Buick RIVIERA 1993 Owner's Manual

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-Headlights Reminder Light (Canada Only) If your vehicle was first sold, when new, in Canada, this light will go on at night to remind y

', ,> I Mirrors

Automatic (Option) Settings Your Buick may have the automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts for the glare of headlights behind

Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner to clean the two photocells that make the mirror work. Outside Mirrors The electric m

Iur COI )m right side mirror is convex. nvex mirror's surface is curved the driver's seat. so you can see more /!1 CAUTION: If you a

Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning. To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, press down on the snuffer as you

Cigarette Lighter Console and Cupholder It’s near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and let it go. W

The Instrument Panel: Your Speedometer and Odometer Information System Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles I I“ , _’ ... __ .

Press and hold the Test button with your car in Park or Neutral. This test makes sure all your bulbs and bar graph segments are worki

Trip Odometer I Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators A trip odometer can tell you how many miles you have Warning lights and gages can

How to Use This Manual You will also find a red circle with a slash through it in Many people read their owner’s manual from beginn

Fuel Gage I Your fuel gage is a bar graph. When you fill the tank, the bar segments will light up. The fuel gage shows about how muc

When the “LOW OIL LEVEL” light comes on you should check your engine oil level and fill if necessary. See Engine Oil in the Index. There are th

Volts Gage and Light c 1 Tachometer When you turn the key to “Run,” the “LOW’ light will The tachometer tells you how fast the engi

Brake System Warning Light 1 Your Buick’s hydraulic I two parts. If one part isn’t ~ working, the other part can ~ still work and stop y

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light 1 I’ i If the light stays on or comes on when you’re driving, stop as soon as possible and turn

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light and Gage Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) the engine off as soon as possible

‘Electrical Problem Warning Light 3 This light will come on if an elecpical problem has been detected. Have your vehicle inspected by your B

Hazard Warning Flasher Service A/C - This light on your instrument panel lets you know when you have the hazard warning flashers on. When th

Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems

HowtoUsethisManual ... This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safe

your Bui& Comfort Control System Your Buick has.an Electronic Touch Climate Control, This part tells you how to make your air system wor

Exterior Temp Off Press this button to display outdoor temperature. Press it a.gah to return to the regblar display. The outside temperature w

Auto I- - To choose the temperature When the system is set far you- want maintained inside automatic, air will come the vehicle, press the

To rid the system of stale air in warm weather, air will come out of the floor outlets for a short time. Fan Speed Bi-Level H The speed of th

Econ Heater You can use this when JT~~E' To warm the air, press HTR don't need to cool the and adjust the temperature outside air

Defrost This setting will direct the most air toward the windshield. Use this when there is fog or ice on the Rear Window Defogger f windshield.

Audio Systems Your Delco@ audio system has been designed to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. But you will get the

A CAUTION: Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound tha

To Play This Radio It allows you to recall the frequency when the radio It allows you to hear the other side of the tape. Press is playin

Pushbuttons The four pushbuttons let you return to favorite stations. You can set the pushbuttons for up to fourteen stations (7 AM and 7 FM).

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that ca

To Play A Cassette Search Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are Push the ~J3mcH button to the right. TO search for

To Play This Radio Power Press POWER to turn the unit on or off when the ignition is ON. Volume Control Press the VOL control to increase o

Setting The Clock To set the clock: Push SET (with the ignition on and the radio off'). Within 5 seconds, push and hold SEEK A or

Rev (Reverse) Press REV to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV or PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a tape is rewinding.

To Play This Radio Tune Press the top of the TUNE control to tune in stations higher on the AM or FM radio band. Press the bottom to tune in

Setting The Clock To set the clock: 0 0 0 Push SET (with the ignition on and the radio off). Within 5 seconds, push and hold SEEK A or un

I Rev (Reverse) Press REV to reverse the tape rapidly. Press REV or PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a tape is rewind

To Play a Compact Disc If the disc comes back out and "Err" appears on the display, it could be that: n.. Before you begin, please

Comp (Compression) Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages more equal in volume. Scan Press SCAN to hear the first ten secon

Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition befo

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBL

3.. Wipe cloth over the mast sections, removing any dirt. 4, Wipdry with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antenna go up.and down by

A Y WR0:NG WAY RED means STOP. It may also indicate that some movement is not allowed. Examples are DO NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY.

