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Automatic Transaxle Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the steering column. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. 2-26

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2001 Buick Park Ave. Owner's Manual	1
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Adults	26
Driver Position	26
Lap-Shoulder Belt	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	32
Right Front Passenger Position	33
Air Bag Systems	33
How the Air Bag Systems Work	36
Where are the air bags?	36
When should an air bag inflate?	38
What makes an air bag inflate?	39
How does an air bag restrain?	39
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	39
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	41
Center Passenger Position	41
Lap Belt	41
Rear Seat Passengers	43
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	43
Lap-Shoulder Belt	43
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	46
Children	48
Infants and Young Children	48
Restraint Systems for Children	52
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Top Strap	56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	62
Older Children	64
Safety Belt Extender	67
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	68
Section 2 Features and Controls	69
Windows	70
Power Windows	71
Express- Down Window	71
Window Lock	71
Keys	72
Door Locks	74
Central Door Unlocking System	75
Power Door Locks	75
Door Ajar Reminder (If Equipped)	75
Automatic Door Locks	75
Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature	75
Delayed Locking	76
Rear Door Security Locks	77
Using One of These Locks	77
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On	78
Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock	78
Lockout Protection	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	78
Remote Keyless Entry System	78
Operation	79
Instant Alarm	80
Personal Choice Features	80
Security Feedback	80
Theft- Deterrent System	81
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	81
Battery Replacement	82
Resynchronization	83
Trunk	83
Trunk Lock Release	84
Remote Trunk Release	84
Remote Trunk Release Lockout	84
Trunk Security Override	84
Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)	85
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	85
Theft	85
Key in the Ignition	85
Parking at Night	86
Parking Lots	86
Content Theft-Deterrent System	86
Testing the Alarm	87
PASS-Key III	88
New Vehicle Break-In	90
Ignition Positions	90
Key Reminder Warning	91
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	91
Starting Your Engine	92
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	93
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	93
Automatic Transaxle Operation	94
Parking Brake	97
Shifting Into PARK (P)	98
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	100
Torque Lock	100
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	101
Parking Over Things That Burn	101
Engine Exhaust	102
Running Your Engine While You re Parked	102
Horn	103
Tilt Wheel	103
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	104
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator	104
Turn Signal On Chime	105
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	105
Flash-to-Pass Feature	105
Windshield Wipers	106
Rainsense II Wipers (If Equipped)	106
Windshield Washer	107
Cruise Control	108
Setting Cruise Control	108
Resuming a Set Speed	109
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	109
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	110
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	110
Using Cruise Control on Hills	110
Ending Cruise Control	110
Erasing Speed Memory	110
Exterior Lamps	111
Headlamps	111
Lamps On Reminder	111
Daytime Running Lamps	112
Cornering Lamps	112
Twilight Sentinel	113
Light Sensor	113
Interior Lamps	113
Instrument Panel Intensity Control	113
Courtesy Lamps	113
Illuminated Entry System	113
Delayed Entry Lighting	114
Theater Dimming	114
Delayed Exit Lighting	114
Parade Dimming	114
Perimeter Lighting	114
Front Reading Lamps	116
Rear Reading Lamps	116
Trunk Lamp	117
Glove Box Lamp	117
Battery Rundown Protection	117
Mirrors	117
Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror	117
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	118
Mirror Operation	118
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped)	118
Mirror Operation	119
Compass Operation	119
Compass Calibration	119
Compass Variance	120
Power Remote Control Mirror	121
Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)	121
Convex Outside Mirror	122
Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)	122
Storage Compartments	123
Glove Box	123
Garage Door Opener Compartment	123
Front Storage Armrest	126
Front Center Console (If Equipped)	126
Rear Armrest	127
Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)	127
Rear Seat Pass Through	127
Convenience Net	127
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	128
Front Ashtray	128
Rear Ashtray	128
Cigarette Lighter	128
Sun Visors	129
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror	129
Auxiliary Power Outlets	129
OnStar System (If Equipped)	130
Safety and Security Services	131
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)	132
OnStar System Limitations	132
Assist Straps	132
Garment Hooks	133
Sunroof (Option)	133
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)	134
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter	135
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter	136
Rolling Code Programming	137
Erasing Channels	137
Accessories	137
