1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owners Manual

Position
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Circuitry
Rear Door Mod (2 LD)
Fuel Door Re1 Sol, Trunk Re1 Relay,
DLC
Not Used
IP Ashtray Cig Ltr
Not Used
Not Used Pass Htd Seat Mod
Rt Rear Cig Ltr
Lt Rear Cig Ltr
RFA, Mem Seat Module, Driver
Seat Switch
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
NOTICE:
A fuse center is located under the rear seat
cushion.
To help avoid damage to the fuse center,
be careful when removing or reinstalling the
seat cushion.
To Remove the Rear Seat Cushion
1. Pull up on the front of the cushion to release the
front hooks.
2. Pull the cushion
up and out toward the front of
the vehicle.
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To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion
A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the
protection needed in a crash.
If the safety belt
hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion
at
all, it won’t be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
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1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then
route the safety belts through the proper slots in the
seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belts get twisted.
seatback
so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat.
Also make sure the seat
cushion
is secured.
Replacement Bulbs
EXTERIOR BULB
Headlamp
High-Beam
........................... 9005
Low-Beam ........................... 9006
ParWTurn, Front ......................... 3057
Back-up
............................... 3057
Tailmum
............................... 3057
Tail/Stop
......................... . . 3057
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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converter, more fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal and Replacement
................................................... 6 quarts (5.6 L)
After Complete Overhaul
...................................................... 11 quarts (10.4 L)
Cooling System ............................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 L)
Oil change with filter change ................................................... 5.0 quarts (4.7 L)
Park Avenue Ultra
............................................................ 19 gallons (72 L)
Engine Crankcase
FuelTank
......................,...........................................18gall\
ons (68L)
Power Steering
PumpOnly .....................................................................lpi\
nt (0.5L)
Tire Pressures, Sizes
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires.
WheelNutTorque ........................................................ lOOlb-ft(140N~m)
Complete System
............................................................ 1
1/2 pints (0.7 L)
Refrigerant (R-l34a), Air Conditioning ................... See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to \
fill to the appropriate level, as recommended
in this manual.
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Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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.
Engine Specifications
3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine
VINEngineCode .............................. K ............................... 1
Type
....................................... V6 .............................. V6
Displacement
................................ 3.8L ............................ .3.8L
Compression Ratio
........................... 9:4: 1 ............................ 85: 1
Horsepower ................................. 205 .............................. 240
Firing Order
............................. 1-6-5-4-3-2 ...................... 1-6-5-4-3-2
Thermostat Temperature Specification
........ 195 "F (91 "C) ..................... 195°F (91°C)
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Vehicle Dimensions
Overall
Length ................. 206.8 inches (525.3 cm)
Width
................... 74.7 inches ( 189.7 cm)
Height
................... 58.1 inches (147.6 cm)
Wheelbase
.............. 113.8 inches (289.1 cm)
Front Tread
............... 62.7 inches (159.3 cm)
Rear Tread
............... 62.3 inches ( 15 8.2 cm)
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element .......... AC Type A- 1096C
Engine Oil Filter
................ AC Type PF-47
Fuel Filter
.................... AC Type GF-627
Spark Plugs
................... AC Type 41-921
Gap: 0.060 inch
(. 152 cm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Type
............................ Hook Style
Length
..................... 22 inches (56 cm)
Engine Accessory Belt (L36)
The 3800 (L36) engine uses an engine accessory belt.
This diagram shows the features connected by the belt
routing. See “Maintenance Schedule” in the Index for
when to check the belt.
A
C
A. Power Steering
B. Generator
C. Air Conditioning
D. Crank
E. Coolant Pump
F. Tensioner
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Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67)
c
1. Front Belt C. Crank
2. Back Belt D. Supercharger
A. Generator E. Coolant Pump
B. Power Steering
E Air Conditioning The
Supercharged
3800 engine uses two accessory drive
belts. One belt drives the generator, power steering
pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor.
The second belt drives the supercharger. Each belt has
its own tensioner and idler pulley. See “Maintenance
Schedule” in the Index
for when to check the accessory
drive belts and supercharger oil level. Have your dealer
check the oil level in the supercharger.
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& NOTES
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