1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
Cigarette LighterTo use me cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and letit go. When it is hot, it will pop back by itself.NOTICE:If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your handwhile it is heating, it won’t be able to back awayfrom the heating element when it’s ready. Thiscan make it overheat, damaging the lighter andthe heating element.Sun VisorsTo block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Youcan also remove them from the center mount and swingthem to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains toblock out glare from the front.Illuminated Visor Vanity MirrorThis mirror is on the larger of the passenger’s sunvisors. It may also be on the larger of the dnver’s sunvisors. When you open it, the lamps turn on. Thebrightness of the lamps can be adjusted by sliding theswitch up or down.Accessorv Power OutletAn auxiliary power receptacle is located on the lowerright side of the console. When the ignition on, is youcan plug in accessories requiring electrical power.If your vehicle does not have a console, the auxiliarypower receptacle is opposite the cigarette lighter inthe ashtray area.Garment HooksRear garment hooks are available for your .convenience.Garment hooks are not designed to support clothingbars. Use assist straps for this if possible.Rear License Plate HolderTo use it, open the trum lid and slide your license plateinto the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft ofthe plate.Cellular Telephone (Option)If your vehicle is equipped with the cellular telephonereadiness package, it has been pre-wired for installationof a cellular telephone. If you choose to install a cellulartelephone, contact your dealer.2-57
OnStar System (Option)This system may be ordered if you have the optionalfixed cellular telephone. The following services areavailable 24 hours a day:Roadside Service with LocationEmergency Services ButtonRemote Door UnlockTheft DetectiordNotification and Stolen-\ kh .icleTrackingAuto--_. : Notification of Air Bag DeploymentConcierge/Customer Conveniences ServicesFor more information, contact your dealer.Assist HandlesAn assist handle above each door can be used to helpyou get in or out of your vehicle.Astroroof (Option)If your vehicle has theastroroof option, the switchis on the roof between thesun visors. It will open theastroroof when the ignitionis on, or when retainedaccessory power is active.To fully open the glass panel and sunshade, press theswitch rearward and release. To stop the panel in apartially open position, press the switch again at thedesired point. To continue to open fully, press theswitch rearward again and release. The sunshade canbe opened manually.To close the glass panel, press and hold the switchforward. The sunshade must be manually closed.Once the astroroof is closed, it can be opened to a ventposition. Press the switch forward to vent. To close,press the switch rearward.2-58
- Page 74: Delayed LockingThis Personal Choice
- Page 77 and 78: Periineter Lighting: When the UNLOC
- Page 79 and 80: To replace the battery:1.2.3.4.5.Fo
- Page 81 and 82: Remote Trunk Release LockoutWith th
- Page 83 and 84: If a door or the trunk is opened wi
- Page 86: Ignition PositionsThe key with the
- Page 89 and 90: Engine Coolant Heater (Option)I’
- Page 91 and 92: REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back
- Page 93 and 94: FIRST (1): This position gives you
- Page 95 and 96: 2. Move the shift lever inter PARK
- Page 98 and 99: Parking Over Things , . That BurnEn
- Page 100: Express-Down WmdowSwitches on the d
- Page 103 and 104: 'Windshield W1pcrsFor steady wiping
- Page 105 and 106: When you apply your brakes, the cru
- Page 107 and 108: Using Cruise Control on HillsHow we
- Page 109 and 110: To idle your vehicle with the DRL o
- Page 111 and 112: Perimeter LightingThis is a Persona
- Page 115 and 116: Mirror OperationThe right side of t
- Page 117 and 118: Pa rerRemote Control MirrorYour veh
- Page 119 and 120: 1. Push the extended tab (above the
- Page 121 and 122: ~~~ ~~Vehicle Console Door .3 1 3 1
- Page 123: Compact Disc StorageThe area betwee
- Page 127 and 128: Your velucle’s engine should be t
- Page 129 and 130: The Instrument Panel2-62
- Page 131 and 132: Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicl
- Page 133 and 134: Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators
- Page 135 and 136: 5 System Warning Lightyour vehicle
- Page 137 and 138: The traction control system warning
- Page 139 and 140: Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Service
- Page 141 and 142: Oil Pressure LightThis light tells
- Page 143 and 144: Here are some concerns some owners
- Page 145 and 146: Comfort ControlsThis section descri
- Page 147 and 148: Manual OperationThe ventilation sys
- Page 149 and 150: Adjust the direction of airflow by
- Page 151 and 152: The lines you see on therear window
- Page 153 and 154: Adjust the temperature using the CO
- Page 155 and 156: Setting the ToneBASS: Press this kn
- Page 157 and 158: CLN: If this message appears on the
- Page 159 and 160: Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feat
- Page 161 and 162: Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Opti
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- Page 169 and 170: Defensive DrivingThe best advice an
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OnStar System (Option)This system may be ordered if you have the optionalfixed cellular telephone. The following services areavailable 24 hours a day:Roadside Service with LocationEmergency Services ButtonRemote Door UnlockTheft DetectiordNotification and Stolen-\ kh .icleTrackingAuto--_. : Notification of Air Bag DeploymentConcierge/Customer Conveniences ServicesFor more information, contact your dealer.Assist HandlesAn assist handle above each door can be used to helpyou get in or out of your vehicle.Astroroof (Option)If your vehicle has theastroroof option, the switchis on the roof between thesun visors. It will open theastroroof when the ignitionis on, or when retainedaccessory power is active.To fully open the glass panel and sunshade, press theswitch rearward and release. To stop the panel in apartially open position, press the switch again at thedesired point. To continue to open fully, press theswitch rearward again and release. The sunshade canbe opened manually.To close the glass panel, press and hold the switchforward. The sunshade must be manually closed.Once the astroroof is closed, it can be opened to a ventposition. Press the switch forward to vent. To close,press the switch rearward.2-58
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