The Instrument Panel Your Information System	138
Instrument Panel Clusters	140
Speedometer and Odometer	142
Trip Odometer	142
Tachometer	142
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	143
Safety Belt Reminder Light	143
Air Bag Readiness Light	144
Battery Warning Light	145
Brake System Warning Light	145
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	146
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)	148
If the Light Is Flashing	149
If the Light Is On Steady	150
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	151
Oil Pressure Light	151
Service Vehicle Soon Light	152
Security Light	153
Cruise Light	153
Fuel Gage	153
Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)	154
DIC Controls and Displays	154
ODO/TRIP	155
FUEL INFO	155
GAGE INFO	156
DIC Warnings and Messages	157
DIC Personal Choice Programming	158
Parallel Park Assist	160
Automatic Door Locks	161
Delayed Locking	161
Security Feedback	162
Perimeter Lighting	163
Memory Seat Recall	163
Window Lockout	164
Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped)	164
Care of the HUD	166
If You Can t See The HUD Image When the Ignition is On	167
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option)	167
How the System Works	167
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	169
Comfort Controls	170
Personal Choice Comfort Controls (If Equipped)	170
Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control	170
Temperature Button	171
Fan Button	171
Mode Controls	171
Automatic Operation	172
Manual Operation	172
Air Conditioning	174
Heating	174
Defogging and Defrosting	174
Rear Window Defogger	174
Passenger Climate Control	175
Ventilation System	176
Ventilation Tips	176
Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control	177
Audio Systems	177
Setting the Clock	177
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	178
Playing the Radio	178
Finding a Station	178
Setting the Tone	179
Adjusting the Speakers	180
Playing a Cassette Tape	180
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	182
Playing the Radio	182
Finding a Station	182
Setting the Tone	183
Adjusting the Speakers	184
Playing a Cassette Tape	184
Playing a Compact Disc	186
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)	187
Compact Disc Changer Errors	189
Playing a Compact Disc	189
Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)	190
Theft-Deterrent Feature	191
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature	191
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss	192
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature	192
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	193
Understanding Radio Reception	193
AM	193
FM Stereo	193
Cellular Phone Usage	194
Tips About Your Audio System	194
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	195
Care of Your Compact Discs	196
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	196
Heated Backlite Antenna	196
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	197
Defensive Driving	198
Drunken Driving	199
Control of a Vehicle	202
Braking	202
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)	203
Using Anti- Lock	205
Braking in Emergencies	205
Traction Control System (If Equipped)	205
Steering	207
Power Steering	207
Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering (If Equipped)	207
Steering Tips	207
Driving on Curves	207
Steering in Emergencies	208
Off-Road Recovery	209
Passing	209
Loss of Control	211
Skidding	211
Driving at Night	212
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	214
Hydroplaning	215
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	216
Driving Through Flowing Water	216
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	216
City Driving	217
Freeway Driving	218
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	219
Highway Hypnosis	220
Hill and Mountain Roads	220
Winter Driving	222
Driving on Snow or Ice	223
If You re Caught in a Blizzard	224
Recreational Vehicle Towing	226
Loading Your Vehicle	226
Automatic Level Control	228
Towing a Trailer	228
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	229
Weight of the Trailer	230
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	230
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires	231
Hitches	231
Safety Chains	232
Trailer Brakes	232
Driving with a Trailer	232
Following Distance	233
Passing	233
Backing Up	233
Making Turns	233
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	234
Driving On Grades	234
Parking on Hills	235
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	236
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	236
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	236
Section 5 Problems on the Road	237
Hazard Warning Flashers	238
Other Warning Devices	238
Jump Starting	239
Towing Your Vehicle	243
Engine Overheating	244
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	244
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	245
Cooling System	246
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank	248
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator	250
If a Tire Goes Flat	252
Changing a Flat Tire	253
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	254
Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps	255
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	256
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	260
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	261
Compact Spare Tire	262
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	263
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	263
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	264
Service	265
