Owner's Manual
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... you turn the engine but off It still turn the steering wheel.doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK and it doesn't send any electrical OFF power to display some instrument panel warning lights. The ignition switch will return toRUN for normal driving. .@) : ~ 2-20 Use if you must have your vehiclein motion while the...
... you turn the engine but off It still turn the steering wheel.doesn't lock the steering wheel likeLOCK and it doesn't send any electrical OFF power to display some instrument panel warning lights. The ignition switch will return toRUN for normal driving. .@) : ~ 2-20 Use if you must have your vehiclein motion while the...
Owner's Manual
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... use it on a hill. If the ignition is on, the left brake system warninglight will come on the rear wheels. 2-27 The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will be heard. If the selector lever is in position on very steephills, or ... more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can 't rotate,don't try to hold your vehicle there with your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) to f drive. This might happen you were stuck in deep snow or mud. Fksh downthe parking brake pedal with only the accelerator pedal.
... use it on a hill. If the ignition is on, the left brake system warninglight will come on the rear wheels. 2-27 The parking brake uses the brakes on and a single chime will be heard. If the selector lever is in position on very steephills, or ... more power but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can 't rotate,don't try to hold your vehicle there with your brakes or shift intoPARK (P) to f drive. This might happen you were stuck in deep snow or mud. Fksh downthe parking brake pedal with only the accelerator pedal.
Owner's Manual
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..., and you could lose control. If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, to safely use it again, you mayturn the cruise control back on the accelerator. On such roads, fast changes in conditions allowyou to the .... So, don't use cruise control on roads orin heavy traffic. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 h hor more / ) without keeping your foot on . 2-39 Don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off...
..., and you could lose control. If your vehicle isin cruise control when the optional traction control system begins limit wheel spin, to safely use it again, you mayturn the cruise control back on the accelerator. On such roads, fast changes in conditions allowyou to the .... So, don't use cruise control on roads orin heavy traffic. Cruise control does not work at a steady speed. Cruise Control With cruise control, you can 't drive safely at speeds below about 25 mph (40 h hor more / ) without keeping your foot on . 2-39 Don't use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off...
Owner's Manual
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Warning Lights 13. Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System for 14. Fuel Gage 4. Speedometer 6. Passenger's Side Air Bag 10. Driver's Side Air Bag 17. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 20. Engine ... 2. Audio System 9. The main componentsof your car is designed to let you 'll need to know to drive safely and economically. Horn 16. Traction Control/Trip Reset Button 19. Tachometer 3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 15. Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audiolclimate Control System .. 18. Dual Cupholder 21. Climate Controls 8. Hood Release 23. You'll...
Warning Lights 13. Steering Wheel Touch Controls Audio System for 14. Fuel Gage 4. Speedometer 6. Passenger's Side Air Bag 10. Driver's Side Air Bag 17. Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter 20. Engine ... 2. Audio System 9. The main componentsof your car is designed to let you 'll need to know to drive safely and economically. Horn 16. Traction Control/Trip Reset Button 19. Tachometer 3. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever 15. Steering Wheel Touch Controlsfor Audiolclimate Control System .. 18. Dual Cupholder 21. Climate Controls 8. Hood Release 23. You'll...
Owner's Manual
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... if the to light comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light also on, you 're driving, there on may be ready to resetthe system. Adjust...ignition OFF'. LOCK I TRACTION OFF I If the light stays on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If it stays on, or comes when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a... problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. That's normal. When this warning ligh is a problem. 2-73 The anti-lock brake system...
... if the to light comes on when you 're driving, your Buick needs service. If the regular brake system warning light also on, you 're driving, there on may be ready to resetthe system. Adjust...ignition OFF'. LOCK I TRACTION OFF I If the light stays on , the system will not limit wheel spin. If it stays on, or comes when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a... problem with your traction control system and your driving accordingly. That's normal. When this warning ligh is a problem. 2-73 The anti-lock brake system...
Owner's Manual
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You're driving safely. Let's say the road is programmed tomake - ~m.mt of available tireand e road conditions. Here's what happens with ABS. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will As you . A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. You slam on ... and controls braking pressure accordingly. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. rear wheels. 4-8 one If of you brake,your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. The computer is wet. Here's how anti-lock works. You can...
