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Question posted by Troufaridd on November 2nd, 2013

Cannot Shift Gears 1996 Buick Riviera

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 8

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

... This section tellsyou about memory seats, reclining seatbacks and head restraints. 0 0 Power Seats Power Lumbar Control (Option) I you 'llfind mfomation about the seats your in Buick and howto use your safety belts properly.You can learn some things You do with air bags and safety belts. 0 Raise or lower the front...
Owner's Manual - Page 15

...set memory position when the transmitter's O C K W button.is or OW3press the same side of When the gear shift selector is in PARK (P) with the ignition ON is pressed. Adjust the driver's seat your memory seax and ... the seat.anclmirror setting. 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 24

... management loop. 'is only forpeople of adult size. Here's how to wear the lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. there are special to know whichr e s t r a t systems your Buick, see "Replacing Safety Belts" the Index. First, you'll want to know about things And safety belts -and children. Be sure do so. Close and...
Owner's Manual - Page 31

...) or a r bag system. but Air bags are the.mostimportant things toknow about theair bag system: To unlatch the belt, push the button the buckle. Your Buick has two air bags -- one air bag for the driver and ana-ther air bag for that person. ' -- - 1-18 just on The belt shouldgo back...
Owner's Manual - Page 36

... technicians work properly.You may not air work your air bag on your vehicle.Your Buick dealerand the RivieraService Manual have to replace the air bag module in Owner mtblications" the... the air bag system. You can still inflate during improperservice. a Improper service mean that your Buick should be injured if you damage the cover for the driver'sor the' right front passenger's...
Owner's Manual - Page 62

.... .controls or even make the vehicle Don't a leave the keys in vehicle with the a ignition keyis dangerous for many standardand optional featureson your Buick, and information on starting, shifting apd braking. They could be badly injured even or killed. Also explained are the instrument panel and warning systems thattell you have a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 63

... number of features that tells how your vehicle toget in keys. correct key code you ever lock if your Buick dealer the key. The ignition keyis for the is When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the the plugs from the keys,and gives them to first owner. Keep the tags or...
Owner's Manual - Page 82

... in ? There are several different positions your vehicle.The dealer cangive you the best advicefor that you 've used the coolant beater, be parking your Buick dealer the area where your shift lever. for at least15 amps. 4.
Owner's Manual - Page 83

... engine.Your Buick has a brake-transaxle You have left the engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, See Towing a Trailer'' in Index. Ensure the shift lever fully in this gear to . push PARK (P) and also the shift lever all the way into the you have to PARK (P). If you wish. (Press the shift gear moving forward...
Owner's Manual - Page 84

... more power and lower fuel Here economy thanAUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (@). Unless your foot is also used for normal driving. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis racing. m), I ' You'll shift downto.the next gear and have more , push the acce-lerator all the way down. You could move very rapidly. THIRD (3):This...
Owner's Manual - Page 90

...move theshift lever into PARK (P) and also release shift lever buttonon floor the shift models as you cannot shift of -PARK(PI Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Apply and hold brake untilthe end of...BRAKE TO SHIFT reminder light. b.efore you want . 5. the 2. Start the vehicle and then shiftto the drive gear you want . (Pressthe shift lever button before moving shift lever.)...
Owner's Manual - Page 171

Itis important to slow down when you have traction control,if or system is the by shifting to slide. Any-suddenchanges could cause tires to a lower gear). the roadto make a ''mirrored surface" -- the You m y not realizethe surface isslippqy until your foot the accelerator pedal. such as enough water,ice or packed snow ...
Owner's Manual - Page 180

...Be alert tohese and take appropriate -action. If you drive ,regularly steep country, or if'you don't shift down, your brakes could get so hot that they wouldn't work hard on a steep downhill slope. 0...own lane. Shift d o m ' t olet your engine assist your brakes on mountain roads. This will have poor braking or even none going ,down hills. They could be alert. to lower gear when go of...
Owner's Manual - Page 193

...On GradesReduce speed andshift t0.a lower gearbefore you : Start your engine; Shift into a gear; Let up You really shouldnot park your rig could startto move. ... your brakesso much that use they would get hotand no longerwork well, On a long uphill grade, the highest gear possible. .use If you carnot maintain posted .speed$, drivinga at lower speed may help avoid overheating your regular...
Owner's Manual - Page 209

I - Stop after high-speed driving. 1dle.forlong periods in a traffic jam, shift toNEUTRAL (N); Tow a trailer. otherwise, shiftto the highest gear while driving I € you no longer have the warning, turn 08 engine and get everyone out the of .trythis fora,.minute'Qr so: 1. But.then,...
Owner's Manual - Page 228

... you get it out: First, turn system off. (See the "Traction Control System" the Index.) Then shift in If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transaxle. the wheels above 35 mph (55 k d h ) as the tires. If You're ... parts the vehicle can of your wheels can at explode, and you shift, and press lightly on the speedometer. in back andforth between REVERSE (R) and a forward...

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