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... be injured if you are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Your vehicle is working your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to on your vehicle. They are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle.You don't want the system ...: If you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-26 bag 10 For up to minutes after theignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is qualified to an airbag when it inflates. The module records dormation about the readiness of ...
... be injured if you are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Your vehicle is working your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to on your vehicle. They are partsof the air bag system in several places around your vehicle.You don't want the system ...: If you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-26 bag 10 For up to minutes after theignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is qualified to an airbag when it inflates. The module records dormation about the readiness of ...
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They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the a ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could operate power windows other OF controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in vehicle with young children. 2-2
They could be badly injured or even killed. Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the a ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could operate power windows other OF controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in vehicle with young children. 2-2
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...locks. be sure you need a new ignition key. When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have tags or plugs, goto your Buick dealer the correct key code if you So have new ones made easi using these tagsor plugs. If your ignition keys don't for the ignition only. However, ...if the ignition key does not have a plug, ...
...locks. be sure you need a new ignition key. When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have tags or plugs, goto your Buick dealer the correct key code if you So have new ones made easi using these tagsor plugs. If your ignition keys don't for the ignition only. However, ...if the ignition key does not have a plug, ...
Owner's Manual
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... be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. -- -- Door Locks Unlocked doors can easily open it is and unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry l . There are several ways to and unlock your doors, and you slow down or stop yourvehicle. When a door is...forward. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you will avoid settingoff the am 2-4 This may not be dangerous. the If your door key. System. Passengers especially children can be so obvious: You increase the chance of the vehicle. To unlock the door, move the lock control ...
... be far better off whenever you drive yourvehicle. -- -- Door Locks Unlocked doors can easily open it is and unlock the doors only with the key or Remote Keyless Entry l . There are several ways to and unlock your doors, and you slow down or stop yourvehicle. When a door is...forward. Outsiders caneasily enter through an unlocked door when you will avoid settingoff the am 2-4 This may not be dangerous. the If your door key. System. Passengers especially children can be so obvious: You increase the chance of the vehicle. To unlock the door, move the lock control ...
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..., every time you need to automatically lock or unlock. Just use manual or power the lock. Central Door Unlocking System (Option) If the driver's door key is held the unlock position for in PARK (P), have that programs your door locks to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK (P), use the manual...
..., every time you need to automatically lock or unlock. Just use manual or power the lock. Central Door Unlocking System (Option) If the driver's door key is held the unlock position for in PARK (P), have that programs your door locks to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK (P), use the manual...
Owner's Manual
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... door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless engine the is left in Index. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take keys, open . the Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates a on radio frequency subject to 30 feet (9 m) away usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter supplied...with Industry and Scienc Canada. Then get out and close the door. Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is running. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see "Universal Theft-Deterrent" in the ignition withthe driver's door open your your...
... door lock switch for more than three seconds, unless engine the is left in Index. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take keys, open . the Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates a on radio frequency subject to 30 feet (9 m) away usingthe remote keyless entry transmitter supplied...with Industry and Scienc Canada. Then get out and close the door. Lockout Protection The power door locks will not work if the key is running. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, see "Universal Theft-Deterrent" in the ignition withthe driver's door open your your...
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Security Feedback This Personal Choice feature provides feedbackto the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. No transmitter response when locking; Exterior lamps flash and horn q s ch when locking; Resynchronization If only the instant alarm button works...unlocking. 2-9 Instant Alarm When the button withthe horn symbol on . You must be turned instant alarm button again or by unlockingthe vehicle witha key. The system should now operate properly. The following modes may alsoturn off by pressing the two minutes.This can be within range of the ...
Security Feedback This Personal Choice feature provides feedbackto the driver when the vehicle receives a command from the key transmitter. No transmitter response when locking; Exterior lamps flash and horn q s ch when locking; Resynchronization If only the instant alarm button works...unlocking. 2-9 Instant Alarm When the button withthe horn symbol on . You must be turned instant alarm button again or by unlockingthe vehicle witha key. The system should now operate properly. The following modes may alsoturn off by pressing the two minutes.This can be within range of the ...
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...shifting in its current mode. 3. Vehicles are delivered programmed Mode 5. Personal Choice Features The following list features thatare available on the key chain transmitter pressed, the headlamps, is pressed, the horn will and the transmitter will needto be 1. Security Feedback: This feature ... Whenall doors have been closed, doors will lock automatically the after five seconds. 0 Perimeter Lighting:When the UNLOCK button on your of Riviera canbe programmed to driver's preference the for feature listed above. 0 2-10 Press the opened trunk button on the driver's side door)....