’I Y Y RAILROAD ADVANCE CROSSING I! NARROW BRIDGE h x c Y Y A 1 U‘ LOW SHOULDER FLAGGER AHEAD Y Y WORKERS AHEAD YELLOW indicates a general warning

1 - J HOSPITAL INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. I GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs ma

f I CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest. / anape VI nvad Signs The shape of the s

'1 A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead - for example, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. A TRI

Symbols on Road Signs There are many international road signs in use today. The basic message of many of these signs is in pictures or graphic

We’re all familiar with traffic lights or stop lights. Often green arrows are being used in the lights for improved traffic control. On so

Your Own Signals Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not only more polite, it’s safer to let other drivers know what you are doing. An

Part 1 Seats and Safety Belts Here you’ll find information about the seats 111 yuul UUIUS. your Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (“air bag”)

ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot. Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, you must

The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of someone who is drinking depends upon four things: 0 How much alcohol is in the drink. 0 The drinker’s

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) wi

“I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer. What if there’s an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street

Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and react

spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace ‘with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may n

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Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on

I A CAUTION: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, y

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal tr

Seats and Seat Controls Power Seat Front Control (F): Raise or lower the front of the seat by holding the switch to the right or left.

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either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object. You must

If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 mm) or more below the pavement, this difference can cause problems. If there is

0 0 0 0 0 Don’t overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly. Even though the brake lights are not flashing, it may be slowing down or sta

much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes

by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Drive defensively. Remembe

I - contract repeatedly. You might even want to keep a cloth and some glass cleaner in your vehicle if you need to clean your glass fre

Driving in the Rain It’s always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet

r/d CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose

if the pressure in one or more is low. It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road. If you can see reflections from trees,

Fourteen Way Seat (Driver’s Side Only - Option) Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat.

Don’t use your high beams. The light will bounce off the water droplets that make up fog and reflect back at you. Use your defogger.

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other

'Freeway Driving Entering the Freeway the entering lane and time your approach. Try lo merge into the gap at close to the prevailing s

Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your “blind” spot. If you

~ Before Leaving on a Long Trip 0 Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short tim

There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the eng

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer a

As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. Parking on Hills You

Parking Downhill Parking Uphill Turn your wheels to the right. You don't have to jam your tires against the curb, if there is a curb.

If you're going uphill on a one-way street and you're parking on the left side, your wheels should point to the right. If there

If you have the power option, it works with the switch located on the side of the seat. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle

h Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. I However, if there

traction of all. You can get “wet ice” when it’s about If You’re Caught in a Blizzard freezing (32oF; O°C) and freezing rain begins to fal

bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to ke

Hazard Warning Flashers c Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front an

I Press the button in to make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on and off. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter wh

1 1 Jump Starting 1 If your battery has run down, you may want to use 1 another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your 1 Buick. But

I A CAUTION: u could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the arking brake firmly on each vehicle. Put an utomatic transaxle in “P” (Park) or a m

- I CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you

A CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a f

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the

I ‘I I 1 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical .connec

Towing Your Vehicle Before you do anything, turn on the hazard warning flashers. Try to have a GM dealer or a professional towing service tow

/!\ CA TlON: To help-avok rjury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that I Never tow fastt than safe or postec Never tow ith

A CAUTION: t A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t properly secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle dam

Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across the sling chains contacting the forward extensions of the engine cradle. , Position the lowe

Engine Overheating You willi find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about a hot engine on your Buick instrument panel. If Steam

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about ten minutes. If the warning doesn't co

Front Seatback Latches To fold a seatback forward, push the seatback toward the Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless y

When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fan An ele

I A CAUTION: ' ~ Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine --# parts, can be very hot. Don't touch them. If you I 1 .': do, you can

I I \ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engin

A CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the ra

How to Ad,d Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and

1 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to “FULL COLD.’3 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose get

I 8. If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If ai

91 Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. I F

The equipment you'll need is in the trunk. If your Buick has a wire wheel cover it must be removed to access the wheel nuts. To remov

Put the flat end into the notch and carefully pry off the small cover. Remove the lock nut by inserting the key , wrench into the ,hole in t

Safety Belts: They’re For Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you

-1 Position the jack under the 3 vehicle. There is a notch in thk frame near each of the A CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked

A CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel co

I Place the spare on the wheel .mounting surface. ' Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded-end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten&apos

Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. A CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the

Now put all the equipment back securely in the trunk. Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle

Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle. And don’t mix^ your compact spare or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won’t fit.

