1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual
1993 Buick Riviera Manual
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The 1993 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25604740 A First Edition @Copyright General Motors Corporation 199 All Rights Reserved 1 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 4
Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFEA~NTHROUOH Nmoonal Instltute for For Canadian Owners Who Prefer FrenchLanguageManual: , 4, . 3Sk Aux nronriCtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide franGais votre en chez Please keepthis manual in your Buick - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 5
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Walter Murr and Thomas Buick At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000 Buicks before the company had built 40. On Buick's success, Durant created a holding company, September 16, 1908. He called it General Motors. ' William C . (Billy)Durant - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 7
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was introduced in 1953. And Buick'sfamousverticalpillar"toothy"grille othermilitaryhardware.Thispost-warperiodbrought great styling and engineering changes which resulted in (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the increased The converter sales. torque automatic post-war era. transmission - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 9
named the1962 Buick Special V-6 "Car of the Year", The first production engine was used in the Special, ~~ i J 5 Buicks are,and will continue to be, premium American motorcars with smooth power, high performance, rich detail and comfortable accommodation. Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks.are MATURE - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 10
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new vehicle. This will helpyou learn aboutthe features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. You will alsored with through find acircle slash in a it this book. I This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don'tdo this - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems YourDrivingandtheRoad ... ...Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad ...This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat or engine overheating - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 13
Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: 0 In the blue notice area, tell you about you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors o in different words,. In this manual, we've used the familiar words and colors that Buick has used years - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 14
: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP #- Here are some other symbols you may see: FUSE A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER f0 ''' 4- -FI-1 RADIO - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 15
") systeill . You can also learn about some things you should do with safety belts @ . and howto use your safety belts properly Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ...14 17 HeadRestraints ...SafetyBelts .They're for Everyone ...19 WhySafetyBeltsWork ...20 24 Questions Many People Ask About Safety - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 16
by holding the switch the right or left. Center Control(C): Move the seat forward back by or holding the controlto the front or back. Raise the seat by holding the controlto the left. Hold the control the to right to lower the seat. Rear Control (R):Raise or lower the rear the seat by of - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Fourteen Way Seat (Driver's Side Only Option) - Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on outer side of the t I the seat. Release the position of the seatback. Lumbar - The center seatback supportis inflated or deflated for the desired lower back support. 0 15 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 18
If you havethe power option, it works with the switch locatedon the side of the seat. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vet le is in motion can be dangerous. Even you if buckle up, your safety belts can't their job do when you're reclined like this. rn But don't have a seatback - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 19
- I I I CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt can't do its jobbecause it won't be againstyour body. Instead, it willbe in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 20
Front Seatback Latches To fold a seatback forward, push the seatback toward the Your seatback will move back and forth freely, unless to a sudden lock stop.in - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 21
: They'reFor Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint, or "air bag" system. b' This figure lights up when 'youturn the key to "Run" or "Start - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 22
After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes bucklingup does matter ...a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it For example, ifthe bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. 20 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 23
When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! Take the simplest "vehicle." Suppose it's a seat on just wheels. 21 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Put someone on it. Get it upto speed. Thenstop the "car." The rider doesn't stop. 22 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 25
The person keeps going until stopped something. by In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... 23 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 26
That's why safetv belts make such good sense. A: "Air bags," or Supplemental Inflatable Restraint systems, are in some vehicles today and But theyare supplemental systems only -- so they work with safety belts, not instead them. Every "air bag" of system ever offered for sale has required the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 27
most protection. That's not only in frontal true collisions, but especiallyin side and other collisions. Safety Belt Reminder Light and never drive Q= If I'm a good driver,wearIsafety belts? far from home, why should I A: You may be an excellent driver, but you're in an if accident -- even one - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 28
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Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder Here's how to wear it belt. properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (tosee how, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 30
at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. shoulder belt The should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash. if A: The shoulder belt is too loose - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 31
@ What's wrong with this? n I A CAUTION: You can beseriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt wouldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would there, not at the pelvic be bones. This couldcause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 32
@ What's wrong with this? I A CAUTION: You can beseriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash,your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 33
