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Buick 2002 Park Avenue manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Buick 2002 Park Avenue Owner's Manual (396 pages)
Brand:
Buick
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 2.8 MB
Table of Contents
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
3
How to Use this Manual
4
Safety Warnings and Symbols
4
Vehicle Damage Warnings
5
Vehicle Symbols
5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Seats and Seat Controls
8
Power Seats
8
Memory Seat and Mirrors (if Equipped)
9
Reclining Front Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
20
Lap-Shoulder Belt
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Air Bag Systems
27
How the Air Bag Systems Work
30
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
36
Center Passenger Position
36
Lap Belt
36
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
38
Rear Seat Passengers
38
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
41
Infants and Young Children
43
Restraint Systems for Children
47
Where to Put the Restraint
50
Top Strap
51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
57
Older Children
60
Safety Belt Extender
63
Checking Your Restraint Systems
63
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
63
Section 2 Features and Controls
64
Power Windows
66
Door Locks
69
Central Door Unlocking System
70
Power Door Locks
70
Automatic Door Locks
70
Delayed Locking
72
Rear Door Security Locks
73
Lockout Protection
73
Leaving Your Vehicle
74
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)
74
Operation
75
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
77
Battery Replacement
77
Trunk Lock Release
80
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
80
Trunk Security Override
80
Trunk Release Handle
81
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
81
Key in the Ignition
82
Parking at Night
82
Parking Lots
82
Content Theft-Deterrent System
83
Testing the Alarm
84
Ignition Positions
87
Key Reminder Warning
88
Starting Your Engine
88
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
88
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)
90
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
90
Automatic Transaxle Operation
91
Parking Brake
94
Shifting into PARK (P)
95
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
97
Torque Lock
97
Shifting out of PARK (P)
98
Parking over Things that Burn
98
Engine Exhaust
99
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
99
Tilt Wheel
100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
101
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
101
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
102
Flash-To-Pass Feature
102
Windshield Wipers
103
Windshield Washer
104
Cruise Control
105
Exterior Lamps
108
Lamps on Reminder
108
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
109
Cornering Lamps
109
Interior Lamps
110
Courtesy Lamps
110
Delayed Entry Lighting
111
Parade Dimming
111
Perimeter Lighting
111
Theater Dimming
111
Delayed Exit Lighting
111
Front Reading Lamps
112
Rear Reading Lamps
113
Glove Box Lamp
113
Battery Rundown Protection
113
Trunk Lamp
113
Convex Outside Mirror
117
Storage Compartments
117
Glove Box
117
Garage Door Opener Compartment
118
Front Center Console
121
Rear Armrest
122
Rear Seat Pass through
122
Convenience Net
122
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
123
Sun Visors
123
Front Ashtray
123
Rear Ashtray
123
Auxiliary Power Outlets
124
Onstar System (if Equipped)
125
Cellular Antenna
126
Onstar Services
126
Onstar System Limitations
128
Sunroof (Option)
129
Homelink Transmitter (if Equipped)
130
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
130
Training a Garage Opener with A"Rolling Code" Feature (if Equipped)
131
Resetting Defaults
132
Canadian Programming
132
Speedometer and Odometer
137
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
138
Safety Belt Reminder Light
139
Airbag Readiness Light
139
Battery Warning Light
140
Brake System Warning Light
141
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
142
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
143
Oil Pressure Light
147
Service Vehicle Soon Light
148
Security Light
149
Cruise Light
149
Fuel Gage
149
DIC Controls and Displays
151
DIC Warnings and Messages
153
Care of the HUD
162
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option)
162
How the System Works
162
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
164
Comfort Controls
165
Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control
165
Air Conditioning
167
Rear Window Defogger
168
Defogging and Defrosting
168
Ventilation System
170
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control
171
Audio Systems
171
Setting the Clock
171
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
172
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
182
Personal Choice Radio Controls (if Equipped)
186
Theft-Deterrent Feature
186
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
188
Understanding Radio Reception
189
Tips about Your Audio System
190
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
191
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
192
Heated Backlite Antenna
192
Care of Your Compact Discs
192
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
193
Defensive Driving
194
Drunken Driving
195
Control of a Vehicle
198
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
199
Braking in Emergencies
201
Traction Control System (if Equipped)
201
Power Steering
203
Steering Tips
203
Steering in Emergencies
204
Off-Road Recovery
205
Loss of Control
207
Driving at Night
208
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
210
Driving through Deep Standing Water
212
Driving through Flowing Water
212
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
212
City Driving
213
Freeway Driving
214
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
215
Highway Hypnosis
216
Hill and Mountain Roads
216
Winter Driving
