1997 Buick Riviera Support Question
1997 Buick Riviera Support Question
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Question posted by nataliebedford2000 on July 11th, 2013
97 Buick Riviera ... Starts Won't Stay Running...
now tht i have replaced battery.. car start wont stay running unless i keep hitting gas... is rough... only way keep it running.... hv replaced fuel filter... as well as all kinds of other stuff... whr.do i go next....
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
... keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to drive under different conditions. the Features and Controls This section explains how to use . The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to start and operate...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... Roadmaster. the The success of hit by the French government. Buick was the only to car complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to-New York race in and around the world. Buick drew plentyof attention becauseit could climb hills and run through mud like no other car. As a builder premier automobiles, Buick was the first car to Santiago, Chilein 1914...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
And there different rules for smaller in an if accident -- We'll start with the driver position. Being a good driver doesn't protectyou from home, why should I wear safety belts? for Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your Buick, this see the part of adult size.
And the greatest number serious injuries...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
...but don't replace them properly. Air bags are using the buckle for anyone, th&&y:to inflate all way and start again. Your Buick has two ...air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger. If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be severely injured orkilled in a crash if you aren't wearing your chance hitting...
Owner's Manual - Page 37
...want the system to on your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to minutes after theignition key is turned off and the battery disconnected, an air is equipped with yellow ...inflate while someone is qualified to an airbag when it inflates.
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick
NOTICE:
If you damage thecovering for service. You may not work properly. Avoid wires ...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
NOTICE:
Your Buick has a number of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.You may be a bar-coded key... other locks. But you need a new ignition key. However, if the ignition key does not have extra keys.
2-3 When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have to damage your Buick dealer the correct key code if you can help prevent theft.
Owner's Manual - Page 77
... it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)
If your Buick has this system, if your trunk or glovebox. If the SECURITY light stays or flashes when the on ignition is turned on . The SECURITY light should be ... the doors except the driver's. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on , there is a problem with the system and the vehicle should go off .
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... starter won't work and fuel won 't work , and the key appears to be serviced by the PASS-Key system. your Buick dealer or a 1 1 locksmith who can service the PASS-Key I1 to restart your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS-Key. See your vehicle does start and the SECURITY light comes...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
... return toRUN for normal driving.
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2-20 Even when the engine is not running ,you must have your vehiclein motion while the engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. This is the only position in which you start your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning lights. 's 'is...
Owner's Manual - Page 82
...doesn't start (or starts but then stops), it there you hold your key in any other position-- When theengine starts, let go of the key.The idle speed will cause your battery to be...drained much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all way to PARK (P) if your Buick is stopped. Your engine won 't start right away, hold the key in START for This clears the extra gasoline the engine....
Owner's Manual - Page 86
...brakes before you shift wish. (Press theshift lever button before starting the engine. To rock your vehicle back and to your transaxle...running at high speed) is in the Index. push the shift lever a l l the way into the gear you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition If key is dangerous. Unless...
Your Buick has brake-transaxle shdt a interlock. Ensure the shift lever is...
Owner's Manual - Page 92
...the a of (P), try this: PARK
u-you shift fromPARK (P). push the shift leverall the way into floor PARK (P) and also release shift lever button on the shift modelsas you don't ....
the pressure from P R (P) when the ignition isin RUN. You before moving the shift lever.) ever hold the brake until end of PARK (P)
Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Shifting Out of Step ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131
...will come on. on for about 70 seconds. and even be Warning lights come on and stay on be dangerous. If the driver's beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will...cause an expensive repair or replacement.
The pictures will see in the details on briefly when you of few will help . Safety BeltReminder Light
When the keyis turned to RUN or START, a chime will come...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
...when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the light still stays on, or comes on again ... system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you start the engine again to light doesn't come on then, have fixed so...LOCK
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TRACTION OFF
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If the light stays on for several seconds. Adjust your engine and may stay on , turn RUN.
Traction Control System Warning Light (Option)
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Owner's Manual - Page 176
...up the for if distance you won't have a "running start to pass, you will be increasing speedas the time ... the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the other cars are some tips passing: for
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"Drive ahead."...two-lane highway is clear to accelerate but stay in traffic for traffic signs, pavement markings and..., for a better time. If the way is a potentially dangerous move into the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
... hurt you.
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Jump Starting
If your battery has down, you may wantto use run
another vehicle and some or all of the road about300 feet (100 m) behind your warranty. Trying to yourvehicle that wouldn't be covered by pushing or pulling it won't work, and it Buick.
If you don't follow these stepsexactly, some jumper...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
...parking brake. This will avoid start even when the engine up is back seat.)
5-4 Your Riviera has a remote positive
terminal for this purpose. (The battery under the is not running and can reach, but be... Buick, and the bad grounding could cause a ground Tum off the ignition on each other.If they are, it could sparks and help save both batteries. An electric fan can start ...
Owner's Manual - Page 245
...start a fire. Make sure you even when the engineis not running. An electric fanunder thehood can on , it may not fitor have proper venting, and your tank if is Open the fuel... soon as possible. "Cleaning the See Outside of Your Buick" in hot weather. Things that will burn ontoa hot engine...put the cap back on hot engine get parts and start up and injure you fully install the cap. too ...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... you may a choose to 0 With your foot on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. three seconds in PARK (P). fluid level if you have to follow the instructions al ... run at normal operating temperature, which 1SO"F to200°F is (82°C to 93°C). Keep the engine running. are above 90 O F (32"C ) . How to Check
Because this done at your Buick dealership...
Owner's Manual - Page 269
...gas that can explode.You can be secured to the floor Pan (E).
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Also, for your battery from the battery. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle25 days for (-) or more, takeoff the black, negative cable from running... (C) on each sidethe battery, and the of vent assembly grommet(D) must be badly hurt if you aren't careful.
See "Jump Starting" in the Index. ...
