English dropdown-ico

Manual Buick 1999 Park Avenue

400 pages 2.97 mb
Download

Go to site of 400

Summary
  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 1

    yellow blue i The 1999 Buick Park A venue Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the “SRS” system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 2

    yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name P ARK A VENUE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 3

    yellow blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly . Index A good place ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 4

    yellow blue iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 5

    yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T B ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 6

    yellow blue vi ✍ NOTES ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 7

    1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 8 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 12 Here Are Questions ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 8

    yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Power Seats Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by holding the front part of the horizontal control up or down. Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by holding the r ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 9

    yellow blue 1-3 4-W ay Power Lumbar Contr ol (Option) If you have this option, the driver ’ s and passenger ’ s seatback lumbar support can be adjusted four ways by moving the single switch located on the side of the seat. T o increase or decrease support, hold the switch forward or rearward. T o move the lumbar up or down, hold the switch upwa ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 10

    yellow blue 1-4 2. Adjust the driver ’ s seat and lumbar position (if equipped) to a safe and comfortable driving position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you. See “Outside Mirrors” in the Index. 3. Press one of the two MEMOR Y buttons corresponding with your driver number , for longer than three seconds. Y ou will hear two beeps to conf ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 11

    yellow blue 1-5 If the ignition is not in RUN, automatic seat and mirror movement will occur if the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed. Automatic seat and mirror movement is programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) so that the driver can select whether the seat moves to the programmed driving position, th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 12

    yellow blue 1-6 Reclining Front Seatbacks The vertical control described previously in this section reclines the front seatbacks. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 13

    yellow blue 1-7 Head Restraints Use this switch to move a front head restraint up or down. Lift up on the switch to move the head restraint up. Press down on the switch to move the head restraint down. The top of the head restraint should be closest to the top of your ears. This position helps reduce the chance of a neck injury in a crash. When you ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 14

    yellow blue 1-8 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 15

    yellow blue 1-9 Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away . W ithou ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 16

    yellow blue 1-10 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 17

    yellow blue 1-1 1 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 18

    yellow blue 1-12 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the ve ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 19

    yellow blue 1-13 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 20

    yellow blue 1-14 Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat (to see how , see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The lap - shoulder belt may lock if ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 21

    yellow blue 1-15 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulde ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 22

    yellow blue 1-16 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 23

    yellow blue 1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 24

    yellow blue 1-18 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt w ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 25

    yellow blue 1-19 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 26

    yellow blue 1-20 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Lik ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 27

    yellow blue 1-21 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position T o learn how to wear the right front ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 28

    yellow blue 1-22 CAUTION: (Continued) Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover , rear , side or low - speed frontal crashes. And, for unrestrained occupants, Next Generation air bags may provide less protection in frontal cra ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 29

    yellow blue 1-23 CAUTION: (Continued) Y oung children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children pr operly in your vehicle. T o read how , see the part of this manual called “Children” and see the caution labels on the sunvisors and the right front passenger’s safety belt. There is an air ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 30

    yellow blue 1-24 The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 31

    yellow blue 1-25 In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal or near - frontal impacts. What makes an air bag inflate? In an impa ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 32

    yellow blue 1-26 Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the n ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 33

    yellow blue 1-27 CAUTION: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. Y ou can be injured if you ar e close to an air bag when it inflates. A void yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sur e to follow proper service pr ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 34

    yellow blue 1-28 T o make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be abl ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 35

    yellow blue 1-29 Lap - Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap - shoulder belts. Here’ s how to wear one properly . 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 36

    yellow blue 1-30 3. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 37

    yellow blue 1-31 CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 38

    yellow blue 1-32 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each out ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 39

    yellow blue 1-33 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 40

    yellow blue 1-34 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out from the guides. Slide the guide into its ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 41

    yellow blue 1-35 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will l ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 42

    yellow blue 1-36 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 43

    yellow blue 1-37 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 44

    yellow blue 1-38 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal cra ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 45

    yellow blue 1-39 A fo rw ar d - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restra ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 46

    yellow blue 1-40 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however, booster seats wi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 47

    yellow blue 1-41 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Y ou may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restra ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 48

    yellow blue 1-42 CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center fr ont seat can be badly injured or killed by the right fr ont passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Never secur e a child restraint in the center front seat. It’ s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear s ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 49

    yellow blue 1-43 If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you need to have an anchor installed, your dealer can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for this vehicle. The dealer can then install the anchor for you. This work will be done for you free of charge. Or , you may ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 50

    yellow blue 1-44 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 51

    yellow blue 1-45 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center fr ont seat can be badly injured or killed ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 52

    yellow blue 1-46 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be abl ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 53

    yellow blue 1-47 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 54

    yellow blue 1-48 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’ s face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release butto ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 55

    yellow blue 1-49 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. T o remove the child restraint, j ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 56

    yellow blue 1-50 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly . Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same b ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 57

    yellow blue 1-51 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 58

    yellow blue 1-52 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 59

    2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 60

    yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children. Y our vehicle has a two - key system. One key ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 61

    yellow blue 2-3 The master key is used for the ignition, as well as all door locks and storage compartments. The valet key is used for the ignition and the two side doors only . It will not open the trunk or glove box. This is a theft - deterrent feature. The valet key should always be used when valet parking your vehicle. When a new vehicle is del ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 62

    yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 63

    yellow blue 2-5 Central Door Unlocking System From outside the vehicle, if the driver ’ s door key is held in the unlock position for more than two seconds, or , if the key is turned to the unlock position twice within three seconds, all doors will unlock. Power Door Locks W ith power door locks, you can lock or unlock all doors of your vehicle b ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 64

    yellow blue 2-6 Customizing Y our Memory Door Locks Feature Y ou can program the memory door locks feature to one of the following modes: Mode 0: No automatic door lock or unlock. Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of P ARK (P). No automatic door unlock. Mode 2: All doors automatically lock when shifted out of P ARK (P). Only the ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 65

    yellow blue 2-7 Y ou can also program the memory door locks feature using the Driver Information Center . See “Driver Information Center Personal Choice Programming” in the Index. Delayed Locking This feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. When the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry LOCK button is press ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 66

    yellow blue 2-8 Rear Door Security Locks Y our vehicle is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicle from the inside. Using One of These Locks 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position. 3. Close the door . 4. Do the same th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 67

    yellow blue 2-9 Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is left in the ignition and the driver ’ s door is open. Y ou can override this feature by holding the power door lock switch on the driver ’ s door for more than three seconds. Leaving Y our V ehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door a ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 68

    yellow blue 2-10 This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: Check to determine if battery replacement or synch ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 69

    yellow blue 2-1 1 Personal Choice Features (If Equipped) Each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to the driver ’ s preference for memory door locks, security feedback, delayed locking, memory seats, perimeter lighting, parallel park assist mirror and window lockout. See each feature in the Index. Y ou can also personalize your com ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 70

    yellow blue 2-12 V ehicles are delivered programmed in Mode 5; however , each remote keyless entry transmitter can be programmed to a different mode according to the user’ s preference. T o change to another mode: 1. Press and hold LOCK on the power door lock switch on the door throughout the procedure. 2. Press the trunk button on the transmitte ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 71