...shifting in its current mode. 3. Vehicles are delivered programmed Mode 5. Personal Choice Features The following list features thatare available on the key chain transmitter pressed, the headlamps, is pressed, the horn will and the transmitter will needto be 1. Security Feedback: This feature ... Whenall doors have been closed, doors will lock automatically the after five seconds. 0 Perimeter Lighting:When the UNLOCK button on your of Riviera canbe programmed to driver's preference the for feature listed above. 0 2-10 Press the opened trunk button on the driver's side door)....
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... moves the seat completely down and back, follow these steps: 1. Within five seconds, pressone of your Riviera. To turn this time. To program the system: The second key chain transmitter can be programmed to movethe driver's seat and outside mirrors suit you prefer to confirm that ...in PARK (P). Press the UNLOCK button onthe appropriate transmitter withinfive seconds. Adjust both outside mirrors to a setmemory position when the key chain transmitter's UNLOCK button is in 2. If you .See "Power to a comfortable position. This personal choice feature will hear one beep. 3.
... moves the seat completely down and back, follow these steps: 1. Within five seconds, pressone of your Riviera. To turn this time. To program the system: The second key chain transmitter can be programmed to movethe driver's seat and outside mirrors suit you prefer to confirm that ...in PARK (P). Press the UNLOCK button onthe appropriate transmitter withinfive seconds. Adjust both outside mirrors to a setmemory position when the key chain transmitter's UNLOCK button is in 2. If you .See "Power to a comfortable position. This personal choice feature will hear one beep. 3.
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... lostor stolen, a replacement can have to get close to your vehicle, any door is off for each remote transmitter. See your Buick dealer to match transmitters to your vehicle before the five-second timerwill this procedure. still The lock delay is opened before the transmitter ... both doors will overridethis feature. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is work atthe normal rangein any remaining transmitters with the key out the ignition and the driver's door open,a chime will lock automatically after five seconds. Press and holdthe power door lock switch...
... lostor stolen, a replacement can have to get close to your vehicle, any door is off for each remote transmitter. See your Buick dealer to match transmitters to your vehicle before the five-second timerwill this procedure. still The lock delay is opened before the transmitter ... both doors will overridethis feature. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is work atthe normal rangein any remaining transmitters with the key out the ignition and the driver's door open,a chime will lock automatically after five seconds. Press and holdthe power door lock switch...
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...,turn the lock cover rn to release the trunk lid. Press the TRUNK release button located below the driver's door handle to expose the key hole. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between...are shut. and If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it . The t u k will rn open if the transaxle in the Index. Insert the door key tand it also will force outsideair into your heatingor cooling system to drive with the trunk open because carbonmonoxide (CO)gas can cause unconsciousness even...
...,turn the lock cover rn to release the trunk lid. Press the TRUNK release button located below the driver's door handle to expose the key hole. If you must drive with the trunk lid open or if lid electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between...are shut. and If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it . The t u k will rn open if the transaxle in the Index. Insert the door key tand it also will force outsideair into your heatingor cooling system to drive with the trunk open because carbonmonoxide (CO)gas can cause unconsciousness even...
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... trunk release Parking at Night the switch off position. 2-15 Remote Trunk Release Lockout Theft Vehicle theftis big business, especially some cities. Key in a storage area, or take key with the keys inside, it impossible to remove your vehicle with you . Your steering wheel will be locked, andwill your valuables out sight. Put... Although your on it 's an -easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don't doit. in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number of vehicle. Remember to lock doors.
... trunk release Parking at Night the switch off position. 2-15 Remote Trunk Release Lockout Theft Vehicle theftis big business, especially some cities. Key in a storage area, or take key with the keys inside, it impossible to remove your vehicle with you . Your steering wheel will be locked, andwill your valuables out sight. Put... Although your on it 's an -easy target for joy riders or professional thieves so don't doit. in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your Buick has a number of vehicle. Remember to lock doors.
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...except the driver's. Lock all doors. The security system is not armed untilthe SECURITY light is turned on . The SECURITY light should be watching your keys. What if you to leave something valuable in a storage area, like your vehicle? 1 SECURITY 1. Here'show to do it But what if ...you have to activate the theft-deterrent system. Lock the door with you. 2. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this system, if your ignition key? If the SECURITY light stays or flashes when the on ignition is off after about30 seconds. Parking Lots If you parkin a ...
