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BUICK 1997 Park Avenue Manual

BUICK 1997 Park Avenue Manual (421 pages)

Brand: BUICK | Category: Automobile | Size: 22 MB

Table of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
4
How to Use this Manual
10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
10
Vehicle Damage Warnings
11
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Seats and Seat Controls
14
Power Seats
14
Reclining Front Seatbacks
17
Head Restraints
19
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
20
Why Safety Belts Work
21
About Safety Belts and the Answers
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
25
Driver Position
25
Lap-Shoulder Belt
25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
31
Right Front Passenger Position
32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
32
How the Air Bag System Works
34
Center Passenger Position
38
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
43
Smaller Children and Babies
45
Child Restraints
47
Where to Put the Restraint
47
Top Strap
48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
53
Larger Children
56
Safety Belt Extender
59
Checking Your Restraint Systems
59
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
59
Section 2 Features and Controls
61
Door Locks
64
Central Door Unlocking System
65
Power Door Locks
65
Rear Door Security Locks
67
Lockout Protection
68
Leaving Your Vehicle
68
Remote Keyless Entry System
68
Operation
69
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
72
Battery Replacement
73
Trunk Lock Release
74
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
74
Trunk Security Override
74
Key in the Ignition
75
Parking at Night
75
Parking Lots
76
Content Theft-Deterrent
76
Testing the Alarm
77
Ignition Positions
80
Starting Your Engine
81
Key Reminder Warning
81
Retained Accessory Power
81
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
82
Automatic Transaxle Operation
83
Parking Brake
87
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
89
Torque Lock
90
Shifting out of PARK (P)
90
Parking over Things that Burn
91
Engine Exhaust
91
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
92
Power Windows
93
Window Lock
93
Tilt Wheel
94
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
95
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
96
Flash-To-Pass Feature
96
Windshield Wipers
97
Rain Sense Wipers (if Equipped)
98
Windshield Washer
99
Cruise Control
99
Exterior Lamps
104
Lamps on Reminder
104
Cornering Lamps
105
Interior Lamps
106
Front Reading Lamps
108
Trunk Lamp
109
Battery Run-Down Protection
109
Parade Dimming
109
Convex Outside Mirror
115
Storage Compartments
115
Glove Box
115
Garage Door Opener
116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
121
Cigarette Lighter
122
Auxiliary Power Outlets
123
Garment Hooks
123
Programming the Transmitter
125
Operating the Transmitter
126
Erasing Channels
127
Instrument Panel
128
Instrument Panel Cluster
130
Speedometer and Odometer
132
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
133
Safety Belt Reminder Light
133
Airbag Readiness Light
134
Battery Warning Light
134
Brake System Warning Light
135
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
137
Oil Pressure Light
140
Service Vehicle Soon Light
141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
153
Comfort Controls
154
Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control
154
Air Conditioning
157
Ventilation System
158
Defogging and Defrosting
160
Rear Window Defogger
160
Audio Systems
162
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
166
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)
170
Trunk Mounted CD Changer (Option)
179
Theft-Deterrent Feature
182
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)
184
Understanding Radio Reception
185
Tips about Your Audio System
185
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
186
Care of Your Compact Discs
187
Heated Backlite Antenna
187
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
189
Defensive Driving
190
Drunken Driving
190
Control of a Vehicle
194
Anti-Lock Brakes
195
Traction Control System (if Equipped)
197
Braking in Emergencies
198
Power Steering
198
Steering Tips
199
Steering in Emergencies
200
Off-Road Recovery
201
Loss of Control
203
Driving at Night
204
Night Vision
205
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
206
Driving through Deep Standing Water
208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
208
City Driving
209
Freeway Driving
210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
211
Highway Hypnosis
212
Hill and Mountain Roads
212
Winter Driving
214
Driving on Snow or Ice
215
Loading Your Vehicle
218
Towing a Trailer
220
Electronic Level Control
220
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
222
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
223
Making Turns
225
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
225
Section 5 Problems on the Road
229
Hazard Warning Flashers
230
Other Warning Devices
230
Jump Starting
231
Towing Your Vehicle
235
Front Towing
237
Rear Towing
238
Engine Overheating
240
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
240
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
241
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
247
If a Tire Goes Flat
250
Changing a Flat Tire
250
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
251
Wheel Covers
252
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
253
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
258
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
259
Compact Spare Tire
260
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
262
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
265
Doing Your Own Service Work
266
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
267
Fuels in Foreign Countries
269
Filling Your Tank
270
Checking Things under the Hood
273
Engine Oil
276
Checking Engine Oil
277
What Kind of Oil to Use
278
Engine Oil Additives
280
When to Change Engine Oil
280
Air Cleaner
281
Supercharger Oil
284
How to Check and Add Oil
284
When to Check
284
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
285
When to Check and Change
285
How to Check
285
How to Add Fluid
287
Engine Coolant
288
What to Use
289
Checking Coolant
290
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
293
Brake Fluid
294
Brake Wear
296
Brake Pedal Travel
297
Brake Adjustment
297
Replacing Brake System Parts
297
Bulb Replacement
298
Halogen Bulbs
298
Front Turn Signal
301
Headlamp Aiming
302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
310
Tire Pressure
312
Tire Inspection and Rotation
314
Buying New Tires
316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
318
Wheel Replacement
318
Tire Chains
320
Appearance Care
320
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick
321
Care of Safety Belts
324
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
324
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick
325
Sheet Metal Damage
327
Finish Damage
327
Underbody Maintenance
328
Chemical Paint Spotting
328
Appearance Care Materials Chart
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
332
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
337
Replacement Bulbs
339
Capacities and Specifications
340
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
341
Engine Specifications
341
Vehicle Dimensions
342
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
342
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
345
Your Vehicle and the Environment
346
How this Section Is Organized
347
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
348
Selecting the Right Schedule
348
Short Trip/City Intervals
349
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule
351
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
359
Long Tripmighway ,Maintenance Schedule
372
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
378
At each Fuel Fill
383
At Least Once a Month
383
At Least Twice a Year
384
At Least Once a Year
384
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
393
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
394
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
396
Canadian Roadside Assistance
397
Courtesy Transportation
398
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
399
Warranty Information
400
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
400
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
401
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
401
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada
401