    yellow blue 2-13 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. Y ou can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’ s probably time to change the ba ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 72

    yellow blue 2-14 Resynchronization After replacing the battery in your transmitter , or if only the instant alarm works, the transmitter needs to be resynchronized to the receiver . Do this by pressing and holding both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time for about eight seconds. Y ou must be within range of the vehicle. Once the transmitte ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 73

    yellow blue 2-15 The remote keyless entry system will also unlock your trunk if the ignition is off, or if the ignition is on and the transaxle is in P ARK (P). Remote T runk Release Lockout The remote trunk release lockout button allows you to secure items in the trunk. Insert the ignition key into the trunk release button. T urn the key one - qua ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 74

    yellow blue 2-16 Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? If possible, park in a busy , well lit area. Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the storage area. C ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 75

    yellow blue 2-17 Remember , the theft - deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter . Y ou should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 76

    yellow blue 2-18 P ASS - Key III Y our vehicle is equipped with the P ASS - Key III (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft - deterrent system. P ASS - Key III is a passive theft - deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 77

    yellow blue 2-19 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key . At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the engine still does not start with the other key , your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 78

    yellow blue 2-20 New V ehicle “Break - In” NOTICE: Y our vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break - in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full - throttle starts. A void making hard stops for the first ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 79

    yellow blue 2-21 ACCESSOR Y (A): In this position you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. LOCK (B): This is the only position from which you can remove the key . This position locks your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. It’ s a theft - deterrent feature. OFF (C): ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 80

    yellow blue 2-22 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could br eak the key or the ignition switch. If none ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 81

    yellow blue 2-23 NOTICE: Holding your key in ST ART 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 . W ait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter . 2. If it doesn’t start right away , hold your key ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 82

    yellow blue 2-24 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. Y ou coul ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 83

    yellow blue 2-25 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 84

    yellow blue 2-26 CAUTION: Shifting out of P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is “racing” (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly . Y ou could lose control and hit people or objects. Don’t shift out of P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is racing. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 85

    yellow blue 2-27 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy . Y ou can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 5 miles (8 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (88 km/h ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 86

    yellow blue 2-28 Parking Brake This vehicle has a PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. Whether the ignition key is in RUN or OFF , the brake system warning light stays on while the parking brake is set. The parki ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 87

    yellow blue 2-29 Shifting Into P ARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even whe ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 88

    yellow blue 2-30 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Move the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 89

    yellow blue 2-31 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” T o prevent torque lock, set the parki ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 90

    yellow blue 2-32 If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way into P ARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of P ARK (P), try this: 1. T urn the key to the OFF ignition ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 91

    yellow blue 2-33 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y o ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 92

    yellow blue 2-34 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injure ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 93

    yellow blue 2-35 Express - Down Window The switch for the driver ’ s window has an express - down feature. Pull the switch back all the way , release it and the window will lower automatically . T o stop the window from lowering, pull the switch again. T o partially open the window , pull the switch back half way . When the switch is released, th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 94

    yellow blue 2-36 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer W indshield W ipers and W asher Cruise Control Flash - to - Pass T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward ( ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 95

    yellow blue 2-37 An arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If your vehicle is equipped with the Head - Up Display (HUD), an arrow will also appear in the display area to indicate the direction of the turn or lane change. T o signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 96

    yellow blue 2-38 Flash-T o-Pass Feature This feature lets you use your high - beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are off. T o use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, but not so far that you hear a click. If your headlamps are off or on low beam, your high - beam headlamps ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 97

    yellow blue 2-39 Moisture - Sensing Delay Windshield W ipers (If Equipped) The moisture sensor is mounted on the passenger ’ s interior side of the windshield behind the rearview mirror and is used to automatically operate the wipers by monitoring the amount of moisture on the windshield. The moisture - sensing system is activated by turning the ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 98

    yellow blue 2-40 It is important to note that the moisture - sensing delay wiping feature can be overridden at any time by manually turning the wiper band to LO or HI speed. If the windshield on your vehicle ever needs replacement, make sure that the new windshield is moisture - sensing delay compatible. Windshield W asher At the top of the multifu ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 99

    yellow blue 2-41 If your vehicle is in cruise control when the optional traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. (See “T raction Control System” in the Index.) When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on. Setting Cruise Control CAUTION ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 100

    yellow blue 2-42 Resuming a Set Speed Setting the cruise control at a desired speed and then applying the brake will end the cruise control function. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) briefly to reset. This returns you to your desired preset speed. Remember ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 101

    yellow blue 2-43 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 102

    yellow blue 2-44 Pull the headlamp knob out to the first position to turn on the parking, license and sidemarker lamps. Pull the knob out further , to the second position, to turn on the headlamps. Push the knob all the way back in to turn off the parking and headlamps. Lamps On Reminder If you leave the manual headlamp or parking lamp switch on, r ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 103

    yellow blue 2-45 When it’ s dark enough outside, your high - beam headlamps will change to low - beam headlamps at full brightness. The other lamps that turn on with your headlamps will also turn on. When it’ s bright enough outside, the regular lamps will turn off, and your high - beam headlamps change to the reduced brightness of DRL. T o idl ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 104

    yellow blue 2-46 Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Intensity Control Instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted by turning the headlamp knob counterclockwise and clockwise. Courtesy Lamps When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They make it easy for you to enter and leave the car . Y ou can also turn these lamps on by turning the headlam ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 105

    yellow blue 2-47 Perimeter Lighting When the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the daytime running lamps (high beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back - up lamps will come on if it is dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel. This feature will only be activated when the security feedback fea ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 106

    yellow blue 2-48 Front Reading Lamps These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come on when you open a door . They will turn off when you turn on the ignition. T o turn on the front seat reading lamps when the doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you want on. Press it again to turn the lamp off. These lamps work even when the i ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 107

    yellow blue 2-49 Battery Rundown Protection This feature shuts off all lamps that are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep your battery from running down. Mirrors Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind your v ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 108

    yellow blue 2-50 Mirror Operation T o turn on the automatic dimming feature, press AUTO. T o turn off automatic dimming, press OFF . The green indicator light will be illuminated when this feature is active. Time Delay The automatic mirror has a time delay feature which prevents unnecessary switching from the night back to the day position. This de ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 109

    yellow blue 2-51 When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner . Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the photocells when necessary . Mirror Operation The right side of the switch ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 110

    yellow blue 2-52 T o adjust for compass variance: 1. Press and hold the COMP ASS button located at the bottom of the mirror until a zone number appears in the display . 2. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 3. Press the COMP ASS button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the d ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 111

    yellow blue 2-53 Power Remote Control Mirr or Y our vehicle has an electric mirror control located on the driver ’ s door armrest. Move the switch below the control to choose the right or left mirror . If you place the switch in the center position, no movement of the mirror will occur . T o adjust the mirror , push the arrow control in the direc ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 112

    yellow blue 2-54 Convex Outside Mirror Y our passenger ’ s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror ’ s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver ’ s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really ar e. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on you ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 113

    yellow blue 2-55 Garage Door Opener Compartment The garage door opener storage area is located in the headliner near the reading lamps. The following chart and instructions will help you install your garage door opener in the overhead storage area. 1. Push the extended tab (above the GARAGE button) or insert a screwdriver between the tab and outer ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 114

