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Fuses 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Relays 29 30 31 5-96 Usage Spare Injectors #1-6 C-31 Right High Beam Spare Left High Beam Spare Right Low Beam Left Low Beam Stop Fuel Pump Relay (Wire in BEC) Run/Crank Powertrain Control Module Parking Lamps Hazard Flashers Spare Spare ABS #2 Usage Ignition Horn Cooling Fan 1 Relays 32 33 34 35 36 37 Fuses 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Usage Starter Not Used Cooling Fan SP Cooling Fan 2 Air Conditioning Clutch Fuel Pump Usage Bat #1 Blower Motor Cooling Fan 1 Headlamp BAT #2 Ignition Starter ABS Fuse Puller

Section	Page
2005 Buick Park Avenue Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Safety Belts	12
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	12
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	17
Driver Position	18
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	24
Right Front Passenger Position	25
Center Passenger Position	25
Rear Seat Passengers	26
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	30
Safety Belt Extender	32
Child Restraints	33
Older Children	33
Infants and Young Children	35
Child Restraint Systems	39
Where to Put the Restraint	42
Top Strap	43
Top Strap Anchor Location	45
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	52
Airbag System	55
Where Are the Airbags?	57
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	61
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	61
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	61
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	63
Restraint System Check	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	65
Keys	67
Remote Keyless Entry System	69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	70
Doors and Locks	73
Door Locks	73
Central Door Unlocking System	74
Power Door Locks	74
Door Ajar Reminder	75
Delayed Locking	75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	75
Rear Door Security Locks	77
Lockout Protection	77
Leaving Your Vehicle	77
Trunk	78
Windows	80
Power Windows	81
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	82
Content Theft-Deterrent	82
PASS-Key® III	84
PASS-Key® III Operation	84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	86
New Vehicle Break-In	86
Ignition Positions	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	87
Starting Your Engine	88
Engine Coolant Heater	89
Automatic Transaxle Operation	90
Parking Brake	93
Shifting Into Park (P)	94
Shifting Out of Park (P)	95
Parking Over Things That Burn	96
Engine Exhaust	96
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	97
Mirrors	98
Manual Rearview Mirror	98
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	98
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	98
Outside Manual Mirrors	100
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror	101
Outside Convex Mirror	102
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror	102
OnStar® System	103
HomeLink® Transmitter	104
Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter	105
Storage Areas	108
Glove Box	108
Garage Door Opener Compartment	109
Center Console Storage Area	110
Rear Storage Area	111
Rear Seat Pass Through	111
Convenience Net	111
Sunroof	111
Vehicle Personalization	112
Memory Seat and Mirrors	112
Instrument Panel	115
Instrument Panel Overview	118
Hazard Warning Flashers	120
Other Warning Devices	120
Horn	120
Tilt Wheel	120
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	121
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	121
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	122
Flash-to-Pass	123
Windshield Wipers	123
Rainsense™ II Wipers	123
Windshield Washer	124
Cruise Control	124
Exterior Lamps	128
Headlamps on Reminder	128
Daytime Running Lamps	129
Cornering Lamps	129
Twilight Sentinel®	130
Instrument Panel Brightness	130
Courtesy Lamps	130
Entry Lighting	130
Delayed Entry Lighting	131
Theater Dimming	131
Delayed Exit Lighting	131
Perimeter Lighting	131
Parade Dimming	132
Glove Box Lamp	132
Front Reading Lamps	132
Rear Reading Lamps	133
Trunk Lamp	133
Battery Run-Down Protection	133
Head-Up Display (HUD)	133
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)	136
Accessory Power Outlets	138
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	139
Climate Controls	139
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	139
Outlet Adjustment	144
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	144
Steering Wheel Climate Controls	145
Climate Controls Personalization	145
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	146
Instrument Panel Cluster	147
Speedometer and Odometer	149
Trip Odometer	149
Tachometer	149
Safety Belt Reminder Light	150
Airbag Readiness Light	150
Battery Warning Light	151
Brake System Warning Light	152
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	153
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	153
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	154
Oil Pressure Light	157
Security Light	158
Cruise Control Light	158
Service Vehicle Soon Light	158
Fuel Gage	159
Driver Information Center (DIC)	160
DIC Controls and Displays	160
DIC Warnings and Messages	163
DIC Vehicle Personalization	164
Audio System(s)	169
Setting the Time	169
Radio with Cassette	170
Radio with Cassette and CD	174
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer	180
Personal Choice Radio Controls	183
Theft-Deterrent Feature	184
