1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE torque

~ It can be dangerous to leave YQW vehicle with the
~ engine running. Your vehicle could move
i suddenly if the
shift lever is not hlPy in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it couk.€
overheat and even catch fire. YQU or others could
be injured. Don’t leave YOUK- vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
I
Hf you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehick is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you Ieave it. After
you’ve moved the shift lever into the ?ARK (P)
position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if
YOU can move the shift lever away from PARK (?)
without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means
that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).
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If you are parking on ;I hill and you don’t shift your
transaxle into PAKM (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too rntich force OD the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may f’ind it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) pr~perfy before you leave the driver’s
seat.
TQ find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) bejbre YOU retease the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle
push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the pxking pawl in the tramaxle, so you
can pull, the shiR lever out of PARK (P).
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9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench to
the left. Lower the jack completely.
10. Using the wheel
wrench,
tighten the
wheel nuts fdy in a
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts
can cause the wheel to become ~cocpse
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be
sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere
as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with a torque wrench to PO0 lb-ft
(140 Nem).
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Check oil only when the engine is cold. Allow the
engine
to cool two to three hours after running.
I. Clean tke area around the oil fill plug before
removing it.
2. Remove the G~H fill plug wing a 3/26 inch
Allen
wrench.
3. The oil level is correct when it just reaches efre
bottom of the threads of the inspection hole.
4. Replace the oil plug with the O-ring in place.
Torque
to 88 bin ( IO N-m).
A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid
level is wherr the engine oil is changed.
Change
both the fluid a.nd filter every 50,000 miles
(83 080 Ian) if the vehicle is mainly driven rander one
or more of these conditions:
8 In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Uses such as found in taxi, police QT delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any sf these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not reqwie changing.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index.
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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Properiy
torqued whee! nuts irre necessary to heIp
prevent
brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake
pacts for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in the
proper sequence to GM specifications.
Brake linings should always be replaced 2s complete
axle seis.
See "Brake System Inspectioc" in Section 7 of this
nanuai under Part C "Periodic Maintecance
Inspections."
Every time
you apply the brakes, with or wiFhcut the
vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for wear.
Tie braking system a modem vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work weII
together if the vehicle is io lxwe reakly good braking.
Your vehicle \vas designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake puts. When you replace parts of your braking
system
-- for example, when your brake kings wear
down and you have to Rave new ones put irn -- be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts. If YOQ
don't, your brakes may no ionger work properly. For
example,
if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rex brzkes can change -- for the worse. The braking
performance
you've come to expect cm change in many
other ways if someone ~dts in the wrong replacement
brake
parts.
Every new Buick has an ACIMCQ ~reedcm~ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. Wen it's
time for a new battery, we recommend m ACDelco
Freedom battery. Get one
that has the replacement
mrnber shown cn the original battery's label.
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Wen rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the Eront and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" in
the Index.
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The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle AT (Overdrive)
Pan Removal and Replacement ................................................... 6 quarts (5.6 L)
After Complete Overhaul ...................................................... 1 I quarts (10.4 E)
When draining or replacing torque convertep; nzore fluid may be needed.
Belt Tensions
Automatically controlled by a Self-Tension idler pulley. Tension adjustment should never be necessary.
Cooling System ............................................................. 13 quarts (12.3 k)
Engine Crankcase
Oil change with filter change ................................................... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Power Steering
Complete System ............................................................ 1 1/2 pints (0.7 L)
Tire Pressure
See the Tire-Loading Information label on the rear edge of the driver’s door.
WheelNutTorque ........................................................ 1001b-ft(140N-m)
R-134a Air Conditioning ................................ See refrigerant charge label under the hood.
FuelTank ................................................................ 18SgaIlons(70L)
PumpOnly ..................................................................... 1pint(OSE)
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
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Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-49
Pressure .................................... 6-46
Temperature
................................. 6-52
Traction
.................................... 6-52
Treadwear
................................... 6-52
Uniform
Qudity Grading ....................... 6-5 I
Wear indicators .............................. 6-50
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-53
When
It’s Time for New ....................... 6-50
TorqueLock
................................... 2-30
Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5.29. 6.72
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing
Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7
Traction
Loading .................................... 4-30
TQpSiXlp ..................................... 1-42
Control
CORtI’Ol
Trailer
Brakes
Driving
Driving
Hitches System
................................ 4-9
System Warning
Light .............. 2.78. 4.9
..................................... 4-36
onGrades
............................ 4-37
with
................................. 4-36
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-38
Parking
on Hiik .............................. 4-38
Safety Chains
................................ 4-35
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on
Tires .......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-37
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Transaxle
Fluid
Transaxle Fluid. Automatic ....................... 6-20
Transmitters
Matching
to Your VcEricle ......................
Trunk
Lan~p ...................................... 2-50
LockRelease ................................ 2-24
Rear Seat Pass Through ........................ 2-62
Release. Remote .............................. 2-14
Security Override ............................. 2-14
TrunkMountedCD Changer
...................... 3-27
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............. 2-36
Turn Signal On Chime ........................... 2-37
Turn Signalhlultifunction Lever ................... 2-35
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-37
Twilight Sentinel ............................... 2-46
Underbody Hushing Service
..................... 7-34
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-61
Universal Transmitter ............................ 2-66
Vehicle
Control ...................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings .............................. iv
Dimensions ................................. 6-74
Identification Number ......................... 6-63
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
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Visor Vanity Minor. IlIuminated ................... 2-63
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-63
Voltage Indicatar ............................... 2-74
ming Devices ............................... 5-2
Waning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-75
WaTanty hfomation ............................. 8-8
Wzsher Fluid. Wndshiekd ................... 2-38. 6-28
Wzshing Your Vehicle ........................... 5-59
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-59
Whee i.
Alignment .................................. 6-52
NutTorque ............................. 5-29, 4-72
Wrench ..................................... 5-23
Wepiacement
................................. 6-53
WindowEock .................................. 2-34
Windows ..................................... 2-33
Express-Down ............................... 2-34
Pcwer ...................................... 2-33
Fluid .................................. 2-38, 6-28
Fluid Level Check ............................
BIttdeCheck ................................. 7-32
BIadeCIeming ............................... 6-58
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-45
Moisture-Sensing Delay ....................... 2-34
Winter Driving
................................. 4-26
Wiper Blade Check ............................. 7-32
Wiper Blades . C4,em.ing .......................... 6-58
Windshield Wdsher
Wrecker~~wirmg ................................. 5-7
Wrench.Wheel ................................. 5-23
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