1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE check engine light

Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-29
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-29
Parking
..................................... 2- 27
PedalTravel
................................. 6-32
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-32
System Warning Light
......................... 2-77
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-3 1
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check .................. 7-33
Wear
....................................... 6-31
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Brakes,
Anti-Lock ............................... 4-7
Brahng ........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In,
New Vehicle .......................... 2-20
BTSI ......................................... 2- 31
BTSI Check
................................... 7-33
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-5
Capacities and Specifications ...................... 6-72
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2- 15,2-32,4-29.4-35
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-3 1
Cassette Tape Player ....................... 3- 10. 3. 14
Care
....................................... 3-35
Errors ................................. 3.12. 3.16
CD Changer. Trunk Mounted
...................... 3-27
Cellular Phone Readiness Package
................. 2-64
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-27
Central
Door Unlocking System .................... 2-5
Certification Label
.............................. 4-3 1
Chains. Safety ................................. 4-35
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-54
Change Engine Oil Soon ......................... 6-16
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-79
Check Tire Pressure System
....................... 6-47
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-52
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-61
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing
in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-43
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-45
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-47
TopStrap
................................... 1-42
Where to Put
................................ 1-41
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-60
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-63
Circuit Breakers
and Fuses ....................... 6-65
Cleaner.
Air ................................... 6-17
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-60
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-59
Fabric
...................................... 6-56
Glass
....................................... 6-58
Inside of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-55
InstrumentPanel
............................. 6-57
Leather
..................................... 6-57
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-59
Speaker Covers
.............................. 6-57
Special Problems
............................. 6-56
Stains
...................................... 6-56
Tires
....................................... 6-60
Vinyl
....................................... 6-57
Wheels
..................................... 6-60
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-58
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Driving (Continued)
Ch Snow and Ice ............................. 4-27
'FhroughWater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads .................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
Dud Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control ......... 3-2
EIec~cal Equipment. Adding
.......... 2.23.3.34. 6.64
Electrical System
............................... 6-64
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror .......... 2-5 1
Electronic Level Control ......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-71
Accessory
Belt .......................... 6-746-75
Coolant
..................................... 6-23
Coolant Heater ............................... 2-23
Coolant Level Check .......................... 7-31
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-79
Exhaltst
...................... 2.15.2.32.4.29. 4.35
Identification
................................ 6-63
Oif LeveI Check .............................. 7-31
Oil Life Monitor (Index) ....................... 2-90
Overheating ................................. 5- 12
Running While Parked ......................... 2-32
Specifications
................................ 6-73
St.arting ..................................... 2-22
Supercharged ................................ 6-12
EngineQil
.................................... 6-12
Additives
................................... 6-16
Adding
..................................... 6-24
Change Engine Oil Soon ....................... 6-16 Checking
................................... 6-13
Pressure
Light ............................... 2-82
Used
....................................... 6-16
WhentoChmge
.............................. 6-16
Entry Lighting. Delayed 2-47
Exhaust. Engine ................. 2.15.2.32.4.29. 4.35
" ..........................
Exit Lighting. DeIayed ........................... 2-47
Express-Down
Window .......................... 2-34
Express-Open Astroroof ......................... 2-65
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-56
Fan Control. Climate CO~P~Q~ System ................ 3-3
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-8
FiIlingYourTmk ................................ 6-5
Filter
Air
........................................ 6-17
EngineOiB .................................. 6-16
Passenger Compartment Air
..................... 3-7
Finish Cae .................................... 6-59
Finish Damage ................................. 6-61
First Gear. Automatic TrmsaxEe
................... 2-27
Flashers.
