1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 76

Parking Lots If you park in alot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you haveto leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in yourvehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Lock the glove box. Lock all doors except the driver's. 0 This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Were's how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off. Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the master key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. Content Theft-Deterrent Your Buick is equipped with a Content Theft-Deterrent alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is off). If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will sound 30 seconds, for then will turn off to save battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won'tactivate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if youuse a power door lock switch with thedoor open, or with the remotekeyless entry transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. SECURITY 2-16