1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual

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In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks andother military hardware. This post-war period broughtgreat styling and engineering changes which resulted inincreased sales. The torque converter automatictransmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came alongin 1949.A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953.And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille,(introduced in 1942)’ became more massive in thepost-war era.I953 Skylark1949 RoadmasterMotor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special“Car of the Year.” The first production V-6 engine wasused in the Special.vi
1962 Buick SpecialBuilt inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’sformer Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone ofGeneral Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-artassembly facility with more than 200 robots and otherhigh-tech equipment. It was completed in the fallof 1985.Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium Americanmotorcars with smooth power, high performance, richdetail and comfortable accommodation.Ed Mertz, ‘General Manager-, Buick Motor DivisionOur mission is simple:“Buick will provide Premium American Motorcarsbacked with services that exceed our customers’expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership,service and repurchase experience.”Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL.Buicks are DISTINCTIVE.Buicks are POWERFUL.Buicks are MATURE.
Page 3 and 4: The 1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner’
Page 6 and 7: “valve-in-head” engine, a light
Page 10 and 11: ~~~~~ ~How to Use This ManualMany p
Page 12 and 13: Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
Page 14 and 15: Rear Tilt Control (R): Raise the re
Page 16: The light on top of the switch will
Page 19 and 20: Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride
Page 21 and 22: or the instrument panel ...or the s
Page 23 and 24: How cu ear Safety Be,,, +erlyAdultT
Page 25 and 26: Adjust the height so that the shoul
Page 27 and 28: @ What’s wrong with this?You can
Page 29 and 30: Your Buick has two air bags -- one
Page 31 and 32: How the __Bag System WorksWhere is
Page 33 and 34: How does an air bag restrain?In mod
Page 35 and 36: Safety Belt-,ring PregnancySafety b
Page 37 and 38: Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very imp
Page 39 and 40: 3. To make the lap part tight, pull
Page 41 and 42: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Page 43 and 44: hChildrenEveryone in a vehicle need
Page 45 and 46: Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
Page 47 and 48: Your dealer can obtain the hardware
Page 49 and 50: Securing a Child Restraint in the C
Page 51 and 52: Securing a Child Restraint in the R
Page 53 and 54: Larger ChiL wAA7. To tighten the be
Page 55 and 56: Never do this.Here a child is sitti
Page 57 and 58: 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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- - er ’s Slae r ‘use PanelThe
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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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~ IMPORTANT:~ ATSection 7 Maintenan
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Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServic
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Maintenance ScheduleFollow this mai
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1I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sche
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~~ 7-9~I Short Trip/City Maintenanc
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I -71 Short Trip/City Maintenance S
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Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedul
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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17 Change engine oil and filter (or
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Sched
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22,500 Miles (37 500 km)0 Change en
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3 Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Sch
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0 Change automatic transaxle fluid
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Power Antenna ServiceClean power an
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transax
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wicantsandNOTE: Fluids and lubrican
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Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Infor
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For prompt assistance, please have
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Courtesy TransportationTo Buick Mot
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We prefer you utilize the Customer
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Service and Owner PublicationsServi
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nSection 9 InAir Bag ..............
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Wheels ............................
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GagesEngine Coolant Temperature ...
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Magnasteer ........................
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Replacing Parts After a Crash .....
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Chains ............................
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