1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

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Securing a Child Restrgint in a Re,arOutside ,Seat Position1. Pat the restraint on the seat.3. Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.If the shoul.&r belt goes in front d the child’s face orneck, put it behind the child restraint.
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Page 8 and 9: How to Use this ManualMany people r
Page 10 and 11: Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
Page 12 and 13: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Syste
Page 14 and 15: ,Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option)To
Page 16 and 17: Heated Front Seat (Option)If your v
Page 18: Head RestraintsSlide the head restr
Page 21 and 22: Put someone on it.Get it up to spee
Page 23 and 24: or the safety belts!With safety bel
Page 25 and 26: 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull
Page 27 and 28: If you move around in the vehicle e
Page 29 and 30: e." What's wrong with this?UYou can
Page 31 and 32: To unlatch the belt, just push the
Page 33 and 34: AAir bags inflate with great force,
Page 35 and 36: The right -front passenger’s air
Page 37 and 38: When an air bag inflates, there is
Page 39 and 40: Lap BeltIf your vehicle has a front
Page 41 and 42: If the belt stops before it reaches
Page 46 and 47: ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs
Page 50: A rear-facing infant restraint (B)
Page 60 and 61: 6. Push and pull the child restrain
Page 64: Never do this.Here two children are
Page 67 and 68: Replacing Restraint System PartsAft
Page 69 and 70: KeysLeaving young children in a veh
Page 71 and 72: Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
Page 73 and 74: Custon.g Your Memory Door Locks Fea
Page 76 and 77: OperationThe driver’s door will u
Page 78 and 79: Vehicles are delivered programmed i
Page 80 and 81: TrunknIt can be dangerous to drive
Page 82 and 83: Parking LotsIf you park in a lot wh
Page 84: PASS-Key@ I1Your vehicle is equippe
Page 88 and 89: ~ IfNOTICE:Holding your key in STAR
Page 90 and 91: Automatic Transaxle OperationThere
Page 92 and 93: AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (a): This posit
Page 94 and 95: Releasing the parking brake: You wi
Page 96: Console Shift Lever1. Hold the brak
Page 99 and 100: Running Your Engine WhileYou’re P
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicat
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:WASHER.FLUID LowWhen the vehicle h
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Resuming a Set SpeedSetting the cru
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0 Sidemarker LampsDaytime Running L
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Interior LampsInstrument Panel Brig
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Front Reading LampsThese lamps and
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2-49
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~~Convex Outside MirrorYour passeng
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~~Your Garage Door TransmitterI Veh
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Front Storage ArmrestCenter Console
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Cigarette LighterTo use me cigarett
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Universal Transmitter (Option)This
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Note that the effective transmissio
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Your instrument panel is designed t
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Speedometer and OdometerYour speedo
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Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Ligh
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Engine Coolant Temperature GageFA 2
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If the Light Is FlashingThe followi
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NOTICE:Damage to your engine from n
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audi
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Temperature ButtonTo adjust the com
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FRONT This selection is used to def
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Defogging and DefrostingUse the FRO
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iteering Wheel Controls for Climate
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RECALL: Press this button briefly t
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44 (3): Press this button to revers
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RECALL: Press this button to see wh
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If you enter the wrong codeight tim
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To help avoid hearing loss or darna
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Care of.lr Compact IHandle discs ca
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fi NOTES
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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0 The length of time it has taken t
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BrakingBraking action involves perc
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7The anti-lock system can change th
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4-10
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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that
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Loss of ControlLet’s review what
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You can be temporarily blinded by a
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Wet brakes can cause accidents. The
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Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freew
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Then here are some tips:Make sure y
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Winter DrivingHere are some tips fo
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Your anti-lock brakes improve your
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Snow can trap exhaust gases under y
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~If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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HitchesIt’s important to have the
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When towing a trailer, the green ar
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,@% NOTES4-38
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Hazard Warning FlashersPress down o
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2. Get the vehicles close enough so
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7. Don’t let the other endtouch m
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Towing Your VehicleTry to have your
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~ ~~~ ~ .~~~~~~~ ~ .~Front TowingNO
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Rear TowingTow Limits -- 55 mph (88
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If there’s still no sign of steam
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Adding only plain water to your coo
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator1
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8. Then replace the If a front tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools2.
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Y3. Rotate the wheel wrench to the
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~7. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
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11. Using the wheel wrench,tighten
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The compact spare is for temporary
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I NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can d
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fi NOTES5-35
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Section 6 S.ervice and AppearanceCa
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Some gasolines that are not reformu
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The fuel door can alsobe opened by
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Filliry a Portable Fuel ContainerCh
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3800 Supercharged (L67) EngineWhen
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C: cking Engine OilPull out the dip
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As shown in the chart, SAE IOW-30 i
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Remove the air cleaner assembly as
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Automatic Transaxle FluidWhen tceck
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How to Add TI- 13Refer to the Maint
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NOTICE:Checking CoolantIf you use a
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ThermostatEngine coolant temperatur
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BrakesBrake Fluidsystem fixed, sinc
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NOTICE:-~Continuing to drive with w
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Vehicle StorageIf you’re not goin
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6-32Headlamps
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aaeeThe vehicle should not have any
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To access them, do the following:1.
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Interior Lamps2. Pull the bulb stra
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000Underinflated tires pose the sam
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When It’s Time for NEW TiresRust
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TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a c
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IN:Using the wrong replacement whee
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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CleaninL :he Top of the Instrument
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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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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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1998 BUICK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORD
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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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TopStrap ..........................
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