1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE trailer

Selecting the Right Schedule
First you’ll need to decide which of the two schedules is
right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which
schedule to follow:
Schedule I
Is any one of these true for your vehicle?
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
Most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km) when
outside temperatures are below freezing.
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
You operate your vehicle in dusty areas.
You tow a trailer.
If any one (or more) of these is true for your driving,
follow Schedule
I.
Schedule I1
Follow Schedule I1 only if none of the above conditions
is true.
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Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
0 When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
0 When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
0 When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
0 Towing a trailer."?
0 When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if the car is used for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial applications.
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following
- Schedules I and 11)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil & Oil Filter
Change*
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Throttle Body Mounting
Bolt Torque*
4. Tire & Wheel Inspection &
Rotation
5. Engine Accessory Drive
Belt(s) Inspection*
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Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the cooling system and the
pressure cap.
7. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and
filter every 15,000 miles (25
000 km) if the vehicle
is mainly driven under
one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF (32 “C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
If you do
not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles
( 160 000 km).
service.
8. Spark
Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in
the Index.
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*? -- Inspect for
burns, cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at
the distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires
as needed.
10.
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
11.
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection*? -- Inspect
fuel tank, cap and lines (including
fuel rails and
injection assembly) for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel
cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any
damage. Replace parts as needed. Periodic
replacement of the fuel filter
is not required.
12.
Supercharger Oil Check -- Check oil every 30,000
miles (50 000 km) or 36 months. Add the proper
synthetic
oil. S.ee “Recommended Fluid and
Lubricants’’ in the Index.
* An Emission Control Service.
? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle
useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in ‘‘Section E:Maintenance Record’‘.
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Baby. Holding a ................................. 45
Battery
........................................ 265
. Battery Cables, Starting With ....................... 212
Battery Warning Light
............................ 126
Blizzard,
If You’re Caught in a ..................... 199
Blood Alcohol Level
............................. 167
“Blowout,
” Tire ................................. 229
Boat, Towinga
.................................. 201
Brake
Adjustment
.................................. 175
Fluid
....................................... 263
Lining Replacement, How to Drive After
....... 74, 264
Master Cylinder
.............................. 263
Brake-Transaxle
Shift Interlock ................... 80, 87
Brake System, Antilock Warning Light
............... 172
Brake System Warning Light
....................... 119
Brake Wear Indicators,
Disc ....................... 174
Brakes, Antilock
................................ 172
Brakes, Rear
..................................... 175
Braking
........................................ 171
Braking Emergencies
............................. 176
Braking
If Your Engine Stops ...................... 172
Break-In, New Vehicle
............................ -74
Break-In Schedule, When Towing a Trailer
............ 202
Parking
...................................... 84
PedalTravel
................................. 175
Bulbchart
..................................... 291
Bulb Replacement. Headlamp ...................... 266
Bulb Replacement Taillamp
........................ 267
Bulbs. Halogen
.................................. 265
Bulbs. Turn Signal
................................ 92
camper. Towing a
.............................. 201
Capacities
...................................... 292
Cap. Radiator Pressure
............................ 261
Carbon Monoxide in Exhaust
....................... 88
Care. Appearance ................................ 278
Cassette Tape Player Care
......................... 155
Cautions. Safety
.................................. 10
CB Radio. Adding A
............................. 140
Cellular Telephone. Adding a
...................... 140
Chains. Tire
.................................... 277
“Change Oil Soon” Light
.......................... 125
Change Oil. When to
......................... 125. 251
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................. 229
Charge. Battery. Warning Light
..................... 127
“Check Oil Level” Light
.......................... 124
Engine Coolant
............................... 258
Engine Oil Level ............................... 252
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... .26 1.
