2005 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
2005 Buick Park Avenue Manual
2005 Buick Park Avenue manual content summary:
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2005 Buick Park Avenue Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-57 ...2-1 Features and Controls Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 2
road. If you sell the vehicle, leave this manual in the vehicle. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 4
the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 7
...1-10 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-11 Driver Position ...1-12 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-18 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-19 Center Passenger Position ...1-19 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-20 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-24 Safety Belt - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 8
or down. Vertical Control: Adjust the angle of the seatback by pressing the top of the control forward or rearward. Move the seatback forward by pressing the top of the control forward. The power seat controls are located on the outboard sides of both the driver's and front passenger's seats. 1-2 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 9
of each front seat. Use the power seat control first to get the proper position. Then continue with the lumbar adjustment. Heated Seats If your vehicle has this option, press this button to turn on the heating element in the seat. The heated seat controls are located next to the climate controls on - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Reclining Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 11
Head Restraints On some models, the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. Adjust the head restraint by grasping the top of the restraint and moving it forward or rearward until it is in the desired position. Some rear seats have adjustable head restraints. Slide an adjustable head - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 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 belts. It is extremely dangerous - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 13
belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-7 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-8 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 15
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-9 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 16
in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 17
am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see "Seats" in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 19
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 20
if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. 1-14 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 23
forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-17 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 24
push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 25
bench seat, someone can sit in the center positions. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-12. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt - except for one thing - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 26
the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-26. Make sure the release button on the buckle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 27
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 28
buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-22 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 29
if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-23 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 30
comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seatback. 1-24 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 31
and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 32
just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 4. Buckle, position and release the . To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Slide the guide into its - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 33
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 34
child's face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the 's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 35
or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in CAUTION: (Continued) - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 36
{CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 37
{CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 38
forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints. A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 39
are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 40
the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-34 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 41
permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle's owner. For shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are attached to - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 42
booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the seat. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 43
center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in the rear seat. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, always move the front . Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that available. 1-37 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 44
anchored, you will be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 45
seat on the filler panel. Do not secure a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger's position if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. There is no - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 46
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) The vehicle has the LATCH system. You will find anchors in all three rear seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead it uses vehicles anchors - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 47
the seatback at each lower anchor position. The labels are located near the base of all three rear seating positions. {CAUTION: If a LATCH-type secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 48
and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchorage. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Also see Top Strap on page 1-37. 5. child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, simply unhook the top tether from the top tether anchorage - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-43 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 50
in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 51
. Secure the child restraint when and as the instructions say. {CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger's airbag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 52
remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 53
that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Power Seats on page - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 54
on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 55
, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past. The side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 56
driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Front occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door . To read how, see the part of this manual called "Older Children" or "Infants problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-36 for more information. - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 57
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-51 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 58
The driver's side impact air bag is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. The right front passenger's side impact air bag is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. 1-52 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 59
wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag. The driver's and right front the occupants. Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 60
because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle if the vehicle goes straight into the object. The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 61
part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel, the instrument panel, and the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door body, module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver's frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the right front - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 62
Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle. you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 63
any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) {CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 64
belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an airbag in - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 65
Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Starting Your Engine ...2-24 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-25 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2-26 Parking Brake ...2-29 Shifting Into Park - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Section 2 Features and Controls Rear Storage Area ...2-47 Rear Seat Pass Through ...2-47 Convenience Net ...2-47 Sunroof ...2-40 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-41 Storage Areas ...2-44 Glove Box ...2-44 Garage Door Opener Compartment ...2-45 Center Console Storage Area ...2-46 2-2 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 67
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 68
the original keys. Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made. Any new PASS-Key® III key must be programmed before it will start your the ignition and the driver's door only. It will not open the trunk or glove box. This is a theft-deterrent feature. The VALET key should always be - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 69
(FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" and " service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. • If you are still having trouble, - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Entry System Operation With this feature, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC), the numbers on the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 71
will be explained in this manual. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can also program any of these features through the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46. You can also personalize your climate control temperature, air delivery mode and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 72
doors are closed and you push the lock button when the ignition is off. It will disarm the system when you push the unlock button. You can tell the battery battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body has coded the new transmitter, the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 73
remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Remove and replace the battery as the instructions under the cover indicate. Use a Duracell® battery vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive. • Young children who get - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 74
in three seconds. Power Door Locks With power door locks, you can lock or unlock all doors on your vehicle using either the driver's or the front passenger's power door lock switch. To lock or unlock the doors from the inside, move the manual lock on the door handle forward or rearward. 2-10 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 75
DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46. Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the doors. When the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed with the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 76
automatic door locks feature to one of the following modes: Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of PARK (P). Only the driver's door automatically - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 77
do the following: 1. Unlock the door. 2. Open the door from the outside. The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition and the driver's door is open. You can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch on the driver's door for more than three seconds. Leaving - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 78
cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System in the Index. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. Remote Trunk Release Press - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 79
the steering column. Turn the key one-quarter turn clockwise to LK then remove it from the switch. Emergency Trunk Release Handle This will disable the trunk trunk when the ignition is on or off and the vehicle is in PARK (P), even if the trunk release lockout is activated. Notice: Using the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 81
light in the center of the button will go off to indicate that the feature is disabled. If you have the DIC, you can choose to lock out only the rear windows. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50 for programming instructions. Use the switches on the driver's door armrest to control each of - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 82
sun visor can be removed from the center mount and moved to the side, while the auxiliary sun visor remains to block glare from the front. The front side of the driver's sun visor also contains a pocket for map storage. Content Theft-Deterrent United States Canada Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 83
. The lamps and horn will then turn off to save battery power. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won't activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 84
and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. When the fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 85
do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has PK3 stamped on it. 2. Insert the current driver's key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not start, see your GM dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the ignition to OFF, and remove the key. 4. Insert the key - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 86
turn to five different positions. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 87
it in any other position, you will drain your battery power. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you will still have power to such accessories as the power windows, audio steering wheel controls (if equipped), clock, sunroof (if equipped) and the radio - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 88
waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 89
engine parts. If you don't, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 90
PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine column. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 91
move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 92
than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. Notice: Driving in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km) or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h) may - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 93
until you release the parking brake. Also, the brake light will stay on until the parking brake is released. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 94
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 95
the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Turn the key to OFF. Open and close the driver's door to turn off the RAP feature. There is no shift interlock in this key position. 2. Apply and hold the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 96
damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. • Repairs were not Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and • Have your vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 97
monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-25. 2-33 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 98
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The day/night adjustment allows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 99
calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display shows a direction. Mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls can be compass could give false readings. 2-35 When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for about two - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 100
mirrors equipped with OnStar® controls) quickly until the correct manual outside mirrors, adjust them by hand so that the side of the vehicle can be seen while you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. The mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 101
. This feature can be programmed on or off through the personal choice selection menu. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46 or DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50 for programming instructions. If the vehicle has power mirrors, the controls are located on the driver's door armrest - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 102
driver's seat. Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, the driver's side outside rearview mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled "Rear Window Defogger" under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. {CAUTION: - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 103
centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • Accident Assist • Remote Door - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 104
such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is lost, forgotten, or has a low battery. It is a hands-free wireless - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 105
and reverse" feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 106
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 107
door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the "Learn" or "Smart" button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the "Learn" or "Smart" button. The name and color manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Garage Door Opener Compartment 2. Remove the square height adapters from the cover. If your vehicle has this feature, the garage door opener storage area is located in the headliner near the front reading lamps. To install your garage door opener, do the following: 1. Push the extended tab above - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Your vehicle has a center console with two storage compartments and cupholders. The cupholders have removable liners to hold beverage containers of different sizes. To access the cupholders and the front storage area, push the doors covering them back into the console. In the front storage area you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 111
on the lever at the front edge of the armrest. Sunroof The vehicle may have a sunroof. The sunroof has both manual and express features for opening the glass panel The sunroof switch has a number of positions that control sunroof movement. The switch will only work when the ignition is on or - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 112
closed manually. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat and Mirrors If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seating, outside mirror positions and climate controls. See Climate Controls - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 113
movement of the seat at any time, press the driver's power seat control located on the outboard side of the front seat. Mirrors and lumbar positions will not be stored or recalled for the exit position. If you would like your stored driving or exit position to be recalled when unlocking your vehicle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 114
