1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE lock

The master key is used
for the ignition, as well
as all door locks ad
storage compartments.
The vdet key
is used for the
ignition and the
two side
doors only. It will not open
the
trunk or glove box. This
is
a theft-deterrent feature.
The vdet key should always
be used when valet
puking
your vehicle.
Wen a new vehicle is delivered, the deder removes the
plugs from the keys, and gives them to the first owner.
However,
if the ignition key does not have a plug, there
may be a bar-coded key tag instead.
Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified
locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs or
the tag. If your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to
your dealer
for the correct key code if you need a new
ignition key.
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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your door key QE. remote keyless
entry transmitter.
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From outside the vehicle, if the driver’s door key is held
in the ~n10ck position for more than two S~CQII~S, or, if
the key is turned to the unlock position twice within
three seconds,
all doors will unlock.
With power door loch, you
can lock or unlock zd1 doors
of your vehicle by using
either the driver or front
passenger power door
lock switch.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information
Center (DIC), and a d~or is not klly closed, the DK
will &splay a-DOOR AJAR message. See “Driver
Information Center”
in the hdex.
Memory Door Locks
Close he doors and turn on the ignition. Every time YOU
move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors
will lock. And, every time you stop anad move the shift
lever into PARK (P), the doors will unlock. If someone
needs to get out while you’re not in PARK (P), have that
person use the maual or power lock. When the door is
closed
again, it will not lock automatically. Just use the
mmud or power lock to lock the door again. If YOU
need to lock the doors before shifting out of PARK (PI,
just use the manual or power lock button to lock
‘the doors.
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Operation
No automatic door lock or unlock.
All doors automaticaily lock when
shifted
out of PARK (P). No automatic
door UdQCk.
A11 doors automatically lock when shifted
out of BARK (P). Only the driver's door
automatically unlocks when shifted into
PARK (B).
AI1 doors automatically lock when shifted
out of PARK (B). All doors automatically
unlock when shifted into
PARK (P).
Vehicies are delivered programmed in Mode 3; however,
each remote
keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to
a different mode according to the
trser's preference.
To change modes:
I. Close all the doors and turn the ignition OE. Keep all
doors dosed throughout this procedure.
2. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch
on the driver's
door through Step 4.
3. Press the LOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter to enter the programming mode.
The memory door lock mode will remain in the
current mode.
4. Press the LOCK button on the transmitter again.
Each time the transmitter's LOCK button
is pressed,
the
mode will advance by one, going from mode 3 to
mode 0 to mode 1, etc.
For each press of the LOCK button, the door locks
will activate in the same manner they would activate
in the corresponding memory door lock mode. For
example, pressing
the LOCK button on the
transmitter
to advance to mode 2 would result in a11
doors lockicg aimd then. only the driver's door would
unlock.
For Mode 0, no locking or unlocking
Will QCCUT.
5. Release the power door lock switch md turn the
ignition
of.. The automatic door locks will remain in
the most recent mode selected.
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YOU can also program the memory door Bocks feature
using the Driver Information Center. See “Driver
Information Center Personal Choice Programming”
in
the Index.
CHILD
SECURITY
LUCK
SET LWEA ON BOTH REAP DOORS
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
Iocks that help prevent
passengers
from opening
the rear
doors of your
vehicle
from the inside.
To use one of these locks:
1. Open one of the rear doors.
2. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the
ENGAGED position.
3. Close the door.
4. Do the same thing to the other rear door jock.
The rear
doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when
this feature is in use.
To open a rear door when the security ‘rock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside. If you don’t
cancel the security lock feature, adults or older
children
who ride in the rear won’t be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults
and older children know how these security Iocks
work, and how to cancel the locks.
To cancel the rear door security lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way down.
3. Do the same thing for the other rear door.
The rear door Bocks will now work normally.
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The power door locks will not work if the key is left in
the ignition, the ignition is turned to
OFF and the
driver's door is open.
You can override this feature by
holding the power door lock switch for more than
three seconds.
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside, then get out and close
the door.
With the remote keyless
entry system,
you can lock
and unlock your doors or
unlock your trunk from
about
3 feet (I m) up to
30 feet (9 m> away using
the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied
with
your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission
(FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies
with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(I) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(I.) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, ir,cluding
interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Changes
or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could vcid authorization
to
use this equipment.
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This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 rn) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter
to
work, try this:
@ Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that follow.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle.
You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
0 Check the locatioE. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the
signal. Take a few steps to fhe left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
0 Tf you‘re still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service. The
driver’s door will
unlock when UNLOCK is
pressed. If pressed again within five seconds, all doors
will unlock. Pressing any button will also iilurninate the
interior lamps (see “Illuminated Entry”
in the Hndexj.
AS1 doors will lock when LOCK is pressed.
The trunk will unlock when the trunk button is pressed,
and the ignition
is in LOCK or OFF. The tm& button
will also work when
the ignition is on, but ormly while in
PARK (P).
When the button with the horn symbol on the remote
keyless entry transmitter
is pressed, the horn will sound
and
the headlamps and taillamps wiE flash for up to
30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the
instant alarm button again or by
turning the ignition on.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Content
Theft-Deterrent feature,
you may also turn off the
instant alarm
by unlocking the vehicle with a key.
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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 resynchonized, the horn
will chirp
and the exterior lamps will flash once. The
system should now operate properly.
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The remote keyless entry transmitter will m 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.
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Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be
programmed to the driver’s preference €or memory QQOF
Bocks, security feedback, delayed locking, memory seats,
perimeter lighting, parallel
park assist WQ~ and
window lockout. 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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