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	186
Radio Reception	186
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	187
Care of Your CDs	188
Care of Your CD Player	188
Heated Backlite Antenna	188
Driving Your Vehicle	189
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	190
Defensive Driving	190
Drunken Driving	191
Control of a Vehicle	194
Braking	194
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	195
Braking in Emergencies	197
Traction Control System (TCS)	197
Steering	198
Off-Road Recovery	200
Passing	201
Loss of Control	202
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	205
City Driving	208
Freeway Driving	209
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	210
Highway Hypnosis	211
Hill and Mountain Roads	211
Winter Driving	213
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	217
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	218
Loading Your Vehicle	218
Towing	223
Towing Your Vehicle	223
Recreational Vehicle Towing	223
Towing a Trailer	225
Service and Appearance Care	233
Service	235
Doing Your Own Service Work	235
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	236
Fuel	236
Gasoline Octane	236
Gasoline Specifications	237
California Fuel	237
Additives	237
Fuels in Foreign Countries	238
Filling Your Tank	238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	241
Checking Things Under the Hood	242
Hood Release	242
Engine Compartment Overview	244
Engine Oil	245
Engine Oil Life System	249
Supercharger Oil	250
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	251
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	254
Engine Coolant	256
Radiator Pressure Cap	258
Engine Overheating	258
Cooling System	260
Power Steering Fluid	266
Windshield Washer Fluid	267
Brakes	269
Battery	272
Jump Starting	273
Headlamp Aiming	277
Bulb Replacement	279
Halogen Bulbs	279
Headlamps	279
Front Turn Signal Lamps	282
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps	282
Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and Stoplamps	286
Replacement Bulbs	288
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	289
Tires	290
Tire Sidewall Labelling	291
Tire Terminology and Definitions	293
Inflation - Tire Pressure	296
Check Tire Pressure System	297
Tire Inspection and Rotation	299
When It Is Time for New Tires	300
Buying New Tires	300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	301
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	303
Wheel Replacement	303
Tire Chains	304
If a Tire Goes Flat	305
Changing a Flat Tire	306
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	307
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	308
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	312
Compact Spare Tire	314
Appearance Care	314
Fabric/Carpet	315
Vinyl	317
Leather	317
Instrument Panel	317
Interior Plastic Components	317
Speaker Covers	318
Glass Surfaces	318
Care of Safety Belts	318
Weatherstrips	318
Washing Your Vehicle	319
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	319
Finish Care	319
Windshield and Wiper Blades	320
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	320
Tires	320
Sheet Metal Damage	321
Finish Damage	321
Underbody Maintenance	321
Chemical Paint Spotting	321
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	322
Vehicle Identification	323
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	323
Service Parts Identification Label	323
Electrical System	323
Add-On Electrical Equipment	323
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	324
Main Instrument Panel Fuse Block	324
Auxiliary Instrument Panel Fuse Block	326
Underhood Fuse Block	327
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	329
Capacities and Specifications	332
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	333
Engine Drive Belt Routing	334
Maintenance Schedule	335
Maintenance Schedule	336
Introduction	336
Maintenance Requirements	336
Your Vehicle and the Environment	336
How This Section is Organized	337
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	338
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	338
Selecting the Right Schedule	339
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	340
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	347
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	353
At Each Fuel Fill	353
At Least Once a Month	353
At Least Twice a Year	354
At Least Once a Year	354
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	357
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	357
Exhaust System Inspection	357
Fuel System Inspection	357
Engine Cooling System Inspection	358
Throttle System Inspection	358
Brake System Inspection	358
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	359
Part E: Maintenance Record	361
Customer Assistance and Information	363
Customer Assistance and Information	364
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	364
Online Owner Center	365
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	366
Customer Assistance Offices	366
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	367
Roadside Assistance Program	368
Courtesy Transportation	369
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	371
Reporting Safety Defects	372
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	372
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	373
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	373
Service Publications Ordering Information	373

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