2000 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
2000 Buick Park Avenue Manual
2000 Buick Park Avenue manual content summary:
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km) Limited Warranty Every 2000 Park Avenue under warranty is backed with the following services: 1-800-252-1112 ( For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800) that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance Courtesy Transportation Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 3
2000 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 25694049 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Table of Contents Seats and Restraint Systems Section 1 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts Air Bag Systems Child Restraints Features and Controls Section 2 Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/ - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 5
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems Section 3 Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) Your Driving and the Road Section 4 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 6
Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Maintenance Schedule Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Safety Defects on page 8-9 Service Publications Index Section 9 In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 8
We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 9
they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 10
your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 11
of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Service Station Guide Battery For a More Detailed Look at What's Under the Hood See Section 6 See Section 6 Tire Pressure See Section 6 Spare Tire Pressure See Section 5 Hood Release See Section 6 Alternate Fuel Door Release See Section 6 Engine Oil Dipstick See Section 6 Oil Viscosity Engine - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Air Bag Systems Center Passenger Position 1-30 1-33 1-35 1-38 1-50 1-53 1-53 1-53 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 14
seat cushion by D Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by holding the front part of the horizontal control up or down. holding the rear part of the horizontal control up or down. whole horizontal control up or down. Power Seats D Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by holding the D Move - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 15
of the seat. Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, the controls on the driver's door panel are used to program and recall previous settings. To increase or decrease support, hold the switch forward or rearward. To move the lumbar up or down, hold the switch upward - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Center (DIC). See "Personal Choice Features, Memory Seat Recall" in the Index for instructions for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but start by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on the exit position, your vehicle must be in PARK (P). Push and release the EXIT button and the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 17
the feature off. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat nears body temperature. The HI setting heats the seat to a slightly higher temperature. A telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is in use. When the ignition is turned off, the heating element is - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Reclining Front 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't do their job when you're reclined like this. The - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 19
restraint to return to its full rear position. Safety Belts: They're 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. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he or - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 20
belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here's why: They work away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 21
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels. 1-9 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... 1-10 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 23
or the instrument panel ... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 24
in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 25
, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. First, you'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 26
height that is right for you. Using the power seat control, raise or lower the shoulder belt height adjuster by pushing the vertical control up or down. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 27
's wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 28
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 into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-16 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 29
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 ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 30
wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact 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. 1-18 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 31
Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 32
as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. Your vehicle has four air bags -- a frontal air bag for the driver, another frontal air bag for the right front passenger, a side impact - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 33
even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air bags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All air bags are designed to work with safety belts but don't replace them. CAUTION - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 34
infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see the part of this manual called "Children." 1-22 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 35
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. How the Air Bag Systems Work Where are the air bags? The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" in the Index - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 36
The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 37
air bag covering and don't let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact air bag. When should an air bag inflate? The driver's and right front passenger's frontal air crashes. The frontal air bags are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system's designed "threshold - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 38
crash. For both frontal and side impact air bags, the sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel, instrument panel and the side of the front seatbacks - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 39
need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system won't be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 40
part of the air bag systems. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so. The air bag systems do not need regular maintenance. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in the center - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 41
in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 42
buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 43
the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 44
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 45
rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 46
the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the 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 belt and the guide on - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 47
bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 48
support for the head and neck. This is necessary because an infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a frontal crash, an infant in a rear-facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 49
CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 50
it will be used. An infant car bed (A) is a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle. It's an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. With an infant car bed, make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. 1-38 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 51
to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal crash. Some infant seats come in two parts -- the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 52
A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 53
is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 54
in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat. in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 55
. If you have an adjustable head restraint, raise the head restraint and route the top strap under it. In Canada, the law requires that forward- has top strap anchors already installed for the rear seating positions. You'll find them behind the rear seat on the filler panel. Anchor the top strap - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 57
use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 5. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 58
injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It's always better to See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. You'll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 59
possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 60
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why: You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 61
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 5. Pull the rest of - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 62
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 be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 63
close to the child's face or neck? Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 64
: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 65
, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 66
Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Content Theft-Deterrent System PASS-KeyR III New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 67
many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children. Your vehicle has a two-key system. One key is the master and the other is a valet key. 2-2 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 68
new ones made easily using the tag. The replacement key must have a transponder embedded in it. NOTICE theft-deterrent feature. The valet key should always be used when valet parking your vehicle. Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 69