Hazard Warning ......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass Feature ........................... 2-37
Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities ................................ 9-72
Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-36
Foreign
Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5
French Language
Manual IE
Front Center Console ............................ 2-61
Front
Storage Amrest ........................... 2-60
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Canada ...................................... 6- 4
DoorLock ................................... 6- 7
Filling YQLK Tank .............................. 6-5
Gage ....................................... 2-83
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Instmrnent Panell ............................. 6-65
Rea-
....................................... 6-69
Uderhooc! ..................................6 -67
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-55
Gages
Fuse
31ock
Engine CooZarrt Temperature .................... 2-79
Fuel ....................................... 2-83
GamentWodts ................................ 2-64
GAWR ....................................... 4-3:
Gex lositions, Atrtcmatic Transaxle ................ 2 - , GIGV~BOX .................................... 3-56
Lamp ...................................... 2-50
Gross Axle Weigh: Rsting ........................ 4-3 I
Cross Irehide
V?eight Ratir, g ...................... "3 I
Guide en Frangais 11
Garage Door Opecer ....................... 2-57.3-67
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-31
Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-33
&zaz Warning Fhshers .......................... 5-2
Head Restraim ................................. 1-7
Meadlamps
.................................... 2-44
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-34
HigNLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
OnRerninder
................................ 2-45
Aiming ..................................... 6-37
Head-up Display ............................... 2-84
Hewing Impaired . Customer Assistance .............. 8-4
Heated Backlite Actenna ......................... 3-36
Hexed OLiesicie LMP, ITOT ........................... 2-56
HeatedSeacs 1-5
.. eaeir;g ........................................ 3-5 7& I *1gh-8errm . Headlamps 2-37
Migh\.Yay Hypnosis .............................. 4-24
Eiil md Mouaataia Rwds ......................... 4-24
Hitches . TraiEer ................................. 4-35
Mood
Checking Thi~~p iinier ......................... 6-9
ReIease ...................................... 6-9
Worn ......................................... 2-34
3UD ......................................... m 1-84
Mydra~tik B~kl: '&Tsj-;lib:g Lights ................... 2-77
Wycirc;plariinlg .................................. 4-B9
.................................... T- .
..........................
If ;I Tire ~oes Fiat .............................. 5-21
Igrrition P~sitio~s ............................... 2-29
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .................... 7-34
hilurninzted Entry ............................... 2-47
Tnflaticsn. Tire &-essure ........................... 6-46
Inside Manuai DayNght Rearview 1h4in-m ........... 2-50
inspections .................................... 7-35
Bruk Systen; ................................ 7-35
Exhaust System .............................. 7-35
Front Drive Axle Boot ......................... 7-35
Front D~ive Axle Seal ......................... 7-35
Suspension .................................. 7-35
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-35
Engine Cooling system ........................ 7-35
Steering .................................... 7-35
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InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-70
Cleaning
.................................... 6-57
Cluster
................................ 2.72. 2.73
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-65
Intensity Control ............................. 2-47
Intensity Control
............................... 2-47
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-47
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-23
Jump
Starting ................................... 5-3
Key ~oc~c cylinders Service ..................... 7.40
Key Reminder
Warning .......................... 2-21
Keyless Entry System
. Remote ..................... 2-8
H~SVZUI~AIUIII ................................. 2-9
Personal
Choice Features ....................... 2- 20
Security Feedback ............................ 2- 11
Synchronization .............................. 2- 18
Keys .......................................... 2-2
Labels
Certification
................................. 4-3 1
Certificatioflire ............................. 4-3 1
Service Parts identification ..................... 6-63
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-30
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-63
Lamps ........................................ 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-47
Interior
..................................... 2-47
OnReminder
................................ 2-45
Perimeter Lighting
............................ 2-48
TheaterDimming
............................. 2-47
Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-8
Leaving Your Vchiclc with the Engine Running ....... 2-30
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel .................... 2-46
Lighter
....................................... 2-63
Lights
Air Flap Readiness ....................... 2-22. 2.76
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.7
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-76
Brake
System Warning ......................... 2-77
CheckEngine
................................ 2-79
Engine Oil
Pressure Light ...................... 2-82
Interior
..................................... 2-47
Safety
Belt Reminder ...................... 1.8. 2.75
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.78. 4.9
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Locks
Cylinders ................................... 7-32
Door
........................................ 2-4
FueiDoor
.................................... 6-7
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-34
Key Lock Cylinder Service ..................... 7-32
Lockout Protection
............................. 2-8
Memory Door ................................. 2-5
Power Door .................................. 2-5
Rear
Door Security ............................. 2-7
Trunk Release ................................ 2-14
Window .................................... 2-34
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-32
Lumbar
Controls ................................ 1-2
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-36
Magnasteer
N ................................ 4. 10
Maintenance.