impact forces. a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. I A: The belt is twisted across the body. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 34
explains the driver's Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system, commonly referred to as an air bag. Here are the most impdi-tant things to know: A CAUTION: Before you close the door, be sure the belt of the is out on way. If you slam the door it, you can damage both the belt and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 35
light on the instrument panel, which shows "INFLATABLE RESTRAINT". The system checks itself and. $helight tells you if there is a problem. ? : A CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on when you startyour vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 36
threshold velocity will be considerably as higher if the vehicle strikes an object such a parked on car which will move and deform impact. The air bag is also not designed to inflate rollovers, is only one indication. Repair cost is not a good indicator of whether an air bag should have deployed. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 37
What makes anair bag inflate? 35 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 38
the air bag system. There are parts air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don't want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.Your Buick dealer and the 1993 Riviera Service Manual have information about - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 39
is complete, the air bag system was if disconnected, be sure reattach everything and replace to on. the fuse before turning the ignition When you turn the ignition key on, sure you see the inflatable be If restraint light on the instrument panel.you don't see go air this light flash and then out as - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 40
ain crash. For pregnant women, as anyone, the key to making for safety belts effective is wearing them who are wearing safety belts. Right Front PassengerPosition Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions belt. See "Driver Position," this earlier h. part. %When.the portion of the beltis pulled - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 41
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, this applies end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely to . The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks there's - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 43
A CAUTION: You can be seriouslyhurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The. shoulder belt should fit against your body...: ... I Ib un1atc.hthe belt, just push the buttan on the buckle. 41 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 44
the belt shorter, pull free end as shown until its the belt is snug. I . . . Buckle, position and release the same way as the lap it part of a lap-shoulder belt.If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of this section. 42 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 45
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can't holdit. For example,in a crash only 25 mph at (40 km/h), a 12-pound kg) babywill suddenly (5.5 become a 240-pound (11 force on your 0 kg) arms. The baby Obe a l I ~ impossible to hold. W L~ p 4 C CAUTION: (Continued) Secure the baby in an infant restraint. - - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 47
system in the your vehicle, but the child has tobe secured within also of the restraint to help reduce the chance personal injury. The instructions safer if they are restrained inthe rear rather than front seat. We at the General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in rear - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 48
child restraint anchor bracket hardware in the glove along with box, instructions for installing it. This shouldbe used only with a child restraint at one or of the rear both are outside seating positions available at Buick dealerships in Canada. ' If your child restraint hastop strap,it should be - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Rear Outside Position of the See if the shoulder belt would go in front child's face or neck.If so, put it behind the child ;- as the instructions say. 3. Pull out the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part The through or around the restraint. child restraint you to instructions will show how - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 50
you push down on child restraint. the 6 . Push and pull the child restraint in different directions tobe sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's just safety belt and let it go back the way. The safety belt all will move freely again and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position 1. Make the beltas long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. seating When you secure a child restraint in a center position, you'll be using lap belt. the See the earlier section about top strapif the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 52
's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for their advice. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's just safety belt. It will be - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 53
the vehicle's safety belt and run the lap part outward, so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if through or around the restraint. The child restraint you ever need to. instructions will show you how. in See if the shoulder belt would go front of the child's face or neck. If - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 54
5. Pull the restof the lap belt all the way outthe of retractor to set the lock. > 6. To tightenthebelt,feedthelapbeltbackintothe retractor while you push down on the child restraint. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 55
a 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let go back all the way. it Children who have outgrown- child restraints should wear - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 56
Accident statistics show that childsen are safer if they are restrainedin the rear seat. But they need use the to safety belts properly. Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown in out a crash. m Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are. Here two children are wearing the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 57
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then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Lookfor any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doingits job, have it repaired. Safety Belt 'Extender If the vehicle's safety belt - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 59
new belts. &= What's wrong with this? If belts arecut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced anchorage locations or at repaired -- even if the belt wasn't being used the time of the collision. A: The belt is - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 60
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Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. sh . tell and braking Also explainedare the instrument panel and the warning systems that you if everything is working . properly . and what to do if you havea problem . Part Lights - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 62