L I If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method k

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A CAUTION: I You can be injured if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. I @ Be sure you have sufficient knowledg

Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher: It should meet specifications ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.5.92

After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are Why Safety Belts Work clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! When you

I Gasolines for Cleaner Air Your use of gasoline with detergent additives will help prevent deposits from forming in your engine and f

A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near

Or you can use the release lever in the trunk. While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door. To take off the cap, turn it slo

Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. It is located under the front edge of the grill. Push up on

A CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from

Engine Oil It’s a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm

Add engine oil at the engine oil fill cap next to the oil dipstick. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper ope

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY BRADE ENGINE: OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COW STARTlW6, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY GRADE OIL FOR THE EXPEC

When to Change Engine Oil: See if any one of these is true for you: Most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km). a It’s below freezing outside and

When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! Take the simplest “vehicle.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 2

Air Cleaner As you face the front of the vehicle, the air cleaner is in the front right section of the engine compartment. There is a filt

Automatic Transaxle Fluid When to Check and Change: A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is ch

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these stem: 1. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Pus

are made especially for your automatic transaxle. Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRONs-IIE is not covered by your new vehicle warran

Adding Coolant The engine coolant recovery tank is located at the left of the engine compartment. To Check Coolant: When your engine is col

A CAUTION: Turning the radiator pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly

i Power Steering Fluid I What to Add: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lu

Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Open the cap labeled “WASHER FLUID ONLY.” Add washer fluid until the bottle is full. P

Brake Master Cylinder you’ll have too much fluid when you get new brake linines. You should add (or remove) brake fluid, as U your brake

What to Add: Replacing Brake System Parts When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid -- such as Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No.

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Vehicle Storage Halogen Bulbs If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or -more, take off the black, negative (-) cable from

The bulb socket can De accessed, turn the bulb socket 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, while pressing it firmly. Remove the wire connector fr

To reassemble: Attach the wire connector (A) to the $astic base making sure the lock tab (B) is over the lock (C). Install the bulb by p

r Using a Phillips@ screwdriver remove the long screws. d,T&* g&@ 1 * *'. .- Remove the bulb socket by squeezing the plastic lock

Remove the bulb from the Loading Your Vehicle bulb socket by turning it counterclockwise. %I OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. I TIRE-LOADING INFOR

7 Isl MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE US. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY,

TI I A CAUTION: 1 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike ! I ' and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in j a crash. Put things

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the rear edge of the drivers door shows the correct inflat

When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). I How to C

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Buying New .Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at :the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed

(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance w. The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the lon

I A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handl

Tire Chains Appearance Care A CAUTION: Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or

Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth.

0 Wipe with a clean cloth.

0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as soon as possible. B

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. A CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a c

Aluminum Wheels If your Buick has these, don’t use chrome polish on them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive cle

la or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, a

Weatherstrips -These are places where glass or metal meets rubber. Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal better, and

Fiberglass Springs Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants ca

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label .I You'll find this label on the spare tire cover. It's very he

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,

Fuse Usage (Fuse Block - Lower Left Side of Console) Amp Description 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 10 20 1

i Fuse Usage (Interior Relay Center - Lower Right Side of Console) Amp Description 1. Not Used 2. 25 Defog 3. 15 Keyless Entry 4. 10 Anti-lock 5.

Windshield Wipers Power Windows and Other Power Options The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit Circuit breakers in the fuse pan

Riviera Dimensions Inches Unless Otherwise Noted Overall: Length ... 198.3 73.1 52.9 Interior Rear: LegRoom ...

Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Exterior Cornering ... 1156 Headlight High Beam ... 9005 Lo

Q= A: most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. If I’m a good driver, and I ne

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your ve

Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also he

If YOU are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, you will probably want to get the service information GM publishes. You wil

Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services you should have done

Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your car is MAINLY driven under one or more of the following conditions: 0

The services shown in this schedule up to 48 000 miles (80.000 km) should be performed after 48 000 miles at the same I * An Emission Control

~ Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1 ~ ~ . I Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I a

TO BE SERVICED (See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules I and 11) Item No. 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug

Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque" -- Check Services the torque of the mounting bolts and/or nuts

conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and neck. To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a pressure test of both the, cooling s

.Section B: Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at

At Least Once a Month CHECK OR Tire Inflation WHAT TO DO ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures

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CHECK OR SERVICE Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission “P” (Park) Mechanism Check WHAT TO DO ZAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehic

INSPECTION OR 'SERVICE Throttle Linkage Inspection

INSPECTION OR SERVICE Brake System Inspection WHAT SHOULD BE DONE Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hoo

I USAGE I FLUID/LUBRICANT Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme ll@ Brake Fluid System (GM Part No. 1052535) or Parking Brake Chassis lubricant mee

Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in

Lap-Shoulder Belt 3. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 4. 2. Adjust the seat

Maintenance Record , .: . I..*. +-! -L.__> ~ ___~____- L ~ .. -~__ ODOMETER DATE READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ~ ~- ~ I I 288

Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired 1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or cou

Service Publications Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications, Subscriptions and Indexes as described below is applicable

Subscriptions You can subscribe to all Buick Product Service Publications (PSP’s). This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Buick

How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Buick models

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Part 9 Index I I Acc (Ignition Key Position) ... 72 Accessory Power. Retained ... 83 Adding Brake Fluid

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25604740 A First Edition The 1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual @Copyright General Motors Corporation 1992 All

&C What’s wrong with this? n n I A CAUTION: The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash. The lap part Of the the hips, just

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High Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running ... 76 Jack. Tire ... 205 Highway Hypnosis ...

