1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE light

3.
4.
Decide which one of the three channels YOU want to
program.
Using both hands, press the hand-held
transmitter bdtton and the desired button on the
universal
transmitter. Continue to hold both buttons
though Step 4.
Wold down both buttons until YQU see the red Bight
QII the universal trmsmitter first flash S~OW~Y, rapidly. The rapid flashirpg, which could take up to
90 seconds, indicates that the universal transmitter
has been programmed. Release
both buttons once the
light StmS
tQ fhSh KiPidly.
If you have trouble programming the universal
transmitter,
make sure that YOU have followed the
directions exactly
as described and that the batteries in
the hand-l.aeld transmitter
are not dead. If you still
cannot program
it, rotate YQUT hand-held transmitter end
over end
and try again. ne universal transmitter may
not be compatible with a limited number of dder
installaaions due to legislated changes in transmission
frequencies.
If you cannot program the transmitter after
repeated attempts, consult your dealer.
Be sue to keep your ~higind hmd-held transmitter in cse
you need t~ erase and reprogram the miversd transmitter.
Note to Canadfiraa owners: During prograMng, your
hand-heid transmitter may stop transmitting after one or
two seconds. If you are programming from one of these
transmitters,
YOU should press and re-press the button on
the hand-held transmitter every :WO seconds without
ever releasing the button QII the universal tra~ni~ter.
Release both buttons when the red light on the universal
transmitter begins
to flash rapidly.
Press and hold the appropriate button QHZ the universal
transmitter. The
red light comes on while the signal is
being transmitted.
Note that
the ef€ective transmission range of the
universal transmitter may
differ from your hand-held
trmsmitter and from one channel to another.
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To dete,mine if your garage door opener has this rolling
code feature, press 2nd hold the appsoprizte button on
the universal transmitter that
was programmed. If the
sed
light flashes rapidly for one to two seconds, then
turns
solid, your garage door opener has this feature.
To program a garage door opener with the rolling code
feature, do the fdowirag:
8.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Program your hand-heid transmitter to the universal
transmitter
by foilowing the steps provided under
“’Programming
the Transmitter” earlier.
Loczte the training button
on the garage door opener
receiver. The exact location
and coIor will vary
among brands. Refer to your garage Coor opener
irranufacturer’s owner’s manual to Iocate the
training biataorz.
Press
the trainiEg button on the garage door opener
receiver
for one to two seconds.
Retrrnr to your vehicle and press the programmed
button on the universal transmitter until the red light
Rashes rapidly (about two seconds).
Release the button, then press
it again to confirm it
was programed to the garage door opener receiver.
You may WOW use either the universal transmitter or the
hmd-held transmitter t~ open your garage door. If you
still have diEiculty in programming and require
assistance, please call
your dealer.
Accessoiles for
your universal transmitter are available
from
the manufacturer of the unit. Ilf you would Hike
additional
infomation, piease call 1-800-355-35 15.
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Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters. It includes indicator waning lights and
gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply to the instrument cluster for
your vehicle.
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Standard CEuster (United States version shown, Canada similar)
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This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be
on your vehicle. The pictures will help YOU
locate them.
Warning lights
and gages can signal that something is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages coukl also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one
of your vehicle’s hn~tions. As YOU
will see in the details 010. the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when
you start the
engine
just to let you know they’re working. If you are
familiar with
tis section, YOU should not be alarmed
when this happens.
Cages can indicate when there may
be or is a problem
with of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and
warning lights work together to let you how when
there’s a problem
with your vehicle. When one
of the
warning lights comes QII and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells you
what
to do about it. Please follow this manual’s advice.
Waiting to
d~ repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to how your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a driver information system
that works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information System”
in the Index.
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When eke key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will
come on
for about eight seconds to remind people to
fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is
already buckled.
The safety belt light will
also come on md stay on
for about 20 seconds, then it
will
flash for about
55 seconds. If the driver’s
belt is already buckled,
neither the chime nor the
light will come on.
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There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument
panel, which shows AIR
BAG. The system checks the
air bag’s electrical system for rna’rfunctions. The light
tells you
if there is an electrical problem. The system
check includes the air
bag sensors, the air bag modules,
the
wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
For more infomation on the air bag system, see “Air
Bag” in the Index.
This light will come on
when y~u start your engine,
and it will flash for a few
seconds.
Then the Eight
should go out. This means
the system is ready.
I€ the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the
engine or comes QIT when you are driving, your air bag
system may
not work p~operly. Have your vehicle
serviced right away.
The air bag readiness light should flash for a few
seconds when you
turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready
to wm you if there is a problem.
VOLT
“‘en you turn the hey to
RUN, this light will come
on briefly, to show the
battery charging systeE
is
working.
When the light goes off and stays off, the charging
system
is working.
Hf the light stays on, a chime will sound indicating you
need service, and you should take your vehicle to the
dealer at once. To save your battery until yo3 get there,
turn off a%B accessories and turn off glow climate
control system.
When a luge number of electrical accessories me
operating ir, the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle
for aa extended period, the engine may idle at a higher
RPM than noma1 to ensure the battery does not mn
down. This may occur when several of the following are
on: parking lamps, high-beam headlamps, rear window
defogger, heated seats and engine cooling fans, etc. It
may take longer for the rear window defogger to dear
the glass, and the heated seats may not feel as warn
as normal.
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This light should come on
whera YOU turn the key to
RUN. If it doesn’t come ora
then, have it fixed so Et will
be ready to warn you if
there‘s 2 problem.
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With the anti-lock brake
system, the
Iight(s) will
come on when you start
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds.
1 That’s BzorfnaI.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when YOU turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come on then, have it fixed SO it will be
ready
to wm you if there is a problem.
OFF
This warnirag light should
come on briefly 2s you start
the engine. If the warning
iight doesn’t corne on then,
have it fixed so it will be
ready
to warn you if there’s
a problem.
If it stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, there
may be a problem with your traction control system and
your vehicle may need service. When this warning light
is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your
The traction control system wming light may come on
for the foIlowing reasons:
dr;ivi3g accordingly.
If yos turn the system off by pressing the button
located on the end of the shift lever, the warning
light will come on and stay on. To turn the system
back on, press the button again. The warning light
should go off. (See “Traction Control System” in the
Index
for more kf~m;ation.)
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NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a whiie, your emission controls rnay not
work as well, your fuel economy may not be as
good and your engine may not PUR as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by pur warranty.
This jight should corne on, as a check to show YOU it is
working, when the ignition is
on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light will also come QII during ;I malfunction in one
of ~WO ways:
8 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected.
A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission controi system on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service rnay be required.
@ Eight On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction
has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer
or qualified service center diagnosis and
service
may be required.
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The following may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed.
Avoiding hard accelerations.
e Avoiding steep uphill grades.
If YOU are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.
If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “If
the Light Is On Steady” following.
Sf the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,
stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.
Turn the key off, wait at least IO seconds and restart the
engine.
If the light remains on steady, see “If the Light
Is On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,
follow the previous steps,
and drive the vehcle to your
dealer or qualified service center €or service.
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