Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Bumper-to-Bumper
3-years/36, 000 miles (60 000 km)
Limited Warranty
Every 2000 Park Avenue under warranty is backed with the following services:
1-800-252-1112
(For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800)
that provides in an emergency: Free lockout assistance
Courtesy Transportation
Free dead-battery assistance Free out-of-fuel assistance Free flat-tire change Emergency towing
2000 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual
Litho in U. S. A. Part Number 25694049 A First Edition
© Copyright General Motors Corporation 1999 All Rights Reserved
Table of Contents
Seats and Restraint Systems
Section 1
Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts
Air Bag Systems Child Restraints
Features and Controls
Section 2
Keys and Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Release Automatic Transmission Parking Brake Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Windshield Wipers Cruise Control Interior and Exterior Lamps
Mirrors Storage Compartments Convenience Net Auxiliary Power Outlets OnStar® System (If Equipped) Sunroof (Option) HomeLink® Transmitter (If Equipped) Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages Head-Up Display (If Equipped) Driver Information Center (If Equipped) Personal Choice Features
Table of Contents (cont'd)
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
Section 3
Heating and Air Conditioning Setting the Radio Clock Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
Your Driving and the Road
Section 4
Defensive Driving Drunken Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Steering
Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions Recreational Vehicle Towing Loading Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer
Problems on the Road
Section 5
Hazard Warning Flashers Jump Starting Towing Your Vehicle
Engine Overheating Changing a Flat Tire If You're Stuck
Table of Contents (cont'd)
Service and Appearance Care
Section 6
Fuel Checking Fluids and Lubricants GM Oil Life SystemTM (If Equipped) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Brakes Bulb Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires and Wheels Appearance Care Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers Capacities and Specifications Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Schedule
Section 7
Scheduled Maintenance Owner Checks and Services Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Records
Table of Contents (cont'd)
Customer Assistance Information
Section 8
Customer Satisfaction Procedures Customer Assistance Offices Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation
Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual) Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-9 Service Publications
Index
Section 9
In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
Please refer to the last page of this manual for your Service Station Guide v
We support voluntary technician certification.
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name PARK AVENUE are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. [. . . ] This will continue for up to two minutes depending on the number of discs loaded. To eject the magazine from the player, slide the CD changer door all the way open. Remember to keep the door closed whenever possible to keep dirt and dust from getting inside the changer. The CD changer will send an error message to the receiver to indicate:
D E30: Disc Loaded Incorrectly (Label Side Up) D E34: CD Changer Door Open D E35: CD Changer Cartridge Empty
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If the error occurred while trying to play a CD in the compact disc player or changer, the following conditions may have caused the error:
Playing a Compact Disc 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 to the previous track. If you hold the button or press it more than once, the player will continue moving forward through the disc to the next track. The disc should play when the
road is smoother.
D The disc is dirty, scratched, wet or upside down. If so, wait about an hour and
try again.
D The CD changer door is open. Completely close the
door to restore normal operation.
D An empty magazine is inserted in the CD changer.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, please contact your dealer. If your radio displays an error number other than the error codes listed previously, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem.
Try the magazine again with a disc loaded on one of the trays.
AA (3): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. You will hear sound.
"" (4): Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track. You will hear sound.
SIDE (5): Press this button to select the next disc in the magazine. Each time you press SIDE, the disc number on the radio display will go to that of the next available CD. If a CD cannot be played, its number will be skipped when selecting discs while using the SIDE button.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control, pushbutton (5) is not labeled "SIDE, " but still functions as described. Press the button again to turn off the random feature and return to normal operation. Press RECALL again within five seconds to see how long the track has been playing. SOURCE: Press this button to play a CD if you have a magazine loaded in the changer and the radio is playing. You 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)
With this feature, your vehicle will recall the latest radio settings as adjusted the last time your vehicle was operated. This feature allows two different drivers to store and recall their own radio settings for AM and FM presets, last tuned station, volume, tone and audio source (radio, cassette or CD). The settings recalled by the radio are determined by which transmitter ("1" or "2") was used to enter the vehicle. The number on the back of the transmitter corresponds to driver 1 or to driver 2. After the unlock button is pressed on the transmitter and the ignition is in RUN, the radio settings will automatically adjust to where they were last set by the identified driver. [. . . ] You may write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport 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 Troy, MI 48007-5039 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
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