1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE manual radio set

I
8 Raise or Bower the entire seat cushion by holding the
whole
horizonhl control up or down.
@ hsh the vertical control forward to bring the seat to
a more upright position. Push it rearward to recline
the seatback.
Raise
or lower the shoulder belt aamd head rest by
pushing the vertical contro1 to the top or bottom.
You can use this memory €unction to save your seat
cushion (mintas the head restraint), optional lumbar,
mirror adjustment, window lockout, HVAc and radio
settings by using the foltlowing procedure:
1. You must first program the SEAT RECALL feature
to be
ON when this choice appears on the DHC.
See “Memory Seat Recall” in the hdex fop
programming instructions.
ProCarManuals.com

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.
ProCarManuals.com

I
LOCK @I: This is the only position from which
YOU can remove the key. This position locks YOU
igition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’s a
theft-deterrent feature.
OFF (C): This position lets YOU turn ofif the engine but
still turn the steering wheel. It doesn’t lock the steering
wrlhee1 like LOCK and it doesn’t send my electrical
power to
the accessories. The instrument panel cluster
will remain powered in OFF to illarminate the gear sWt
indicator. The cluster will also activate the parking brake
fight when the parking brake is set. Use OW if you must
have your vehicle in motion while the engine is
not mnanaing.
RUN (D): This is the position that the switch returns to
after you start YSUP engine and release the switch. This
is &e p~sisi~n for driving. Even when the engine is not
running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical
power accessories anad t~ display some instrument panel
START (E): This position starts your engine. When the
engine
starts, release the key. The ignition switch will
return to RUN for ~a~rrrnal driving.
wdng
lights.
Retained Acces§ory Power
After you turn the ignition off md even remove the key,
you
will still have electrical power to such accessories
as the radio, astroroof ad power windows for up to
10 minutes. Power is shut off if you open a door.
2-21
ProCarManuals.com

"
Your DeBco Electronics audio system has been designed
to operate easily and give years of listeing pleasmi.
You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint
yourself with it
first. Find out what your Delco
Electronics system can
do and how to operate all its .
controls, to be sure you're getting the most out of the?.. J
advanced engineering that went into it. . .
Setting &he Chock
Press and hold until the correct how appears. Press
and hold MIN until the correct minute appears.
You may set the clock with the ignition off if YOU
press RECALL fist and follow the same procedure
described above.
VOLUME: This hob turns the system on and off anad
controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the
radio
on, turn the knob to the right. Turn it to the left to
decrease volume.
ProCarManuals.com

5;. Repeat :he steps for each pushb~tt~n.
P SCAN: Press this button to :isten to each of your
preset stations f~r a few seconds. The radio will go to
the first preset station, stcp for a few seconds, then go
on Fa the next ?reset station. Press P SCAN again to stop
scanning. The radio will not stop at a preset if the station
is weak.
ProCarManuals.com

BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Tun the
knob to increase
or decrease bass.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak
or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Push these hobs back into their stored positions when
you're
not using them.
BAL: Turn the control behind the upper knob to move
the
somi to the left or right speakers. The middle
position balances the sound between
the speakers.
FADE: Turn the control behind the lower knob to move
the
sound to thc front or rear speakers. The middle
position
balmces the sound between the speakers.
7-. . L.. (..,I &F$i 7:.
The longer side with the tape visible should face to the
right.
If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape can be
inserted
and will begin playing. If you hear nothing or
hear
a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely.
Press
EJECT to remove the tape and start over.
&Lag 2 *." ::,4~y&~~$~ - ''-.:.:%.A V' L+&
Mile the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE,
BAL, BASS and TBZEB controls just as you do for the
radio. Other controk may have different functions when
a tape
is inserted. The display will show an mow to
show which side of the tape is playing.
If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is
off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the
cassette tape adapter
kits for portable compact disc
players will work in your cassette tape player.
Your tape bias is set automatical2y.
If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape
won't play because
of an error.
e EdO: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the
tape
hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the
open end down
and try to turn the right hub to the
left with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If
the hubs do not turn easily, your tape may be
damaged
and shoutct not be used in the player.
Try a new tape to make sure your player is
working properly.
Ell: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
ProCarManuals.com

.E yeu want to insert a tape wher?, the igrrition or radio is
of?, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the
cassette tape adapter kits for pomhle compact disc
players will \work in your cassette tape player.
Your tape bias is set mtornatica18y.
If‘ E and a number appear ~s, the radio display, the tape
won’t play because sf an ~ITQ~.
e?
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an enor can’t be
corrected, please csntsct your dealer. If your rzdio
displays an error number, write it down and provide it to
your dealer when reporting the problem.
ProCarManuals.com

RECALL: Press this button briefly to recal! the statim
being played or to display the clock. To change what Is
EomalEy shown on the display (station or time), press
the RECALL butttorn until yon see the display YSU want.
then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes.
If you press the button when the ignition is off, the ck~k
wiEI show for 8 Eew seconds.
AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FME.
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the up OF down mow to choose
sadi~ stations.
SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there. The sound will
mute while seeking.
SCAN: Press one sf the SEEK mows for EWO seconds
and SCAN wiPB appear on the display. Use SCAN to
listen to stations for a few seconds. The radio wiIB go to
2 stzti~n, stop for a few seconds, the^ go on to the next
station. Press one of the SEEK mows again to stop
scanning. Tie sound will mute while scanning.
f . Turn the radio on.
2. Press AIM-FM to select the band.
4. Press TONI2 tc select the set*iing YSU prefer.
5. Press an@ hodd me of the six numbered buttons. The
sound will mute. When it returns, release the button.
Whenever you press that cumbered button, the
station
you set will return and the tone you selected
will be automatically selected for that button.
6. Repeat the steps Ex e3ch pushb~tton.
P SCAN: Press this button BQ Bisten to each of your
preset stations for a fcw seconds. The radio will go to
the first preset station, stop for a €ew seconds, then go
on to the next preset statim. Press P SCAN again to stop
scanning. If a preset station has we& reception, the
radio will not stop at the preset station.
3-22 ....._. -
ProCarManuals.com