1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
If the Light Is FlashingThe following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle:0 Reducing vehicle speed.0 Avoiding hard accelerations.Avoiding steep uphill grades.If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible.If the light stops flashing and remains on steady, see “Ifthe Light Is On Steady” following.If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so,stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park your vehicle.Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds and restart theengine. If the light remains on steady, see “If the LightIs On Steady” following. If the light is still flashing,follow the previous steps, and drive the vehicle to yourdealer or qualified service center for service.If the Light Is 4‘--dyYou may be able to correct the emission systemmalfunction by considering the following:Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully installthe cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuelcap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose ormissing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into theatmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap properlyinstalled should turn the light off.Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?If so, your electrical system may be wet. The conditionwill usually be corrected when the electrical systemdries out. A few driving trips should turn light the off.Are you low on fuel?As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your enginemay not run as efficiently as designed since smallamounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing amisfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel shouldcorrect this condition. Make sure install to the fuelcap properly. It will take a few driving trips to turnthe light off.2-73
Oil Pressure LightThis light tells you if therecould be a problem withyour engine oil pressure.When this light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’tgoing through your engine properly. You could be lowon oil, or you might have some other oil problem.Ion’t keep driving j he I pressure is low !you do, your engine can become so hot that itcatches fire. You or others could be burned.Check your oil as soon as possible and haveyour vehicle serviced.2-74
- 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 and 124: Compact Disc StorageThe area betwee
- Page 125 and 126: OnStar System (Option)This system m
- 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: Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Service
- 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
- Page 163 and 164: 3-20
- Page 165 and 166: @% NOTES3-22
- Page 167 and 168: @% NOTES3-24
- Page 169 and 170: Defensive DrivingThe best advice an
- Page 171: 4-4
- Page 174 and 175: Anti-Lock BrakesYour vehicle has an
- Page 176 and 177: If your vehicle is in cruise contro
- Page 178 and 179: Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
- Page 180 and 181: e Check your mirrors, glance over y
- Page 182 and 183: Driving at Night....AWhat you do in
- Page 184 and 185: ........... ~ ---IDriving too fast
- Page 186 and 187: Citv DrivingHere are ways to increa
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Oil Pressure LightThis light tells you if therecould be a problem withyour engine oil pressure.When this light comes on and stays on, it means oil isn’tgoing through your engine properly. You could be lowon oil, or you might have some other oil problem.Ion’t keep driving j he I pressure is low !you do, your engine can become so hot that itcatches fire. You or others could be burned.Check your oil as soon as possible and haveyour vehicle serviced.2-74
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