
holding the rear part of the horizontal control up
or down.

Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the
whole horizontal control up or down.

Move the seat forward or backward by pushing the
horizontal control to the front or back.

Push the vertical control forward to bring the seat to
a more upright position. Push it rearward to recline
the seatback.

Raise or lower the shoulder belt by pushing the
vertical control up or down.

1-3 Four-Way Power Lumbar Control (Option)
If your vehicle has this
option, the driver's and
passenger's seatback lumbar
support can be adjusted four
ways by moving the single
control located on the
outboard side of the seat.
To increase or decrease support, hold the control
forward or rearward. To move the lumbar up or down,
hold the control upward or downward.
If you have the independent front cushion moved down
as far as it will go, you may feel the lumbar support
higher in your back. Readjust the position of the cushion
until you are comfortable. You may also want to adjust
the seatback for maximum comfort.
Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the driver's
door panel, and are used to
program and recall memory
settings for the driver's
seating, outside mirror
positions and comfort
controls. See ªComfort
Controlsº in the Index for
more information.

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To save your seat and mirror positions into memory, use
the following procedure:
1. First identify the DRIVER # on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) by pressing the
MEMORY button (1 or 2) or by pressing the
button with the unlock symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC)º in the Index.
2. Adjust the driver's seat and lumbar position to a safe
and comfortable driving position. Adjust both
outside mirrors to suit you. See ªOutside Mirrorsº
in the Index.
3. Press and hold the MEMORY button (1 or 2)
corresponding with your DRIVER # displayed on the
DIC for longer than three seconds. You will hear
two beeps confirming that the seat and mirror
positions have been entered into memory.
To set the seat and mirror positions for a second driver,
follow the previous steps, but use the MEMORY button
(1 or 2) which corresponds to the DRIVER # identified
by the second transmitter.To store the exit position for an easy exit, use the
following procedure:
1. First identify the DRIVER # by pressing the
MEMORY button (1 or 2) or by pressing the
button with the unlock symbol on the transmitter.
2. Adjust the driver's seat to the desired exit position.
3. Press and hold the EXIT button for longer than
three seconds. You will hear two beeps confirming
that the seat exit position has been entered
into memory.
To set the exit position for a second driver, follow the
previous steps, but use the MEMORY button (1 or 2)
which corresponds to the DRIVER # identified by the
other transmitter.
To recall your memory positions, your vehicle must be
in PARK (P). Push and release the MEMORY button
(1 or 2) corresponding to the desired driving position.
The seat and mirrors will move to the position
previously stored for the currently identified driver.
You will hear one beep.

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To recall the exit position, your vehicle must be in
PARK (P). Push and release the EXIT button and the
seat will move to the exit position previously stored for
the currently identified driver. You will hear one beep.
If an exit position has not been stored for the currently
identified driver, the seat will move all the way back.
To stop recall movement of the seat at any time, press
the driver's power seat control located on the outboard
side of the front seat.
Mirrors, lumbar and shoulder belt height adjuster
positions will not be stored or recalled for the
exit position.
If you would like your stored driving or exit position
to be recalled when unlocking your vehicle with the
transmitter, see ªPersonal Choice Features, Memory
Seat Recallº in the Index.Heated Seats (Option)
If your vehicle has this option, press this button to turn
on the heating element in the seat.
The heated seat controls
are located next to the
climate controls on the
instrument panel.
When the heated seat control is first pressed, the
HI setting is activated. Press the button again for
the LO setting. The third press of the button turns
the feature off.
The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the
seat nears body temperature. The HI setting heats the
seat to a slightly higher temperature.
A light on the control reminds you that the heating
system is in use. When the ignition is turned off, the
heating element is also turned off.

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Operation
The numbers on the back of the transmitters correspond
to DRIVER #1 and DRIVER #2 on the DIC
(if equipped). See ªDICº in the Index for
more information.
The driver's door will
unlock when the button
with the unlock symbol is
pressed. If pressed again
within five seconds, all the
doors will unlock.
Pressing any button will also illuminate the interior
lamps (see ªIlluminated Entryº in the Index).
All doors will lock when the button with the lock
symbol is pressed.
The trunk will unlock when the trunk button is pressed,
and the ignition is in LOCK or OFF. The trunk button
will also work when the ignition is on, but only while
the transaxle is in PARK (P).Instant Alarm
When the button with the horn symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound
and the headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to
30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the
instant alarm button again or by turning the ignition on.
With the content theft-deterrent feature, you may also
turn off the instant alarm by unlocking the vehicle with
a key.
Personal Choice Features
Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to the driver's preference for automatic
door locks, security feedback, delayed locking, memory
seat, perimeter lighting, parallel park assist mirror and
window lockout. See each feature in the Index. You can
also personalize your comfort control temperature, mode
and fan settings. See ªComfort Controls, Personal
Choiceº in the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you can also program
these features through the DIC. See ªDriver
Information Center (DIC)º in the Index.

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3. Once a zone number appears in the display, press the
COMPASS button (or the on/off button for mirrors
equipped with OnStar controls) quickly until the
correct zone number appears in the display. Stop
pressing the button and the mirror will return to
normal operation. If C appears in the compass
window, the compass may need calibration. See
ªCompass Calibrationº explained previously.
Power Remote Control Outside
Rearview Mirrors
Your vehicle has power mirror controls located on the
driver's door armrest.Press L or R on the selector switch located below the
control pad to choose the right or left mirror. If you
place the switch in the center position, no mirror
movement will occur. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows
located on the control pad to move the mirror in the
direction you want it to go.
Adjust each mirror so you can see some of the side of
your vehicle and the area behind your vehicle.
If your vehicle is equipped with the 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 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.