    yellow blue 2-56 Y our Garage Door T ransmitter V ehicle Console Door Name Model Button Position For Adapter(s) Number Of Adapter(s) MUL TIELMAC 3033 1 — — 2 6 3 3 6 3 4 — — MUL TIELMAC 1048 1 4 2 MUL TIELMAC 1087 1 5 2 MUL TIELMAC 3060 1 6 4 MUL TIELMAC 1098 1 5 2 2 7 2 OVERHEAD OO 1-BTN 223 1 1 OR 10 3 DOOR OVERHEAD OO 2-BTN 265 1 10 3 DO ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 115

    yellow blue 2-57 Y our Garage Door T ransmitter V ehicle Console Door Name Model Button Position For Adapter(s) Number Of Adapter(s) PULSAR 832 1 9 3 2 3 3 PULSAR 833 1 9 3 2 3 3 PULSAR 832C 1 4 3 2 3 3 3 1 3 PULSAR 833B 1 5 4 PULSAR PDX-9921 1 4 3 SEARS 9B53738 1 6 4 SEARS 9B53708 1 2 2 SHIMA RT -18 1 4 3 ST ANLEY 1047 1 5 3 ST ANLEY 1050 1 6 3 ST ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 116

    yellow blue 2-58 3. Place the height adapters on the proper peg using the suggested combinations or by lining up the height adapters and the transmitter button on your garage door opener . 4. Use the V elcro found in the storage area and a ttach the garage door opener securely inside the console. Line up the transmitter button with the height adapt ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 117

    yellow blue 2-59 Front Center Console (Option) Y our vehicle may have a center console that opens to two storage compartments. The front of the console has two cupholders that can be unfolded for use. Flip the center of the console forward to use the built - in writing surface on top of the lid. Y ou will also find an auxiliary power outlet located ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 118

    yellow blue 2-60 Rear Seat Pass Through Y our vehicle is 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. T o close, push the access panel until it latches. Convenience Net Y our vehicle has a convenience net ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 119

    yellow blue 2-61 Cigarette Lighter There are cigarette lighters near the front and rear ashtrays. T o use one, push it in all the way and let go. When it’ s ready , it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand while it is heating, it won’t be able to back away from the heating element when it’ s ready ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 120

    yellow blue 2-62 Auxiliary Power Outlets Y our vehicle may have one or two power outlets depending on the type of front seat you have. If your front seat has a fold - down armrest, the power outlet is located in the center of the front seat below the cushion. If your vehicle has front bucket seats with a center console, you will find one outlet ins ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 121

    yellow blue 2-63 Assist Straps An assist strap over each rear door and the front passenger ’ s door can be used to help you get in or out of your vehicle. Garment Hooks For your convenience, you will find a two - hanger capacity garment hook above each rear door near the reading lamps. Astror oof (If Equipped) If you have the express - open astro ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 122

    yellow blue 2-64 Universal T ransmitter (If Equipped) This transmitter allows you to consolidate the functions of up to three individual hand - held transmitters. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other devices controlled by radio frequency such as home/office lighting systems. The transmitter will learn and transmit the frequencies of mos ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 123

    yellow blue 2-65 Programming the Universal T ransmitter Do not use the Universal T ransmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” safety feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door you are programming. Y our ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 124

    yellow blue 2-66 Note to Canadian Owners: During programming, the hand - held transmitter may automatically stop transmitting after one or two seconds. In this case, you should press and re - press the button on the hand - held transmitter every two seconds without ever releasing the button on the Universal T ransmitter . Release both buttons when ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 125

    yellow blue 2-67 2. Press the training button on the garage door opener motor head unit. Note: Following this step, you have 30 seconds to start Step 3. 3. Return to the Universal T ransmitter in your vehicle and firmly press and release the Universal T ransmitter button you have already programmed for two to three seconds. Press and release the bu ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 126

    yellow blue 2-68 The Instrument Panel - Y our Information System ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 127

    yellow blue 2-69 The main components of your instrument panel are: A. Air Outlet B. Headlamps/Parking Lamps Switch C. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Cluster/Gages E. Hazard W arning Flasher Switch F . Climate Control System and Audio Steering Wheel Controls G. Gearshift Lever H. Audio System I. Air Outlet J. Fuel Button K. T runk Re ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 128

    yellow blue 2-70 Instrument Panel Cluster Y our vehicle is equipped with one of the following instrument panel clusters. Y our instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. It includes indicator warning lights and gages that are explained on the following pages. Be sure to read about those that apply ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 129

    yellow blue 2-71 Cluster With DIC (United States version shown, Canadian similar) ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 130

    yellow blue 2-72 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Y our vehicle has a tamper - resistant odometer . Y ou may wonder what ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 131

    yellow blue 2-73 W arning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. W arning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning light ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 132

    yellow blue 2-74 Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’ s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensors, the air bag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 133

    yellow blue 2-75 Brake System W arning Light Y our vehicle’ s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. If the warning light comes on, there is a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 134

    yellow blue 2-76 Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light W ith the anti - lock brake system, the light(s) will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’ s normal. If the light stays on and the chime sounds, turn the ignition to OFF . Or, if the light comes on and the chime sounds when you’re driving, stop as so ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 135

    yellow blue 2-77 The traction control system warning light may come on for the following reasons: If you turn the system off by pressing the button located on the end of the shift lever , the warning light will come on and stay on. T o turn the system back on, press the button again. The warning light should go off. (See “T raction Control System ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 136

    yellow blue 2-78 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 137

    yellow blue 2-79 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emission ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 138

    yellow blue 2-80 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. Y ou may notice this as stalling after start - up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear , misfiring, hesitation on acce ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 139

    yellow blue 2-81 Service V ehicle Soon Light This light will come on if you have certain non - emission related vehicle problems. For example, if the entire electrical system fails to send and receive messages from the vehicle’ s components, the SER VICE VEHICLE SOON warning light comes on. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 140

    yellow blue 2-82 Head - Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped) CAUTION: If the HUD image is too bright, or too high in your field of view , it may take you more time to see things you need to see when it’ s dark outside. Be sur e to keep the HUD image dim and placed low in your field of view . If your vehicle is equipped with the Head - Up Display (HUD), ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 141

    yellow blue 2-83 NOTICE: Although the HUD image appears to be near the front of the vehicle, do not use it as a parking aid. The HUD was not designed for that purpose. If you try to use the display as a marker for the front of your vehicle, such as in a parking lot, you may misjudge distance and hit an obstacle or another vehicle. The HUD controls ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 142

    yellow blue 2-84 Care of the HUD Clean the inside of the windshield as necessary to remove any dirt or film that reduces the sharpness or clarity of the HUD image. T o clean the HUD lens, spray household glass cleaner on a soft, clean cloth. Gently wipe and dry the HUD lens. Do not spray cleaner directly on the lens to avoid cleaner leaking inside ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 143

    yellow blue 2-85 GAGE INFO: 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 : Use this button to change the display between English and metric units. DIC Controls and Displays There are two lines in ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 144

    yellow blue 2-86 Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Press the FUEL INFO button until the display shows FUEL ECONOMY INST . Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled. The RESET button does not function in this mode. A verage Fuel Economy: Press the FUEL INFO button ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 145