Run (Ignition Key Position) ... 72 Running Lights. Daytime ... 98 Running Your Engine While You

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@ What’s wrong with this? n I A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wro

1 Why Wear Safety Belts ? ... 19 Windows. Power ... 84 Windshield Cleaning ...

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@ What’s wrong with this? I * The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. A CAUTION: You can

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@ What’s wrong with this? I /A CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt

Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehi

I A CAUTION: Air bags :..Hate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously

Where is the air bag? When is an air bag expected to inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-f

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-T A C UTION: A 0 Don’t attach anything to the steer J wheel pad. It mi -It injure the driver if 1 air bag inflates. The air bag is designed to inflat

Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. But if the ignition has to be

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Please keepth

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’

n n .. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on 3.' To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle the hip

A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase i

Center Passenger Position n , I. .. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make

A CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much - until a crash. During a crash a baby

Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a bookl

Top Strap Vehicles first sold in Canada have child restraint anchor ’ bracket hardware in the glove box, along with instructions for in

Securing a Child Restraint in, a Rear Outside Position You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top stra

you push down on the child restraint. 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling

2. Put the .restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in .the child restraint as the ins

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier . section about the top strap i

5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. > 6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back

a 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let

Accident statistics show that childsen are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly

Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This a

Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do, you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary

Walter Murr and Thomas Buick William C. (Billy) Durant At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks ' before the c

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@) Part 2 Features & Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on

Keys A CAUTION: Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly

When a new Riviera is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the keys, and gives them to t,he first owner. However, the ignition ke

I There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: . From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control on the door down. To

Power Door Locks Push the power door lock switch to lock or unlock both doors at once. Automatic Door Locks (Option) Just close your doors,

I Automatic Pull-Down Feature (Option) If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid down and the pull-down feature then secures it c

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not ca

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batterie

\ Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Pu

if the alarm has been set off, but this does not shut off the alarm. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you d

PASS-Key I1 TM Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key 11 T

Se6urity light will flash. But you don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the ignition keys. See your Buick dealer or a l

Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates your ignition lock. 71

Starting Your Engine The other positions let you perform these functions: ACC: Accessory lets you use things like the radio and the winds

Engine Block Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0 F (- 18 C) or colder, the engine block heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and

Automatic- Transaxle There are SL . dral different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It’s the best po

the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press the shift lever button before moving the shift lever on floor shift console models.) See

0 @ Automatic Overdrive This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 35 mph

In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953. other military hardware. Th

1 (First Gear) Parking Brake This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills,

To release the parking brake: I Hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the brake release lever. Shifting Into 66 P S? (Park) A CAUTION: It

Hold in the button on the lever, and push the Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine I lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. Run

Shifting Out of 66 P 99 (Park) Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. You have to fully applv your regular brake before you

.I CAUTlOf _. [lConltlinulecJ~ It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle i,. tlhe shiift lever is not flullly in1 T” (Park) with the parking brak

Power Windows To lower the window, pull back on the switch. The window will lower as long as the switch is held. To raise the window, p

1Ai The Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever nrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The lever an the left side of the steering column includes your: 0

L in the direciion of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash

Headlight High-Low Beam To change the headlights from low beam to high or high to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward

Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special “Car of the Year”, The first production V-6 engine was used in the Special, ~~ i J 5 Buicks

You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choo

A CAUTION: Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. C

Cruise Control can be dangerous where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in

To Set Cruise Control 1. Move the Cruise Control switch to “ON.” I A CAUTION: 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Push in set the button a

To Resume a Set Speed Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed: and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off I

To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control Here’s the second way to go to a higher speed: There are two ways to go to a higher spee

To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise Control Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control 1. Push in the button at the end of the lev

To Get Out of Cruise Control There are two ways to turn off the Cruise Control: To Erase Speed Memory When you turn off the Cruise Contro

Lights ' 1 0 Headlights The LIGHTS switch controls these light systems: Taillights Parking Lights 0 License Lights Sidemarker Lights Ins

Twilight Sentinel Twilight Sentinel turns your headlights on and off by sensing how dark it is outside. To operate it, leave the light switch