1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owners Manual

Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short
circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers.
This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by
electrical problems.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can “borrow” one of the correct value.
Just pick some feature
of your car that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and use its
fuse,
if it is of the value you need. Replace it as soon as
you can.
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towards you. It will come down so the fuses can be
accessed.
Remove the cover to access the fuses.
To put the cover
on, insert the tabs into the lower part of the fuse panel
and snap
it in place. Squeeze the tabs together and then
push the fuse panel back up into the instrument panel
until it locks in place.
The fuse panel
is located under the instrument panel,
next to the parking brake.
To release and lower the fuse
panel, squeeze
the two tabs together. Then pull it
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FUSE USAGE
Amp Description
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11. 12.
13.
14.
15.
16. 17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
10
20
30
30
15
10
20
10
15
15
20
20
15
15
10
25
10
10
10
20
25
10
25
Crank Signal - Sir
Trunk Release/Fuel.Dr Rel/Back-up Lamps
Breaker Pwr Wdo/Sun Roof
Brkr-Pwr Acsry
Not Used
Ign/Ret Acsry ContDnst Cstr
Supplemental Inflatable Rst
Corn Lps/Turn Sig
Spare
Spare
Bat/Radio/IP/Oil Life Oil Level/Frt Lighter
Electronic Level Control
Brake
& Hazard Lamps
Park Lamps
Courtesy Lps/Pwr Mirrors
Cooling Fan/Transmission
Air Cond
Not Used
Antilock Brakes
Low Cool/Lp Mon/Oil Lvl-life
IP Lighting
Spare
Spare
IgnitionBadio
Wiperwasher
The fuse chart, below, shows how to tell a blown fuse
from a
good fuse.
GOOD
FUSE 1 BLOWN .r, ' \' gJ
'TI r
FUSE
GM PART NO. ' RATING ' COLOF
12004003 .................... 3 AMP VIOLET
12004005
................... 5 AMP TAN
12004006
................... 7.5 AMP BROWN
12004007
................... 10 AMP RED
12004008
................... 15 AMP LIGHT
BLUE
12004009
................... 20 AMP YELLOW
12004010
................... 25 AMP WHITE
1200401
1 ................... 30 AMP LIGHT
GREEN
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There are additional fuses located behind the right sound
insulator panel on the passenger side. If these require
service, see your Buick dealer.
Maxifuse/Relay Center
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse center, turn
the two knobs
1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove the
cover. The inside of
the cover has a chart that explains
the features and controls governed by each fuse and
relay.
The PASS-Key 'I1
TM fuse is located in the right side relay
center.
Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the underhood fuse center. An electrical overload will
cause
the lights to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain
off. If this happens, have your headlight wiring
checked right away.
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Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When
the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
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Park Avenue Dimensions
Inches Unless Otherwise Noted
Overall:
Length .......................... 205.3
Width
........................... 74.9
Height
........................... 55.1
Wheel Base
...................... 110.8
Front Tread
....................... 60.5
Rear Tread
........................ 60.2
Interior Front:
Leg Room ........................ 42.0
Head Room
....................... 38.8
Shoulder Room .................... 59.1
Hip Room ........................ 55.1
Interior Rear:
Leg Room ........................ 41.6
Head Room
....................... 38.8
Shoulder Room
.................... 59.1
Hip Room ........................ 55.1
Trunk Capacity . Cu . Ft .............. 20.3
Passengers:
Front ............................... 3
Rear ................................ 3
Base Curb Weight . Lbs ............... 3580
(ULTRA)
........................... 3673
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Replaceable Light Bulbs
Application Number
Exterior
Headlight High Beam
......................... 9005
Low Beam
......................... 9006
Park/Turn
........................ 2057NA
Park
.............................. 194NA
Side Marker
........................ 194NA
Backup
............................. 3156
Cornering
........................... 1156
High Level Stop
...................... 1156
License
.............................. 194
Side Marker
............................ 24
Tail
................................. 194
Tail/Stop/Turn
........................ 3057
Application Number
Interior Illumination
Ashtray .............................. 194
Dome/Reading. Front
................... 562
Reading. Rear
......................... 564
Door Courtesy
...................... PC 168
Door Warning
...................... PC 168
Engine Compartment
................... 561
Footwell Courtesy
...................... 168
GloveBox
............................ 194
Luggage Compartment
............... EP6-93
Vanity Mirror. Front and Rear
............. 564
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Code L1 (L27)2 3.8L V-6 SF1
Engine Code
l1 (L67)2 3.8L V-6 SF1
Belt Tensions -
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler
pulley. Tension adjustment should never be
necessary.
Cooling System Capacity -
With air conditioning: 13 quarts/l2.5 liters
Crankcase Capacity -
4 quarts/3.8 liters
Air Conditioning Capacity4 -
2.87 lbs. (1.09 kilograms)
Fuel Tank Capacity -
18.0 gallons/68 liters
Transaxle -
Drain & Refill - 6 quarts/5.6 liters
Maintenance Item Part Numbers3 -
Air Filter - A1096C
Fuel Filter
- GF580
Oil Filter
- PF47
PCV Valve
- CV892C
Radiator Cap
- RC27
Spark Plug
- 41-600, GAP 0.060”
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1 8th Character of the Vehicle Identification Number.
2 Made in a GM plant in the United States,
3 Part numbers are AC type.
4 Air Conditioning Refrigerant: Not all air-conditioning refrigerants are the same. If the air conditioning system in your
vehicle needs refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure ask your Buick dealer.
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Part 7 Maintenance Schedule
I
This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick . Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety.
dependability and emission control performance
.
Part 7 includes:
Introduction
...................................................................... 294
A Word About Maintenance
..................................................... 294
Your Vehicle and the Environment
................................................ 295
How This Part is Organized ..................................................... 295
Section
A: Scheduled Maintenance Services .............................................. 296
Using Your Maintenance Schedules
............................................... 296
SelectingtheRightSchedule .................................................... 297
Schedule1
................................................................... 298
Schedule11
.................................................................. 300
Explanation of Scheduled .Maintenance Services
..................................... 302
Section
B: Owner Checks and Services ................................................. 304
AtEachFuelFill
.............................................................. 304
AtLeastOnceaMonth
......................................................... 305
AtLeastOnceaYear
.......................................................... 305
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
............................................ 308
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ......................................... 309
Section
E: Maintenance Record ....................................................... 311
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Introduction
IMPORTANT:.
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED
I I Protection I
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The
Plan supplements your
new vehicle warranties. See
your Buick dealer for details.
A Word About Maintenance
We at General Motors want to help you keep your
vehicle
in good working condition. But we don’t know
exactly how you’ll drive it. You may drive very short
distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive
long distances all the time
in very hot, dusty weather.
You may use your vehicle in making deliveries. Or you
may drive it to work, to do errands or in many other
ways.
Because
of all the different ways people use their GM
vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may
even need
more frequent checks and replacements than
you will
find
in the schedules in this part. So please read this part
and
note how you drive. If you have any questions on
how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your
Buick dealer, the place many GM owners choose
to
have their maintenance work done. Your dealer can be
relied upon to use proper parts and practices.
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