Owner's Manual
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... Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. i yellowblue The 1999 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance...
... Driving and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. i yellowblue The 1999 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use . Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES v
... EXPLODE BATTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: MASTER LIGHTING SWITCH These symbols are on some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR BAG FOG LAMPS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES v
Owner's Manual
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... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-40 2-43 2-46 2-52 2-58 2-58 2-60 2-64 2-68 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet...
... Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry System Trunk Theft Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) PASS-KeyR II New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (Option) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-40 2-43 2-46 2-52 2-58 2-58 2-60 2-64 2-68 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Accessory Power Outlet...
Owner's Manual
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... not work if the key is running. Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds will lock automatically after five seconds. Release the power door lock switch. yellowblue Delayed Locking This Personal Choice feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. This procedure changes the mode for each driver's remote keyless entry transmitter. If either door is active. To turn this feature off for only the transmitter used to signal that the lock delay...
... not work if the key is running. Pressing the door lock switch twice within two seconds will lock automatically after five seconds. Release the power door lock switch. yellowblue Delayed Locking This Personal Choice feature lets the driver delay the actual locking of the vehicle. This procedure changes the mode for each driver's remote keyless entry transmitter. If either door is active. To turn this feature off for only the transmitter used to signal that the lock delay...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's door will flash for up to 30 feet (9 m). If the transmitter does not work or if you 're still having trouble, see your vehicle for the transmitter to work when the ignition is on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will unlock when UNLOCK is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). See "Illuminated Entry...
... driver's door will flash for up to 30 feet (9 m). If the transmitter does not work or if you 're still having trouble, see your vehicle for the transmitter to work when the ignition is on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will unlock when UNLOCK is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). See "Illuminated Entry...
Owner's Manual
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... Remote Keyless Entry Personal Choice Features The following modes may be programmed to the driver's preference for each transmitter. no response when unlocking vehicle. no response when unlocking vehicle. The following list of PARK (P). Mode 3: Headlamps, parking lamps and cornering lamps (if equipped) flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in dark conditions. Mode 1: No response when locking; D Memory Seat...
... Remote Keyless Entry Personal Choice Features The following modes may be programmed to the driver's preference for each transmitter. no response when unlocking vehicle. no response when unlocking vehicle. The following list of PARK (P). Mode 3: Headlamps, parking lamps and cornering lamps (if equipped) flash when locking and when unlocking vehicle. door locks to automatically lock or unlock when shifting in dark conditions. Mode 1: No response when locking; D Memory Seat...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake pedal with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2-28 Hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you are towing a trailer and are parking on fairly level ground, use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can roll. This will follow . If you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. Console Shift Lever...
... the parking brake pedal with the parking brake firmly set the parking brake. 2-28 Hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on and a chime sounds until you are towing a trailer and are parking on fairly level ground, use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can roll. This will follow . If you release the parking brake or recycle the ignition. Console Shift Lever...
Owner's Manual
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This light comes on to remind you to the drive gear you can shift from PARK (P). Turn the key to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Start the vehicle and then shift to apply the brake pedal before you want . (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still...
This light comes on to remind you to the drive gear you can shift from PARK (P). Turn the key to turn off the retained accessory power feature. 2. Start the vehicle and then shift to apply the brake pedal before you want . (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.) If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever -- Apply and hold the brake pedal down but still...
Owner's Manual
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Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the same time allows the system to control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. This is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. RECIRC cannot be selected with the system in the OFF mode. Pressing the OFF button a second time will turn off the VENT selection, push the VENT button again. The system...
Selecting VENT and the AUTO button at the same time allows the system to control automatically without the air conditioning compressor working. This is helpful when you are FLOOR, FLOOR-MID, MID and WINDSHIELD-FLOOR. RECIRC cannot be selected with the system in the OFF mode. Pressing the OFF button a second time will turn off the VENT selection, push the VENT button again. The system...
Owner's Manual
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... the air outlets. The front seat passenger can get fresh air by selecting any airflow choice (except the rear window defogger) and any fan speed. Push the OFF button on the passenger's door. yellowblue Passenger Zone Comfort Control This system can be set up to turn off this part of the system. Adjust the temperature by turning the COMFORT CONTROL knob on the main control panel once...
... the air outlets. The front seat passenger can get fresh air by selecting any airflow choice (except the rear window defogger) and any fan speed. Push the OFF button on the passenger's door. yellowblue Passenger Zone Comfort Control This system can be set up to turn off this part of the system. Adjust the temperature by turning the COMFORT CONTROL knob on the main control panel once...
Owner's Manual
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..., steer the vehicle the way you want to "Traction Control" in emergencies like these problems by braking -- You can lose control. Refer to go , and slow down. Under less favorable conditions you'll want it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are times when steering can be more effective than braking. if you should you do their work where...
