1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
A safety belt that isn’t properly routed throughthe seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide theprotection needed in a crash. If the safety belthasn’t been routed through the seat cushion atall, it won’t be there to work for next thepassenger. The person sitting in that positioncould be badly injured. After reinstalling the seatcushion, always check to be sure that the safetybelts are properly routed and are twisted. not1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, thenroute the safety belts through the proper slots in thseat cushion. Don’t let the safety belts get twisted.2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under theseatback so the rear locating guides hook into thewire loops on the back frame.3.. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward andthen press down on the seat cushion until the springlocks on both ends engage.4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properlyrouted and that no portion of any safety belt istrapped under the seat. Also make sure the seatcushion is secured.6-65
Replacement BulbsApplication .........................ExteriorHeadlampNumberHigh-Beam .......................... 90051’Low-Beam .......................... 9006Parking/Turn ........................... 3057Back-up ............................... 3057Tail .................................... 194Tai .................................... 3057InteriorRail Courtesy, ReadingFront Overhead Reading.................. PC168................. PC168For service information on other bulbs, contact yourdealer’s service department,Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given inEnglish and metric conversions. Please refer to“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Indexfor more information.Engine Code 1 (L67) 3.8L V6 SF1Automatic Transaxle. Drain and Refill .............. 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)Complete Overhaul ............ 10 quarts (9.5 L)When pe forming either transaxle procedure, cheekfluid level when done. More fluid may be needed.Belt Tensions ........... Automatically controlledby a Self-Tension idler pulley.Tension adjustment should never be necessary.Cooling System ............... 13 quarts (12.5 L)Engine Crankcase (oil change withfilter change) ............... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)Fuel Tank .................. 18.5 gallons (70 L)Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)Tire Pressure ....... See Tire-Loading Informationlabel on the rear edge of the driver’s door.R-134a Air Conditioning ... See refrigerant chargelabel under the hood.NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommendedin this manual.6-66
- 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
- Page 266 and 267: Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseW
- Page 268 and 269: What to AddWhen you do need brake f
- Page 270 and 271: Replacing Brake System PartsThe bra
- Page 272 and 273: Bulb ReplacementThe following proce
- Page 274 and 275: 1. Loosen the two bolts on the inbo
- Page 276 and 277: Exterior Rear BulbsA2. Now adjust t
- Page 278 and 279: TaillampdRear Thrn SignaVBack-Up La
- Page 280 and 281: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement3
- Page 282 and 283: When to CheckCheck your tires once
- Page 284 and 285: Buying New TiresTo find out what ki
- Page 286 and 287: Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperatu
- Page 288 and 289: Tire ChainsNOTICE:Use tire chains o
- Page 290 and 291: Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsSta
- Page 292 and 293: Cleaning the Outside of theWindshie
- Page 294 and 295: Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
- Page 296 and 297: ~Appearance Care Materials ChartIPA
- Page 298 and 299: Headlamp WiringThe headlamp wiring
- Page 300 and 301: FuseUsageFuseUsage1Air Bag15Cruise
- Page 302 and 303: Under Rear Seat Fuse BlockFuseUsage
- Page 304 and 305: Fuse22232425262128293031UsageTrunk
- Page 308 and 309: Air Conditioning RefrigerantsNot al
- Page 310 and 311: Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleThs s
- Page 312 and 313: Performing maintenance work on a ve
- Page 314 and 315: Maintenance ScheduleI Short TripKit
- Page 316 and 317: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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- Page 332 and 333: --- 3 ‘Tripmighway Maintenant DCI
- Page 334 and 335: ~0 Lubricate chassis components (or
- Page 336 and 337: Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Sched
- Page 338 and 339: Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedu
- Page 340 and 341: Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesLi
- Page 342 and 343: Starter Switch CheckBrake-Transaxle
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- Page 346 and 347: USAGEFLUIDLUBRICANTUSAGEFLUIDLUBRIC
- Page 348 and 349: Maintenance Record7-39
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- Page 354 and 355: Roadside %sistanceBuick Motor Divis
Replacement BulbsApplication .........................ExteriorHeadlampNumberHigh-Beam .......................... 90051’Low-Beam .......................... 9006Parking/Turn ........................... 3057Back-up ............................... 3057Tail .................................... 194Tai .................................... 3057InteriorRail Courtesy, ReadingFront Overhead Reading.................. PC168................. PC168For service information on other bulbs, contact yourdealer’s service department,Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given inEnglish and metric conversions. Please refer to“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Indexfor more information.Engine Code 1 (L67) 3.8L V6 SF1Automatic Transaxle. Drain and Refill .............. 7.4 quarts (7.0 L)Complete Overhaul ............ 10 quarts (9.5 L)When pe forming either transaxle procedure, cheekfluid level when done. More fluid may be needed.Belt Tensions ........... Automatically controlledby a Self-Tension idler pulley.Tension adjustment should never be necessary.Cooling System ............... 13 quarts (12.5 L)Engine Crankcase (oil change withfilter change) ............... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)Fuel Tank .................. 18.5 gallons (70 L)Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)Tire Pressure ....... See Tire-Loading Informationlabel on the rear edge of the driver’s door.R-134a Air Conditioning ... See refrigerant chargelabel under the hood.NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommendedin this manual.6-66