1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE reset

4. Press preset 1 and 4 buttons together. Hold them
until
“---” shows on the display (at least 5 seconds).
You are now ready to enter your secret code. If you
pause more than
15 seconds between steps you may
have to start over.
5. Press SET and “000” will appear on the display.
6. Press SEEK and hold it until the first digit of your
code appears.
two numbers agree with your code.
7. Rotate the TUNE knob right or left to make the next
8. Press the BAND knob and “OOO” will appear. Now
you are ready to enter the second three digits of the
code according to steps
6 and 7.
9. Press the BAND knob. The display will show “rEP”
for
5 seconds, and then“000” will appear indicating
that some steps are to be repeated for verification.
10. Repeat steps 6, 7, and 8.
11. Press the BAND knob. If the display shows “SEC”,
the verification process was successful and the system is
SECURE. If the display shows “---”, the
verification steps were not successful and the entire
sequence must be started again.
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.
0 Turn the ignition ON (radio off.)
0 Press the SET button. The display will show “000”.
0 Enter the six digits of the code following steps 6 thru
9 on the preceding page. The display will show the
number as entered.
Press the BAND knob 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.
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Disabling The Theft System
Press preset buttons 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.
Press the SET button. The display will show “000”.
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.
Press the BAND knob. The radio will display “000”.
Enter the second three digits of the code. The display
Press the BAND knob. If the display shows “---” ,
will show the numbers as entered.
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.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored
in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat.
If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or cause failure
of the tape player.
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Engine Oil Additives
Don’t add anything to your oil. Your Buick dealer is
ready to advise if you think something should be added.
When to Change Engine Oil
See if any one of these is true for you:
Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
It’s below freezing outside and most trips are less
than
10 miles (16 km).
The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
0 You tow a trailer often.
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first. (See
“Change Oil Soon” in the Index.) If
none of
them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles
(12 500 km) or 12 months -- whichever comes first.
Change the filter at the first oil change and at every
other oil change after that.
If the optional “Change Oil Soon” light comes on you
will need to change your oil sooner than either mileage
specified. Depending upon driving habits, the “Change
Oil Soon’’ light may come on
as early as 2,000 miles or
less from the last time the oil life monitor was reset (See
“Oil Life Monitor” in the Index.)
Always reset the oil
life monitor after every oil change.
Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block
Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to park outside in very cold weather,
0°F (- 18 “C) or
colder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
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Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, but be careful not
to spill
it.
Radiator Pressure Cap
Your radiator pressure cap is a 15 psi (1 05 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed
to prevent coolant
loss and possible engine
damage from overheating. Be sure the arrows on
the cap line up with the overflow tube on the
radiator filler neck.
Wlien you replace your radiator pressure cap, ap AC@
cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled by a thermostat
in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops the
flow of coolant through the radiator until the coolant
reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat, an
AC@ thermostat
is recommended.
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In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels
aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear
or your vehicle pulling one way or the other,
the
alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace
it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer if any
of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer
will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If
you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts for your Buick
model.
I NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometerlodometer calibration, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
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