2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE seats

Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger(P-Metri)c Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as
the rst character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the
illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
R means radial ply construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means
belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters represent
the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load
index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certied
to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. The
speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certied
to carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined
weight of optional accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats,
and air conditioning.
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Fuses
Auxiliary Instrument Panel Fuse Block............5-94
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-92
Main Instrument Panel Fuse Block.................5-92
Rear Compartment Fuse Block......................5-97
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-95
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-40
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Speedometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-40
Garage Door Opener Compartment...................2-45
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-44
Glove Box Lamp.............................................3-18
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-45
Headlamps....................................................5-47
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-50
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-19
Heated Backlite Antenna..................................3-74
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Heater...........................................................3-25
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-23
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-40
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-41
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
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Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-34
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-35
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-75
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-56
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-57
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-58
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-57
Replacing Parts...........................................1-58
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-23
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-19
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-30
Routing, Engine Drive Belt..............................5-102
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-33S
Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-86
Center Passenger Position............................1-19
Driver Position............................................1-12
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-24
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-20
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-19
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-18
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-48
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
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