1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm.For the proper windshield wiper blade length andtype, see “Norrnal Maintenance Replacement Parts”in the Index.TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service, seeyour Buick Warranty booklet for details.Replacement blades come in different types and areremoved in different ways. Here’s how to remove thetype with a release hole:1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from thewindshield.2. Insert a small screwdriver into the hole (A) and pullthe blade assembly off the wiper arm (B).Poorly maintained and improperly used tiresare dangerous.Overloading your tires can causeoverheating as a result of too much friction.You could have an air-out and a seriousaccident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” inthe Index.CAUTION: (Continued)6-39
000Underinflated tires pose the same danger asoverloaded tires. The resulting accidentcould cause serious injury. Check all tiresfrequently to maintain the recommendedpressure. Tire pressure should be checkedwhen your tires are cold.Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,punctured or broken by a sudden impact --such as when you hit a pothole, Keep tiresat the recommended pressure.Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If yourtread is badly worn, or if your tires havebeen damaged, replace them.Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-Loading Information label, which is located onthe rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correctinflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 Ism).NOTICE:Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation oroverinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tiresdon’t have enough air (underinflation), you canget the following:0 Too much flexingToo much heatTire overloadingBad wearBad handling0 Bad fuel economy.If your tires have too much air (overinflation),you can get the following:Unusual wearBad handlingRough ride0 Needless damage from road hazards.6-40
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000Underinflated tires pose the same danger asoverloaded tires. The resulting accidentcould cause serious injury. Check all tiresfrequently to maintain the recommendedpressure. Tire pressure should be checkedwhen your tires are cold.Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,punctured or broken by a sudden impact --such as when you hit a pothole, Keep tiresat the recommended pressure.Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If yourtread is badly worn, or if your tires havebeen damaged, replace them.Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-Loading Information label, which is located onthe rear edge of the driver’s door shows the correctinflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 Ism).NOTICE:Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation oroverinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tiresdon’t have enough air (underinflation), you canget the following:0 Too much flexingToo much heatTire overloadingBad wearBad handling0 Bad fuel economy.If your tires have too much air (overinflation),you can get the following:Unusual wearBad handlingRough ride0 Needless damage from road hazards.6-40
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