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If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead
of your transmitter, the DIC will not change drivers and
will recall the information from the last transmitter used
or the last driver using one of the MEMORY buttons.
If this happens and you were not the last driver of the
vehicle, simply press your correct driver number on the
appropriate MEMORY button or press the button with
the unlock symbol on your transmitter.
The DIC can be used to program the following personal
choice features available with your vehicle:

Memory Seats

Automatic Door Locks

Security Feedback

Delayed Locking

Perimeter Lighting

Parallel Park Assist Mirror

Window Lockout
See ªPersonal Choice Featuresº in the Index.See the following steps for personal choice
programming instructions.
1. Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle
in PARK (P).
2. Inform the DIC which driver you are by pressing the
button with the unlock symbol on your transmitter or
the appropriate memory seat control.
3. Press and hold the ENG/MET button for five
seconds. WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION
FEATURE will appear in the display.
The next display will be your driver number and the
message ARMREST BUTTON CHANGES
DRIVER #. Follow the instructions in the display.
You are now in the selection mode and the DIC is
ready to program your personal choices in memory.
The selections you make for the personal choice
features will be saved after the display reads
FEATURE OPTION SELECTION DONE.
Each feature that can be personalized will appear in
the display. Once you have made a selection for a
feature, the DIC will move on to the next personal
choice feature.

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4. Scroll through the following messages and
feature options:

PARALLEL PARK
-- OFF/ON

AUTO DOOR LOCKS
-- OFF/ON

UNLOCK IN PARK
-- OFF/ON

WHICH DOORS
-- ALL/DRIVER

DELAYED LOCKING
-- OFF/ON

LOCK FEEDBACK
-- OFF/ON

LOCK FEEDBACK
-- LIGHTS/
LIGHTS + HORN

UNLOCK FEEDBACK
-- OFF/LIGHTS

PERIMETER LIGHTS
-- OFF/ON

SEAT RECALL
-- OFF/ON

RECALL POSITION
-- MEMORY/EXIT

WINDOW LOCKOUT
-- ALL PASS/REAR
If you would like to exit the selection mode without
moving through each of the personal choice features,
simply press a different button on the DIC or turn off
the ignition. However, personal choices you made may
not be retained.If you happen to move past a selection you would like
to make a personal choice for, press the button with
the unlock symbol on your transmitter or press the
appropriate driver number on the seat control. This will
return you to the beginning of the option feature
programming mode.
A description of each feature programmable through
the DIC follows.
Parallel Park Assist
The parallel park assist mirror, which tilts the passenger
mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R), can be
made active or inactive through the DIC. When
PARALLEL PARK
-OFF-ON appears on the display,
use the ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between
OFF and ON. When you have made your choice, press
the RESET button to record your selection. For more
information on this feature, see ªMirrorsº in the Index.
Automatic Door Locks
The automatic door lock modes, when shifting in and
out of PARK (P), can be changed through the DIC. You
can change these modes using different selections from
the following DIC displays:

AUTO DOOR LOCKS
-- OFF/ON

UNLOCK IN PARK
-- OFF/ON

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Memory Seat Recall
This feature recalls the position of your seat. When this
feature is active, the memory seat and mirror positions
will be recalled for the identified driver when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle.
You can program this feature to be active by choosing
ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears, or
inactive by choosing OFF when the SEAT RECALL
choice appears on the DIC.
You can also program this feature to recall your memory
seat position or the exit seat position.

Memory Position: Choose ON when the SEAT
RECALL choice appears, and then choose
MEMORY when the RECALL POSITION
choice appears.

Exit Position: Choose ON when the SEAT
RECALL choice appears, then choose EXIT when
the RECALL POSITION choice appears and your
seat will move to the stored exit position. The 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.
For more information on this feature, see ªMemory
Seatsº in the Index.Window Lockout
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
WINDOW LOCK button can be programmed through
the DIC.
If you choose ALL PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the WINDOW LOCK
button is enabled.
If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will be locked out when the
WINDOW LOCK button is enabled.
To change modes do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between ALL PASS
and REAR by pressing the ENG/MET 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 ªWindow
Lockº in the Index.

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NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid or the
integrated rear window antenna, and the repairs
wouldn't be covered by your warranty.
Passenger Climate Control
The front seat passenger can control the air temperature
in his or her seating area. This can be set up to 5
F
(3
C) cooler or warmer than the primary setting. You
can activate this feature by sliding the lever located on
the right side of the instrument panel toward WARM
or COOL.
If the passenger climate control has been turned on, it
can be turned off by pressing the OFF button on the
climate control system faceplate once. Pressing the OFF
button a second time will turn off the main system.
Personal Choice Comfort Controls
(If Equipped)
This feature enables up to two drivers to store and recall
comfort control settings for the temperature, fan speed
and the direction of the air flow.
The memory buttons (1 or 2) for this feature are located
on the driver's door panel and correspond to the
numbers (1 or 2) found on the back of each remote
keyless entry transmitter.
To recall comfort settings, press the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter and put the ignition in
ACCESSORY or RUN. The climate control setting last
chosen by the identified driver (1 or 2) will be recalled.