lock BUICK RIVIERA 1999 Owner's Guide

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2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this:

Hold in the button on the lever.

Push the lever all the way toward the front of
your vehicle.
3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your
hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the
engine running. Your vehicle could move
suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you
leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could
overheat and even catch fire. You or others could
be injured. Don't leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your
parking brake is firmly set before you leave it. After
you've moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the
regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the
shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pushing
the button. If you can, it means that the shift lever
wasn't fully locked into PARK (P).

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2-30 Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your
transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in
the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shift
lever out of PARK (P). This is called ªtorque lock.º To
prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's
seat. To find out how, see ªShifting Into PARK (P)º in
the Index.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transaxle, so you
can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Shifting Out of PARK (P)
CAUTION:
Before shifting out of PARK (P) you must fully
apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. If you're pulling a trailer, see ªTowing
a Trailerº in the Index,
Your vehicle has a Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock
(BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brake
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is
in RUN. See ªAutomatic Transaxleº in the Index.

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Express-Down Window
The switch for the driver's window has an express
-down
feature. When the driver's AUTO switch is held
rearward, the window will automatically lower
completely. To stop the window while it is lowering,
press the switch again and then release. The window can
be opened in smaller amounts by pressing the switch
rearward and releasing it immediately. To raise the
window, hold the switch forward.
Horn
Nearly the entire surface of the center of the steering
wheel is an active horn pad. Press the horn anywhere on
the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel
A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you. Move the steering wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the
wheel in place.

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You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
marked WIPER DELAY.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the
band on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or
snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The
closer to LO, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away
from you to the LO position. For high
-speed wiping,
turn the band further, to HI. To stop the wipers, turn the
band to OFF.
Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they're frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your
blades do become damaged, get new blades or
blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wiper motor. A
circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools. Clear
away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the turn signal lever there's a paddle with
the word PUSH on it. To spray washer fluid on the
windshield, just push the paddle briefly. The washer will
spray several times, then stop. Unless they are already
turned on, the wipers will operate at low speed for
several sweeps, then turn off.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
To get more fluid on the windshield, push and hold
the paddle. Spraying will continue as long as the paddle
is held.

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness
By turning the headlamp knob you can make the
instrument panel lights brighten or dim. See
ªHeadlampsº in the Index.
Courtesy Lamps
When any door is opened, several lamps go on. They
make it easy for you to enter and leave the car. To turn
on these lamps without opening the door, turn the
headlamp knob to the right.
Illuminated Entry
Press the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter and the interior courtesy lamps will come on
and stay on for up to one minute. The lamps will turn off
immediately when pressing the LOCK button on the
transmitter, starting the ignition or activating the power
door locks.
Delayed Entry Lighting
When you open the door to enter your vehicle, the
interior lamps will come on. When you close the door
with the ignition off, the interior lamps will stay on for
25 seconds or until the ignition is turned to an on
position. Note that locking the doors will override the
delayed entry lighting feature and the lamps will turn off
right away.
Theater Dimming
This feature allows for a three to five-second fade out of
the courtesy lamps instead of immediate turn off.
Delayed Exit Lighting
With this feature, the interior lamps will come on for
25 seconds after you remove the key from the ignition.
This will give you time to find the door pull handle or
lock switches when you exit the vehicle.
Parade Dimming
This feature prohibits the dimming of your instrument
panel displays during daylight while your headlamps are
on. This feature operates with the light sensor for the
twilight sentinel and is fully automatic. When the light
sensor reads darkness outside, you will be able to dim
your instrument panel displays once again.