of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever manual lock control on the door handle forward. To unlock the door, move the manual lock control on the door handle rearward. Central Door Unlocking System - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 70
you need to lock the doors before shifting out of PARK (P), just use the manual or power lock button to lock the doors. Customizing when shifted out of PARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Door Ajar Reminder (If Equipped) If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), and a - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 71
will remain in the most recent mode selected. You can also program the automatic door locks feature using the Driver Information Center. See "Driver Information Center Personal Choice Programming" in the Index. Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 72
turn this feature off, repeat the above procedure. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can also program these features through the DIC. See "Driver Information Center" in the Index. Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 73
children know how these security locks work, and how to cancel the locks system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 74
instructions that follow. qualified technician for service. D Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be D Check to determine if battery replacement button will also work when the ignition is on, but only while the transaxle is in PARK (P). D If you're still having trouble, see your - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 75
, perimeter lighting, parallel park assist mirror and window lockout. See each feature in the Index. You can also personalize your comfort control temperature, mode and fan settings. See "Comfort Controls, Personal Choice" in the Index. If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 76
Information Center" in the Index. Theft-Deterrent System The remote keyless entry transmitter will arm the theft-deterrent system whenever Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't work - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 77
To replace the battery: NOTICE: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these the transmitter does not work, resynchronize the transmitter. For battery replacement, use a DuracellR battery, type DL-2032, or a similar type. - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Resynchronization After replacing the battery in your transmitter, or if only the instant alarm works, the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by pressing and holding both the button with the lock symbol and the button - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 79
the steering column to release the trunk lid. The trunk will open if the transaxle is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout is in the unlocked position. The remote keyless entry system will also unlock your trunk if the ignition is off, or if the ignition is on and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 80
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Parking Lots If you park to the valet. Then take the master key with you. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 81
keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will sound for 30 seconds. 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 82
, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in the Index. If the alarm does not sound or the vehicle's lamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by an authorized service center. PASS-KeyR III Your vehicle is equipped - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 83
someone is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key codes. When - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 84
miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. D Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 85
the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. OFF (C): This position lets you turn accessories. The instrument panel cluster will remain powered in OFF to illuminate the gear shift indicator. The cluster will also activate the parking brake light when the parking brake - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 86
power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. START (E): This position starts your engine. When the engine starts, Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 87
gasoline from the engine. After 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 88
grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don't, it - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 89
a Trailer" in the Index. Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in RUN. If you cannot shift - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 90
pedal about halfway down. accelerator all the way down. CAUTION: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 91
. 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. FIRST your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transaxle. Use your brakes or shift into PARK (P) to hold your vehicle in - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 92
to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. That part shows what to do first to keep the trailer from moving. Whether the ignition key is in RUN or OFF, the brake system warning - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 93
: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 94
can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. You or others could be - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 95
in the transaxle, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of PARK (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 96
points on the road or over road debris. D Repairs weren't done correctly. D Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 97
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't PARK (P)" in the Index. If you are parking on a hill and if you're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 98
switch will light to indicate the window lockout is active. The driver's window controls will still be operable. This is a useful feature when you have children as passengers. Switches on the driver's armrest control each of the windows while the ignition is on or retained accessory - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 99
time to allow passengers to use their window controls again. The light in the center of the switch will go off to indicate the rear windows. See "Personal Choice Features" or "Driver Information Center" in the Index for programming instructions. If you do not have the DIC feature, see your dealer - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 100
side of the steering column includes your: D D D D D Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer Windshield Wipers and Washer Cruise Control Flash-to-Pass The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 101
change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane 't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don't go light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. If your vehicle is - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 102
you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. To the high-beam headlamps off. You control the windshield wipers by turning the band MIST. Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 103
wipes. You can increase the sensitivity of the system and the frequency of wipes by turning the wiper control band away from you to the other delay settings and are not affected by the moisture-sensing function. The moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger's interior side of the windshield behind - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 104
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 105
off until you want to use cruise control. D If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 106
signal lever and release it. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you're going about 25 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 107
. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the cruise control: Exterior Lamps Headlamps This knob controls the following systems: D Step lightly on the brake pedal, or D Move the cruise switch to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 108
. DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the parking and headlamps. A light sensor on top of the instrument panel monitors the exterior light level for the operation of DRL and Twilight SentinelR, so be sure it isn't covered. The DRL system - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 109
move the control almost all the way in the other direction, so it's just on, the lamps will go off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can set this delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes. Light Sensor Your Twilight Sentinel and Daytime Running Lamps work with the light sensor on - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Panel Intensity Control Instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted by turning the headlamp knob counterclockwise and clockwise. Delayed Entry Lighting turn off. Illuminated Entry System When you open either front start the engine or activate the power door locks. Delayed Exit Lighting - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 111
are on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the Twilight SentinelR and is fully automatic. When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim your instrument panel displays once again. 2. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter to enter the programming - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 112
lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you want on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. These lamps work even when the ignition is off. To turn on a rear seat reading lamp, press the switch above that rear door. To turn off the reading - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 113
. This will keep your battery from running down. Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror Your 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 114
Mirror Operation To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press AUTO. To turn off automatic dimming, press OFF. The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 115