Doing Your Own Service Work	265
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	266
Fuel	266
Fuels in Foreign Countries	268
Filling Your Tank	268
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	271
Checking Things Under the Hood	272
Hood Release	272
Engine Compartment Overview	274
Engine Oil	275
Checking Engine Oil	275
When to Add Engine Oil	276
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	277
Engine Oil Additives	278
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System	278
When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With the GM Oil Life System Option)	279
How to Reset the Oil Life System (If Equipped)	279
What to Do with Used Oil	279
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	280
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	282
Supercharger Oil	283
When to Check	283
What Kind of Oil to Use	283
How to Check and Add Oil	283
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	284
When to Check and Change	284
How to Check	284
Checking the Fluid Level	285
How to Add Fluid	286
Engine Coolant	287
What to Use	288
Checking Coolant	289
Adding Coolant	289
Radiator Pressure Cap	290
Power Steering Fluid	290
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	290
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	291
What to Use	291
Windshield Washer Fluid	291
What to Use	291
Adding Washer Fluid	291
Brakes	293
Brake Fluid	293
What to Add	294
Brake Wear	295
Brake Pedal Travel	295
Brake Adjustment	295
Replacing Brake System Parts	296
Battery	296
Vehicle Storage	296
Bulb Replacement	297
Halogen Bulbs	297
Headlamps	297
Headlamp Aiming	300
Front Turn Signal	302
Rear Quarterpanel Turn Signal Lamps and Stoplamps	303
Trunk-Mounted Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and Back- Up Lamps	305
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	308
Tires	309
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	310
When to Check	311
How to Check	311
Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)	311
Tire Inspection and Rotation	313
When It s Time for New Tires	314
Buying New Tires	315
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	316
Treadwear	316
Traction AA, A, B, C	316
Temperature A, B, C	317
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	317
Wheel Replacement	317
Used Replacement Wheels	318
Tire Chains	319
Appearance Care	319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	320
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	320
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric	320
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	321
Cleaning Vinyl	321
Cleaning Leather	321
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	322
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	322
Cleaning Speaker Covers	322
Care of Safety Belts	322
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	322
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	323
Weatherstrips	323
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	323
Washing Your Vehicle	323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	324
Finish Care	324
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)	324
Cleaning Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	325
Finish Damage	325
Underbody Maintenance	326
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	327
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	328
Engine Identification	328
Service Parts Identification Label	328
Electrical System	329
Add-On Electrical Equipment	329
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block and Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) Instrument Panel Fuse Block	330
Instrument Panel Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) Underhood Fuse Block	332
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion	335
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	337
Replacement Bulbs	338
Capacities and Specifications	339
Capacities	339
Wheel Nut Torque	339
Engine Specifications	339
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	340
Vehicle Dimensions	340
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	341
Introduction	342
Your Vehicle and the Environment	342
Maintenance Requirements	342
How This Section is Organized	343
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	344
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	344
Selecting the Right Schedule	344
Short Trip/City Definition Short Trip/City Intervals	345
Short Trip/City Intervals	346
Long Trip/Highway Definition	346
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	347
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	348
Footnotes	348
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	361
Footnotes	361
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	369
At Each Fuel Fill	369
Engine Oil Level Check	369
Engine Coolant Level Check	369
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	369
At Least Once a Month	369
Tire Inflation Check	369
Cassette Deck Service	369
At Least Twice a Year	370
Restraint System Check	370
Wiper Blade Check	370
Weatherstrip Lubrication	370
Automatic Transaxle Check	370
At Least Once a Year	370
Key Lock Cylinders Service	370
Body Lubrication Service	370
Starter Switch Check	371
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	371
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	372
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	372
Underbody Flushing Service	372
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	373
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	373

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