BUICK PARK AVENUE 2005 Owner's Manual

Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the
door is left partially open, the changer will not operate
and an error will occur. When the door is closed,
the changer will begin checking for CDs in the
magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes
depending on the number of CDs loaded.
To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD
changer door all the way open. The magazine will
automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed
whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting
inside the changer.Whenever a CD magazine with CDs is loaded in the
changer, CHNGR will appear on the radio display. If the
CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs,
CHNGR will ash on the radio display until the changer
is ready to play. When a CD begins playing, the CD
and track number will appear on the radio display. The
CD numbers are listed on the front of the magazine.
All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio
buttons except for ejecting the magazine.
Playing a CD
If an error appears on the display, see “CD Messages”
later in this section.
1 PREV (Previous):Press this pushbutton to go to the
start of the current track, if more than eight seconds
have played. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more
than once, the player will continue moving backward
through the CD.
2 NEXT:Press this pushbutton to go to the next track
on the CD. If this pushbutton is held or pressed
more than once, the player will continue moving forward
through the CD.
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3r(Reverse):Press and hold this pushbutton
to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound
at a reduced level. Release the pushbutton to play
the passage.
4
[(Forward):Press and hold this pushbutton to
advance quickly within a track. You will hear sound
at a reduced level. Release the pushbutton to play
the passage.
5 SIDE:Press this pushbutton to select the next CD in
the magazine. Each time this pushbutton is pressed,
the CD number on the radio display will go to that of the
next available CD. If a CD cannot be played, the
number will be skipped when selecting CDs when this
pushbutton is pressed.
6 RAND (Random):Press this pushbutton to listen to
the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order.
RAND will appear on the display. Press RAND again to
turn off random play.
RECALL:Press this button to see what track is
currently playing. Press it again within ve seconds to
see how long the track has been playing. EL TM
will appear on the display when in elapsed time mode.
When a new track starts to play, the track number
will appear on the display. Press this button a third time
and the time of day will appear on the display.AM-FM:Press this button to listen to the radio when a
CD is playing. The inactive CD(s) will remain safely
inside the radio for future listening.
SOURCE:Press this button to play a CD when
listening to the radio. You can press this button to switch
between playing a cassette tape, CD, or the CD
changer if all three are loaded.
CD Changer Errors
E (Error):If this message and a number appear on the
display, an error has occurred and the CD cannot play.
E30:CD Loaded Incorrectly. Load the CD in label
side up.
E34:CD Changer Door Open. Completely close the
door to restore normal operation.
E35:CD Changer Cartridge Empty. Try the
magazine again with a CD loaded on one of
the trays.
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If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the
CD player or changer, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
It is very hot. When the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
You are driving on a very rough road. When the
road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down.
The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
There may have been a problem while burning
the CD.
The label may be caught in the CD player.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your dealer.
If the radio displays an error message other than the
error codes listed previously, write it down and provide it
to your dealer when reporting the problem.
Personal Choice Radio Controls
If your vehicle has this feature it will enable two drivers
to store and recall personal settings for radio presets,
last tuned station, volume, tone, and audio source
(radio, cassette, or CD).
The memory buttons, 1 and 2, are located on the
driver’s door panel and correspond to the numbers,
1 and 2, found on the back of each remote keyless entry
transmitter.
To recall audio sources, press the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter and turn the ignition
on. The radio settings will adjust to where they were last
set by the identied driver, 1 or 2.
To program this feature, do the following:
1. Set all radio preferences. For more information see
“Setting Preset Stations” and “Setting the Tone”
listed for the radio.
2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver’s
door panel.
3. Press one of the memory buttons, 1 or 2, until you
hear two beeps. The beeps conrm that the
selection has been saved and can now be recalled.
Follow these steps each time you want to change the
stored settings.
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of your
vehicle’s radio. It works by using a secret code to
disable all radio functions whenever battery power
is interrupted.
If THEFTLOCK
®is active, the THEFTLOCK®indicator
will ash when the ignition is off.
The THEFTLOCK
®feature for the radio may be used or
ignored. If ignored, the radio plays normally and the
radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK
®is
activated, the radio will not operate if stolen.
When THEFTLOCK
®is activated, LOC will appear on
the radio display to indicate a locked condition anytime
battery power has been interrupted. If the battery
loses power for any reason, you must unlock the radio
with the secret code before it will operate.
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
The instructions which follow explain how to enter
your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK®
system. Read through all nine steps before starting
the procedure.If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between
any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time
and you must start the procedure over at Step 4.
1. Write down any three or four-digit number from
000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate
from the vehicle.
2. Turn the ignition on.
3. Turn the radio off.
4. Press the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the same time.
Hold them down until --- appears on the display.
Next you will use the secret code number which you
have written down.
5. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
6. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press HRS to make the rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
8. Press AM-FM after you have conrmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. REP will appear on the display to indicate
that Steps 5 through 7 need to be repeated to
conrm your secret code.
9. Press AM-FM again, SEC will appear on the display
to indicate that the radio is secure.
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on. LOC will appear on
the display.
2. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
3. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
4. Press HRS to make the rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
5. Press AM-FM after you have conrmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. SEC will appear on the display, indicating the
radio is now operable and secure.