electrochromic mirror on and off. To turn on the automatic dimming feature, press MIRROR. To turn off automatic dimming, press MIRROR again. The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. 2-50 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 116
To adjust for compass variance: 1. Press and hold the COMPASS button located at the bottom of the mirror until a zone number appears in the display. 2. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 3. Press the COMPASS button on the bottom of the mirror until the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 117
parking maneuver. This feature can be programmed on or off through the Personal Choice selection menu. Vehicles are delivered with this feature off. See "Driver Information Center" or "Personal Choice Features" in the Index for programming instructions. Your vehicle has an electric mirror control - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 118
Equipped) If you have this feature, the driver's side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the automatic electrochromic day/night rearview mirror. See "Automatic Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror" earlier in - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 119
Door Opener Compartment The garage door opener storage area is located in the headliner near the reading lamps. The following chart and instructions will help you install your garage door opener in the overhead storage area. 1. Push the extended tab (above the GARAGE button) or insert a screwdriver - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Your Garage Door Transmitter Name MULTIELMAC Model 3033 Button 1 2 3 4 MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC MULTIELMAC 1048 1087 3060 1098 1 1 1 1 2 OVERHEAD DOOR OO OVERHEAD OO DOOR OVERHEAD DOOR OO 1-BTN 223 1 Vehicle Console Door Position For Adapter(s) - 6 6 - 4 5 6 5 7 1 OR 10 Number Of Adapter(s) - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Your Garage Door Transmitter Name PULSAR Model 832 Button 1 2 PULSAR PULSAR 833 832C 1 2 1 2 3 PULSAR PULSAR SEARS SEARS SHIMA STANLEY STANLEY STANLEY 833B PDX-9921 9B53738 9B53708 RT-18 1047 1050 1076 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 STANLEY 1079 1 2 STANLEY 1075 1 2 STANLEY 331-1052 1 Vehicle Console Door - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 122
by lining up Front Center Console (Option) Your vehicle may have a center console In addition you can flip the center of the console forward to use outlets can be used for accessories requiring electrical power, such as securely inside the console. Line up the transmitter button with the height - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 123
, push the access panel until it latches. Convenience Net Your vehicle has a convenience net. You'll see it just inside the back wall of the trunk. Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or quick starts and stops. The - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 124
. When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself. Rear Ashtray The rear ashtrays are located on each rear door panel. To remove the rear ashtray, open the lid and ease the ashtray upward until the edge can be grasped to pull the ashtray up and out. NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter in with - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 125
seats with a center console, you will find one outlet inside the storage compartment and the other on the lower front edge of the console. These power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Follow the proper installation instructions that are - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Unlock Route Support Concierge Services Ride Assist Sunroof (Option) If you have the express-open sunroof option, the switch is on the roof between the sun visors. It will open the sunroof when in retained accessory power or when the ignition is on. Convenience Services A complete user's guide is - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 127
home/office lighting systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of most current transmitters and is powered by your vehicle's battery and charging system. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 128
rapidly. The rapid flashing indicates that the HomeLink Transmitter has been programmed. Release both buttons once the indicator light starts to flash rapidly. If you have trouble programming the HomeLink Transmitter, make sure that you have followed the directions exactly as described. The HomeLink - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 129
owner's manual. 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step if you have this system, press the button on the HomeLink Transmitter that you have programmed already. If the indicator light on the HomeLink Transmitter - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 130
problems training the garage door opener, contact the HomeLinkR Transmitter manufacturer at 1-800-355-3515. Erasing Channels To erase all three programmed channels, hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons. Accessories - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 131
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System 2-66 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 132
of your instrument panel are: A. Air Outlet B. Headlamps/Parking Lamps Switch C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Cluster/Gages E. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch F. Climate Control System and Audio Steering Wheel Controls G. Gearshift Lever H. Audio System I. Air Outlet J. Fuel Door - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 133
Clusters Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters. Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 134
Cluster With DIC (United States version shown, Canada similar) 2-69 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 135
resistant odometer. You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. If possible, the new one has to be set to the same reading door to show the old mileage reading and when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer A trip odometer can tell how far you've driven since - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 136
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 lights and gages. They're a big help. Your vehicle may also have a driver information center that works - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 138
the light goes off and stays off, the charging system is working. If the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating you need service, and you should take your vehicle to the dealer at once. To save your battery until you get there, turn off all accessories and turn off your climate control system - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 139
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. With the anti-lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 140
it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you're 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. D If - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 141
emission control systems. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, and the temperature indicator light comes on, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible. The section "Problems on the Road," in this manual explains - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 142
detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required. D Light On Steady -- An emission control system NOTICE: Modifications made to the engine, transaxle, exhaust or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 143
your dealer or qualified service center for service. If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See "Filling Your - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 144
and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness, see your dealer or qualified service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light This light tells you if there could be a problem with your vehicle's engine oil pressure. The oil pressure - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 145
. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. This light will come on if your vehicle has certain non-emission related problems. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle's components, the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Fuel Gage When the indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning band, the low fuel warning light will come on and a chime will sound. You still have a little fuel left, but you need Canada The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. It works only when the ignition is on. 2-81 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 147
in the windshield. The HUD consists of the following information: The HUD shows these images when they are lighted on the instrument panel cluster. Be sure to continue scanning your displays, controls and driving environment just as you would in a vehicle without HUD. If you never look at your - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 148
to use the display as a marker for the front of your vehicle, such as in a parking lot, you may misjudge distance and hit an obstacle or another vehicle. 1. Start your engine and slide the HUD dimmer control all the way up. The brightness of the HUD image is determined by whether the headlamps - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 149
) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC will display information about how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning messages if a system problem is detected. The following buttons are on the DIC control panel which is located to the left of the steering - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 150
, coolant temperature, tire pressure and battery information. will reset system functions. D RESET: This button, used along with other buttons, D ENG/MET: Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. DIC Controls and Displays There are two lines in the DIC display. The - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 151
used from a new starting point, press the RESET conditions, such as acceleration, braking as soon as possible. This manual explains what to do. System believes your vehicle's tire pressures are normal. If a potential tire pressure problem is detected, the display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW. Battery - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 152