    yellow blue 2-87 Tir e Pressur e Status: Press the GAGE INFO button until TIRE PRESSURE appears in the display . TIRE PRESSURE NORMAL is displayed when the Check T ire Pressure System believes your vehicle’ s tire pressures are normal. If a potential tire pressure problem is detected, the display will show TIRE PRESSURE LOW : CHECK TIRES. If you ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 146

    yellow blue 2-88 If you unlock the vehicle using your door key instead of your transmitter , the DIC will not change drivers and will recall the information from the last transmitter used or the last driver using one of the MEMOR Y buttons. If this happens and you were not the last driver of the vehicle, simply press your correct driver number on t ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 147

    yellow blue 2-89 4. Scroll through the following messages and feature options: P ARALLEL P ARK - OFF/ON AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFF/ON UNLOCK IN P ARK - OFF/ON WHICH DOORS - ALL/DRIVER DELA YED LOCKING - OFF/ON LOCK FEEDBACK - OFF/ON LOCK FEEDBACK - LIGHTS/LIGHTS + HORN UNLOCK FEEDBACK - OFF/LIGHTS PERIMETER LIGHTS - OFF/ON SEA T RECALL - OFF/ON RECALL P ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 148

    yellow blue 2-90 Memory Door Locks The memory door lock modes, when shifting in and out of P ARK (P), can be changed through the DIC. Y ou can change these modes by different selections of the following DIC displays: AUTO DOOR LOCKS - OFF/ON UNLOCK IN P ARK - OFF/ON If you choose OFF for AUTO DOOR LOCKS, your door locks will operate normally with n ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 149

    yellow blue 2-91 Security Feedback By choosing different combinations of these selections, you can choose the type of transmitter activated feedback when locking and unlocking your vehicle with your transmitter . Each time you make a selection by pressing the ENG/MET button, press the RESET button to record your choice. LOCK FEEDBACK - OFF/ON LOCK ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 150

    yellow blue 2-92 Perimeter Lighting When the UNLOCK button on the transmitter is pressed, the DRL lamps (high - beams at reduced intensity), parking lamps and back - up lamps will turn on if it is dark enough according to the twilight sentinel. Y ou can control activation of this feature by choosing OFF or ON when the PERIMETER LIGHTS choice is dis ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 151

    yellow blue 2-93 Window Lockout The number of passenger windows locked out by the WINDOW LOCK switch can be programmed through the DIC. If you choose ALL P ASS, all three passenger window switches will be inactive when the WINDOW LOCK switch is enabled. If you choose REAR, only the two rear passenger window switches will be locked out when the WIND ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 152

    yellow blue 2-94 ✍ NOTES ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 153

    3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 2 Personal Choice Comfort Controls (If Equipped) 3 - 2 Dual Automatic ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 154

    yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls This section tells you how to operate your comfort controls. Y our comfort control system uses ozone - friendly R - 134a refrigerant. W ith these systems, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Y our vehicle also has a flow - through ventilation system described later in this section. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 155

    yellow blue 3-3 Sun and temperature sensors automatically adjust the air temperature, the airflow direction and the fan speed to maintain your comfort setting. The system may supply cooler air to the side toward the sun. Be careful not to put anything over the sensors on top of the dash. T emperature Button T o adjust the comfort level you want mai ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 156

    yellow blue 3-4 Automatic Operation Press the AUTO button when you want the system to automatically adjust to changes in the temperature. When the system is set for automatic operation, air will come from the floor , middle or windshield outlets depending on the temperature inside the vehicle, the outside temperature and sun load. Fan speed will va ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 157

    yellow blue 3-5 The ventilation system always allows fresh air to flow through your vehicle when the vehicle is moving, even with the system in the OFF mode. VENT : The VENT button allows outside air to flow through your vehicle without the air conditioning compressor working. Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the same time allows the system to ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 158

    yellow blue 3-6 Heating Press AUTO and adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down arrow . Y ou may also adjust the dual automatic comfortemp system manually by pressing the AIR FLOW button until FLOOR appears. Again, adjust the temperature by pressing the TEMP up or down arrow . Outside air is sent through the floor outlets. The heater ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 159

    yellow blue 3-7 NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window . If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid or the integrated rear window antenna, and the r epairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Passenger Climate Control The front seat passenger can control the air temperature in their ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 160

    yellow blue 3-8 Adjust the direction of airflow by moving the louvered vents. Y ou have rear passenger comfortemp outlets that you can use to adjust the direction of the airflow to the rear seating area. The temperature is controlled by the front passenger setting. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 161

    yellow blue 3-9 V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work better , reducing the chance of fogging your windows. Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. Passenger Compartment A ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 162

    yellow blue 3-10 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control the temperature function by using the button on your steering wheel. Press the TEMP up arrow to increase the temperature and the TEMP down arrow to decrease the temperature. Audio Systems Y our Delco Electronics audio system ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 163

    yellow blue 3-1 1 Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally sho ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 164

    yellow blue 3-12 Setting the T one BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 165

    yellow blue 3-13 PREV (1): Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work. The sound will mute while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape. Y our tape must have at least three seconds of sil ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 166

    yellow blue 3-14 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player and Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 167

    yellow blue 3-15 4. Press TONE to select the setting you prefer . 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns, release the button. Whenever you press that numbered button, the station you set will return and the tone you selected will be automatically selected for that button. 6. Repeat the steps for each ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 168

    yellow blue 3-16 Playing a Cassette T ape The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely . Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over . While the tape is playing, use ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 169

    yellow blue 3-17 SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing. (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The double - D symbol will appear on the display . Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolb ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 170

    yellow blue 3-18 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the button until you see the display you want, then hold the button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the clock will show ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 171

    yellow blue 3-19 Setting the T one BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease bass. TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to increase or decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy , you may want to decrease the treble. Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 172

    yellow blue 3-20 PREV (1): Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving back through the disc. The sound will mute while seeking. NEXT (2): Press this button to go to the next track. If you hold the button or press ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 173

    yellow blue 3-21 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic T one Control (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 174

    yellow blue 3-22 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press TONE to select the setting you prefer . 5. Press and hold one of the six numbe ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 175

    yellow blue 3-23 Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. T urn the knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers. The middle position balances the sound between the speakers. F ADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the knob to move the sound to the front or rear speakers. The middle position balances the ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 176

    yellow blue 3-24 (3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly . Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. (4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances. SIDE (5): Press this butt ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 177

    yellow blue 3-25 E20: There’ s too much moisture in the air . (W ait about an hour and try again.) If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error can’t be corrected, please contact your dealer . If your radio displays an error number , write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. PREV (1): Press this button to go to th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 178

    yellow blue 3-26 T runk-Mounted CD Changer (Option) W ith the optional compact disc changer , you can play up to 12 discs continuously . Normal size discs may be played using the trays supplied in the magazine. The small discs (8 cm) can be played only with specially designed trays. Y ou must first load the magazine with discs before you can play a ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 179

    yellow blue 3-27 Close the door by sliding it all the way to the left. If the door is left partially open, the changer will not operate and an error will occur . When the door is closed, the changer will begin checking for discs in the magazine. This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. T o eject the magazine ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 180

