1998 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual

Parking LotsIf you park in a lot where someone will be watchingyour vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.But what if you have leave to your ignition key?If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like yourtrunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lockthe storage area.Close all windows.0 Move the trunk release lockout switch to OFF.0 Lock the glove box.0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.0 Then take the door key and remote keyless entrytransmitter with you.Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option)If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft-deterrentalarm system. With this system, if your ignition is off,the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door.SECURITY1. Open the door.This light reminds you toactivate the theft-deterrentsystem. Here’s how to do it:2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch orremote keyless entry system. The SECURITY lightshould come on and stay on.3. Close both doors. The SECURITY light should gooff after about 30 seconds. The security system isnot armed until the SECURITY light is off. If theSECURITY light stays on or flashes when theignition is turned on, there is a problem with thesystem and the vehicle should be serviced.If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute andthen shuts off while the ignition is on, the securitysystem has detected a problem with itself. See yourdealer for service.2-15