1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 268

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehiclecomplex. Its is of well many parts have to be top quality and work together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts your braking of system -- for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to have new ones putin -- be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts. If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly. For in example, if someone puts brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,the balance between yourfront and -rear brakes can change for the worse. The braking to performance you've come expect can changein many other ways if someone puts the wrong replacement in brake parts. The battery is located under the rear seat cushion. To access the battery, "Removing the Rear Seat see the Cushion" in the Index. don't need to access You battery tojump start your vehicle. "Jump Starting" See in the Index. Battery Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom@battery. You never have to add water to onethese. When it's time of for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom battery. Get one that hasthe replacement number shown on the original battery's label. A battery that isn't properly vented can let sulfuric acid fumes the area under the rear into seat cushion. These fumes can damage your rear seat safety belt systems. You may not be able to see this damage,and the safety belts might not provide the protection needed in crash. If a a replacement battery is ever needed, must be it vented inthe same manner as the original battery. Always make sure that the vent hose is properly reattached before reinstalling the seat cushion. 6-31