    yellow blue 3-28 The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. The CD changer door is open. Completely close the door to restore normal operation. An empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer . T ry the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, plea ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 181

    yellow blue 3-29 SOURCE: Press this button to play a CD if you have a magazine loaded in the changer and the radio is playing. T o return to the radio while a CD is playing, press AM - FM. Y ou can also press this button to switch between a cassette tape, CD or the CD changer if all three are loaded. Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped) W i ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 182

    yellow blue 3-30 NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to time and you must start the procedure over at Step 4. 1. W rite down any three or four - digit number from 000 to 1999 and keep it in a safe place separate from the vehicle. 2. T urn the ignition to ACCESSOR Y or RUN. 3. T urn th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 183

    yellow blue 3-31 Disabling the Theft - Deterrent Featur e Enter your secret code as follows; pause no more than 15 seconds between steps: 1. T urn the ignition to ACCESSOR Y or RUN. 2. T urn the radio off. 3. Press the 1 and 4 buttons together . Hold them down until SEC shows on the display . 4. Press MIN and 000 will appear on the display . 5. Pre ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 184

    yellow blue 3-32 SCAN: Press this button to scan the stations preset on your radio pushbuttons. This feature works like your radio’ s P SCAN button and allows you to listen to each of your preset stations for a few seconds. The radio will go to the first preset station, stop for a few seconds, then go on to the next preset station. Press SCAN aga ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 185

    yellow blue 3-33 T o help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and clearly . 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 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 186

    yellow blue 3-34 When using a scrubbing action, non - abrasive cleaning cassette, it is normal for the cassette to eject because your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape. If the cleaning cassette ejects, insert the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough cleaning. Y ou may ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 187

    yellow blue 3-35 Care of Y our Compact Disc Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Heated Backlite Antenna Y our AM - FM antenna is integrated with your rear window defogger , located in the rear window . Be sure that the inside ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 188

    yellow blue 3-36 ✍ NOTES ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 189

    4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 5 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 10 Steering 4 - 13 Off - Road Recove ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 190

    yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 191

    yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 192

    yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, t ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 193

    yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emer gency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might n ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 194

    yellow blue 4-6 Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Braking Braking action involves per ception time and r eaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’ s per ception t ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 195

    yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 196

    yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 197

    yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 198

    yellow blue 4-10 T o turn the system off, press the button located at the end of the shift lever . The traction control system warning light will come on and stay on. If the system is limiting wheel spin when you press the button, the warning light will come on -- but the system won’t turn of f right away . It will wait until there’ s no longer ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 199

    yellow blue 4-1 1 Steering Tips Driving on Curves It’ s important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’ s why: Experienced driver or beginner , each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 200

    yellow blue 4-12 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. Y ou can avoid these problems by braking -- if yo ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 201

    yellow blue 4-13 Off - Road Recovery Y ou may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that your vehicle stra ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 202

    yellow blue 4-14 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity . For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you’re following a larger vehicle. Also, you won’t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Keep back a reasonable distance. When ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 203

    yellow blue 4-15 Loss of Control Let’ s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency , don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or ar ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 204

    yellow blue 4-16 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 205

    yellow blue 4-17 Night V ision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50 - year - old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 - year - old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in br ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 206

    yellow blue 4-18 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 207

    yellow blue 4-19 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to o ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 208

    yellow blue 4-20 Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds. There just isn’t a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when it is raining. Driving Thr ough Deep Standing W ater NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water , water can come in through your engine’ s air intake and badl ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 209

    yellow blue 4-21 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross - country trip. T ry to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. Y ou’ll save time and energy . (See the next p ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 210

    yellow blue 4-22 At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway . If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. T ry to determine where you expect to blend with the flow . T ry to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, ch ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 211

    yellow blue 4-23 Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready . Try to be well rested. If you must start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’ s work -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey . W ear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If y ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 212

    yellow blue 4-24 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 213

    yellow blue 4-25 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 214

    yellow blue 4-26 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a cou ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 215

    yellow blue 4-27 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’ s the worst time for ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 216

    yellow blue 4-28 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. W atch for ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 217

    yellow blue 4-29 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep war ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 218

    yellow blue 4-30 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly . This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged. Y ou will need a well - char ged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for sig ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 219

    yellow blue 4-31 Loading Y our V ehicle T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry . The T ire - Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver ’ s door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information abou ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 220

    yellow blue 4-32 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. NOTICE: Y our warranty does not ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 221

    yellow blue 4-33 T owing a T railer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly , you can lose control when you pull a trailer . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured. Y ou may also damage your vehicle; the resulting rep ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 222

    yellow blue 4-34 Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer , don’t drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer . Don’t drive faster than the maximum posted spee ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 223

    yellow blue 4-35 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross V ehicle W eight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. And if you tow ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 224

    yellow blue 4-36 Hitches It’ s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, lar ge trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper - type hitches to it. Use onl ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 225

    yellow blue 4-37 Driving with a T railer T owing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer . And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal lo ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 226

    yellow blue 4-38 Making T urns NOTICE: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged. A void making very sharp turns while trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer , make wider turns than normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curb ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 227

    yellow blue 4-39 Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear befor e you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. On a long uphill grade, shift down to THIRD (3) and reduce your speed to around 45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce t ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 228

    yellow blue 4-40 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Main ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 229

    5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 2 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 7 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 8 Engine Overheating 5 - 10 Cooling System 5 - 17 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 18 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 27 C ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 230

    yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your ke ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 231

    yellow blue 5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps in this part to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. The ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 232

    yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 233

    yellow blue 5-5 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sur e the battery has enough water . Y ou don’t need to add water to the ACDelco Freedom battery installed in every new GM vehicle. But if a battery has f ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 234

    yellow blue 5-6 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 235

    yellow blue 5-7 13. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. T ake care that they don’t touch each other or any other metal. A. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is be ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 236

    yellow blue 5-8 NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to the bumper , fascia or fog lamp areas of the vehicle. W ith current trends in automotive styles and design, it is essential that the correct towing equipment is used to tow a vehicle. Y our vehicle can be towed with wheel - lift or car - carrier equipment. Consult your deale ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 237

    yellow blue 5-9 CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e you open the hood. If you keep driving ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 238

    yellow blue 5-10 If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. 2. T urn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary . 3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 239

    yellow blue 5-1 1 CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 240

    yellow blue 5-12 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 241

    yellow blue 5-13 NOTICE: In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the pr oper coolant mixture. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 242

    yellow blue 5-14 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pr essure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot. W ait for the cooling sys ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 243

    yellow blue 5-15 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. (Don’t press down while turning the pressure cap.) If you hear a hiss, wait fo ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 244

    yellow blue 5-16 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more information about the proper coolant mixture.) 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pre ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 245

    yellow blue 5-17 8. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. If a Tir e Goes Flat It’ s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires p ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 246

    yellow blue 5-18 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to cha ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 247

    yellow blue 5-19 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of the tire cover . Y ou can rest the cover near you for easy reference while you change the tire. 1. Lift the tire cover to gain access to the spare tire and jacking equipment. 2. Remove the wheel ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 248

