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...Riviera Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...4-1 Here you want to start and operate your sound system. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...6-1 Here the manual tells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how tooperate your Buick...while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you howto contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Index ...9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this ...
...Riviera Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your Buick running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad ...4-1 Here you want to start and operate your sound system. ServiceandAppearanceCare ...6-1 Here the manual tells you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how tooperate your Buick...while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. It also gives you howto contact Buick for assistance and how to drive under different conditions. Index ...9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this ...
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... Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved ii If you sell on the vehicle, please leave this manual in U.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GMand the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. We reserve the right to make changes in your... Buick, so it will be there if you 're' the road. This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you ever need it ...
... Corporation 1994 All Rights Reserved ii If you sell on the vehicle, please leave this manual in U.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GMand the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. We reserve the right to make changes in your... Buick, so it will be there if you 're' the road. This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you ever need it ...
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... dates its beginnings to be called a Buick in1900. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in asuccessful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to Flint...
... dates its beginnings to be called a Buick in1900. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L. Buick has always been a product innovator. Buick, son of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in asuccessful Flint-Detroit round trip in July 1904. David Buick was reorganized, refinanced and moved from Detroit to Flint...
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... pillar "toothy" grille, more massive in the (introduced in 1942), bec~ame post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in 1953. great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. A high-compression...
... pillar "toothy" grille, more massive in the (introduced in 1942), bec~ame post-war era. 1953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special "Car of the Year." The first production V-6 engine was introduced in 1953. great styling and engineering changes which resulted in the Special. A high-compression...
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Then we tell you whatthe hazard is the back of the manual.It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual, andthe page number where you'll find that pictures and words work together to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle.This will help you learn about things that couldhurt you if you whatto do to ignore the warning. % will find a circle You with gray background and word the CAUTION totell you 'll find it in is . Please read these cautions. We use a box with a slash through it . In the gray cautionawa, we tell you were to help avoidor reduce the hazard. ...
Then we tell you whatthe hazard is the back of the manual.It's an alphabetical list of all that's in the manual, andthe page number where you'll find that pictures and words work together to end when theyfirst receive their new vehicle.This will help you learn about things that couldhurt you if you whatto do to ignore the warning. % will find a circle You with gray background and word the CAUTION totell you 'll find it in is . Please read these cautions. We use a box with a slash through it . In the gray cautionawa, we tell you were to help avoidor reduce the hazard. ...
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Many times, this book you will tell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and could damageyour vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and thewords CAUTION or NOTICE. NOTICE: These mean there something that is could be costly. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. ix it But the notice will find these notices: In the notice area, wetell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. When you read other ...
Many times, this book you will tell you might see warning labels on your warranty, and could damageyour vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices and thewords CAUTION or NOTICE. NOTICE: These mean there something that is could be costly. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. ix it But the notice will find these notices: In the notice area, wetell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. When you read other ...
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Vehicle Symbols These are on some of your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -FI-1 * RELEASE PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID...
Vehicle Symbols These are on some of your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY I These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -FI-1 * RELEASE PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID...
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... and safety belts. how to use your safety belts properly. Power Seat Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats in your Buick and how to adjust them, and also about some things you 'll find information about the seats -- You can also learn about memory seats, reclining...
... and safety belts. how to use your safety belts properly. Power Seat Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats in your Buick and how to adjust them, and also about some things you 'll find information about the seats -- You can also learn about memory seats, reclining...
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To set your desired position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you press the MEMORY button to confirm that the mirror and seat positions are entered into memory, 1-2 Raise or lower the entire seat by holding the whole control up or down. Press the SET button and then press the 1 or 2 side of the seat. To increase or decrease support, hold the switch forward or rearward. You will hear one beep when you press the button SET and two beeps when you . Adjust the driver's seat to the front or back. See "Mirrors" inthe Index. 2. Move the seat forward or back by holding the ...
To set your desired position. Adjust both outside mirrors to suit you press the MEMORY button to confirm that the mirror and seat positions are entered into memory, 1-2 Raise or lower the entire seat by holding the whole control up or down. Press the SET button and then press the 1 or 2 side of the seat. To increase or decrease support, hold the switch forward or rearward. You will hear one beep when you press the button SET and two beeps when you . Adjust the driver's seat to the front or back. See "Mirrors" inthe Index. 2. Move the seat forward or back by holding the ...
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... the same thing for a second driver, follow the preceding steps but press the other side of the MEMORY switch to a more upright position. When your Buick is in PARK (P) with the ignition ON or OFF, press the same side of the MEMORY switch. Push it forward to bring the seat to...
... the same thing for a second driver, follow the preceding steps but press the other side of the MEMORY switch to a more upright position. When your Buick is in PARK (P) with the ignition ON or OFF, press the same side of the MEMORY switch. Push it forward to bring the seat to...
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To fold a seatback forward if it will warm up or down so that the top of the restraint is parked going down for theseat to a lower temperature. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you lift this option, the switch is on the driver's armrest. The seat will fold forward. Press the button a third time to let people get into the back seat. Then the seatback will warm to work properly. Press the button a second time and the LO light will come on . Front Seatback Latches The frontseatback folds forward to turn OFF the heated seat. There...
To fold a seatback forward if it will warm up or down so that the top of the restraint is parked going down for theseat to a lower temperature. Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless you lift this option, the switch is on the driver's armrest. The seat will fold forward. Press the button a third time to let people get into the back seat. Then the seatback will warm to work properly. Press the button a second time and the LO light will come on . Front Seatback Latches The frontseatback folds forward to turn OFF the heated seat. There...
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It also tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here's why: They work. You never know if you don't know if it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. And it willbe a badone. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up a person wouldn't survive. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. A few crashes are clear. After more than 25 years ...
It also tells you some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here's why: They work. You never know if you don't know if it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. And it willbe a badone. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up a person wouldn't survive. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do have been badly hurt or killed. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. A few crashes are clear. After more than 25 years ...
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Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1-7
Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 1-7
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Get it could be the windshield ... The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it up to speed.Then stop .
Get it could be the windshield ... The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it up to speed.Then stop .
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or the safety belts ! That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 You stop over more time to stop. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ... With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
or the safety belts ! That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 You stop over more time to stop. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ... With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
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And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Buick, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. We'll ...
And there are special things to know which restraint systems your Buick, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for everyone's protection. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. We'll ...
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If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you'll have to drive. 4. Sit wellback in the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt, or open your door, the belt will become tight again. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment f feature. You should hear a slight cliclung sound. Now you move around in the seat. 2. Let the belt go back all the way. If this happens, you can add a small amount of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you begin to start again. 3. If you can reset it...
If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you'll have to drive. 4. Sit wellback in the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt, or open your door, the belt will become tight again. Lean forward slightly, then sit back. Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment f feature. You should hear a slight cliclung sound. Now you move around in the seat. 2. Let the belt go back all the way. If this happens, you can add a small amount of slack, pull the shoulder belt out as you begin to start again. 3. If you can reset it...