1998 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Park Avenue Manual
1998 Buick Park Avenue manual content summary:
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1 We support vslunta~y technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the WLJIICKEmblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the 'latest information at thetime it WES printed. We reserve the right to make changes - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 9
receive their new vehicle. you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this m n a ,you'll aul find that pictures and you needis the Index in in back of the manual.It's an alphabetical list of what's the manual, and the page number'where you'll it. find - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 10
by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to d i to kelp ~ avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors 3r in different words. You'll also see waxing Babels on your vehicle. They use - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 11
are on some of your controls: i These symbols I. ' i are used OR w m i n g and [ indicator lights: Here x e some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK 1 CAUSPlC : f BRAKE BURNS SPEAKER I POWER WINDOW SPARK OR FUME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY q ! l , FUEL 1 WEWTkATIMG FAN ANTI-LOCK - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 12
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System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-28 1-32 1-34 1-37 1-47 9 -50 i -50 1-50 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt CSITI€OI-~ Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 14
them, and SO about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. To increase or decrease supp~pt, hold the switch forward or rearward. TOmove the lumbar up md down, hold the switch upward or d~wnward. Raise QT Bower the fiont of the seat cushion by holding the&ont part of the horizontal - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 15
or Bower the entire seatcushion by holding the whole horizonhl control up or down. @ h s h the vertical controlforward to bring the seat to a more upright position. Push it rearward to recline the seatback. Raise or lower the shoulder beltam head rest by ad pushing the vertical contro1 the top or - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 16
exit position, or does not move at all. For memory seat and mirror recall programming instructions, see "DIC Personal Choice Programming" in the Index. When your vehicle is in PARK (P), push and release the memory button youjust stored. The seat and mirrors will move to the set position. You will - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 17
TheH setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature. A telltale light the controlreminds you that the in heating systemis in use. The front seatbackscan be adjustedby pressing the verticd control located on the side the seat. Push it of forward 40 bring the seat to a more upright position - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 18
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 19
seat head for m l restraints and three different positions for e e rear seat restsaint by grasping head restraints. Adjust either head the topof the restraint and moving it f~l7;~lmd way the you want it to go Eront seat head restraintup or down, the shoulder belt height changes. On some models, - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 20
i This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety beits. 1 i ~ And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. I ~ ~ ~~~~ Don't let anyone ride where he or she can't wear a safety belt - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 21
are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! ... ... Fake the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 22
h t someone it. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 23
, ... The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel ... In a red vebicle, it codd be the windshield ... - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 24
in the future. But are they supplemental systemsonly; so they work with safety belts-- not insteadof them. Every air bag sale of system ever offered for has required the use safety belts. Even if you're a vehicle thathas air in bags, youstill have to buckle up to get the most true protection. That - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 25
. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur atspeeds of less than 40 mph (65 k m h . r/) Safety belts are for everyone. First, you'll want to know which restraint systorris your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. This part describes the driver's restraint system. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 26
'tlong enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end.this section. of Make sure the release button on the buckleis positioned so you would be able unbuckle the to 'safetybelt quicklyi€you ever had to. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat(to see how, see "Seats" the Index) in so you - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 27
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A n e shoulder belt is too loose. ~t won't give nearly as much protection this way. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 29
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, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely be to if seriously injured they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. just go the The belt should back out of way. Before you close the door, sure thebelt is out of the be way. If yon - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 33
know about the air bag system: To Bern how io wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see belt. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully irrto the buckle, see if you are using the buckle for the center passenger position. This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 34
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right front passenger's safety belt. BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. ...; ... The system checksthe air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells YOU if there is an electrical problem. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index for - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 36
air bag inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate a moderate to severe in frontal or near-fiontal crash. Thei bag will inflate only ar if the impact speed is above the system or deform, wl i such as a parked car, the threshold level will higher. be in The air bag is not designed to inflate rollovers - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 37
bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contactthe steering wheel or the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 38
bag systern. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. @ Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 39
FI If ~ U I vehicle has a front split seatand a rear seat, S Q ~ ~ O Ican sit in the center positions, E bench W e n you sit in a center seating position, you have a Hp a safety belt, which has no retractor.To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate slnd pull it along the belt. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 40
passengers buckle up! for to Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes those who are than wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted be thrown can a out of the vehicle in crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Here's how wear m e properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't letit get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle it clicks. until If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. Make sure the release buttonon the buckle - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 42
be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at YOIN abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and ~ C ~ Q the chest. These parts of the S S body are best able to take beltrestraining forces - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 43
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child restraintsand for small adults. M e n installed on a shoulder belt,the codort guide pullsthe belt away from the neck and head. in There is one guidefor each outside passenger position the rear seat. provide addedsafety belt comfort for TO children who have outgrownchild restraints a d for - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the edges of the belt into two the slotsof the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt not twisted a d it lies flat. is The elastic cord must be under the belt the and guide on - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 46
ina vehicle. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in "Rear Seat Outside PassengerPositions" earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 47
children and babies should always be The restrained in a child or infant restraint. instructions for the restraintwill say whether it is the right type and size foryour child. A very young child's bones are so small that a hip seguiar belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 48
... ...i .. i.' ,. . I ' f .. . . . . . .,;.y Never hold a baby in your a m while ridingin a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy youcan't hold it. For example, i a crash n CAUTION: (Continued) -- - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 49
in which it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a specid bed madefor use in a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain orposition a child on a continuous flat surface. With an i d a t car bed, make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 50
to about 20 Ibs. (9 kg) agld about one year of age. "his type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need a in crash. Someinfant seats come intwo parts -- the base stays secured the vehicle and the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 51
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40 to 6QIbs. (18 to 27 kg) md about four to eight years age. It's designed improve of to the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. Booster seats with shieldsuse lap-only belts; however, booster seats withoutshields use lapshoulder belts. Booster seats can help a child see also to out the window. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 53
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 insmctions that come with the infant or child restraint will show YOU how to do that. Both the owner's manual and the chiid restraint instructions are - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 54
in it. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, you can ask your Buick dealer to gut it in for YSU. Hf you want to install m anchor yourself9your deder can tell you how to do it. Canadian law requires - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 55
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-facing child restraint, may findit you helpful to use your knee push down on the child to restraint asyou tighten the belt. 6. Push and gull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it secure. is To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety beltand let itgo back - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 57
secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right f o n t passenger seat, but before you do, always P P E Q Vthe f r ~ n passenger seat as far back as it ~ t will gap. It's better t o secure the child restraint in 8 rear seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 58
as possible by tilting the Batch plate and pulling ,it dong the belt. 2. But &e reatmint on the seat. 3. Run the vehidc's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 59
YQUT vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part aboemt the top strap if the chiid restraint has one. Be sure to FokBow the instructions that came with the child restraint - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 60
5. Pull the rest of the kip belt d the way out of the l retractor to set the lock. 4. Buckle the belt. Makesure the release button is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 61