    yellow blue 5-20 Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps The following steps are necessary if you have the alloy (aluminum) wheel with a center cover that conceals the wheel nuts. 1. Insert the flat end of the wheel wrench in the notch and pry off the center cover . Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could be scratched or damaged. 2. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 249

    yellow blue 5-21 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel nuts, but don’t remove them yet. 2. The jack has a bolt at the end. Attach the wheel wrench to the bolt to create a jack handle. 3. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the jack head until it fits under the vehicle. 4. N ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 250

    yellow blue 5-22 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 251

    yellow blue 5-23 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt fr om the places where t ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 252

    yellow blue 5-24 9. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely . 10. Using the wheel wrench, tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 253

    yellow blue 5-25 NOTICE: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the pr oper torque specification. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced. NOTICE: Wheel covers won’t fit ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 254

    yellow blue 5-26 Storing the Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the diagram. The compact ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 255

    yellow blue 5-27 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly i ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 256

    yellow blue 5-28 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, t ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 257

    yellow blue 5-29 ✍ NOTES ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 258

    yellow blue 5-30 ✍ NOTES ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 259

    6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 260

    yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 261

    yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other faste ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 262

    yellow blue 6-4 It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which have been developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor V ehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driv ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 263

    yellow blue 6-5 T o provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel system, allowing your emission control system to function properly . Therefore, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines containing oxyg ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 264

    yellow blue 6-6 Filling Y our T ank CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently , and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or r efueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from gasoline. The cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. The re ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 265

    yellow blue 6-7 While refueling, hang the tethered cap on the fuel door latch. T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: If you get gasoline on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Gasoline ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 266

    yellow blue 6-8 NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit pr operly . This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Filling a Portable Fu ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 267

    yellow blue 6-9 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 268

    yellow blue 6-10 Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is under the front edge of the grille. Lift up on this lever as you lift up the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then pull the hood down and close it firmly . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 269

    yellow blue 6-1 1 3800 Series II Engine (L36) When you open the hood on the 3800 (L36) engine, here’ s what you will see (3800 Supercharged (L67) engine similar): A. Battery B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Oil Fill Cap E. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick F . Brake Master Cylinder G. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 270

    yellow blue 6-12 Supercharged Engine (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have a 3800 Supercharged engine. Supercharging, rather than turbochar ging, emphasizes smooth, refined power . The supercharger is a device designed to pump more air into the engine than it would normally use. This air mixed with fuel creates increased engine power . Since the sup ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 271

    yellow blue 6-13 T urn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. Wh ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 272

    yellow blue 6-14 NOTICE: Don’t add too much oil. If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross - hatched area that shows the pr oper operating range, your engine could be damaged. Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operatin ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 273

    yellow blue 6-15 As shown in the chart, SAE 10W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 5W - 30 if it’ s going to be colder than 60 F (16 C) before your next oil change. When it’ s very cold, you should use SAE 5W - 30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 274

    yellow blue 6-16 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Y our dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil If any one of these is true for you, use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 275

    yellow blue 6-17 What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water , or a good hand cleaner . W ash or properly throw away clothing or rags containing ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 276

    yellow blue 6-18 1. Remove the wing nuts on the air cleaner housing cover . 2. Remove the air intake hose that snaps over the throttle body by pulling the hose upward and away from the throttle body . As you are detaching the hose, remove the air cleaner housing cover by pulling upward and rearward. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 277

    yellow blue 6-19 3. Replace the air filter . 4. Reattach the air intake hose. 5. Reinstall the air cleaner housing cover . Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air filter . See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in the Index. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 278

    yellow blue 6-20 Supercharger Oil Unless you are technically qualified and have the proper tools, you should let your dealer or a qualified service center perform this maintenance. When to Check Check oil level every 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or every 36 months, whichever occurs first. What Kind of Oil to Use See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 279

    yellow blue 6-21 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature r ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 280

    yellow blue 6-22 W ait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather . While pulling a trailer . T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, whi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 281

    yellow blue 6-23 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 282

    yellow blue 6-24 Radiator Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our radiator pressur e cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sur e the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 283

    yellow blue 6-25 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 284

    yellow blue 6-26 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 285

    yellow blue 6-27 If this ENG. COOLANT LOW - CHECK LEVEL message comes on and stays on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 286

    yellow blue 6-28 Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. The power steering fluid reservoir on the L3 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 287

    yellow blue 6-29 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding W asher Fluid The windshield ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 288

    yellow blue 6-30 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wea ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 289

    yellow blue 6-31 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering th ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 290

    yellow blue 6-32 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has four - wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly). CAU ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 291

    yellow blue 6-33 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brak ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 292

    yellow blue 6-34 Bulb Replacement The following procedure tells you how to replace your headlamp bulbs. For the type of bulb to use, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index. For any bulbs not listed in this section, contact your service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratc ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 293

    yellow blue 6-35 1. Remove the thumb screws by turning them counterclockwise. 2. Pull the headlamp away from the car . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 294

    yellow blue 6-36 3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it one - quarter of a turn counterclockwise, while pressing it firmly , then pull it out. Y ou can use pliers to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand. 4. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. 5. Reverse the ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 295

    yellow blue 6-37 Headlamp Aiming The headlamp aiming device is under the hood, directly behind the headlamps. Y our vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been pre - set at the factory and should need no further adjustment. This is true even though your vertical and horizontal aim indicators ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 296

    yellow blue 6-38 The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. If necessary , pads may be used on an uneven surface. The vehicle should not have any snow , ice or mud attached to it. The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is bein ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 297

    yellow blue 6-39 2. T urn the vertical aiming screw (C) until the level bubble (D) is lined up with zero. Front T urn Signal The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed by removing the headlamp assembly as described in the previous bulb replacement procedure. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed, reach down from the top of the vehicle and, w ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 298

    yellow blue 6-40 Rear T urn Signal/Stoplamp 1. Open the trunk. On either side of the rear of the trunk is a plastic retainer that holds the cargo net and taillamp assembly in place. 2. Unhook the cargo net from the cargo net retainer and remove the retainer by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Remove the plastic retaining screws on the trunk’ s int ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 299

    yellow blue 6-41 6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle. 7. Remove the bulb socket assembly by turning the socket one - quarter of a turn counterclockwise and pulling it out. 8. Once the socket has been removed, pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 9. Reverse the above steps to replace the taillamp assembly . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 300

    yellow blue 6-42 Rear T urn Signals/Stoplamps/Back-Up Lamps T urn lamps, stoplamps and back - up bulbs are located behind the taillamp assembly along the trunk lid. The following instructions explain how to access these bulbs. 1. There are four studs located at the edge of the trunk lid. Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs. 2. Use a 10 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 301

    yellow blue 6-43 3. Next, there are six fasteners along the top of the trunk lid (three on each side), holding the trunk trim in place. Remove these fasteners. 4. Hold the trunk trim back to expose the three remaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. Remove the protective vinyl caps from the studs. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 302

    yellow blue 6-44 5. From inside the trunk compartment, use a 10 mm wrench to remove the nuts from the studs. 6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk lid. The bulbs are located on the back side of the assembly . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 303

