2000 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Buick
Model:
Park Avenue
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2000 Buick Park Avenue
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraints Systems
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Power Seats
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4-Way Power Lumbar Control (Option)
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Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Heated Seats (Option)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask -- About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag Systems
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Central Door Unlocking System
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Power Door Locks
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Door Ajar Reminder (If Equipped)
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Automatic Door Locks
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Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature
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Delayed Locking
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Rear Door Security Locks
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Using One of These Locks
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Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock is On
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Canceling the Rear Door Security Lock
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Lockout Protection
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Keyless Entry System
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Operation
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Instant Alarm
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Personal Choice Features (If Equipped)
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Security Feedback
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Theft- Deterrent System
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Trunk
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Trunk Lock Release
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Remote Trunk Release
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Remote Trunk Release Lockout
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Trunk Security Override
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft-Deterrent System
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Testing the Alarm
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PASS-Key III
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Key Reminder Warning
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Steering Column Shift Lever
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Express- Down Window
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Window Lock
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Moisture-Sensing Delay Windshield Wipers (If Equipped)
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Windshield Washer
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Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Headlamps
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Lamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Light Sensor
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Interior Lamps
110
Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Courtesy Lamps
110
Illuminated Entry System
110
Delayed Entry Lighting
110
Theater Dimming
110
Delayed Exit Lighting
110
Parade Dimming
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Perimeter Lighting
111
Front Reading Lamps
112
Rear Reading Lamps
112
Trunk Lamp
112
Glove Box Lamp
112
Battery Rundown Protection
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Mirrors
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Mirror Operation
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Time Delay
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Mirror Operation Compass Operation
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Compass Variance
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Compass Calibration
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Power Remote Control Mirror
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Parallel Park Assist Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Garage Door Opener Compartment
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Front Storage Armrest
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Front Center Console (Option)
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Rear Storage Armrest
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Rear Seat Pass Through
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Convenience Net
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Front Ashtray
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Rear Ashtray
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Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
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Auxiliary Power Outlets
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Assist Straps
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Garment Hooks
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Sunroof (Option)
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HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
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Programming the HomeLink Transmitter
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Operating the HomeLink Transmitter
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Rolling Code Programming
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Clusters
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Battery Warning Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Light
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Service Vehicle Soon Light
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Cruise Light
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Fuel Gage
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Head-Up Display (HUD) (If Equipped)
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Care of the HUD
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If You Can t See The HUD Image When the Ignition is On
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped)
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DIC Controls and Displays
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ODO/TRIP
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FUEL INFO
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GAGE INFO
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DIC Warnings and Messages
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DIC Personal Choice Programming
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Parallel Park Assist
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Automatic Door Locks
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Delayed Locking
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Security Feedback
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Perimeter Lighting
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Memory Seat Recall
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Window Lockout
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Personal Choice Comfort Controls (If Equipped)
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Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
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Temperature Button
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Fan Button
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Mode Controls
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Automatic Operation
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Manual Operation
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Air Conditioning
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Passenger Climate Control
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Steering Wheel Controls for Climate Control (If Equipped)
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Trunk-Mounted CD Changer (Option)
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Compact Disc Changer Errors
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Personal Choice Radio Controls (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Heated Backlite Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Control System (If Equipped)
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Magnasteer (If Equipped)
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Automatic Level Control
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing Wheel Covers and Wheel Nut Caps
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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3800 Series II Engine (L36)
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Supercharged Engine (If Equipped)
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles Without the GM Oil Life System)
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When to Change Engine Oil (Vehicles With the GM Oil Life System Option)
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How to Reset the Oil Life System (If Equipped)
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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Supercharger Oil
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When to Check
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What Kind of Oil to Use
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How to Check and Add Oil
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
296
Bulb Replacement
296
Headlamp Aiming
299
Front Turn Signal
301
Rear Turn Signal/Stoplamp
302
Rear Turn Signals/Stoplamps/ Back- Up Lamps
304
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
307
Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Check Tire Pressure System (If Equipped)
310
Tire Inspection and Rotation
312
When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
314
Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
316
Used Replacement Wheels
317
Tire Chains
317
Appearance Care
318
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
318
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
318
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
319
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
319
Cleaning Vinyl
320
Cleaning Leather
320
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
320
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
320
Cleaning Speaker Covers
320
Care of Safety Belts
321
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
321
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
321
Weatherstrips
322
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
322
Washing Your Vehicle
322
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
322
Finish Care
323
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
324
Cleaning Tires
324
Sheet Metal Damage
324
Finish Damage
325
Underbody Maintenance
325
Chemical Paint Spotting
325
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
326
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
327
Engine Identification
327
Service Parts Identification Label
327
Electrical System
328
Add-On Electrical Equipment
328
Maxifuse /Relay Center
328
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
329
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
329
Underhood Fuse Block
331
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
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Rear Compartment Fuse Block
335
Replacement Bulbs
336
Capacities and Specifications
337
Engine Specifications
338
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
339
Vehicle Dimensions
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Engine Accessory Belt (L36)
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Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt (L67)
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Selecting the Right Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition
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Short Trip/City Intervals
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Long Trip/Highway Definition
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
369
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
369
Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
370
Weatherstrip Lubrication
370
Automatic Transaxle Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
370
Body Lubrication Service
370
Starter Switch
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
372
Underbody Flushing Service
372
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
373
Exhaust System Inspection
373
Engine Cooling System Inspection
373
Throttle System Inspection
374
Brake System Inspection
374
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
385
All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
385
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
385
Roadside Assistance
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
386
Courtesy Transportation
387
Plan Ahead When Possible
387
Transportation Options
387
Shuttle Service
387
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
387
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
388
Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
389
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
389
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
390
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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FAQ about the 2000 Buick Park Avenue Manual
What contains the 2000 Park Avenue manual?
The Buick Park Avenue owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Buick to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Buick Park Avenue. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Buick Park Avenue 2000 owner's manual:
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Buick Park Avenue owners can do
- Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
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Is the manual for the Buick Park Avenue year 2000 free?
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The Buick Park Avenue (2000) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2000 is available in English.
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