Buick 2004 Park Avenue User Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-27
Air Bag Systems
...................................... 1-49
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-58
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-23
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-36
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-41
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
............................. 2-43
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-47
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-50
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-51
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-24
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
......... 3-32
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-47
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-57
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-31
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-49
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-61
Tires
...................................................... 5-62
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-90
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-98
Electrical System
...................................... 5-98
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-108
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
...... 5-109
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-10
Index
.................................................................1
2004 Buick Park Avenue Owner Manual M

Buick 2004 Park Avenue Specifications

General

Brand	Buick
Model	2004 Park Avenue
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Safety Belts

Information on why safety belts are important, how to wear them properly, and answers to common questions.

Child Restraints

Guidance on using safety belts for older children and information on child restraint systems.

Air Bag Systems

Explanation of frontal and side impact air bag systems, their operation, and safety precautions.

Instrument Panel

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Description of warning lights and gages that signal vehicle functions or problems.

Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Key advice for driving defensively, including maintaining focus and expecting the unexpected.

Drunken Driving

Information on the dangers of alcohol impairment and its effects on driving abilities.

Service and Appearance Care

Tires

Guidelines on tire maintenance, safety, performance criteria, and sidewall labeling.

Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Details on mileage-based maintenance services and GM-trained service personnel.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Roadside Assistance Program

Reporting Safety Defects