in different directions to be sure it is secure. If you have the choice, child should sit next to a a window so the child can wear lap-shoulder belt and a a $0 emove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's get the additional restraintshoulder belt can provide. belt and let go backall the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 62
is 11 shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body that would have the restraint belts provide.If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position,see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If the child is SO small thatthe shoulder belt is still very close to the child's face or - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 63
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and then, make sure the safety belt rerniader light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keepa safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 65
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the n ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A &ild or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows other or controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle withyoung children. ...:.:.:.:A & $ . & ... Your vehicle has a two key - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 69
your keys, you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or the tag. If your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your dealer for the correct key code if you need a new ignition key. The vdetkey is used for the ignition and the two side - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 70
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. From the outside, use your door key QE.remote keyless entry transmitter. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 71
lock switch. Close h e doors and turn on the ignition. Every time YOU move theshift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors will lock. And, every time you stop a a move the shift nd lever to lockthe doors beforeshifting out of PARK (PI, just use the manual or power lock button to lock 'the doors. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 72
lock or unlock. All doors automaticaily lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door UdQCk. A11 doors automatically lock when shifted time the transmitter's LOCK button is pressed, the mode will advance by one, going from mode 3 to mode 0 to mode 1, etc. 3 Vehicies are delivered programmed - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 73
the door from the inside. 2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won'tbe able to open the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and older children know how these security - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 74
Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( I ) this device may with your vehicle. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could vcid authorization to use this equipment. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 75
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you while in PARK (P). Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions that follow. re still having trouble, see your dealer or a f qualified technician for service. 0 0 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 76
the instant alarm button works seats, perimeter lighting, parallelpark assist W Q ~ and window lockout. See each feature in the Index. You can also personalize yourcomfort control temperature, mode and fan settings. See "Comfort Controls m the theft-deterrent system whenever the doors are closed and - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 77
This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the remote keyless entry transmitter. The following modes may be selected: Vehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5 ; however, each remote keyless entry transmittercan be programed to a difTerent mode according to the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 78
can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you whenyou go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 79
is separated, use a pencil eraser to remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. For battery replacement, use a Duracell@ battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. 3. Remove and replace the battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. 4. Snap the transmitter back together - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 80
. The tmnk wikf open if the transaxleis in BARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is in the unlocked position. The remote keyless entry system will also unlock your trunk if the ignition is off, or if the ignition is on and the transaxle is in - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 81
body and the trunk lid: 0 Make sure all windows are shut. Turn the fan on your heating OF c d i n g system to its highest speed with the setting on any airflow selection except RECHWC. That will force outside air inkt your vehicle. See "Comfort Controls c Ab _v v 3 .- Pa-k in a lighted spot, - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 82
park system. Here's how to do it: I . 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 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 83
car, close the door and wait €or the SECURITY light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unioclc the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This shouhd set off the altum. I€ you don't want to activate the theft-deterrent system € the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 84
system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 85
service the PASS-Key IIH tc have a new key Bade. It is possible for the PASS-Key IIP decoder to learn the transponder value of a new replacement service PASS-Key HI1 to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or 2 locksmith who can service that the SECURITY light went on due to - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 86
NOTICE: With the ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to five different positions. I A v i I 2- E i 0 ACCESSORY (A): In this position you can operate your eiectricall power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 87
accessories. The instrument panel cluster will remain powered in OFF to illarminate the gear s W t indicator. The cluster will also activate the parking brake fight when the parking brake operate your electrical power accessories anad t~ display some instrument panel w d n g lights. START (E): This - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 88
try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 1 NOTICE: Don9ttry to shift to PARK (a)if your h PARK (P) only when your vehicfe is stopped. 8 . Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 89
parts OF accessories , you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don't, your engine might not performproperly. If yon ever have to have your vehicle towed,see the past of this manual shock. 110-volt AC outlet. I - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 90
the best advice for that particdar area. CAUTION: I& dangerous to get out of your vehick if the is shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll. set. Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running unlessyou have to. If you have leftthe engine running - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 91
is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Don'tshift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. Shift to REVERSE (R) oanhy after vehicle - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 92
position gives you nore power but lower fuel economy. YQUcan use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also wantto use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND for more than (2) 5 miles (8 km),or at speeds over55 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 93
if you stop when going uphill, don't hold your vehicIe there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use ysur brakes or shift into BARK (P) Whether the ignition key is in RUN or OFF. the brake system w m i n g light stays on while the parking brake 1s set. The - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 94
drive (approximately 20 feet (6.9 m))with the parlkrng brake on, the brake light stayson and a continuous chime sounds until you release the parking brake. NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. may have to You replace them, and could also damage other you - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 95
2. Move the shift lever into ?ARK (B) as follows: 8 Move the lever up as far as it will go. Pull the iever toward you. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If YOU can leave your vehicie with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 96
ind it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P)pr~perfy before you leave the driver's seat. TQfind out how, see "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 97
into the gear YOU want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OW. Open and close the driver's door to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 98
immediately. Idling the engine with the climate control system off could sallow dangerous exhaust into YOMEvehicle (see deadly carbon momxide (CO)into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happenis a garage. Exhaust with CO can come in easily. NEVER park - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 99
always set your parking brake and move theshift lever toPARK ( PARK (P)" in the Index. If YOU are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in theIndex. Switches on the driver's m e s t conltrol.each of the windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 100
their window controls again. The light in the center of the switch will go off to Features" or "Driver Information Center'' in the Indexfor programming instructions. If you do not have the DIC feature, see switches. The middle o f the switch will light to indicate thc window lockout is active. The - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 101
on the left side of the steering column includes YOGI-: e Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp PIighLow Beam Changer 0 Windshield Wipers and Washer Cruise Control Flash-to-Pass - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 102
... pane! will flash in the direction cf the turn OF lane change. Hf your vehicle is equipped with the Head-Up Display (HUD), an m o w will also a p e x in the display area to - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 103
E a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid i t r ~ accident. If the m o w s don't go on at all when you signal a turn, check the€use (see "'Fuses m d Circuit Breakers" in the Index) and f ~burned-out bulbs. r When the high beams are on, a light the instrdment panel wiil ~ S be on. if Q If - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 104
a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain OH snow. T r the band to choose the delay time. rhe motor until it cools. CBeu away snow OF ice to prevent an overload. You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. For a siagle wiping cycle, turn - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 105
the. sensitivity setting. Tne IWST and wash cycles operate as n o m d and =e not effected by the moisture-sensing function... NOTICE: The moisture-sensing system is activated by turning the wiper controi band to one of the five sensitivity levels within the DELAY area. The DELAY position closest ts - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 106
can be ovenidden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to LO OF WH speed. If the windshield on your vehicle ever needs replacement, make sure that the new windshieid is the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cmise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 krdh). - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 107
I If your vehicle is i a cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditions zilow YOS to safely use it again, you may turn the cmise control back QS. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 108
