1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE center console

To turn the feature on:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Press and hold the door lock switch on the door
throughout this procedure. All doors will lock.
Press the instant alarm button on the key transmitter
to enter the programming mode. Perimeter lighting
remains
off at this time and the horn will chirp
one time.
Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting
is now enabled and the
horn will chirp two times.
Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
feature
is now on.
Front Reading Lamps
Turn on the front seat reading lamps by pressing the
switch on the overhead console. Press the switch again
to
turn them off. The driver’s switch controls the driver
and center lamps. The passenger switch controls the
passenger side lamp.
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Front Center Console (If Equipped)
Your Park Avenue may have a center console that opens
to two storage compartments. This console has two
cupholders that can be flipped forward for use. The
console can be opened to a writing surface which is built
into the top of the lid. This writing surface can be
flipped forward for use. You will also find two auxiliary
power outlets which are located inside the storage
compartment and on the lower front edge of the console.
These outlets can be used
for accessories requiring
electrical power, such as a cellular phone or fax
machine. See “Auxiliary Power Outlets” in the Index.
Rear Storage Armrest
Your vehicle’s rear seat armrest may contain two
cupholders.
To access the cupholders, pull the armrest
down from the rear seat back.
Some models may also include a storage area inside the
armrest. To open it, pull up on the lever at the front edge
of the armrest.
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To block out glare, swing down the visors. The larger
sun visor can be removed from the center mount and
moved to the side, while the auxiliary sun visor remains
to block glare from the front.
Auxiliary Power Outlets
Your vehicle may have one or two power outlets
depending on the type of front seat you have. If your
front seat has a fold-down armrest, the power outlet is
located in the center of the front seat below the cushion.
If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center
console, you will find one outlet inside the storage
compartment and the other on the lower front edge
of the console.
These power outlets can be used to plug in electrical
equipment such as a cellular telephone or
CB radio.
Follow the proper installation instructions that are
included with the equipment you install.
Garment Hooks
For your convenience, you will find a two-hanger
capacity garment hook above each rear
door near the
reading lamps.
Cellular Phone Readiness Package
(If Equipped)
If you have this option, your vehicle has been prewired
for dealer installation of a portable phone. This system
will have steering wheel controls for volume only, and
infomation output through the
DIC. Voice activation
and hands-free operation are standard features. For more
information, contact your dealer.
A user’s guide will be
provided with the telephone completion lut.
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Finishcare .................................... 6-61
Finish Damage
................................. 6-63
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature
........................... 2-36
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-76
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-44
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
French Language Manual
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Front Center Console ............................ 2-60
Front Storage Armrest
........................... 2-59
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-4
DoorLock
................................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-6
Gage
....................................... 2-81
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-68
Rear
....................................... 6-72
Underhood
.................................. 6-70
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-68
.. ...........................
Fuse Block
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-77
Fuel
....................................... 2-81
Garage Door Opener ....................... 2-56, 2-64
GAWR
....................................... 4-31 Gear
Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-23
GloveBox
.................................... 2-55
GloveBoxLamp
............................... 2-49
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-31
Guide en FranGais
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GVWR ......... ....................... 4-31
.. ................................
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Headlamps
.................................... 2-44
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-35
OnReminder
................................ 2-44
Head-Up Display
............................... 2-82
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heated Backlite Antenna
......................... 3-35
Heated Outside Mirror
........................... 2-55
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-5
Heating
........................................ 3-5
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-36
.Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-34
Aiming
..................................... 6-38
High/Low Beamchanger
...................... 2-36
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