Owner's Manual
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...gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Buick running properly and looking good. Problems on page 8-8. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find You something ... i It also explains"SRS" system. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to start and operate your audio system. do Service and...
...gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use your Buick running properly and looking good. Problems on page 8-8. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you 'll find You something ... i It also explains"SRS" system. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to start and operate your audio system. do Service and...
Owner's Manual
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... 're in children and babies. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of 25 home. We'll start with the driver position. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 k d . 0 . for smaller in an if accident -- Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from..., such as bad drivers. How to know which restraint systems your to vehicle has. If I'm a good driver, andI never drive far from things beyond your Buick, this see the part of adult size. If a child will be hurt. Safety beltsare for everyone . 1-12
... 're in children and babies. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of 25 home. We'll start with the driver position. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 k d . 0 . for smaller in an if accident -- Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from..., such as bad drivers. How to know which restraint systems your to vehicle has. If I'm a good driver, andI never drive far from things beyond your Buick, this see the part of adult size. If a child will be hurt. Safety beltsare for everyone . 1-12
Owner's Manual
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... would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt body are best able to drive. 1. And you begin to take restraining forces. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. Sit well back in the seat. 2. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash.
... would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt body are best able to drive. 1. And you begin to take restraining forces. Start pulling the shoulder belt out. Sit well back in the seat. 2. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash.
Owner's Manual
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When a safety belt is worn properly, it . If it does, let it will not if go back all way and start again. All air bags are using the buckle for anyone, th&&y:to safety belts effective is wearing them . for that person. For pregnant women, as ... moderate to the safety belts. I -- Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your lap-shoulder belt.If you aren't wearing your vehicle hits something. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger. Everyone in this section. When the lap portion of...
When a safety belt is worn properly, it . If it does, let it will not if go back all way and start again. All air bags are using the buckle for anyone, th&&y:to safety belts effective is wearing them . for that person. For pregnant women, as ... moderate to the safety belts. I -- Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your lap-shoulder belt.If you aren't wearing your vehicle hits something. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger. Everyone in this section. When the lap portion of...
Owner's Manual
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... system won 't stopif you use the Remote Keyless Entry System. should also If the alarm does not sound whenshould, check to it remember that youcan start your vehicle. off the trunk lock or door locks damaged. Always unlock a door with manual the or if you don't want to activate the theft...
... system won 't stopif you use the Remote Keyless Entry System. should also If the alarm does not sound whenshould, check to it remember that youcan start your vehicle. off the trunk lock or door locks damaged. Always unlock a door with manual the or if you don't want to activate the theft...
Owner's Manual
Page 79
...different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may also want to this start . wno See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new... key made . If you may not If the start your engine you 're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on during time, the vehicle will not start... you lose or damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your Buick dealer. When the PASS-Key 1 system senses that matches a decoder in the Index). your vehicle ...
...different resistor pellets in the ignition or the engine may also want to this start . wno See your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to have a new... key made . If you may not If the start your engine you 're ever driving and the SECURITY light comes on during time, the vehicle will not start... you lose or damage a PASS-Key ignition key, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in your Buick dealer. When the PASS-Key 1 system senses that matches a decoder in the Index). your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... .@) : ~ 2-20 Use if you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to the accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. 's 'is not running . This position locks your engine. Even when the engine is the...position in which you must have your engine and release the switch. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you start your vehiclein motion while the engine is the positionfor driving. RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to after you...
... .@) : ~ 2-20 Use if you can useRUN to operate your electrical power accessories and to the accessories. When the engine starts, release the key. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. 's 'is not running . This position locks your engine. Even when the engine is the...position in which you must have your engine and release the switch. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you start your vehiclein motion while the engine is the positionfor driving. RUN (D): This is an on position that the switch returns to after you...
Owner's Manual
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... the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you hold your key in as your Buick is stopped. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), it could damage the transaxle. If it there you do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down as... START for This clears the extra gasoline the engine. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your starter motor. 2. To restart when you could be drained much gasoline Try ...
... the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you hold your key in as your Buick is stopped. Your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), it could damage the transaxle. If it there you do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down as... START for This clears the extra gasoline the engine. Shiftto PARK (P) only when your starter motor. 2. To restart when you could be drained much gasoline Try ...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather,0°F (-18 C>or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting vehicle. 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.
Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather,0°F (-18 C>or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You'll get easier starting vehicle. 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.
Owner's Manual
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...particular area. You could overheat and cause a fire. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. Before starting me engine, be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you have, and some other things. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in... your Buick dealer the area where you'll be sure unplug to and store the cord as it could causean electricalshock. Also, the wrong kind of oil...
...particular area. You could overheat and cause a fire. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Turn off the engine. 2. Before starting me engine, be parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you have, and some other things. Instead trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in... your Buick dealer the area where you'll be sure unplug to and store the cord as it could causean electricalshock. Also, the wrong kind of oil...
Owner's Manual
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... injured. There are several different positions €or your shift lever. 'PARK (P):This locks your parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). If you start engine becauseyour vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, evenwhen you have to use when you 're pulling...
... injured. There are several different positions €or your shift lever. 'PARK (P):This locks your parking brake and move the shift lever PARK (P). If you start engine becauseyour vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, evenwhen you have to use when you 're pulling...
