1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
The exit speed is usually posted.Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, notto your sense of motion. After driving for any distanceat higher speeds, you may tend to think you are goingslower than you actually are.Before Leaving on a Long TripMake sure you’re ready. Try be to well rested. If youmust start when you’re not fresh -- such as after a day’swork -- don’t plan to make too many miles that first partof the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes youcan easily drive in.Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep itserviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needsservice, have it done before starting out. Of course,you’ll find experienced and able service experts inBuick dealerships all across North America. They’ll beready and willing to help if you need it.Here are some things you can check before a trip:0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Areall windows clean inside and outside?0 Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels?0000Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean.!Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough forlong-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to therecommended pressure?Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlookalong your route? Should you delay your trip a shorttime to avoid a major storrn system?Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on theroad, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the windagainst the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let ithappen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave theroad in less than a second, and you could crash andbe injured.What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, beaware that it can happen.4-21
Then here are some tips:Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior.eKeep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and tothe sides. Check your rearview mirrors and yourinstruments frequently.If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, serviceor parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, orboth. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway asan emergency.Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.4-22
- 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
- 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
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- 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
- Page 190 and 191: If you drive regularly in steep cou
- Page 192 and 193: Driving on Snow or IceMost of the t
- Page 194 and 195: If you are stopped by heavy snow, y
- Page 198 and 199: Electronic Level ControlThis featur
- Page 200 and 201: Weight of the Trailer ’lneueThe t
- Page 202 and 203: Following DistanceStay at least twi
- Page 204 and 205: When You Are Ready to Leave AfterPa
- Page 206 and 207: Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere
- Page 208 and 209: Other Warning DevicesIf you carry r
- Page 210 and 211: A CAUTION:Using a match near a batt
- Page 212 and 213: Don’t let the other end touch any
- Page 214 and 215: \ CAUTION:A vehicle can fall from a
- Page 216 and 217: These slots are to be used when loa
- Page 218: Attach a separate safety chain arou
- Page 221 and 222: The coolant level should be at or a
- Page 223 and 224: If the overheat warning continues,
- Page 225 and 226: 4. Then fill the coolsuit recovery
- Page 227 and 228: Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes
- Page 229 and 230: Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
- Page 231 and 232: Getting under a vehicle when it is
- Page 233 and 234: 9. Replace the wheel nutswith the r
- Page 235 and 236: Storing the Flat Tire and ToolsI A
- Page 237 and 238: Don’t use your compact spare on o
Then here are some tips:Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with acomfortably cool interior.eKeep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and tothe sides. Check your rearview mirrors and yourinstruments frequently.If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, serviceor parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, orboth. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway asan emergency.Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.4-22
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