1996 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 72

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lockyour vehicle. Remember tokeep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storagearea, or take them with you. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With thissystem, the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is OFF). Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best lock it up and take your keys. to But what if you have leave your ignition key? Whatif to you have toleave something valuable in your vehicle? SECURITY Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. 0 Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key with you. This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here's how to do it: 0 0 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with thepower door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. TheSECURITY light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after approximately 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the SECURITY light goes off. ,2-16