... 3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and release it. Tne CRUISE light QII the 4. Thke your foot of€ the accelerator pedai. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 109
&%e& ..:,:? ... .':I ,:? ... e Use the accelerator pedal to go XI a higher speed. Push the button at the end of less than half a second an6 then release it. Each time you cis this, your vehicle will go about B mph (1.6 k m h ) faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 110
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/ @ The headlamp switch is off and GD The transaxle is not in PARK (PI. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 112
the regular headlamp system when YOU need it. If you move the control a11 the way to MAX, your lamps will remain on for three minutes after you turn off your engine. If you move the control almost all the way in the other direction, so it's just on, the I m p s will go off quickly when - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 113
This feature d.kows €os a three to five-second fade out of the courtesy lamps instead of inmediate turn off%. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 114
feature is programmed to be in Modes 1,3 or 5 on the trmsmitter. Modes 0, 2 and 4 do not respond with exterior lights Washing when uirlocking the vehicle so perimeter lighting will nct be active. This feature can be programmed on or off for each transmitter. Pressing the UNLOCKbutton repeatedly may - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 115
..-... inte~ior courtesy lamps will come d o ~ rThey will turn off when you . To turn QHPa rear seat reading l a p , press the switch above that rear door. To turn c p f f the reading l a p , press the switchagain. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 116
is closed. I This feature shuts off d l lamps that are left on for more than 14 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep 4 your battery from running down. a When you are sitting in comfortable drivingposition, adjust the mimr SO you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 117
which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This delay prevents rapid changing of the mirror as you drive under lights and t3E.ough traffic. i ...: ... At night, when the glare is too high, the mirror will gradually daken to reduce glare (this change may take - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 118
the naimor, use a gaper towelor similar materid dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the minor housing. Use a cotton rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 119
for NQI-~K, Q example), there ~ P may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna ETP,QUYB~, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magcetic item. ( " N 9 ine minor is set in zone eight upon leaving the k c t o r y It will be necessa - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 120
of the minor until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will shcw a compass direction within a few seconds. (This is the automatic calibration mode. Drive in a circle to calibrate the mirror. See "Compass Calibration" following.) : ~ .QEbT&GR - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 121
in the center positicn, no movement of the mirror will occur. To adjust the minor, push the m o w control in the direction you want the minor to g ~ . reverse) occur during a parailel parking maneuver. 'Fimis feature can be programed on or off though the Personal Choice selection mem. See '"Driver - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 122
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved SO you can see more from the driver's seat. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 123
I. Pusla the extended tab (above the GARAGE button) or insert a screwdriver betweenthe tab and outer edge of the cover. "he garage door opener cover will flip down. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 124
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SEARS SHlMA STANLEY I 1 h 9553708 1 RT-18 1047 1050 1 1 1 1 1 2 4 2 ! I: 1 I B 3 3 3 ' i I STANLEY STANLEY 1 1 ?076 1 1 1 2 5 6 6 6 1 I I 3 3 1 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 126
the storage area attach the garage door opener securely inside the console. Line up thetransmitter button with the height adapters. 5. Close the cover and another combination. You may have a fold-down m e s t between the front seats that opens into storage area. open it, pull up a To QII the lever - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 127
YQWvehicle's rear seat armrest may c ~ n t ~ n a two cuphokkrs. To access elhe cupholders, pull tke m e s t down from the rear seatback. Some models may also include a storage area inside the m e s t . To - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 128
down, then push down on the trunk access panel latch to open the panel. To close, push the access panel until it Iatches. The front ashtray may be removedfor cleaning. To remove, grasp the sides and pull forward. YQUT vehicle has a convenience net. You'll see it just inside the bzck - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 129
lamps turn on. The brightness of the l a p s can be adjusted by siiding the switch. Your vehicle may also have visor vanity nirrors for the rear seat passengers. T0 block out glare, swing down the visors. The larger SI U visor can be removed from the center mot;nt and moved to the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 130
YOU have. If your f r ~seatthas a f~ld-down e s t , the power crrtlet is ~ m located in the center of the front seat bebw the cushion. If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, you will find one outlet inside the storage compartment and the other OR the lower f r o ~edge of t the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 131
Q U I Q ~ option, the switch is opr the roof between the sun visors. It will open the ~ S ~ T O F O O ~ when in retained accessory power or when the ignition is on. Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment e Corrcierge/Customer Conveniences Services For more information, contact your dealer. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 132
can be opened to a vent position. Push the switch upward to vent. To close, pull the switch downward. The sunshade must be opened and closed manually for vent operation. An assist strap over each door and the frorat rear passenger's door can be used to help you get in or outof - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 133
most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicIe's battery and charging system. This device complies with ?art B 5 of the FCC Rieles. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( I 1 this device may not cause h of the universal transmitter so that you can stir1 see the red light. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 134
buttons when the red light on the universal transmitter begins to flash rapidly. If you have trouble programming the universal transmitter, make sure that YOU have followed the directions exactly as described and that the batteries in the hand-l.aeld transmitter are not dead. If you still cannot - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 135
appsoprizte button on the universal transmitter that was programmed. If the sed light flashes rapidly for one to two seconds, then turns solid, your among brands. Refer to your garage Coor opener irranufacturer's owner's manual to Iocate the training biataorz. 3. Press the trainiEg button on the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 136
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Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters. It includes indicator waning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster for your vehicle. 130 ' - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 139
TEMPERATURE Cluster With DIC (United States version shown, Canada similar) - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 140
The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is running. it displays engine speed in thousands s f ~ C V Q I U ~ ~perX OI minute (rp"). - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 141
system that works alongwith the warning lights and gages. See "Driver InformationSystem" in the Index. d Bel$ pj&&n(jgp Light When eke key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come onfor about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 142
stays off, the charging system is working. Hf the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating you need service, and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until yo3 get there, turn off a%B accessories and turn off glow climate control system. When a luge number - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 143
This light should come on whera YOU turn the key to RUN. If it doesn't come ora then, have it fixed so E will t be ready to warn you if there's 2 problem. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 144
a problem with your traction control system and your vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your dr;ivi3g accordingly. The traction control system w m i n g light may come on for the foIlowing reasons: The anti-lock brake system warning - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 145
engine is ~ O O hot. A tenperatwe indicator Bight Wili turn on 2nd a chime wirl sound. TEMPERATURE If you have been operating your vehicle under noma1 driving conditions, and the temperature indicator fight turns on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 146
service center €orservice. Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission controi system on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service rnay berequired. @ Eight On Steady -- An emission control - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 147
, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration. (These conditions may go away once the engine is warned up.j This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn OR. If you experience one or more of these conditions, chmge the fuel brand you use. It will n-ecpire at - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 148
could be a problem with your engine 0i1 pressure. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 149
' SERVICE VEHICLE SOON non-emission related vehicle problems. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. The light will come QIP briefly when your ignition is turned - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 150
. The HLJD consists of the following information: 8 Speedometer Reading 0 The Z-:UDshows these images when they are lighted on tke instrument pamS cluster. Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment Just as you wouid in a vehicle without XUD. If you sever hook at - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 151
is determined by whether the headlamps are on or off, and where you have the HUD d i m e r control set. 2. Adjust the seat to p u r driving posielop~. Slide the image height adjuster control d l the way up, raising the Enage as far as possible. 3. Now slide the image height adjuster C O I I ~ .down - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 152
fobwing buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the steering column: A Iiis Mowr~, "'%;USC:S 'w Sce and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. Keep in mind that yorrr wincishield is part of the WUD system. If you ever have to have your windshield replaced, be sure to get one - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Memory Seats Q GAGE INFO: Use this button to display oil pressure, oil Me, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery infomation. RESET: "his button, used dong with other buttons, will reset system functions. Memory Door Locks SecurityFeedback DelayedLocking e PerimeterLighting Parallel Park - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 154
by that driver the last time the ignition was turned off. 1 f 2 problem is detected, a diagnostic message will appear in the display. The following pages INST. Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled. The - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 155