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Lamp ...3-18 Front Reading Lamps ...3-18 Rear Reading Lamps ...3-19 Trunk Lamp ...3-19 Battery Run-Down Protection ...3-19 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...3-19 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...3-22 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-24 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-25 Climate Controls ...3-25 Dual - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-40 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-40 Oil Pressure Light ...3-43 Security Light ...3-44 Cruise Control Light ...3-44 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-44 Fuel Gage ...3-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-46 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 117
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Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 119
3-14. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. D. Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Climate Controls on page 3-31 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-72. E. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 120
front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column. Horn Press near or on the horn symbols on your steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 3-10. • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 3-10. For information on the exterior lamps, see Lane-Change Signals on page 3-7. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. • Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to- - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 122
bulb may be burned out and other drivers will not see your turn signal. bulb is burned out. Check the front and rear turn signal lamps regularly for more than three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high beam or high beam to low - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 123
Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal the driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. Pull the turn signal lever toward you briefly to flash-to-pass. If the headlamps are off or on low beam, the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 124
The windshield wipers also remain in a "high park" position, stopped on the windshield and not in the normal park position, even when the ignition is turned off. Notice: If you do not turn off the windshield wipers when driving through an automatic car wash, you could damage the wipers. Always turn - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 125
cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control faster. The accelerate feature will only work after you have set the cruise control speed by pushing the SET button. 3-12 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 127
shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills. • Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until you reach a desired lower speed - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 128
lamps and lights. Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Interior Courtesy Lamps Headlamps on Reminder If you leave the exterior lamps control on, remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door, you will hear a continuous warning - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 129
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be The exterior lamps control is off. • The transaxle is not in PARK (P). When DRL are on, only your low-beam headlamps will be on. The parking lamps, taillamps, - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 130
DRL work with the light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Do not cover it up. If you do, it will sense "dark" and the headlamps go off quickly when you turn off your engine. Sliding the control to OFF, turns off the Twilight Sentinel® feature. When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 131
DRL, parking lamps and back-up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside. This feature will only be activated when the security feedback feature is the feature off do the following: 1. Press and hold LOCK on the driver's door lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors will lock - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 132
door lock switch. The perimeter lighting feature is now on. Perimeter lighting can also be activated through the DIC. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-50 or Driver Information Center door. They will turn off when you turn on the ignition. To turn on the front reading lamps when the doors - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Reading Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. Head-Up Display (HUD) {CAUTION: To turn on a rear reading lamp, press the button above that rear door. To - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 134
distance and damage your vehicle. Do not use the HUD image as a parking aid. The HUD controls are located in the overhead console. The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster. 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer switch all the way up. The brightness - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 135
driving position. Keep pressing the top arrow on the image height adjuster to raise the image as far as possible. 3. Keep pressing the bottom arrow on the image height adjuster to move the image as low to remove any avoid cleaner leaking inside the covering the HUD unit. The HUD dimmer control - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 136
are to your rear bumper. The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, above the rear window. It has three color-coded lights that can be seen through the rearview mirror or by turning around. {CAUTION: Even with the Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist system, the driver must check carefully before - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 137
is a problem. The light will also flash red while driving if a bumper and driving forward at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues to flash red, see your GM dealer. For cleaning instructions vibrations from a jackhammer or the compression of airbrakes on a very large truck. As always, drivers - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 138
has two power outlets located in the rear storage area of the front center console. See Center Console Storage Area on page 2-46 for more information on location. Your vehicle may have a small cap that must be pulled down to access the accessory power outlet. If it does, when not using the outlet be - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter The front ashtray is located under the climate control panel on the center console. Press on the door to release the ashtray. To close, press on the door again. To empty the ashtray, remove it from the center console by gripping the edges and pulling straight out. To - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 140
automatic control of vehicle until warmer air is available. The system will start out necessary. Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel hold the current fan speed while in manual mode. If you want the fan to display. If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 141
manual mode. Use the up and down arrows on the AIR FLOW button to cycle through the available . The recirculation mode cannot be used with the FRONT defrost or VENT mode. On hot days, open the OFF button once to turn off the passenger climate control, if it has been activated. Pressing the OFF - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 142
or after turning off the engine. This is normal. Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. 1 FRONT: Press the FRONT button to defrost the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 143
of driving below covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside of the rear window with sharp objects. The lever for this feature is located on the right side of the instrument panel. Slide the lever toward WARM for warmer air or toward COOL for cooler air. Press OFF on the main climate control - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 144
is part of a three piece filter system. The filter removes low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter may need to be replaced. See Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-30. The particle filter is located inside of the air control module. The air control module - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 145
selected for the front seat passenger. For information on how to do this, see Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-25. 2. Locate memory buttons 1 and 2 on the driver's door armrest. Steering Wheel Climate Controls If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature function - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 146
warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly-and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 147
and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument panel cluster for your vehicle. Base Cluster, Uplevel Similar (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-33 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 148
Cluster with Driver Information Center (DIC) (United States version shown, Canada similar) 3-34 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 149
the reset button. The trip odometer is reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC) if your vehicle is equipped with this feature. See DIC Controls and Displays on page 3-46 for more information. Notice: If you operate the engine with the tachometer in the shaded warning area, your vehicle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 150
electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle serviced right away. If the driver's belt is already buckled - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 151
