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Remote Battery Terminals Under The Hood
i cannot locate them.And how do I lift up the rear seat to get to the battery?
i cannot locate them.And how do I lift up the rear seat to get to the battery?
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Where's Fuel Pump Relay Located On Riviera & Need Diagram Of Fuse Box
where's the fuel pump relay located on 96 Riviera & need diagram of fuse box underneath back sea...
where's the fuel pump relay located on 96 Riviera & need diagram of fuse box underneath back sea...
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We're Is The Instrument Voltage Regulator Located
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Popular 1996 Buick Riviera Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 15
...(P) with the ignition ON is or OW3press the same side of the MEMORY switch within seconds. of the MEMORY switch.
Press the SET button and then press the or 2 side 1 of the MEMORY switch to you.
....seat positions are entered into memory.
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1-2. Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)
When your Buick in PARK (P) with the ignition or OFF, push EXIT and the seat willgo all the way down-andback...
Owner's Manual - Page 63
... theft.
I NOTICE:
Your Buick hasa number of features that tells how your keys, you'll be able to your vehicle toget in keys. a plug, there However, if the ignition key does not have new ... code you have extra keys.
is doors and all other locks. The ignition keyis for the is When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the the plugs from the keys,and gives them to make extra...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
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2-16 See your Buick dealer or locksmith who 'can service a inserted in an attempt to have anew key made , If you turn it 's your Buick dealer a locksmith who can... ignition key that someone is not working start and the SECURZTY light comes on , three minutes, the starter won 'tgo to restart work and fuel won 't fuel systems. For 'about your vehicle again or uses another ignition...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
... have yourvehicle towed, see the part of this manual that how to do it into a normal,grounded 110-volt AC outlet. To use the coolant heater: 1. See "Towing Your Vehicle"in four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. E.ngine Coolant Heater (Option)
In very cold weather, "F (-18 'C) or colder, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 130
... lead to costly repairs that there a problem and service is required. M.alfu.nctian Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
Your Buick is equipped with a computer which by Enhanced Diagnostics.) The SERVICE ENGINE SOON is light comes on to indicate that may not be indicated is apparent, which monitors operationof the fuel, ignition and emission control...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
... oil and problems can .become hot thatit so catches fire.You or others could be engine oil should checked at-thedipstick then "Engine brought up to the RUNposition. If the CHECK OIL ...your engine from-
See Oil" in the Index. CHECK OIL LEVEL
NOTICE:
,Damageto your engine can be costly is turned to . Che .c Oil Level Light
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure If is more than...
Owner's Manual - Page 212
... haven'tfound a problem yet, but you others could catch fire and or you wouldn't get too hot but the coolant level isn't at coolant the in recovery tank. (See "Engine Coolant"the Index for more infomation.)
I NOTICE:
In cold weather, water ,can freeze crack the and engine, radiator, heater core and other liquid...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
... hole.
Replace wiring harness shield.
6-18 If you remove the supercharger oil plug while fill may the engine is hot, pressure cause hotoil to 88 lb-in the Index or ,and use-onlyrhe recommenaed oil.
4. Remove-
Remove the oil fill plug using a 3/16 Allen wrench.
Allow the is correct when it .
3. You maybe burned. The...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
... . Your engine could catch fire and or you don't needto add anything else.
Your vehicle's coolant warning system is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosioq way result. r
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'Whenadding coolant it is important thatyou use DEX-COOL (orange-colored, silicate-free) coolant meeting GM Specification 6277M. you If...
Owner's Manual - Page 292
...40 41 42
Usage Electronic Level Control/lnstrument Panel. DO.not store anything under the rear cushion. Exterior Lamps. f l up on the front of the cushion to the ...Stoplamps Parking Lamps Open .Open Fuel Door Release Trunk:Release Battery Thermistor Instrurnent Panel#2 Instrument Panel#1 Electronic Level Control Fuel Pump Open Defog 2 Defog 1
4
Rem0vin.gthe Rear Seat 'Cushion
To access the...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
... the Index.
4
are Listed i to n P r D. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
The proper fluids and lubricants use the recommended fuel. You wili findthese limits .on reasonable road surfaces within recommended. First you repairs done before or anyone else drives the vehicle. These schedules are for your vehicle.
Here's how decide which schedule to right...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
...Control.Service.
0Rotate tires. supercharged enginesonly: Check the supercharger oil level and add as needed oil (or every36 months, whichever. Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides and the underbody contact points and linkage (or every 6 months, .whichever occurs ,first). 0Replace air cleaner filter.
See "Tire Inspection and...
Owner's Manual - Page 319
...-.
78,000 Miles (130 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emisiion Control Service. El Inspect.
An Emission Control Service. Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule .I
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BJIT:
' Lubricate the suspension and steering linkage, transaxle shiftlinkage, parking brake cable guides and underbody the contact points andlinkage (dr...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
....
0Lubricate the suspension and steering
Shift linkage, parkmg linkage, transaxle brake cableguides and the underbody contact pointsand linkage (or every 6 months,,whichever occurs first). 0Replace ,air cleaner filter. I Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule I
81,000 Miles (145 000 km)
Change. Emission Control An
Service.
0Inspect fuel tank, cap lines for fuel any damage.
An...
Owner's Manual - Page 322
supercharger oil level and add oilas needed (or every 36 months, whichever occurs first). I
Short TripjCity Maintenance Schedule
I
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
0Change engineoil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occursfirst). See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation" in the Index proper rotation .fur pattern and additional information.
DATE
ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED
BY: ...
Owner's Manual - Page 327
... 000 km)
Change engineoil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first).
See "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" in this section. Inspect fuel tzmk, cap and lines for damage or leaks.-.hspectfuei cap gasket any for damage. Replaceparts .as needed.
'0 supercharged enginesonly: Check the For*
supercharger oil level -and add oil as needed (or every 36...
Owner's Manual - Page 330
... filter. An Emission
Control Service.
0Inspect fuel ...filter (or every
'
0Inspect engine accessory drive belt,. An Emission Control Service. Control Service. Emission Control An
Lubricate the suspension and steering parking linkage, transaxle shift lmkage, brake cable guides.
and the underbody 6nkage (or every contact points and 12 .months, ,whichever occurs first). 0For supercharged...
Owner's Manual - Page 333
...,500 Miles (162 500 km)
Inspect-fueltank, cap andlines for damage fuel cap gasket for proper rotation pattern and additional information.
0For supercharged enginesonly: Check the
supercharger oillevel and add oil as needed . CI Lubricate the suspension and steering
linkage, transaxle shift linkage, parking brake cable guides the underbody and contact pointsand linkage (or every 12...
Owner's Manual - Page 341
... (GM Part % No. 1234624.1or equivalent).
. Chassis Lubrication
Windsheld Washer Solvent
Dielectxic Silicone Grease (GtM Part No. 12345S79 or equivalent).
USAGE
Superch-ager
FLUD/LUBRICANT
Supercharger Oil (GM P-art No. 12345982). NLGI Grade 2, Category or LB GC-LIB. See "Supercharger Oil" in theIndex for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
Owner's Manual - Page 364
... Overheating Engine ...5-13 Owner Checks and Services...7-36 Owner Publications. Chemical ...6-54
Parade Dimming ...2-46 Park Shifting Into ...2-26 Shifthi Out of ...2-29 Parking At Night ...2-14 Brake ...2-25 Brake Mechanism Check ...7-39 Lots ...2-14 Over Things That Burn ...2-29 WithaTrailer ...4-36 Passenger Position ...1-24 Passenger Zone Comfort Control...3-7
. Engine ...6-12 Oil Pressure...
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