Owner's Manual
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We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. Part No. 25685485 A First Edition ECopyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved ii Please keep this manual in it so the new owner can use it when you ever need it . For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language ... Litho in the product after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name RIVIERA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it was printed. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. For vehicles...
We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. Part No. 25685485 A First Edition ECopyright General Motors Corporation 1998 All Rights Reserved ii Please keep this manual in it so the new owner can use it when you ever need it . For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language ... Litho in the product after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name RIVIERA are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it was printed. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. For vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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... learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-29 1-33 1-36 1-39 1-52 1-55 1-55 1-56 Rear Seat Passengers Rear... Controls Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1
... learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-29 1-33 1-36 1-39 1-52 1-55 1-55 1-56 Rear Seat Passengers Rear... Controls Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Do not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in any area of your passengers' belts are buckled up. ...ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. yellowblue Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle. In the same crash, you should not do with seats and safety belts. In a... collision, people riding in these areas are in a crash and you are more likely to use safety belts properly. And it . You can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells ...
...vehicle that is not equipped with safety belts. Do not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Be sure everyone in any area of your passengers' belts are buckled up. ...ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. yellowblue Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle. In the same crash, you should not do with seats and safety belts. In a... collision, people riding in these areas are in a crash and you are more likely to use safety belts properly. And it . You can hit things inside or outside of the manual tells ...
Owner's Manual
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... earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. This work will show you how. The child restraint instructions will be using the instructions provided in a Rear Outside Seat Position You'll be done for you may install the anchor yourself using the lap...
... earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. This work will show you how. The child restraint instructions will be using the instructions provided in a Rear Outside Seat Position You'll be done for you may install the anchor yourself using the lap...
Owner's Manual
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... Position CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the rear seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Secure the child in a rear seat. It's always better to secure the child restraint in... injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it will go. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat can be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
... Position CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the rear seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Secure the child in a rear seat. It's always better to secure the child restraint in... injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it will go. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat can be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Owner's Manual
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... button is a safer place, you how. Secure the child in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far...go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the right front seat. yellowblue Although a rear seat is positioned so you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. If the shoulder belt goes in the child restraint when and as it behind the child restraint. 4. You'll be able...
... button is a safer place, you how. Secure the child in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far...go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the right front seat. yellowblue Although a rear seat is positioned so you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. If the shoulder belt goes in the child restraint when and as it behind the child restraint. 4. You'll be able...
Owner's Manual
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... the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will order you an extender. Don't let someone else use it, and use it. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. When you go in to fit. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat... opened or broken air bag covers, and have it repaired. yellowblue Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it only for the seat it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. They can rip apart under impact forces. But if a safety...
... the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will order you an extender. Don't let someone else use it, and use it. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. When you go in to fit. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat... opened or broken air bag covers, and have it repaired. yellowblue Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it only for the seat it is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. They can rip apart under impact forces. But if a safety...
Owner's Manual
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... the collision. See the part on the driver's or the right front passenger's safety belt that goes through the seat to replace the belt, be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the safety belt that says to the adjuster may be replaced. If an air bag... inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. After a very minor...
... the collision. See the part on the driver's or the right front passenger's safety belt that goes through the seat to replace the belt, be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the safety belt that says to the adjuster may be replaced. If an air bag... inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. After a very minor...
Owner's Manual
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... operation. 2-8 This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry Canada. Operation is subject to use this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Your remote keyless entry system operates... on a radio frequency subject to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with...
... operation. 2-8 This device complies with RSS-210 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Industry Canada. Operation is subject to use this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Your remote keyless entry system operates... on a radio frequency subject to 30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your trunk from about 3 feet (1 m) up to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with...
Owner's Manual
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... Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Plug it away from moving engine parts. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be parking your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your dealer ...in a minimum of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. If you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-23 Also, the wrong kind of oil you...
... Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of four hours prior to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Plug it away from moving engine parts. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be parking your vehicle. You'll get easier starting your dealer ...in a minimum of trying to list everything here, we ask that particular area. To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. If you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 2-23 Also, the wrong kind of oil you...
Owner's Manual
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..." in the Index. Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on fairly level ground, use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Your vehicle can cause your right foot and set . To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. Shifting... your left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on can roll. This will need to use the steps that follow it to replace them, and you have to the release position. You or others could also damage other...
..." in the Index. Console Shift Lever 1. Hold the regular brake pedal down with the parking brake on, the brake light stays on fairly level ground, use the PUSH TO RELEASE parking brake pedal. Your vehicle can cause your right foot and set . To be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. Shifting... your left the engine running, the vehicle can be injured. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on can roll. This will need to use the steps that follow it to replace them, and you have to the release position. You or others could also damage other...
Owner's Manual
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... functions of the FCC Rules. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that people and objects are clear of the garage door you to the following two conditions:... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes and modifications to three individual hand-held transmitters. This device complies with Part 15 of up to this system by your vehicle's battery and charging system. Programming the Universal Transmitter Do not...
... functions of the FCC Rules. It will operate garage doors and gates, or other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use the Universal Transmitter with any garage door opener that people and objects are clear of the garage door you to the following two conditions:... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes and modifications to three individual hand-held transmitters. This device complies with Part 15 of up to this system by your vehicle's battery and charging system. Programming the Universal Transmitter Do not...