there is a problem. When you turn the ignition to RUN, this light will come on briefly, to show the battery charging system is working service, and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories and turn off your climate control - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 152
will stay on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If you try to drive off with the parking brake set, a chime will also come on until you release the parking brake. If the light stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. If the light comes on - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 153
stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be 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 driving accordingly. The traction control system warning light may come on for the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 154
any malfunction. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. If you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 155
vehicle's emission controls and may cause this light to come on. Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light remains on steady, - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 156
corrected when the electrical system dries out. A few driving trips should turn the light off. Have you recently fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed. to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not working properly. 3-42 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 157
your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 158
Canada For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle's components, the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability. Consult a GM dealership for necessary repairs - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Here are some things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service station, the gas pump shuts stop. • The gage does not go back to empty when you turn United States Canada off the ignition. The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 160
warning messages if a system problem is detected. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel located to the left of the steering column: GAGE INFO (Information): Use this button to display oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery information. RESET: This button - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 161
appears in the display. If there are no problems detected with the temperature, COOLANT TEMP NORMAL will appear in the display. If the temperature is too high, COOLANT TEMP HOT will appear in the display. If you see the COOLANT TEMP HOT message, your engine is overheated. You should pull off the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 162
low message, you need to have your battery checked. See your GM dealer for service. Oil Pressure: Press the GAGE INFO button until OIL PRESSURE appears in the display. If there are no problems your GM dealer for service. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on page - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 163
DOOR AJAR TRUNK AJAR WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW ENGINE OIL LOW - CHECK LEVEL SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON TRACTION CONTROL 91 SYSTEM ACTIVE 140 TIRE PRESSURE LOW you may hear a noise or feel a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal. When the STABILITY - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 164
to correspond to your transmitter, including your radio and climate control settings. See Climate Controls Personalization on page 3-31. If you unlock the vehicle using the key instead of your transmitter, the DIC will not identify the driver and will recall the information from the last transmitter - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 165
programming instructions. 1. Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in PARK (P). 2. Inform the DIC which driver you are by pressing the unlock button on your transmitter or the appropriate MEMORY button. 3. Press and hold the ENG/MET button for five seconds. WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION FEATURE will - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the RESET button to record your selection. For more information on this feature, see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2-37. Programmable Automatic Door Locks The automatic door lock modes, when shifting in and out of PARK (P), can be changed through the DIC. You can change these modes using - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 167
Delayed Locking The delayed locking feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, you have made your choice, press the RESET button to record your selection. For more information on this feature, see Delayed Locking on page 2-11. You can select the following modes: • If you choose OFF - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 168
for the identified driver when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle. You can program this feature to be active by ), parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on, if it is dark enough according to the Twilight Sentinel®. You can control activation of this feature by - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 169
Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them. Your do, and how to operate all of its controls. Your vehicle may have a feature called Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system covering mobile radio and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 170
Radio with Cassette To change the default on the display, station or time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. The selected display will now be the default. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 171
, press TONE until MANUAL appears on the display or press and release the BASS or TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank. See "Setting Preset Stations" listed previously to program the auto tone feature. Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 172
to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The SEEK, FADE, BAL, BASS, and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. If an error appears on squarely. Press the EJECT button to remove the tape and start over. If the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 173
E10: The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn this button is pressed first. • E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player problem. 3-59 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 174
Radio with Cassette and CD To change the default on the display, station or time, press this button until you see the display you want, then hold this button until the display flashes. The selected display will now be the default. Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 175
mode, press TONE until MANUAL appears on the display or press and release the BASS or TREB knob and turn it until the display goes blank. See "Setting Preset Stations" listed previously to program the auto tone feature. Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 176
the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The middle position tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. If an error appears on the remove the tape and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, SEEK, FADE, BAL, BASS, and TREB controls - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 177
the cassette tape slot, to stop a tape when it is playing and to remove a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the in the player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly. • E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. CLN (Clean): If problem. w SEEK x: 3-63 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 178
the last selected audio source. Also, as a protection feature, if a CD is ejected and left in the with the ignition on or off. As each new track starts to play, the track number will tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 179
the display for one of the following reasons: • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the stop a CD when it is playing and to remove a CD when it is not playing. Eject may is pressed first. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 180
with specially designed trays. Notice: Placing heavy objects, which may shift or slide while driving, in the trunk could damage the CD changer. If your vehicle has the optional you have loaded the CDs in the magazine, slide open the door of the CD changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 181
display. The CD numbers are listed on the front of the magazine. All of the CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine , slide the CD changer door all the way open. The magazine will automatically eject. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 182
radio display will go to that of the next available CD. If a CD cannot be played, the display when in elapsed time mode. When a new track starts to play, the track number will in label side up. • E34: CD Changer Door Open. Completely close the door to restore normal operation. • E35: CD Changer - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 183
Choice Radio Controls If your vehicle has this feature it will enable two drivers to store returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 184
the radio display to indicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. If the battery loses power for any reason, you must unlock indicate that the radio is secure. Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 185
or forget your code, contact your GM dealer. Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio will not - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SCAN: Radio Reception AM If your vehicle has this feature, some audio functions can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: The range for FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 187
