brakes BUICK PARK AVENUE 2005 Owner's Guide

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 will 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
Service Publications
Ordering 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
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and specications for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
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).
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-66
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-72
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-22
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Battery..........................................................5-40
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Battery Warning Light......................................3-37
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Parking......................................................2-29
System Inspection.......................................6-24
System Warning Light..................................3-38
Brakes..........................................................5-37
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-22
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-47Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and
Stoplamps...............................................5-54
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps.......................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-56
Buying New Tires...........................................5-68C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-100
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-32, 4-25, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-73
Your CD Player...........................................3-74
Your CDs ...................................................3-74
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted............................3-66
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-46
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-19
Chains, Tire...................................................5-72
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-40
Tire Pressure System...................................5-65
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-89
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