    yellow blue 6-45 7. T urn the bulb socket one - quarter of a turn counterclockwise and pull it out. Y ou can use pliers to remove the bulb socket if you are unable to do it by hand. 8. Once the socket has been removed, pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket. 9. Reverse the above steps to replace the taillamp assembly . Windshield W ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 304

    yellow blue 6-46 3. Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull the assembly down enough to release it from the “U” hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly away from the arm. 4. Replace the blade. 5. T o reinstall the wiper blade assembly , slide it over the wiper arm to engage the “U” hooked end on the wiper blade assembly . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 305

    yellow blue 6-47 CAUTION: (Continued) Overinflated tires ar e more likely to be cut, punctured or br oken by a sudden impact -- such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the r ecommended pressur e. W orn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tir es have been damaged, replace them. Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e T ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 306

    yellow blue 6-48 When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t for get your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). How to Check Use a good quality pocket - type gage to check tire pressure. Y ou can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 307

    yellow blue 6-49 When the TIRE PRESSURE LOW : CHECK TIRES message appears on the Driver Information Center , you should stop as soon as you can and check all your tires for damage. (If a tire is flat, see “If a T ire Goes Flat” in the Index.) Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as you can. See “Inflation - T ire Pressure” ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 308

    yellow blue 6-50 Tir e Inspection and Rotation T ires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’ s Time for New Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this secti ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 309

    yellow blue 6-51 When It’ s Time for New Tir es One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places aroun ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 310

    yellow blue 6-52 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose contr ol while driving. If you mix tires of differ ent sizes or types (radial and bias - belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of differ ent sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size and type tires on ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 311

    yellow blue 6-53 T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depe ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 312

    yellow blue 6-54 Wheel Alignment and Tir e Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other , the ali ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 313

    yellow blue 6-55 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. Y ou can’t know how it’ s been used or how far it’ s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause an accident. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel. T ire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only wher e legal and o ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 314

    yellow blue 6-56 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 315

    yellow blue 6-57 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. V acuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a who ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 316

    yellow blue 6-58 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 317

    yellow blue 6-59 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate pr otection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner o ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 318

    yellow blue 6-60 W eatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth at least every six months. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. (See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.) Cleaning the Ou ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 319

    yellow blue 6-61 NOTICE: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clear coat paint finish may dull the finish or leave swirl marks. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar , tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’ s finis ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 320

    yellow blue 6-62 Cleaning Ti res T o clean your tires, use a stiff brush with a tire cleaner . NOTICE: When applying a tire dr essing always take care to wipe off any overspray or splash from all painted surfaces on the body or wheels of the vehicle. Petroleum - based pr oducts may damage the paint finish and tires. Sheet Metal Damage If your vehic ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 321

    yellow blue 6-63 Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody . If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 322

    yellow blue 6-64 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, co ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 323

    yellow blue 6-65 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels an ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 324

    yellow blue 6-66 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment NOTICE: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . Some add - on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they sh ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 325

    yellow blue 6-67 Fuses and Circuit Br eakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver - colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 326

    yellow blue 6-68 Fuse Usage SBM Interior Lamps PDM PDM Module A/C HV AC Motor, HV AC Mix Motors IGN SEN EC Mirror, Driver HTS Seat, Rear Defog Relay , MEM Module, Cool L VL Sensor , Pass Heated Seat Fuse Usage ELC HV AC Flat Pk Mtrs, ELC Sensor, ELC Sensor (R Bec) ABS Anti - Lock Brake System Module HV AC HV AC Main Con Head, HV AC Programmer, IPC ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 327

    yellow blue 6-69 Fuse Usage RUN Run/Accessory WSW W iper Motor EMPTY Not Used WSW/RF A W iper Switch, RF A, Rain Sense B/U LP EC Mirror , Back - Up Lamps Underhood Fuse Block There are additional fuses located on the passenger ’ s side of the engine compartment. Position Circuitry 1 Not Used 2 SBM, LCM 3 T urn Signal ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 328

    yellow blue 6-70 Position Circuitry 4 Pre - Oxygen Sensor , Post - Oxygen Sensor 5 SDM - R Module 6 PCM, MAF Sensor 7 AC Clutch 8 Brake Switch, T rans Shift, PCM/ EGR Ref, Lin EGR, Cnstr Purge Sol, Cnstr Purge SW 9 Horn Relay 10 Not Used 1 1 Not Used 12 Injectors #1 - 6 13 Ignition Module 14 Rt High Beam 15 Not Used 16 Lt High Beam 17 Not Used 18 R ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 329

    yellow blue 6-71 Position Circuitry 35 Relay -- A/C CLU micro 36 Relay -- Fuel Pump micro 37 BA T #1 38 HV AC Blower Motor 39 Low Speed Fan Relay 40 LCM Module 41 BA T #2 42 IGN 43 Starter 44 High Speed Fan Relay Removing the Rear Seat Cushion NOTICE: A fuse center is located under the rear seat cushion. T o help avoid damage to the fuse center , b ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 330

    yellow blue 6-72 T o Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion CAUTION: A safety belt that isn’t properly r outed through the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. If the safety belt hasn’t been routed thr ough the seat cushion at all, it won’t be there to work for the next passenger . The person sitting in that p ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 331

    yellow blue 6-73 Rear Compartment Fuse Block Additional fuses are located in the fuse center under the rear seat. Position Circuitry 1 Relay -- Heated Backlite to Rear Grid 2 Relay -- Rap 3 Relay -- T runk Release to Solenoid 4 Relay -- ELC to Compressor Position Circuitry 5 Memory Seat Module, Driver Seat Switch, Driver Lumbar SW 6 ELC Sensor , EL ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 332

    yellow blue 6-74 Position Circuitry 20 Fuel Door Rel Solenoid, T runk Release Relay , DLC 21 Not Used 22 IP Ashtray Cigarette Lighter 23 Not Used 24 Not Used 25 Passenger Heated Seat Module 26 Rt Rear Cig Lighter 27 Lt Rear Cig Lighter 28 RF A, Memory Seat Module, Driver Seat Switch Replacement Bulbs Exterior Bulb Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 333

    yellow blue 6-75 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for more information. Automatic T ransaxle A T (Overdrive) Pan Removal and Replacement 6.0 quarts (5.6 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 334

    yellow blue 6-76 Engine Specifications Engine 3800 Engine 3800 Supercharged Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VIN Engine Code K 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ype V6 V6 . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 335

    yellow blue 6-77 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Filter AC T ype A - 1096C . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Oil Filter AC T ype PF - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Filter AC T ype GF - 627 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spark Plugs AC T ype 41 - 921* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gap 0.060 inch (.152 cm) *On ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 336

    yellow blue 6-78 Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67) The Supercharged 3800 engine uses two accessory drive belts. One belt drives the generator , power steering pump, coolant pump and air conditioning compressor . The second belt drives the supercharger . Each belt has its own tensioner and idler pulley . 1. Front Belt 2. Back Belt A. Generato ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 337

    7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 3 How This Section is Organized 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 7 Short Trip/City Scheduled ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 338

    yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the enviro ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 339

    yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department o ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 340

    yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty we ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 341

    Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-5 Short T rip/City Definition Follow the Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions is true for your vehicle: Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km). This is particularly important when outside temperatures are below freezing. Most trips include extensive idling (such as fr ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 342

    Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 Short T rip/City Intervals Every 150,000 Miles (240 000 km): Cooling System Service (or every 60 months, whichever occurs first). These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Be sur e to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. Long T rip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 343

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-7 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Se ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 344

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 3,000 Miles (5 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubr ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 345

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-9 Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 346

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 347

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-1 1 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Serv ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 348

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 36,000 Miles (60 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 349

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-13 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) 48, ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 350

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-14 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km). 51,000 Miles (85 000 km) Change engi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 351

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-15 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter . Inspect eng ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 352

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-16 63,000 Miles (105 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 66,000 Miles (1 10 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote * ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 353

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-17 Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissio ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 354

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-18 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) 84,000 Miles (140 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *. ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 355

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-19 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Serv ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 356

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-20 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 6 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate tire ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 357

    Short T rip/City Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-21 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F (32 C) or higher . – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 358

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-22 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 359

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-23 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation? ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 360

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-24 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) (Continued) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Co ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 361

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-25 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation? ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 362

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-26 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) – In hilly or mountainous terrain. – When doing frequent trailer towing. – Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery service. If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, change the fluid and filter at 100,000 miles (166 000 km ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 363

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-27 For supercharged engines only: Check the superchar ger oil level and add oil as needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in this section. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation? ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 364

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-28 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Lubricate chassis components (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). (See footnote #.) Replace passenger compartment air filter . Rotate ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 365

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-29 Replace air cleaner filter . An Emission Contr ol Service. Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace parts as needed. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote .) For supercharged engines only: Check the superchar ger oil level an ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 366

    Long T rip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-30 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 367

    yellow blue 7-31 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 368

    yellow blue 7-32 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repair ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 369

    yellow blue 7-33 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 370

    yellow blue 7-34 Ignition T ransaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When y ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 371

    yellow blue 7-35 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary repairs ar e completed at once ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 372

    yellow blue 7-36 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake li ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 373

    yellow blue 7-37 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determi ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 374

    yellow blue 7-38 USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC - LB. Hood Latch Assembly , Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 375

    yellow blue 7-39 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 376

    yellow blue 7-40 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 377

    8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistan ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 378

    yellow blue 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunde ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 379

    yellow blue 8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1- ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 380

    yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court ac ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 381

    yellow blue 8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-00 ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 382

    yellow blue 8-6 Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of over 2,800 Buick dealers. Buick ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 383

    yellow blue 8-7 Courtesy T ransportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail pur ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 384

    yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a ren ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 385

    yellow blue 8-9 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 386

    yellow blue 8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 521 - 7300, or write: Buick Customer Relations Center P .O. Box 5039 T roy , MI 48007-5039 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 ( ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 387

    yellow blue 8-1 1 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair s ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 388

    yellow blue 8-12 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On retur ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 389

    9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A ir Bag 1 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How Does it Restrain 1 - 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it W orks 1 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location 1 - 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 390

    yellow blue 9-2 Brake Adjustment 6 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluid 6 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Master Cylinder 6 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parking 2 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 391

    yellow blue 9-3 Personal Choice 3 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering Wheel T ouch Control 3 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clock, Setting the 3 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coinholder 2 - 58, 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 392

    yellow blue 9-4 Driving (Continued) On Hill and Mountain Roads 4 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On Snow or Ice 4 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Through W ater 4 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W et Roads 4 - 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 393

    yellow blue 9-5 Foreign Countries, Fuel 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French Language Manual ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Center Console 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Storage Armrest 2 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fue ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 394

    yellow blue 9-6 Illuminated Entry 2 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inflation, T ire Pressure 6 - 47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror 2 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . Inspections 7 - 35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 395

    yellow blue 9-7 Loading Y our V ehicle 4 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locks Cylinders 7 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Delayed Locking 2 - 7, 2 - 90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door 2 - 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 396

    yellow blue 9-8 Outside Mirrors 2 - 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overdrive, Automatic T ransaxle 2 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overheating Engine 5 - 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner Checks and Services 7 - 31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 397

    yellow blue 9-9 Seat Passengers 1 - 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage Armrest 2 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W indow Defogger 3 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seat Cushion, Removing 6 - 71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Seat ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 398

    yellow blue 9-10 Seatback, Power Recliner (Front) 1 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seats Heated 1 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lumbar Control 1 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory 1 - 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 399

    yellow blue 9-1 1 T achometer 2 - 72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T ape Player Care 3 - 33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T emperature Control, Climate Control System 3 - 3 . . . . . . . . . Theater Dimming 2 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thef ...

  • Buick 1999 Park Avenue - page 400

    yellow blue 9-12 T runk (Continued) Release, Remote 2 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Security Override 2 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T runk - Mounted CD Changer 3 - 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Errors 3 - 27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Manufacturer Buick Category Automobile

Documents that we receive from a manufacturer of a Buick 1999 Park Avenue can be divided into several groups. They are, among others:
- Buick technical drawings
- 1999 Park Avenue manuals
- Buick product data sheets
- information booklets
- or energy labels Buick 1999 Park Avenue
All of them are important, but the most important information from the point of view of use of the device are in the user manual Buick 1999 Park Avenue.

A group of documents referred to as user manuals is also divided into more specific types, such as: Installation manuals Buick 1999 Park Avenue, service manual, brief instructions and user manuals Buick 1999 Park Avenue. Depending on your needs, you should look for the document you need. In our website you can view the most popular manual of the product Buick 1999 Park Avenue.

Similar manuals

A complete manual for the device Buick 1999 Park Avenue, how should it look like?
A manual, also referred to as a user manual, or simply "instructions" is a technical document designed to assist in the use Buick 1999 Park Avenue by users. Manuals are usually written by a technical writer, but in a language understandable to all users of Buick 1999 Park Avenue.

A complete Buick manual, should contain several basic components. Some of them are less important, such as: cover / title page or copyright page. However, the remaining part should provide us with information that is important from the point of view of the user.

1. Preface and tips on how to use the manual Buick 1999 Park Avenue - At the beginning of each manual we should find clues about how to use the guidelines. It should include information about the location of the Contents of the Buick 1999 Park Avenue, FAQ or common problems, i.e. places that are most often searched by users in each manual
2. Contents - index of all tips concerning the Buick 1999 Park Avenue, that we can find in the current document
3. Tips how to use the basic functions of the device Buick 1999 Park Avenue - which should help us in our first steps of using Buick 1999 Park Avenue
4. Troubleshooting - systematic sequence of activities that will help us diagnose and subsequently solve the most important problems with Buick 1999 Park Avenue
5. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
6. Contact detailsInformation about where to look for contact to the manufacturer/service of Buick 1999 Park Avenue in a specific country, if it was not possible to solve the problem on our own.

Do you have a question concerning Buick 1999 Park Avenue?

Use the form below

If you did not solve your problem by using a manual Buick 1999 Park Avenue, ask a question using the form below. If a user had a similar problem with Buick 1999 Park Avenue it is likely that he will want to share the way to solve it.

Copy the text from the picture

Captcha
New picture

Comments (1)

Андрей

Не мажет найти телефон.