Safety Belt Systems ............................ 57
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 256
Checking
BrakeFluid
.................................. 263
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Hearing Impaired Customer Assistance ............... 3 14
Heater
..................................... 135. 138
Heater. Engine Block
.......................... 79. 254
High Speed. Shifting When Your Eogine is Running
..... 82
“Highway Hypnosis’’
............................. 19 1
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 192
Hills. Parking on
................................ 194
Hitches. Trailer
.................................. 204
Holding a Baby
in Your Car ......................... 45
Hood. Opening the
............................... 248
Horn
........................................... 90
Hot Coolant Warning Light
........................ 122
Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About
................. 221
Hydroplaning
................................... 185
Ice. Driving on
................................. 198
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 286
Identification Number. Vehicle
..................... 286
Idling Your Engine
................................ 87
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ........... 239
Ignition Key Positions
............................. 75
Indicator. Turn Signal
............................. 92
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear
....................... 174
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 117
Infant Restraint
................................... 46
Inflation. Tire
................................... 271
Illuminated Entry System
........................... 70
Inside Mirror ................................... 106
Inspection. Tires
................................. 272 Instrument Panel
................................ 1 16
Interior Cleaning
................................ 278
Interlock. BrakeRransaxle Shift
.................. 80. 87
Introduction How
To Use This Manual ................ 10
J ack. Tire ..................................... 230
Jacking Up the Car
............................... 230
Jump Starting
................................... 212
Keys
.......................................... 60
Keyless Entry System. Remote ...................... 66
Kilometer Indicator
.............................. 117
Label. Service Parts Identification
.................. 286
Lamp Monitors
.................................. 105
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 91
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
................. 44
Leaving Your Vehicle
.............................. 64
Level Control Electronic
.......................... 112
License Plate Holder, Rear
......................... 115
Light, Safety Belt
................................. 19
Light, Turn Signal Indicator
......................... 92
Lighter, Cigarette
................................ 116
Daytime. Running
............................. 103
LapBelt
........................................ 40
Lights
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Towing a Trailer ................................. 201
Towing Your Buick
.............................. 2 17
Traction Control System
.......................... 174
Traction Control System Warning Light
.............. 174
Trademarks. GM
.................................. 2
Traffic Lights
................................... 165
Traffic Officer
.................................. 166
Trailer Brakes
................................... 204
Trailer Towing
.................................. 201
Transaxleflransmission Automatic
................... 80
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 256
Travel. Brake Pedal
.............................. 175
Trip Odometer
.................................. 117
Trunk Ajar Light
................................ 128
Trunk Release. Remote
............................ 65
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
............... 91
Tun Signalmeadlight Beam Lever
................... 91
Twilight Sentinel ................................ 102
Twisted Safety Belts
............................... 33
Two Children Wearing the Same Safety Belt
............ 55
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 284
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
...................... 274
Universal Theft Deterrent
.......................... 71
Unleaded Gasoline
............................... 243
Uphill Parking
.................................. 195
Upholstery Care
................................. 278
Used Oil. How to Dispose
of ....................... 255 Vehicle
Damage. Warnmgs
........................ 11
Vehicle Identification Number
...................... 286
Vehicle Storage
................................. 265
Vehicle Symbols
.................................. 12
Vinyl. Cleaning
................................. 280
Visors. Dual Sun
................................ 114
Visor Vanity Mirror
.............................. 114
VoltsGage
..................................... 127
Warning Devices 211
Flasher. Hazard
............................... 210
Light. Antilock Brake System
................... 120
Light. Battery
................................ 126
Light. Brake System
........................... 119
Light. Change Oil Soon
........................ 125
Light. Check Oil Level
......................... 124
Light. Door Ajar
.............................. 128
Light. Engine Coolant Temperature
............... 122
Light. Engine Oil Pressure ...................... 123
Light. Security
................................ 73
Light. Traction Control System
.................. 121
Light. Trunk Ajar
............................. 128
Lights and Indicators on Instrument Panel
.......... 117
Warnings. Safety
................................. 10
Washer. Windshield
........................... 94. 281
Wear Indicators. Disc Brake
....................... 174
Weather Strips. Cleaning
.......................... 283
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Light. Washer Fluid Low ........................ 94
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