If there are no problems detected with the oil pressure, the display will show OIL PRESSURE NORMAL. If a low oil pressure condition is detected, the CHECK LEVEL 54 ...SERVICE STABILITY SYSTEM 55 ...STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE 82 ...CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 91 ...TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM ACTIVE 140 ...TIRE - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 153
on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly. STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE - 55 : You may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. It means that an advanced, computer-controlled system has come on to help - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 154
to your transmitter, including your radio and comfort control settings. See "Comfort Controls, Personal Choice" in the Index. If you Seats Automatic Door Locks Security Feedback Delayed Locking Perimeter Lighting Parallel Park Assist Mirror Window Lockout See "Personal Choice Features" in the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 155
instructions. 1. Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in PARK (P). 2. Inform the DIC which driver you are by pressing the button with the unlock symbol on your transmitter or the appropriate memory seat control. 3. Press and hold the ENG/MET button for five seconds. WELCOME TO BUICK - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 156
on your transmitter or press the appropriate driver number on the seat control. This will return you to the beginning of the option feature selections of the following DIC displays: D AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFF/ON D UNLOCK IN PARK - OFF/ON If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your door locks will - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 157
D If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback when locking or unlocking your vehicle. LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will receive no security feedback when locking your vehicle and the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking your vehicle - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 158
pressed, the DRL lamps (high-beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back-up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough according to the Twilight SentinelR. You can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is displayed on the DIC. Make your choice - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Memory Seat Recall This feature recalls the position of your seat. When this feature is active, the memory seat and mirror positions will be recalled 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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 160
Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control Air Conditioning Heating Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Passenger Climate Control Ventilation System Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (If Equipped) Audio Systems Setting the Clock AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) AM - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 161
dual automatic ComforTemp climate control system. The following information tells you how it works. You will hear a beep each time a button is pushed and a small light on the button will indicate which buttons are active. The lights are on all buttons except TEMP, FAN and AIR FLOW. The display will - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 162
setting is shown in the display. Fan Button The speed of the blower fan is controlled automatically if you have the system set for AUTO. Pressing the FAN button will display and hold the current blower fan setting. If you want the blower fan to run at a lower speed, push the bottom of the FAN - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 163
comfort setting, start with the system in AUTO mode and manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed. AIR FLOW: This button is used to change the direction of the airflow. The airflow choices available are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. If the system is set for AUTO, pressing the AIR - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 164
VENT: The VENT button allows outside air to flow through your vehicle without the air conditioning compressor working. Selecting the VENT and the AUTO buttons at the same time allows the system to control the air flow automatically without the use of the air conditioning compressor or the use of the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 165
AUTO or AIR FLOW. Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. Press this button to start warming your window. Heating Press AUTO and adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down arrow. You may also adjust the ComforTemp system manually by pressing the AIR - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 166
the repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty. The front seat passenger can control the air panel toward WARM or COOL. If the passenger climate control has been turned on, it can be turned off by pressing the OFF button once. Pressing the OFF button a second time will turn off the main system - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 167
the airflow to the rear seating area. The temperature is controlled by the front passenger setting. Ventilation Tips D Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work better, reducing the chance of fogging your windows - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 168
procedure described above. AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) Audio Systems Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years yourself with it first. Find out what your audio system can do and how to operate all its controls, to be sure you're getting the most - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 169
Playing the Radio VOLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press the upper knob - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 170
make sure your player is working properly. D E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. 3-11 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 171
of silence between each selection for NEXT to work. The sound will mute while seeking. The message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play The radio will play while the tape reverses. another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 172
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 173
radio will not stop at the preset station. AUTO SET: Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 174
if you use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and MANUAL will appear. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape player. Your tape bias is set automatically. 3-15 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 175
to make sure your player is working properly. D E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 176
Player" in the Index. After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for five seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset. Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) 3-17 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 177
radio will not stop at the preset station. AUTO SET: Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 178
control will return to them and MANUAL will appear. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly The player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD while or wet. D E20: There's too much moisture in the air. (Wait about an hour and try again.) If any error - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 179
a disc again. CD PLAY will show on the display. EJECT: Press this button to remove the disc. The radio will play. If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 180
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio VOLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. To increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 181
system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons. AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete. To return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting the Tone BASS: Press this knob lightly - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 182
the BASS and TREB knobs, control will return to them and MANUAL will appear. Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the and start over. While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 183
on. If both a tape and a disc are installed, the system will first go to tape play; TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display. If SOURCE is pressed again, the system will go to disc play; CD PLAY will appear on the display. EJECT: The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the button - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 184
player will pull it in. The disc should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD much moisture in the air. (Wait about an problem. PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track, if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 185
or radio with a disc in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or system, the disc will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. Also, as a protection feature, if a CD is ejected and left in the player, it will be pulled back in - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 186
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option) With the optional compact disc changer, you can play up to 12 discs you have loaded the discs in the magazine, slide open the door of the compact disc (CD) changer. Push the magazine into the changer in the direction of the arrow marked on top of the magazine. 3-27 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 187
CD functions are controlled by the radio buttons except for ejecting the magazine. Whenever a CD magazine with discs is loaded in the changer, CHNGR will appear on the radio display. If the CD changer is checking the magazine for CDs the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 188