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2-44 Perimeter Lighting
This is a Personal Choice feature of your vehicle.
When the UNLOCK button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter is pressed, the headlamps, parking lamps,
back
-up lamps and cornering lamps will come on if it is
dark enough outside according to the twilight sentinel.
This feature can be programmed on or off for each
driver's transmitter.
To turn the feature off:
1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver's power door
lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors
will lock.
3. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter.
Perimeter lighting remains on at this time and the
horn will chirp two times.
4. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting is disabled and the horn
will chirp one time.
5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
option is now off.To turn the feature on:
1. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
2. Press and hold LOCK on the driver's power door
lock switch throughout this procedure. All doors
will lock.
3. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter.
Perimeter lighting remains off at this time and the
horn will chirp one time.
4. Press the instant alarm button on the transmitter
again. Perimeter lighting is now enabled and the
horn will chirp two times.
5. Release the door lock switch. The perimeter lighting
option is now on.
This procedure changes the mode for only the
transmitter used to change this setting. The procedure
will need to be repeated for the second transmitter.

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Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To
open, pull the latch on the front of the glove box door.
Garage Door Opener Compartment
The garage door opener storage area is located in the
headliner near the reading lamps. The following chart
and instructions will help you install your garage door
opener in the overhead storage area.1. Push the extended tab (above the GARAGE button)
or insert a screwdriver between the tab and outer
edge of the cover. The garage door opener cover will
flip down.
2. Remove the square height adapters from the cover.
Refer to the chart to determine the number and
location of the height adapters for your garage door
opener. If your unit does not appear on the chart, you
will have to try different adapter number and
location combinations.

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Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also remove them from the center mount and swing
them to the side, while the auxiliary visor remains to
block out glare from the front.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror
This mirror is on the larger of the passenger's sun visors.
It may also be on the larger of the driver's sun visors.
When you open it, the lamps turn on. The brightness
of the lamps can be adjusted by sliding the switch up
or down.
Accessory Power Outlet
An auxiliary power receptacle is located on the lower
right side of the console. When the ignition is on, you
can plug in accessories requiring electrical power.
If your vehicle does not have a console, the auxiliary
power receptacle is opposite the cigarette lighter in the
ashtray area.
OnStar
System (Option)
Your vehicle may be equipped with the OnStar
communications service. The following services are
available 24 hours a day from an OnStar representative:

Roadside Service with Location

Emergency Services Button

Remote Door Unlock

Theft Detection/Notification and Stolen
-Vehicle
Tracking

Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment

Concierge/Customer Conveniences Services
NOTE: Installation of aftermarket equipment is
possible, however, the features described above will not
be compatible with any portable phone other than the
OnStar cellular phone available from your dealer.
For more information about the OnStar System, contact
your dealer.

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2-71 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
With the anti-lock brake
system, the light(s) will
come on when you start
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds.
That's normal.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition to OFF. Or, if the
light comes on when you're driving, stop as soon as
possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or
comes on again while you're driving, your vehicle needs
service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't
on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti
-lock
brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you don't have anti
-lock brakes and there's a
problem with your regular brakes. See ªBrake System
Warning Lightº earlier in this section.
The anti
-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Traction Control System Warning Light
This warning light should
come on briefly as you start
the engine.
If the warning light doesn't come on then, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there's a problem. If it
stays on, or comes on when you're driving, there may be
a problem with your traction control system and your
vehicle may need service. When this warning light is on,
the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving
accordingly.
The traction control system warning light may come on
for the following reasons:

If you turn the system off by pressing the TRAC
CONT button located on the instrument panel, the
warning light will come on and stay on. To turn the
system back on, press the button again. The warning
light should go off. (See ªTraction Control Systemº
in the Index for more information.)

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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-2 Comfort Controls
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-2 Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control
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-5 Air Conditioning
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-5 Heating
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-6 Defogging and Defrosting
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-6 Rear Window Defogger
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-7 Passenger Zone Comfort Control
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-7 Ventilation System
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-9 Steering Wheel Controls for Climate
Control (Option)
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-9 Audio Systems
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-9 Setting the Clock3
-10 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player with Automatic
Tone Control
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-15 Theft-Deterrent Feature
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-17 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Option)
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-18 Understanding Radio Reception
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-18 Tips About Your Audio System
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-19 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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-20 Care of Your Compact Discs
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-20 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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-20 Power Antenna Mast Care