2002 BUICK PARK AVENUE Index

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If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS,
your door locks will operate normally with no
automatic feature.
If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and
ON for UNLOCK IN PARK, your doors will lock every
time you shift out of PARK (P), and the doors will
unlock every time you stop and shift into PARK (P).
If you choose ON for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, and OFF
for UNLOCK IN PARK, your door locks will lock every
time you shift out of PARK (P), and there will be no
automatic door unlock when shifting back into PARK (P).
When you choose ON for UNLOCK in PARK, the DIC
will display WHICH DOORS
- ALL/DRIVER. You
have the choice of unlocking all doors, or just the
driver's door.
To change modes, do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between ON and OFF
by pressing the ENG/MET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press the
RESET button and your choice will be retained
in memory.
See ªAutomatic Door Locksº in the Index for more
information about this feature.Delayed Locking
The delayed locking feature, which delays the
actual locking of the vehicle, can be made active
or inactive through the DIC. When DELAYED
LOCKING
- OFF - ON appears on the display, use the
ENG/MET button to toggle the arrow between OFF and
ON. When you have made your choice, press the
RESET button to record your selection.
For more information on this feature, see ªDelayed
Lockingº in the Index.
Security Feedback
By choosing different combinations of these selections,
you can choose the type of transmitter activated
feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with
your transmitter. Each time you make a selection by
pressing the ENG/MET button, press the RESET
button to record your choice.

LOCK FEEDBACK
-- OFF/ON

LOCK FEEDBACK
-- LIGHTS/LIGHTS + HORN

UNLOCK FEEDBACK
-- OFF/LIGHTS
If you choose ON for LOCK FEEDBACK you will also
need to choose LIGHTS or LIGHTS + HORN.

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You can select the following modes:

If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and
OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will receive
no security feedback when locking or unlocking
your vehicle.

If you choose OFF for LOCK FEEDBACK and
LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, you will
receive no security feedback when locking your
vehicle and the exterior lamps will flash when
unlocking your vehicle.

If you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and
OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, your exterior
lamps will flash when locking your vehicle and you
will receive no security feedback when unlocking
your vehicle.

If you choose LIGHTS for LOCK FEEDBACK and
LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK, your exterior
lamps will flash when locking and when unlocking
your vehicle.

If you choose LIGHTS + HORN for LOCK
FEEDBACK and OFF for UNLOCK FEEDBACK,
your exterior lamps will flash and the horn will chirp
when locking your vehicle and you will receive no
security feedback when unlocking your vehicle.
If you choose LIGHTS + HORN for LOCK
FEEDBACK and LIGHTS for UNLOCK
FEEDBACK, your exterior lamps will flash and
the horn will chirp when locking your vehicle
and your exterior lamps will flash when unlocking
your vehicle.
For more information on this feature, see ªSecurity
Feedbackº in the Index.
Perimeter Lighting
When the button with the unlock symbol on the
transmitter is pressed, the DRL lamps (high
-beams
at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back
-up
lamps will turn on if it is dark enough according to the
twilight sentinel.
You can control activation of this feature by choosing
OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is
displayed on the DIC. Make your choice by pressing the
ENG/MET button and record your choice by pressing
the RESET button.
If you want to choose PERIMETER LIGHTS ON, you
must also choose LIGHTS for UNLOCK FEEDBACK
while making the security feedback choices.
For more information on this feature, see ªPerimeter
Lightingº in the Index.

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Memory Seat Recall
This feature recalls the position of your seat. When this
feature is active, the memory seat and mirror positions
will be recalled for the identified driver when the remote
keyless entry transmitter is used to enter the vehicle.
You can program this feature to be active by choosing
ON when the SEAT RECALL choice appears, or
inactive by choosing OFF when the SEAT RECALL
choice appears on the DIC.
You can also program this feature to recall your memory
seat position or the exit seat position.

Memory Position: Choose ON when the SEAT
RECALL choice appears, and then choose
MEMORY when the RECALL POSITION
choice appears.

Exit Position: Choose ON when the SEAT
RECALL choice appears, then choose EXIT when
the RECALL POSITION choice appears and your
seat will move to the stored exit position. The seat
will also move when you enter the vehicle after
unlocking it with a remote keyless entry transmitter.
This will allow for easy entry as well.
For more information on this feature, see ªMemory
Seatsº in the Index.Window Lockout
The number of passenger windows locked out by the
WINDOW LOCK button can be programmed through
the DIC.
If you choose ALL PASS, all three passenger window
switches will be inactive when the WINDOW LOCK
button is enabled.
If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger
window switches will be locked out when the
WINDOW LOCK button is enabled.
To change modes do the following:
1. Move the arrow on the display between ALL PASS
and REAR by pressing the ENG/MET button.
2. Once you have made your selection, press
the RESET button. Your choice will be retained
in memory.
For more information on this feature, see ªWindow
Lockº in the Index.

2-99 Care of the HUD
Clean the inside of the windshield as necessary to
remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or
clarity of the HUD image.
To clean the HUD lens, spray household glass cleaner
on a soft, clean cloth. Gently wipe and dry the HUD
lens. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens to avoid
cleaner leaking inside the unit.
If You Can't See The HUD Image When the
Ignition is On
If the ignition is on and you can't see the HUD image,
check to see if:

The headlamps are on.

Something is covering the HUD unit.

The HUD dimmer control is adjusted properly.

The HUD image is adjusted to the proper height.

