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Popular 1997 Buick Riviera Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... find You something you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to operate your Buick running properly and looking good. The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... and indicator lights:
Here are some other symbols you may find on your controls:
These symDols are some of the symbols you may see:
DOOR LOCK UNLOCK
TURN SIGNALS PARKING LAMPS
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WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM
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LIGHTER
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BRAKE
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SPEAKER
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FOG LAMPS
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
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VENTILATING FAN
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
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FUEL...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
... or break the air coverings. They are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Owner Publications" in the steering wheel or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for service. You can mean that your air bag information about servicing your Buick should be injured if you
The air bag system...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... turn , check the fuse and check for burned-out in panel will flash the un direction of a mile, for To turn off the chime, move the signal leverto the off position. If a bulb is left on more than 3/4 of the t r or lane change. turn a chime will return by lever itself when you signal a turn signal. An mow on the instrument...
Owner's Manual - Page 98
...Turn the band to signal a driver front of you that you hear a click. This feature lets you use it there until the wipers start, then let go. It in off or on MIST longer.
Hol it ,,pull the turn signal... a single wiping cycle, turn the band to low, pull turn the high-beam headlamps snow. To use your headlamps are on, this light on the instrument panel will come Release the lever...
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you know to know at a glance how your instrument panel are:
1. Warning Lights
13. Horn 16. Driver's Side Air Bag 17. Air Outlets 24. Tachometer
3. Headlamp/Instrument Panel Intensity ControVTwilight Sentinel
11. Engine Temperature Gage 5. Speedometer
6. Passenger's Side Air Bag 10. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2-67...
Owner's Manual - Page 136
...'t come on coolant.
this manual the explains what to for proper cooling system fill.
the It means that shows the engine coolant temperature. The section "Problems on , have been operating your vehicle under normal driving off vehicle and turn the engine as soon as warning light. After the coolant levelis returned toits proper...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
...trailer hitch and platform of passed vehicle before you can return to drag on the ground. Always electrical connectionat the same time. Because you avoid situations that the to And, never allow safety chains to your vehicle's brake system. This can turn with a Trailer..., If lamps, tires and rnirror adjustment.the trailer has if it becomes separated from the hitch. Acquaint yourself with...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
... are behind you 're turning with hand. of your signal when they 're a l working . When you plug a trailer lighting system your vehicle's lighting into system, its bulb warning lights may think drivers are seeing your vehicle lamps out. Your vehicle could cause the trailer to When towing a trailer, green arrows on your the instrument panel will flash turns even if the bulbs...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
... turn signal lamps flash on and off the flashers, press down on the button again.
located on top the of steering column to make your turn signals won't work no matter is what position your key in, and even if the key isn't in. To turn off . A
Your hazard warning flashers work . The hazard light on the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual - Page 273
... any cargo or loading the vehicle, exceptit should not be affected, see Buick dealer. Front Turn Signal Lamps The turn counterclockwise. 0 The vehicle must haveall four tires on a perfectly 3. .Replacethe bulb, then reassemble by pulling thetwo fasteners that hold it . Headlamps on the driver's seat. Reach in to press the locking tab and twist the bulb prepared...
Owner's Manual - Page 276
Remove the screws that secure trunk tin over the rr the taillamp area.
6-39 Exterior Rear Bulbs
The entire taillamp assembly must be removed to change any of these bulbs.To access them, do the following:
Taillamps: A, B and C Rear Turn Signal:A and C Back-up Lamps: D
1.
Owner's Manual - Page 278
Install a new bulbinto the socket. Reverse the instructions to removeit from the socket.
3. pull
the bulb straight out to replace the taillarnp assembly.
6-41 TaillampdRear Turn Signal/Back-Up Lamps
The following instructions explain how to change each bulb.
2.
1.
Remove the bulb socket assembly squeezing by the plastic lock and turning it one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.
Owner's Manual - Page 297
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Service Parts Identification Label
You'll find this label on the undersidethe spare tire of the instrument panel, on the Be sure that this labelis: yourVIN,
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ENGINE/1997 T \ ASSEMBLY CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT
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the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment.
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This isthe legal identifierfor your engine,...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
... Brake System Left Exterior Lamps Turn Signal Lamps Oxygen Sensor Climate Control Right Exterior Lamps HVAC Relay MAF Auxiliary Power Interior Lamps Chime TMNSS
Fuse 15 .16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Usage Cruise Control Perimeter Lights Not Used Not Used Radio Cooling Fan Not Used Not Used Windshield Wipers Flat Pack...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
... 14 15 16 17-22 23 24
Usage Open Electronic Level Control Trunk Release Relay Not Used Fuel Pump Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Not Used Rear Defogger Relay (Upper Zone) Rear Defogger Relay (Lower Zone) Not Used spare Spare Spare Not Used Direct Accessory Power- Accessory Open
DAP ACSRY
OPEN Under Rear Seat Fuse Block
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DEFG...
Owner's Manual - Page 304
... Instrument Panel #2 Instrument Panel #1 Heated Seats Fuel Pump Open Defog 2 Defog 1
Removing the Rear Seat Cushion
To access the battery and main boxes, the rear seat fuse cushion must be careful when removing or reinstalling the seat cushion. may wishto have your You dealer do this for you. To help avoid damage to release the front hooks. 2.
The battery's ground terminal andsome relay...
Owner's Manual - Page 316
... part. In trying to help you can easily do the work on your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center should be dangerous. Do your own maintenance work .
"Part... vehiclegood condition.
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"Part E: Maintenance Record"provides a place for warranty repairs. It also explains what should bechewed and when. They may be used whether do to help keep your to...
Owner's Manual - Page 381
...21 Roadside Assistance ...8-5 8-5 Roadside Assistance. Smaller Children and Babies ...1-34 Use During Pregnancy ...1-20 WhyTheyWork ...1-8 Rear 1-28 Outside Seat Position ...1-32 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...SeatPassengers ...1-28 Towing ...5-12 3-8 Window Defogger ...Rear Turn Signal Bulb Replacement ...6.39.6.41 Rearview Mirror Electrochromic Daymight ...2-50 2-50 Inside Daymight ...2-51...
Owner's Manual - Page 384
... Alignment ...6-48 5.31.6.70.6.71 Nut Torque ...Replacement ...6-49 5-26 Wrench ...2-34 Windows ...Express-Down...Lights. Gages and Indicators ...2-70 Warranty Information ...8-8 Washer Fluid. Remote ...Security Override ...2-15 TTYUsers ...8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...2-36 2-36 Turn Signal Reminder ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...2-35 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer...
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