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...1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to keep your Buick. do Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to use...subject in this manual.can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to get service and owner publications. It also ...
...1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use . Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to keep your Buick. do Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to use...subject in this manual.can useit to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you want to get service and owner publications. It also ...
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... P r No. 25645980 B First Edition at the time it was printed.We reserve the right to 'make changes in owner can use it If the vehicle, please leave this manual in your Buick, so it will be there :if you ever need when you sell it . Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General...
... P r No. 25645980 B First Edition at the time it was printed.We reserve the right to 'make changes in owner can use it If the vehicle, please leave this manual in your Buick, so it will be there :if you ever need when you sell it . Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General...
Owner's Manual
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... aircraft engines, tanks and I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick Special the "Car of the Year." Thefirst productionV-6 engine was used in 1942) became more massivein the increased sales. This post-war period brought And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced...
... aircraft engines, tanks and I953 Skylark 1949 Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named 1962 Buick Special the "Car of the Year." Thefirst productionV-6 engine was used in 1942) became more massivein the increased sales. This post-war period brought And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced...
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ix You'll also see in CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. Many times, this book you might see warning labels on your warranty, ...
ix You'll also see in CAUTION and NOTICE warnings different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. Many times, this book you might see warning labels on your warranty, ...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD ... your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on someof your controls: These symDols are used on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbm These are some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of the symbols you...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD ... your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on someof your controls: These symDols are used on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbm These are some other symbols you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of the symbols you...
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...), or a r bag system. It also tells you some help from you. And it does lockin place, push the seatback toward the rear as you how use safety belts to work properly. Then lock in a sudden stop . That's if your vehicle is locked. The latch mustbe down a fairly steephill. J Safety Belts: They...
...), or a r bag system. It also tells you some help from you. And it does lockin place, push the seatback toward the rear as you how use safety belts to work properly. Then lock in a sudden stop . That's if your vehicle is locked. The latch mustbe down a fairly steephill. J Safety Belts: They...
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... injuries can be if you are in a crash and I you're not wearinga safety belt, your safety belt,and check that is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in these areas are fastened properly too. Be sure everyone in your vehicle that yourpassengers' belts are more...
... injuries can be if you are in a crash and I you're not wearinga safety belt, your safety belt,and check that is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a collision, people riding in these areas are fastened properly too. Be sure everyone in your vehicle that yourpassengers' belts are more...
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... your strongest bones take forces. whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of being conscious during and after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? That's why the safety belts make such good sense. Air bags are in...
... your strongest bones take forces. whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of being conscious during and after an accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? That's why the safety belts make such good sense. Air bags are in...
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... isof the out door on the buckle. To unlatch the belt, push the button on it, you slam the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant l women.
... isof the out door on the buckle. To unlatch the belt, push the button on it, you slam the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant l women.
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... section. bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don't replace them properly. I -- All air bags are using the buckle for that the latch plate will lock. for anyone, th&&y:to use the correct buckle when buckling your vehicle should weara safety belt properly whether ornot there's an air bag for... women, as the driver's safety belt. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your safety belt even if you are designed to protectthe mother. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger.
... section. bags are designed to work with safety belts, but don't replace them properly. I -- All air bags are using the buckle for that the latch plate will lock. for anyone, th&&y:to use the correct buckle when buckling your vehicle should weara safety belt properly whether ornot there's an air bag for... women, as the driver's safety belt. Wearing yoursafety belt during a crash helps reduce your safety belt even if you are designed to protectthe mother. Your Buick has two air bags one air bagfor the driver -and another air bag the rightfront passenger.
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... General Motors therefore recommend that you how to do that come with the infant or child restraint will go. rear 1-36 These restraints use the belt system in a used it will havea label saying that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat. If it is...
... General Motors therefore recommend that you how to do that come with the infant or child restraint will go. rear 1-36 These restraints use the belt system in a used it will havea label saying that children are safer if they are restrainedin the rear rather than the front seat. If it is...
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the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. See the earlier part about the top strap Jf-thechild restraint has one. 1. Put the^ restraint on. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
the seat. Follow the instructions for the child restraint. See the earlier part about the top strap Jf-thechild restraint has one. 1. Put the^ restraint on. You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt.