If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will
appear on the display. You will have to wait an hour
with the ignition on before you can try again. When you
try again, you will only have three more chances,
eight tries per chance, to enter the correct code before
INOP appears.
If you lose or forget your code, contact your GM dealer.
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps:
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the 1 and 4 pushbuttons at the
same time until SEC appears on the display.
4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display.
5. Press MIN again to make the last two digits agree
with your code.
6. Press HRS to make the rst one or two digits agree
with your code.
7. Press AM-FM after you have conrmed that the
code matches the secret code you have written
down. --- will appear on the display, indicating that
the radio is no longer secured.
If the code entered is incorrect, SEC will appear on the
display. The radio will remain secured until the correct
code is entered.
When battery power is removed and later applied to a
secured radio, the radio will not turn on and LOC
will appear on the display.
To unlock a secured radio see “Unlocking the
Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss” earlier in
this section.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
If your vehicle has this feature, some audio functions
can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include
the following:
wSEEKx:Press the up or the down arrow to go to
the next or to the previous radio station and stay
there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong
signal that are in the selected band.
When a cassette tape or CD is playing, press the up
arrow to go to the next selection.
AM/FM:Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2,
or AM. The selected band will appear on the display.SCAN:Press this button to scan the radio preset
stations. The radio will go to the rst preset station
stored on the pushbuttons, play for a few seconds,
then go on to the next preset station. Press this button
again to stop scanning. The radio will only scan
preset stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
wVOLx(Volume):Press the up or the down arrow
to increase or to decrease the volume.
Radio Reception
AM
The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM,
especially at night. The longer range, however, can
cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try
reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
FM
FM stereo will give you the best sound, but FM signals
will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km).
Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals,
causing the sound to come and go.
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. The radio may display CLN to
indicate that the tape player has been used for 50 hours
without resetting the tape clean timer. If CLN appears
on the display, the cassette tape player needs to
be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but it should be
cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the
tapes and player. If there is a reduction in sound
quality, try a known good cassette to see if the tape or
the tape player is at fault. If this other cassette has
no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape player.
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive
cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape
head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The
recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealer.The cut tape detection feature of the cassette
tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a
damaged tape, in error. If the cleaning cassette ejects,
insert the cassette at least three times to ensure
thorough cleaning.
A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a
cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head
can be used. This type of cleaning cassette will not
eject on its own. A non-scrubbing action cleaner may not
clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.
After the player is cleaned, press and hold the EJECT
button for ve seconds to reset the CLN indicator.
The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound
quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the
cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player
is serviced.
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Care of Your CDs
Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct
sunlight and dust. If the surface of a CD is soiled,
dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling CDs. Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges
or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your CD Player
The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not
advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the
CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Heated Backlite Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated with the rear window
defogger, located in the rear window. Make sure that
the inside surface of the rear window is not scratched
and that the grid lines on the glass are not damaged. If
the inside surface is damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception.Notice:Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with
metallic lm. The metallic lm in some tinting
materials will interfere with or distort the incoming
radio reception. Any damage caused to your
backglass antenna due to metallic tinting materials
will not be covered by your warranty.
Notice:Using a razor blade or sharp object to clear
the inside rear window may damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear window defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not clear the inside rear window with
sharp objects.
If static is heard on the radio station, when the rear
window defogger is turned on, it could mean that
a defogger grid line has been damaged. If this is true,
the grid line must be repaired.
If adding a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the
antenna needs to be attached to the glass, make
sure that the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna are not
damaged. Make sure the cellular telephone antenna
does not touch a grid line.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle..........4-2
Defensive Driving...........................................4-2
Drunken Driving.............................................4-3
Control of a Vehicle........................................4-6
Braking.........................................................4-6
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).........................4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-9
Traction Control System (TCS).........................4-9
Steering......................................................4-10
Off-Road Recovery.......................................4-12
Passing.......................................................4-13
Loss of Control.............................................4-14
Driving at Night............................................4-16
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads..................4-17City Driving..................................................4-20
Freeway Driving...........................................4-21
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.......................4-22
Highway Hypnosis........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads................................4-23
Winter Driving..............................................4-25
If You Are Stuck: In Sand,
Mud, Ice or Snow......................................4-29
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out.................4-30
Loading Your Vehicle....................................4-30
Towing..........................................................4-35
Towing Your Vehicle.....................................4-35
Recreational Vehicle Towing...........................4-35
Towing a Trailer...........................................4-37
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
Defensive Driving
The best advice anyone can give about driving is:
Drive defensively.
Please start with a very important safety device in your
vehicle: Buckle up. SeeSafety Belts: They Are for
Everyone on page 1-6.
Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”
On city streets, rural roads, or freeways, it means
“always expect the unexpected.”
Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to
be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what
they might do. Be ready for their mistakes.Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of
accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following
distance. It is the best defensive driving maneuver, in
both city and rural driving. You never know when
the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or
turn suddenly.
Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on
the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving
task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call,
reading, or reaching for something on the oor — makes
proper defensive driving more difficult and can even
cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to
help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place
to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving
techniques could save your life.
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