the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons.A child or others couldbe badly injuredor even killed. They could operate power windows other or controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children. ~ The door keys are for the doors andall other locks. 60 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 63
you'll be If able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your Buick if dealer for the correct kev code you needa: new ignition key. Door Locks A CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 64
the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control on the door down. I i To unlock the door, move the lock control on the door UP. From the outside: Use your door key. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is ' armed, unlock the doors only with the key or Remote one). Keyless - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 65
will not lock automatically. Just usethe manual or power lock to lock the door again. Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, see "Universal Theft Deterrent" in - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 66
completely. Remote Keyless Entry System (Option) A CAUTION: Your car may havean automatic pull- Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock up your doors or unlock your trunk fromto 15 feet (5 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Remote Keyless Entry System - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 67
the instructions on battery replacement. Check the distance. You may be too far, from your vehicle. This product has a maximum range. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. 0 0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for The driver's door will unlock - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 68
-riders or professional thieves so don't do it. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a tone reminding to remove your key you from the ignition and take it with you. Alwaysthis. do Your steering wheel will be locked, and will your so ignition and transaxle. And remember - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 69
is will also go off a door lock or the trunk lock damaged. Your vehicle's lights will flash and the horn off will sound for several minutes, then will go to save battery power. Remember, the theft deterrent system won't arm if you lock the doors with key or manual door lock. It arms a or only if you - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 70
Get out the car and close door, then of the reach in through the window and unlock the door with the manual door lock. This should the alarm off. set 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 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 71
to arm or disarm the system. It works needs service.If your vehicle does start, the first ignition when you insert or remove key from the ignition. the a key may be faulty.See your Buick dealer or locksmith the PASS-Key TM uses a resistor pellet in ignition key who can service the PASS-Key I1 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 72
Pass-Key1 TM to havea new key made. If you're ever driving and the "SECURITY" light comes on and continues to flash, will be able to restart you 1 your engineif you turn it off. Your PASS-Key 1 TM system, however, is not working properly and must be serviced by your Buick dealer. Your vehicleis not - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Ignition Key Positions Your square-headed key operates yourignition lock. 71 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 74
have your car in motion while the engine is off. RUN: This is the position for driving. START This key position starts your engine. 1. Don't push the accelerator pedal before starting your to engine. In some other vehicles you might need do this, but because your vehicle's computer systems, of you - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 75
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block heater can help. You'll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To usetheblockheater: A CAUTION: Plugging the cord intoan ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kindof extension cord couldoverheat and causea fire. You could be seriously - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 77
" in the Index. P (Park) This locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. Ensure the shift lever is fully "P' in (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock.You have to fully - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 78
(Neutral) while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal,your vehicle could Snow" in the Index. N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn't connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already moving, use "N" (Neutral) only - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 79
all the way down. 2 (SecondGear) This position gives more power but lower fuel you economy. You can use "2" on hills. It can help control your speedas you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. You'll shift down to next gear and have - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 80
(but lower you fuel economy) than "2." You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. the selector lever If is put in "1," the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Parking Brake The parking brakes uses the brakes the rear wheels. on To set - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 81
in "P" (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. "Parking On Hills" in the Index. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into "P" (Park) position - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 82
to. I If you. have to leave your vehicle .with the engine "P" running, be sure your vehicle is in (Park) and your 4. Remove the key and take it with you. you can If you walk away from your vehicle with the ignition key in parking brake is firmly set before leave it. After you've moved - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 83
shift still out of "P" (Park), try this: Parking Over Things That Burn 1. Turn the key to "Off." Open and close the driver's door to turn off the Retained Accessory Power feature. of 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end Step 4. 3. Shift to "N" (Neutral). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 84
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parking brake firmly set. Your vehic'le can roll. !Don't leave your veh!iclewhen the engine is running unlessyou have to. If you've left the engine irunning, the Index. Retained Accessory Power After theignition is turned off, and before any door is opened, the following systems will work ten for - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 86
on the switch. The window will lower as long as the switch is held. raise To the window, push the switch forward. A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to wheel before you drive. Horn To sound the horn, press the pad with the horn symbol on either side of the steering - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 87
