1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
1995 Buick Park Avenue Manual
1995 Buick Park Avenue manual content summary:
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@ The 1995 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how t o use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains "SRS" system. FeaturesandControls ...This section explains how t o start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 4
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head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the entire automotive industry. William C. Durant was instrumental in promoting Buicks across the country using his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. outlets and salespeople a s the nucleus of a giant distribution system. He - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 7
driven from Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to Santiago, Chilein 1914. I Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through mud like no other car. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. During World War I, Buick built Liberty aircraft engines as well - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 8
came along in 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 the post-war era. 1953 Skylark I949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 9
formed the cornerstone of General Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-art assembly facility with more than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. It was completed in the fall of 1985. "Buick will provide Premium American Motorcars backed with services that exceed our customers? expectations - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 10
vehicle. This will help you learn about the features controls for and your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell . But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 12
some o f your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER 45 -F- e5 1 '1 & . SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT (a) a b RADIO VOLUME ak CONDITIONING AIR 3 3 FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W LAMPSoR HIGH BEAM -0 = VENTILATING FAN TEMP b& OIL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LIGHTER ,111, FOG - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about the seatsin your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Manual Seat Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Power Seat Controls Center (C): Move the seat forward by back or holding the control to the front or back. Raise the seat by holding the control to the left. Hold the control to the right to lower the seat. Rear Tilt Control (R):Raise the rear of the seat by holding the switch to the left. Holding - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 15
Buick is in PARK (P) with the ignition ON, push the MEMORY button you just stored and the seat and mirrors will go to where you've just set them. With the ignition OFF, the system allows you to get out of the car more easily. Push it while you're in PARK (P) with the ignition ON, or anytime - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Remote Keyless Entry Personalization Feature (Option) To program the system: 1. Adjust the driver's seat, including the recliner a different seat and mirror position by following the same steps. If your Park Avenue is equipped with this personalization feature, each key fob can be programmed to - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 17
UNLOCK button on the appropriate fob within five seconds. You will hear two beeps. This personalization featurewill work only when the vehicle is in the PARK (P) position. A beep will sound inside the vehicle when the UNLOCK button on the fob is pressed to move the seat and mirrors. To turn off - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 18
A CAUTION: But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 1-6 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 19
the front passenger's seat forward and the front passenger seat will begin to warm up. The light on top of the switch will turn orange for low or red for high. Push the switch a crash. If your vehicle has this option, the controls are located to the side of the driver and front passenger seats. 1-7 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 20
: They're for Everyone This part of the rnarlual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not d o with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, o r "air bag" system. Your car has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. e I I Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-9 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 22
f I Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, i t could b.e the windshield ... 1-10 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 23
or the instrument panel or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 24
in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with, safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts,.Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 25
your Buick, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 26
force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or'even fatal injuries. Theshoulder belt should go overthe shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. To move it down, squeeze the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 27
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 28
@ I What's wrong with this? I I I I I I I I I 1 A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 29
&: What's wrong with this? I I I I I I A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at times. all 1-17 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 30
What's wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-18 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 31
just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ?'his part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (,SRS),or air bag system. Your Buick has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 32
AIRBAG AIR BAG There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for more information. 1-20 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 33
How the Air Bag System Works The right front passenger's air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is i n the middle of the steering wheel. 1-21 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 34
as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal 01- near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 35
. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnosticmodule, which records informationabout the air bag system. The module records information about readiness the of the system,when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 36
on your vehicle. Your Buick dealer and the 1995 Park Avenue Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. NOTICE: If you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 37
wear safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and correct bucklewhen buckling your lap-shoulder belt. If you find that the latch plate will - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 38
Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a frontsplit seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seatingposition, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-26 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 39
h 1 I Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions I U Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 40
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the lap belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release button - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 41
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. .. To unlatch the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 42
of the seatback. Here is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. You - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 43
of the seatback. Pull the shoulder belt out of the retractor, and place the guide over thebelt. Make sure that the guide is between the button stop on the belt and the retractor. Insert the two edges of the belt into the slots the guide. of 4. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 44
in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges together s o that you can take them out fro111 the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Rotate the guide and clip inward and in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 45
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on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 47
Top Strap Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 48
in the kit. Use the tether hardware kit available from the dealer. The hardware and installation instructions were specifically designed for thisvehicle. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 49
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-37 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 50
the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be using the lap belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 51
See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 2. Put the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 52
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position u Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 53
You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Index.) - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 54
pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-42 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Larger Children Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. Children who - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 56
to the child's face neck? or A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. Tf the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. 1-45 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 58
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash,then you need new belts. Checking Your Restraint Systems - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 59
Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features o n your Buick, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systemsthat tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 60
are for the ignition only. When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the forthe doars and all other locks. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number new features that of can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 61
the driver's door. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside, useyour door key. Door Locks If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system and it is activated, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 62
