1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

Trunk Lid Automatic Pull-Down Feature(Option)If your Buick has this option, never slam the trunk lid toclose it. Instead, gently lower the trunk lid until it isnearly shut -- the automatic pull-down will take overand lock the trunk firmly.A CAUTION:Your car may have an automatic pull-downfeature that helps close the trunk electronically.Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk lidas it goes down. Your fingers could be injured,and you would need someone to help you freethem. Keep your fingers away from the trunk lidas you close it and as it is going down.ITheftVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can makeit impossible to steal. However, there are ways youcan help.Key in the IgnitionIf you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s aneasy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- sodon’t do it.With the ignition OFF and the driver’s door open, you’llhear a chime reminding you to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Yoursteering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignitionand transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.