1Ai The Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever n r n Signal and Lane Change Indicator The lever an the left side of the steering column includes your: 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal. 0 Flash-To-PassFeature 6 WindshieldWipers 0 WindshieldWasher 0 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 88
Lights. Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, marker lamps and tail side lamps) meet all applicable Federal lighting requirements, certain States and Rovinces may apply their own lighting driving solely fuse (see "Fuses" in the Index) hnd-fQr bumed-Qvtbulbs. i - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 89
beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on. If your headlights are on, but on low beam: The system works normally. Just pull you hold the lever there. Release the lever turn them off. to You control the windshield wipers turning the band by marked "WIPER." For a single - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 90
between wipes. This can be very useful light rain or band to choose the delay blades may prevent you fro!.. To seeing well enough to drive safely. avoid damage, be sure to clear and snow from as long as the paddle is held. I I If this light comeson, it means you're low on washer fluid. Heavy snow - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 91
A CAUTION: Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit another vehicle or go off the road. Checkyour washer - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 92
where you can't drive safely at a steady speed. So, don't use your Cruise Control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise Control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, you could and lose control. Don't use Cruise - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 93
in set the button at the end of the lever and release it. (The "C.RUISE" light on the instrument panelwill come on.) IA 4. Take your foot offthe accelerator pedal. CAUTION: If you leave your Cruise Control switchon when you're not using Cruise, you might hit button a and go into Cruise when - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 94
switch at "Resume/Accelerate" longer than half a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake.You could be startled and even lose control. So unless you want to go faster, don't hold the switch at "Resume/Accelerate.' You'll go right back upto your - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 95
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here's the first: Here's the second way to to a higher speed: go 1. Use the accelerator pedal - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 96
to on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When a going downhill,you may have to brake or shift to lower gear to keep your speed down. course, Of you applying the brake takes out of Cruise Control. Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use Cruise Controlon steep hills. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 97
Speed Memory When you turnoff the Cruise Controlor the ignition, your Cruise Control set speed memory erased. is Cruise and Resume Lights The CRUISE light tells you when you have your cruise control on. The RESUME light comes on when you pushthe Resume/Accelerate button until you reach y o v set - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 98
's door. \ , Panel and Interior Lights The instrument panel light brightness can be adjusted when the parking or headlights are on. Slide the lever toward HI to make LO them brighter; toward to dim them. Push the lever to INT toturn on the interior lights. The LIGHTS switch controls these light - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 99
the off will remain on three minutes after you turn your for the engine. If you move the control almost all way in the go other direction, the lights will off quickly when you turn off your engine. You can change this delay time from only a few seconds to three minutes. Your Twilight Sentinel - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 100
Only) Your DRL work with a light sensor on of the top instrument panel. Don't cover it up. The low beam headlights will come at reduced on brightness in daylight when: The ignition is on. The headlight switch is - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 101
', , > I Mirrors - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 102
conditions change for city drivingat night. MAX: Maximum sensitivity is a good setting for highway driving in light traffic. mirror starts to The darken in any glare, such as headlights a long way behind your car. I Your Buick mayhave the automatic inside mirror. The automatic mirror adjusts the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 103
Cleaning Photocells Use a cotton swab and glass cleaner clean the two to photocells that make mirror work. the Outside Mirrors The electric mirror control is the driver's door. on Move the switchto the right(R) or left (L) to choose a to mirror. Press anyof the four buttons move the mirror in the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 104
the rear. It open automatically with the iding..glass panel. It must be closed manually. I To open the glass toan angled venting position, n press and hold the front portiaof the switch until it stops. The sunroof cannot be operata manually if your car has d an electrical power failure. I. 1 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 105
Ashtrays The front center ashtray may be lifted for cleaning. out To remove the rear ashtrayfor cleaning, press down on the snuffer as you pullthe ashtray down and out. I .. 103 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 106
it will pop back by itself. Console and Cupholder I Electronic Level Control This feature keeps the rear your car level the load of as changes. It is automaticyou don't needto of the cupholder, andit will slide out for use. Press the front edge again, slide it back to storage position. to it's - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 107
'll need to know to economically. You may wonder what happens if your Buick has to have a new instrument panel cluster installed. new The odometer doesn't need to be reset because your car has body computer module (BCM) which stores mileage the in its memory. If the BCM is changedthe chip withthe - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Display Selection By pushing the E/M (Englishmetric) button, the digital display can be changed to read English (miles) or metric (kilometers). Test Press and hold the Test button with your car in Park or Neutral. This test makes sure all your bulbs and bar graph segments are working. If any are - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 109
your vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one the gages shows of you there may be a problem, check the section that tells what to do about it. Please follow the manual's advice. -Waiting todo repairs can be costly and even dangerous. So - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Oil Pressure Gage andLight When "LOW, comes on there could be a problem with your engine oil pressure. Your fuel gage isa bar graph. When you fill the tank, the bar segments will light up. The fuel gage shows tank. about how much fuel is in your It works only when the ignition is on. When the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 111