A fuse is blown. See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in
the Index.
Keep in mind that your windshield is part of the HUD
system. If you ever have to have your windshield
replaced, be sure to get one that is designed for HUD or
your HUD image may look blurred or out of focus.
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
(URPA) (Option)
Ultrasonic rear parking assist can help you to determine
how close an object is to your rear bumper within a
given area, making parking easier.
The URPA display is located inside the vehicle, above
the rear window. It has three color
-coded lights that can
be seen through the rearview mirror.
How the System Works
Ultrasonic rear parking assist comes on automatically
when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R) and
the vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). When the
system comes on, the three lights on the display will
illuminate to let you know that the system is working.
URPA senses how close your vehicle is to an object. The
distance is determined by the four rear sensors located
on the bumper. When shifting into REVERSE (R) and
an object is detected, one of the following will occur:

At 5 ft. (1.5 m) an amber light will come on.

At 40 in. (1.0 m) two amber lights will come on.

At 20 in. (0.5 m) two amber lights and a red light
will come on and a continuous chime will sound.

At 1 ft. (0.3 m) the chime will still be going
continuously and all three lights will flash.

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A chime will sound the first time an object is detected,
if the object is between 20 inches (0.5 m) and 5 feet
(1.5 m) away.
URPA can detect objects 3 inches (7.6 cm) and wider,
and at least 10 inches (2.5 cm) tall, but cannot detect
objects that are above trunk level. In order for the rear
sensors to recognize an object, it must be within
operating range.
If the URPA system is not functioning properly, the
display will flash red, indicating that there is a problem.
The light will also flash red when you are driving if a
trailer is attached to your vehicle, or if you have a
bicycle or an object hanging out of your trunk. The
light will continue to flash until the trailer or the object
is removed and your vehicle is driven forward at least
15 mph (25 km/h). It may also flash red if the ultrasonic
sensors are not kept clean. For cleaning instructions, see
ªCleaning Your Vehicleº in the Index.So be sure to keep your rear bumper free of mud,
dirt, snow, ice and slush or the system may not work
properly. If after cleaning the rear bumper and then
driving at least 15 mph (25 km/h), the display continues
to flash red, see your dealer. It may also flash red if your
vehicle is moving in REVERSE (R) at a speed greater
than 3 mph (5 km/h). Other conditions that may affect
system performance include things like, the vibrations
from a jackhammer or the compression of airbrakes
on a very large truck.
As always, drivers should use care when backing up a
vehicle. Always look behind you, being sure to check
for other vehicles, obstructions and blind spots.

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To program a personal choice comfort control setting,
do the following:
1. Choose a climate control setting for the driver and
if desired, for the passenger. See ªDual Automatic
ComforTemp
Climate Controlº and ªPassenger
Climate Controlº earlier in this section.
2. Locate the memory buttons on the driver's door panel.
3. Press a memory button (1 or 2) until you hear two
beeps. The beeps confirm that your selection has
been saved and can now be recalled.
Follow these steps each time you want to change the
stored settings. For more information on the memory
feature, see ªMemory Seat and Mirrorsº in the Index.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT in manual mode to direct
outside air through your vehicle. Air will flow through
any of the outlets depending on outside temperatures
and climate control settings.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into the vehicle when it's moving. When the
vehicle is not moving, you can get outside air to flow
through your vehicle by pressing VENT and then using
the AIR FLOW button to select a mode and the FAN
button to select a fan speed.
Change the direction of
airflow by adjusting the
louvered vents.
You have rear passenger
ComforTemp outlets that
you can use to change the
direction of the airflow to
the rear seating area. The
temperature is controlled by
the front passenger.

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Ventilation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and
defroster will work better, reducing the chance of
fogging your windows.

Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Steering Wheel Controls for
Climate Control
You can control the
temperature inside of your
vehicle using the button
located on your steering
wheel. Press the TEMP
up arrow to increase the
temperature and the TEMP
down arrow to decrease
the temperature.
Audio Systems
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and give years of listening pleasure. You will get the
most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it
first. Find out what your audio system can do and how
to operate all of its controls to be sure you're getting the
most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your audio
system even after the ignition is turned off. See
ªRetained Accessory Powerº in the Index.
Setting the Clock
Press and hold the HRS button until the correct hour
appears. Press and hold the MIN button until the correct
minute appears.
You may set the clock with the ignition off if you
press RECALL first and follow the same procedure
described above.

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4

(Forward): Press this pushbutton to advance
quickly to another part of the tape. Press it again to
return to playing speed. The radio will play while the
tape advances.
5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to change the side of the
tape that is playing.
6
(Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reduce
background noise. The double
-D symbol will appear on
the display.
Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby
and the double
-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
AM
-FM: Press this button to listen to the radio when a
cassette tape is playing.
SOURCE: Press this button to play a tape when
listening to the radio. TAPE PLAY with an arrow will
appear on the display when the tape is active.
 SEEK : Press the up or down arrow to go to
the next or previous selection on the tape. Your tape
must have at least three seconds of silence between
each selection for seek to work. The sound will mute
while seeking.
EJECT: Press this button to eject a tape. Eject may be
activated with the radio off.Cassette Tape Messages
E (Error): If this message and a number appears while
trying to play a cassette tape, it could be for one of the
following reasons:
E10: 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
counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over
and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, your tape
may be damaged and should not be used in the
player. Try a new tape to make sure your player is
working properly.
E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.
CLN (Clean): If this message appears on the display,
the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still
play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to
prevent damage to the tapes and player. See ªCare of
Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can't be
corrected, contact your dealer. If your radio displays an
error number, write it down and provide it to your dealer
when reporting the problem.