2004 BUICK PARK AVENUE sunroof

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
.......................................1-27
Air Bag Systems
......................................1-49
Restraint System Check
............................1-58
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
......................................2-10
Windows
.................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-19
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-23
Mirrors
....................................................2-36
OnStar
®System
......................................2-41
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-43
Storage Areas
.........................................2-47
Sunroof
..................................................2-50
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-51
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-2
Climate Controls
......................................3-24
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
.........3-32
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-47
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-57Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-31
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-49
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-61
Tires
......................................................5-62
Appearance Care
.....................................5-90
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-98
Electrical System
......................................5-98
Capacities and Specications
...................5-108
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
......5-109
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance Information
.................. 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index.................................................................1
2004 Buick Park Avenue Owner ManualM

OnStar®System.............................................2-41
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-43
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-43
Storage Areas................................................2-47
Glove Box...................................................2-47
Garage Door Opener Compartment.................2-47
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-48
Assist Handles.............................................2-49Rear Storage Area........................................2-49
Rear Seat Armrest........................................2-49
Rear Seat Pass Through...............................2-49
Convenience Net..........................................2-49
Sunroof.........................................................2-50
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-51
Memory Seat and Mirrors..............................2-51
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2

Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in the ignition, with the engine off,
you will hear a warning chime when you open the
driver’s door.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key,
you will still have power to such accessories as the
radio, sunroof (option) and power windows for up
to 10 minutes. Power is stopped if you open a door.
Starting Your Engine
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine will not start in any other position — that is
a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice:Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle
moving could damage the transaxle. Shift into
PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as
your engine gets warm.Notice:Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor. Wait about
15 seconds between each try to help avoid
draining your battery or damaging your starter.
2. If it does not start within 10 seconds, hold your key
in START for about 10 seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between
each try.
3. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then
stops, it could be ooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the
oor and holding it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts
briey but then stops again, do the same thing.
This time keep the pedal down for ve or six
seconds to clear the extra gasoline from the engine.
After waiting about 15 seconds, repeat the normal
starting procedure.
Notice:Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way the
engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment,
check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine
might not perform properly.
2-25

Sunroof
Your vehicle may be equipped with a sunroof.
The sunroof has both manual and express features for
opening the glass panel and sunshade.
The switch for the sunroof
is located on the headliner
between the sun visors.
The sunroof switch has a number of positions that
control sunroof movement.
The switch will only work when the ignition is on or
when the RAP is active. See “Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)” underIgnition Positions on page 2-24.Open:Press and hold the switch rearward to the rst
position to open the glass panel and sunshade.
The sunshade can also be opened manually.
Comfort Stop:Press and release the switch rearward
to the second position to express open the glass
panel to the comfort stop position. The comfort stop
position is designed to help reduce noise and make
passengers more comfortable.
Express Open:When the glass panel is express
opening, pressing the switch in any direction will stop it
in a partially-opened position. The glass panel may
be fully opened by pressing the switch rearward again.
If you press and hold the switch in the express open
position for more than one and a half seconds, the
express open operation will be overridden and
the sunroof will operate manually.
Close:To close the glass panel, press and hold the
switch forward. As the glass panel reaches the closed
position, it will open slightly toward the vent position and
then drop down to the closed position to provide a
better seal. The sunshade must be closed manually.
Vent:Once the sunroof is closed, it can be opened
to the vent position by pushing the switch upward.
To close the glass panel, pull the switch downward.
The sunshade must be opened and closed manually for
vent operation.
2-50

Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Additional fuses are located in the fuse center under the
rear seat.
Relays Usage
1 Heated Backlite
2 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
3 Trunk Release
4 Electronic Level Control
Circuit
BreakersUsage
5 Power Seat
6Electronic Level Control Sensor,
Electronic Level Control Compressor
Solenoid
Fuses Usage
7 Crank
8 Accessory Outlet
9Powertrain Control Module for
Cruise
10 SBM Module
11 Radio/Phone
12 Sunroof
13 Spare
14 CD Changer, Phone
15 Driver Door Module
16 Spare
5-106

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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