When the "LOW OIL LEVEL" light comes on you should check your engine level andfill if necessary. oil See Engine Oil in the Index. There are three waysthe LOW light can come on briefly. Those three are normal and don't show a problem. These three ways are: 1. could be low on or you might have some - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 112
you turn the key to "Run," the "LOW' light will The tachometer tells you how fast the engine is going. It in revolutions per minute (RPM). come on briefly, to show that your alternator and battery displays engine speed charging systems are working. If a light stays on, you As engine speed increases - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 113
Brake System Warning Light 1 Your Buick's hydraulic I ' ~ ~ 1 brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn't working, the other part can still work and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working well. This light willalso come on when you set your parking brake, - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 114
and turn the key off. Then start the system. If the light still stays on, 1 With anti-lock, this light the engine to reset or comes on again while you're driving, your Buick will go on when you start needs service. Unless the regular brake system' warning your engine and may stay light is also on - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 115
Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) the engineoff as soon as possible. HOT COOLANT CANBURN YOU BADLY! In "Problems onthe Road," this manual shows what to do. See "Engine Overheating" in Index. the A computer monitors operation your fuel, ignition of and emission control systems. This light should - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Door Ajar Light "DOOR AJAR" will light to warn you that one of your doorsis not shut completely when you shift out of PARK. 'ElectricalProblem WarningLight 3 This light will come on if an elecpical problem has been detected. Have your vehicle inspected by your Buick dealer right away. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 117
stays on 60 seconds or more, your air conditioning system needs service. It comes on as a bulb cheek, whenever you turn the ignition to "Run". This light on your instrument panellets you know when you have the hazard warning flashers on. When the hazard flashers on, your turn signals will are - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 118
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Part 3 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 120
your Bui& Comfort Control System This part tells you how to make your air system work :for you. you Fresh air from outside your vehicle flows through Buick when the car moving. When the vehicle is not is moving, you can get outside air to flow through by selecting anyair choice (exceptthe rear - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 121
display. The outside temperature will display if the systemis "OFF". Off When the systemis off, the ventilatioh system will alhw air to flow through your Buick when the vehi@eis moving. The system w'illtry to keep the .air at the chosen temperature, unlessit is very hot or very cold outside. 119 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 122
- I :.if, ~ Auto When the system set far is automatic, airwill come from the floor outlets,the instrument panel outlets or both. Fan speed will vary LO (unless a blower or HI button as the system gets to and maintains the temperature setting you have selected. To choose the temperature you- want - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 123
system of stale air in warm weather,air will come out of the floor outlets for a short time. Bi-Level H Fan Speed The speed of the blower fan is controlled automancally' if you have the fan AUTO. on However, if you want the blower to run at a lower fan while body through thefront instrument panel - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 124
when JT~~E' need don't the toand the temperature cool adjust system air. The outside will work as-inthe AUTO come will mode cooling. without air Thecome will from the ingxument panel outlets Heater To warm press air, the your forand fan speeds comfort. Mostair the of floor the from outlets. HTR - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 125
there is fog or ice on the windshield. Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window will warm the glass. Pressthe button to ice from theair inlet area between the hood and the windshield. Blower speed will be controlled automatically, or you the can choose another speed by pushing HI - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 126
up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try do with it first. Find out what your DelcoQ system can redu --lg the treble to reduce this noise. and how to operateall its controls, to be sure you're getting the most out the advanced engineering that of AM Stereo went intoit. This - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 127
can adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sound that seems normal can be loud and harmful to your hearing. Take precautions by adjusting the volume control on your radio to a safesound level before your hearing adapts to it. To help avoid hearing loss or damage: Adjust the volume - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 128
left speakers. The Lower Knob Turn the lower knob to tune radio stations. Push it to get AMor FM. Fade The control behind the lower knob moves sotifid the between your front and rear speakers. ! I I Power Press On-Off the button to turn the radio or On Off. The Upper Knob The - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 129
at the same time. (The station will return DNR Q when the same two buttonsare pressed again.) This is the Dynamic Noise Reduction button. DNR Q helps remove background hiss from the radio or tape player. You may want to leave it pushed in all the time. 127 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 130
the tape is being Eject played. To remove the tape or the tape and switch to the stop Your tape player an has AUTO REVERSE feature radio, EJECT press button., you press the . . lightly. Reverse To reverse the tape, press REV and the tapewill rapidly FWD button lightly. reverse untilyou press the 128 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 131
To Play This Radio Tune Press the topof the TUNE control tune in stations to the higher on the AM or FM radio POWER toturn the unit onor off when the ignition is ON. Volume Control Press the VOL control to increase or decrease the volume. For the preset listeninglevel, press the center of the VOL - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 132
unit The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (the Fade tape side goes in first). Do not use tapes thatare longer the bottomof the FADE control to or adjust the balance between front and rear speakers. Press the centerof the control to restore equal speaker sound - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 133
high bias chrome or metal tapes, press the Cr02 button (the button will light). When playing standard tapes, press again .to Cr02 shut it off. Rept the tape.The radio does not play during REPT. Ejet (Eject) Press EJCTto remove the cassette from the tape player (the radio will then play.) The tape - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 134