...except the driver's. Lock all doors. The security system is not armed untilthe SECURITY light is turned on . The SECURITY light should be watching your keys. What if you to leave something valuable in a storage area, like your vehicle? 1 SECURITY 1. Here'show to do it But what if ...you have to activate the theft-deterrent system. Lock the door with you. 2. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this system, if your ignition key? If the SECURITY light stays or flashes when the on ignition is off after about30 seconds. Parking Lots If you parkin a ...
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...and close the door and wait for several minutes, then go off to it remember that youcan start your key. door lock, and open the door. You should set offthe alarm by having the driver's first window... door with manual the or if you don't want to unlock a door any door with your vehicle with a key, or use a power door lock switch the alarm. Always unlock a door with the The To see "Fuses ... Circuit Breakers" but this does not shut the alarm. If a door or trunk is opened without the key or the Remote Keyless Entry System, the alarm will also go off the trunk lock or door locks damaged...
...and close the door and wait for several minutes, then go off to it remember that youcan start your key. door lock, and open the door. You should set offthe alarm by having the driver's first window... door with manual the or if you don't want to unlock a door any door with your vehicle with a key, or use a power door lock switch the alarm. Always unlock a door with the The To see "Fuses ... Circuit Breakers" but this does not shut the alarm. If a door or trunk is opened without the key or the Remote Keyless Entry System, the alarm will also go off the trunk lock or door locks damaged...
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...won 't work with the PASS-KeyI1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is not protected by your Buick dealer. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however,is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. engine does not start . The SECURITY light will not start and... clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. PASS-Key I1 to this start , the first If ignition key may be faulty. wno See your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key. Your vehicle is not working 1 properly and must clean and dry...
...won 't work with the PASS-KeyI1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is not protected by your Buick dealer. Your PASS-Key 1 system, however,is equipped with the other key, your vehicle needs service. engine does not start . The SECURITY light will not start and... clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition key. PASS-Key I1 to this start , the first If ignition key may be faulty. wno See your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key. Your vehicle is not working 1 properly and must clean and dry...
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New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions The key withthe black~plastic head opmws !ne ignition lo,&.
New Vehicle "Break-In'' Ignition Positions The key withthe black~plastic head opmws !ne ignition lo,&.
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... instrument panel warning lights. Use if you must have your electrical power accessories and to the accessories. OFF (C): This position lets you can remove the key. This position locks your engine. When the engine starts, release the...
... instrument panel warning lights. Use if you must have your electrical power accessories and to the accessories. OFF (C): This position lets you can remove the key. This position locks your engine. When the engine starts, release the...
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.... 3. Wait about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. 2-21 Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for about three to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. And the excessive heat can damage your shiftlever to be flooded with too much sooner. When theengine starts, let... go of the key.The idle speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). Starting Your Engine Move ...
.... 3. Wait about 15 seconds, repeat the normal starting procedure. 2-21 Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for about three to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. And the excessive heat can damage your shiftlever to be flooded with too much sooner. When theengine starts, let... go of the key.The idle speed will cause your battery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL(N). Starting Your Engine Move ...
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NEUTRAL (N):In this section. to fullyapply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition If key is fully in PARK (P) range before moving the lever on the brake pedal, your warranty. 2-25 push the shift lever a l l the way into the ... Unless your foot is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. Ensure the shift lever is in RUN. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. I NOTICE: Damage to get out snow, forth of ice or sand without damaging your engineis racing. you 're (N) already moving...
NEUTRAL (N):In this section. to fullyapply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition If key is fully in PARK (P) range before moving the lever on the brake pedal, your warranty. 2-25 push the shift lever a l l the way into the ... Unless your foot is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (running at high speed) is stopped. Ensure the shift lever is in RUN. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. I NOTICE: Damage to get out snow, forth of ice or sand without damaging your engineis racing. you 're (N) already moving...
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Move the ignition key to LOCK. Steering Column Shift Lever 1. If you . Hold the brake pedal down with 2. Move the shiftlever into PARK (P) like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it 4. Remove the key and take with you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your left foot. brake pedal with your right and foot set the parking brakeby pushing downthe parking your vehicle in PARK (P). it will go. 3. is 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-29
Move the ignition key to LOCK. Steering Column Shift Lever 1. If you . Hold the brake pedal down with 2. Move the shiftlever into PARK (P) like this: 0 Move the lever up as far as it 4. Remove the key and take with you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your left foot. brake pedal with your right and foot set the parking brakeby pushing downthe parking your vehicle in PARK (P). it will go. 3. is 0 Pull the lever toward you. 2-29