1994 BUICK PARK AVENUE trailer

Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I - - ~~~~
Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions:
When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 kilometers).
When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 kilometers) and outside temperatures remain below freezing.
When most trips include extended idling and/or frequent low-speed operation as in stop-and-go traffic.
Towing a trailer.*?
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.
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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.
6.
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°F (32°C) or
higher.
0 In hilly or mountainous terrain.
0 When doing frequent trailer towing. (With some
models, you shouldn’t ever tow a trailer. See
“Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.)
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
service.
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).
7. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart”
in
the Index.
8. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*-f -- Inspect for burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot
fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
9. Supercharger Oil Check--Check oil every 30,000
(50 000km) or 36 months. Check oil level only on
cold engine. Add the proper synthetic oil. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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.
1 1. 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.
* An Emission Control Service.
-f The US. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board 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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System. Anti-lock Warning Light ................. 123
System Warning Light
......................... 122
Transaxle Shift Interlock
...................... 84. 90
Wear
....................................... 253
Brakes. Trailer
.................................. 191
Braking ........................................ 166
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 170
Break-In. New Vehicle
............................ 79
Bulbchart ..................................... 281
Bulb Replacement
............................... 256
Bulbs. Halogen
.................................. 255
Canadian Roadside Assistance
..................... 307
Capacities and Specifications Chart .................. 282
Carbon Monoxide
................................ 91
Cassette Tape Player
......................... 146. 149
Cassette Tape Player Care
......................... 157
Cautions. Safety
.................................. 10
CB Radio. Adding ............................... 144
Cellular Telephone. Adding
........................ 144
Chains. Tire
.................................... 267
Change Oil Soon Light
........................... 127
Changing a Flat Tire
.............................. 2 15
Check Oil Level Light ............................ 126
Checking Brake Fluid
.................................. 252
Engine Coolant
............................... 247
Engineoil
................................... 238
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 250
Restraint Systems
.............................. 6 1
Transaxle Fluid ............................... 244 Underhood
..................................... 234
Windshield Washer Fluid
.......................... 251
Chemical Paint Spotting
........................... 274
Child Restraints
.................................. 48
Children and Safety Belts
.......................... 46
Cigarette Lighter
................................ 118
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 277
City Driving
.................................... 179
Cleaner.
Air .................................... 243
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 273
Antenna .....................................
158
Cassette Player ............................... 157
Fabric
...................................... 269
Glass
....................................... 271
Inside Your Buick ............................. 268
Instrument Panel
.............................. 271
Leather
..................................... 270
Outside
Your Buick ........................... 272
Power Antenna
............................... 158
Speaker Covers ............................... 271
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 274
Vinyl ....................................... 270
White Sidewall Tires
........................... 273
Clock Setting
............................ 146.149. 152
Comfort Controls
................................ 131
Compact Disc
................................... 153
Compact Disc Care .............................. 158
Compact Spare Tire
.............................. 224
Control of
a Vehicle .............................. 165
Safety Belts
.................................. 271
Windshield and Wiper Blades
.................... 272
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Master Cylinder, Brake ........................... 252
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.......................... 15
Methanol in Gasoline
............................. 229
Mirrors
........................................ 108
Monitors, Lamp
................................. 107
Net, Convenience
............................... 111
Neutral Gear Position .............................. 84
New Vehicle Break-In
............................. 79
Night Driving
......... ; ......................... 175
Number, Vehicle Identification (VIN)
................ 276
Octane Requirements
....................... 229,230
Odometer
...................................... 119
Oi1,Engine
..................................... 238
Off-Road Recovery
.............................. 172
Change
..................................... 242
Quality
..................................... 240
WarningLight
................................ 125
Overheated Engine
............................... 207
Overdrive, Automatic
............................. 85
Paint Spotting
................................. .274
Park Position
.................................... 83
Park, Shifting Into
................................ 88
Park, Shifting Out
............................... .90 Parking
Brake
........................................ 87
Over Things That Burn
.......................... 91
With A Trailer
................................ 193
With the Engine Running
........................ 89
Passing
....................................... -172
PASS-Key, Theft Deterrent System
................... 77
Polishing and Waxing
........................... .272
Power Accessory Power, Retained
...................... 81
Antenna
..................................... 158
DoorLocks
................................... 67
Mirrors
..................................... 108
Seats
........................................ 14
Steering
..................................... 170
Steering Fluid
................................ 250
Windows ..................................... 93
Pregnancy, Safety Belts Use
........................ 41
Problems on the Road
............................ 195
Publications, Service
............................. 308
Radiator Overheating
............................ 207
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... .249
Reading Lights
.................................. 106
Rear Passenger ComforTemp
....................... 132
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 139
Radio
......................................... 143
Rear Door Security Lock
........................... 74
Rearview Mirror
................................. 108
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Shift Brake-Transaxle Interlock .................. 84. 90
Shifting the Transaxle ............................. 83
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
....................... 28
Skidding
....................................... 174
Sound Equipment. Adding .......................... 144
Soundsystems
.................................. 143
Spare Tire
...................................... 224
Specifications Chart
.............................. 282
Speed Control
.................................... 98
Speech
Impaired Customer Assistance
............... 304
Speedometer
.................................... 119
Stains
......................................... 270
Starting Your Car (Jump Starting)
................... 198
Starting Your Engine
............................... 81
Steering
....................................... 170
Emergencies ................................. 17 1
Wheel Controls
............................... 155
Wheel. Tilt
................................... 93
Stereo Sound Systems
............................ 143
Storage Armrest
................................. 1 15
Storage. Garage Door Opener
...................... 1 12
. Storing Your Car ................................ 255
Stuck.