message, you need to have your battery checked. Oil Pressure: Press the GAGES button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure,the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. If a low oil pressure condition is detected,the display will show OIL - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 156
NORMAL is displayed when the Check 0 DOOR AJAR Tire Pressure System believes your ve~cle's tire pressures are normal. If a potential tire pressure problem 0 TRUNKAJAR is detected, the display will show gIRE PRESSURE Pressing any of the DIC control buttons will remove the LOW CHECK TIRES. If you see - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 157
#I and DRIVER #2. You will k t the DIC know which driver you are by using your remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate memory seat control buttorm located on the driver's door. The remote transmitter was pre-programmed to belong to DRIVER # 9 or DRIVER #2. if you unlock the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 158
See the following steps for personab.choice progrinmrning instructions. 1 . Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle i n PARK (P). 2. h f o m the DIC which driver you are by pressing the UNLOCK button on your transmitter or the appropriate memory seat control. If YOU would like to exit the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 159
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and you will receive no security feedback when unlocking your vehicle. If you choose ON for LOCK FEEDBACK YOU will also wed to choose LIGHTS or LIGHTS + HORN. You can select the following modes: @ If you choose O W for LOCK FEEDBACK and OW for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 161
high-beams at reduced lmps and back-upl a p s will turn on intensity), parking if it is dark enough according to the twilight sentinel. You can control activation this feature by choosing of OFF QI- ON when thePERIMETER LIGHTS choice is displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the ENG/M.ET - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 162
RECALL choice appears, and then choose EXIT when the RECALL POSITION choice aslpears and your seat will move all the way down anh back for easy exit. ' h e seat will also move when you enter the vehicle after unlocking it with a remote keyless entry transmitter. This will allow for easy entry as - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 163
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3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-8 3-9 3-9 3- BO 3-10 C ~ m f ~ Cr>n:rols r;t Personal Choice Comfort ControIs (If Equipped) Dud Automatic CornforTernp Clirnate Control Air Conditioning Heating VentiEation System Passenger Compartment Ais Filter Defogging and Defr'rosting Wear Window Defogger Passenger Climate - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 166
automatic cornfortemp climate control system. The fdowing infomation tells you how 1works. : Yorr will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light orr the button will indicate which buttons lire active. The lights are QIP ali buttons except E M P , FAN and AIR FLOW. The display will - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 167
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mode. VENT: The VENT button aEIows outside air to flow through your vehicle without the air conditioning compressor working. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the same time allows the system to contsoi automatically without the use of the ais: conditioning compressor or the use of the MCIRC mode - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 169
is tuned off. m e system will return backto the previousBy is selected mode when the carw e d back on. M C R C can be selected indl manual airflow modes except FRONT defrost. RECRC cannot be selectedwith the VENT button. m s selec~on used to dehst h e i~ windshield by directing the ~ O tow& the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 170
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under the front seats clear of objects. m s helps air to ckcukite throughout your vehicle. Passenger compammezt. f i r ~ g & % Passenger compartmentair, both outside air m d recirculated air, is routed through a passenger compartment filter,which is part of a three piece filter system. The filter - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 172
The lines you see on the r e x window w m the glass. Press this button to start warming your Window. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 173
The ffront seat passengercan control theair temperature in their seating area. can be setup to 5 O F (- 15O C> This cooler or warmer than the primary setting. You can activate this featwe by sliding the lever located QIP the instrument panel toward warm or cool. If the passenger control has been - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 174
may set the clock with the ignition off if YOU press RECALL f i s t and follow the same procedure described above. VOLUME: This h o b turns the system on and off anad controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to decrease - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 175
each p u s h b ~ t t ~ n . P SCAN: Press this button to :isten to each of your preset stations f ~ arfew seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station, stcp for a few seconds, then go on F the next ?reset station. Press P SCAN again to stop a scanning. The radio will not stop at a preset - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 176
bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble. Push these h o b s back into their stored positions when you're not using them. BAL: Turn the control behind the upperknob to move - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 177
, please contact your dealer. If yocs radh disphys zn error number, write it dow3 and provide it to p u r dealer when reporting the problem. P W V (I): Press tkis brrtton to search the ~ I X V ~ Q U S selection on the tape. Your tape ;must have at least three seconds of silence between each - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 178
to and FM2. The display shows your selection. 'TUNE: Press the up or down m o w to choose radio stations. SEEK: Press Lie up or down m c w to go to the next 5igher ar lower station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. SCAN: Tress one of the SEEK arrows for two - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 179
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't be corrected, please csntsct your dealer. If your rzdio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 181
. Press it again KI return to playing speed. The rzdbo will play while the tape reverses. bb (4): Press this 5 ~ i t c n advance quickly tc to another part off the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. SIDE (5): Press this button to - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 182
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NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track. HE you hold the button or press it more than once, the pkyer will c~ntinaneT I G V ~ I Iforward through the disc. I ~ The sourpd - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 185
will. play. I% you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay i the player. m e n YOU turn on the n ignition OF system, the disc will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last-selected audio source. P!aying til8 Radio VOLUME: Press this h o b to turn the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 186
the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps E x e3ch pushb~tton. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will mute while seeking. SCAN: Press one s the SEEK m o w s for EWO seconds f and - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 187
BASS: Press Clis knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or n after C 2 W 2 appears a~td MANUAL will appear. Tone corntrol wiil return to the BASS and TREE3 knobs. Also, if YSU use the BASS and T W B knobs, control will retwn to them and MANUAL will appear. If YQU want to insert a - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 188
. (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to md provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PWEV (1): Press this button to search for disc ape installed, the system will first go to tape play; TAPE SIDE and an arrow - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 189
The system it down md provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. (1): PSeSS this button t0 g 0 to the Still%of moving back through thedisc. The sound will mute while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next lXXk. If you hold the button orpress it more than once, the player - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 190
44 (3): Press and hold this b ~ t t to n ~ quickly reverse within a track. You will h e x sound. 3-26 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 191
you have loadedthe discs in tbe magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc(CD) changer. Wash the magazine into the changer in the direction of the mow marked on t ~ of the magazine. p - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 192
and dust from getting inside the changer. If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer, the following conditions may have caused the -Tor: The road is too rough. The disc should play when the road is smoother. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 193
8 me air is very humid. If so, w& about an hour and try again. The CD the error codes listed previously, write it down and provide it to your dedes when reporting the problem. PREV (I): Press this button to go to the start of the current track, if more thaneight seconds have played. If you hold - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 194
works by using a secret code to disable ail radio functions whenever battery power is removed. If THEFTLOCK is active, the TXEFTLBCK indicator THEFTLOCK featwe forthe radio n a y be used 01ignored. If igrP,ored, the system plays normai!y and the radio is not protected by the feature. If THEFTLOCK - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 195
A. 1 2. 9. Press AM-FM and this time the display will S ~ O W SEC f~ ?et YOG h o w that your radio is secure. 3. 4. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 196
as ~OIEQWS; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN. 2. Turn the radio off. 2. Press MfN and 880 will appear on the remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio won - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Wheel Controls for Climate Contd" earlier inthis section. SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preset on your radio psaslnbuttons. This feature works like your radio's P SCAN button and allows YOU to listen to each of y o u preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 198
The range for m ~ sAM stations is greater than for I?", t especially at might. The longer range, however, can came stations io interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like S~QITIIS and power Eises. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise iE you ever get it. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 199
make sure the cassette pkiYLX. If Y0t.i IIOtiCe a redPrCtiOn E S O U d quality, &j' i m a tape is in good condition before you have YOLK tape known good cassette to see if it is the tape or the tape player serviced. player at fault. If this other cassette has EO improvement in sound quality, clean - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 200
. Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, danpem a it means a defogger grid line has been damaged and must be repaired. (Your rlldiQ iS not at fault.) Your AM-FM antenna is integrated with yorrr rear - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 201
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both city and wd driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that start with a very important safety device in your Buick: Buckle up. (See "'Safety Belts" in the Index.) 4-2 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 205
? It's a lot less than many might think. Although it depends on each person and situation, here is some general information on the problem. Judgment MuscularCoordination vision Attentiveness. 8 Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 206