stations radio Press POWER to turn the unit onoff when the or ignition is ON. Volume Control Press VOL the control increase decrease Whenever to or the volume.Forthepresetlisteninglevel,pressthecenter the VOL control. e Tune in the desired station. Push SET. Within 5 seconds, push one of the five - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 135
. The radio will play until a cassette is pushed into the cassette entry door (th Press the AM or FM buttons toselect either the AM or tape . Balance Press theleft, right, front or rear speaker controls to adjust speaker balance. Press the center the control to of restore equal speaker sound - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 136
sets tape bias. When playing high bias 0 chrome or metal tapes, press the 2 button (the button 0 will light).When playing standard "tapes, press 2 again to shut it off. Ejct (Eject) Press EJCT to remove the cassette from the tape player (the radio will then play.) The tape will eject even when off - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 137
disc player is too hot. If the disc player is very hot, or if you're driving on a very rough road, the disc may come out or not play. soon as things . Use full-size compact discs only. Press POWER to turn the system on. Insert a disc part way into the slot, label side up. The player will pullit in - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 138
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly each 15 you month or after every hours of use. If notice a reduction in sound quality,try a known good cassette to f see if the tape or the tape player fault. I this other is at cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the tape - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 139
that cassette the tape is ingood condition before you have your tape player serviced. Care of Your Compact Discs Handle discs carefully. Store them their original 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 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 140
over the mast sections, removing any dirt. Don't lubricate the could damage it. 4, W i p d r y with clean cloth before retracting. 5. Make the antennago up.and down by turning the off. radio or ignition on and . 6 . Then repeat if necessary. If the mast portion of your antenna damaged, you can - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 141
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A Y WR0:NG WAY RED means STOP. It mayalso indicate that some DO movement is not allowed. Examples are NOT ENTER and WRONG WAY. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 143
crossing ahead, a no passing zone, or some other potentially dangerous situation. Likewise, a yellow solid line painted on the road means "Don't Cross." You'll want to slow down when you see an orange sign, off as part of the road may be closed or tom up. And there may be workers and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 144
1 HOSPITAL J INFORMATION BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. GREEN is used to guide the driver. Green signs may indicate upcoming freeway exitsor show the direction you should turnto reach a particular place. 142 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 145
anape VI nvad Signs f The shape of the sign will tell you something, too. I SWIMMING CANOEING 7 / BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of historic or cultural interest. 1 "ST0P~ . / i7 A An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP. It is always red with white letters. 143 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 146
A DIAMOND-shaped sign is a warning of something ahead-for example, a curve, steep hill, soft shoulder, or a narrow bridge. . A TRIANGULAR sign also is used..on two-lane roads to indicatea NO PASSING ZONE. This sign will be on the left side of the roadway. '1 A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Symbols on Road Signs Traffic Lights There are many international road signs use today. in The basic messageof many of these signs is pictures in or graphic symbols.A picture within acircle with a diagonal line across shows whatnot to do. it 1 '1 L 145 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 148
you may drive in that lane. We're all familiar with traffic lights stop lights. Often or Look for the signs posted to drivers whathours warn green arrowsare being used in lights for improved the are traffic control. On some multilane roads, green arrows and days these systems in effect. in light up - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 149
to dash out from behind parked cars, by often- followed other children. Expect occupants in parked cars to open doors into traffic. Watch for to movement in parked cars -- someone may be about open a door. Expect other drivers run stop signs whenyou are on a to through street.Be ready to brake if - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 150
dash straight toward one part of the lot. Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving who was drinking and driving. Over motor vehicle-related deaths occur driving maneuver, in both city and rural driving. never You Iknow when the vehicle in front you is going to brake - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 151
The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) someone who is of drinking depends upon four things: 0 0 0 How much alcohol is in the drink. The drinker's body weight. The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking. The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol. 0 According - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 152
important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below BAC of 0.10 percent. a Research shows that the driving skills many people of are impaired at a BAC OF DRINKS (as In picture) 4 't , 1 120 100 -1 ,I ! j - / j 140 P I I' 160 180 200 220 240 BODY WEIGHT IN POUNDS - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 153
quickly enough to avoid the collision. There's somethingelse about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries for worse. That's especially true brain, spinal cord and heart injuries. That means thatif anyone who - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 154
and eyesight all play a part.do alcohol, drugs and frustration brakes with care. Some, however, overwork the braking system with poor driving habits. Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in ~ ~ Sometimes, as when you're driving on snow or ice, it's of easy to ask more those control systems - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 155
they won't work well. You might notbe ableto stopyour vehicle in Don't "ride" the brakes by letting your left foot rest time to avoid an accident. If you "ride" your lightly on the brake pedal while driving. brakes, theywill get so hot they will require a lot I A I of pedalforce to slowyou down - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 156
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with ABS. A computer senses that wheels slowing down.The are computer separately works brakes at each front the wheel andat the rear wheels. You can steer around obstacle while braking hard. the As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 158