CD in the compact disc player or changer, the following conditions may have caused the error: Playing a Compact Disc PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. D The CD your dealer when reporting the problem. Try the magazine again - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 189
Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control, pushbutton (5) is not display when in elapsed time mode. When a new track starts to play, the track number will also appear. Press a cassette tape, CD or the CD changer if all three are loaded. Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped) - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 190
theft of your radio. It works by using a secret code to disable all radio functions whenever battery power is removed. If THEFTLOCK is active, the THEFTLOCK indicator will flash when the ignition is off. The THEFTLOCK feature for the radio may be used or ignored. If ignored, the system plays - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 191
the Theft-Deterrent Feature Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. Turn the ignition to ACCESSORY or RUN The radio will remain secured until the correct code is entered. When battery power is removed and later applied to a secured radio, the radio - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 192
may operate climate controls. See "Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control" earlier in this section. SEEK: Press this button to go to the next higher or lower radio station. SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preset on your radio pushbuttons. This feature works like your radio - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 193
from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce equipment to your vehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way units. Tips About Your Audio System Hearing damage from loud noise by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safe sound - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 194
player is the use of a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealership (GM Part fabric belt condition before you have your tape player serviced. 3-35 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 195
the center to repaired. If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM-FM antenna. Be sure the antenna does not touch a grid line. Care of Your Compact Disc Player The use of CD - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 196
different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also included many other useful tips on driving. 4-2 4-3 4-6 4-6 4-9 4-11 4-13 4-14 4-15 4-17 Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Traction Control System (If Equipped) Steering Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 197
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. driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See "Safety - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 198
needs to drive a vehicle: The obvious way to solve the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if people 's body weight D The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 199
before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 200
; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 201
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 202
to push. Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 203
programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. Here's how anti-lock works. Let's say the road is wet. You're driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes. Here's what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 204
let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but this is normal. Traction Control System (If Equipped) Your vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 205
should come on briefly when you start the engine. If it stays on or comes on while you are driving, there's a problem with your traction control system. See "Traction Control System Warning Light" in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 206
, speed is the one factor you can control. Suppose you're steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering and acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 207
accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. If you have StabilitrakR, you may see the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message on the Driver Information Center. See "Stability System parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 208
always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 209
markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and don't get too close. Time - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 210
about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don't give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. D Check - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 211
control system, remember: It helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If you do not have traction control, or if the system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps avoid only the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 212
impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. D In remote areas to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 213
. Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 214
. Replace your windshield wiper inserts problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 215
. Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can't avoid - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 216
yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray. (See "Tires" in the Index.) One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 217
cities. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it. When a light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 218
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with 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. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 219
a day's work -- don't 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's ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out. Of - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 220
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "highway hypnosis"? Or is it just plain falling asleep at in flat or rolling terrain. D If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 221
shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. thing to know is center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. special problems - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 222
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 properly secure these items in your vehicle - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 223
hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can control system, you'll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. See "Traction Control System" in the Index. If you don't have the traction control system, accelerate - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 224
your vehicle's stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See "Anti-Lock" in the Index. If You're Caught in a Blizzard D Allow greater following distance on any - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 225
around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 226
shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. 4-31 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 227
you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. pounds (80 kilograms) in your trunk. NOTICE: Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 228
drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. You and your passengers could be seriously injured. You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 229
to work harder controls. D Don't 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 be damaged. D Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don't make starts - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 230
your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center P.O. Box 5039 Troy, MI 48007-5039 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 231
bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If Dirt and water can, too. D Will you have to make any holes in the body of your 4-36 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 232
brakes are still working. Trailer Brakes Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into you vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 233
help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns. Making Turns NOTICE: Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you with your dealer. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 234
when you have a trailer lighting system plugged in, be sure to check your vehicle and trailer lamps from time to time to be sure they're all working. Once you disconnect the trailer lamps, the bulb warning lights again can tell you if one of your vehicle lamps is out. Parking on Hills CAUTION: You - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 235
fluid (don't 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're trailering, it's a good idea to review this information before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Road Here you'll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-7 5-8 Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle Engine Overheating 5-10 5-16 5-17 5-26 5-27 Cooling System If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Compact Spare Tire - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 237
, press down on the button again. When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn signals won't work. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Other Warning Devices If you carry - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 238
or light yellow. Replace the battery when there is a clear or light yellow hydrometer and a cranking complaint. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it could damage your vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 239
. You wouldn't be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) and a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 240
doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water to the ACDelcoR battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 241
cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 5-6 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 242
the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables is being towed. D Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. D Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 243