You're driving safely. Let's say the road is programmed tomake - ~m.mt of available tireand e road conditions. Here's what happens with ABS. Suddenly animal jumps out in an front of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will As you . A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. You slam on ... and controls braking pressure accordingly. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. rear wheels. 4-8 one If of you brake,your computer keeps receiving updates on the brakes. The computer is wet. Here's how anti-lock works. You can...
Owner's Manual
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...normal. Adjust your traction TRACT10N control system. The traction control system automatically comes on . If your vehicle is normal. problem with your driving accordingly. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock workfor you should turn the system if your vehicle ever gets stuck in ...snow. "Rocking Your Vehicle" See in the Index.) This is on, this is cruise control whenthe traction in control system begins to limit wheel spin, cruise the control will automatically disengage. always leave the system But you canturn the off should on whenever you start your vehicle. ...
...normal. Adjust your traction TRACT10N control system. The traction control system automatically comes on . If your vehicle is normal. problem with your driving accordingly. Just hold the brake pedal down and let anti-lock workfor you should turn the system if your vehicle ever gets stuck in ...snow. "Rocking Your Vehicle" See in the Index.) This is on, this is cruise control whenthe traction in control system begins to limit wheel spin, cruise the control will automatically disengage. always leave the system But you canturn the off should on whenever you start your vehicle. ...
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...control system warning light will come -on but is it possible for the vehicle to steera vehicle on wet you can turn the Steering Tips Driving on Curves system back on light should gooff. In many emergencies, steering can help you can steer but the system won't turn off ... system not functioning, you more effort. Magnasteer Your vehicle is subject to take much more than even the very best braking. the systemis limiting wheel spin when you feel at all vehicle speeds. provides ease It firm, solid feel when steering at highway speeds. the button again. the news...
...control system warning light will come -on but is it possible for the vehicle to steera vehicle on wet you can turn the Steering Tips Driving on Curves system back on light should gooff. In many emergencies, steering can help you can steer but the system won't turn off ... system not functioning, you more effort. Magnasteer Your vehicle is subject to take much more than even the very best braking. the systemis limiting wheel spin when you feel at all vehicle speeds. provides ease It firm, solid feel when steering at highway speeds. the button again. the news...
Owner's Manual
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...much speed as you approach a the front curve, do it before you enter curve, while your wheels are straight ahead. course, the posted speeds are times when steering can 't; Maintain a reasonable, steady...lose control. You can demand too evasive action-- collision. reduce your speed as you can "drive" through sharp curve. The traction youcan get in a curve depends on the condition of your... based on good weather and road conditions. have to . steering around problem, to Your Buick can control. First apply your speed. But acceleration -- Under less favorable cc litions you is...
...much speed as you approach a the front curve, do it before you enter curve, while your wheels are straight ahead. course, the posted speeds are times when steering can 't; Maintain a reasonable, steady...lose control. You can demand too evasive action-- collision. reduce your speed as you can "drive" through sharp curve. The traction youcan get in a curve depends on the condition of your... based on good weather and road conditions. have to . steering around problem, to Your Buick can control. First apply your speed. But acceleration -- Under less favorable cc litions you is...
Owner's Manual
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... fi-ont tire contacts the pavement edge. I the levelof the shoulder is nothingin the way, steerso at that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you are always possible is a good reason to go straight down the roadway. 4-12 The fact that your vehicle... of the pavement. Ease the if accelerator and then, there is only slightly below the f off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you're 'driving. Then your right wheels have avoided the object. Road Recovery * You may find sometime that your steering...
... fi-ont tire contacts the pavement edge. I the levelof the shoulder is nothingin the way, steerso at that such emergency situations are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you are always possible is a good reason to go straight down the roadway. 4-12 The fact that your vehicle... of the pavement. Ease the if accelerator and then, there is only slightly below the f off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you're 'driving. Then your right wheels have avoided the object. Road Recovery * You may find sometime that your steering...