218
Driving on Snow or Ice
219
If You're Caught in a Blizzard
220
Recreational Vehicle Towing
222
Dinghy Towing
223
Dolly Towing
223
Loading Your Vehicle
224
Automatic Level Control
226
Towing a Trailer
226
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
227
Weight of the Trailer
227
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
228
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
229
Safety Chains
229
Trailer Brakes
229
Driving with a Trailer
230
Following Distance
230
Making Turns
231
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
231
Driving on Grades
232
Parking on Hills
232
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
233
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
233
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
233
Section 5 Problems on the Road
234
Hazard Warning Flashers
235
Other Warning Devices
235
Jump Starting
236
Towing Your Vehicle
241
Engine Overheating
242
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
242
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
243
Cooling System
244
Recovery Tank
246
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
249
If a Tire Goes Flat
253
Changing a Flat Tire
253
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
254
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
256
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
261
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
262
Compact Spare Tire
263
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
264
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
264
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
265
Doing Your Own Service Work
266
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
267
Gasoline Octane
267
Gasoline Specifications
268
California Fuel
268
Fuels in Foreign Countries
269
Filling Your Tank
270
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
272
Checking Things under the Hood
273
Hood Release
273
Engine Compartment Overview
275
Checking Engine Oil
276
When to Add Engine Oil
277
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
278
Engine Oil Additives
279
When to Change Engine Oil
279
What to Do with Used Oil
281
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
281
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
284
Supercharger Oil
284
When to Check
284
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
285
How to Check
286
How to Add Fluid
288
Engine Coolant
289
What to Use
290
Checking Coolant
291
Radiator Pressure Cap
292
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
292
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
293
Windshield Washer Fluid
293
Adding Washer Fluid
294
Brake Fluid
295
Brake Wear
297
Brake Pedal Travel
298
Brake Adjustment
298
Replacing Brake System Parts
298
Vehicle Storage
299
Bulb Replacement
299
Halogen Bulbs
299
Front Turn Signal
304
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
310
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
313
Tire Inspection and Rotation
315
Buying New Tires
317
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
318
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
319
Wheel Replacement
319
Tire Chains
321
Appearance Care
321
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
322
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
322
Using Cleaner on Fabric
322
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
323
Cleaning Vinyl
323
Cleaning Leather
323
Care of Safety Belts
324
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
324
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
325
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
325
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
326
Washing Your Vehicle
326
Finish Care
326
Cleaning Tires
327
Sheet Metal Damage
328
Finish Damage
328
Underbody Maintenance
328
Chemical Paint Spotting
328
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
329
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
330
Engine Identification
330
Service Parts Identification Label
330
Electrical System
331
Add-On Electrical Equipment
331
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
331
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
337
Replacement Bulbs
340
Capacities and Specifications
340
Wheel Nut Torque
341
Engine Specifications
341
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
341
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
342
Your Vehicle and the Environment
343
Maintenance Requirements
343
How this Section Is Organized
344
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
345
Selecting the Right Schedule
345
Scheduled Maintenance
346
Short Trip/City Definition
346
Short Trip/City Intervals
346
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
349
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
363
At each Fuel Fill
372
At Least Once a Month
372
At Least Twice a Year
373
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
376
Exhaust System Inspection
376
Fuel System Inspection
377
Throttle System Inspection
377
Engine Cooling System Inspection
377
Brake System Inspection
377
Maintenance Record
380
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
384
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
385
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
387
Customer Assistance Offices
387
With Disabilities
388
All Overseas Locations
388
GM Mobility Program for Persons
388
Roadside Assistance
389
Canadian Roadside Assistance
390
Courtesy Transportation
391
Plan Ahead When Possible
391
Transportation Options
391
Additional Program Information
392
Warranty Information
393
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
393
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
394
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
394
Service Publications Ordering Information
395
Service Manuals
395
Current and Past Model Order Forms
395
Service Bulletins
395
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