Normal Replacement Parts ............ 6-74
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Maintenance Record ............................ 7-38
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7- 1
Long Tripmghway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmghway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-31
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-35
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-36
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody ......................... 6-6 1
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ................. 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-79
Maxifuse@/Relay Center
......................... 6-64
Memory Door Locks
........................ 2.5. 2.93
Memory Seat and Mirrors
.................... 1.3. 2. 10
Memory Seats ............................. 1.3. 2.91
Methanol
...................................... 6-5
Mirrors Convex Outside
.............................. 2-56
Electrochromic Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-5 1
Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview with Compass
. . 2-52
Heated Outside
............................... 2-56
Illuminated Visor Vanity
....................... 2-63
Inside Manual Daymight Rearview
.............. 2-50
Parallel Park Assist ...................... 2-55, 2-92
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-55
MMT
......................................... 6- 4
Moisture-Sensing Delay Wipers
................... 2-39
MountainRoads
................................ 4-24
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-35
Net, Convenience
.............................. 2-62
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-25 New Vehicle
Break-In
........................... 2-20
Nightvision ................................... 4-i9
odometer .................................... 2-74
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-74
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-13
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-12
Oil Life Monitor (Index) ......................... 2-90
Oil Pressure Light .............................. 2-82
Oil. Supercharger
............................... 6-19
OnStar System
................................. 2-65
Opener. Garage Door
....................... 2-57. 2-67
Outside Minors ................................ 2-55
Overdnve. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-31
Owner hblications. Ordering
..................... 8-10
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-61
ParadeDimming
............................... 2-47
Parallel
Park Assist Mirror ................... 2-55. 2-92
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
Shifting Into ................................. 2-28
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-31
AtNight
.................................... 2-15
Brake
...................................... 2-27
Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-34
Lots ....................................... 2-16
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-31
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-38
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Stmice and Owner hblications ................... S- 10
Service Publications ............................. 8- 10
Service Vehicle Soon Light ....................... 2-83
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-26
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 5-61
Shift Lever .................................... 2-24
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-24
IntoPark(P)
................................. 2-28
OutofPSk .................................. 2- 31
Shoulder Belt Height
Adjuster ..................... I - 15
SignaIingTws ................................ 2- 36
Skidding ...................................... 4- 15
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-34
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-31
Speaker Covers. Cleaning
........................ 6-57
Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-72
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance ............... 8-4
Speedometer ................................... 2-74
SRS ......................................... 1-21
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-56
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-33
Starting Your Engine ............................ 2-22
Steam ........................................ 5-12
Steering ...................................... 4-10
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 12
Magnasteer TM ................................ 4- 10
Tips
........................................ 4- 11
Tilt ........................................ 2- 35
Touch Controls ........................... 3-9, 3-33
StorageAreas .................................. 2-5 6
Specifications. Engine ........................... 4-73
Power
...................................... 4-1 0
Steering Wheel Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-33
Sunvisors .................................... 2-63
Supercharged Engine ............................ 6-12
Supercharger
Oil ............................... 6-19
Symbols. Vehicle .................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-74
Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-39
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-35
Temperature Control, Climate Control System ......... 3-3
TheaterDimming ............................... 2-47
Theft ......................................... 2-15
Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Feature
.......................... 3-30
TKEmOCK" ................................ 3-30
Thermostat
.................................... 6-27
Third Gear, Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-26
Tilt Steering
Wheel ............................. 2-35
Time. Setting the ............................... 3- :O
Tirechains .................................... 6-54
T~reLoading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 4-46
BuyingNew ................................. 6-50
Chains ..................................... 4-54
ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-22
Cleaning .................................... 6-60
Inflation
.................................... 6-46
Inflation Check
............................... 7-31
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Supplement& Restraint System .................... 1-21
Alignment and Baimce ........................ 6-52
Compact Spare ............................... 5-31
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