2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE service

LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-42
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-14
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-32
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-36
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-39
Battery Warning..........................................3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-38
Cruise Control.............................................3-45
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-41
Oil Pressure...............................................3-44
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-36
Security.....................................................3-45
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-45
TCS Warning Light......................................3-39
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..........3-39
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-19
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-33
Lockout Protection..........................................2-14
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-11
Delayed Locking..........................................2-11
Door..........................................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-14
Lockout Protection.......................................2-14Locks (cont.)
Power Door................................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-12
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-14
Long Trip/Highway Denition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-14
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-3
M
Magnetic Speed Variable Assist Steering............4-11
Main and Auxiliary Instrument Panel
Fuse Blocks................................................5-99
Main Instrument Panel Fuse Block...................5-100
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-109
Maintenance Schedule
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-19
At Least Once a Month................................6-19
At Least Once a Year..................................6-20
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-20
Brake System Inspection..............................6-24
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-24
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-23
Fuel System Inspection................................6-24
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
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Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.......6-14
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-26
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-7
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-23
Throttle System Inspection............................6-24
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-45
Making Turns.................................................4-43
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-41
Manual Operation...........................................3-25
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle................. 2-8
Memory Mirrors..............................................2-51
Memory Seat.................................................2-51
Memory Seat Recall........................................3-56
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5Mirror Operation.....................................2-36, 2-37
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-36
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass.....2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-36
Memory.....................................................2-51
Outside Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror......2-41
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-40
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror....................2-40
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-39
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-23
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-109
O
Odometer......................................................3-35
ODO/TRIP (Odometer/Trip)...............................3-48
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-14
Pressure Light.............................................3-44
Supercharger, Engine...................................5-19
Older Children, Restraints................................1-27
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Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
OnStar®Personal Calling.................................2-42
OnStar®Services............................................2-42
OnStar®System.............................................2-41
OnStar®Virtual Advisor....................................2-42
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outside
Automatic Dimming Heated Mirror..................2-41
Convex Mirror.............................................2-40
Curb View Assist Mirror................................2-40
Power Mirrors.............................................2-39
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror........................3-53
Overseas – Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner’s Information........................................7-12
P
Parade Dimming.............................................3-15
Park Aid........................................................3-20
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-30
Shifting Out of............................................2-33
Parking
Assist........................................................3-20
Brake........................................................2-29
Over Things That Burn.................................2-33Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-22
Parking on Hills..............................................4-44
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-23
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants..................................................6-25
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-26
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-30
Passenger Temperature Control........................3-28
Passing.................................................4-14, 4-43
PASS-Key
®III ................................................2-21
PASS-Key®III Operation..................................2-22
Perimeter Lighting...................................3-16, 3-56
Personal Choice Radio Controls........................3-75
Personalization, Climate Controls......................3-31
Personalization Features.................................... 2-7
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..........................3-61, 3-66
Playing a CD.........................................3-68, 3-73
Playing the Radio...................................3-58, 3-63
Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-22
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-3
Seat............................................................ 1-2
Steering Fluid.............................................5-38
Windows....................................................2-18
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Sensors.........................................................3-26
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-41
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-45
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Engine Soon Light...............................3-41
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Setting Preset Stations............................3-60, 3-65
Setting the Time.............................................3-58
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..................3-60, 3-65
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-95
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-33
Short Trip/City Denition.................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-7
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-91
Specications, Capacities...............................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-35
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-21
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-25
Steering........................................................4-11Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive
Axle Boot and Seal Inspection.......................6-23
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls......................3-30
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-78
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-48
Convenience Net.........................................2-49
Garage Door Opener Compartment................2-47
Glove Box..................................................2-47
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-49
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-49
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-87
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-88
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-19
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-39
Testing the Alarm............................................2-21
Theater Dimming............................................3-15
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-75
Theft-Deterrent System...................................... 2-8
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U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............3-20
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-22
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-102
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-78
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-75
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature
After a Power Loss......................................3-76
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-77
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-91
Using HomeLink
®...........................................2-46
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-33
Service Soon Light......................................3-45
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Records....................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-98
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-98Vehicle Personalization
DIC ...........................................................3-51
Memory Seat and Mirrors.............................2-51
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-43
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-29
Visors...........................................................2-19
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-32
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-93
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-20
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-40
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-40
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-15
What Kind of Oil to Use..................................5-19
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-19
What to Use..................................5-26, 5-38, 5-39
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-76
Replacement...............................................5-76
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