control on the door down. Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks (Option) Close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you move your shiftlever out of PARK into PARK (P). To program the automatic door locks: 1. Close your doors and turn the ignition ON. 2 . Keep your foot on the brake pedal. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 63
then move the shift lever back into PARK (P). To cancel the rear door security lock: CHILD 5 . Release the UNLOCK switch. Rear Door Security Locks Your Buick is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your car from the inside. To use one - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 64
. See the instructions later in this section on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far from y6uf vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for service - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 65
matched to it. To match a transmitter, use the following instructions. 1. Have both transmitters that will be matched to the car present, even if only one is new. Remove the car keys from the ignition and have them with you. Theft-Deterrent System If your vehicle also has this option, the key tag - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 66
the transmitter is now matched. If there is 110 response. check the transmitter batteries. If you d o not want to match a second wire and start over a t Step 3. BLK ASSEMBLY LINE DIAGNOSTIC LINK (ALDL) CONNECTOR 6. Remove the jumper wire. (Note: The system will not operate if the jumper wire - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 67
this if pull-down feature. If you do, you may damage the pull-down system. 1 To replace the batteries: 1. Remove the screw from the back cover. 2. Lift off the front cover, bottom half first. 3. Remove and replace the batteries. Put them in as the instructions under the batteries indicate. 2-9 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 68
. The TRUNK button is on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Itwl il release the t u k lock when rn the transaxle isin PARK (I?) or NEUTRAL (N).If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it willalso unlock yourtrunk. 2-10 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 69
it's dark, and the lamps inside your Buick will go on. They'll go off when you start your engine, or when 25 seconds have passed. If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System option, it can make the illuminated entry system work too. (See "Remote Keyless Entry System" in the Index.) If you have - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 70
the glove box. driver's. 3. Lock all the doors except the 4. Then take the door key with you. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this option,it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, theSECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is OFF). This - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Keyless Entry System. Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the SECURITY light to go out. Then x-each in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the a1arln . If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 72
a new key made. If you're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on and stays on, you will be able torestart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key% system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 73
New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in.'' But it first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings mean can premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 74
must have your car in motion while the engine is off. A - - E (D) RUN: This is the position for driving. (E) START This key position starts your engine. NOTICE: With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions: (A) ACCESSORY: This position lets - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 75
starter motor. 2. If it doesn't startright away, hold your key in START for aboutthree to five secondsat a timeuntil your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery. Starting Your Engine Move your shift leverto PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 76
come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 77
,we ask that you contact your Buick dealer in the areawhere you'll be parking your vehicle. The dealercan give you the best advice for that particular area. PARK (P): This locksyour front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine becauseyour vehicle can't move easily. 2-19 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. Ensure theshift lever is fully PARK (P) range before in starting theengine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift fromPARK (P) when the To rock your vehicle back and - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 79
. You'll shift downto the next gear and have more power. () a: 1 NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N) with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. THIRD GEAR(3): This is like OVERDRIVE (@),but you never go intoOverdrive. Here are some times - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 80
help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and slower than 65 mph (105 km/h), or you can damage your engine. NOTICE: If your front wheels can't rotate, don't try Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in position on hill. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 81
system warning light will come on. If you try to drive off with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake can cause on your rear brakesto overheat. You may haveto replace - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Shifting IntoPARK (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: I 0 Pull the lever toward YOU. I . Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2-24 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 83
walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you've moved the shift lever into the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 84
of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If "torque lock" does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 85
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 86
Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with the enginerunning. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you are parking on a hilland if you're pulling a - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 87
Power Windows driver canstill control all the windows with the switch in the locked position. it highest level togive your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Your power window controls are on the armrest. The switch for the driver's window an express-down has feature. Pull the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 88
the steering column includes your: 0 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High-Low Beam and Passing Signal Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 89
with added wiring for the Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly to make sure they are working. Headlamp High-Low Beam To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. When the high beams are on, this blue light - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 90
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose blades become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear away snow or ice - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 91
vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often. To get more fluid on the windshield, push and hold the paddle. Spraying will continue as longas the paddle is held. If this light comes on, it means you're low on washer fluid. WASHER - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 92
manufacturer's instructions for adding water. a Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other partsof the washer system. Also, can damage your paint. When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. 2-34 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 93
To Set Cruise Control If your vehicle is in cruise control the optional when traction control system begins limit wheel spin, the to cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System"in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safelyuse it again,you may turn the cruise - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 94
2. Get up to the speed you want. To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control,But you don't need to reset it. Once you're going about 25 nlph (40 km/h) or more, you can move - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 95
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here's the first: Here's the second way to go to a higher speed: 0 1. Use the accelerator pedal - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 96
you do this, you'll go1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Step lightly on the brake pedal, or 0 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Lamps I This switch controlsthese systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps LicenseLamps 0 Lamps ON Warning If the parking lamp or headlamp switch is left on you'll hear a warning tone when you turn the ignition off and open the driver's door. Panel Lights Instrument panel light brightness can be - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 98
you move the control almost all the way in the other direction, so it's just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes. Please don't coverthe light sensor. If you cover the sensor, it will read "dark - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 99
and before sunset. A light sensoron top of the instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system will make your low beam lamps when you are in PARK (P) by moving the Twilight Sentinel control all the way to OFF. If it was off, move the control to the right to turn - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Front Seat Reading Lamps Rear Seat Reading Lamps Front seat reading lamps are turned on by pressing the LAMP switch on the overhead console. To turn on one of the rear seat reading lamps, push up on the switch above the rear door. To turn off the rear seat reading lamps, pull down on the switch. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 101
back-up light bulb if is replaced, the indicator for back-up lamps will on stay until the transaxle is in REVERSE (R) with the put ignition ON. The bulbs are monitored only while they are being used. Right Turn Tail Parking If you have recentlyhad a low battery condition or the battery hasbeen - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 102
the glare of headlamps behind you. It detects changes in light, and then adjusts for day or night operation. When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can seeclearly behind your car. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or downand side to side. Theday - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 103
