door lock BUICK RIVIERA 1993 User Guide

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 don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system,
the vehicle should be locked after the doors, are
closed.
Always unlocks door with a key, or use the Remote
Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other way will set
off the alarm.
If you set
off the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You can also turn
off the alarm by using the Keyless
Entry System, if
you have it. The alarm won’t stop if
you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
The alarm can be tested by first having the driver’s
window down. Arm the system by locking the
doors
with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless
Entry System. Get out of the car and close the door, then
reach in through the window and unlock the door with
the manual door lock. This should set the alarm off.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see
if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the
Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft
deterrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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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 can
shift
from “P” (Park) when the ignition is in the “Run”
position. See “Automatic Transaxle” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of
“P” (Park), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into “P”
(Park) and also release the shift lever button on floor
shift console models as you maintain brake application.
Then move the shift lever into the gear you wish. (Press
the shift lever button before moving the shift lever.)
If
you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift
out
of “P” (Park), try this:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn the key to “Off.” Open and close the driver’s
door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power
feature.
Apply and hold the brake until the end
of Step 4.
Shift to “N” (Neutral).
Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you
want.
Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.
Parking Over Things That Burn
; CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves,
dry grass or other things
that can burn.
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.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 brake
firmly set. Your vehic’le can roll.
!Don’t leave your veh!icle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine irunning, th8e vehicle can move su’ddenly.
You or others could
be ‘injured. To be sure your
vehic’le w&t move, even when you,’re
on fairly
level ground,
always set your parking br’ake a’nd
move the shift lever to
‘T’’ (Park).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
won’t Imove., See Shifting Into’ ’~P’ (Park) in the
Index,.
If you are parkiing on a hil’l, also see “Pariking on
Hills” in the Index.
Retained Accessory Power
After the ignition is turned off, and before any door is
opened, the following systems will work for ten
minutes:
1’
Power windows
0 Radio
@ Clock (with radio off)
0 Windshield wiper/waSher
0 Astroroof (option) I
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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 until
Press and hold SCAN until the correct minute the correct hour appears.
appears.
Recall
1 Press RCL to change the display between the clock and
the radio station frequency, when the radio is on. To
display the time with the ignition
off, press RCL.
AM-FM
Press the AM or FM buttons to select either the AM or
FM radio band. If the station is in stereo, a STEREO
indicator will also be displayed.
Fade
Press the top or the bottom of the FADE control to
adjust the balance between front and rear speakers. Press
the center
of the control to restore equal speaker sound
balance. Balance between the left and right speakers is
preset and is not adjustable.
Bass
Press the.BASS A or v to increase or decrease bass
tones. For the
BASS preset setting, press the center of
the control.
Treble
Press the TREB A or v to increase or decrease treble
tones. Press the center
of the TREB control for the
preset level.
To Play A Cassette
Tape equalization is automatically sensed and set.
Insertion
of a ta e also automatically disables DNR@
and activates &-Dolby
@ noise reduction. Note the
tape travel arrow. The tape will be traveling in that
direction until it reaches the end and automatically
changes direction, or until you press the PROG button.
Press POWER to turn the unit
on. The radio will play
until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the
tape side goes
in first). Do not use tapes that are longer
than
92 minutes (46 minutes on each side).
Fwd (Forward)
Press FWD to advance the tape rapidly. Press FWD or
PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a
tape is advancing.)
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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 until
the correct hour appears.
Press and hold
SCAN until the correct minute
appears.
Recall
Press RCL to change the display between the clock and
the radio station frequency, when the radio is on.
To
display the time with the ignition off, press RCL.
AM-FM
Press the AM or FM buttons to select either the AM or
FM radio band. If the station is in stereo, a STEREO
indicator will also be displayed.
Balance
Press the left, right, front or rear speaker controls to
adjust speaker balance. Press the center of the control to
restore equal speaker sound balance.
Equalizer
Your equalizer enables you to adjust five separate sound
frequencies. Slide an equalizer control up to emphasize
a frequency, down to de-emphasize it. It's best to begin
with all the controls in the middle position, then adjust
each control as you like.
To Play A Cassette
Tape equalization is automatically sensed and set.
Insertion of a ta e also automatically disables
DNR@
and activates &-Dolby B@ noise reduction. Note the
tape travel arrow. The tape will be traveling in that
direction until it reaches the end and automatically
changes direction, or until
you press the PROG button.
Press POWER
to turn the 'unit on. The radio will play
until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the
tape side goes in first). Do not use tapes that are longer
than
92 minutes (46 minutes on each side).
Fwd (Forward)
Press FWD to advance the tape rapidly. Press FWD or
PROG again to play the tape. (The radio plays while a
tape is advancing.)
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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 slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
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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 most trips are less
than
10 miles (16 km).
0 The engine is at low speed most of the time (as in
door-to-door delivery, or in stop-and-go traffic).
Most trips are through dusty places.
If any one of these is true for your vehicle, then you
need to change your oil and filter every
3,000 miles
(5 000 km) or 3 months -- whichever comes first.
If none of them is true, change the oil every 7,500 miles
(12
500 km) or 12 months -- whichever comes first.
Change the filter at the first oil change and at every
other oil change after that.
Engine Block Heater: An engine block heater can be a
big help if you have to park outside in very cold
weather, -20
OF (-29 C) or colder. If your vehicle has
this option, see ?Engine Block Heater”
in the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil:
1
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be
sure to drain all free-flowing oil
from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of oil
by pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams
or bodies
of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to 2
place that collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing
of your used oil, ask your dealer, a
service station or a local recycling center for help.
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Remove the bulb from the Loading Your Vehicle
bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
%I OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
I
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION,
FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL
LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD
TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
1 Install a new bulb into the socket turning it clockwise INFORMATION 111-p ?j$##..:,
(right) until it is locked in place. Insert the socket into \
the lamp and turn it clockwise (right) to lock it into
place. Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp assembly.
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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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
10
20
10
20
15
3
10
20
15
25
10
15
25
3
20
10
20
5
ISO-IGN
Body
Antenna
Cigar
BCM/IPC Stopmazard
Turn Signal
Cruise
WAC
Park Light
Radio
1
Wiper
Radio
2
SIR
BoseO
Crank
Trunk-rel/Pull
Down & Fuel Door Re1
AIC
Elc Compressor
Coolant Fan
There is also a fuse block that is located on the right side
of the console under a carpeted panel cover. Remove the
cover to access these fuses.
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At Least Once a Month
CHECK OR
Tire Inflation
WHAT TO DO
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Check tire inflation. Make sure they
are inflated to the pressures specified
on the Tire-Loading Information
label located on the rear edge of the
driver’s door. See “Tires” in the
Index for further details.
At Least Once a Year
CHECK OR
SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Key Lock
the lubricant specified
in Section D. Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
Body
Lubrication lubricate ‘all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, glove
box door and console door. Section
D tells you what to use.
CHECK OR SERVICE
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
or others could be injured.
Follow the stem below.
I
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to
turn off the
engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work only
in “P”
(Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter
works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
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