2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owner's Manual

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake ®rmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine doesnt
connect with the wheels. To restart when youre already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
{CAUTION

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Notice:Dont drive in SECOND (2) for more than
5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km/h),
or you can damage your transaxle. Use AUTOMATIC
OVERDRIVE (
X) or THIRD (3) as much as
possible.
Don

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have
to replace them, and you could also damage
other parts of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer and ar

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual ·Move the lever up as far as it will go.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you dont shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transaxle. You may ®nd

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other
things that can burn.
Engi

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BUICK PARK AVENUE 2003  Owners Manual Running Your Engine While You
Are Parked
Its better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
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