lift or car-carrier equipment. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your vehicle towed. See "Roadside Assistance" Overheating You will find a warning light about a hot engine, as well as a coolant temperature gage, on your instrument panel. CAUTION: Steam from an - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 244
If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2. Turn on your heater to full can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your and park your vehicle right away. If hood but to get service help right away. If see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 245
the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 246
coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, the engine running. If they aren't, your vehicle needs service. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 247
to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven't found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn't at or above the the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 248
directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it. CAUTION: (Continued) at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 249
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 250
up to the base of the filler neck. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 251
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake to a stop -- well off the road if possible. If a tire goes flat, the next part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 252
place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine. To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 253
. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this section for more information about the compact spare. The equipment you'll need is located in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 254
caps, tighten the caps snugly with the wheel wrench, then continue one-eighth turn for steel caps and one-quarter turn for plastic caps. It is not required to remove the center the cap, there is a plastic alignment pin which must be aligned with the notch in the wheel to assure proper installation. - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 255
Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don't remove them yet. 2. The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. 4. Near each wheel well is a notch in the plastic trim panel to position - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 256
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 257
causing a serious accident. 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. later, if you need to, to get all the rust or dirt off. Install the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. Then reinstall the wheel - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 258
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as : Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 259
NOTICE: Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare, you could damage the cover or the spare. After you've put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you'll need to store the flat tire in your trunk. Use the following procedure to secure the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 260
could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram. The compact spare tire is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See "Compact Spare Tire" later in this - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 261
finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. You must calibrate the Check Tire Pressure System after installing or removing the compact spare. See "Check Tire Pressure System" in the Index. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 262
the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can system off. (See "Traction Control System" in the Index.) Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 263
Chemical Paint Spotting GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label Electrical System Removing the Rear Seat Cushion Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications Air Conditioning Refrigerants Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6-1 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 264
To order the proper service manual, see "Service and Owner Publications" in the Index. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 265
service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. D Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts left of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle knocking, your engine needs service. But don't worry if you hear a little pinging noise when you're accelerating - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 266
the use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used, spark plug life may be reduced and your emission control system performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, return to your authorized Buick dealer for service. 6-4 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 267
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 NOTICE: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Don't use it. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage plastic and rubber - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 268
materials away from gasoline. The release button for the fuel door is located to the left of the steering column. There is also a manual fuel door release. The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side of the vehicle. This mechanism is located in the top of the trunk compartment, on - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 269
turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the Index - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 270
NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 271
inside the vehicle. It is located on the lower left side of the instrument panel. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 272
Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is under the front edge of the grille. 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. 6-10 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 273
, here's what you will see (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar): A. Battery B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick F. Brake Master Cylinder G. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir H. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Engine - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 274
pressure required during specific driving conditions. When this increased pressure or boost is not desired, such as during idling and light throttle cruising, the excess air that the supercharger is pumping is routed through a bypass. All of these controls working together provide high performance - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick is located behind the engine fans and in front of the engine oil fill cap. The top of the dipstick is a round, yellow loop. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 276
at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This part explains what kind of oil to use. For crankcase capacity, see "Capacities and Specifications , your engine could be damaged. Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick. Be sure to fill it enough to put the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 277
-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will provide If you are in an area where the temperature falls below easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures. 6-15 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 278
7,500 miles (12 500 km) since your last oil and filter change. Under severe conditions, the system may come on before 3,000 miles (5 000 km). Never The vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Driving under these conditions causes engine oil to break down - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 279
the Oil Life System, press and 100%. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter What to 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. The air - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 280
To change the filter: 1. Remove the wing nuts on the air cleaner housing cover. 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 air cleaner housing cover by pulling upward and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 281
, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off. 3. Replace the air filter. 4. Reattach the air intake hose. 5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 282
in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs to be replaced early. The particle filter is located inside the air control module with an access panel underneath the instrument panel near the accelerator pedal. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See "Maintenance - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 283
the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. How to Check and Add Oil Check oil is correct when it just reaches the bottom of the threads of the inspection hole. 4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place. Torque to 88 lb-in (10 N·m). - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 284
conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. NOTICE: Too much or too little fluid can damage your transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 285
round, red loop and is located next to the brake master cylinder behind the engine block. D Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. in PARK (P). D With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever D With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 286
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in the Index. If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 287
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem with engine overheating, lights and gages work as they should. 6-25 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 288
in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid like - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 289
the proper DEX-COOLR coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Adding Coolant CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. With the coolant recovery tank - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 290
