fuses BUICK RIVIERA 1993 Owners Manual

Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow
connectors. They are probably part of the air bag
system.
But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or if
the steering column is to be disassembled, the air bag
system must be disconnected.
To do this:
Turn off the ignition.
0 ‘Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse (see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index).
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant t
women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be
seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear
a lap-shoulder belt, and ’
the lap portion should be wok as low as possible
throughout the pregnancy.
0 Disconnect the yellow connector at the&ase of the
When the work is complete, if the air bag system was
disconnected, be sure to reattach everything and replace
the fuse before turning the ignition
on. When you turn
the ignition key on, be sure you see the inflatable
restraint light on the instrument panel.
If you don’t see
this light flash and then
go out as usual, have your air
bag system repaired. steering column.
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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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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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in the direciion of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower
the lever
until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until
you complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
‘and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
Operation of Lights.
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps,
parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and tail
lamps) meet all applicable Federal lighting
requirements, certain States and Rovinces may apply
their
own lighting regulations that may require special
attention before you operate these lamps. For example,
some jurisdictions may require that you operate your
lower beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, or that
headlamps be turned on whenever you must use your
windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions
prohibit driving solely with parking lamps, especially at
dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with you own State or Provincial highway authority
for
applicable lighting regulations.
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If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident.
If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index)
hnd-fQr bumed-Qvt bulbs. i
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short
circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and
fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.. This greatly
reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace
one.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one
of the correct
value. Just pick some feature
of your car that you can
get along without
- like the radio or cigarette lighter -
and use its fuse, if it is of the value you need. Replace it
as soon as you can.
There are two fuse block areas inside your vehicle. One is located on the left side of the console under a carpeted
panel cover. Remove the cover to access the fuses.

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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