Owner's Manual
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... ce votre concessionaireou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Division wheneverit appears in this manual. .Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there :if you ever need when you sell it If the vehicle, please leave this manualit so the... new in owner can use it was printed.We reserve the right to 'make changes in U.S.A. P r No. 25645980 B First Edition at the time it . We support voluntary technician certification.. I BUICK GENERAL MOTORS, GM,the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name RIVERA are the ....
... ce votre concessionaireou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Division wheneverit appears in this manual. .Please keep this manual in your Buick, so it will be there :if you ever need when you sell it If the vehicle, please leave this manualit so the... new in owner can use it was printed.We reserve the right to 'make changes in U.S.A. P r No. 25645980 B First Edition at the time it . We support voluntary technician certification.. I BUICK GENERAL MOTORS, GM,the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and name RIVERA are the ....
Owner's Manual
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...by the French government. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and Roadmaster. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was hard of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's Test Hill First Buick Factory V Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could...that won racing 500 trophies in 1906.And a Buick was awarded Croix de Guerre the by the Great Depression. However, new General Manager Harlow H. Buick was the only to car complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1909 and 1910, including successes ...
...by the French government. Buick's endurance and reliability were world famous. Curtice created popular new models including the Special and Roadmaster. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was hard of Buick engines was visible not only on Buick's Test Hill First Buick Factory V Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could...that won racing 500 trophies in 1906.And a Buick was awarded Croix de Guerre the by the Great Depression. However, new General Manager Harlow H. Buick was the only to car complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in 1909 and 1910, including successes ...
Owner's Manual
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...i an occupant's motion not toward thoseair bags. steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates,so quickly Additional windshield breakage may also occur from A new system will inflate, you in another crash. But bags would breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in of for steering wheel hub the driver's air... over the occupant's upper body, people with you may even realizethe air bag not right front passenger air bag. What will be some new parts your prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to vehicle covers the need some smoke and dust coming from the that come...
...i an occupant's motion not toward thoseair bags. steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates,so quickly Additional windshield breakage may also occur from A new system will inflate, you in another crash. But bags would breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone in of for steering wheel hub the driver's air... over the occupant's upper body, people with you may even realizethe air bag not right front passenger air bag. What will be some new parts your prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to vehicle covers the need some smoke and dust coming from the that come...
Owner's Manual
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... you . Look any opened or broken air bag covers, and have it , and useit crash. Don'tlet someone else use it torn or frayed, get a new one right away. to orderit, take the heaviest coat you choose.
... you . Look any opened or broken air bag covers, and have it , and useit crash. Don'tlet someone else use it torn or frayed, get a new one right away. to orderit, take the heaviest coat you choose.
Owner's Manual
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... repairs if may mean you in system parts.See the part on the belt near the latch plate. After a very minor collision, nothing may need new belts. You would ifbe during a more severe crash, then you 'll needreplace a r bag to be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you need to i in... a collision. Then the new belt will need new belts? If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special the part of the safety belt that says replace the belt, be sure...
... repairs if may mean you in system parts.See the part on the belt near the latch plate. After a very minor collision, nothing may need new belts. You would ifbe during a more severe crash, then you 'll needreplace a r bag to be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you need to i in... a collision. Then the new belt will need new belts? If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special the part of the safety belt that says replace the belt, be sure...
Owner's Manual
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If your ignition keys don't for the ignition only. 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 need a new ignition key. Each plug or bar-coded key tag has a code that can have a lot of features that tells... on it your dealer or a qualified locksmith to first owner. be able to get in a safe place. Keep the tags plugs in . But you can help prevent theft. NOTICE: Your Buick ...
If your ignition keys don't for the ignition only. 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 need a new ignition key. Each plug or bar-coded key tag has a code that can have a lot of features that tells... on it your dealer or a qualified locksmith to first owner. be able to get in a safe place. Keep the tags plugs in . But you can help prevent theft. NOTICE: Your Buick ...
Owner's Manual
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... go to your remote keyless in entry transmitter should last about two years. When doors have to get close to your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will overridethis feature. Once your dealer. Press and holdthe power door lock switch throughout this , reset itself onceall the doors have... switch is off for each remote transmitter. still The lock delay is of the vehicle. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is your Buick dealer to match transmitters to prevent is again. The delayed lockingfeature can be matched.