Owner's Manual
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... your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start steering quickly enough, your right outside mirror convex. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick's In three control systems. the braking skid, your foot the accelerator pedal. If you start yourleft iane change signal and move back into ... control system, remember: It 0 If you just passed may seem be farther away to than one vehicle at a time on much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. 0 Don't overtake a slowly moving out of can lose control vehicle. off , then an acceleration skid also best handled by not "...
... your mirrors, glance over your shoulder, and start steering quickly enough, your right outside mirror convex. The three typesof skids correspond to your Buick's In three control systems. the braking skid, your foot the accelerator pedal. If you start yourleft iane change signal and move back into ... control system, remember: It 0 If you just passed may seem be farther away to than one vehicle at a time on much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. 0 Don't overtake a slowly moving out of can lose control vehicle. off , then an acceleration skid also best handled by not "...
Owner's Manual
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... conditions. See "Traction Control System"in the Index. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will improve your ability to slow down and adjust your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want to avoid drivingon wet ice ...hard stop a slippery road. otherwise clearroad, ice patches may If remain icy when surrounding roads are on . You can be slick and hard to drive on it 's about fall. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- Try not to break the fragile traction. Allow greater following distance onany...
... conditions. See "Traction Control System"in the Index. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's stability when you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will improve your ability to slow down and adjust your vehicle has a traction control system, you'll want to avoid drivingon wet ice ...hard stop a slippery road. otherwise clearroad, ice patches may If remain icy when surrounding roads are on . You can be slick and hard to drive on it 's about fall. smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow -- Try not to break the fragile traction. Allow greater following distance onany...
Owner's Manual
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... engine, axle or other parts your vehicle wear at throttle. This helps your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the 0 wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are against the drag of the added weight.The engine is required to do , here are some important...towing a trailer. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll be state or provincial police. good sourcefor this part. can be driving. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your full engine and other parts could be damaged...
... engine, axle or other parts your vehicle wear at throttle. This helps your vehicle's tires. 0 Load-pulling components such as engine, transaxle, the 0 wheel assemblies and tires forced to work harder are against the drag of the added weight.The engine is required to do , here are some important...towing a trailer. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you 'll be state or provincial police. good sourcefor this part. can be driving. the weight of the trailer, the weight of the trailer tongue and the total weight on your full engine and other parts could be damaged...
Owner's Manual
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...gear; Each of the chocks. If you might have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. something goes wrong, your brakes much that are especially important trailer operation are in this . Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking... use the highest gear possible. is covered in place, release the regular brake until the trailer clear of these is 4. When the wheel chocks are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. and help you find them quickly...
...gear; Each of the chocks. If you might have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. something goes wrong, your brakes much that are especially important trailer operation are in this . Drive slowly until the chocks absorb the load. 4. When You Are Readyto Leave After Parking... use the highest gear possible. is covered in place, release the regular brake until the trailer clear of these is 4. When the wheel chocks are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake adjustment. and help you find them quickly...
Owner's Manual
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...have Buick dealer or a professional towing a service tow your Riviera. "Roadside Assistance"in reverse order to The see them. 5-8 be towed from the front with sling-type equipment. Dead Battery If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these... know that they don't touch care each other orany other metal. operator may not correct. The make, model and yearof your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Heavy Metal Engine a t Pr B . That your vehicle. 12. Remove the cables in See the Index.
...have Buick dealer or a professional towing a service tow your Riviera. "Roadside Assistance"in reverse order to The see them. 5-8 be towed from the front with sling-type equipment. Dead Battery If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items fog lamps, aero-skirting, or special tires and wheels, these... know that they don't touch care each other orany other metal. operator may not correct. The make, model and yearof your vehicle has front-wheel drive. Heavy Metal Engine a t Pr B . That your vehicle. 12. Remove the cables in See the Index.
Owner's Manual
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...Brake System Inspection" in wear indicators that soon your brakes. I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with or without the the vehicle moving, your vehicle is moving (except when brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in pedal is wrong with Disc brake pads have your dealerif the brake ...pedal does not return to help and new pads are applied or lightly first Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect l be replaced as ...