The mirror delays before changing from the night to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and through traffic. I Reverse Gear Day Mode The reversemode is another important feature the of automatic mirror. When the shift lever is placed in - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Settings OFF: This setting turns off the dayhight function and compass. The mirror will stay in the day mode. 1. Set the switch on the mirror control to C M . 2. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to ON. The letter C should be displayed in the mirror compass window. If not, hold the CAL switch (on - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 105
magnetic north and geographic north. In some areas the difference between the two can be greatenough to cause falsecompass readings. If this happens, follow these instructions to set the variance for your particular location: 2-47 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 106
choose the right or leftmirror. To adjust themirror, push the arrow control in the directionyou want the mirror to go. Adjust each mirror so you can just see the side of your car and the area behind your vehicle. Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (Option) If you have this option, the left and - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 107
it just inside theback wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns glare, swing down the visors. Each'sun visor can beremoved from the center mount and moved to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains to sun - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 108
It will open the astroroof when in Retained Accessory Power or when the ignition is ON. This of the lamps can be adjusted by sliding Park Avenue Ultra alsohas visor vanity the switch. The mirrors manually. To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch forward. Thesunshade must be manually - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 109
listed on the chart you still may be able to find a combination that will work. Once you have found a pin and hole combination, follow these instructions: X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2-51 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 110
' 1. To place your garage door opener in the storage area, carefully open the cover with a screwdriver, as shown. Insert a screwdriver in the slot located above the word GARAGE and pry down on the cover. 3. Now install the selected pin into the specified hole on the lever as indicated from the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 111
5. Remove the backing from the adhesive strips on the panel and place your garage door opener the on panel. I 6. If the adhesive strips won't hold your opener in place, tie down loops may be used. 8. Snap the panel with your garage door opener into the cover. I 7. Place the tabs from the panel - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Automatic Ride Control Your Park Avenue Automatic Ride Control provides a comfortable, controlled ride. This suspension system keeps adjusting your car's ride and handling depending upon speed and road conditions. Automatic Ride Control uses three levelsof control to ensure a combination of balance - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 113
use the rear license plate holder, open the trunk lid and slide your license plate into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft of the plate, Assist Handles Ashtrays The front centerashtray may be removed for cleaning. A folding handle overeach rear door and the front passenger's door - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Cigarette Lighter There are cigarettelighters near the front and rear ashtrays. To use one, push it in all the way and let go. When it's ready, it will pop back by itself. I NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand away while it is heating, it won't be able to back from the heating - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 115
in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Buick has a "tamper-resistant odometer." If you can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a glance how your car is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 116
on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine justto let you know they're working. If you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 117
which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the air bag sensors and modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module. For more information on the air bag system, see"Air Bag" in - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 118
come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery charging systems are working. If the lightstays on, you need service, and you should take your Buick to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories and set your air system to OFF. If you have the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Brake System Warning Light Your Buick's hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts.If one part isn't working, the other part can still workand stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. The brake system warning light willalso come on when you set your parking brake, - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but' you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on,you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See "Brake System Warning Light - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 121
will turn off and the warning light will come on.If your brakes begin to overheat, the traction control system will turn off and the warning light will Come on until your brakes cool down. If the traction control system is affected by an engine-related problem, the system Will turn off and the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 122
as soon as possible. The chapter "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in the Index. If the coolant level is low, the light will come back on. If this happens, see "Engine Coolant" in the Index for proper cooling system fill. After the coolant level is - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) NOTICE: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won't work as well, your fuel economy won't be good as and your engine may not run smoothly. This as could leadto costly repairs not covered by your warranty. CHECK - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 124
. If your car has the optional gage cluster, the oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in pounds per square inch (psi). Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kilopascals (Wa). There are three ways the oil pressure light can come on briefly, which are normal and don't show a problem. They - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 125
, the system will not registerlow engine oilif it has not been more than eight minutes since the engine was last shut off. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil is problems can be costly and not covered by your warranty. comes back on, the If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light engine oilshould - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 126
that. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light is on continuously, there is a problem with the Oil Life Monitor System and service is required. After changing the engine oil, system should be the reset. This will cause the CHANGE OIL SOON light to be lit again for the bulb check period of three seconds. CHANGE - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 127
Option) Fuel Gage The tachometer on the optional gage cluster tells you how fast the engine is running. It displays enginespeed in thousands of revolutions per minute (RPM). Your . You need to get more fuel right away. I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red area,or - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 128
station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage Buick has this option, a yellow light near the fuel gage will go on when you are low on fuel. You should get more fuel as soon as you can. a The gage moves a little when you turn a corner, speed up, or stopyour vehicle. a When you turn the engine - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 129
moving the louvered vents. Your Buick Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work for you. The Comfort Control Systemuses the new ozone-friendly R- 134a refrigerant. Fresh air from outside your vehicle flowsthrough your Buick when the car is moving. When the vehicle - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 130
) If your Buick has the Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control option, the following information tells you how it works. If you have this option, you can adjust the direction of the air flow to the rear seating area. I You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light on the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 131
the AUTO button. In cold weather the system will delay turning on the fan, to avoidblowing cold air. The length of the delay depends on engine coolant temperature, outside FAN: The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the system set forAUTO. Pressing the FAN button will - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 132
toward the windshield. VENT: The VENT button allows fresh air to flow through your Buick without the air conditioning compressor working. AUTO and VENT may be selected at the same timeso the system will continue tomaintain the temperature selected. To turn off the VENT selection push the button - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 133
cut and damage the heater. Your warranty would not cover this damage. Don't put decals there, off. you might have to scrape them The indicator lights above the control will show the difference from the main temperature setting. To turn off this part of the system, push the OFF button on the main - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 134
FAN control is used to select the speed of the blower fan. There are four speeds to choose from. Moving the lever betweenLOW and HIGH will decrease or increase the fan speed. The fan will be off when the system is off. OFF: The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your Buick - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 135
and fan speeds for your comfort. Most of the air will come from the floor outlets. Some of the air will flow through the windshield and side window outlets. The air conditioning compressor is not working when HTR is selected. Air Conditioning MAX: This setting provides maximum cooling with the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 136