..., steer the vehicle the way you want to "Traction Control" in emergencies like these problems by braking -- You can lose control. Refer to go , and slow down. Under less favorable conditions you'll want it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are times when steering can be more effective than braking. if you should you do their work where...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle can drive normally. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Tow a trailer. If there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3). If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your warranty. 2. You may decide not to lift the hood...
... vehicle can drive normally. The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. otherwise, shift to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the window as necessary. 3. Tow a trailer. If there's still no sign of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE ( ) or THIRD (3). If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your warranty. 2. You may decide not to lift the hood...
Owner's Manual
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... it shows how to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-8 6-8 6-11 6-15 6-17 6-18 6-20 6-21 6-25 6-26 6-29 6-31 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-51 6-54 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-61 6-66 6-66 6-67 6-67 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your...
... it shows how to its appearance care. 6-2 6-3 6-5 6-8 6-8 6-11 6-15 6-17 6-18 6-20 6-21 6-25 6-26 6-29 6-31 Service Fuel Filling Your Tank Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Supercharger Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Coolant Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement 6-39 6-47 6-48 6-51 6-54 6-54 6-55 6-56 6-57 6-61 6-66 6-66 6-67 6-67 Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Oil Dipstick E. Air Cleaner 6-10 Remote Positive Battery Terminal C. yellowblue 3800 Supercharged V6 (L67) Engine When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here's what you will see: A. Oil Fill Cap F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Brake Master Cylinder H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Radiator Pressure Cap D.
Engine Oil Dipstick E. Air Cleaner 6-10 Remote Positive Battery Terminal C. yellowblue 3800 Supercharged V6 (L67) Engine When you open the hood on the 3800 Supercharged engine, here's what you will see: A. Oil Fill Cap F. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank I. Brake Master Cylinder H. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick G. Radiator Pressure Cap D.
Owner's Manual
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... brake pads for wear. 6-28 When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have built-in Section 7 of brake trouble. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle serviced. See "Brake System Inspection" in wear indicators that soon your brakes won't work well. Brake linings should always be a sign of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake...
... brake pads for wear. 6-28 When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have built-in Section 7 of brake trouble. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle serviced. See "Brake System Inspection" in wear indicators that soon your brakes won't work well. Brake linings should always be a sign of this manual under Part C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." Brake...
Owner's Manual
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... have a crash. It's all wheels. If you ever replace your tires with the wheels on your vehicle when it was developed for mud and snow). CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle will...
... have a crash. It's all wheels. If you ever replace your tires with the wheels on your vehicle when it was developed for mud and snow). CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also cause damage to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on your vehicle will...
Owner's Manual
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.... Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. More fluid may be necessary. Cooling System ...13.0 quarts (12.3 L) Engine Crankcase Oil change with filter change ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Fuel Tank ...18.5 gallons (70.0 L) Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N·m) Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on other bulbs, contact your dealer's service department. All capacities are given in this manual. 6-66 R-134a Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood. Tension...
.... Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. More fluid may be necessary. Cooling System ...13.0 quarts (12.3 L) Engine Crankcase Oil change with filter change ...4.5 quarts (4.3 L) Fuel Tank ...18.5 gallons (70.0 L) Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N·m) Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on other bulbs, contact your dealer's service department. All capacities are given in this manual. 6-66 R-134a Air Conditioning See refrigerant charge label under the hood. Tension...
Owner's Manual
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..., with the parking brake set the parking brake. Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to LOCK in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. yellowblue Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your vehicle could be damaged. D The key should turn the ignition key to LOCK only when the shift lever is in LOCK. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to PARK (P).
..., with the parking brake set the parking brake. Park on the regular brake, set , try to turn to LOCK in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the underbody. yellowblue Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your vehicle could be damaged. D The key should turn the ignition key to LOCK only when the shift lever is in LOCK. Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to PARK (P).
Owner's Manual
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...: Owner's Manual only. yellowblue 1999 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE...
...: Owner's Manual only. yellowblue 1999 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in the diagnosis and service of the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE...
Owner's Manual
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... ...2-45 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-30 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-33 Seat Passengers ...1-29 Window Defogger ...3-6 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...6-63, 6-64 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6-35 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Day/Night ...2-46 Inside Day/Night ...2-46 With Compass ...2-47 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-36 Recovery Tank, Coolant ...5-11, 5-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-29 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-67 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-5 Keyless Entry ...2-8 Trunk Release ...2-13 Trunk Release Lockout ...2-14...
... ...2-45 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-30 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-33 Seat Passengers ...1-29 Window Defogger ...3-6 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...6-63, 6-64 Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6-35 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Day/Night ...2-46 Inside Day/Night ...2-46 With Compass ...2-47 Reclining Front Seatbacks ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-36 Recovery Tank, Coolant ...5-11, 5-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-29 Refrigerants, Air Conditioning ...6-67 Remote Fuel Door Release ...6-5 Keyless Entry ...2-8 Trunk Release ...2-13 Trunk Release Lockout ...2-14...