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... earlier part the if about the top strap the child restraint has one. 1. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear-facing child restraint be using the lap-shoulder belt.
... earlier part the if about the top strap the child restraint has one. 1. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear-facing child restraint be using the lap-shoulder belt.
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But they are are . 0 Children who have the choice, a child should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-44 Accident statistics show that children safer if they need to a window so the child can a crash. Children who aren't buckled upcan strike other people who are restrainedin the rear seat. Larger Children If you have outgrown child restraints should sit next to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up be thrown out in can wear a lap-shoulder belt and a get the additional restraintshoulder beltcan provide.
But they are are . 0 Children who have the choice, a child should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-44 Accident statistics show that children safer if they need to a window so the child can a crash. Children who aren't buckled upcan strike other people who are restrainedin the rear seat. Larger Children If you have outgrown child restraints should sit next to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren't buckled up be thrown out in can wear a lap-shoulder belt and a get the additional restraintshoulder beltcan provide.
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... restraint that belts provide. < : : . . 1 Never do this. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. the If child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but be used by only one that the shoulder is so small that has a lap belt. only @ A: 1-45 Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but thechild...
... restraint that belts provide. < : : . . 1 Never do this. The belt can't properly spread the impact forces. the If child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but be used by only one that the shoulder is so small that has a lap belt. only @ A: 1-45 Move the child toward the centerof the vehicle, but thechild...
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Don'tlet someone else use it repaired. They can rip apart under impact forces. extender willbe long enough for you go loose or damaged safety belt system parts. to orderit, ... extender. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure safety belt reminder light the and all your If an dealer will order you should,use it torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Don'tlet someone else use it repaired. They can rip apart under impact forces. extender willbe long enough for you go loose or damaged safety belt system parts. to orderit, ... extender. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure safety belt reminder light the and all your If an dealer will order you should,use it torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
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... system earlier the this section. 1-48 If an air bag inflates, you'll needreplace a r bag to adjuster may be necessary even the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special the part...
... system earlier the this section. 1-48 If an air bag inflates, you'll needreplace a r bag to adjuster may be necessary even the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special the part...
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... don't for the ignition only. But you can help prevent theft. be sure you need a new ignition key. Keep the tags plugs in . NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.You may be able to get in a safe place. The... key tag has a code that tells on it your Buick dealer the correct key code if you So have a lot of features that can have extra keys. 2-3 When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have new ones made easi using these tagsor plugs. The door key isfor the doors andall...
... don't for the ignition only. But you can help prevent theft. be sure you need a new ignition key. Keep the tags plugs in . NOTICE: Your Buick has a number of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside.You may be able to get in a safe place. The... key tag has a code that tells on it your Buick dealer the correct key code if you So have a lot of features that can have extra keys. 2-3 When a new Riviera delivered, the dealer removes the is for have new ones made easi using these tagsor plugs. The door key isfor the doors andall...
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... , move the control toward the lock is rear of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren'tlocked. lock From the outside, use your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system activated, it . There a red mark on the door forward.
... , move the control toward the lock is rear of being thrown outof the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren'tlocked. lock From the outside, use your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system activated, it . There a red mark on the door forward.
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Memory Door Locks This is a Personal Choice feature that person use manual or power the lock. turn Close your doors will unlock. And,... doorson your shift lever out PARK (P), all of you need to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK (P), use the manual or power to lock lock the door again. When the door closed and completely latched. 2-5 Power ...move your vehicle' is not closed properly, a door ajar light on the instrument panel will electronically unlock. Just use the manual or power lock button tolock the doors. Door Ajar Reminder If one second, doors will are come...
Memory Door Locks This is a Personal Choice feature that person use manual or power the lock. turn Close your doors will unlock. And,... doorson your shift lever out PARK (P), all of you need to lock your doors before shifting outof PARK (P), use the manual or power to lock lock the door again. When the door closed and completely latched. 2-5 Power ...move your vehicle' is not closed properly, a door ajar light on the instrument panel will electronically unlock. Just use the manual or power lock button tolock the doors. Door Ajar Reminder If one second, doors will are come...