lock pump or motor operate, and feel brake the . pedal pulsate, but this is normal. some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes first applied or lightly are Disc Brake Wear Indicators applied. This does not mean something is wrong with Your Buick has four-wheel disc - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 159
lawsof physics when driving on curves. The the traction of the tires against road surface makes it Use your anti-lock braking system when you need to. With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. possible for the vehicle to change its path when you tu the front wheels. If there's no - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 160
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hand. But have to act fast, steer quickly, and you you just asquickly straighten the wheel once have avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake to controlled a stop. Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 162
cause problems. If there is not enough room to pull entirely onto the shoulder and stop, then follow the same procedures. But if the right front back under control. Instead, ease off again on accelerator and steering the input, straddle the pavement once more, then try again. "Drive ahead." Look - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 163
the right. 0 0 Loss of Control Let's review what driving experts say about what happens when the thee control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have types skids correspond to your Buick's of three control systems. In the braking skid your wheels aren't rolling. In the steering or - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 164
, your vehicle As will straighten out. it does, straighten the front wheels. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel control more limited. try While driving on surface with reduced traction, a your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking (including engine braking - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 165
remove your be sunglasses before you leave the service area. Drive defensively. Remember, this the most is dangerous time. Don't drink and drive. (See "Drunken Driving" in the Index for more on this problem approaching lights.I there is a line opposing traffic, make occasional glances over line of - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 166
up.far less of a roadway when youare in a turn or curve. Keep your eyes moving; that way, it's easier to pick out dimly lighted objects. Just as your headlights should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. -- the Some drivers suffer from night - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 167
from when strips of rubber start to separate the inserts. Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can'tstop, accelerate or turn well because as your tire-to-road traction isn't good as on dry roads. as And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 168
could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddre of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work going through some car washes can cause problems, too. it has little or no contact with the road. The water may affect your brakes. Try avoid puddles - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 169
about hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down whenis raining, and be. it careful. Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze I I I I Some Other .Rainy Weather Tips 0 0 0 0 0 Turn on your headlights not just your parking -lights -- to help make you more visible others. to Look for hard-to-see vehicles - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 170
vehicles-- space, trees, telephone poles, a private driveway, anything ,that removes you from other traffic. must If visibility is near zero and you stop but are unsure whether youare away from the road, your tu_m lights on, start your hazard warning flasher, and sound your horn at intervals - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 171
City Driving 0 One of the biggest problems with streets is the city amount of traffic on them remember that they are for ideal road, weather and visibility conditions. in bad You may need to drive below the posted limit weather or when visibility is especially poor. Pull to the right (withcare) and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 172
as the slower-speed through lane, the middlelane as the higher-speed throughlane, and the left fane as the The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep passing lane. up with traffic and keep to the right. Drivethe same at Before changing lanes, check your rearview mirrors. speed mostof the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 173
brake lights trouble a Dashing across lanes the last at minute is dangerous.If you miss your exitdo not, under any circumstances,stop and back up. Drive drive at higher-than-city speeds, and there longer turns are behind the wheel. You'll enjoy your trip more if you and your vehicle are in good - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 174
meals tend to make some people sleepy. Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checkedall levels? Lights: Are theyall working? Are the lenses clean? Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, for trouble-free trip.Is the tread good enough long-distance driving? Are the tiresall inflated to the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 175
engine, and the rush of the wind an emergency. against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don't let it happen to you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the As in any driving can to help you avoida fixed stare.' Wear good sunglasses in bright light. Glare can cause drowsiness. But don't wear - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 176
engine running and your vehicle in gear -]en you downhill. go Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and I transaxle. These parts help cool engine and transaxle, and you can climb the hill better. Stay in your own lane when driving on two- - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 177
and take appropriate action. Winter driving can present special problems. See "Winter Driving"in the Index. , Parking part of this manual tells how to use your parking brake(see "Parking Brake"in the Index). But on a mountain or steep hill, you can do one more thing. You can turn your front wheels - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 178
Parking Uphill Parking Downhill Turn your wheels to the right. You don't have tojam your tires against the curb, if there is a curb. A gentle contactis all you need. If there isa curb, turn your wheels to the left the curb if is at the right side your vehicle. of 176 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 179
going uphillon a one-way street and you're parking onthe left side, your wheels should point the to right. If there is no curb when you're parking uphill, turn the wheels to the right. If there is no curb when you're parking uphill the left on side of a one-way street, your - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 180