or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. The power steering fluid reservoir on the L36 and L67 engine is located below the generator and behind the accessory drive belt on the passenger's side toward the rear of the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 291
cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 292
instructions for adding water. Don't mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system can damage your washer system and paint. Brakes Brake Fluid D D Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 293
worn, then you'll 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. When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you try to drive - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 294
NOTICE: D 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'll have to be replaced. Don't let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. If you spill - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 295
tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones put in -- be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For example, if - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 296
You can be badly hurt if you aren't careful. See "Jump Starting" in the Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see "Theft-Deterrent Feature" in the Index. 6-34 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 297
Headlamps 1. Remove the thumb screws by turning them counterclockwise. Each headlamp is attached by thumb screws. 6-35 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 298
the headlamp away from the car. 4. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. 6-36 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 299
retainer at the outboard edge of the vehicle. The headlamp aiming device is under the hood, directly behind the headlamps. Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 300
you take it to your dealer for service; however, it is possible for you to inflated. D Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension. Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws instructions before beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. 6-38 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 301
1. Turn the horizontal aiming screw (A) until the indicator (B) is lined up with zero. Front Turn Signal The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed by removing the headlamp assembly as described in the previous bulb replacement procedure. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed, reach down - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 302
remove the retainer by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the plastic retaining screws on the trunk's interior. 4. Pull back the trunk trim panel. 5. Beneath the trim panel are three nuts that secure the taillamp assembly. Remove these nuts with a 10 mm wrench. Remove the nuts from only the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 303
8. Once the socket has been removed, pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 9. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly. 6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle. 7. Remove the bulb socket assembly by turning the socket one-quarter turn - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Rear Turn Signals/Stoplamps/ Back-Up Lamps 1. There are four studs located at the edge of the trunk lid. Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs. 2. Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the nuts from the studs. The turn lamps, stoplamps and back-up bulbs are located behind - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 305
place. Remove these fasteners. 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. 6-43 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 306
5. From inside the trunk compartment, use a 10 mm wrench to remove the nuts from the studs. 6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk lid. The bulbs are located on the back side of the assembly. 6-44 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 307
and pull it out. You can use pliers to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in the Index for more information - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 308
ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length and type, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. 6-46 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 309
overinflation is all right. It's not. If your tires don't have enough air (underinflation), you can get the following: D Too much flexing D Too much your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have been damaged, replace them. D Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 310
working properly. See your dealer for service. (Also, see "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index.) The check tire pressure system detects differences in tire rotation speeds that are caused by changes in tire pressure. The system can alert you about a low tire -- but it doesn't replace - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 311
have one or more tires repaired or replaced, you'll need to reset (calibrate) the check tire pressure system. You'll also need to reset the system whenever you rotate the tires, buy new tires, install or remove the compact spare, and whenever the vehicle's battery has been disconnected. Don't reset - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 312
New Tires" and "Wheel Replacement" later in this section for "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the System. See "Check Tire Pressure System" in the Index. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in the Index. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 313
label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 314
lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 315
as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance. Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 316
, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 317
fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. NOTICE the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires and tighten them Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 318
a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or Don't use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean normal - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by a stain remains, follow the multi-purpose interior cleaner instructions described earlier. 3. If an odor lingers after cleaning Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines. 3. Mix powdered cleaner - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 320
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions solvent-based or abrasive cleaners, furniture polish or shoe polish on leather. immediately. If dirt is allowed to work into - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 321
Windshield Cleaner, Bon AmiR Powder (non-scratching glass cleaning powder), GM Part No. 1050011. The windshield is clean if beads do not form when wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 322
See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Don't use cleaning agents that are petroleum based, or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing Your Vehicle." 6-60 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 323
Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You can get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. (See "Appearance Care and Materials" in the Index.) Your vehicle has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. The - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 324
the vehicle. Petroleum-based products may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 325
, Buick will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 326
Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels and light scratches and oxidation and protects finish Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks * For exterior use only. ** Not recommended for use on instrument panels See your General Motors Parts Department for these products. See "Recommended - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 327
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 This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 6-65 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 328
can keep other components from working as they should. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle, see "Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn the knob counterclockwise and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 329
by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: the instrument panel fuse block located under - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Heated Seat HVAC Flat Pk Mtrs, ELC Sensor, ELC Sensor (R Bec) Anti-Lock Brake System Module HVAC Main Con Head, HVAC Programmer, IPC Stepper Motor CR, Cruise Switch HUD Switch, HUD Display HVAC Programmer, IPC (Cluster), SBM (275 to LCM) (1135 to BTSI SL) ELC ABS HVAC CR CONT HUD CSTR/SBM 6-68 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 331
Tail/Stoplamp, Rt Rear Sidemarker, Stop/Tail Lamp, Tail/Signal Lamp, License Lamp, RFA Run/Accessory Wiper Motor Not Used Wiper Switch, RFA, Rain Sense EC Mirror, Back-Up Lamps Underhood Fuse Block There are additional fuses located on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. LP PK R RUN - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 332
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Usage Pre-Oxygen Sensor, Post-Oxygen Sensor Air Bag (SIR) PCM AC Clutch Ignition Feed Horn Relay Spare Spare Injectors #1-6 C-31 Right High Beam Relay (Wire in BEC) Run/CRK PCM Parking Lamp Hazard Flashers Spare Spare ABS #2 Usage Ignition Horn Cool Fan #2 Starter 6-70 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 333
Maxifuses 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Usage Air Pump Cool Fan SP Cool Fan 1 Usage A/C CLU Fuel Pump Usage Bat #1 Blower Motor Cool Fan 2 Headlamp BAT #2 Ignition Starter ABS Fuse Puller Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE: A fuse center is located under the rear seat cushion. To help avoid damage - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 334
are not twisted. 1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then route the safety belts through the proper slots in the seat cushion. Don't let the safety belts get twisted. 2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the seatback so the rear locating guides hook into the wire loops on - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 335