...Brake System Inspection" in wear indicators that soon your brakes. I NOTICE: Continuing to drive with or without the the vehicle moving, your vehicle is moving (except when brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in pedal is wrong with Disc brake pads have your dealerif the brake ...pedal does not return to help and new pads are applied or lightly first Your Buick has four-wheel disc brakes. applied. Some driving conditions or climates may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect l be replaced as ...
Owner's Manual
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...inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. It's all wheels. For 150 example, a tire graded would wear one and a half (1 1/2) timesas well on all right to drive with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on yourvehicle.... Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold the United States.) The in driving habits, service practices and differences road characteristics and climate. I Mlxmg tires could cause to lose control while you could havea crash. ...
...inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. It's all wheels. For 150 example, a tire graded would wear one and a half (1 1/2) timesas well on all right to drive with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on yourvehicle.... Administration, which grades tires by treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold the United States.) The in driving habits, service practices and differences road characteristics and climate. I Mlxmg tires could cause to lose control while you could havea crash. ...
Owner's Manual
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... down until it 's been driven. Ifyou can 't know how it's been used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous. will A Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains on the front tires and tighten them on damage... yourvehicle. Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains r!l CAUTION:; Ifyou have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipmentwheel. Install size...
... down until it 's been driven. Ifyou can 't know how it's been used wheel on yourvehicle is dangerous. will A Driveslowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. Driving too fast or spinning thewheels with chains on the front tires and tighten them on damage... yourvehicle. Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains r!l CAUTION:; Ifyou have to replace a wheel, usea new GM original equipmentwheel. Install size...
Owner's Manual
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Delayed Locking ...2-12 2-5 MemoryLocks ...1-13 DriverPosition ...Driving 4-20 City ...4-2 Defensive ...Drunken ...4-3 Freeway ...4-21 InaBlizzard ...4-28 4-17 IntheRain ...4-15 Night ...OnCurves ...4-10 On Grades While......6-72 Door 2-79 AjarLight ...AjarReminder ...2-5 2-5 Central Unlocking System ...2-4 Locks ...Locks. Climate Control System ...3-2 ...3-9 Steering Wheel Control 3-10 Clock. Setting the ...Comfort Controls ...3-2 PassengerZone ...3-9 Steering Wheel Control ...3-9 3-20 Compact Disc Care ...Compact Disc Player ...3-14 Compact Disc Storage ...2-60 5-34 Compact Spare Tire ...2-59...
Delayed Locking ...2-12 2-5 MemoryLocks ...1-13 DriverPosition ...Driving 4-20 City ...4-2 Defensive ...Drunken ...4-3 Freeway ...4-21 InaBlizzard ...4-28 4-17 IntheRain ...4-15 Night ...OnCurves ...4-10 On Grades While......6-72 Door 2-79 AjarLight ...AjarReminder ...2-5 2-5 Central Unlocking System ...2-4 Locks ...Locks. Climate Control System ...3-2 ...3-9 Steering Wheel Control 3-10 Clock. Setting the ...Comfort Controls ...3-2 PassengerZone ...3-9 Steering Wheel Control ...3-9 3-20 Compact Disc Care ...Compact Disc Player ...3-14 Compact Disc Storage ...2-60 5-34 Compact Spare Tire ...2-59...
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... ...3-5 Heating ...2-37 High-Beam Headlamps ...4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 HillandMountainRoads ...Hitches. Tire ...6-44 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-50 7-43 Inspections ...7-43 Brakesystem ...ExhaustSystems ...7-43 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...7-43 7-43 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-43 Steering ... 7-43 Suspension ...ThrottleLinkage ...7-43 InstrumentPanel ...2-66 Brightness Control ...2-46 6-53 Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-68...
... ...3-5 Heating ...2-37 High-Beam Headlamps ...4-23 Highway Hypnosis ...4-23 HillandMountainRoads ...Hitches. Tire ...6-44 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ...2-50 7-43 Inspections ...7-43 Brakesystem ...ExhaustSystems ...7-43 Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal ...7-43 7-43 Radiator and Heater Hose ...7-43 Steering ... 7-43 Suspension ...ThrottleLinkage ...7-43 InstrumentPanel ...2-66 Brightness Control ...2-46 6-53 Cleaning ...Cluster ...2-68...