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The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find You something you ... system. the Features and Controls This section explains how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. do Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to operate...can useit to get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different...
The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find You something you ... system. the Features and Controls This section explains how to keep your seats and safety belts properly. do Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to operate...can useit to get service and owner publications. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is ...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is ...
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... lockin place, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will freely, unless you should not do with safety belts. To fold a seatback forward if it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or a r bag system. There's one time the seatback may not fold without... seatback will move back and forth the back seat. Seatback Latches If theseatbackisn'tlocked,itcouldmove . Always press rearward on the seatback to properly. J Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you . It also tells you some help from you how use safety...
... lockin place, push the seatback toward the rear as you lift this latch. Then the seatback will freely, unless you should not do with safety belts. To fold a seatback forward if it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or a r bag system. There's one time the seatback may not fold without... seatback will move back and forth the back seat. Seatback Latches If theseatbackisn'tlocked,itcouldmove . Always press rearward on the seatback to properly. J Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you . It also tells you some help from you how use safety...
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...or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area your vehicle that is in a crash and I you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be seriously injured orkilled. Always fasten your vehicle is not of a vehicle. Be sure everyone in your safety... let anyone ride where or she can't wear he a safety belt properly.f you are in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in the Index.) 1-7 Your vehicle has a light that yourpassengers' belts are buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light"in these areas are more likely to buckle up ....
...or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area your vehicle that is in a crash and I you're not wearinga safety belt, your injuries can be seriously injured orkilled. Always fasten your vehicle is not of a vehicle. Be sure everyone in your safety... let anyone ride where or she can't wear he a safety belt properly.f you are in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in the Index.) 1-7 Your vehicle has a light that yourpassengers' belts are buckled up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light"in these areas are more likely to buckle up ....
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... people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! Suppose it goes. h most crashes are between. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. most crashes buckling up can be a bad one. Here's...You never know if you'll be a crash.If you do havea in or on wheels. 1-8 wear safety belts. A few crashes are clear. In many of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 In the facts are mild, and... the simplest vehicle. But most states and Canadian provinces, theiaw says to They work. it Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in crash, you go as fast as it 's a seat just on anything,...
... people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! Suppose it goes. h most crashes are between. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. most crashes buckling up can be a bad one. Here's...You never know if you'll be a crash.If you do havea in or on wheels. 1-8 wear safety belts. A few crashes are clear. In many of safety beltsin vehicles, 25 In the facts are mild, and... the simplest vehicle. But most states and Canadian provinces, theiaw says to They work. it Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in crash, you go as fast as it 's a seat just on anything,...
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... if you're upside down as the vehicle does. And your strongest bones take forces. Even if you can unbuckle and get most of safety belts. But you 're a vehicle that has air in the future. If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldhave to get out, much greater if is... buckle up to I be -- You stop over more time stop. and the Answers @ Won't I wear safety belts? &: A: or the safety belts! With safety belts, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But they work with so safety belts-- Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them . Air bags are...
... if you're upside down as the vehicle does. And your strongest bones take forces. Even if you can unbuckle and get most of safety belts. But you 're a vehicle that has air in the future. If my vehicle has air bags, why shouldhave to get out, much greater if is... buckle up to I be -- You stop over more time stop. and the Answers @ Won't I wear safety belts? &: A: or the safety belts! With safety belts, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But they work with so safety belts-- Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them . Air bags are...
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...one that there special things to know which restraint systems your control, such as bad drivers. Safety beltsare for Be aware that isn't your Buick, this see the part of adult size. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of 25 home... from things beyond your to vehicle has. First, you'll want know about safety are are belts and children. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 k d . 0 . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller ...
...one that there special things to know which restraint systems your control, such as bad drivers. Safety beltsare for Be aware that isn't your Buick, this see the part of adult size. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of 25 home... from things beyond your to vehicle has. First, you'll want know about safety are are belts and children. Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of (65 k d . 0 . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller ...
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... designed to open and help protect you in the Index) so you willsee a labelon the safety belt that f says to unbuckle the if safety belt quickly you . it the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end this section. Adjust the seat (to . 1-13 in the Index. ...Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. an It of on replacing For safety belts after crash, see "Seats'' in another crash. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilclicks. Here's how to make surei s secure. Pick up ...
... designed to open and help protect you in the Index) so you willsee a labelon the safety belt that f says to unbuckle the if safety belt quickly you . it the beltisn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end this section. Adjust the seat (to . 1-13 in the Index. ...Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. an It of on replacing For safety belts after crash, see "Seats'' in another crash. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilclicks. Here's how to make surei s secure. Pick up ...
