1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE lock

The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder
belts. Here’s how to wear
one properly.
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Extender” at the end of this section, Make sure the
release button
on the buckle faces upward or
outward
so you would be able to unbuckle it quickly
if you ever had to.
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1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
When the lap belt is pulled out all the way, it will
lock.
If it does, let it go back all the way and start
again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt
Don’t let it
get twisted.
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 be less
likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the
belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could
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cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt
should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These
parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt
locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash.
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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.
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the
buckle.
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5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the
retractor to set the lock.
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt into the retractor
while
you push down on the child restraint.
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4. Buckle the belt.
Make sure the release button faces upward or
outward,
so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if
you ever need to.
5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the
retractor to set the lock.
6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the
retractor while
you push down on the child restraint.
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Part 2 Features & Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
.. and what to do if you have a problem .
Keys ........................................................................\
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DoorLocks
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NewVehicleBreak-In .............................................................. 74
StartingtheEngine ................................................................. 76
ShiftingtheTransaxle
.............................................................. 80
Windows ........................................................................\
. 90
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 90
Multi-FunctionLever
............................................................... 91
TurnandLaneChangeSignals ................................................... 91
Headlight High-Low Beam Change Signals
......................................... 91
WindshieldWiper/Washer
...................................................... 94
CruiseControl ................................................................ 96
Instrumentpanel
................................................................... 116
Speedometer and Odometer
..................................................... 117
Warning Lights and Gages
...................................................... 117
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The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.
When a new Park Avenue is delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to
the first owner. However, the ignition key may not have
a plug.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how
to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs
in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
If
your ignition keys don’t have plugs, go to your Buick
dealer for the correct key code
if you need a new
ignition key.
Your Buick has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
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trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have to damage
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Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
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Unlocked doors can be dang
Passengers
-- especially children -!
open the doors and fall out. When a door i
locked, the inside handle won’t open it. ;
Outsiders can easily enter through an u
door when you slow down or stop your
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out
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 you drive your vehicle.
From the outside: Use
your door key.
If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is
armed, unlock the doors only with the
key or Remote
Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting
off the
alarm.
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From the inside: To
lock the door, move the
lock control on the
door down.
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To unlock the door,
move the lock control on the door up.
Power Door Locks
Push a power door lock
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switch to lock or unlock all
of the doors.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
(Option)
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. Every
time you move your shift lever
out of “P” (Park) all of
the doors will lock. And, every time you stop and move
your shift lever into “P” (Park), your doors will unlock.
If someone needs to get out while you’re
not in “P”
(Park), have that person use the manual or power lock.
When the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just use the manual or power lock to lock
the door again.
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