the most enjoyment out of it if you ac uaint yourself with it first. Find out what your Delco% system can do and how to operateall its controlsto be sure you're getting themost out of the advanced engineering that went into it. @REAR: The lines you see onthe rear window warm the glass - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 137
AM-FM Stereo Radio with Cassette Tape Player RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall The sound will be muted while seeking. Playing the Radio Turn the VOLUME knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the upper knob clockwise to increase volume. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 138
next preset station. Press P SCAN again to stop scanning. Setting theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decreasebass. The middle position is a detent. FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move The the sound to the front or rear speakers. middle - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 139
controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape playing. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 140
Radios with Automatic Tone Control If your Buick has a radiowith Automatic Tone Control, the instructions below will explain how to use the radio. To find out if your radio hasAutomatic Tone Control, look for a TONE button. If the system has one, you have Automatic Tone Control. If not, see the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 141
display. Press it again after "C&W' appears and MANUAL will appear. Tone control will return to thetreble and bass knobs. Also,if you use the treble and bass knobs, controlwill return to them and MANUAL will appear. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this button lightly so it extends.Turn the knob to - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 142
playing, use the VOL, FADE, BAL, you do forthe radio. TREB and BASS controls just as The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next FORWARD (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 143
AM-FM: Press thisbutton to play the radio when a tape is in the player. SOURCE: Press this knob to change to the tape function when the radio is a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in. Thedisc should begin playing. If you're drivingon a very - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 144
radiowhen a disc is in the player. SOURCE: Press this knob tochange to the disc function when the radio is on. CD PLAY will appearon the display when the ignition or radio with a discin the player, it willstay in theplayer. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc start playing where it will - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 145
your preset buttons.To return to the stationsyou manually set, press the AUTO PRESET button again. (This button performs the same function as AUTO SET described previously.) If your system has both a cassettetape player and a compact disc player, most of the functions work as described previously - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 146
theft-deterrent feature that can be used or ignored. If you ignore it,your system will play normally. If you use it, your system can't be turned on if it is stolen because it locksanytime battery display, meaning your system is secured. When your ignition is off, the THEFTLOCK light will flash. Store - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Unlocking the System If battery battery power is removed for any reason, LOC will appear on the display when power is reapplied. You will need to enter your code to unlock the system. You have only 15 seconds between each of the following steps. Disabling THEFTLOCK If you want to turn off THEFTLOCK - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 148
system. You may have radio-only controls. If so, TEMP will be replaced by SRCE (source) and MUTE. MUTE will mute the audio sound in any mode. SRCE works as described earlier in the radio sections. If your car has this feature, you can control certain radio and comfort control functions using - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 149
equipment that has been added improperly. So, before adding sound equipment, check with your dealer and be sure to checkFederal rules covering mobileradio andtelephone units. -- -- AM Stereo This means the Delco@ system can fgteive C-QUAM@ stereo broadcasts.Many AM stations around the country - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 150
will not be ejected, but it may not clean the tape player as thoroughly as the scrubbing-type cleaner described above. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape player serviced. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 151
the holeand the outer edge. Antenna Care The fixedmast antenna canwithstand most car washes without being damaged. If the mast should everbecome slightly bent, you can straightenit out by hand. If the mast is badly bent, as itmight be by vandals, you should replace it. Check every once in a while - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 152
any dirt. 4. Wipe dry with a clean cloth before retracting. NOTICE: Before entering an automatic car wash, turn off your radio to make the power antenna go down. This will prevent the mast from possibly getting damaged. If the antenna does not down when go you turn the radio it may be damaged or - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Please startwith a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "Safety Belts'' in the Index.) Defensive driving really means "be is going to brake or turn suddenly. Here you'll find information about driving different on kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 154
much alcohol consumed 0 Muscular Coordination Vision Attentiveness The drinker's body weight The amount of food that is consumed before and during to consume the alcohol 0 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol.In most cases, these deaths are the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 155
woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight when each has the same number of drinks. The law in many U.S. states sets BAC level. There is a gender difference, too.Women generally have a lower relative percentageof body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 156
The body takes about an hour torid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No else about drinking driving that and many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or heart. This means that when - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 157
with or another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and condition of the road (wet, dry, icy); tire tread; and the conditionof your brakes. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice,it's easy to ask more of those control systems - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 158
. And you may even notice that your brake pedal moves a little while this is going on. This is the ABS system testing itself. If there's a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 4-6 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 159
programmed to make the most of available tireand road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let'ssay the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 160
hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear a motor or clicking noise during a hard stop, but this is normal. TRACTION OFF When the system is on, the TRACTION OFF warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem with your traction control system. Traction - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 161
is the one factor you can control. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The TRACTION OFF warning light should go off. Braking in Emergencies Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 162
find a truck stopped in your lane, or acar suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or achild darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can't; there isn't room. That's the time for evasive action - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 163
down the roadway. The fact that such emerge.ncy situations arealways possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 4-11 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 164
down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars are lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 165
avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions,and by not "overdriving" those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your Buick's three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or cornering - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 166
, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking by shifting to . Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid. Of course conditions. Itis important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. 4- - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 167
, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas impaired -by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by htigue. Here are some tips on night to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. if you're But driving, - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 168
as your headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 169
equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signsof streaking or missing large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 170
The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Turn on your low-beam headlamps -- not just your parking lights -- to help make you more visible to others. 0 Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 171
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just asyou would for a cross-country trip. light turns green,and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 172
of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 173
: Are they in good shape? Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses service expertsi n Buick dealers all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to help if you need it. 0 Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 174
a comfortably cool interior. Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take anap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 175
shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle THIRD (3). This will help cool your engine and transaxle, and you can climb swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds mountains that warn of special problems.Examples are long grades, - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 176
are some tips for winter driving: Have your Buick in good shape for winter. Be sure your engine coolant mix is correct. You may want to , if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, apiece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 177
can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get "wet ice get there. Whatever the condition -- smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 178