a gender difference, too. Women generally have a Bower relative percentage of body water than men. But the ability to drive is affected well below . A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having aC O ~ ~ S ~ O I La BAC level of 0.10 percent, the At chance of - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 207
YO:; have three systems that make YQLX vehick go wircre you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering anti the accelerator. A three systems have to do their work H at the places where the tires meet the road. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 208
with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight dl play a part. So do alcohol, drugs condition of your brakes; the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied. Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's easy to ask more of hose control systems - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 209
the traffic ' a d allow realistic follewing distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever steps while you're driving, brake nomctHBy but don't pump your brakes. HE you do, the pedal may get harder to push down. If - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 210
..., ... ... You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your C Q I I I ~ U ~ ~ I - receiving updates on keeps wheel speed and c~ntgols braking pressure accordingly. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 211
may have a traction control system thzat limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 212
It provides ease when parking yet a firm, solid feel at highway speeds. You- steering can be adjustedfor an easier or more firm setting. See your dealer for information Y m can turn the system back on at any time by pressing ?.hebutton again. The traction control system warning Bi& xkcPetM go off. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 213
. If there's no traction, inertia wiHl keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you've ever tried to steer a vehicle on condition of your tires m d the road surface, the angle at which Gie curve is banked, and your speed. M i l e you're in ip curve, speed is the one fxtor you can control - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 214
truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out fromnowhere, OH a child darts out from between parked cars m d stops right in front of YOU. You can avoid these problems by braking -- if you can stop in time. reason to practice defensive driving at d times and wear safety belts properly. l - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 215
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if something happens to cause you to cancef your pass, you need onlyslow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity. If other cars =e lined up to pass a slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that someone isn't trying to pass YOU as you pull out +LO pass the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 217
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your EQOTOE the accelerator pedal. If you have the traction control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 218
other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speedroads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. w-:x -.:.:x ...x.:;-.. -\\.w i& . animals. If you're tired,pull off the road ina safe place and rest. Night driving is more dangerousthan day driving. One reason is that some - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 219
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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 can't, try to slow down before you hit them. Hydroplaning is dangerous. S:, much water can build up under your tires that they c m actually ride on the water - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 222
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with tp.&c and keep to theright. Drive at the same speed most of the otherdrivers are driving. T~o-fast or too-slow driving breaks asmooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a fkeeway as a passing lane. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 224
begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Once you are on the freeway, adjust your - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 225
wo& -- don't plan to make too many d e s that Eirst part of the journey. Wew comhrta'ole ciothing and shoes you can easily drive in. 1s your vehick ready for a Iong trip? If ycu keep it serviced m b maintained, it's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of course, you - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 226
moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check YOLK rearview ~ ~ I I - Q I - S your and instruments frequently. @ If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 227
brkes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These par"cs can work h a d on mountain roads. 8 Know how to go down hills. " go over thetop of a -hill,be dert. There could be somettzlng h you- lane, %e a stailed car or m accident. a, You may see highway signs on mountains that wanz of specid problems - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 228
a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will. be driving under severe conditions, include a smallbag of sand, a piece of old carpet ora couple of burlap bags to help providetraction. Be sure you p p e r l y secure these itemsin YOU vehicle. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 229
2nd hard to drive on. 3 u t wet ice can be even more trouble because it may oEer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when adjust your driving to the road conditions. Sec ''Trrrctionr Control System" in the Index. If you don't have the traction control system, accelerate gently. Try not - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 230
i r r ; . l p ~your vehicle's stability ~e when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, p ~ ' i 8 want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock)' in the Index. @ Allow greater following distance on a ~ y slippery - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 231
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LOADING €9 GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT X>(>( COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI:KPa IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIj28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on p u r vehicle show how much weight it may properly cmy. The Tire Loading Information label found on the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 233
~ydoes COWX g a % 03. S€ S components that fail because of overloading. Hf you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else -- they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. If YOU have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they'll keep - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 234
Your vehicie can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is far your vehick, you shora'rd read the infomation in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later in this section. But trailerifmg is differect than just - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 235
Eszd-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle. wheel assembiles and tires %e forced e work harder a against the drag uf the added weight. The engine is required to operate at reEativeIy higher speeds and gnder grczter Isads, gecerating extra heat. What's more, the trailer adds considerably - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 236
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Tire-Loading Information Babel at the rear edge of the driver's door OF see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the Index. Then be sure you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight s f the trailer tongue. I - LL&LA2Lb q ;I-+ -, 1 It's important to have the correct hitch equipment - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 238
properly. 8 You'll Zeed more passing distance up ahead when gr~u're towing a trailer. And, because you're a good deal longer, you'll geed to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle bef0re you cas return to your lane. 4-36 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 239
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3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Mere YOLI'HH find what to do about some problems that can occur the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-7 5- 12 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices sump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 242
h..,, - . ' YQWhazard warning flashers work no matter what position yow key is in, and even if the key isn't in. To turn off the flashers, press down on the button again. When the hazard warning flashers are CUI,your turn signals won't work. your vehicle. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 243
other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. 2. Get the vehiclesclose enough so the jumper and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. TQavoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved. Put an - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 244
3. off the ignition on 5~1th vehicles. Turn off the radios and all lamps that aren't needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both batteries. E could t save YSUP radio! ' h m damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. 4. Open the hood and locate the batteries. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 245
terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Don't let the other end touch anytkzng until the next step. The other end of the negative cable doem Z go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vebcle - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 246
the battery is much less. 11. Now star& the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while...!::. 1%. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. _.. If it won't start &er a few tries,it probably needs service...:,:' . + A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 247
- 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 248
from a car carrier if hook siob. Never use J-hooks. They will damage drivetrainand suspension components. When your vehicle is being towed, have the service. DQ not use the vehicle's steering column iock for this. The transaxle should be in NEUTRAL (N) the parking brake released supported on a dolly. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 249
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Position the lowersling crossbar in front of the rear bumper. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 252
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see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometines If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there's still no sign of so: I . Turn off your air conditioner. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. 2. Turn on - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 254
When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you'll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 255
If there seem to be no leak, with the engine on, check i o see if the electric engiap,e cooling fans are mnning. If the engine is cverkeating, both fm.s shouici be marning. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 256
__ In cold weather,water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended cooisant and the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, OF some other liquid like alcohol,can boil before the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 257
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1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is longer hot. Turn the pressure cap S ~ O W ~ Y counterdockwise until it f i s t stops. (Don't press down while turning - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 260
T%%%Y...,I w... 3. 4. 5. 6 . Start the engine and let it mn until you can feel the upper radiatorhose getting h ~ tWatch Q U fop the . ~ engine cooling fans. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside radiator the filler neck may lower. If the level is lower, add be more of h e proper DEX-COOP - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 261
the . accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipmentto - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 262
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is a plastic alignment pin which must be aligned with the notch in the wheel to assure properinstallation. 4. After the wheel is put back on thevehicle, replace the cover. Applypressure aroundthe edge of the cover to snap it in place. Do not use a hammer or mallet to instdl the cover. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 265
I. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't. remove them yet. 11 INCHES I (28CM) 2. The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. 1 3. Rotate the wheel wrench to the left to lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle. 4. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 266
, ...1..,..._.. : ,. , ...-..:::q . . . . Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T help avoid personal o injury and vehicle damage, besure to fit the jack lift headinto the properlo~ation before raising the vehicle. 5. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 267
nubs. yon If do, the nutsmight come EOQS~. YQUF wheeI could fajI off, causing a serious accident. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, OB" the parts to on which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become Boose dter a time. The wheelcould come off and cause an accident. When YOU - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 268
to become ~cocpse and even come This could lead to an accident. off. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. have If you to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhereas soon as you can and have the nuts tightened witha torque wrench - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 269
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7 SPARE TIRE COVER iR A \. The compact spue tire is for temporaw use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a ?dl-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 272
'Fire chains won't fit your compactspare. Using them caw damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't use tire chains on your eomp?actspare. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 273
j NOTICE: Spinning your wheeEs can destroy parts sf your vehicle as well as the tires. If YOU spin the wheels &OO fast while shifting your transaxle back and forth, you can destroy - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 274
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Vehicle icientifkation Number (VIN) Electrical System Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Re€rigerants 6-45 6-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Engine Specifications Vehicle Dimensions Normal Maintenance Replacement 'Parts - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 276
it. We hope you'II go to your dealer €or all your service needs. You'llget genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you'll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 277
the recommended octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. But don'tw r y if YOU hear a littlepinging or noise when of pinging. It's the heavy, constant knock that means you have a problem. If you have the3800 Supercharged engine(VHN Code I), use premium unleaded - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 278
, return t o y w r nlrtEnorlzed Buick dealer Ear diagnosis to To provide ckaner air, a11 gasdines in the United States are now required to c ~ n t a i n d d i f v e that will help ~ s ?revent deposits from forming iny o u erz.gineand fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 279
the country where you'll be driving. You can also write us at the following address for advice. Just tell us where you're going a d give your Vehicle Identification Number(VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LIH 8P7 The capis behind a hinged - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 280
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until you hear a clicking sound. Make sureyou fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would lamp to light and YOU^ fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. see "Malfunction hdicatos Earnp'' in the Index. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 283
Things that bum can geton hot engine parts and start a fr.These include liquids like gasoline, ie oil, coolant, brakefluid, windshield washerand other fluids, and plastic ~r rubber. YQUOF others could be burned. Be careful not drop orspill to things that will bum onto a hot engine. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 284
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A. B. C. D. Battery Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Oil Dipstick Engine Oil Fill Cap @. Wmcishield Wisher Fluid Reservoir H. Engine C d m t Recovery Tank I. Air Cleaner - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 286
normally use. This air mixed with fuel creates increased engine power. Since the supercharger is a pump and is driven from an engine accessory drive belt, iwreased pressure is available at all driving conditions. c ENGINE O L LOW I CHECK LEVEL HMBHBMrn The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) works - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 287
- 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 288
Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the '"Starburst" symbol. Vas symbol indicates that the 0iI has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (AH). Do not use any oil whch does not c m y this Starburst symbd. If you change your own oil, be sure you use oil - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 289
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-and-go traffic). to drain all free-flowing oil bodies of water. Instead, The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 291
I Remove the wing nuts on the air cleaner housing cover. I - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 292
by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body. As YOU are detaching the hose, removeahe air cleaner housing cover by pulling upward and remarc%. 3. Replace the air filter. 4. Reattach the air intake hose. 5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover. Refer to the Maintenance Scheduleto - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 293
't there, and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don't drive with engine with it off, and be careful working on %he the air cleaner off. If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging enginefire. And, dirt cars easily get into your engine, which will damage it. Always have the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 294
reaches efre bottom of the threads of the inspection hole. 4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place. Torque to 88 b i n ( IO N-m). If you do not use your vehicle under any s these f conditions, the fluid and filter do not reqwie changing. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done set your 3uick dealerslug Service Department. If you do it yourself, be s u e to follow all the instructions here, OT you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Wait at Beast 30 minutes before checking the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Then, withoutshutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. The transaxle fluid dipstick top is a round, red loop and is next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. ... 2. Push it back in all the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 297
-COOL" extended life coolant, The following explains your coding system and how to add coolant when it is low. If YOU have a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index corrosion. Help keep the proper enginetemperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 298
can be dangerous. Blain water, some other or liquid like alcohol, can boil beforethe proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle's C Q O ~ ~ warning system i set forthe proper c ~ ~ l m t s mixture. With plain water or thewrong mixture, your engine could get too but you wouldn't hot get the overheat - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 299
The csdant recovery tank is located QII the @river'sside of the engine compartment. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 300
. Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine sand radiator are hot. -- -- You can be burned if you spill cooiant QPBhot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 301
~ filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an A C ~ ;trolled by a themosta.t in - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 302
reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with clean rag. Replace the and a cap completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and B need windshield washer fluid, sure to read be If the manufacturer's instructions before use. you will be operating your vehicle in an area where - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 303
down. The first is that the brake fluid goes ~ Q Wto an acceptable Bevel during n d brake W g wear. When new linings are putn, the fluid level i goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is Bedung out of the brake system. If it is, you ~ h ~havelYQWbrake ~ d system fixed, since a leak means that - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 304
fluid when you get new brake linings. You shouki add (or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brAe fluid -- such as Delco Supreme I I @(GM Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a sealed container - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 305
, just a few drops of minerallbased oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they'll haveto be replaced. Don't let someonegut inthe wrong kind of fluid. If you spill brake fluid OEI your vehicle's painted surfaces, the paintfinish can be damaged. Be - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 306
proper sequence to GM specifications. Brake linings should always be replaced 2s complete axle seis. See "Brake System Inspectioc" in Section 7 of this nanuai under Part C "Periodic Maintecance Inspections." Tie braking system a modem vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 307
not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or mcre, remove the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running battery without getting hurt. Contact yoirr dealer to I e m how to prepzre your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 308
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out. Note: YQU use pliers to can remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do E t by hand. I. . '. . . 2. Pull the headlamp away from the car. 4. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the E Q C ~ tab a d pulling it away from the plastic base. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 310
the headlamp assembly to the plastic retainer atthe outboard edge of the vehicle. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket. Replace the bulb m turn the bulb assembly d back into place. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 311
tank of gas and m e person or 160 Ibs. (75 kg) on the driver's seat. CS~Q ff ysbts vehicle is damaged in m accident and the headamp a i n Tires should be properly inflated. Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension. Headlamps s n damaged vehicles may require recttiibration of the horizontal - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 312
adjustment is much above plus 0.4 degrees. The headlamp aiming device is under the hood, directly behind the headlamps. If you find that the headlamp aimingneeds adjustment, follow these steps: Stat . Turn the vertical aiming screw (B) until the bubble in the levelis lined up with the 0 (zero). - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 313
For the type of buib to use, see "Replacement Bulbs" in the Index. 2. Unhook the cargo net from the cargo net retainer and remove the retainer by turning it tc the left. 3. Pull back the trunk trim panel. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 314
