2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE sunroof

Seats and Restraint Systems........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-6
Child Restraints
.......................................1-27
Airbag System
.........................................1-49
Restraint System Check
............................1-57
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-22
Mirrors
....................................................2-34
OnStar
®System
......................................2-39
HomeLink®Transmitter
.............................2-40
Storage Areas
.........................................2-44
Sunroof
..................................................2-47
Vehicle Personalization
.............................2-48
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-25
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-32
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-46
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-55Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-35
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-10
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-45
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-57
Tires
......................................................5-58
Appearance Care
.....................................5-82
Vehicle Identication
.................................5-91
Electrical System
......................................5-91
Capacities and Specications
...................5-100
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
....5-101
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-10
Index................................................................ 1
2005 Buick Park Avenue Owner ManualM

OnStar®System.............................................2-39
HomeLink®Transmitter...................................2-40
Programming the HomeLink®Transmitter.........2-41
Storage Areas................................................2-44
Glove Box...................................................2-44
Garage Door Opener Compartment.................2-45
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-46Rear Storage Area........................................2-47
Rear Seat Pass Through...............................2-47
Convenience Net..........................................2-47
Sunroof.........................................................2-47
Vehicle Personalization...................................2-48
Memory Seat and Mirrors..............................2-48
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-2

Notice:Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If
none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
C (OFF):This position lets you turn off the engine. It
does not send any power to the accessories. The
instrument panel cluster will remain powered in OFF to
illuminate the gear shift indicator. The cluster will
also activate the parking brake light when the parking
brake is set. Use OFF if you must have your vehicle in
motion while the engine is not running.
D (RUN):This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine and release the ignition key.
This is the position for driving. Even when the engine is
not running, you can use RUN to operate your
electrical accessories and to display some instrument
panel warning lights.
E (START):This position starts your engine. When the
engine starts, release the ignition key. The switch
will return to RUN for normal driving.Key Reminder Warning
If you leave your key in OFF, you will hear a warning
chime when you open the driver’s door.
Always leave your key in LOCK while the engine is off.
If you leave it in any other position, you will drain
your battery power.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
After you turn the ignition off and remove the key, you
will still have power to such accessories as the
power windows, audio steering wheel controls (if
equipped), clock, sunroof (if equipped) and the radio for
up to 10 minutes. The instrument panel cluster lights
will stay on for a few seconds, then will go out. Once you
open a door, the power will shut off.
2-23

Rear Storage Area
If your vehicle has this feature, the rear storage armrest
contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders,
pull the armrest down from the rear seatback.
This armrest also includes a storage area inside the
armrest. To open it, pull up on the lever at the front edge
of the armrest.
Rear Seat Pass Through
Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear storage
armrest with a pass-through feature that allows for trunk
access. Pull the rear armrest down, then push down
on the trunk access panel latch to open the panel.
To close, push the access panel until it latches.
Convenience Net
The vehicle may have a convenience net located on the
back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over.
The net is not for larger, heavier loads. Store those in
the trunk as far forward as possible.
Unhook the net so that it will lie at when not in use.
Sunroof
The vehicle may have 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. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-23.
2-47

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 outside noise.
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 the switch is pressed and held in an 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. 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.Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat and Mirrors
If your vehicle has this
feature, the controls are
located on the driver’s door
panel, and are used to
program and recall
memory settings for the
driver’s seating, outside
mirror positions and
climate controls. See
Climate Controls
Personalization
on page 3-31for
more information.
To save your seat and mirror positions into memory,
use the following procedure:
1. First identify the DRIVER # on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) by pressing the MEMORY
button 1 or 2 or by pressing the unlock button on
the remote keyless entry transmitter. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46.
2-48

Rear Compartment Fuse Block
Additional fuses are located in the fuse center under the
rear seat. The rear seat cushion must be removed to
access the fuses. See “Removing the Rear Seat
Cushion” following for more information.
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
9 Powertrain Control Module for Cruise
10 SBM Module
11 Radio/Phone
12 Sunroof
13 Spare
14 CD Changer, Phone
15 Driver Door Module
16 Spare
17 Radio
18 Driver Heated Seat Module
19 Rear Door Module
20 Trunk Release
21 Spare
22Instrument Panel Ashtray
Cigarette Lighter
5-97

Securing a Child Restraint
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-44
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-42
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Security Light.................................................3-44
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-5
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-40
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-44
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-57
Setting the Time.............................................3-55
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-89
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-31
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Installing....................................................5-76
Removing...................................................5-75
Storing.......................................................5-80
Specications, Capacities...............................5-100
Speedometer..................................................3-35
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-24
Steering........................................................4-10Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-23
Steering Wheel Comfort Controls......................3-31
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-72
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-46
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Garage Door Opener Compartment................2-45
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-47
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-29
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-47
T
Tachometer....................................................3-35
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-39
Theater Dimming............................................3-17
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-70
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III .............................................2-20
PASS-Key®III Operation..............................2-20
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-24
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-58
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