1993 BUICK PARK AVENUE ECO mode

What makes an air bag inflate?
In a frontal impact of sufficient severity, sensors
strategically located
on the vehicle detect that the
vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result
of a crash. These
sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggering a
chemical reaction
of the sodium azide sealed in the
inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which
inflates the cloth bag. The inflator, cloth bag, and related
hardware are all part of the air bag inflator module
packed inside the steering wheel.
How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel.
The air bag supplements the protection provided by
safety belts. Air bags distribute the force
of the impact
more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping
the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not
provide protection in many types
of collisions, including
rollovers and rear and side impacts, primarily because
an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags
should never be regarded as anything more than a
supplement
to safety belt protection in moderate to
severe frontal and near-frontal collisions.
What will you see after an air bag inflation?
After the air bag has inflated, it will then quickly
deflate. This
occurs so quickly that some people may
not even realize that the air bag inflated. The air bag will
- not impede the driver’s vision or ability to steer the
vehicle,
nor will it hinder the occupants from exiting the
vehicle. There will be small amounts
of smoke coming
from vents in the deflated air bag. Some components of
the air bag module in the steering wheel hub may be hot
for
a short time, but the portion of the bag that comes
into contact with you will not be hot to the touch. The
nitrogen gas used to inflate the air bag will have vented
into the passenger compartment, and the bag will be
deflated within seconds after the collision. Nitrogen
,makes up about
80% of the air we breathe and is not
hazardous. As the nitrogen vents from the bag, small
particles are also vented into the passenger
compartment.
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pressed. The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk
symbol is pressed, but only when the ignition is off.
Illuminated Entry System
If your Buick also has this option, the keytag will make
it work. Touch any button on the keytag to light up the
door locks and the inside
of your car. The lights will
stay on for
15 to 30 seconds.
Theft Deterrent System
If your Buick also has this option, the keytag will arm it
whenever the doors are closed and you push the
LOCK
button. It will disarm the system when you push
UNLOCK.
Matching %ansmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with you when
you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to
your
vehicle, the remaining transmitter must also be matched.
Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter
will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model svstem. (General Motors offers
several different models
of these systems on their
vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to it.
To match a transmitter, use the following instructions.
1. Have both transmitters that will be matched to the
car present, even if only one is new. Remove the car
keys from the ignition and have them with you.
2. Find the 12 pin diagnostic connector above the
accelerator pedal.
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BLK
ASSEMBLY LINE DIAGNOSTIC
LINK (ALDL) CONNECTOR
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Econ Defog
Htr
You can use ECON when
you don't need to cool the
outside air. The system will
work like the AUTO mode
without cooling. The air
flow will come from the
instrument panel outlets.
ECON does not have the
blower delay feature as the
AUTO mode setting.
L
E HTR E
To warm the air, press '
and adjust the temperature
and fan speed for your
comfort. Most
of the air
will come from the floor
outlets.
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When the outside
temperature is mild, use
DEFOG to keep fog off the
windshield.
Air entering the vehicle will be evenly split between the
floor outlets and the outlets near the windshield.
The blower speed will be controlled automatically, but
you can choose another fan speed by pushing the
HI or
LO buttons.
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If your Buick has the Electronic Touch Climate Control
System, the following information
tells you how it
works.
Air Conditioner
The next three selections cool the air. The air
conditioner won't work well unless all the windows are
1 closed. On very hot days, open the windows long ~
~ ~ enough to let the hot inside air out. This reduces the
i amount of work your air conditioner's compressor will
have to do, which should help fuel economy.
Max
This setting provides maximum cooling with the least
amount of work.
MAX recirculates much of the air
inside your vehicle
so it maximizes your air
conditioner's performance and fuel economy.
Fan Speeds
The fan control is used to select the speed you want the
blower to control
the air flow.
Lever Controls
The upper lever changes the fan speeds. The lower lever
changes the temperature of the air coming through your
air outlets.
Norm
Use NORM for normal cooling on hot days. This setting
cools outside air and directs
it through the instrument
panel outlets.
Bi-Level
This setting is designed for use on sunny days when the
air
is only moderately warm or cool. On days like these,
the sun may adequately warm your upper body, but your
lower body may not be warm enough.
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To Unlock The System After a Power Loss
When battery power is reapplied to a secured radio, the
radio won’t turn on and
“LOC” will appear in the
display.
Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than
15 seconds between steps.
Step
1. Turn the ignition ON (Radio off.)
Step 2. Press the SET button. The display will show
“000”.
Step 3. Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6
thru 9 on the preceding page. The display will show the
number as entered.
Step
4. Press the AM/FM button and the time appears -
indicating that the disabling sequence was successful. If
the display indicates “SEC”, the number did not match
and the unit is still secured.
Disabling The Theft System
Step 1. Press presets 1 and 4 for 5 seconds with the
ignition “On” and radio power “Off
”. The display will
show
“SEC”, indicating the unit is in the secure mode.
Step
2. Press the SET button. The display will show
“000”.
Step 3. Enter the first three digits of the code following
step
6 and 7 of the preceding directions. The display will
show the numbers as entered.
Step
4. Press the AM-FM button. The radio will display
“000”.
Step 5. Enter the second three digits of the code. The
display will show the numbers as entered.
Step
6. Press the AM-FM button. If the display shows
“ --- ” , the disabling sequence was successful. (The
numbers matched the user-selected code or the factory
back-up code) and the unit is in the UNSECURED
mode.
If the display shows “SEC”, the disabling
sequence was unsuccessful and the numbers did not
match either
of the codes and the unit will remain in the
SECURED mode.
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