Buick PARKAVENUE 1997

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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 Controls14
Power Seats14
Reclining Front Seatbacks17
Head Restraints19
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work21
About Safety Belts and the Answers24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly25
Driver Position25
Lap-Shoulder Belt25
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy31
Right Front Passenger Position32
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)32
How the Air Bag System Works34
Center Passenger Position38
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions40
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults43
Smaller Children and Babies45
Child Restraints47
Where to Put the Restraint47
Top Strap48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position53
Larger Children56
Safety Belt Extender59
Checking Your Restraint Systems59
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash59
Section 2 Features and Controls61
Door Locks64
Central Door Unlocking System65
Power Door Locks65
Rear Door Security Locks67
Lockout Protection68
Leaving Your Vehicle68
Remote Keyless Entry System68
Operation69
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle72
Battery Replacement73
Trunk Lock Release74
Remote Trunk Release Lockout74
Trunk Security Override74
Key in the Ignition75
Parking at Night75
Parking Lots76
Content Theft-Deterrent76
Testing the Alarm77
Ignition Positions80
Starting Your Engine81
Key Reminder Warning81
Retained Accessory Power81
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)82
Automatic Transaxle Operation83
Parking Brake87
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running89
Torque Lock90
Shifting out of PARK (P)90
Parking over Things that Burn91
Engine Exhaust91
Running Your Engine While You're Parked92
Power Windows93
Window Lock93
Tilt Wheel94
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator95
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer96
Flash-To-Pass Feature96
Windshield Wipers97
Rain Sense Wipers (if Equipped)98
Windshield Washer99
Cruise Control99
Exterior Lamps104
Lamps on Reminder104
Cornering Lamps105
Interior Lamps106
Front Reading Lamps108
Trunk Lamp109
Battery Run-Down Protection109
Parade Dimming109
Convex Outside Mirror115
Storage Compartments115
Glove Box115
Garage Door Opener116
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter121
Cigarette Lighter122
Auxiliary Power Outlets123
Garment Hooks123
Programming the Transmitter125
Operating the Transmitter126
Erasing Channels127
Instrument Panel128
Instrument Panel Cluster130
Speedometer and Odometer132
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators133
Safety Belt Reminder Light133
Airbag Readiness Light134
Battery Warning Light134
Brake System Warning Light135
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light136
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage137
Oil Pressure Light140
Service Vehicle Soon Light141
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems153
Comfort Controls154
Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control154
Air Conditioning157
Ventilation System158
Defogging and Defrosting160
Rear Window Defogger160
Audio Systems162
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 Feature182
Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)184
Understanding Radio Reception185
Tips about Your Audio System185
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player186
Care of Your Compact Discs187
Heated Backlite Antenna187
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road189
Defensive Driving190
Drunken Driving190
Control of a Vehicle194
Anti-Lock Brakes195
Traction Control System (if Equipped)197
Braking in Emergencies198
Power Steering198
Steering Tips199
Steering in Emergencies200
Off-Road Recovery201
Loss of Control203
Driving at Night204
Night Vision205
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads206
Driving through Deep Standing Water208
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips208
City Driving209
Freeway Driving210
Before Leaving on a Long Trip211
Highway Hypnosis212
Hill and Mountain Roads212
Winter Driving214
Driving on Snow or Ice215
Loading Your Vehicle218
Towing a Trailer220
Electronic Level Control220
Weight of the Trailer Tongue222
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires223
Making Turns225
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer225
Section 5 Problems on the Road229
Hazard Warning Flashers230
Other Warning Devices230
Jump Starting231
Towing Your Vehicle235
Front Towing237
Rear Towing238
Engine Overheating240
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine240
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine241
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator247
If a Tire Goes Flat250
Changing a Flat Tire250
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools251
Wheel Covers252
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire253
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools258
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools259
Compact Spare Tire260
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out262
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care265
Doing Your Own Service Work266
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle267
Fuels in Foreign Countries269
Filling Your Tank270
Checking Things under the Hood273
Engine Oil276
Checking Engine Oil277
What Kind of Oil to Use278
Engine Oil Additives280
When to Change Engine Oil280
Air Cleaner281
Supercharger Oil284
How to Check and Add Oil284
When to Check284
Automatic Transaxle Fluid285
When to Check and Change285
How to Check285
How to Add Fluid287
Engine Coolant288
What to Use289
Checking Coolant290
Radiator Pressure Cap292
When to Check Power Steering Fluid292
How to Check Power Steering Fluid293
Windshield Washer Fluid293
Adding Washer Fluid293
Brake Fluid294
Brake Wear296
Brake Pedal Travel297
Brake Adjustment297
Replacing Brake System Parts297
Bulb Replacement298
Halogen Bulbs298
Front Turn Signal301
Headlamp Aiming302
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement310
Tire Pressure312
Tire Inspection and Rotation314
Buying New Tires316
Uniform Tire Quality Grading317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance318
Wheel Replacement318
Tire Chains320
Appearance Care320
Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick321
Care of Safety Belts324
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades324
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick325
Sheet Metal Damage327
Finish Damage327
Underbody Maintenance328
Chemical Paint Spotting328
Appearance Care Materials Chart329
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)330
Engine Identification330
Service Parts Identification Label330
Electrical System331
Add-On Electrical Equipment331
Fuses and Circuit Breakers332
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion337
Replacement Bulbs339
Capacities and Specifications340
Air Conditioning Refrigerants341
Engine Specifications341
Vehicle Dimensions342
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts342
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule345
Your Vehicle and the Environment346
How this Section Is Organized347
Using Your Maintenance Schedule348
Selecting the Right Schedule348
Short Trip/City Intervals349
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule351
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule359
Long Tripmighway ,Maintenance Schedule372
Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule378
At each Fuel Fill383
At Least Once a Month383
At Least Twice a Year384
At Least Once a Year384
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information393
Customer Satisfaction Procedure394
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users396
Canadian Roadside Assistance397
Courtesy Transportation398
GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program399
Warranty Information400
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government400
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government401
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors401
Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada401

Brand	Buick
Model	PARKAVENUE 1997
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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