... go to your remote keyless in entry transmitter should last about two years. When doors have to get close to your dealer has coded the new transmitter, the lost transmitter will overridethis feature. Once your dealer. Press and holdthe power door lock switch throughout this , reset itself onceall the doors have... switch is off for each remote transmitter. still The lock delay is of the vehicle. Press the UNLOCK button on the remote transmitter is your Buick dealer to match transmitters to prevent is again. The delayed lockingfeature can be matched.
Owner's Manual
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... driving and the SECURITY light comes on during this start and the SECURITY light comes Turn an, the key may also want to have a new key made . See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to check the fuse (see I1 The ignition key must be your.... Your PASS-Key 1 system, however,is not protected by your vehicle needs service. Wait about three minutes and try again. engine does not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key. It works when you may be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition...
... driving and the SECURITY light comes on during this start and the SECURITY light comes Turn an, the key may also want to have a new key made . See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to check the fuse (see I1 The ignition key must be your.... Your PASS-Key 1 system, however,is not protected by your vehicle needs service. Wait about three minutes and try again. engine does not start your Buick dealer or a locksmith can service the PASS-Key. It works when you may be clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try another ignition...
Owner's Manual
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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,&.
Owner's Manual
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Note your location the -me map. Repeatedly pressthe CAL switch untilthe number for the new zone is displayed, stop pressing theCAL switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds. 2-53 Hold inthe CAL switch (onthe bottom of ...
Note your location the -me map. Repeatedly pressthe CAL switch untilthe number for the new zone is displayed, stop pressing theCAL switch and the display will show compass direction within a few seconds. 2-53 Hold inthe CAL switch (onthe bottom of ...
Owner's Manual
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...and a disc are installed, system willfirst go to disc play because of the tape that is on EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons. Try a new tape to search the previous for selection on the tape. NEXT ( ) Press this button reverse the tape rapidly. CD PLAY will play. Press the ...slot button near the CD to for the next 2: selection onthe tape. Try a new tape. Your tape must have least three at least three seconds of the tape. SOURCE: Press this button to advance quickly to another part of...
...and a disc are installed, system willfirst go to disc play because of the tape that is on EJECT The system has two EJECT buttons. Try a new tape to search the previous for selection on the tape. NEXT ( ) Press this button reverse the tape rapidly. CD PLAY will play. Press the ...slot button near the CD to for the next 2: selection onthe tape. Try a new tape. Your tape must have least three at least three seconds of the tape. SOURCE: Press this button to advance quickly to another part of...
Owner's Manual
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... engine, axle or other parts your safety and that you do with trailering. Don't drivefaster than mph (90 lun/h)) to operate at the of your new vehicleis driven. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such...
... engine, axle or other parts your safety and that you do with trailering. Don't drivefaster than mph (90 lun/h)) to operate at the of your new vehicleis driven. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such...
Owner's Manual
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...has front-wheel drive. That your vehicle. operator may not correct. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have Buick dealer or a professional towing a service tow your vehicle has been changed or modified since it like ...was damaged. Dead Battery If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and ... touch care each other orany other metal. If your Riviera. "Roadside Assistance"in reverse order to The see them. 5-8 Remove the cables in See the Index. 12.
...has front-wheel drive. That your vehicle. operator may not correct. Towing Your Vehicle Try to have Buick dealer or a professional towing a service tow your vehicle has been changed or modified since it like ...was damaged. Dead Battery If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and ... touch care each other orany other metal. If your Riviera. "Roadside Assistance"in reverse order to The see them. 5-8 Remove the cables in See the Index. 12.
Owner's Manual
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..., should be60 psi It your compact spare tire or wheel with (420 Wa). That can finish Don't use your compact spare on your vehicle was new, it 's best to m) perfom well at speeds up to65 mph (105 k h for distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you want. They won't Keep...
..., should be60 psi It your compact spare tire or wheel with (420 Wa). That can finish Don't use your compact spare on your vehicle was new, it 's best to m) perfom well at speeds up to65 mph (105 k h for distances up to3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you want. They won't Keep...
