1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE lock

Synchronization
If only the instant alarm button works, the transmitter
needs to be resynchronized to the receiver. Do this by
pressing and holding both the LOCK and
UNLOCK
buttons on the transmitter for about eight seconds; you
must be within range of the vehicle.
Once the transmitter has been resynchronized, the horn
will chirp and the exterior lamps will flash once. The
system should now operate properly.
Theft-Deterrent System
The remote keyless entry transmitter will arm the
theft-deterrent system whenever the doors are
closed and you push the
LOCK button when the
ignition is
OFF. It will disarm the system when you
push UNLOCK.
Personal Choice Features (If Equipped)
-Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to the driver’s preference for memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking and perimeter
lighting. See each feature in the Index. You can also
personalize your comfort control temperature, mode and
fan settings. See “Comfort Controls Personal Choice” in
the Index.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
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Security Feedback
This provides feedback to the driver when the vehicle
receives a command from the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The following modes may be selected:
Mode
0
1
2
3
4
5
Security Feedback
No feedback when locking or
unlocking vehicle.
No feedback when locking; exterior
lamps flash when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash when locking; no
feedback when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash when locking and
when unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps
when locking; no feedback when
unlocking vehicle.
Exterior lamps flash and horn chirps
when locking; exterior lamps flash when
unlocking vehicle. Vehicles
are delivered programmed in Mode
5; however,
each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to
a different mode according to the user’s
preference.
To change to another mode:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold the power door lock switch on the
door throughout the procedure.
Press the trunk button on the transmitter.
The horn
will chirp and the transmitter will remain in its
current mode.
Press the trunk button again. Each time the trunk
button is pressed, the horn will chirp and the
transmitter will advance to the next mode.
Release the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
Delayed Locking
Note: This feature has been activated for your vehicle;
however, each transmitter must be turned on using the
following procedure.
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This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of
the vehicle. When the power door lock switch
is pressed
with the key removed from the ignition and the driver’s
door open, a chime will sound three times to signal that
the lock delay mode is active. When all doors have been
closed, the doors will lock automatically after five
seconds.
If any door is opened before this, the
five-second timer will reset itself once all the doors have
been closed again.
Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds
will override this feature.
The delayed locking feature can be turned on or
off for
each remote keyless entry transmitter.
To turn the feature on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold the power door lock switch on the door
throughout this procedure.
All the doors will lock.
Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter to
enter the programming mode. The lock delay is still
off and all doors will remain locked.
Press the UNLOCK button on the transmitter again.
Lock delay is now active and all doors will unlock.
Release the power door lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC),
you can also program these features
through the DIC. See “Driver Information Center” in
the Index.
To
turn this feature off, repeat the above procedure.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry 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 any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters
matched to it.
See your dealer to match additional transmitters to
your vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about four years.
You can tell the battery is weak
if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
For battery replacement, use a Duracella battery, type
DL-2032, or a similar type.
To replace the battery:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Insert a coin into the notch near the keyring. Turn the
coin counterclockwise to separate the two halves of
the transmitter.
Once the transmitter
is separated, use a pencil to
remove the
old battery. Do not use a metal object.
Remove and replace the battery as the instructions
under the cover indicate.
Snap the transmitter back together tightly to be sure
no moisture can enter.
Resynchronize the transmitter by pressing and
holding the
LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about
eight seconds within range
of the vehicle. Once the
transmitter is resynchronized, the horn will chq
and
the exterior lamps will flash once.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
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Trunk
Trunk Lock Release
To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the master
doorhgnition key and turn it.
Remote Trunk Release
Press the TRUNK release button located to the left of
the steering column to release the trunk lid.
The trunk will open if the transaxle
is in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N) and the trunk release lockout
is in the
unlocked position.
Remote Trunk Release Lockout
The remote trunk release lockout button allows you to
secure items in the trunk.
Insert the ignition key into
the trunk release button.
Turn the key one-quarter
of
a turn clockwise then
remove it from the button.
This will disable the trunk release button from opening
the trunk. The remote keyless entry transmitter can still
be used to open the trunk.
Trunk Security Override
The remote keyless entry transmitter will open the trunk
when the ignition is on or off and the vehicle
is in
PARK, even if the trunk release lockout is activated.
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It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid
open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can
come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
trunk lid:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
0 Tbrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on any airflow selection except RECIRC.
That will force outside
air into your vehicle.
See “Comfort Controls’’ in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your Buick has a number
of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so
don’t do it.
With the ignition
off and the driver’s door open, you’ll
hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from
the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your
ignition and transaxle will be locked. And remember to
lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
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Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all doors except the driver’s.
0 Give the valet key to the valet. Then take the master
key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your Buick is equipped
with a Content
Theft-Deterrent alarm system. With this system,
the SECURITY light will
SECURITY flash as you open the door
(if your ignition is off). This light
reminds
you to activate the theft-deterrent
system.
Were’s how to do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. The SECURITY
light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off
after approximately
30 seconds. The alarm is not
armed until the SECURITY light goes off.
If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the
alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s
lamps will flash and the horn will sound for
30 seconds,
then will
turn off to save battery power.
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock
switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless
entry transmitter. You should also remember that you
can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if
the alarm has been set off.
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Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
0 If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent
system, the vehicle should
be locked with the door
key
after the doors are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote
keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other
way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key. You can also turn
off the alarm by
pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock
a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
1.
2.
3.
4.
From inside the vehicle, roll down the window.
Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open,
or
with the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Get out of the car, close the door and wait for the
SECURITY light to go out.
Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door. This
should set
off the alarm. If
the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown.
To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in
the Index.
PASS-Key@ I11
Your vehicle is equipped
with the PASS-Key
111
(Personalized Automotive
Security System)
theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
I11 is a passive
theft-deterrent system. This
means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or
disarm the system. It works
when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key
111 uses a radio frequency transponder in the
key that matches a decoder in your vehicle.
Your PASS-Key
I11 system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry and
Science Canada.
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