4. Beneath the trim panel are three nuts that secure the taillamp assembly. Remove these nuts with mm a BO wrench. Remove the nuts from only the side you want to access. The turn signal and a stoplamp can now be accessed. 5. Pull the t ~ i l l m p assembly away from the vehicle. 6. Remove the bulb - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 315
has been removed,pull the bulb straight out to removeit from the socket. 8. Reverse the above steps to replace the taiUamp assembly. Turn lamps, stoplamps and back-up bulbs are located bekind the taillamp assembly along the trunk lid. The following instructions explain how to access these bulbs. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 316
1. There are four studs located at the edgeof the trunk lid. Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs. 3. Next, there are eight fasteners along the top of tm ae trunk lid (four on each side), holding the trunk trim in place. Remove these fasteners. 6-42 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 317
. . . 4. Hold the treEnk trim back to expose the three mnaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly i place. n 5 . From inside the tmnk compment, use a 10 mppl wrench to remove thenuts from the studs. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 318
7. IC.,.- -... 8. Once the socket has been removed, pull the bulb straightout to remove it from the socket. 9. Reverse the above steps to replace the taillamp assembly. -44 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 319
. 2. Lift the windshield wiper m away from the windshield. Note: The windshieid wiper does not have a ';ocking upright positior~ feature. For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see "Nomal Maintenance Replacement Parts'' in the Index. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 320
with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever Rave questions about YQW tire warranty md where to obtain service, see your Buick W m m t y booklet for details. Q 8 The Tire-Loading Infamation label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver's door shows the correct - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 321
, or if the systemis not calibrated properly. It also won't tell YOU which tire is B w or high. o E the anti-lockbrake system waninglight comes on, the checktire pressure system may not be working properly. See your deder forservice. (Also, see "Anti-hck Brake System Wzming Light" in the Index.) - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 322
tires repaired or replaced, you'll need to reset (calibrate) tE-ae check tire pressure system. YOU'BI a ~ s o Reed to reset the system whenever you rotate your dealer for service. After you release the DIC RESET button, TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL will appear on the display. The system completes the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 323
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the Eront and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. W e n rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 324
treadwear inciicatdlrs, which will appear when y Q x tires have only 1/16 inch (H .e mm)car less of tread remaining. 8 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep enough to show cord OF fabric. If you ever replace YOUF tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 325
are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger cartires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system doesnot apply to deep tread, winter-type S ~ Q W tires, space- production tires. IVhile the tires available on Generd Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 326
actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm t rc to variations in driving habits, service practices the tire's ability to stop ora wet pavement as measured mder controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt 2nd concrete. A tire marked - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 327
- 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 328
tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hearthe chains contacting yourvehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipmentwheel. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 329
: strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Don't use any of these unless this manual Soil Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal spots and - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 330
lines. I . Carefirlly scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with CQOI water. 2. Always clean a whoie trim panel or section. Mask 3. lwix powdered cleaner f o b w i n g the directions , folkow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Use warm water and a clean cloth. @ Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do it more than once. Things Hike tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don't get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a vinylAeather cleaner. See p u r dealer for this produce. Use a so€t - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 332
with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades thatlook worn. might not he dole to provide adequate protection. i-. , k -- Glass sirodd be clculcd o.Aen. GM Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) or a Liquid household glass cleaner will remove tzosrnal tobucco smoke - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 333
wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. h n ' t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid hand, dish cx car washing (mild detergent) soaps dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materiais" in the Index.) Your Buick has a "basecoat/cEearcoat" paint finish. The clearcoat gives more depth - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 334
immediately after application. Don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also care to wipe off any oversprayor splash from all painted surfaceson the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 335
C C C U ~ Sfirst. Chemicals used €orice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rustj can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 336
1 1f 1052918"" 1 8 0 2 . (0.237 L) I Multi-Purpose interior Cleaner 1052925 Protects ieather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas w , plastic, mbber and vinvl C1em.s carpets, seats, interior trim. door panels and floor mats - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 337
driver's side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vek-rlc?~. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 338
system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. To check ;he fuses in this underhood fuse center, mrn the knob to the left and remove the cover. There isa chart inside the cover that explains the features and controls - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 339
side engine compartment and the Xear Fuse Block, located under the rear seat. 2. Lower the hush panel. The fuse block is a rectangular covered under the instrument panel. 3. Remove the cover. Now you can see the hses 2nd replace them. 4. Place the wide end of the h e puller over the plastic end of - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 340
PASSMOL NC IGN SEN Usage Intr Lamps PDM Module HVAC Motor, HVAC Mix Motors EC Mirror, Driver HTS Seat, Rear Defog Relay, MEM Module, Cool LVL Sensor, Pass Heated Seat Usage HVAC Rat Bk Mtrs, EkC Sensor, EEC Sensor (R Bec) Anti-Lock Brake System Moduie ABS KVAC Main Con Head, HVAC HVAC Programmer - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 341
7 3 7 38 m 40 42 Ignition Module Rt Hi Beam Not Used Lt Hi Beam Position 1 Circuitry Not Used 2 RFA, SBM, IPC, LCM Not Used 3 4 Turn Signal, Hazard Switch R e Oxygen Sensor, Post Oxygen Sensor Rt Low Beam Lt Low Beam - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Position 32 33 21 22 34 35 23 24 36 37 2% 26 24 as 39 40 Welay--Tgn 29 Relay--Worn 41 42 TQRear BEC-Seats To H BEC '"Run" P 30 31 ReTay--Cooling Fan #2 ReTay--Theft 1 43 44 Starter Welays High Speed Fan Rly 6-68 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 343
6 7 I I I ( ) 7 16 17 Not Used 20 Fuel Door Re1 Sol, Tmnk Re1 Relay, DLC - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 344
hooks. 2. Pull the cushion up and out toward the front of the vehicle. To Reinst.4 the Rear Seat Cwhicban 26 27 28 at .Rear cig Les E&Rear Cig Ltr RFA, Mem Seat Module, Driver Seat Switch cushion. To help avoid damage to the fuse center, be careful when removing reinstalling or the seatcushion. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 345
. I . Buckle the center passenger position safety beE:, then route the safety belts though the proper slots in the seat csshion. Don't let the safety belts get twisted. 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 346
After Complete Overhaul ...1 I quarts (10.4 E) When draining or replacing torque convertep; nzore fluid may be needed. Belt Tensions Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tensionadjustment should never be necessary. Cooling System ...13 quarts (12.3 k) Engine Crankcase Oil change - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in vehicle needs your is used. If refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant you're not sure, your dealer. ask 3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 348
(L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected by the belt routing. See "Maintenance Schedule" in the Index for when to check the belt. j a - a e e yay& ..-. 17. , _L Air Cleaner Element ...AC Type A- 1096C Engine Oil Filter ...AC Type PF-47 Fuel Filter - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 349
generator, power steering pump, coolantpump surd air conditioning compressor. The second belt drives the superchwger. Each belt has its own tensionermi idler pulley. See ''Maintenance Schedule" in the Indexfor when to check h e accessory drive belts and supercharger oillevel. Have your dealer check - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 350
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Bart A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule P r B: Owner Checks and Services at At Each Fuei Fill At Least oncc a h4onth At Least Twice a Year At Least Once a Year Part C: Periodic Maintenance hspections Part D: Recommended Fluids and - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 352
CHANGE AS. RECOMMENDED IMPORTANT* ceep yorJr vehicle in good working condition, but &o helps the environment. AEB reconirnended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improperfiuid Ievels or the wrong tire infiation can - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 353
can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your deater's service department or another quaiifled service center should perfom. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Llph~ricipn~'' lists some recommended products - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 354
how to keepyour vehicle in good condition, see your Buick dealer. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 355
080 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 356
(severe conditi~ns oniy). Every 60,QOOMiles (100000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 QOO km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km):Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 357
. Under severe conditions, the indicator an oil change. Tne system won': detect dust in Services" m d "Periodic Maintenance inspections" following. California Air services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. # Lubricate the transaxle shift linkage, parking brake - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 358
" in the Index for proper rotation pattern 2nd additional infomation. (See footnote +.) 1 DATE 0 Change engine oil and filter ( ~ every 3 months, whichever occurs first). r ABFZ Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) J - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 359
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0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for p~oger rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote 9.) - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 363