Owner's Manual
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.... Then unscrew the cap all the way. Keep hands, clothing and away from painted surfaces as soon as possible. "Cleaning the See Outside of Your Buick" in hot weather. Things that will burn ontoa hot engine. 6-8 Your dealer can happen your fueltank and emissions system might be burned. You or others... may not fitor have proper venting, and your tank if is Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for If you get you need a new cap, besure to spill gasoline. NOTICE: If you . Be careful not to get parts and start up and injure you even when the engineis not...
.... Then unscrew the cap all the way. Keep hands, clothing and away from painted surfaces as soon as possible. "Cleaning the See Outside of Your Buick" in hot weather. Things that will burn ontoa hot engine. 6-8 Your dealer can happen your fueltank and emissions system might be burned. You or others... may not fitor have proper venting, and your tank if is Open the fuel filler cap slowly and wait for If you get you need a new cap, besure to spill gasoline. NOTICE: If you . Be careful not to get parts and start up and injure you even when the engineis not...
Owner's Manual
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... front right section the engine compartment. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct from the assembly. 4. Remove the old filter and install the new one. 5. As you face the frontof the vehicle,the air cleaner is in the Index. 6-16 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine when to to...
... front right section the engine compartment. Remove the air duct clamp and separate the duct from the assembly. 4. Remove the old filter and install the new one. 5. As you face the frontof the vehicle,the air cleaner is in the Index. 6-16 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule determine when to to...
Owner's Manual
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... clean water and DEX-COOL@ coolant. 6-22 NOTICE: When addingcoolant, it is important thatyou use of coolant otherthan DEX-COOL@ not is covered by your new vehicle warranty. If coolant otherthan DEX-COOL@ added to your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your engine could get too...
... clean water and DEX-COOL@ coolant. 6-22 NOTICE: When addingcoolant, it is important thatyou use of coolant otherthan DEX-COOL@ not is covered by your new vehicle warranty. If coolant otherthan DEX-COOL@ added to your cooling system can boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your engine could get too...
Owner's Manual
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... leaking out is of the brake system.If it isn't a good idea to drive with DOT-3 brake fluid. Your brake master cylinder reservoir here. When new linings putin, the fluid level are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid level the in 6-28 See "Brake System Warning Light'' the Index. A CAUTION: I - When.... If you add fluid when your brake If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on . The fluid will sound if you get new brake linings. in down toan acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
... leaking out is of the brake system.If it isn't a good idea to drive with DOT-3 brake fluid. Your brake master cylinder reservoir here. When new linings putin, the fluid level are onlytwo reasons why the brake fluid level the in 6-28 See "Brake System Warning Light'' the Index. A CAUTION: I - When.... If you add fluid when your brake If you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on . The fluid will sound if you get new brake linings. in down toan acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Owner's Manual
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... the wrong kindof fluid. This could cause a crash. For example, just afew drops of system, yourbrakes maynot workwell, or they 'll have tobe replaced. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. See ('Appearance Care" in your vehicle. What toAdd When you do need brake fluid, use theproper brake fluid. 6-29...
... the wrong kindof fluid. This could cause a crash. For example, just afew drops of system, yourbrakes maynot workwell, or they 'll have tobe replaced. Use new brake fluid from entering the reservoir. See ('Appearance Care" in your vehicle. What toAdd When you do need brake fluid, use theproper brake fluid. 6-29...
Owner's Manual
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... built-in pedal is wrong with Disc brake pads have your brakes adjust for wear. 6-30 When you are needed. I NOTICE: Continuing to help and new pads are pushing on the brake pedal y ) . See "Brake System Inspection" in brake repair. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are... C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at The brake wear warning sound means that make a your brakes won't work well. When tires are applied or lightly first Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. proper sequence toGM specifications. That could be replaced as complete axle sets.
... built-in pedal is wrong with Disc brake pads have your brakes adjust for wear. 6-30 When you are needed. I NOTICE: Continuing to help and new pads are pushing on the brake pedal y ) . See "Brake System Inspection" in brake repair. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are... C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at The brake wear warning sound means that make a your brakes won't work well. When tires are applied or lightly first Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. proper sequence toGM specifications. That could be replaced as complete axle sets.