ECU BUICK RIVIERA 1993 User Guide

Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all
windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots: If
you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take
your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition
key? What if you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
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Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
Universal Theft Deterrent (Option)
If your Buick has this option, it has a theft deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the “SECURITY” light
will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system.
Here’s how to do it:
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Open the door.
Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Remote Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY”
light should come on and stay on.
Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light ‘should go
off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
Remote Keyless Entry System the alarm will go off. It
will also go off
if a door lock or the trunk lock is
damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn
will sound for several minutes, then will go
off to save
battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms
only
if you use a power door lock switch or Remote
Keyless Entry System. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key
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PASS-Key I1 TM
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1
(Personalized Automotive Security System) theft
deterrent system. PASS-Key
11 TM is a passive theft
deterrent system. This means you don’t have to do
anything different to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove the key from the ignition.
PASS-Key
TM uses a resistor pellet in the ignition key
that matches a decoder in your vehicle. When
the PASS-Key
I1 TM system senses that someone is
using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter
won’t work and fuel won’t
go to the engine. If someone
tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this time, the vehicle will not start. This
discourages someone Erom randomly trying different
keys with different resistor pellets in an attempt to make
a match.
The ignition key must be clean and dry before it’s
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
engine doesn’t start and the “SECURITY” light comes
on, the key may be dirty or wet. Turn the ignition
off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. The security light will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be
clean and dry, wait about three minutes and try the other
ignition key. At this time, you may also want
to check
the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
If the starter won’t work with the other key, your vehicle
needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first ignition
key may be faulty. See your Buick dealer or
a locksmith
who can service the PASS-Key I1
.
If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter won’t work and the
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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 locksmith who can service
the Pass-Key
11 TM to have a new key made.
If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and continues to flash,
you will be able to restart
your engine if
you turn it off. Your PASS-Key 11 TM
system, however, is not working properly and must be
serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicle is not
protected
by the PASS-Key 11 system.
If you lose
or damage a PASS-Key 11 ignition key, see
your Buick dealer or a locksmith who can service
PASS-Key I1
TM to have a new key made.
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Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the
road probably have good traction.
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However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and
the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You’ll
have
a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very
careful.
Include
an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And,
if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items
in your vehicle.
What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice \
can be even more trouble because it may offer the least
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/! 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 damaged parts not fully
Never get under your vehicle after it has
Always use separate safety chains on
is being towed.
speec
secured.
been lifted by the tow truck.
each.side when towing a vehicle.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
0 Never use “J” hooks. Use T-hooks
instead.
When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped in a.
straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed
for towing service.
Do not use the vehicle’s steering
column lock for this. The transaxle should be in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
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A CAUTION:
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A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t
properly secured. This can cause a collision,
serious personal injury and vehicle damage.
The vehicle should be tightly secured with
chains or steel cables before it is transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can be cut by sha
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edges underneath the towed vehicle.
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Now put all the equipment back securely in the trunk.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420
kPa). The compact spare is made to go up to 3,000 miles
(5000 km), so you can finish your trip and have your
full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want.
Of
course, it’s best to replace your spare with a full-size ti\
re
as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in
good shape in case you need it again.
Your anti-lock brake system warning light may come on
when you are driving with a compact spare. See
“Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in the Index.
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A CAUTION:
1 Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
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' and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
j a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle.
In a trunk, put them as far forward as
you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
need to.
When you carry something inside the
Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
Tires
We don't make tires. Your new vehicle comes-with high
quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. These
tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Buick.
If your
spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you
will have
a tire warranty folder from each of these
manufacturers.
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A?!,, CAUTION:
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Poorly maintained and' i!rn,pvaget.ly used tires are
dangemus.
* Owrloadi'ng your tlires can cause
overheatingl
as a result of too much,
friction. You could have an air-crut and a
Vehicle"
in the Index.
Underinflated tires pose tlhe same danger
6s overloaded tires. The viesulting
acci'dent could cause seriouls injury.
Check all1 tires frequently to msintdn the "
recormmended pressure,. Tire (pressure
shoul,d
be checked w'hsn your tires a're
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punctured, 'or broken by a sudden impact,,
such as when you, hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pres'sura
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is ;badily worm,, lor if your tires
have been damaged, replace them
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Gold.
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Run (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 72
Running Lights. Daytime
........................... 98
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............ 82
Safety Belt Care
................................ 256
Safety Belt Extender
.............................. 56
Safety Belt Reminder Light
......................... 25
Safety Belt Replacement
........................... 57
Safety Belt. Center Adult Passenger
.................. 42
Safety Belt. Lap
.................................. 42
Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.......................... 27
Safety Belts
..................................... 13
Safety Belts. Buckled Wrong
........................ 29
Safety Belts. Questions About
....................... 24
Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers
................... 38
Safety Belt.
Too Loose ............................. 28
Safety Belt.
Torn ................................. 57
Safety Belts. Twisted
.............................. 31
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............. 38
Safety Belts. Usage by Adults
....................... 26
Safety Belts. Usage by Children
..................... 43
Safety Belts. Usage During Pregnancy
................. 37
Safety Belts. Why They Work
....................... 20
Safety Belts. Worn Under
Arm ...................... 30
Safety Defects. Reporting .......................... 291
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 273
Safety Warnings
.................................. 10 Seats and Safety Belts
............................. 13
Seat Controls
.................................... 14
Second Gear. When to Use
......................... 77
Securing A Child Restraint
......................... 45
Security Light
................................. 67. 69
Service Tips
.................................... 216
Service A/C Light
............................... 115
Service and Appearance . Care ...................... 215
“Service Engine Soon” Warning Light
............... 113
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 261
Service Publications
.............................. 292
Setting the Clock
......................... 127.130. 132
Setting the Trip Odometer
......................... 107
ShapeofRoadSigns
............................. 143
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 258
Shift. Brake-Transaxle Interlock
.................. 75. 81
Shift Lever Positions
.............................. 75
Shifting Into Park
................................. 79
Shifting Out of Park
............................... 81
Signaling Turns
................................... 85
Signs. Road .................................... 140
Skidding ....................................... 161
Slippery Surfaces. Driving on
...................... 179
Snow or Ice. Driving on
........................... 179
Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
.................... 254
Sound Equipment. Adding
......................... 125
Sound Systems
.................................. 124
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a Bad
............... 180
SpareTire
...................................... 212
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