ignition BUICK RIVIERA 1993 Owner's Guide

Setting The Clock
To set the clock:
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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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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.)
Cr02
This button sets tape bias. When playing high bias
chrome or metal tapes, press the
02 button (the button
will light).
When playing standard "tapes, press 02
again to shut it off.
Prog (Program)
Press PROG to change the side of the tape being played.
When the arrow pointing up is lighted, the selections
listed on the top side
of the tape are played. When the
arrow pointing down is lighted, selections listed on the
bottom side
of the tape are played. When the end of a
tape is reached, the other side
will then play.
Seek r""
Press SEEK to search for the next selection. For the
search to stop, there must be at leasf a.4-second gap
between selections on the tape. The radio does not play
during
SEEK.
Rept (Repeat)
Press REFT to repeat a selection on the tape. For repeat ".
to stop, there must be at least a &second gap between
the selections on the tape.
Ejct (Eject)
Press EJCT to remove the cassette from the tape player
(the radio will then play.)
The tape will eject even when
the ignition is
off.
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Comp (Compression)
Pressing the COMP button makes soft and loud passages
more equal
in volume.
Scan
Press SCAN to hear the first ten seconds of each track.
Press it again to stop scanning.
stop
Press STOP and the disc will stop and the radio will
play. To return to the disc, press STOP again. It will
resume playing at the point where it stopped.
Ejct (Eject)
Press EJCT and the disc will eject and the radio will
play. The disc will start at track
1 when you reinsert the
disc.
Press the POWER button or turn ignition
off to stop the
disc player. The disc stays in the player and will resume
playing at the point where it stopped.
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape- player that is. not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced
sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away
from contaminants, direct sunlight, and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each
month or after every
15 hours of use. If you notice a
reduction
in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if the tape or the tape player is at fault.
If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
Clean your tape player with a wiping-action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette, aild follow the directions
provided with it.
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Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
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Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface
of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean,
soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Power Antenna Mast Care
Your power antenna will look its best and work well if
it’s cleaned from time to time.
To Clean the Antenna Mast:
1. Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna to
full mast extension.
2. Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits or
equivalent solvent.
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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 turning the
.6. Then repeat if necessary.
radio
or ignition on and off.
Don’t lubricate the
could damage it.
If the mast portion of your antenna
is damaged, you can
easily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kit
and follow
the instructibns in the kit.
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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 and more enjoyable.
0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain
roads.
@ Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing to know
is thisi let your engine do some of the
slowing down. Don't make your brakes do it all.
Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or
long
hill. That way, you will slow down without
excessive use of your brakes.
If you don't shift down, your brakes could get
11 so hot that they wouldn't work well. You would
then have poor braking
or even none going
down a
hill. You could crash. Shift down to let
your engine assist your brakes on a steep
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/d CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in "N" (Neutral) or with the
ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have
to do all the work of slowing down. They could
get
so hot that they wouldn't work well. You
could crash. Always have your engine running
and your vehicle
in gear -]en you go downhill.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down
to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool
your
engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill
better.
Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Don't swing wide or cut
across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane. That way, you won't be
surprised by a vehicle coming toward you
in the
same lane.
It takes longer to pass another vehicle when you're going uphill. You'll want
to leave extra room to pass.
If a vehicle is passing you and doesn't have enough
room, slow down to make it easier for the other
vehicle to get by.

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 manual
axle
in “N” (Neutral).
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3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all
lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This
will avoid
sparks and help save both batteries. And it could
save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries.
I A CAUTION:
An electric fan can start up even when the
engine is not running and can injure you. Keep
hands; clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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Find the positive .(+) and negetive (-), terminals on
each battery.

/! 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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Part 9 Index
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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 72
Accessory Power. Retained
......................... 83
Adding Brake Fluid
.................................. 236
Coolant
.............................. 199.202. 23 1
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 125
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 234
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
.................... 229
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 235
Additives. Engine Oil
............................. 226
Adjustment. Brake
............................... 157
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 26
AirBag
......................................... 32
Aircleaner
..................................... 228
Airconditioner
................................. 119
Airoutlets
..................................... 118
Airsystem
..................................... 118
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 148
Alcohol in Gasoline
.............................. 2 17
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
....................... 257
AM Radio Reception
............................. 124
Engineoil
................................... 224
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AM Stereo Radio Reception ....................... 124
Antenna
....................................... 137
Antifreeze
...................................... 231
Antilock Brake System
........................... 154
Anti-Theft Tips
................................... 66
Appearance Care
................................ 252
Armrest Storage
................................. 104
Astroroof
...................................... 102
Audio Systems
.................................. 124
Automatic Door Locks
............................. 63
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
....................... 64
Automatic Overdrive
.............................. 77
Automatic Transaxle
.............................. 75
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
......................... 229
Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock
................... 178
Antilock Braking System Warning Light
.............. 112
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
.......... 260
Ashtrays
....................................... 103
Baby. Holding a
................................. 44
Battery
........................................ 237

High Speed. Shifting When Your Engine is Running ..... 76 Jack. Tire ..................................... 205
Highway Hypnosis
............................... 172 Jacking Up the Car ............................... 205
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 173 Jump Starting ................................... 186
Hills. Parking on
................................. 175
Holding a Baby in Your Car
......................... 43
Hood. Opening the
............................... 221
Horn ........................................... 84 Keys 59
Hot Coolant Warning Light
........................ 113 Keyless Entry System. Remote 64
Hydroplaning
................................... 166
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Hot Engine. Safety Warnings About 196 Kilomefa- J&$q$cx .. +... .? . ... _. % ......... . ... .’_ rs.z7 t- ........ . 105 .................
Ice. Driving on ................................. 179
Identification Label. Service Parts
................... 261
Identification Number. Vehicle
..................... 261
Idling Your Engine
................................ 82
If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
........... 214
Indicator. Turn Signal
............................. 85
Indicators. Disc Brake Wear ....................... 156
Indicators. Warning Lights and Gages
................ 107
Infant Restraint
................................... 45
Inflation. Tire
................................... 245
Inside Mirror
.................................... 99
Inspection. Tire
................................. 245
Instrument Panel
................................ 105
Interior Cleaning
................................ 253
Interlock. Brake-Transaxle Shift
.................. 75. 81
Introduction
. How To Use This Manual ............... 10
Ignition Key Positions
............................. 71
Label.
Service Parts Identification
.................. 261
Lane Change Indicator
............................. 85
Lap-Shoulder Belt Usage by Children
................. 55
Leaving Your Vehicle .............................. 80
Level Control. Electronic
.......................... 104
License Plate Holder. Rear
......................... 104
Light. Safety Belt
................................. -25
Light.
Turn Signal Indicator ......................... 85
Lighter. Cigarette
................................ 111
Lights Daytime Running
.............................. 98
Panel and Interior
.............................. 96
Traffic
...................................... 145
“On” Warning
................................. 96
Operation
.................................... 86
Loading Your Vehicle ............................ 242
Lap Belt
........................................ -42
Lights
& Gages. Warning Indicators ................. 107
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