1993 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 74

will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save battery power. Remember, the theft deterrent system won't arm if you lock the doors with a key or manualdoor lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry System. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. You must still shut off the alarm by inserting the key'in the door lock. Here's how toavoid setting off the alarm by accident: 0 If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Remote Keyless Entry System, if you have it. The alarm won't stop if you try to unlock a doorany other way. How to Test The Alarm The alarm can be tested by first havingthe driver's window down. Arm the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless the Entry System. Get out of the car and close door, wait for the security light to go out,then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock, then open the door. This should set thealarm off. If the alarm does not sound whenit should, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. If you don't wantto arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked after the doors are closed. Always unlock a door with'a key, or use the Remote Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. 0 72