1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE warning

NOTICE:
When adding coolant, it is importrant that you use
O~Y DEX-CQOE~ (sficate-free) COQI~~.
If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the
system, premature engine, heater
core or
radiator corrosion may result.
Hw addition, the
engine coolant
will require change SQB~~F -- at
30,000 des (50 000 b) or 24 months,
whichever occurs
first. Damage caused by the
use of coolant other than DEX-COOL@ is not
c~vemdl by
your new vehicle warranty.
Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably
distilled)
and one-half DEX-COOL’ coolant which
won’t damage aluminum pats. If you use this mixture,
YOU don’t need to add anything else.
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Adding only plain water to your cooling system
can be dangerous. Blain water, or some other
liquid like alcohol,
can boil before the proper
coolant mixture
will. Your vehicle’s CQO~~
warning system is set for the proper c~~lmt
mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture,
your engine could get too
hot but you wouldn’t
get the overheat warning. Your engine could
catch fire and
yon or others could be burned.
Use a 50/50 mixture of clean water and
DEX-CBOL@ codant.
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So, it isn‘t a good idea to “top oft“ your brake fluid.
Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If YOU add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll have loo much
fluid when you get new brake linings. You shouki add
(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work is
done
on the brake hydraulic system.
When your Srake fluid falls to a low level, your brake
warning light will come on. A chime will sound if you
try to drive with this warning light on. See “Brake
System Waning Eight” in the Index.
When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3
brAe fluid -- such as Delco Supreme II@ (GM
Part No. 12377967). Use new brake fluid from a
sealed container only.
Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the
mea
around the cap before removing it. This will help
keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
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With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake
system,
your brakes may not work well, or they
may not even work at all. This could cause a
I
1 crash. Always use the proper brake fluid.
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NOTICE:
Using the wrong fluid can badly damage
brake system
parts. For example, just a few
drops
of minerallbased oil, such as engine
oil, in your brake system can damage brake
system
parts so badly that they’ll have to be
replaced.
Don’t let someone gut in the
If you spill brake fluid OEI your vehicle’s
painted
surfaces, the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful
not to spill brake fluid
on your vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately. See “Appearance Case” in
the Index. wrong
kind of fluid.
Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.
Disc
brake pads have built-in wear inchcators &at make a
high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are
worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and
go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except
when
you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
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''I+he brcadwear grade is a comparative rating based Q~Z
t tze wcx rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one md a
Mf (I U2) times as well on the government course
:H tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends
upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the norm
tErrc to variations in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics and climate.
'The traction grades, from highest
to !owest, are A, 3,
and C, and they represent the tire's ability to stop ora
wet pavement as measured mder controlled conditions
on specified government test surfaces of asphalt
2nd concrete. A tire marked &: may have poor
traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based
on
braking (straight alead) traction tests and does not
ifgcllude cornering (turning) traction. heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled csndidsns on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive ternperaFure can lead to sudden fire faifwe.
The grade C corresponds to a level of pedomance
which ail passenger cx tires must meet e~nder the
Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Stmda-d No. i09. Grades
B asci A represent higher levels of perhmance an the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
The wheels OR your vehicle were aligned and balanced
careEulIy at the factory to give you the longest tire life
acd best overall performance.
Scheduled wheel alignment
and wheel balancing are not
needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or
your vehicle pulling GR~ way OF the other, the akignment
may need
to be reset. If YOU notice your vehicle
vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need
to be rebalaaaced.
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Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into flame if yor: strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous
if you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you use anything from a cormtair,er to clean your
vehicle,
be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings
and instructions. And always open your doors or
windows when you’re cleaning
the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoiine
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon TetracMoride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpenfirre
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can
a11 be hazardous -- some more than
others -- and they can all damage your vehicle, too.
Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.
In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:
Alcohol
Laundry Soap
Bleach
@ Reducing Agents
Use
a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose
dirt. Wipe vinyl, leather, plastic
and painted surfaces
with
B clean, damp cloth.