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+.> - . OW j@ /&- b f l 7 $ 9 9 l yie${yyJ 000 ; @ a :i; -& , t'. L l Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.> 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.> 7-16 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 367
78a 000 (130 000 k@-g) DATE MILEAGE 1 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote*.) 0 Lubricate chassis components(or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See"Tire Enspection a d - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 368
oil and filter (M every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.> Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See fo~tnote #.> 0 Replace passenger compartment air GEter. 0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 369
~n Control Senlice. (See foots,ote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote#.) c Replace air cleaner filter. ! An Emission Cuntroi Sewice. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage orleaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 370
Control Sewice. (See footnote*.) 0 Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whchever occurs first). (See footnote #.) 0 Replace passenger compartment air (or every 3 months, whichever occurs k t ) . An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote *.) k DATE SERVICED B Y DATE I (Continued) - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 371
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since your last r) oil change. Under severe conditions. the indicator may come on before 3,008 change. the Cainiifomire Air R!csources Board has services brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. cable guides - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 373
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~>ectiopm Rotation" in the Index for proper and rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.> 0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Sewice. El Inspect fuel tank,cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel gasket cap for any damage. Replaceparts as needed. An Emission - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 375
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DATE I DATE MILEAGE I 1 I SERVICEDBY I - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 377
DATE 3 Change engine si1 and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Sewice. (See fuotnste *.) 0 Lubricate chassis components (OF every I 2 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.> c Rotate tires. See "'Fire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 378
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Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect Euel tank, cap m lines for damage or Ieaks. Inspect €ael cap gasket d for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.) For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level 2nd add si1 as - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 380
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Listed below are owner checks services which and should be performed at the intervals further detaiis. F Clean casette deck. Cleaning shouId be done every 50 hours of tape play. See "Audio Systems" in the Index forhrther details. Check the engiae oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See " - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 382
belts replaced. Also look for any opened OB broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired OF replaced. (The air bag system does not need regularmaintenaxe.) Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, glove box door and console door. Part - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 383
. 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. NOTE: Be ready to a q d y the regular brake immediately if the vehick begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 384
the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot QII the regular brake, set the parking brake. @ The key should turn to LOCK only when ;he shift lever is in PARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and tramaxle in NEUTRAL - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 385
Proper proceduresto perfom these services may be found in a service manual. See'"Service2nd Owner Publications" in the Index. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 386
, % Superlube (GM Part No. 22346241 or equivalent). Supercharger Oil (GM Part No. 12345982). See "Supercharger Oil" in the Index. Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hydraulic Brake System Chassis Lubrication - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 387
H Q QLatch ~ Assembly, Secondary Latch, b o t s , Spring Anchor and Release Pawl - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 388
After h e scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who pedorned the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 389
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8-2 8-4 8-5 8-5 8-6 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Roadside Assistance Canadian Roadside Assistance courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution PragrarR 8-8 8-8 8-9 8-9 8-9 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 392
Buick dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to management. Normally, concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. the matter has If the parts already been reviewed with sales, service or manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. q g - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 393
-- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 2-800 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 394
to call us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Buick, address your inquiry to: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 395
access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. For details on Buick Premium Roadside Assistance, please consult your Buick Premium Roadside Assistance owner booklet included with your owner's manual. For needed - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 396
be available forthe cost of a rental car, bus or even a cab. e A free one-way shuttle ride or vehicle pick-up from a Service you've c a n e to expect from h i c k and its over 2,800 dealers. Please review the Courtesy Transportation glove box card contained in your vehicle or consult your Buick - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 397
very successful. BBB AUTO LINE is m out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle automotive disputes. This Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements, Buick voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. To file a claim, you will be asked to - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 398
the Customer Satishction Procedure be€oreyou r ~ 0 1 -to AUTO LINE, but you t may contact the BBB at my time. The in the courts. For further infomation, contact the BBB at 1-808-955-5 100 or the Buick Ccrstomer Assistance Center at 1-800-52 1-7300. Your vehicle comes with a separate wmanty booklet - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 399
In Canada, please call us at 1-8OG-253-3777 (English) OF 1-800-263-7854 (French). Orpwrite: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, B 43-005 1908 Coionmel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 400
PUBLICATIONS OWDERBMG 1NFOR CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1998 BUCK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information OR engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrica!, steering, body, elc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.640 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 401
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...1-23 Readiness Light ...1-22, 2-76 Servicing ...1-26 What Makes it Inflate ...1-25 What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-29 When Should it Inflate ...1-24 Aircleaner ...6-17 Air Conditioning ...3-5 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-73 Air Control. Climate Control System ...3-3. 3-4 Air Filter - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 404
29 6-29 Master Cylinder ...Parking ...2- 27 PedalTravel ...6-32 6-32 Replacing System Parts ...System Warning Light ...2-77 Transaxle Shift Interlock ...2-3 1 Transaxle Shift Interlock Check ...7-33 6-31 Wear ...Trailer ...4-36 Brakes, Anti-Lock ...4-7 Brahng ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-10 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 405
Deterrent System ...2- 16 Control Control ...2-40 Cupholders ...2.60. 2.61 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ...8-4 Customer Assistance Information ...8- I Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...8-2 Damage. Finish ...6-61 Damage. Sheet Metal ...6-61 Daytime Running Lamps ...2-45 Dead Battery - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 406
E I e c ~ c a Equipment. Adding ...2.23.3.34. 6.64 l Electrical System ...6-64 Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-5 1 Electronic Level Control ...4-32 Engine ...6-71 Accessory Belt ...6-746-75 Coolant ...6-23 Coolant Heater ...2-23 Coolant Level Check ...7-31 Coolant Temperature Gage - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 407
Guide en Frangais ...11 GVWR ...4-31 H a l o g e n Bulbs ...6-33 & z a z Warning Fhshers ...5-2 Head Restraim ...1-7 Meadlamps ...2-44 Aiming ...6-37 Bulb Replacement system ...7-35 Exhaust System ...7-35 Front Drive Axle Boot ...7-35 Front D ~ i v e Axle Seal ...7-35 Steering ...7-35 Suspension - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 408
46 Lighter ...2-63 Lights Air Flap Readiness ...2-22.2.76 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...2.78.4.7 Battery Warning ...2-76 Brake System Warning ...2-77 CheckEngine ...2-79 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...2-82 Interior ...2-47 Safety Belt Reminder ...1.8. 2.75 Traction Control System Warning ...2.78 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 409
Illuminated VisorVanity ...2-63 Inside Manual Daymight Rearview ...2-50 Parallel Park Assist ...2-55, 2-92 Power Remote Control ...2-55 MMT ...6- 4 Oil Life Monitor (Index) ...2-90 Oil Pressure Light ...2-82 Oil. Supercharger ...6-19 OnStar System ...2-65 Opener. Garage Door ...2-57. 2-67 Outside - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 410
Accessory ...2-21 Power Seat Lumbar Controls ...1-2 Memory Function ...1-3 Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts ...1-28 Problems on the Road ...5 - 1 2-8 Protection, Lockout ...Publications, Service Air Conditioning ...6-73 Remote Fuei Door Release ...6-7 Keyless Entry ...2-8 Keyless Entry. Instant Alarm - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 411
...1-2 1-1 Restraint Systems ...1-2 Seat Controls ...Securing ; Child Restraint ...1-43. 1-45, 1-47 i Second Gear. Automatic Transax!e ...2-26 2- i. I . 2-94 SecurityFeedback ...2 -I.8 SecuritySystem ...Service ...6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8-10 8-10 Manuals. Ordering ...Parts Identitication Label - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 412
hblications ...S- 10 Service Publications ...8- 10 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...2-83 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-26 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-61 Shift Lever ...2-24 Shifting Automatic Transaxle ...2-24 IntoPark(P) ...2-28 OutofPSk ...2- 31 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...I - 15 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 413
Control System ...4-9 CORtI'Ol System Warning Light ...2.78. 4. 9 Trailer Brakes ...4-36 Driving onGrades ...4-37 Driving with ...4-36 Hitches ...4-35 Maintenance When Towing ...4-38 Parking Hushing Service ...Underbody Maintenance ...Universal Transmitter ...7-34 6-61 2-66 Vehicle Control ...4-5 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 414
Sun ...2-63 Voltage Indicatar ...2-74 ming Devices ...5-2 Waning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...2-75 WaTanty hfomation ...8-8 Wzsher Fluid 2-33 2-34 2-33 6-28 BIttdeCheck ...7-32 BIadeCIeming ...6-58 Blade Replacement ...6-45 Moisture-Sensing Delay ...2-34 Winter Driving ...4-26 Wiper Blade Check - 1998 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 415
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