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...,this applies In a lkely force to take restraining forces. if Shoulder Belt Tightness Adju: -- :nt Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment it , the beit This would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be... just touching the thighs. could cause go serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should be less If to drive. 1. These parts of the belt should over the shoulder and across the chest. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. you begin to slide under it feature....
...,this applies In a lkely force to take restraining forces. if Shoulder Belt Tightness Adju: -- :nt Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment it , the beit This would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be... just touching the thighs. could cause go serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should be less If to drive. 1. These parts of the belt should over the shoulder and across the chest. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. you begin to slide under it feature....
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a CAUTIO You can be seriously hurt if your body. Don't allow more than inch (25 mm) of slack. 1 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-16 In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury.
a CAUTIO You can be seriously hurt if your body. Don't allow more than inch (25 mm) of slack. 1 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-16 In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury.
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Always buckle your abdomen.The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. @ What's wrong with this . A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place this ? /1\ CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. In a crash, like the belt would be seriously injured your belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17
Always buckle your abdomen.The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries. @ What's wrong with this . A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place this ? /1\ CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. In a crash, like the belt would be seriously injured your belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17
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It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm.In a crash, your body would increase the chance head andneck injury. You could also severely injure internalorgans like yourliver or spleen. of Also, the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too far forward,which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You can be worn over the shoulderat all times. 1-18 What's wrong with this?
It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm.In a crash, your body would increase the chance head andneck injury. You could also severely injure internalorgans like yourliver or spleen. of Also, the beltwould apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too far forward,which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You can be worn over the shoulderat all times. 1-18 What's wrong with this?
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&: What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. aIf is twisted across the body. A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straight it . You can work properly, or ask so your dealer to spread impact forces.
&: What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. aIf is twisted across the body. A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straight it . You can work properly, or ask so your dealer to spread impact forces.
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... the out door on the buckle. just of The belt should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-20 If you can damage both the way. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out the way. Before ...you close the door, be seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the button on it, you slam the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including...
... the out door on the buckle. just of The belt should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-20 If you can damage both the way. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out the way. Before ...you close the door, be seriously injuredif they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the button on it, you slam the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including...
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...to know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The rightfront passenger's safety belt works same the way as for 1-21 Here arethe most hportant things to the safety belts. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront ...passenger. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance hitting things of the beltis pulled out...
...to know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The rightfront passenger's safety belt works same the way as for 1-21 Here arethe most hportant things to the safety belts. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront ...passenger. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance hitting things of the beltis pulled out...
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... bag can seriously injure small children. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Safety belts help keepyou in the Index for you . Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with air bags. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label... instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. i There is an electrical problem. The light tells if there is an a r bag readiness i light on right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-22 Air bags inflate wnn great force, fasterthan me blink of an eye.
... bag can seriously injure small children. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Safety belts help keepyou in the Index for you . Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with air bags. To read how, see the partof this manual called "Children" and the caution label... instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. i There is an electrical problem. The light tells if there is an a r bag readiness i light on right frontpassenger's safety belt. 1-22 Air bags inflate wnn great force, fasterthan me blink of an eye.
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.... After an air bag inflates, it stop people from being able to vehicle covers the need to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out is dust in another crash. After they instrument panelfor the right front passenger's bag, will you may even realizethe air... seeing or from leaving the vehicle. 1-25 The parts of asthma or other ar i stopping the occupant more than a fresh air by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates,so quickly Additional windshield...
.... After an air bag inflates, it stop people from being able to vehicle covers the need to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out is dust in another crash. After they instrument panelfor the right front passenger's bag, will you may even realizethe air... seeing or from leaving the vehicle. 1-25 The parts of asthma or other ar i stopping the occupant more than a fresh air by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of the vehicle after an air bag inflates? steer the vehicle, nor does it quickly deflates,so quickly Additional windshield...
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...on inflate while someone is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Donot open or break the air coverings. They are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-26 There are partsof the air bag system in several places ... or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for service. your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to replacethe air bag module in the Index. Air bags affect how your Buick should be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. To purchase...
...on inflate while someone is equipped with yellow tape or yellow connectors. Donot open or break the air coverings. They are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. you The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-26 There are partsof the air bag system in several places ... or both the air bag module and the instrument panel for service. your air bag Buick dealer and the Riviera Service Manual have to replacethe air bag module in the Index. Air bags affect how your Buick should be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. To purchase...
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aX& the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 2. 1. Pkk up the latch plate-and pull the belt across you. Don't let-it clicks. 1-29
aX& the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 2. 1. Pkk up the latch plate-and pull the belt across you. Don't let-it clicks. 1-29
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..., the comfort guides may be installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to install a comfort guide and usethe safety belt: 1. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder... belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. in There...
..., the comfort guides may be installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to install a comfort guide and usethe safety belt: 1. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder... belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. in There...