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The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner’
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“valve-in-head” engine, a light
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In World War 11, Buick built aircra
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~~~~~ ~How to Use This ManualMany p
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Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
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Rear Tilt Control (R): Raise the re
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The light on top of the switch will
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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride
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or the instrument panel ...or the s
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How cu ear Safety Be,,, +erlyAdultT
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Adjust the height so that the shoul
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@ What’s wrong with this?You can
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Your Buick has two air bags -- one
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How the __Bag System WorksWhere is
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How does an air bag restrain?In mod
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Safety Belt-,ring PregnancySafety b
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Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very imp
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3. To make the lap part tight, pull
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
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hChildrenEveryone in a vehicle need
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Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
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Your dealer can obtain the hardware
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Securing a Child Restraint in the C
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Securing a Child Restraint in the R
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Larger ChiL wAA7. To tighten the be
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Never do this.Here a child is sitti
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Section 2 Features and ControlsHere
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Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
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uDrdmizing Your Memory Door Locks F
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Lockout ProtectionThe power door lo
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To program the system:1.2.Adjust th
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Pressing the door lock switch twice
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To replace the battery:1.2.3.4.5.In
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Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Featu
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If a door or the trunk is opened wi
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If you accidentally use a key that
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~~ ~~Key Reminder WarningIf you lea
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4. After you’ve used the coolant
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AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@): This posit
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Pal _____Your Park Avenue has aPUSH
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engin
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Parking Over Things That BurnEngine
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WindowsPower WindowsSwitches on the
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicat
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Windshield WipersYou control the wi
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Cruise ControlWith cruise control,
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Resuming a Set SpeedSetting the cru
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Using Cruise Control on HillsHaw we
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Lamp Monitors (Option)This system w
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Time Out Feature (Option)On vehicle
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Front Reading LampsRear Reading Lam
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Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview M
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use a cotton swab ana glass cleaner
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Convex Outside MirrorYour passenger
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1. To place your garagedoor opener
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IFront Storage Armrest8. Snap the p
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Ashtrays and Cigarette LighterFront
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Rear License Plate HolderTo use the
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1. Air Outlet2. Headlamps Switch3.
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0021noGage Cluster
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicator
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Voltage Indicator (Option)8WIf you
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Traction Control System Warning Lig
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Low Coolant Warning LightCOOLANTLOW
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If the Light Is On SteadyYou may be
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Check Oil Level Light (Option)Don
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Door Ajar Light (Option)DOORAJARWhe
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NOTES
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audi
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Dual Automatic ComforTempClimate Co
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Manual OperationYou may also manual
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HeatingIf you have the electronic t
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Ventilation Tips0000Keep the hood a
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Passenger ControlIf you have the du
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knob when the ignition is off, the
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Pla
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Playing a Cassette TapeThe longer s
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RECALL: Press this button briefly t
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PREV (1): Press this button to go t
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PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushb
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SOURCE: Press this button to change
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Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK" i
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Steering Wheel Controls (Option)If
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Care of Your Cassette Tape PlayerA
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NOTES
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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It’s the amount of alcohol that c
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Control of a VehicleYou have three
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The anti-lock system can change the
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To turn the system off, pressthe bu
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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find somet
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0 Check your mirrors, glance over y
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Here are some tips on night driving
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Driving too fast through large wate
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City DrivingHere are ways to increa
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The exit speed is usually posted.Re
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If you drive regularly in steep cou
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Driving on Snow or IceMost of the t
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Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to
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MFDBYGENERALMOTORSCORPDATE GVWR GAW
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Your vehicle can tow a trailer if i
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If you’re using a weight-carrying
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Following DistanceStay at least twi
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When You Are Ready to Leave AfterPa
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Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere
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~NOTICE:NOTICE:If the other system
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7. Connect the redpositive (+) cabl
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Towing Your VehicleTry to have a GM
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Front TowingAttach T-hook chainsbeh
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Position the lower sling crossbar d
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
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\I A CAUTION:IHeater and radiator h
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A I CAUTION:You can be burned if yo
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Horn ).,AddCL=-~=- to the Radiator1
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6. Start the engine and let it run
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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsTh
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Wheel CoversThe following steps are
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
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~ Rust'8. Remove any rust or dirtfr
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A CAUTION:- 11. In a crisscross seq
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Storing the Spare Tire and ToolsSto
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If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Ca
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’ provideFuelThe 8th digit of you
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Filling Your Tank/A CAUTION:IGasol-
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L I.If you get gasoline on yourself
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Lift up on this lever asgoulift up
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3800 Supercharged (L67) Engine (Opt
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It’s a good idea to check your en
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADEENGI
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4Air CleanerThe air cleaner is in t
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1Supercharger OilOperati--; the eng
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How to CheckBecause this operation
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How to Add FluidRefer to the Mainte
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~~‘ A CAUTICY:NOTICE:-Adding only
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Radiator Pressure Capnrning the rad
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Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseW
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What to AddWhen you do need brake f
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Replacing Brake System PartsThe bra
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1. Remove the retainers by turning
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Two taillamp bulbs are a tabbed ass
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TiresWe don’t make tires. Your ne
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Tire Inspection and Rotation ,Tires
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Mixing tires could cal ! you to los
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Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel
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Appearance CareRemember, cleaning p
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Non-Greasy StainsStains caused by c
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GlassGlass should be cleaned often.
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surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon
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cENNUMBERI SIZE 1 DESCRIPTION USAGE
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Electrical SystemAdd-on Electrical
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Position4B5B6B7B8B9B1c2c3c4c5c6C7c8
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Replacement BulbsEXTERIORHeadlampBU
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Air Conditioning RefrigerantsNot al
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Engine Accessory Belt (L36)A. Power
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NOTES
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