Your deaier has two cleaners, Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleaner and Capture Non-Solvent
Dry Spot and Soil
Remover for cleaning fabric and carpet. They will clean
normal spots and stains very well. You can get
GM-approved cleaning products from
your dealer. (See
“Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.)
Here
are some cleaning tips:
Always read the instructions 011 the cleaner label.
Clean up stains as soon as you can -- before they set.
Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
0 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area
often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or it will
set.
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Ak~ag ...................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-25
How it Works ................................ 1-23
Location .................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1-22, 2-76
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates ............... 1-29
When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-24
Aircleaner .................................... 6-17
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-5
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-73
Air Filter. Passenger Compartment
.................. 3-7
Alarm. Content Theft-Deterrent
................... 2- 16
Alarm. Instant. Keyless Entry
...................... 2-9
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-52
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-60
Antenna. Heated Backlite ........................ 3-36
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock
Brake System Waning Light
................ 2-78. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-30
Appearancecare
............................... 6-55
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-62
Air
Control. Climate
Control System ............. 3-3. 3-4
ArbitrntionPro
gram .............................. 8-7 Armrest.
Storage
.......................... 2.60. 2.61
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-62
Assist Straps
................................... 2-66
Astroroof
..................................... 2-65
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel TQUC~ Control ....... 3-33
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-34
Audio Systems ................................. 3-10
Personal Choice
.............................. 3-30
Automatic Overdrive
............................ 2-24
Automatic Transaxle
Check
..................................... 7-32
Park Mechanism Check ....................... 7-34
Fluid
...................................... 6-20
Operation ................................... 2-24
Auxiliary Power Outlets
.......................... 2-64
Battery
...................................... 6-32
Jump Starting ................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyiess Entry
.................... 2-13
Rundown Protection
........................... 2-50
WmingLight ............................... 2-76
BBB
Auto Line ................................. 8-7
Belt. Engine Accessory ..................... 6-74. 6-75
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard.
Driving In ............................. 4-28
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-4
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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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Climate Control System ........................... 3-2
Passenger
.................................... 3-9
Clock. Setting
the ............................... 3- IO
Coinholder .................................... 2-60
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Personal Choice
............................... 3-2
Compact Disc Player ....................... 3- 18. 3-21
Care ....................................... 3-36
Errors
............................ 3.20.3.25. 3.28
Compact Spare Tire ............................. 5-3 1
Compass. Rearview Mirror with ................... 2-52
Content Theft-Deterrent System ................... 2- 16
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-5
Convenience Net
............................... 2-62
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-56
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
Steering Wheel
Touch Control
.................... 3-9
Steering Wheel Touch Control .................... 3-9
Heater
. Engine ............................... 2-23
Recovery
Tank .......................... 5.15. 5.16
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Cornering Lamps ............................... 2-46
Courtesy
Lamps ................................ 2-47
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6
Cruise Control ................................. 2-40
Cupholders
............................... 2.60. 2.61
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users ......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- I
Customer Satisfaction Procedure .................... 8-2
Damage. Finish ............................... 6-61
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-61 Daytime Running
Lamps ......................... 2-45
Dead Battery ................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Sa€ety
..................... 8-8. 8-9
Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2
Defogger . Rear Window .......................... 3-8
Defrosting
..................................... 3-8
Delayed Lockmg .......................... 2- 12, 2-93
Dimensions, Vehicle ............................ 6-74
Dolby:" B Noise Reduction .................. 3- 13, 3-17
Door
Ajar Reminder ........................... 2-5, 2-90
Central Unlocking System ....................... 2-5
Locks ....................................... 2-4
Driver Information Center
........................ 2-86
Controls and Displays ......................... 2-88
Personal Choice Programming
................... 2-91
DriverPosition ................................. 1-13
Driving Defogging
..................................... 3-8
DIC .......................................... 2-86
Warnings
and Messages ........................ 2-90
Cit! ......................................... 4-20
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken ..................................... 4-3
Freeway .................................... 4-21
InaBIizzard
................................. 4-28
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
IntheRain .................................. 4-18
On
Curves .................................. 4-11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-24
Night ...................................... 4-16
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