as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer. The cut tape detection feature of the cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced. 3-73 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 188
cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the side without writing when handling the rear window antenna and/or the rear window defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not clear the inside rear window - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 189
...4-35 Towing a Trailer ...4-37 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 190
is the best defensive driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task - such as concentrating - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 191
safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people do? How much is "too much" if someone plans to drive? It ,000 people injured. • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking • The - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 192
, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks. The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other countries, the limit is even lower. For example - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 193
chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an - or even fatal - collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 194
braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 195
us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 196
pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may hear the anti-lock pump or motor operate, and feel the brake pedal pulsate, but this is normal. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 197
, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power to limit wheel spin. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 198
engine ease when parking yet a wheel spin. You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing the button again. The traction control system warning light should go off. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the "driver lost control - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 199
For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can not; there is not - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 200
a road onto the shoulder while you're driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 201
to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic back again and wait for another opportunity. • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass, - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 202
away from you than it really is. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 203
you may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. See "Stability System Active Message" under DIC Warnings control more limited. While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including engine braking - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 204
eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 205
proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you cannot stop, accelerate, or turn as - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 206
areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you cannot, try to slow down before you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 207
about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Through Flowing Water {CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 208
part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. • Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You will save time and energy. See Freeway Driving the red light. One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 209
traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Mile for mile, freeways - also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 210
are not fresh - such as after a day's work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 211
plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 212
down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope. • Know how to go uphill. Drive in the highest gear possible. • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 213
fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, 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 small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 214
32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews can get there. Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow - drive with caution. If you have traction control, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 215
than you would on dry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. If You Are Caught in a Blizzard • Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice. On an otherwise clear road, ice - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 216
you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-28 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 217
you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. Notice - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If your vehicle has traction control, you should turn your traction control system off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. Then shift back and forth between - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 219
the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehicle placard. United States version shown, Canada similar The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 220
cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 221
1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Item A B C Loading Your Vehicle Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle's Tire and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 222
handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. United States version shown, Canada similar The Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver's door, tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 223
Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never stack service wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a "dolly"). With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See "Dinghy Towing" and "Dolly Towing," following. Automatic Level Control This feature - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 224
wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels front wheels on the dolly. 2. Put the vehicle in PARK (P). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 225
be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. • Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 226
full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to: General Motors of - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 227
sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you do not seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. Dirt and water can also enter the vehicle. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 228
, you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 229
driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking so your trailer will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. drivers you are about to turn, change lanes or stop. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 230
. Thus, you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P). 5. Release the regular brakes. Driving - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 231
are automatic transaxle fluid (do not overfill), engine oil, drive belt, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you are trailering, it is a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 232
✍ NOTES 4-44 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 233
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-35 Brakes ...5-37 Battery ...5-40 Jump Starting ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-45 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps ...5-47 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-50 Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps ...5-50 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 234
100 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-101 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...5-102 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-71 Wheel Replacement ...5-71 Tire Chains ...5-72 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-73 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-74 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-75 Removing the Flat Tire and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 235
harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 236
own service work. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Part might damage your engine. A little pinging noise when you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 237
low as 87 - if heavy knocking does not occur. Refill your tank with premium fuel as soon as possible. Otherwise, you might damage your engine. If you are using 91 octane or higher-octane fuel and you hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 238
outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 239
The fuel door release button is located to the left of the steering column. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver's side of the vehicle. 5-7 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 240
There is also a manual fuel door release. It is located inside of the trunk on the driver's side of the vehicle. {CAUTION possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-87. Pull the tab to release the fuel door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 241
pumping gasoline. {CAUTION: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. {CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 243
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release lever under the front edge of the grille. 3. Lift up on this lever as you lift up the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar), here is what you will see: 5-12 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 245
Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Engine Oil If the DIC message, ENGINE OIL LOW - CHECK LEVEL appears on the instrument cluster, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46. You - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 246
clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 247
your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container. 5-15 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 248
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of your vehicle. • The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down sooner. If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you need to change - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 249
so equipped, your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 250
it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. Supercharger Oil Unless you are - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter every 15,000 miles (25 000 km) and replace every 30,000 miles (50 000 km). If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at each - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 252
with dirt, a new filter is required. To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 2. Remove the air intake hose that snaps over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body. As you are detaching the hose, remove the housing cover by pulling - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 253
not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flame if the engine backfires. If it is not there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Do not drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. Notice: If the air cleaner/filter - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 254
out and fall on hot engine or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transaxle to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check the transaxle fluid. Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: • In heavy city - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 256
vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first, if you add only DEX-COOL® extended life coolant. The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 5-26. A 50/50 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 257
could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. The coolant recovery tank is located in the engine compartment on the driver's side of the vehicle. See - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 258
or a little higher. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator. For information on how to add - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 259
if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 260
not to lift the hood but to get service help right away. Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: 3800 (L36) engine shown, 3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Cooling Fans C. Coolant Recovery Tank 5-28 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 261
to be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 262
mixture. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at or above the FULL COLD mark, start your - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 263
the cooling system is cool before you do it. How to Add Coolant to the Radiator {CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 264
shield to access the bleed valve. 3.2. If you have the supercharged engine, remove the nut in the center of the cover shield. 3.3. Lift the engine cover shield at the front, slide the catch tab out of the engine bracket and remove the cover shield. 3.4. Put the oil fill tube, with cap attached, in - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 265
fill tube and cap by twisting clockwise. 7.4. If you have the supercharged engine, install the nut in the center of the cover shield. 5. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information about the proper - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 266
and behind the accessory drive belt in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger's side of the vehicle. 10. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. 11. By this time, the coolant level inside the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 267
engine Remove Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25. Always use the proper fluid. Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 268
Driver Information Center (DIC), a WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID LOW message will be displayed when the windshield washer fluid reservoir is low. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 269
a leak. If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system. {CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on the engine. The - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 270
around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 271
: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 272
vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-70. Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. 5-40 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 273
firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL (N) before setting the parking brake. {CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 274
accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 275
. Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 276
vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 277
battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery oncoming drivers service; instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 278
cargo or loading of the vehicle, except it should have a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs (75 kg) on the driver's seat. • Close all doors. • Tires should be properly inflated. • Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension. Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 279
gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. Each headlamp is attached by thumb screws. 5-47 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 280
1. Remove the thumb screws by turning them counterclockwise. 2. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5-48 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 281
socket if you are unable to do it by hand. 4. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. 5. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb. Make sure not to touch the new bulb element with your fingers, as the oils on your - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 282
Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed, reach down from the top of the vehicle, and while pressing the lock tab on the socket, turn the socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out. 2. Remove the old bulb by pulling it straight out of the socket. Rear - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 283
1. There are four studs located at the inside edge of the trunk lid. Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs. 2. Remove the nuts from the studs. 3. Remove the six fasteners along the top of the trunk lid (three on each side), holding the trunk trim in place. 5-51 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 284
4. Pull the trunk trim back to expose the three remaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs. 5. From inside the trunk compartment, remove the nuts from the studs. 5-52 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 285
7. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out. You can use a tool to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand. 6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk lid. The bulbs are located on the back side of the assembly. 5-53 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 286
a plastic retainer that holds the cargo net and taillamp assembly in place. Remove the retainer by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the plastic retaining screws on the trunk's interior. 9. Replace it with a new bulb. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the taillamp assembly. 4. Pull - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 287
5. Beneath the trim panel are three nuts that secure the taillamp assembly. Remove the nuts only from the side you want to access. The turn signal and stoplamp can now be accessed. 6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle. 5-55 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 288
. 10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the taillamp assembly. Replacement Bulbs Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up 3057 High-Beam Headlamp 9005 Low-Beam Headlamp 9006 Parking/Turn, Front 3057 Tail/Stop 3057 Tail/Turn 194 For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer. 8. Once the socket has been - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 289
be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" under Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-19 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 290
ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with your vehicle's Owner's Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. 5-59 Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example (A) Tire and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 292
can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. (E) Tire Inflation: The use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at 's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. The letter T as the first character - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 293
of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 294
(kPa) before a tire has built up heat from driving. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. DOT Markings: A code - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 295
bears manufacturer, brand, and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger cars A metal support for a Time for New Tires curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 296
Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver's door latch. This label shows your vehicle's original air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 297
three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. drive that a tire is low or flat. You must begin driving before the system will work properly. The TIRE PRESSURE LOW message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if pressure difference (low - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 298
PRESSURE LOW message appears on the Driver Information Center, you have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you will new tires and install or remove the compact spare tire. Do not reset the check tire pressure system without first correcting the cause of the problem dealer for service. After - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 299
It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-71 for more information. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4, for scheduled - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 300
. When you get new tires, GM recommends that you get tires with that same TPC Spec number. That way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, load range, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle. If - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 301
could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires limited-production tires. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect vehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 302
climate. Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel based on straight-ahead braking - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 303
control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 304
damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and do not spin your wheels - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 305
. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you'd use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 306
tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you should put blocks at the front - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 307
3. Remove the wheel wrench and jack. 4. Remove the compact spare tire from the trunk. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-82 for more information about the compact spare tire. The equipment you will need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing a tire are located on the inside of the tire cover. You - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 308
2 1/2 inch (6 cm) or the 4 inch (10 cm) hubcap, first remove the decorative nut caps using the wheel wrench. 2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but do not remove them yet. 3. The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. 4. Turn the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. 7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise in the jack. Raise it far there is enough room for the compact spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well. {CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 310
{CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 311
use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere wheel nut torque specification. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 312
: Wheel covers will not fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. Do not try to put the wheel cover on the compact spare tire. It will not fit. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 313
Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram. D. Compact Spare Tire Cover E. Washer and Retainer The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 314
: When the compact spare is installed, do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don't mix - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous - some more than others -and they can all damage the vehicle, too. Do not use any of these products unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage the vehicle: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 316
To clean, use the following instructions: 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled. 6. When the stain is removed, blot the cleaned area with another dry, clean, soft, white cloth. 7. If - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, and blood can be removed using the club soda water instructions leather cleaner. • Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish, or shoe polish - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 318
Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 319
. To help keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle in a garage or covered whenever possible. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-87 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 320
polish on aluminum wheels. Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, but avoid any painted surface of the wheel, and buff off immediately after application. Do not take your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 321
. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your GM dealer. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your GM dealer's body and paint shop. Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 322
tops, upholstery and convertible tops. Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints. Removes dirt and grime from chrome wheels and wire wheel covers. Removes dust, fingerprints, and surface contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Usage Removes swirl marks, fine Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 323
your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the 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 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 324
new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature Remove the two screws located along the front edge of the panel. 2. Lower the hush panel. 3. Remove the fuse block cover. - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Auto Dimming Mirror, Driver HTS Seat, Rear Defog Relay, MEM Module, Cool LVL Sensor, Passenger Heated Seat HVAC Flat Pk Mtrs, Electronic Level Control Sensor, Electronic Level Control Sensor (Rear Fuse Block) LP PK R RUN WSW Blank WSW/RFA B/U LP Usage Anti-Lock Brake System Module HVAC Main Con - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 326
plastic end of the fuse. 5. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out. When finished, reinstall the fuse block cover and the hush panel. Reinstall lamps, connectors and HVAC duct temperature sensors if they were removed. Fuses PERIM LP ACCY IGN 3 Usage Perimeter Lamps Accessory Ignition 3 5-94 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 327
the fuses in this underhood fuse block, turn the knob counterclockwise and remove the cover. Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Usage Not Used SBM, LCM Turn Signal Pre-Oxygen Sensor, Post-Oxygen Sensor Air Bag (SIR) Powertrain Control Module Air Conditioning Clutch Ignition Feed Horn Relay Spare 5-95 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 328
29 30 31 5-96 Usage Spare Injectors #1-6 C-31 Right High Beam Spare Left High Beam Spare Right Low Beam Left Low Beam Stop Fuel Pump Relay (Wire in BEC) Run/Crank Powertrain Control Module Parking Lamps Hazard Flashers Spare Spare ABS #2 Usage Ignition Horn Cooling Fan 1 Relays 32 33 34 35 36 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 329
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Usage Crank Accessory Outlet Powertrain Control Module for Cruise SBM Module Radio/Phone Sunroof Spare CD Changer, Phone Driver Door Module Spare Radio Driver Heated Seat Module Rear Door Module Trunk Release Spare Instrument Panel Ashtray Cigarette Lighter 5-97 Relays - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 330
it carefully, you could damage the fuse center. Avoid contact between the rear seat and the fuse center whenever you remove or reinstall the rear seat. To remove the rear seat cushion, do the following: 1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the front hooks. 2. Pull the cushion up and out - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 331
the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on the back frame. 3. trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat cushion is secured. 1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 332
and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25 for more information. Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Automatic Transaxle Engine Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque English 2.2 lbs 7.4 quarts 13 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Spark Plugs Windshield - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 334
Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.8L V6 Engine 3.8L V6 Supercharged Engine 5-102 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 335
...6-23 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-23 Exhaust System Inspection ...6-23 Fuel System Inspection ...6-23 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-24 Throttle System Inspection ...6-24 Brake System Inspection ...6-24 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 336
this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. 6-2 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 337
ed and have the necessary equipment, you should let your GM dealer's service department do these jobs. Your GM dealer has GM-trained and supported service people that will perform the work using genuine GM parts. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you what should be checked and when. It also - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 338
trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts. The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Part D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 339
. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Service (normal conditions). Every 150 000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 340
. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Service (normal conditions). Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sure to follow the complete - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 341
time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-24. 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 342
and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 18,000 Miles (30 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) ❑ Change engine - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 344
and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 345
and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) ❑ Change engine - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 347
occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. 99,000 Miles (165 000 km - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 348
must be reset. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See Brake System Inspection on page 6-24. 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 349
proper supercharger oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) ❑ Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 350
for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) ❑ Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19 for more information. An Emission Control Service. 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) ❑ Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-25. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote †.) ❑ Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote @.) (See footnote +.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) ❑ Change engine - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 352
last service, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emission Control Service. ❑ Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 353
control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Part D. Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant for you or a service station attendant to - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 354
on page 5-22. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair if needed. At Least Once a Year Key Lock Cylinders Service Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Part D. Body Lubrication Service Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 355
brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 356
LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. • The key should come out only - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 357
the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-32. Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 358
-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 359
's engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-13. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Windshield ® Washer Solvent. Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Oil on page 5-18. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Usage Hood and Door Hinges Fuel Door, Glove Box Door, Console Door and Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning Fluid - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 361
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 362
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance Record 6-28 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 363
to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 364
with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: 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 Assistance Center by - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 365
disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited owner's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 366
Buick has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Buick by dialing: 1-800-83-BUICK. TTY users in Canada 381-0022 Canada - Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 367
may be required for your vehicle, such as hand controls, wheelchair/scooter lifts, etc. This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 368
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. • Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Buick's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 369
the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Buick's judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Buick reserves the right to - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 370
reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 371
air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; other information is stored only in a crash event - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 372
the vehicle owner or, if office, • as part of GM's • make it available for research where service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 373
Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 374
Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: in U.S. funds. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Accessory Power Outlets ...3-24 Additives, Fuel ...5-5 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-91 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-19 Air Conditioning ...3-25 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-36 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-49 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-55 Servicing - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 376
Warning Light ...3-38 Brakes ...5-37 Braking ...4-6 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Break-In, New Vehicle ...2-22 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-50 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamp Aiming ...5-45 Headlamps ...5-47 C California Fuel ...5-5 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 377
...3-30 Climate Controls Personalization ...3-31 Dual Automatic ...3-25 Outlet Adjustment ...3-30 Steering Wheel Controls ...3-31 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...1-24 Compact Spare Tire ...5-82 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-47 Coolant Engine - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Locks ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-13 Driver Position, Safety Belt ...1-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-46 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-50 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Driving At Night ...4-16 City - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Underhood Fuse Block ...5-95 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-19 Battery ...5-40 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-40 Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Heater ...2-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-40 Cooling System Inspection ...6-24 Drive Belt Routing ...5-102 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5-50 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-11 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-40 Fuel ...3-45 Speedometer ...3-35 Tachometer ...3-35 Garage Door Opener ...2-40 Garage Door - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Brake System ...6-24 Engine Cooling System ...6-24 Exhaust System ...6-23 Fuel System ...6-23 Part C - Periodic Maintenance ...6-23 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Readiness ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...Battery Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Cruise Control ...Malfunction Indicator - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Part B - Owner Checks and Services ...6-19 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-23 Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-25 Part E - Maintenance Record ...6-27 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 383
...2-38 Curb View Assist Mirror ...2-37 Manual Mirrors ...2-36 Power Mirrors ...2-37 Owners, Canadian ...ii N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-101 P Parade Dimming ...Park Aid ...Park (P) Shifting Into ...Shifting Out of ...Parking Assist ...Brake ...Over - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 384
25 Part E - Maintenance Record ...6-27 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-30 Passing ...4-13 PASS-Key® III ...2-20 PASS-Key® III Operation ...2-20 Perimeter Lighting ...3-17 Personal Choice Radio Controls ...3-69 Personalization, Climate Controls ...3-31 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-24 Door Locks - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 385
...1-57 Replacing Parts ...1-58 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-23 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-19 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-30 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...5-102 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-33 S Safety - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 386
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-23 Steering Wheel Comfort Controls ...3-31 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-72 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-46 Convenience Net ...2-47 Garage Door Opener Compartment ...2-45 - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ...Buying New Tires ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Check Tire Pressure System ...Cleaning ...Compact Spare Tire ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Inflation -- Tire Pressure ...Inspection and Rotation ...Installing the Spare Tire ...Removing the Flat Tire ... - 2005 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 388
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-91 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-91 Vehicle Personalization Safety and Symbols ...iii Vehicle Damage ...iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-71 Replacement ...5-71 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Winter Driving ...4-25 Y Your Vehicle and the Environment