glove box BUICK PARK AVENUE 2005 Owner's Manual

OnStar®System.............................................2-39
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-40
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-44
Glove Box...................................................2-44
Garage Door Opener Compartment.................2-45
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-46Rear Storage Area........................................2-47
Rear Seat Pass Through...............................2-47
Convenience Net..........................................2-47
Sunroof.........................................................2-47
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-48
Memory Seat and Mirrors..............................2-48
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Your vehicle has a two keys. One key is the master and
the other is a valet key.
The master key is used for
the ignition, as well as the
driver’s door lock, trunk
and glove box.
The VALET key is used for
the ignition and the driver’s
door only. It will not
open the trunk or glove
box. This is a
theft-deterrent feature. The
VALET key should
always be used when valet
parking your vehicle.Your vehicle has the PASS-Key®III vehicle theft
system. Both the master and VALET key have a
transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in
the vehicle’s steering column. If a replacement key
or any additional key is needed, you must purchase this
key from your dealer. The key will have PK3 stamped
on it. Keep the bar code tag that came with the original
keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new
key made.
Any new PASS-Key
®III key must be programmed
before it will start your vehicle. SeePASS-Key®III
Operation on page 2-20for more information on
programming your new key.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
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OnStar®System
The vehicle may have OnStar®. OnStar®uses global
positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless
communications, and state of the art call centers to
provide you with a wide range of safety, security,
information, and convenience services.
A complete OnStar
®user’s guide and the terms and
conditions of the OnStar®Subscription Service
Agreement are included in the OnStar®-equipped
vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. Contact
OnStar
®at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827),
or press the OnStar®button to speak to an OnStar®
advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.A completed Subscription Service Agreement is required
prior to delivery of OnStar
®services and prepaid
calling minutes are also required for OnStar®Personal
Calling and OnStar®Virtual Advisor use. Terms and
conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be
found at www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com.
OnStar®Services
One of the following plans is normally included for a
specic duration with each vehicle equipped with
OnStar
®. You can upgrade or extend your OnStar®
service plan to meet your needs.
Safe and Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Air Bag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
Accident Assist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
Remote Diagnostics
Online Concierge
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Directions and Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan services
Driving Directions
Ride Assist
Information and Convenience Services
Luxury and Leisure Plan

All Directions and Connections Plan services
Personal Concierge
OnStar®Personal Calling
As an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Calling
capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is
lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free
wireless phone that is integrated into the vehicle.
Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice
commands with no additional contracts and no additional
roaming charges. To nd out more about OnStar
®
Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar®user’s guide in
the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com, or
www.onstarcanada.com; or speak with an OnStar
advisor by pressing the OnStar
®button or by calling
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®Personal Calling
that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and
traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates,
stock quotes, entertainment and more. You are also able
to listen and reply to your e-mail through your vehicle’s
speakers. Customize your information prole at
www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®user’s guide for
more information.
HomeLink®Transmitter
HomeLink®, a combined
universal transmitter and
receiver, provides a way to
replace up to three
hand−held transmitters
used to activate devices
such as gate operators,
garage door openers, entry
door locks, security
systems and home lighting.
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Erasing HomeLink®Buttons
To erase programming from the three buttons do
the following:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until
the indicator light begins to ash, after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than
30 seconds.
HomeLink
®is now in the train (learning) mode and can
be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2
under “Programming HomeLink
®.”
Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be
reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single
HomeLink
®Button” next.
Reprogramming a Single
HomeLink®Button
To program a device to HomeLink®using a HomeLink®
button previously trained, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink
®button. Do
not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink
®
button, proceed with Step 2 under
“Programming HomeLink®.”
Resetting Defaults
To reset HomeLink®to default settings do the following:
1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about
20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ash.
2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink
®
indicator light turns off.
3. Release both buttons.
For questions or comments, contact HomeLink
®at
1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Use your
ignition key to lock or unlock it. The glove box has a
light inside.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-9
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Rainsense™ II Wipers.....................................3-9
Windshield Washer.......................................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-10
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-14
Daytime Running Lamps................................3-15
Cornering Lamps..........................................3-15
Twilight Sentinel
®..........................................3-16
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-16
Courtesy Lamps...........................................3-16
Entry Lighting...............................................3-16
Delayed Entry Lighting...................................3-17
Theater Dimming..........................................3-17
Delayed Exit Lighting.....................................3-17
Perimeter Lighting.........................................3-17
Parade Dimming...........................................3-18Glove Box Lamp...........................................3-18
Front Reading Lamps....................................3-18
Rear Reading Lamps....................................3-19
Trunk Lamp.................................................3-19
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-19
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-19
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-22
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-24
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-25
Climate Controls............................................3-25
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-25
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-30
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-30
Steering Wheel Climate Controls.....................3-31
Climate Controls Personalization.....................3-31
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-32
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-33
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-35
Trip Odometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-36
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-36
Battery Warning Light....................................3-37
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-38
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-30.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). SeeSteering
Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31andAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-72.
E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
G. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transaxle Operation on
page 2-26.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-55.
I. Fuel Door Release Button. SeeFilling Your Tank
on page 5-6.J. Trunk Release and Lockout Button. See “Remote
Trunk Release” and “Remote Trunk Release
Lockout” underTrunk on page 2-14.
K. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-10.
L. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-22.
M. Traction Control Button (If Equipped). SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9.
N. Heated Seat Controls (Option). SeeHeated Seats
on page 1-3.
O. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter. SeeAshtrays and
Cigarette Lighter on page 3-25.
P. Climate Control System. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-25.
Q. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-44.
R. Passenger Climate Control (Option). See “Passenger
Temperature Control” underDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-25.
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To turn the feature on do the following:
1. Press and hold LOCK on the driver’s door
lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors
will lock.
2. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter to
enter the programming mode. Perimeter lighting
remains off at this time and the horn will chirp
one time.
3. Press the remote alarm button on the transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the
horn will chirp two times.
4. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
feature is now on.
Perimeter lighting can also be activated through the
DIC. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50or
Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument
panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are
on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the
Twilight Sentinel
®and is fully automatic. When the light
sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to
dim your instrument panel displays once again.
Glove Box Lamp
When you open the glove box, a lamp inside will come
on. The light will automatically turn off when the
glove box is closed.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps, located on the headliner, and
the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you
open a door. They will turn off when you turn on
the ignition.
To turn on the front reading lamps when the doors are
closed, press the button behind the lamp you want
to turn on. Press it again to turn the lamp off.
These lamps work even when the ignition is off.
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At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety
belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Windshield and Wiper Blades on page 5-88.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. SeePart D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-25.
Automatic Transaxle Check
Check the transaxle uid level; add if needed. See
Automatic Transaxle Fluid on page 5-22. A uid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specied in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, glove box
door and console door. Part D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
SuperchargerSupercharger Oil (GM Part
No. U.S. 12345982, in Canada
10953513). SeeSupercharger Oil
on page 5-18.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in
Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Fuel Door,
Glove Box
Door, Console
Door and Rear
Compartment
Lid HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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