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BUICK 1997 Park Avenue Manual

BUICK 1997 Park Avenue Manual (389 pages)

Brand: BUICK | Category: Automobile | Size: 20 MB

Table of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
4
How to Use this Manual
10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
10
Vehicle Damage Warnings
11
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
13
Seats and Seat Controls
13
Manual Seat
13
Power Seat
13
Reclining Front Seatbacks
16
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
18
Why Safety Belts Work
19
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
29
Safety Belt
35
Right Front Passenger Position
35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
41
Child Restraints
45
Where to Put the Restraint
45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
51
Safety Belt Extender
56
Checking Your Restraint Systems
56
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
56
Section 2 Features and Controls
57
Door Locks
59
Power Door Locks
60
Lockout Protection
63
Leaving Your Vehicle
63
Battery Replacement
68
Trunk Lock Release
69
Remote Trunk Release
69
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
70
Trunk Security Override
70
Key in the Ignition
71
Parking at Night
72
Parking Lots
72
Ignition Positions
76
Key Reminder Warning
77
Starting Your Engine
77
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
78
Automatic Transaxle Operation
79
Automatic Ride Control
82
Shifting into PARK (P)
84
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
85
Torque Lock
86
Shifting out of PARK (P)
86
Parking over Things that Burn
87
Engine Exhaust
87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked
88
Power Windows
89
Window Lock
89
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
91
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
92
Windshield Wipers
93
Windshield Washer
94
Washer Fluid Low
94
Cruise Control
95
Lamps on Reminder
100
Interior Lamps
102
Front Reading Lamps
105
Rear Reading Lamps
105
Battery Run-Down Protection
106
Storage Compartments
111
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
117
Front Ashtray
117
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
118
Assist Handles
119
Instrument Panel
120
Instrument Panel Cluster
122
Speedometer and Odometer
124
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
125
Safety Belt Reminder Light
125
Airbag Readiness Light
126
Battery Warning Light
126
Brake System Warning Light
127
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
128
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
130
Low Coolant Warning Light
131
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
131
Oil Level
135
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
141
Ventilation System
147
Defogging and Defrosting
149
Rear Window Defogger (Option)
150
Passenger Control
151
Audio Systems
152
Setting the Clock
152
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
152
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control
155
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control
158
Theft-Deterrent Feature
167
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
171
Care of Your Compact Discs
171
Power Antenna Mast Care
172
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
175
Defensive Driving
175
Drunken Driving
176
Control of a Vehicle
179
Traction Control System (Option)
182
Braking in Emergencies
183
Power Steering
183
Steering Tips
183
Loss of Control
187
Night Vision
189
Driving through Deep Standing Water
192
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
192
City Driving
193
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
195
Winter Driving
198
Driving on Snow or Ice
199
Loading Your Vehicle
202
Towing a Trailer
204
Electronic Level Control
204
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
206
Safety Chains
208
Trailer Brakes
208
Driving with a Trailer
208
Following Distance
209
Making Turns
209
Driving on Grades
210
Parking on Hills
210
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
211
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
211
Section 5 Problems on the Road
213
Hazard Warning Flashers
213
Jump Starting
214
Other Warning Devices
214
Towing Your Vehicle
219
Front Towing
221
Rear Towing
222
Engine Overheating
224
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
225
If a Tire Goes Flat
234
Changing a Flat Tire
234
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
235
Wheel Covers
237
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
239
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
245
Compact Spare Tire
246
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
247
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
249
Doing Your Own Service Work
250
Filling Your Tank
253
Checking Things under the Hood
256
Engine Oil
260
Check Oil Level
260
Checking Engine Oil
261
What Kind of Oil to Use
262
When to Change Engine Oil
264
What to Do with Used Oil
264
Air Cleaner
265
Supercharger Oil
267
When to Check
267
How to Check and Add Oil
268
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
268
When to Check and Change
268
How to Add Fluid
271
Engine Coolant
271
Checking Coolant
274
Radiator Pressure Cap
275
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
276
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
276
What to Use
276
Windshield Washer Fluid
277
Adding Washer Fluid
277
Brake Fluid
278
Brake Wear
280
Brake Pedal Travel
280
Brake Adjustment
280
Replacing Brake System Parts
281
Vehicle Storage
281
Bulb Replacement
282
Halogen Bulbs
282
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
286
Tire Pressure
288
Tire Inspection and Rotation
289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
291
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
292
Wheel Replacement
293
Appearance Care
295
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick
295
Cleaning Vinyl
297
Cleaning Leather
297
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
298
Cleaning Speaker Covers
298
Care of Safety Belts
298
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
299
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick
300
Washing Your Vehicle
300
Finish Care
300
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)
301
Sheet Metal Damage
301
Finish Damage
302
Underbody Maintenance
302
Chemical Paint Spotting
302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
304
Service Parts Identification Label
304
Engine Identification
304
Electrical System
305
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
306
Replacement Bulbs
311
Capacities and Specifications
312
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
313
Engine Specifications
313
Vehicle Dimensions
314
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
314
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
319
Your Vehicle and the Environment
319
How this Section Is Organized
320
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
321
Selecting the Right Schedule
321
Short Trip/City Intervals
322
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
323
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule
325
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
345
At each Fuel Fill
356
At Least Once a Month
356
At Least Twice a Year
357
At Least Once a Year
357
Maintenance Record
363
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
367
Courtesy Transportation
369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
372
Service and Owner Publications
373
Service Bulletins
374
Owner Publications
374

