1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

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These slots are to be used when loading and securing tocar-c~arrier equipment.Attach T-hook chains on both sides, in the slotted holesin the bottom of the body rail, behind the front wheelsand engine frame.Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard endof each lower control arm.I NOTICE:Be sure not to attach the safety chain to the driveaxle. This could cause damage to the driveaxle boot.5-11
Rear TowingTow Limits -- 55 mph (88 km/h), 500 miles (800 km)Attach T-hook chains to theT-hook slots in the bottomof the floor pan just aheadof the rear wheels onPosition the lower-sling crossbar directly underthe fascia.5-12
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The 1998 Buick Riviera Owner’s Ma
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How to Use this ManualMany people r
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Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Syste
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,Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)To
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Heated Front Seat (Option)If your v
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Head RestraintsSlide the head restr
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Put someone on it.Get it up to spee
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or the safety belts!With safety bel
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull
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If you move around in the vehicle e
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e." What's wrong with this?UYou can
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To unlatch the belt, just push the
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AAir bags inflate with great force,
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The right -front passenger’s air
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When an air bag inflates, there is
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Lap BeltIf your vehicle has a front
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If the belt stops before it reaches
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ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs
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A rear-facing infant restraint (B)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the C
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3. Pick up the latch plzate, and-fu
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Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle
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2-22-42-82-1 32- 1,42-152- 172-7 a
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The ignition key is forthe ignition
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Power Door LocksDoor Ajar Reminder
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Delayed LockingThis Personal Choice
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Periineter Lighting: When the UNLOC
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To replace the battery:1.2.3.4.5.Fo
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Remote Trunk Release LockoutWith th
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If a door or the trunk is opened wi
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Ignition PositionsThe key with the
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Engine Coolant Heater (Option)I’
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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back
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FIRST (1): This position gives you
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2. Move the shift lever inter PARK
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Parking Over Things , . That BurnEn
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Express-Down WmdowSwitches on the d
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'Windshield W1pcrsFor steady wiping
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When you apply your brakes, the cru
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Using Cruise Control on HillsHow we
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To idle your vehicle with the DRL o
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Perimeter LightingThis is a Persona
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Mirror OperationThe right side of t
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Pa rerRemote Control MirrorYour veh
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1. Push the extended tab (above the
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~~~ ~~Vehicle Console Door .3 1 3 1
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Compact Disc StorageThe area betwee
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OnStar System (Option)This system m
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Your velucle’s engine should be t
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The Instrument Panel2-62
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Instrument Panel ClusterYour vehicl
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Warning Lights, Gagesand Indicators
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5 System Warning Lightyour vehicle
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The traction control system warning
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Service
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Oil Pressure LightThis light tells
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Here are some concerns some owners
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Comfort ControlsThis section descri
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Manual OperationThe ventilation sys
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Adjust the direction of airflow by
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The lines you see on therear window
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Adjust the temperature using the CO
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Setting the ToneBASS: Press this kn
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CLN: If this message appears on the
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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feat
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Opti
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3-20
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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 188 and 189: The exit speed is usually posted.Re
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 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
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Page 244 and 245: 0 Be sure to use the proper nuts, b
Page 246 and 247: Filling Your TankIGasoline vapor is
Page 248 and 249: If you get gasoline on yourself and
Page 250 and 251: Hood ReleasePull the handle inside
Page 252 and 253: Your vehicle has a 3800 Supercharge
Page 254 and 255: What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils
Page 256 and 257: If none of them is true, use the lo
Page 258 and 259: ~Supercharger OilUnless you are tec
Page 260 and 261: Checking the Fluid LevelPark your v
Page 262 and 263: INOTICE:When adding coolant, is it
Page 264 and 265: ~~ILOWCOOLANTLEVELAdding CoolantIf
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Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseW
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What to AddWhen you do need brake f
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Replacing Brake System PartsThe bra
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Bulb ReplacementThe following proce
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1. Loosen the two bolts on the inbo
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Exterior Rear BulbsA2. Now adjust t
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TaillampdRear Thrn SignaVBack-Up La
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement3
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When to CheckCheck your tires once
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Buying New TiresTo find out what ki
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Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperatu
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Tire ChainsNOTICE:Use tire chains o
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Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsSta
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Cleaning the Outside of theWindshie
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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
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~Appearance Care Materials ChartIPA
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Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring
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FuseUsageFuseUsage1Air Bag15Cruise
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Under Rear Seat Fuse BlockFuseUsage
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Fuse22232425262128293031UsageTrunk
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A safety belt that isn’t properly
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Air Conditioning RefrigerantsNot al
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Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleThs s
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Performing maintenance work on a ve
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Maintenance ScheduleI Short TripKit
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu
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~0 Lubricate chassis components (or
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Sched
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedu
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Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesLi
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Starter Switch CheckBrake-Transaxle
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USAGEFLUIDLUBRICANTUSAGEFLUIDLUBRIC
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Maintenance Record7-39
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Infor
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STEP TWO -- If after contacting a m
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Roadside %sistanceBuick Motor Divis
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GM Participation in an AlternativeD
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE CANA
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$&I NOTES8-12
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DrivingOn Hill and Mountain Roads .
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Labels 4-28Certification ..........
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Power {Continued)Remote Control Mir
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Tachometer ........................
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warning Devices .... .-. ..........
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