Owner's Manual
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... looking good. It also explains"SRS" system. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and... Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll ...
... looking good. It also explains"SRS" system. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to use . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and... Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to drive under different conditions. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll ...
Owner's Manual
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... your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. ix Many times, this book you what todo to help tell avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that ca damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might...
... your warranty, and it could damage your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. ix Many times, this book you what todo to help tell avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that ca damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you might...
Owner's Manual
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... rear as you . Always press rearward on the seatback to Your seatback will move back and forth the back seat. It also tells you some help from you lift this latch. it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or a r bag system. Then lock in a sudden stop . i 1-6 forward in place. That's if...
... rear as you . Always press rearward on the seatback to Your seatback will move back and forth the back seat. It also tells you some help from you lift this latch. it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or a r bag system. Then lock in a sudden stop . i 1-6 forward in place. That's if...
Owner's Manual
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..., see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end this section. an It of on Make sure the release button the buckle is designed to open and help protect you in If it opens, you ever had to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Don't letit get twisted. 4. Be sureto do so...
..., see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end this section. an It of on Make sure the release button the buckle is designed to open and help protect you in If it opens, you ever had to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Don't letit get twisted. 4. Be sureto do so...
Owner's Manual
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...has a center passenger position, be sure to work only in moderate to inflate all at in a crash if you have air bags. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger. Here arethe most hportant things to the safety ... This part explains Supplemental Restraint System the i (SRS) ora r bag syst -A. ~ You can be hurt in this section. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your vehicle hits something. They aren't designed to severe crashes wherethe frontof your chance hitting things of the beltis pulled out all way and...
...has a center passenger position, be sure to work only in moderate to inflate all at in a crash if you have air bags. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger. Here arethe most hportant things to the safety ... This part explains Supplemental Restraint System the i (SRS) ora r bag syst -A. ~ You can be hurt in this section. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your vehicle hits something. They aren't designed to severe crashes wherethe frontof your chance hitting things of the beltis pulled out all way and...
Owner's Manual
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...'re tooclose to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you malfunctions. Always secure children properly in position before and duringa crash. Safety belts help keepyou in your safety belt, even with air bags. i There is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information...
...'re tooclose to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you malfunctions. Always secure children properly in position before and duringa crash. Safety belts help keepyou in your safety belt, even with air bags. i There is an electrical problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information...
Owner's Manual
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... will move or deform, threshold level is the about 8 to 11 mph (13 to inflate in rollovers, side impacts orrear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. inflator, air bag and related The hardware are all part the air bag modules inside the of steering wheel and the instrument panel...
... will move or deform, threshold level is the about 8 to 11 mph (13 to inflate in rollovers, side impacts orrear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. inflator, air bag and related The hardware are all part the air bag modules inside the of steering wheel and the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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...as it stop people from being able to replace other ar i stopping the occupant more gradually. In moderate to do If you in moderate to help youin many crashes severe enough to inflate only once. provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of asthma or other parts. But bags... would breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the not help protect you have breathing problems but nottoo hot to into contact with a history of This dust could cause breathing problems for your air bag for...
...as it stop people from being able to replace other ar i stopping the occupant more gradually. In moderate to do If you in moderate to help youin many crashes severe enough to inflate only once. provided by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of asthma or other parts. But bags... would breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in the not help protect you have breathing problems but nottoo hot to into contact with a history of This dust could cause breathing problems for your air bag for...
Owner's Manual
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... rather than the front seat. Then follow the instructions the restraint.You may , however, secure forward-facing child a restraint in booklet, or both. Where to help reduce the chance personal injury. If it is because the back of a rear-facing childrestraint would be secured within of the restraint to Putthe Restraint...
... rather than the front seat. Then follow the instructions the restraint.You may , however, secure forward-facing child a restraint in booklet, or both. Where to help reduce the chance personal injury. If it is because the back of a rear-facing childrestraint would be secured within of the restraint to Putthe Restraint...
Owner's Manual
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... on the belt near the latch plate. New parts and repairs if may be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you'll needreplace a r bag to help protect you will be necessary even the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've...
... on the belt near the latch plate. New parts and repairs if may be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you'll needreplace a r bag to help protect you will be necessary even the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've...
Owner's Manual
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However, if the ignition key does not have tags or plugs, goto your Buick dealer the correct key code if you can help prevent theft. Keep the tags plugs in . But you need a new ignition ...your keys inside.You may be sure you 'll be able to get in a safe place. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your dealer or a qualified locksmith to ...key is the plugs from the keys, and gives them to make extra how or keys. When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have a plug, ther may even have to damage your keys, ...
However, if the ignition key does not have tags or plugs, goto your Buick dealer the correct key code if you can help prevent theft. Keep the tags plugs in . But you need a new ignition ...your keys inside.You may be sure you 'll be able to get in a safe place. NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your dealer or a qualified locksmith to ...key is the plugs from the keys, and gives them to make extra how or keys. When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have a plug, ther may even have to damage your keys, ...