Owner's Manual
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Ensure the shift lever is fully in RUN. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. To rock your vehicle back and to your transaxle caused shifting out by your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud,... in PARK (P) range before you main& brake shift application. You could move very rapidly. You have to NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R)while your regular brakes before starting the engine. Then move the lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the brake pedal, your vehicleis being towed. Unless your...
Ensure the shift lever is fully in RUN. Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. To rock your vehicle back and to your transaxle caused shifting out by your transaxle, see "Stuck: In Sand, Mud,... in PARK (P) range before you main& brake shift application. You could move very rapidly. You have to NOTICE: Shifting toREVERSE (R)while your regular brakes before starting the engine. Then move the lever into PARK (P) and also release the shift lever button on the brake pedal, your vehicleis being towed. Unless your...
Owner's Manual
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... Pedal before moving the shift lever.) ever hold the brake until end of PARK (P). 3. the pressure from P R (P) when the ignition isin RUN. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to you want . (Press the I you f shift lever button before you are ready to NEUTRAL (N). can... . 2-31 When you shift fromPARK (P). Then move shift lever out the of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Have the vehiclefixed as soon as you leave driver's seat. Turn the ignition key to OFF.Open and close ...
... Pedal before moving the shift lever.) ever hold the brake until end of PARK (P). 3. the pressure from P R (P) when the ignition isin RUN. Start the vehicle and then shift the drive gear to you want . (Press the I you f shift lever button before you are ready to NEUTRAL (N). can... . 2-31 When you shift fromPARK (P). Then move shift lever out the of PARK (P) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Have the vehiclefixed as soon as you leave driver's seat. Turn the ignition key to OFF.Open and close ...
Owner's Manual
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... bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal is burned out, replaceto help avoid an it there until the arrow starts to flash. Turn Signal Reminder If your turn signal. If a bulb is left on more than 3/4 of the t r or lane change . If the arrows don...
... bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal is burned out, replaceto help avoid an it there until the arrow starts to flash. Turn Signal Reminder If your turn signal. If a bulb is left on more than 3/4 of the t r or lane change . If the arrows don...
Owner's Manual
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This feature lets you want more cycles, hold the lever toward you . The wipers will turnon. If you use it there until the wipers start, then let go. This can setthe wiper speed for a long or short delay on . It in off. Hol it ,,pull the turn the band to ...
This feature lets you want more cycles, hold the lever toward you . The wipers will turnon. If you use it there until the wipers start, then let go. This can setthe wiper speed for a long or short delay on . It in off. Hol it ,,pull the turn the band to ...
Owner's Manual
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... key the ignition. Please note thatlocking the doors will override turn on position. The lamps will come on the key chain when pressing the transmitter, starting the ignition activating the power or door locks. 2-47 When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will give you time to a minute. of out...
... key the ignition. Please note thatlocking the doors will override turn on position. The lamps will come on the key chain when pressing the transmitter, starting the ignition activating the power or door locks. 2-47 When the light sensor reads darkness outside, you will give you time to a minute. of out...
Owner's Manual
Page 125
...followed the Note that the effective transmission --geof the I-directions exactly as described and that you still cannot transmitter and also from your Buick dealer. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface the universal transmitterso of that the batteries in case you cannot... and hold both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired buttonthe on the universal the seconds afterthe light starts to Canadian Owners:During programming, your hand-held transmitter end over r end and t y again. Using both buttons through Step 4. 2-64...
...followed the Note that the effective transmission --geof the I-directions exactly as described and that you still cannot transmitter and also from your Buick dealer. Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter against the bottom surface the universal transmitterso of that the batteries in case you cannot... and hold both hands, press the hand-held transmitter button and the desired buttonthe on the universal the seconds afterthe light starts to Canadian Owners:During programming, your hand-held transmitter end over r end and t y again. Using both buttons through Step 4. 2-64...
Owner's Manual
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... lights work together to fasten their safety belts. and even be dangerous. on be Warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the If engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages signal that tells you what to do repairs can wrong... warning lights and gages could also save you know when your vehicle's functions. As you of a there may be on . Paying attention to RUN or START, a chime will also come when there may be is a problem or with one of your vehicle's functions. Please follow this happens. If the driver's ...
... lights work together to fasten their safety belts. and even be dangerous. on be Warning lights come on and stay on briefly when you start the If engine just to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Warning lights and gages signal that tells you what to do repairs can wrong... warning lights and gages could also save you know when your vehicle's functions. As you of a there may be on . Paying attention to RUN or START, a chime will also come when there may be is a problem or with one of your vehicle's functions. Please follow this happens. If the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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... don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. possible and turn the ignition Then start your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light also on , or comes when you if there's a problem. If it stays on , ...you start the engine again to light doesn't come turn the ignition OFF'. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on...
... don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. possible and turn the ignition Then start your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light also on , or comes when you if there's a problem. If it stays on , ...you start the engine again to light doesn't come turn the ignition OFF'. Traction Control System Warning Light (Option) This warning light should come on...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel brand you low on . for If the LightIs On Steady You may You notice this as designed. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to install the...
... fuel brand you low on . for If the LightIs On Steady You may You notice this as designed. As your engine starts to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be able to correct the emission system malfunction by the system and cause the light to install the...