Rear Compartment Fuse Block Additional fuses are located in the fuse center under the rear seat. Micro Relays 2 3 4 Circuit Breakers 5 6 Minifuses 7 8 9 10 Usage Rap Trunk Release ELC Usage Power Seat ELC Sensor, ELC Compressor Solenoid Usage Crank Auxiliary Outlet PCM/CRU SBM Module Radio/Phone - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 336
CD Changer, Phone Driver Door Module Spare Radio Driver Heated Seat Module Rear Door Module Trunk Release Spare IP Ashtray Replacement Bulbs Exterior Bulb Number Headlamp High-Beam ...9005 Low-Beam ...9006 Park/Turn, Front ...3057 Back-Up ...3057 Tail/Turn ...194 Tail/Stop ...3057 For service - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 337
filter change ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Fuel Tank ...18.5 gallons (70.0 L) Power Steering Pump Only ...1.0 pint (0.5 L) Complete System ...1.5 pints (0.7 L) Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N·m) Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver's door. Air Conditioning - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 338
Engine Specifications Engine 3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine VIN Engine Code ...K ...1 Type ...V6 ...V6 Displacement ...3.8L ...3.8L Compression Ratio ...9:4:1 ...8:5:1 Horsepower ...205 ...240 Firing Order ...1-6-5-4-3-2 ...1-6-5-4-3-2 Thermostat Temperature ...195_F (91_C) ...195_F (91_C) 6- - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Compartment Air Filter (HVAC air filter) ...GM Part No. 52472175 *On 3800 Supercharged Engine (Code 1) only, this replaces original spark plug NGK Type PTR4B-15. Engine Accessory Belt (L36) The L36 engine uses an engine accessory belt. This diagram shows the features connected and the routing. See - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 340
3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor. The second belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley. 1. 2. A. B. Front Belt Back Belt Generator Power Steering - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 341
the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-4 7-8 7-21 Introduction Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance 7-29 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 342
working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 343
department or another qualified service center should perform. "Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" lists some recommended products necessary to help keep your vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you do the work yourself or have it done - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 344
'll know that GM-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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Supercharger Oil Check (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first) (3800 Code 1 V6 engine only). Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). (Continued) D Most trips are less than 5 to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 346
60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 000 km): Spark Plug Wire Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement. Automatic Transaxle Service (normal conditions). Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 347
whichever occurs first) (3800 Code 1 V6 engine only). Engine Air Cleaner Filter Replacement. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (severe conditions only). Every 60,000 Miles (100 000 km): Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection. Long Trip/Highway Intervals Every 100,000 Miles - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 348
in the Index. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. Footnotes [ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 349
BY: 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 350
every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 18,000 Miles (30 000 km - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 352
BY: 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 353
every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 48,000 Miles (80 000 km - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 354
your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) DATE ACTUAL - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 355
months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j For supercharged engines only: Check the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 356
BY: 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 357
every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Inspect engine air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote [.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 78,000 Miles (130 000 km - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 359
BY: 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 360
km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: under one or more of these conditions: - In heavy city traffic where the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 361
in the Index. + A good time to check your brakes is during tire rotation. See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" in Part C of this schedule. Footnotes [ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 362
BY: 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 363
. See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. j For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 364
filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. SERVICED BY: 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) j Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 365
Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) j Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) j Change engine oil and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 366
,000 Miles (150 000 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Replace passenger compartment air filter. j Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-26 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 367
500 km) j Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) j Rotate tires. SERVICED BY: 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) j Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. j Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 368
used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven't changed your automatic transaxle fluid, change both the fluid and filter. j 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) j Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 369
B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 370
light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 371
the regular brake. NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. CAUTION - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 372
PARK (P). D To check the parking brake's holding ability: With D The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 373
all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 374
cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-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 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 375
Engine Coolant" in the Index. USAGE Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides FLUID/LUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11R Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid). GM OptikleenR Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. Chassis Lubricant - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 376
. USAGE Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning FLUID/LUBRICANT LubriplateR Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 377
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" can be added on the - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 378
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-38 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 379
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-39 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 380
Maintenance Record DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 7-40 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Owner Publications in Canada 8- 8-1 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 382
and to Buick. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer's sales or service departments. matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. 8-2 - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 383
help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1- with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). D Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 384
Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs General Motors reserves Buick, the letter should be addressed to Buick's Customer Relations Center. United States Buick Customer Relations Center - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 385
$1,000 toward aftermarket driver or passenger adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle (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 program - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 386
not a repair facility, it is a means of assisting customers in an emergency situation. providing easy access to service professionals trained to work with Buick owners, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays. D Takes the anxiety out of uncertain situations by Buick Motor - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 387
, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Buick helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 388
be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty, alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 389
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Buick Customer Relations Center P.O. Box 5039 Troy, MI 48007-5039 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors in Canada Owner's manuals are available for purchase for all current and most past model General Motors vehicles. The toll- - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 391
information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 2000 BUICK 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 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE - 2000 Buick Park Avenue | Owner's Manual - Page 392
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