Owner's Manual
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...lockout switch the glove box allows in the off ,lock the glove box and take them in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number of vehicle. the trunk. Now the trunk release the driver's door will not open the even if the trunk override switchis in you...open Park in a storage area, or take key with you can make on of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put it can help. Remember to steal. Move the trunk release Parking at Night the switch off position. 2-15 Remote Trunk Release Lockout Theft Vehicle theftis big business, ...
...lockout switch the glove box allows in the off ,lock the glove box and take them in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number of vehicle. the trunk. Now the trunk release the driver's door will not open the even if the trunk override switchis in you...open Park in a storage area, or take key with you can make on of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put it can help. Remember to steal. Move the trunk release Parking at Night the switch off position. 2-15 Remote Trunk Release Lockout Theft Vehicle theftis big business, ...
Owner's Manual
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...2-21 that's a safety feature. Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for about seconds between each try to shift to help avoid draining your battery. 1. NOTICE: I I Holding your key in as your engine gets warm. 3. I NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your... Buick is stopped. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. from After waiting about three to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). If you hold your...
...2-21 that's a safety feature. Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for about seconds between each try to shift to help avoid draining your battery. 1. NOTICE: I I Holding your key in as your engine gets warm. 3. I NOTICE: Don't try to PARK (P) if your... Buick is stopped. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. 2. from After waiting about three to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). If you hold your...
Owner's Manual
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your O I 2-22 Usually, in a the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting vehicle. 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 Usually, in a the coolant heater should be plugged minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting vehicle. 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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... as control your speedyou go down steep mountain roads, but OVERDRIVE (@) lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC or THIRD (3).You can use your transaxle. It can help (2) as possible. NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for and you can damage yourengine. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is less shifting between gears, or When going slower...
... as control your speedyou go down steep mountain roads, but OVERDRIVE (@) lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC or THIRD (3).You can use your transaxle. It can help (2) as possible. NOTICE: Don't drive inSECOND (2) for and you can damage yourengine. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE This position is less shifting between gears, or When going slower...
Owner's Manual
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... don't if the flash butjust stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal is burned out, replaceto help avoid an it accident. turn a chime will sound. See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index. An mow on the instrument in bulbs. Hold it . If...
... don't if the flash butjust stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal is burned out, replaceto help avoid an it accident. turn a chime will sound. See "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" the Index. An mow on the instrument in bulbs. Hold it . If...
Owner's Manual
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... optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, to safely use it again, you mayturn the cruise control back on slippery roads. This can really help onlong trips, Cruise control can be dangerous on . 2-39 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40...
... optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, to safely use it again, you mayturn the cruise control back on slippery roads. This can really help onlong trips, Cruise control can be dangerous on . 2-39 Cruise Control With cruise control, you can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40...
Owner's Manual
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...any vehicle, you are i PARK (P), turn off all will be sureit isn't covered. The other lamps won't be Your instrument panel won't be especially helpful short periods after dawn and before sunset. To turn off . The DRL system will make easier for it 's dark enough outside ,the regular lamps will... also come on at night when you should turn off the headlamps and move the n on of DRL. in DRL can be helpful many different driving in PARK (P). As with 'your headlamps will go and your high-beam headlamps changeto the reduced brightness of twilight sentinel control,...
...any vehicle, you are i PARK (P), turn off all will be sureit isn't covered. The other lamps won't be Your instrument panel won't be especially helpful short periods after dawn and before sunset. To turn off . The DRL system will make easier for it 's dark enough outside ,the regular lamps will... also come on at night when you should turn off the headlamps and move the n on of DRL. in DRL can be helpful many different driving in PARK (P). As with 'your headlamps will go and your high-beam headlamps changeto the reduced brightness of twilight sentinel control,...
Owner's Manual
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... seconds oruntil the ignitionis turned to an on position. Delayed Entry Lighting When you close the door on with the bight sensor for up to help eliminate battery wear down. Parade Dimming Courtesy Lamps When any dooris opened, several lamps go on the key chain when pressing the transmitter, starting the...
... seconds oruntil the ignitionis turned to an on position. Delayed Entry Lighting When you close the door on with the bight sensor for up to help eliminate battery wear down. Parade Dimming Courtesy Lamps When any dooris opened, several lamps go on the key chain when pressing the transmitter, starting the...
Owner's Manual
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...To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch readiness package, your Riviera has console, the auxiliary power f no in accessories requiring electrical power. If you getin or outof your Buick dealer. I your Riviera has been pre-wired for To fully open fully, press the switch rearward ...at the desired point. To continue to bars. for forward. partially open trunk lid and slide your convenience. Press the switch forward to help you choose to prevent theftthe plate. An assist handle above each door can be used to vent.close the trunk to install a cellular...
...To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch readiness package, your Riviera has console, the auxiliary power f no in accessories requiring electrical power. If you getin or outof your Buick dealer. I your Riviera has been pre-wired for To fully open fully, press the switch rearward ...at the desired point. To continue to bars. for forward. partially open trunk lid and slide your convenience. Press the switch forward to help you choose to prevent theftthe plate. An assist handle above each door can be used to vent.close the trunk to install a cellular...