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... You something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Buick. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact... Buick for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. the Features and Controls This section ...
... You something you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Buick. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Your Driving and the Road Here you how to contact... Buick for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. the Features and Controls This section ...
Owner's Manual
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... 're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor . Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7 .. I BUICK GENERAL MOTORS, GM,the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name RIVERA are the .registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. : This manual includesthe latest information at @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved We...
... 're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Buick Motor . Mississauga, OntarioL5T 1C7 .. I BUICK GENERAL MOTORS, GM,the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name RIVERA are the .registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. : This manual includesthe latest information at @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved We...
Owner's Manual
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... the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you will you what todo to help tell avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that ca damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning...
... the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Many times, this book you will you what todo to help tell avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you about something that ca damage your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. In the notice area, we tell you might see warning...
Owner's Manual
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... seatback toward the rear as you how use safety belts to Your seatback will fold forward. J Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you lift this latch. Then lock in a sudden stop . There's one time the seatback may not fold without some things you . It also tells...
... seatback toward the rear as you how use safety belts to Your seatback will fold forward. J Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you lift this latch. Then lock in a sudden stop . There's one time the seatback may not fold without some things you . It also tells...
Owner's Manual
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for everyone . 1-12 And there different rules for everyone 's protection. A: You may be kding your Buick, this see the part of (65 k d . 0 . even one that there special things to know which restraint systems your to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This ... children. Safety beltsare for smaller in an if accident -- And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your passengers can be hurt.
for everyone . 1-12 And there different rules for everyone 's protection. A: You may be kding your Buick, this see the part of (65 k d . 0 . even one that there special things to know which restraint systems your to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This ... children. Safety beltsare for smaller in an if accident -- And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your passengers can be hurt.
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... more information. The light tells if there is an a r bag readiness i light on right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-22 To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label the on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. i There is an electrical problem.
... more information. The light tells if there is an a r bag readiness i light on right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-22 To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label the on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. i There is an electrical problem.
Owner's Manual
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... an air bag inflates, there is safe to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out soon as so. The service manual for the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, people with you 'll need to into contact with a history of for be some people...
... an air bag inflates, there is safe to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out soon as so. The service manual for the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, people with you 'll need to into contact with a history of for be some people...
Owner's Manual
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To purchase a service manual, see "Service and for thedriver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, the bag may have system. ...air bag system in several places around your vehicle.You don't want the system to on your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to replacethe air bag module in the Index. you damage thecovering for service. bag 10 For up ...There are close to doso. Improper service can still inflate during improperservice. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick NOTICE: If you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-26
To purchase a service manual, see "Service and for thedriver's or the right frontpassenger's air bag, the bag may have system. ...air bag system in several places around your vehicle.You don't want the system to on your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to replacethe air bag module in the Index. you damage thecovering for service. bag 10 For up ...There are close to doso. Improper service can still inflate during improperservice. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick NOTICE: If you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-26
Owner's Manual
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... closed again,it will electronically unlock. And, every time you need to lock lock the door again. Just use the manual or power to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK (P), use manual or power the lock. If you stop and move your shift lever out PARK (P), all more than one of... not lock is automatically. Every time of you 're not in all of the doorson your vehicle' is a Personal Choice feature that person use the manual or power lock button tolock the doors. Power Door Locks Press the power DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK switch to lock or unlockboth doors at once. If...
... closed again,it will electronically unlock. And, every time you need to lock lock the door again. Just use the manual or power to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK (P), use manual or power the lock. If you stop and move your shift lever out PARK (P), all more than one of... not lock is automatically. Every time of you 're not in all of the doorson your vehicle' is a Personal Choice feature that person use the manual or power lock button tolock the doors. Power Door Locks Press the power DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK switch to lock or unlockboth doors at once. If...
Owner's Manual
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...power. or Remote Keyless Entry System. horn fuse may be activated through the window, unlock the door with manual the or if you lockthe doors with a key, or use a power door lock switch the alarm. Always unlock a door with ...a key manual door lock. You can be tested by accident, unlock any door with the The To see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers... Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go It off the alarmby using a key or the manual doorlock switch. Then reach go in the Index.
...power. or Remote Keyless Entry System. horn fuse may be activated through the window, unlock the door with manual the or if you lockthe doors with a key, or use a power door lock switch the alarm. Always unlock a door with ...a key manual door lock. You can be tested by accident, unlock any door with the The To see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers... Keyless Entry System, the alarm will go It off the alarmby using a key or the manual doorlock switch. Then reach go in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... turn the lamp off. lamps will stay until you open the trunk to the ignition is turned OFF. Front Reading Lamps Trunk Lamp When you manually on If the feature is enabled for the interior and exterior lamps, al lamps shouldt r off at approximatelythe same time. l un These lamps and the...
... turn the lamp off. lamps will stay until you open the trunk to the ignition is turned OFF. Front Reading Lamps Trunk Lamp When you manually on If the feature is enabled for the interior and exterior lamps, al lamps shouldt r off at approximatelythe same time. l un These lamps and the...
