1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owners Manual

3 Change engine si1 and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate chassis components (OF every I2 months, whichever occurs first).
c] Rotate tires. See “‘Fire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
An Emission Control Sewice. (See fuotnste *.)
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rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Replace air cleaner filter.
An Emission Control Service.
Inspect Euel tank, cap md lines for damage or Ieaks. Inspect €ael cap gasket
for any damage. Replace parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
For supercharged engines only: Check the supercharger oil level 2nd add si1 as
needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended
Fluids ad Lubricants” in this section.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote?.)
Rotate
tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for groper
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
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Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emissiort Control Service. (See footnote *,)
Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 IIIQE~~S, whichever occurs first).
(See footnote #.)
Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
rotation pattern and additisnai information. (See footnote +.>
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Listed below are owner checks and services which
should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission contrd
perfsmance
of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary
reDairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lhx-icsnts are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown
in 3m D.
Check the engiae oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for
further details. Check
the windshield
washer fluid level in the
windshield washer
tank and add the proper fluid If
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires”
in the Index ~QF further detaiis.
Clean casette deck. Cleaning shouId be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for hrther details.
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Make sure the safety belt reminder Bight and all your
belts, buckles,
Iatclr plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Eo~k for any other loose damaged
safety belt systen parts. If YOU see anything that might
keep
a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any tom or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened OB broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired OF replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenaxe.)
Inspect
wiper blades for wex or cracking. Replace blade
inserts
that appear WQ~ or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the wkndshiefc!. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning”
in the Endex. Lubricate
all body door
hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, glove box
door and console door. Part D tells you what to use.
More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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When YOU are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure you have enoug’ I? room
around the vehicle.
Firmly apply
both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the
Index if necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready
to turn of€ the engine immediately if it starts.
Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
1.
2.
3.
Before you start, be sure yo3 have CEQU~~
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on
a Bevel surface.
FimBy apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brice”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to aqdy the regular brake
immediately if the vehick begins to move.
With the engine off, turn the key to the RUN
position, but don’t start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. X the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle’s
BTSI needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK In each shift lever position.
@ The key should turn to LOCK only when ;he shift
lever is in PARK (P).
The key should come out only in LOCK.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot QII the regular brake, set
the parking brake.
@ To check the parking brake's holding ability: With
the engine running and tramaxle in NEUTRAL (N),
slowiy remove foot pressure from the reginlag brake
pedal. DQ this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
Q To check the PARK (PI mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running,
shift to PARK (P). Then
release ail brakes.
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