manual transmission BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003 Owner's Manual

Capacities and Speci®cations
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toPart D:
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25for more information.
Capacities
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 2.2 lbs 1.0 kg
Automatic Transaxle 7.4 quarts 7.0 L
Engine Cooling System 13.0 quarts 12.3 L
Engine Oil with Filter 4.5 quarts 4.3 L
Fuel Tank 18.5 gallons 70.0 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb-ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ®ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual.
Engine VIN Code Transmission Firing Order Spark Plug Gap
3800 3.8L V6 (L36) K Automatic 1-6-5-4-3-2 0.060 inch (0.152 cm)
3800 3.8L V6
Supercharged Engine
(L67)1 Automatic 1-6-5-4-3-2 0.060 inch (0.152 cm)
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in
the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from the hotline.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle
has a safety defect, you should immediately notify
Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General
Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:
Transport Canada
330 Sparks Street
Tower C
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, we certainly hope you'll notify us.
Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write:
Buick Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33136
Detroit, MI 48232-5136
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English)
or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, 163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and speci®cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
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Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars
and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to
assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service
Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General
Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE
(1-800-463-7483).
Owner's Information
Owner publications are written speci®cally for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner's manual will include
the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
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Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only.
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Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current and
past model GM vehicles. To request an order form,
please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern
Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the
World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P. O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without
incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are
quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make
checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Towing..........................................................4-29
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-29
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-32
Your Vehicle...............................................4-29
Traction........................................................... 4-8
Control System (TCS).................................... 4-8
Control System Warning Light.......................3-36
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-35
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-24
Transaxle.......................................................5-22
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip Odometer................................................3-32
Trunk Lamp...................................................3-17
Trunk Lock Release........................................2-13
Trunk Security Override...................................2-14
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer.............................3-62
Trunk............................................................2-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-36
Twilight Sentinel
ž............................................3-14
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-19
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-22Underhood Fuse Block....................................5-90
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-65
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a
Power Loss................................................3-67
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-67
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-79
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-41
V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-86
Number (VIN).............................................5-86
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-86
Vehicle Personalization....................................3-46
DIC ...........................................................3-46
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-46
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-43
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-30
Service Soon Light......................................3-41
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-26
Visors...........................................................2-17
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