2001 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Buick
Model:
Park Avenue
Rating:
Table of Contents
2001 Buick Park Ave. Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint System
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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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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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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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Older 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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Windows
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Power Windows
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Express- Down Window
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Window Lock
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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
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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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Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)
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Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit
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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 (Option)
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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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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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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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Rainsense II 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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Cornering Lamps
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Twilight Sentinel
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Light Sensor
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Courtesy Lamps
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Illuminated Entry System
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Delayed Entry Lighting
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Theater Dimming
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Delayed Exit Lighting
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Parade Dimming
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Perimeter Lighting
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Front Reading Lamps
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Rear Reading Lamps
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Trunk Lamp
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Glove Box Lamp
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Battery Rundown Protection
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Mirrors
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Inside Manual Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Mirror Operation
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Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Compass (If Equipped)
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Mirror Operation
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Compass Operation
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Compass Calibration
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Compass Variance
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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 (If Equipped)
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Rear Armrest
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Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
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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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Safety and Security Services
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Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
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OnStar System Limitations
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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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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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Security Light
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Cruise Light
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Fuel Gage
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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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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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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) (Option)
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How the System Works
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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
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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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 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
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Cellular Phone Usage
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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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Magnetic-Speed Variable Assist Steering (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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Engine Compartment Overview
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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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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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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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What to Use
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Checking 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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Brakes
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Brake 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
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Headlamp Aiming
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Front Turn Signal
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Rear Quarterpanel Turn Signal Lamps and Stoplamps
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Trunk-Mounted Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps and Back- Up Lamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
308
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)
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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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
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Used Replacement Wheels
318
Tire Chains
319
Appearance Care
319
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
320
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
320
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
321
Cleaning Vinyl
321
Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Cleaning Speaker Covers
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Care of Safety Belts
322
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
322
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
323
Weatherstrips
323
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
323
Washing Your Vehicle
323
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
324
Finish Care
324
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
324
Cleaning Tires
325
Sheet Metal Damage
325
Finish Damage
325
Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
326
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block and Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Instrument Panel Bussed Electrical Center (BEC) Underhood Fuse Block
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Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
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Rear Compartment Fuse Block
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Capacities
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Wheel Nut Torque
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Engine Specifications
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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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 Short Trip/City Intervals
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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
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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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
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Automatic Transaxle Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check
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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
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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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
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Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
385
Roadside Assistance
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
387
Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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2001 Buick Park Avenue Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Buick Park Avenue epitomizes American luxury with its spacious interior, smooth ride, and distinctive style. Built to provide comfort for up to five passengers, this full-size sedan combines sophisticated features with reliable performance, making it an ideal choice for families and individuals seeking both elegance and functionality in their automotive experience.
Powertrains
Under the hood, the 2001 Buick Park Avenue boasts a robust 3.8-liter V6 engine that delivers an impressive 205 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torque. The well-tuned engine is paired with a smooth-shifting 4-speed automatic transmission, ensuring a seamless driving experience. The vehicle's front-wheel-drive configuration aids in maneuverability and provides better traction during various driving conditions, making it an excellent choice for everyday commutes or long-distance travel.
Trims
The 2001 Park Avenue is available in two trims: the base model and the more opulent Park Avenue Ultra. While the base model is generously equipped with essential amenities, the Ultra variant elevates luxury with additional features such as a supercharged engine and enhanced leather upholstery, giving drivers increased power and refinement.
Features
Standard features of the 2001 Buick Park Avenue include dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, and a premium audio system that enhances any road trip. Additionally, the vehicle is equipped with safety features such as anti-lock brakes and multiple airbags, providing peace of mind for drivers and passengers alike. Optional upgrades include a navigation system and woodgrain interior accents, further enriching the driving experience.
Owner's Manual
The 2001 Buick Park Avenue owner's manual provides detailed information on operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the vehicle. This comprehensive guide serves as a valuable resource for owners, offering insight into the car's features, recommended service intervals, and safety guidelines, helping to ensure a lasting and enjoyable ownership experience.
User manual download
The Buick Park Avenue owner manual for the 2001 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2001 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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