2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE ignition

Security Light
Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the SECURITY light will
ash as you open the door if your ignition is off.
For more information seeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-19.
Cruise Control Light
The CRUISE light comes
on when you set the
vehicle’s cruise control.
See “Cruise Control” underTurn Signal/Multifunction
Lever on page 3-5.
Service Vehicle Soon Light
This light will come on if
your vehicle has certain
non-emission related
problems.
For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send
and receive messages from the vehicle’s components,
the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on.
These problems may not be obvious and may affect
vehicle performance or durability. Consult a qualied
dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle
performance. This light will come on briey when the
ignition is turned on to show that it is working properly. United States
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Fuel Gage
The fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your
tank. It works only when the ignition is on. When
the indicator moves to the edge of the low fuel warning
band, the low fuel warning light will come on and a
chime will sound. You still have a little fuel left, but you
need to get more fuel right away.Here are some things that some owners ask about.
None of these show a problem with your fuel gage:
At the service station, the gas pump shuts off before
the gage reads full.
It takes more (or less) fuel to ll up than the gage
indicated. For example, the gage may have
indicated half full, but it took more (or less) than
half the tank’s capacity to ll it.
The gage moves up a little when you turn a corner,
speed up or make a hard stop.
The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn
off the ignition.
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Driver Information
Center (DIC). The DIC will display information about
how your vehicle is functioning, as well as warning
messages if a system problem is detected.
The following buttons are
on the DIC control panel
located to the left of
the steering column:
ODO/TRIP (Odometer/Trip):Use this button to display
your total and trip miles.
FUEL INFO (Information):Press this button to display
fuel information such as fuel used, fuel range and
fuel economy.GAGE INFO (Information):Use this button to display
oil pressure, oil life, coolant temperature, tire pressure
and battery information.
RESET:This button, used along with other buttons, will
reset system functions.
ENG/MET (English/Metric):Use this button to change
the display between English and metric units.
DIC Controls and Displays
When you turn the ignition on, the DIC will display your
driver number. You can have your dealer program
your name to appear on this display line. See your
dealer for more information.
The system will then perform a status check and display
any messages if a problem is detected. If there are
no problems detected, the display will return to the mode
selected by that driver the last time the ignition was
turned off.
If a problem is detected, a diagnostic message will
appear in the display. The following pages will show
the messages you may see on the DIC display.
The message center is continuously updated with the
vehicle’s performance status.
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When the STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message is on,
you should continue to steer in the direction you want
to go. The system is designed to help you in bad
weather or other difficult driving situations by making the
most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the
STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE message comes on, you
will know that something has caused your vehicle to
start to spin, so you should consider slowing down.
Tire Pressure Status – 140:If you see the TIRE
PRESSURE LOW message, you should stop as soon
as you can and check all your tires for damage. If a tire
is at, seeIf a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-79. Also check
the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can.
SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-69andCheck
Tire Pressure System on page 5-70.
There are times when you will have to reset (calibrate)
the Check Tire Pressure System. SeeCheck Tire
Pressure System on page 5-70.DIC Vehicle Personalization
The DIC is used to program personal choices for up to
two drivers. The drivers are recognized as DRIVER #1
and DRIVER #2. The DIC will identify a person as
UNKNOWN DRIVER if neither DRIVER #1 nor
DRIVER #2 is identied by the system. You will let the
DIC know which driver you are by using your remote
keyless entry transmitter or by pressing one of the
MEMORY buttons located on the driver’s door. Each
remote keyless entry transmitter was pre-programmed to
belong to DRIVER #1 or DRIVER #2 and is numbered
on the back. Each transmitter may be programmed
differently.
After you press the unlock button on your transmitter
with the ignition in RUN, the DIC will display the
identied driver number. The vehicle will recall the
personal choice settings that were last made to
correspond to your transmitter, including your radio
and climate control settings. SeeClimate Controls
Personalization on page 3-31.
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If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of
your transmitter, the DIC will not identify the driver
and will recall the information from the last transmitter
used or the last driver using one of the MEMORY
buttons. If this happens and you were not the last driver
of the vehicle, press your correct driver number on
the appropriate MEMORY button or press the unlock
button on your transmitter.
The DIC can be used to program the following personal
choice features available with your vehicle:
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Delayed Locking
Security Feedback
Perimeter Lighting
Memory Seat Recall
Window Lock OutSee the following steps for personalization programming
instructions.
1. Turn the ignition on and keep the transaxle in
PARK (P).
2. Inform the DIC which driver you are by pressing the
unlock button on your transmitter or the appropriate
MEMORY button.
3. Press and hold the ENG/MET button for ve
seconds. WELCOME TO BUICK OPTION
FEATURE will appear in the display.
The next display will be your driver number and the
message ARMREST BUTTON CHANGES
DRIVER #. Follow the instructions in the display.
You are now in the selection mode and the DIC is
ready to program your personal choices in memory.
The selections you make for the personal choice
features will be saved after the display reads
FEATURE OPTION SELECTION DONE.
Each feature that can be personalized will appear in
the display. Once you have made a selection for
a feature, the DIC will move on to the next personal
choice feature.
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4. Scroll through the following messages and feature
options:
PARALLEL PARK – OFF/ON
AUTO DOOR LOCKS – OFF/ON
UNLOCK IN PARK – OFF/ON
WHICH DOORS – ALL/DRIVER
DELAYED LOCKING – OFF/ON
LOCK FEEDBACK – OFF/ON
LOCK FEEDBACK – LIGHTS/LIGHTS + HORN
UNLOCK FEEDBACK – OFF/LIGHTS
PERIMETER LIGHTS – OFF/ON
SEAT RECALL – OFF/ON
RECALL POSITION – MEMORY/EXIT
WINDOW LOCKOUT – ALL PASS/REAR
If you would like to exit the selection mode without
moving through each of the personal choice features,
simply press a different button on the DIC or turn off the
ignition. However, personal choices you made may
not be retained.If you happen to move past a selection you would like
to make a personal choice for, press the unlock
button on your transmitter or press the appropriate
MEMORY button. This will return you to the beginning
of the option feature programming mode.
A description of each feature programmable through the
DIC follows.
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
The outside curb view assist mirror, which tilts the
passenger mirror while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R),
can be made active or inactive through the DIC.
When PARALLEL PARK-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
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2-40.
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Window Lock Out
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 “Window
Lock Out” underPower Windows on page 2-18.
Audio System(s)
Notice:Before you add any sound equipment to
your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile
telephone or two-way radio – be sure you can add
what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio or other
systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s
systems may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment, check with
your dealer and be sure to check federal rules
covering mobile radio and telephone units.
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily
and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get
the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with
it rst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle,
nd 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 may have a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, you can play your
audio system even after the ignition is turned off.
See “Retained Accessory Power (RAP)” underIgnition
Positions on page 2-24.
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Setting the Time
Press the HRS knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob
until the correct hour appears on the display. Press
the MIN knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob until
the correct minute appears on the display.
Return these knobs to their stored positions when you
are not using them.
You may set the time with the ignition off if you press
RECALL rst and follow the same procedure described
above.
Radio with Cassette
Playing the Radio
ON/OFF:Push this knob to turn the system on and off.
VOLUME:Turn this knob to increase or to decrease
the volume.
RECALL:Press this button to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time.
Pressing this button with the ignition is off, will display
the time.
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