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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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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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@% NOTES3-22
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Defensive DrivingThe best advice an
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4-4
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Anti-Lock BrakesYour vehicle has an
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If your vehicle is in cruise contro
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Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
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e Check your mirrors, glance over y
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Driving at Night....AWhat you do in
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........... ~ ---IDriving too fast
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Citv DrivingHere are ways to increa
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The exit speed is usually posted.Re
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If you drive regularly in steep cou
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- Page 269 and 270: NOTICE:-~Continuing to drive with w
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Cleaning Exterior LampsLensesUse lu
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Finish DamageChemical Paint Spottin
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Instrument Panel Fuse BlockrThere i
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block1 HORN
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ler:ar Seat Fuse BlockFuseUsage1-2S
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, ,..To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cus
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Replacement BulbsApplication ......
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Supercharged Engine Accessory Belt
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IMPORTANT-KEEP ENGINE OILI ATTHE PR
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Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServic
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Maintenance ScheduleI Long Tripmigh
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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Short WiplCity Maintenance Schedule
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I Short Trip/City MaintenancSchedul
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1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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Short TripKity MaintenanceSchedule9
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IILong Tripmighway Maintenance Sche
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Sched
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ILong rrlpnighway Maintena,nce Sche
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75,000 Miles (125 000 km)Change eng
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ILong TripjHighway Maintenance Sche
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At Least Twice a YearRestraint Syst
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Ignition Transaxle Lock CheckWhile
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~Part D: Recommended Fluidsand Lubr
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Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the
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Maintenance RecordODOMETERDATE READ
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Customer Satisfaction ProcedureBuic
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For prompt assistance, please'have
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Courtesy TransportationTo Buick Mot
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We prefer you utilize the Customer
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Section 9 IndexAccessory Power Outl
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Damage. Finish ....................
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GagesEngine Coolant Temperature ...
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Maintenance. Underbody ............
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