Owner's Manual
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... to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Problems on page 8-8. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your... every subject in this manual.can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It also explains"SRS" system.
... to keep your seats and safety belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Problems on page 8-8. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your... every subject in this manual.can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . It also explains"SRS" system.
Owner's Manual
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...-Detroit round trip in was the year the dates its beginnings 1903, to That company was building gasoline engines by 1899, first and Mar, his engineer, apparently built the auto to Flint. Buick engineers developed the William C . (Billy)Durant iv However, Buick traditionally in July 1904. Walter Marr Thomas Buick and Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L.
...-Detroit round trip in was the year the dates its beginnings 1903, to That company was building gasoline engines by 1899, first and Mar, his engineer, apparently built the auto to Flint. Buick engineers developed the William C . (Billy)Durant iv However, Buick traditionally in July 1904. Walter Marr Thomas Buick and Buick's chief engineer, Walter Marr (left), and L.
Owner's Manual
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... Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to -New York race in and around the world. Durant also created a racing team that one Buick ambulance was awarded Croix de Guerre the by the Great Depression. However, new General Manager Harlow H. the The success of hit by the French... government. During World War Buick built Liberty aircraft engines I, so as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at 'Indianapolis two...
... Buenos Aires, Argentina, over the Andes to -New York race in and around the world. Durant also created a racing team that one Buick ambulance was awarded Croix de Guerre the by the Great Depression. However, new General Manager Harlow H. the The success of hit by the French... government. During World War Buick built Liberty aircraft engines I, so as well as Red Cross ambulances successfully that won racing 500 trophies in 1909 and 1910, including successes at 'Indianapolis two...
Owner's Manual
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... introduced in transmission, Dynaflow, was used in 1942) became more massivein the increased sales. n In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick Special the "Car of the Year." Thefirst productionV-6 engine was introduced the 1948 Roadmaster. This post-war period brought And...
... introduced in transmission, Dynaflow, was used in 1942) became more massivein the increased sales. n In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick Special the "Car of the Year." Thefirst productionV-6 engine was introduced the 1948 Roadmaster. This post-war period brought And...
Owner's Manual
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... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE (a) HORN )cr a SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e, (@I FUEL b E$ X
... you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n BRAKE (a) HORN )cr a SPEAKER ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES e, (@I FUEL b E$ X
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle, take keys, open . Remote Keyless Entry System You can override thisfeature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless engine the is left in the ignition withthe driver's door open your your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see "Universal Theft-Deterrent" in Index. Lockout Protection...
... vehicle, take keys, open . Remote Keyless Entry System You can override thisfeature by holding the power door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless engine the is left in the ignition withthe driver's door open your your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see "Universal Theft-Deterrent" in Index. Lockout Protection...
Owner's Manual
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... or if lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all See '(Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
... or if lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the trunk lid: Make sure all See '(Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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...key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to have a new key made . PASS-Key I1 to make a match. engine does not start , the first If ignition key may be serviced by the PASS-Key system. If the starter still won 't work with the ...and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work and fuel won 't work . The SECURITY light may not If the start your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key. See your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. When ...
...key from randomly trying different keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to have a new key made . PASS-Key I1 to make a match. engine does not start , the first If ignition key may be serviced by the PASS-Key system. If the starter still won 't work with the ...and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work and fuel won 't work . The SECURITY light may not If the start your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key. See your vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. When ...
Owner's Manual
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It's a theft-deterrent feature. RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to after you turn the engine but off It still turn the steering wheel.doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK and it doesn't send any electrical OFF power to display some ... for normal driving. .@) : ~ 2-20 OFF (C): This position lets you start your vehiclein motion while the engine is not running ,you must have your engine and release the switch. This position locks your engine. Use if you can remove the key. When the engine starts, release the key. This is not running . Even when the...
It's a theft-deterrent feature. RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to after you turn the engine but off It still turn the steering wheel.doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK and it doesn't send any electrical OFF power to display some ... for normal driving. .@) : ~ 2-20 OFF (C): This position lets you start your vehiclein motion while the engine is not running ,you must have your engine and release the switch. This position locks your engine. Use if you can remove the key. When the engine starts, release the key. This is not running . Even when the...
Owner's Manual
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...starts but this time keep the pedal down as START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until five 15 your engine gets warm. 3. And the excessive heat can damage your Buick is stopped. If you do the same thing, but then stops), it could damage the transaxle. When theengine starts,... let go down five or six seconds. NOTICE: I I Holding your key in START for This clears the extra gasoline the engine. To restart when you ...
...starts but this time keep the pedal down as START for longer than 15 seconds at a time until five 15 your engine gets warm. 3. And the excessive heat can damage your Buick is stopped. If you do the same thing, but then stops), it could damage the transaxle. When theengine starts,... let go down five or six seconds. NOTICE: I I Holding your key in START for This clears the extra gasoline the engine. To restart when you ...
Owner's Manual
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your O I 2-22 You'll get easier starting vehicle. Usually, in a the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather,0°F (-18 C>or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
your O I 2-22 You'll get easier starting vehicle. Usually, in a the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather,0°F (-18 C>or colder, the engine coolant heater can help.
Owner's Manual
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... intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. The answer dependson the outside temperature, the of kind of extension cord could causean electricalshock. I f from moving engine parts. Before starting me engine, be sure unplug to and store the cord as it was before .... I Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could overheat and cause a fire. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in your Buick dealer the area where you'll be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you have, and some other things. If the cordwon't reach...
... intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. The answer dependson the outside temperature, the of kind of extension cord could causean electricalshock. I f from moving engine parts. Before starting me engine, be sure unplug to and store the cord as it was before .... I Plugging the cord into ungrounded outlet an could overheat and cause a fire. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in your Buick dealer the area where you'll be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you have, and some other things. If the cordwon't reach...
Owner's Manual
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... set . To be injured. It's the best your parking brake and move easily. 2-24 If you have left the engine running unless you have to use when you start engine becauseyour vehicle can move suddenly. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. There are...;or your shift lever. 'PARK (P):This locks your vehicle if the of shift leveris not fully in theIndex. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is dangerous to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your position to . Automatic Transaxle Operation It is running ...
... set . To be injured. It's the best your parking brake and move easily. 2-24 If you have left the engine running unless you have to use when you start engine becauseyour vehicle can move suddenly. If you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. There are...;or your shift lever. 'PARK (P):This locks your vehicle if the of shift leveris not fully in theIndex. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is dangerous to See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with the parking brakefirmly set your position to . Automatic Transaxle Operation It is running ...
Owner's Manual
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... and hitpeople or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL only. To rock your vehicle back and to fullyapply your regular brakes before starting the engine. push the shift lever a l l the way into the gear you main& brake shift application. Then move very rapidly. restart...NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicleis being towed. I REVERSE (R): Use this position, your transaxle. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. You could damage your engine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of ice or sand without damaging your vehicle could move the lever ...
... and hitpeople or objects. Also, use NEUTRAL only. To rock your vehicle back and to fullyapply your regular brakes before starting the engine. push the shift lever a l l the way into the gear you main& brake shift application. Then move very rapidly. restart...NEUTRAL (N)while your vehicleis being towed. I REVERSE (R): Use this position, your transaxle. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. You could damage your engine To doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by of ice or sand without damaging your vehicle could move the lever ...
Owner's Manual
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... brake pedal will followit to the release position. That section shows what to dofirst to keep the trailer from moving. 2-28 You may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on and a chime sounds until you parts of your vehicle if I It can be dangerous toget...
... brake pedal will followit to the release position. That section shows what to dofirst to keep the trailer from moving. 2-28 You may have leftthe engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on and a chime sounds until you parts of your vehicle if I It can be dangerous toget...
Owner's Manual
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... foot and set before you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be injured. Hold the brake pedal down . Don't leave yourvehicle with the engine sunning unless have to . you can , it with the engine running, could it . Move the ignition key toLOCK. 4. Leaving... Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I It can If leave your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could be sure ...
... foot and set before you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running , be injured. Hold the brake pedal down . Don't leave yourvehicle with the engine sunning unless have to . you can , it with the engine running, could it . Move the ignition key toLOCK. 4. Leaving... Your Vehicle With the Engine Running I It can If leave your vehicle with the engine running .Your vehicle could be sure ...
Owner's Manual
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You might have exhaust coming into is I your vehicle: Things that Have your vehicle and ignite. Repairs weren't done correctly. Parking Ovel rhings That Burn Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points...
You might have exhaust coming into is I your vehicle: Things that Have your vehicle and ignite. Repairs weren't done correctly. Parking Ovel rhings That Burn Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can 't see or smell. carbon monoxide (CO),which you ever suspect exhaust coming in a collision. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points...
Owner's Manual
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...PARK (P)" in place can move , even when you are some thingsto know. One place this canhappen is running . NEVERpark in a garage with the engine running unless youhave to be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift leverto PARK (P). If you 're fairly on level ground, always set ....move . Your vehicle roll. Follow tliepmper steps to . I you 're pulling a trailer, also see earlier Caution under the "Engine Exhaust"). Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could beinjured. You or others could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the...
...PARK (P)" in place can move , even when you are some thingsto know. One place this canhappen is running . NEVERpark in a garage with the engine running unless youhave to be sure your vehicle won 't move the shift leverto PARK (P). If you 're fairly on level ground, always set ....move . Your vehicle roll. Follow tliepmper steps to . I you 're pulling a trailer, also see earlier Caution under the "Engine Exhaust"). Idling the engine withthe climate control system off could beinjured. You or others could allowdangerous exhaust into your vehicle even if the fan switch isat the...
Owner's Manual
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... of with the light sensor on three minutes afteryou for only a few seconds up . If you can set this delay time for turn off your engine.I you move the control the wayto AUTO MAX, all your e n w e . If you move the control toward f AUTO MIN, the lamps will gooff quickly when you...
... of with the light sensor on three minutes afteryou for only a few seconds up . If you can set this delay time for turn off your engine.I you move the control the wayto AUTO MAX, all your e n w e . If you move the control toward f AUTO MIN, the lamps will gooff quickly when you...
Owner's Manual
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... most current transmitters and powered by your transmitter. Otherwise, Step Operation is subject to three channels: vehicle's battery and charging system. 1. lighting systems. Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while The transmitter will It operate garage doors and gates, or other than authorized service facility could void authorization to consolidate...
... most current transmitters and powered by your transmitter. Otherwise, Step Operation is subject to three channels: vehicle's battery and charging system. 1. lighting systems. Your vehicle's engine should be turned off while The transmitter will It operate garage doors and gates, or other than authorized service facility could void authorization to consolidate...