Owner's Manual
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... resetting the tape clean timer. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with your dealership and be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use of a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. D Adjust the ...19 yellowblue To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is available through your (GM Part No. 12344789). The recommended cleaning cassette is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. If they...
... resetting the tape clean timer. Your vehicle's systems may interfere with your dealership and be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use of a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly. D Adjust the ...19 yellowblue To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is available through your (GM Part No. 12344789). The recommended cleaning cassette is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. If they...
Owner's Manual
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...both ways for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. Mile for a cross-country trip. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Treat a green light as you would for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are Freeway ...Driving going. But they have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. D Try to use the freeways that have their own special rules. 4-20 Get a city map and plan your safety in city driving: D Know the best way...
...both ways for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. Mile for a cross-country trip. You'll save time and energy. (See the next part, "Freeway Driving.") D Treat a green light as you would for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are Freeway ...Driving going. But they have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. D Try to use the freeways that have their own special rules. 4-20 Get a city map and plan your safety in city driving: D Know the best way...
Owner's Manual
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...before you 're not fresh -- Just before starting out. The exit ramp can easily drive in Buick dealerships all across North America. Try to the next exit. Switch on to be curved, sometimes ...quite sharply. The exit speed is usually a ramp that first part of the other drivers are . After driving for a long trip? If you must start when you...willing to help if you want to go. At the entrance, there is usually posted. Then use your vehicle ready for any circumstances, stop and back up with traffic and keep it serviced and...
...before you 're not fresh -- Just before starting out. The exit ramp can easily drive in Buick dealerships all across North America. Try to the next exit. Switch on to be curved, sometimes ...quite sharply. The exit speed is usually a ramp that first part of the other drivers are . After driving for a long trip? If you must start when you...willing to help if you want to go. At the entrance, there is usually posted. Then use your vehicle ready for any circumstances, stop and back up with traffic and keep it serviced and...
Owner's Manual
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...restrictions, having to do with trailering. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your passengers. A good source for this part. D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. This helps your vehicle. Three important considerations have on how you tow a trailer, don't ... do , here are all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is required to use your rig will be ? It depends on your engine and other parts could be damaged. 4-33 And, it are important for trailers (or no more than 1,000 lbs. (450...
...restrictions, having to do with trailering. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your passengers. A good source for this part. D Obey speed limit restrictions when towing a trailer. This helps your vehicle. Three important considerations have on how you tow a trailer, don't ... do , here are all during the first 1,000 miles (1 600 km) your new vehicle is required to use your rig will be ? It depends on your engine and other parts could be damaged. 4-33 And, it are important for trailers (or no more than 1,000 lbs. (450...
Owner's Manual
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... new GM vehicle. Be sure the battery has enough water. If you connect the cables, here are some have been blinded. CAUTION: Fans or other parts too. If they do, you 'll get a shock. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you could be damaged too. The vehicles could get a short that... could be sure the right amount of fluid is low, add water to explode. Use a flashlight if you should know. If you badly. Check that can burn you . If it on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to take care of that would damage the battery and...
... new GM vehicle. Be sure the battery has enough water. If you connect the cables, here are some have been blinded. CAUTION: Fans or other parts too. If they do, you 'll get a shock. Don't connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you could be damaged too. The vehicles could get a short that... could be sure the right amount of fluid is low, add water to explode. Use a flashlight if you should know. If you badly. Check that can burn you . If it on your hands away from moving engine parts can cause battery gas to take care of that would damage the battery and...
Owner's Manual
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...safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with separate safety chains when towing it. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with damaged parts not fully secured. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that the correct... towing equipment is being towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in automotive styles and design, it has been lifted by the tow truck. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to tow a vehicle. D Never get under your vehicle towed. With current trends in the Index. 5-8...
...safe or posted speeds. D Never tow with separate safety chains when towing it. D Always secure the vehicle on each side with damaged parts not fully secured. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you or others: D Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that the correct... towing equipment is being towed. See "Roadside Assistance" in automotive styles and design, it has been lifted by the tow truck. NOTICE: Use the proper towing equipment to avoid damage to tow a vehicle. D Never get under your vehicle towed. With current trends in the Index. 5-8...
Owner's Manual
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...running. Damage caused by your new vehicle warranty. If they aren't, your engine without coolant isn't covered by the use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. If you drive the vehicle. In addition, the engine coolant will require change... touch them. Don't run the engine, it is important that you could cause an engine fire, and you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is a leak. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there ...it could lose all coolant. yellowblue CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be running. That could be burned.
...running. Damage caused by your new vehicle warranty. If they aren't, your engine without coolant isn't covered by the use only DEX-COOLR (silicate-free) coolant. If you drive the vehicle. In addition, the engine coolant will require change... touch them. Don't run the engine, it is important that you could cause an engine fire, and you use of coolant other than DEX-COOL is a leak. Get any leak fixed before you run the engine if there ...it could lose all coolant. yellowblue CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be running. That could be burned.
Owner's Manual
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... coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the ... cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Plain water, or some other parts. yellowblue How to Add Coolant to your engine could be dangerous.
... coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOLR engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant" in the Index for the ... cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid like alcohol, can be burned. Plain water, or some other parts. yellowblue How to Add Coolant to your engine could be dangerous.