BUICK 1997 Park Avenue Manual

BUICK 1997 Park Avenue Manual (324 pages)

Brand: BUICK | Category: Automobile | Size: 17 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

11
- How to Use this Manual
  12
Part 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

15
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  15
  - Seatsandseatcontrols
    16
  - Headrestraints
    20
  - Safetybelts
    21
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    28
  - Lap-Shoulderbelt
    29
  - Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)
    36
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    43
  - Children
    48
    
    Smaller Children and Babies
    48
    
    Child Restraints
    50
    
    Largerchildren
    60
  - Safetybeltextender
    63
  - Checking Your Restraint System
    63
  - Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash
    64
Part 2 Features and Controls

65
- This Part Tells You How to Use Your Seats and Safety Belts Properly. It also Explains the "SRS" System. Featuresandcontrols
  65
  - Keys
    66
  - Doorlocks
    67
  - Newvehiclebreak-In
    81
  - Startingtheengine
    83
  - Shifting the Transaxle
    85
  - Windows
    95
  - Tiltsteeringwheel
    95
  - Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever
    96
    
    Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
    98
    
    Windshield Wipermasher
    98
    
    Cruisecontrol
    100
  - Headlights
    105
  - Mirrors
    110
  - Instrumentpanel
    121
    
    Speedometer and Odometer
    121
    
    Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
    122
- Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
  133
Part 4 Your Driving and the Road

163
- Yourdrivingandtheroad
  163
  - Defensivedriving
    164
  - Drunkendriving
    164
  - Controlofavehicle
    167
    
    Braking
    168
    
    Steering
    172
    
    Passing
    174
  - Lossofcontrol
    175
  - Drivingatnight
    177
  - Drivingintherain
    178
  - Citydriving
    181
  - Freewaydriving
    182
  - Hillandmountainroads
    184
  - Winterdriving
    186
  - Towingatrailer
    186
Part 5 Problems on the Road

197
- Problemsontheroad
  197
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    198
  - Other Wa-Ning Devices
    199
  - Jump"Starting
    200
  - Towingyourbuick
    205
  - Engineoverheating
    209
  - Ifatiregoesflat
    216
  - Changingaflattire
    217
  - Compact Spare Tire
    226
  - If You're Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    227
Part 6 Service and Appearance Care

229
- Serviceand Appearancecare
  229
  - Service
    230
  - Fuel
    231
  - Hoodrelease
    236
  - Engineoil
    240
  - Aircleaner
    245
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    246
  - Enginecoolant
    249
  - Powersteeringfluid
    252
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    253
  - Brakes
    254
  - Battery
    257
  - Bulbreplacement
    258
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    260
  - Tires
    262
  - Appearancecare
    270
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    278
  - Fusesandcircuitbreakers
    279
  - Capacities and Specifications
    284
Part 7 Maintenance Schedule

285
- Maintenanceschedule
  285
- Introduction
  286
  - A Word about Maintenance
    286
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment
    287
  - How this Part Is Organized
    287
- Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
  289
  - Using Your Maintenance Schedules
    289
  - Selecting the Right Schedule
    289
  - Schedule1
    289
  - Schedule11
    289
  - Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services
    294
- Section B: Owner Checks and Services
  296
  - Ateachfuelfill
    296
  - Atleastonceamonth
    297
  - Atleastonceayear
    297
- Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
  300
- Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  301
- Section E: Maintenance Record
  303
- Customer Assistance Information
  305
- Index
  313

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