If you don't have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragiletraction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 179
that you've been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothingor wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing tokeep warm. You can run the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 180
less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for awhile. Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 181
FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. I The other label the Certification Label, found the is on NOTICE: rear edgeof the driver'sdoor. It tellsyou the gross Your warranty does not cover parts - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 182
Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty.To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer Buick a trailer for important information about towing with your vehicle. 4-30 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 183
car can tow a trailer if i t is equipped with the 3800 (1,67) Supercharged engine or the 3800 (L36) engine control if your trailer will weigh 2,000 pounds (900 kg) or less.You should always use a sway control at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 184
for ourtrailering information or advice, or you can write us at Buick Motor Division, Customer Assistance Center, 902 E. Hamilton Avenue, Flint, MI 48550. In Canada, write to General Motors of Canada Limited, Customer Assistance Center, 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7. A B 4-32 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 185
hitch simply by moving some items aroundin the trailer. and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important forproper vehicle tires are inflated to the 0 Will you have to makeany holes in the body of your recommended pressure for cold tires. You'll find these vehicle when you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 186
be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into you vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all. Following - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 187
flasher and extra wiring. The green arrows check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Your vehicle has bulb warning lights. When you plug a trailer lighting system into your vehicle's lighting system, its bulb warning lights Possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 188
service more often when you're pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of these is covered in this manual - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 189
can occur on the road. Hazard Warning: Flashers U Your hazard warning flashers letyou warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 190
resultcostly damage in to your vehicle that wouldn't be covered your by warranty. by Trying to start your Buick pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 191
want. You wouldn't be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. You could be injured the vehicles roll. the if Set parking brake firmly on each vehicle.Put an automatic transaxle inPARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N). I NOTICE: If you leave your - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 192
5. Check that the jumper cables don't have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock things you should know. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative (-) will go to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don't connect (+) to (-) or you'll get a short that would damage the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 193
the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable tothe good battery's negative (-) end touch metal. Connect it to the positive(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+>terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 194
, itprobably needs few service. 12. Remove thecables in reverseorder to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. 9. Attach the cable at least18 inches (45 cm) away from thedead battery, but not near engine partsthat move. The electricalconnection - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 195
service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is a sling-type (A), wheel-lift (B) or car carrier(C) tow truck. If your vehicle has been changed or modified since it was factory-new by adding after-market items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special and wheels, these tires instructions - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 196
with a clampingdevice designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's steering column lock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released. Don't have your vehicle towed these limits must be exceeded, then the front wheels have to be supported on a dolly. 5-8 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 197
wheels into the bottom slots of the cradlerails on both sides. Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across the sling chains contacting thebottom of the radiator support. Position the lower sling crossbar just behind the rear edge the of front bumper. Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 198
. Position the lower sling crossbardirectly under the rear bumper. A 4" x 4"wood beam is not needed, Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. I w 5-10 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 199
You will find a warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel and if you have the optional gage cluster, a coolant temperature gage. You will also find a low coolant warning light. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine I NOTICE: I If your engine catches fire because you keep - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 200
to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: 0 Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fans If there's still no sign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes while you're parked, to see if the warning stops. But then, if you still have the warning, turn - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 201
I Engine damage from running your engine by without coolant isn't covered your warranty. If there seems to be no leak. with the engine on, check to see if the electric enginefan(s) are running. If the engine is overheating, both fan(s) should be running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 202
to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at FULL COLD, add a 50/50 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and a proper antifreeze at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for more information aboutthe proper coolant - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 203
When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at FULL COLD, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there's one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mix directly to the radiatorbut be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. 5-15 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 204
when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops. (Don't press down while turning the pressure cap.) 3. Fill the radiator with the proper mix, up to the base of the filler neck. If - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 205
you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fans. 4. Then fill the coolantrecovery tank to FULL COLD. 5 . Put the cap back the coolantrecovery tank, but on off. leave the radiator pressure cap 7. By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 206
replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck,reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line maintain lane position, then gently brake to a stop well out of vehicle under control by steering the way you want - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning flashers. The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. 5-19 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Start with the jack and the wheel wrench. The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. 5-20 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 209
The jackhas a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt. Rotate the wheel wrench clockwise (to the right). That will raise the lift head a little. 5-21 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 210
to loosen the wheel nuts. When reinstalling the decorative nut caps, tighten the caps snug with the wheel wrench, then continue 1/8 rotation for steel caps and 1/4 rotation for plastic caps. If your vehicle has an aluminum wheel with a center cover, remove it using the flatend of the wheel wrench - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 211
and the center cap,pry off the center cap. I- Use thewire wheel key wrench to remove the wire wheel cover. Remove the theft-deterrent wheel nut by placing the key end of the wirewheel key wrench over the nut and turning itto the left. Pull off the wire wheel cover. Note: When replacing the wheel - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don't remove them yet. Next, attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of the jack.Raise the jack alittle bv rotating the wheel wrench clockwise (to the right). . .. , . Position the jack under the vehicle. There is a notch in the frame - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 213
NOTICE: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned will damage the vehicleor may allow the vehicle to fall the jack. Be sure to fit the off jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle. Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 214
Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 5-26 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. 5-27 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 216
put a wheel cover on your compact spare tire. It won't fit. Storethe wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: Wheel covers won't on your compact spare. fit If you try to put wheel coveron your compact a spare, you could damage the cover or - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 217
was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longerand be in good shape in caseyou need it again. NOTICE: Don't take your compact spare through an automatic car wash with guide - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 218
And don't mix your compact spare orwheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chains won't your compact spare. Using fit and destroy the them will damage your vehicle on chains too. Don't use tire chains your compact spare. If You're - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 219
, you should turn the system off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the acceleratorpedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxleis - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 220