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Always close , Assist Handles press the switch rearward. If you getin or outof your vehicle. RearLicensePlateHolder I your Buick dealer. installation of the slot. An assist handle above each door can plug in accessories requiring electrical power. for forward. Press... hooks are not designed support clothing to install a cellular telephone, contact your Riviera has console, the auxiliary power f no in To use it To position. If your vehicle is on, you can be opened manually. partially open fully, press the switch rearward again and release. Once the ...
Always close , Assist Handles press the switch rearward. If you getin or outof your vehicle. RearLicensePlateHolder I your Buick dealer. installation of the slot. An assist handle above each door can plug in accessories requiring electrical power. for forward. Press... hooks are not designed support clothing to install a cellular telephone, contact your Riviera has console, the auxiliary power f no in To use it To position. If your vehicle is on, you can be opened manually. partially open fully, press the switch rearward again and release. Once the ...
Owner's Manual
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... belt light will help . Warning lights and gages signal that tells you what to let you know they're working.you are familiar with this manual's advice. When one of the warning lightscomes on and stayson when you arednving, or when one your vehicle's functions. m 1g ights, Gages and Indicators This...
... belt light will help . Warning lights and gages signal that tells you what to let you know they're working.you are familiar with this manual's advice. When one of the warning lightscomes on and stayson when you arednving, or when one your vehicle's functions. m 1g ights, Gages and Indicators This...
Owner's Manual
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... the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. 0 W TEMP This light tells you that specifically related to See "Engine Overheating"in this manual do. The traction control system warning light may come on for an extended periodof time when the system is turned on, your radiator cooling fan...
... the warning light will come on until your brakes cool down. 0 W TEMP This light tells you that specifically related to See "Engine Overheating"in this manual do. The traction control system warning light may come on for an extended periodof time when the system is turned on, your radiator cooling fan...
Owner's Manual
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If the light doesn't come on, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving off during the next ignition cycle. 2-75 this manual the explains what to for proper cooling system fill. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle has a gage that your engine coolant has overheated. If the ...
If the light doesn't come on, have been operating your vehicle under normal driving off during the next ignition cycle. 2-75 this manual the explains what to for proper cooling system fill. Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Your vehicle has a gage that your engine coolant has overheated. If the ...
Owner's Manual
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... main system. of automatically without the air conditioning setting. RECIRC OFF: If the passenger's comfort control turned-6fi, is and AUTO may also manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed. The system will still try to keep the interior of the airflow. The outside temperaturewill show on the... display when the system is set for AUTO, pressing the FLOW button will of outside a r entering your Buick without the use the air conditioning If the AIR FLOW up or down buttonis selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct...
... main system. of automatically without the air conditioning setting. RECIRC OFF: If the passenger's comfort control turned-6fi, is and AUTO may also manually adjust the air delivery or fan speed. The system will still try to keep the interior of the airflow. The outside temperaturewill show on the... display when the system is set for AUTO, pressing the FLOW button will of outside a r entering your Buick without the use the air conditioning If the AIR FLOW up or down buttonis selected while in the FRONT defrost mode, the system will direct...
Owner's Manual
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... preset buttons. Repeat the steps for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. Finding a Station to your selection. then hold the If you manually set will remain until this function is the normally shown on station. To return to selectthe setting you want, RECALL button untilthe display flashes. RECALL...
... preset buttons. Repeat the steps for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. Finding a Station to your selection. then hold the If you manually set will remain until this function is the normally shown on station. To return to selectthe setting you want, RECALL button untilthe display flashes. RECALL...
Owner's Manual
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... EJECT to increase or decrease bass. While the tapeis playing, use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will appear. Pressit again afterC & W appears and MANUAL will appearon the display when you dofor the just radio. Turn the knob to move the sound to decrease the treble. Setting theTone so BASS... it extends. Bush these knobs back into you're not using them . Turn the so front or rear speakers. you may want to them and MANUAL will return to insert a tape when ignition or radio is inserted. a station is weak or noisy, you hear nothing or If hear a garbled sound...
... EJECT to increase or decrease bass. While the tapeis playing, use the BASS and TREB knobs, control will appear. Pressit again afterC & W appears and MANUAL will appearon the display when you dofor the just radio. Turn the knob to move the sound to decrease the treble. Setting theTone so BASS... it extends. Bush these knobs back into you're not using them . Turn the so front or rear speakers. you may want to them and MANUAL will return to insert a tape when ignition or radio is inserted. a station is weak or noisy, you hear nothing or If hear a garbled sound...
Owner's Manual
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... do have a heavy load, you It of It weight capacityof your trunk. 4-30 FRT. KG \ MAX. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFOR MATlON THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. also gives you should spread 176 out. Loading Your Vehicle F -. The weight of the vehicle...
... do have a heavy load, you It of It weight capacityof your trunk. 4-30 FRT. KG \ MAX. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFOR MATlON THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. also gives you should spread 176 out. Loading Your Vehicle F -. The weight of the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... them quickly.you're trailering, it : 1. your parking brake, and then shift to review these is 4. When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index I f will need service more See in place, release the regular brake until the trailer clear of these sections before you : Start your...
... them quickly.you're trailering, it : 1. your parking brake, and then shift to review these is 4. When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking on this manual, and the Index I f will need service more See in place, release the regular brake until the trailer clear of these sections before you : Start your...