1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 79

To program the new key: 1, Insert the current driver's key (black in color) in the ignition and start the engine. If the enginewill not start, see your dealer forservice. A cle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will perform betterin the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer duringbreak-in. See "Towinga Trailer" in the Index for more information. 2. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF and remove the key. 3. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. 4. The SECURITY telltale light will turn off once the key has been programmed. It may not be apparent that the SECURITY light went on dueto how quickly the key is programmed. -- -- 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you are ever driving and the SECURITY lightcomes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key I11 system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the PASS-Key I11 system atthis time.