Buick PARKAVENUE 1996

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual4
How to Use this Manual10
Safety Warnings and Symbols10
Vehicle Damage Warnings11
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems13
Seats and Seat Controls13
Manual Seat13
Power Seat13
Reclining Front Seatbacks16
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone18
Why Safety Belts Work19
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)29
Safety Belt35
Right Front Passenger Position35
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions37
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults41
Child Restraints45
Where to Put the Restraint45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position51
Safety Belt Extender56
Checking Your Restraint Systems56
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash56
Section 2 Features and Controls57
Door Locks59
Power Door Locks60
Lockout Protection63
Leaving Your Vehicle63
Battery Replacement68
Trunk Lock Release69
Remote Trunk Release69
Remote Trunk Release Lockout70
Trunk Security Override70
Key in the Ignition71
Parking at Night72
Parking Lots72
Ignition Positions76
Key Reminder Warning77
Starting Your Engine77
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)78
Automatic Transaxle Operation79
Automatic Ride Control82
Shifting into PARK (P)84
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running85
Torque Lock86
Shifting out of PARK (P)86
Parking over Things that Burn87
Engine Exhaust87
Running Your Engine While You're Parked88
Power Windows89
Window Lock89
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator91
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer92
Windshield Wipers93
Windshield Washer94
Washer Fluid Low94
Cruise Control95
Lamps on Reminder100
Interior Lamps102
Front Reading Lamps105
Rear Reading Lamps105
Battery Run-Down Protection106
Storage Compartments111
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter117
Front Ashtray117
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror118
Assist Handles119
Instrument Panel120
Instrument Panel Cluster122
Speedometer and Odometer124
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators125
Safety Belt Reminder Light125
Airbag Readiness Light126
Battery Warning Light126
Brake System Warning Light127
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light128
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light130
Low Coolant Warning Light131
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)131
Oil Level135
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems141
Ventilation System147
Defogging and Defrosting149
Rear Window Defogger (Option)150
Passenger Control151
Audio Systems152
Setting the Clock152
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player152
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control155
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control158
Theft-Deterrent Feature167
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player171
Care of Your Compact Discs171
Power Antenna Mast Care172
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road175
Defensive Driving175
Drunken Driving176
Control of a Vehicle179
Traction Control System (Option)182
Braking in Emergencies183
Power Steering183
Steering Tips183
Loss of Control187
Night Vision189
Driving through Deep Standing Water192
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips192
City Driving193
Before Leaving on a Long Trip195
Winter Driving198
Driving on Snow or Ice199
Loading Your Vehicle202
Towing a Trailer204
Electronic Level Control204
Weight of the Trailer Tongue206
Safety Chains208
Trailer Brakes208
Driving with a Trailer208
Following Distance209
Making Turns209
Driving on Grades210
Parking on Hills210
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill211
Maintenance When Trailer Towing211
Section 5 Problems on the Road213
Hazard Warning Flashers213
Jump Starting214
Other Warning Devices214
Towing Your Vehicle219
Front Towing221
Rear Towing222
Engine Overheating224
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine225
If a Tire Goes Flat234
Changing a Flat Tire234
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools235
Wheel Covers237
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire239
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools245
Compact Spare Tire246
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow247
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care249
Doing Your Own Service Work250
Filling Your Tank253
Checking Things under the Hood256
Engine Oil260
Check Oil Level260
Checking Engine Oil261
What Kind of Oil to Use262
When to Change Engine Oil264
What to Do with Used Oil264
Air Cleaner265
Supercharger Oil267
When to Check267
How to Check and Add Oil268
Automatic Transaxle Fluid268
When to Check and Change268
How to Add Fluid271
Engine Coolant271
Checking Coolant274
Radiator Pressure Cap275
When to Check Power Steering Fluid276
How to Check Power Steering Fluid276
What to Use276
Windshield Washer Fluid277
Adding Washer Fluid277
Brake Fluid278
Brake Wear280
Brake Pedal Travel280
Brake Adjustment280
Replacing Brake System Parts281
Vehicle Storage281
Bulb Replacement282
Halogen Bulbs282
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement286
Tire Pressure288
Tire Inspection and Rotation289
Uniform Tire Quality Grading291
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance292
Wheel Replacement293
Appearance Care295
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick295
Cleaning Vinyl297
Cleaning Leather297
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel298
Cleaning Speaker Covers298
Care of Safety Belts298
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades299
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick300
Washing Your Vehicle300
Finish Care300
Aluminum Wheels (if so Equipped)301
Sheet Metal Damage301
Finish Damage302
Underbody Maintenance302
Chemical Paint Spotting302
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)304
Service Parts Identification Label304
Engine Identification304
Electrical System305
Fuses and Circuit Breakers306
Replacement Bulbs311
Capacities and Specifications312
Air Conditioning Refrigerants313
Engine Specifications313
Vehicle Dimensions314
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts314
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule319
Your Vehicle and the Environment319
How this Section Is Organized320
Using Your Maintenance Schedule321
Selecting the Right Schedule321
Short Trip/City Intervals322
Long Trip/Highway Intervals323
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule325
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule345
At each Fuel Fill356
At Least Once a Month356
At Least Twice a Year357
At Least Once a Year357
Maintenance Record363
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information365
Customer Satisfaction Procedure365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users367
Courtesy Transportation369
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government371
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government372
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors372
Service and Owner Publications373
Service Bulletins374
Owner Publications374

Brand	Buick
Model	PARKAVENUE 1996
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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