If Your Car is .............................. 225
Sunroof
........................................ 112
. Supercharged Engine ............................. 237
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System (Air Bag)
...... 34
Tachometer
................................... 129
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
........................ 257
Tape Player Care
................................ 157
Temperature Warning Light
......................... 124 Theft
........................................... 75
Deterrent System. PASS-Key
..................... 77
Deterrent System. Universal
...................... 76
Thermostat
..................................... 249
Third Gear Position
............................... 85
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................... 93
Time (Setting the Clock)
................... 146.149. 152
Tire ........................................... 260
Balance
..................................... 265
Chains
...................................... 267
Flat
........................................ 215
Inflation ..................................... 261
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 262
Quality Grading
.............................. 264
Replacement
................................. 264
Spare
....................................... 224
Wear Indicators
............................... 263
White Sidewall
............................... 273
TorqueLock
..................................... 90
Towing Your Buick
.............................. 203
Traction Control System
.......................... 168
Traction Control System Warning Light
.............. 123
Trailer Brakes
................................... 191
Trailer Towing
.................................. 188
Transaxle. Automatic
.............................. 83
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 244
Towing
Hookups
............................ 205. 206
Trip Odometer
.................................. 120
Trunk Ajar Light
................................ 130
Release. Remote
............................... 68
Automatic Pull-Down
.......................... 69
Trunk
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Turn Signalmeadlight Beam Lever ................... 94
Turn Signal Indicator
.............................. 94
Twilight Sentinel ................................ 104
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 274
Universal Theft Deterrent
.......................... 76
Unleaded Gasoline
............................... 229
Upholstery Care
................................. 268
Used Oil Disposal
............................... 243
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
............... 276
Vehicle Loading
................................. 258
Vehicle Storage ................................. 255
Ventilation
..................................... 14 1
Vinyl. Cleaning ................................. 270
Voltage Indicator
................................ 129
warning Flashers. Hazard
........................ 196
Warning Lights
.................................. 120
AirBag
...................................... 36
Anti-lock Brake System
........................ 123
Battery
...................................... 128
Brake ....................................... 122
ChangeOilSoon
.............................. 127
CheckOilLevel
.............................. 126
Door Ajar
................................... 130
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 124
Engineoil
................................... 125 LightsON
................................... 103
LowCoolant
................................. 125
LowFuel
.................................... 121
Safety Belt
................................... 25
Security ...................................... 76
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction
Traction Control System
........
Trunk Ajar ...................
Washer Fluid Low .............
Washer. Windshield ..............
Washing Your Vehicle ............
I ndicator Lamp) . . 128
............... 123
............... 130
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............ 97. 251
............... 272
Weatherstrips 273 v ...................................
Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
............... 259
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
............ 259
Trailer
...................................... 190
Wheel
Alignment
................................... 265
Aluminum
................................... 273
Cover Removal
............................... 217
Replacement
................................. 266
Windows
....................................... 93
Windshield
Cleaning
.................................... 272
Washer
...................................... 97
Washer Fluid
................................. 251
Wipers
....................................... 96
Winter Driving
.................................. 184
WreckerTowing
................................. 203
Your Driving and the Road
........................ 161
Your Vehicle and the Environment .................. 285
NutTorque
.................................. 223
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