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to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Service Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you'll go to your dealer for allyour service needs. You'll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. 6-1 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Buick than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" inthe Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 223
can damage your engine. If you're using fuel rated at 87 octane or higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don't vehicle. Don't use It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn't be covered under your - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 224
engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It's b oood for your vehicle, and you'll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolines are now blended with oxygenates. General Motors ASTM D48 14 in the United States and CGSB 3.5-92 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 225
from forming in your engine and fuel system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It's good for your vehicle, and you'll be doing your part for cleaner air. Many gasolines arenow blended with oxygenates. General Motors recommends that you use - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 226
gasoline. If you use even one tankful, your emission controls won't work well or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs can get fouled, the exhaust system can corrode, and your engine oil can deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle's oxygen sensor will be damaged. All of that means costly repairs that - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 227
a manual fuel door release. This mechanism is located in the top of the trunk compartment, on the driver's side of the vehicle. Pull the white tab to release the fuel door. The release button for the fuel door is to the left of the steering column. While refueling, hang the cap inside - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 228
notfit or have proper it tank and emissions system venting, and your fuel might be damaged. Be carefd not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soonas possible. See "Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick" in the Index. When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right until - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, pull the handle inside thevehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is under the front edge of the grille. 6-9 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 230
I DroDerlv. Then ~ u l the hood down and close itfirmlv. l 6-10 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 231
the fluid. C The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected by thl: belt routing. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. A. Power Steering B, Alternator C. Air Conditioning D. Crank E. Coolant Pump F. Tensioner 6-11 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 232
3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. Onebelt drives the generatorand the power steering pump. The second belt drives thesupercharger, coolant pumpand air conditioning compressor. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. See "Maintenance Schedule"in the Indexfor when to check the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 233
warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. CHECK OIL LEVEL For more information, see "Check Oil Level" in the Index. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this is an added reminder. Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don't, the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 234
To Check Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a mDer towel or cloth. ;bin push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to add some - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 235
indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API), and is preferred for use i n your gasoline engine. RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COLD STARTING, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPECTED TEMPERATURE RANGE - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 236
oils, such as SAE 2OW-50. Engine Oil Additives v Don't add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is ready to advise if you think tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your car. YOU GM Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. If any - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 237
upon driving habits, the CHANGE OIL SOON light come on as early as may 2,000 problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. Engine Coolant Heater (Canada Only) An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have to park - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 238
cleaner is the frontright section of the engine in compartment. To Check or Replace the Air Cleaner 2. Unscrew the clamp on the air intake hose where the hose attaches to the throttle body near the top of the engine. Detach the hose from the throttle body, then pull back the rear of the housing - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 239
Schedule to determine to when replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in the Index. I NOTICE: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the air cleaner in place when you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 240
to Check and AddOil Check oil only when the engineis cold. Allow the engine to cool two to three hours after running. 1. Remove the wiring harness shield. Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualifiedservice center perform this maintenance - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 241
tocheck your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oilis changed. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 242
foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P). 4. Let the enginerun at idle for three to five minutes. Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 3. Check both sides of - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Engine Coolant The following explainsyour cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see"Engine Overheating" in the Index. The proper coolantfor your Buick fluid level as described earlierunder "How to Check." When the correct fluid level is - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 244
your by warranty. Too much water in the mix can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. The coolant recovery tank is located at the left of the engine compartment. To Check Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at FULL COLD or alittle higher - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 245
If this lightcomes on, it means you're low on engine coolant. COOLANT LOW To Add Coolant If you need more coolant, add the propermix at the coolant recovery tank. Add coolant mix at therecovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. 6-25 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 246
sure the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC@ cap is recommended. Power Steering Fluid Thermostat Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat in the engine coolantsystem. The thermostat stops - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Check Power SteeringFluid When the engine compartment is cool, unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap system could indicate aproblem. Have the system inspected and repaired. To Add What to Add Refer to the Maintenance - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 248
fluid level in your master cylinder might go down. The first is the that brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid level goes back up. Theother reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system. If it is, you 6-28 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 249
kind of fluid. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil,in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll haveto be replaced. Brake fluid can damage paint, so be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle. If you do, wash off immediately. See - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 250
brakes replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 251
new. When you replace partsof your braking system-- for example, when your brake liningswear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sureyou get new genuine GM replacement parts.If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example,if someone puts in brake linings that wrong for - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 252
Halogen Bulbs Headlamp Bulb Replacement Remove the retainers turning in acounterclockwise by direction. Each headlamp is attached by retainers with round plastic knobs. 6-32 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 253
connector from the bulbby lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. A B rn . I Lift the headlamp away from the car. To reassemble, attach the wire connector(A) to the plastic base making sure the lock tab (B) is over the lock ( C ) .Install the bulb by putting the small tab - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 254
bulband sidemarker bulb, turn the socket 1/4 turn and pull it out. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. The back-up bulb can be replaced by squeezing the lock on the socket, turning it 1/4 turn and pulling it out. Pull the bulb straight out. Reverse the above steps to reassemble - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 255
high quality tires made a leading tire by manufacturer. These tires arewarranted by the tire manufacturers their and warranties are delivered with every new Buick. If your spare tireis a differentbrand than your road tires,you will have a tire warranty folder from each these of manufacturers. 6-35 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 256
all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation) you can get: Too much flexing Too much heat as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See "When it's Time for New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement'' later in this section - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 257
regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires the vehicle. The i s t on f rotation is the most important. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services"in the Index for scheduled rotation intervals. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures shown on the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 258
it's time fornew tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season an "MS" (for mud and snow). If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 259
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfacesof asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 260
heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 261
bolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick model. I NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer calibration - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains NOTICE: If your Buick hasP215MOR15 size tires, don't use tire chains; as possible with the ends securely fastened. Driveslowly and follow the If chain manufacturer's instructions. you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and slow retighten them. If - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 263
if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container toclean your Buick, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 264
whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the directions on the container ,. light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, "feathering" toward the center. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Problems Greasy orOily Stains Stains caused by grease, oil, butter. margarine, shoe polish, coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off excess stain. Follow the solvent-type instructions lightly with - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 266
Leather Cleaner or equivalent product. Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive Cleaning Speaker Covers Vacuum around a spcakcr cover gently, the finish, it can harm the leather. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use conditions. 6-46 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 267
the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM Part No. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you blade with water. Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn. Weatherstrips Silicone greaseon weatherstrips will make - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 268
. Use liquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps. Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives new by keeping your Buick garaged or covered whenever possible. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick by hand may be necessary - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 269
replacement,make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosjon material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. I NOTICE: If you have aluminum wheels,don't use an automatic car or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your dealer - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 270
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collecton the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust)can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 271
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials I 1 You can get thesefrom your GM Parts Department. PART I I Spray-A-Squeak Silicone Grease I Weatherstrips. Stops squeaks * Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See your General Motors Parts Departments for these products. 6-51 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 272
and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle. Engine Identification The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications, and replacement parts. - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 273
from working they as should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting t o add anything electrical to your Buick, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick" in the Index. Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 274
put the cover on, insert the tabs into the lower part of the fuse panel and snap it in place. 1 5 6 I I 7 8 9 [I Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Start-up Signal - Air Bag. PASS-Kep'"'I1 Spare Not Used Interior Lamps Base Cluster, Automatic A/C, Lamp Anti-Lock Brake System. Firm Ride Brake and Hazard Lamps Not Used Not Used Electronic Level Control Air Bag Spase Position Circuitry 3c 4c 5c Not Used Not Used Cooling Fans, Transaxle Parking - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 276
that you see your dealer if you need one replaced. Position I 2 3 4 5 Circuitry Door Locks. Trunk Pull-Down. Fuel Door Release Power Antenna. Lock Switch. Trunk Release HQ~IIS Not Used Cruise Control. Misc. Engine Controls Fuel Pump r---------1 I I HJSE f'OSl-lOtlS I I I 6 7 8 9 10 11 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 277
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away. Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood fuse center. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Park Avenue Dimensions (Inches Unless Otherwise Noted) Overan: Length ...205.2 Width ...73.6 Height ...55.1 110.8 Wheel Base ...FrontTread ...60.5 Rear Tread ...60.2 Interior Front: LegRoom ...4 2.0 . 38.8 Head Room ...Shoulder Room ...59.1 Hip Room ...5 5.1 Interior Rear: LegRoom ...4 1.6 Head Room - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 279
...Park ...194NA 194NA Side Marker. Front ...3156 Back-up ...HighLevelStop ...1156 194 License ...Side Marker. Rear ...24 194 Tail ...Tail/Stop/Turn ...3057 Cornering ...1156 Replacement Bulbs INTERIOR Ashtray ...161 Dome/Reading. Front ...563 Reading. Rear ...A3173B Door Warning ...PC168 Engine - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 280
) When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may bc needed. Removal Pan and Replacement ...6 quarts 5.6 L After Complete Overhaul ...1 1 c]uarts 10.4 L Coolingsystem ...13 quarts 12.3 L Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning ...2.0 pounds 0.91 kg Not a l l air conditioning refrigerants - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 281
Maintenance Replacement Parts 3800 Engine AC Type A- 1096C Air Cleaner Element ...AC Type PF-47 Engine Oil Filter...Fuel Filter ...AC Type CF-627 AC Type 4 1-606 Spark Plugs ...Gap: 0.060 inch ( 1 3 2 m m ) Remote Lock Control Batteries (2) ...Duracell"' type DL-2016 3800 Supercharged Engine AC - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 282
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, and to helpkeep your vehicle in good condition, please maintain your vehicle properly. This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Protection Plan Have you purchased the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 284
checked whencvcr you stop for fuel. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle i n good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains ilnportant inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 285
need more frequent checks and replacements than you'll find in the schedules in this section. So please read this section and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, seeyour Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 286
,driving in dusty conditions if Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Air Cleaner Filter Replacement Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 287
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Cooling System Service (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first) Spark Plug Replacement Spark Plug Wire Inspection Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months. whichever occurs first) (3.8L Code 1 engine only) Air - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 288
light comes on. Remember to reset the Oil Life Monitor when the oilhas been changed. For more information, see "Engine Oil Life Monitor" in the Index. Footnotes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure toperform this maintenance - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 289
MaintenanceSchedule I I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. .!. 0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 290
I I 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 291
I I 18,000 Miles (30 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 'i: U Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 292
Schedule I 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 293
shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever OCCUTS first). 0Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). A n Emission Control Service. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 294
Control Service. -f0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Sewice. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel capgasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Sewice. 0For supercharged engines - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 295
MaintenanceSchedule I I 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. 'k Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 296
occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 42,000 Miles (70000 km) 0Change engine oil filter (or every and 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 297
shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Inspect air cleaner filter if - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 298
I - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 299
occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service.* 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 300
shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). Tnspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). An Enzission Contrd Service. 0Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 301
first). An Emission Control Sewice. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody km) 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. * I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE 7 SERVICED BY: - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 302
occurs first).An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steeringlinkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). 69,000 Miles (115 000 km) 0Change engine oiland filter (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 303
I I 78,000 Miles (130 000 km) 0Change engine oiland filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Enzission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 304
I I 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 305
shift linkage, parking brake cable i Ouides and the underbody contact points 2 and linkage ( o r e w - y 6 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months, whichever occurs first). Arz Emissim C'orltrol Stmicx 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 306
0For supercharged engines only: Check the wires. An Emissiolz Corltrd Senjice. -i 0Replace air cleaner filter. Replace filter more often under dusty conditions. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket forany damage. Replace parts - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 307
MaintenanceSchedule I I 96,000 Miles (I60 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact poi.nts and linkage - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 308
Miles (165 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An. Emission Control Service. * 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 309
prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 'j: If your vehicle has an Engine Oil Life Monitor, the monitor will show you when to change the oil -- usually - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 310
I1 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 17 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. 'I' 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 311
whichever occursfirst). An Emission Control Service.* 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). 17 Inspect engine accessory drive belt (or every 24 months - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 312
spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. T 0Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 0Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket any for damage. Replace partsas needed. An Emission Control Service. T 0For supercharged engines only: Check the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 313
or every I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).An Ernission Control Service. * Cl Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 314
one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic SERVICED B Y 52,500 Miles (87500 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering ].inkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 315
first). See "Engine Coolant"in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. A11 Emissiorz Cor1tm1 Senvie. Replace spark plugs. APIEmissiorz Cor?trol Service. Inspect spark plug wires. Ar1 Emission - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 316
km) (Continued) 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. * 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 317
75,000 Miles (125 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 'k 0Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 12 months, - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 318
spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace air cleaner filter.An Emission Control Ser-vice. 0 Inspect fuel tank. cap and lines fordanlage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contml S u v i c z *f 0For supercharged engines only: Check the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 319
engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission Control Service. 'I' 0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the outside - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 320
, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants areadded to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. Engine Coolant Level Check the engine coolant level and add - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 321
brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. Body Lubrication - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 322
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN position, but don't start theengine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle's BTSI needs service. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 323
mud and other debris can collect. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transaxle i n NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. 0 To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 324
repaired. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses f o r proper hookup. binding, leaks, cracks. chafing. etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspe.ct other brake parts - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 325
may be obtained from y o ~ ~ r GM dealer. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides FI,UID/LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 ' ' Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1 OS2497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Conditioning Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. 10S0109). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Part No. 1051 5 1 5 ) or equivalent. See "Replacement Parts'' i n the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs. a. Engine oil. b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed,record the date, odometer readingand who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Maintenance Record 7-46 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Maintenance Record SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-47 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-48 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 331
to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. This section includes information on: Customer Satisfxtion Procedure, Customer Assistance for Hearing or Speech Impaired,BBB Auto Line -Alternative Dispute - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 332
-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD users in Canada candial 1-800-263-3830.) We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, write to: Buick MotorDivision Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 333
the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better BusinessBureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. Thisprogram is - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 334
LINE,but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as intermediary an between you and Buick Buick Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-52 1-7300. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 335
To Buick Motor Division, Quality Means Service -- and service means "keeping you on the road." Included with your 1995 Buick new car Please call LIS at 1-800-52 1-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint. MI 48550. In Canada, please call us at - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 336
for emergency services. Service and Owner Publications Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available forpurchase for all current and many past model General Motors vehicles. Toll-free telephone numbers for ordering information: United States 1-800 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 337
all chassis and body systems. They may be useful for owners whowish to get a greater understanding of their vehicle. They are also useful for owners with the appropriate skill level or training who wish to perform "do-it-yourself' service. These are authentic General Motors service manuals meant for - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 338
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Air Conditioning. Electronic Touch Climate Control ...3-7 3- 1 Air Outlets ...Alarm. Theft-Deterrent System ...2- 12 Alignment and Balance. Tires ...6-40 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...6-49 Antenna Care ...3-23 Antifreeze ...6-23 Adding ...6-25 Checking ...6-24 Anti-Lock ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 344
) ...Belt. Engine Accessory (L67) ...6-12 Blizzard ...4-26 Brake Adjustment ...6-30 6-29 Fluid, Adding ...Master Cylinder ...6-28 PedalTravel ...6-30 System Parts, Replacing ...6-3 1 System Warning Light ...2-61 7-40 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...Wear ...6-30 Brake.Parking ...2-23 Brakes. Anti-Lock - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 345
...6-46 Special Problems ...6-45 Staills ...6-45 The Inside of Your Buick ...6-43 The Outside of Your Buick ...6-48 Tires ...6-49 Top of the Instrument Panel ...6-46 Vinyl ...6-45 Climate Control . Electronic Touch ...3-6 Clock. Setting the ...3-8 3-1 Comfort Controls ...Compact Disc Player ...3-17 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Le\;el Control ...2-54 Electronic Touch Climate Control ...3-6 Engine Acccssorp Belt. (L36) ...6-11 Engine Accessory Bell . (L67) ...6-12 Engine Coolant ...6-23 Adding ...6-25 Chccking ...6-24 Heater ...2- 18.6- 17 Temperature Gage ...2-64 Temperature Warning Light ...2-63 Engine Exhallst ...2-27 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Safety Belts ...1-25 Express Down Window ...2-29 Exlender.Safety Belt ...1-46 F a b r i c Cleaning ...6-44 Filling Your Tank ...6-6 Filter Aircleaner ...6-18 Engine Oil ...6- Beam Changer ...2-31 Headlamp Wiring ...6-57 Headlarnps ...2-39 Headlamp Bulb Replacement ...6-32 Hearing or Speech Impaired - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Safety Belt Use ...1-43 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ...2-25 Level Control. Electronic ...2-54 License Plate Holder. Rear ...2-55 Lights AirBag Readiness ...1-20? 2-59 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2-62. 4-6 BatteryWarning ...2-60 Brake System Warning - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 349
II Definition ...7-5 Scheduled Maintenance Services ...7-3 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ...6-61 Maintenance, Underbody ...6-50 Maintenance, When Trailer Towing ...4-36 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine SoonLight) ...2-65 Manual Front Seat ...1- 1 Manual Inside Mirror ...2-44 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 350
...2-27 Parking Brake ...2-23 8 I1 ...PASS-Key 2-13 Passenger Temperature Control ...3-5 Passing ...4-12 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...Adding ...Checking ...Power Windows ...Power. Retained Accessory ...Pregnancy. Useof Safety Belts ...Problems on the Road ...Publications. Service and Owner - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 351
...Replacing Safety Belts ...1-46 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts 1-46 After a Crash ...Restraints. Checking Your ...1-46 1-34 Restraints. Child ...Restraints. Head ...1-7 Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash ...1-46 Retained Accessory Power ...Reverse (R) Position ...Ride Control - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 352
and Owner Publications ...8-6 Service Bulletins. Ordering ...8-7 Service Engine Soon Light...2-65 Service Manuals. Ordering ...8-7 Service Parts Identification Label ...6-52 Service Publication Order Form ...8-9 Service Work. Doing Your Own ...6-2 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick ...1-24 6-49 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Rear ...5-10 TractionControlSystem ...4-8 Traction Control System Warning Light ...2-62 Traction Off Warning Light ...4-8 Trailer Tongue Weight ...4-32 Trailer Towing Brakes ...4-34 Driving on Grades ...4-36 Driving with a Trailer ...4-34 Hitches ...4-33 Maintenance ...4-36 Parking on Hills ...4-36 - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 354
to Your Vehicle ...2-7 Trunk Ajar Light ...2-66 Trunk Release, Remote ...2-10 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...2-30 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ...2-30 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ...4-35 Twilight Senthe1 ...2-40 Underbody Maintenance ...Universal Theft-Deterrent ...6-50 2- 12 ix - 1995 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 355
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THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER USING MINIMUM 50% WASTEPAPER, 10% POST CONSUMER WASTE