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Driving on Snow or Ice h I Most of the time, those places where your tires meet road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or between your tires and ice ." Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least 179 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 182
the fragile traction.you accelerate too fast, If the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you'll want to begin stopping dry sooner - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 183
there. Open awindow just a little onthe side of the vehicle that's away from the wind. This will heir keep CO out. Run your engine only long as you must. This saves as fuel. When you run engine, makeit go a little faster the than just idle. Thatis, push the accelerator slightly.This uses less - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 184
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Hazard Warning Flashers c Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know have a problem. Your front and you off. rear turn signal lights will flash on and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 187
I Press the button in to make your front and rear turn off. signal lights flash on and Your hazard warning flashers work matter what no position your key is and evenif the key isn't in. in, To turn off the flashers, pull out on the collar. When the hazard warning flashersare on, your turn signals - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 188
ground system. 2. Get the vehicles close enoughso the jumper cables can reach, but be sure-thevehicles aren't touching each other.If they are, it could causea ground connection you don't want.You wouldn't be able to start your Buick, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 189
A CAUTION: u could be injured if the vehicles roll. Set the arking brake firmly oneach vehicle. Put an utomatic transaxle in "P" (Park) or a manual axle in "N" (Neutral). P I A CAUTION: An electric fan can start upeven when the engine is not runningand can injure you. Keep hands; clothing and tools - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 190
this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You don't need to add water maybe other parts, too. A CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keepyour hands away from moving parts once the engines are running - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 191
connect the black negative(-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the nex of step. The other end the negative cable doesn't go to the dead battery. It goesa heavy unpainted to metal part on the engine the vehicle with the dead of battery - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 192
45 I cm) awayfrom the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move. The electrical .connectionis just as good there,, but 'the.chance of sparks.getting back 1 to the battery is much less. 12.Remove the cables reverse order to prevent in electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 193
service tow your Buick. The usual towing equipment is When you call, tell the towing service: r Car carrier (c)tow 0 That your vehicle has front-wheel drive. a sling-type (A) O a wheel towing service arrives, let the tow operator -know that this manual contains detailed towing instructions and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 194
towed. Never tow fastt than safe or postec speec Nevertow ith damaged parts not fully secured. Never getunder your vehicle after it has been lifted the ignition key off. The steering wheel should be clamped a. in straight-ahead position, with a clamping device designed for towing service.Do not - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 195
t A CAUTION: A vehicle can fall froma car carrier if it isn't properly secured. This can cause acollision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 196
Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Position a 4" x 4" wood beam across the sling chains contacting the forward extensions the engine cradle. of , Position the lower sling crossbar halfway between the timber and the lower edge facia. of - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 197
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find a coolant temperature gage and the warning light about hot engineon your Buick a instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming FromYour Engine: A CAUTION: Steam from an overheatedengine can burn you badly, evenif you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 199
can drive normally. If~the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there's still nosign of steam, you can idle the engine for two or three minutes whileyou're parked, tosee if the warning stops. But then, you still have the if warning, TURN OFF THE ENGINE - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 200
you'll see: Coolant recovery tank Radiator pressure cap Electric engine fan An electric fan under the hood 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. I If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 201
boil before the proper coolant mix will. Your vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mix. With plain water or the wrong mix, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn't get the overheat warning. Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 5060 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 202
I \ CAUTION: I You can be burnedif you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. When the coolant in the coolant recovery tankat or is above "FULL COLD," start your vehicle. If - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 203
if you turn radiator the pressure cap even a little they can come out I at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever haveto &gjK&p; ; $ @: - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 204
to Ad,d Coolant to the Radiator You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. 1 Then keep turning the pressurecap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. Turn the pressure cap - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 205
5. Put the cap back onthe coolant recoverytank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 6. Start the engine and letit run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out forthe engine fan. 7. By this the level time coolant inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. the level - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 206
"blow out" while you're driving, If especially if you maintain tips about what to expect and what to do: I If a front tire fails, the flat tire will create a drag that off cap line up like this. skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 207
people. You and they could be badly injured. I Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in "P" (Park). 3. Turn off the engine. I I To be even more certain the vehicle won't move, you can put chocks at the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 208
To remove the wire wheel of cover, remove the center the wheel cover by using the wire wheel key wrench. .i ' , The equipment you'll needis in the trunk. If your Buick hasa wire wheel cover must be removed it to access the wheel nuts. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 209
lock nut by inserting the key wrench into the ,hole in the: center the wheel of ,coverand turn it q1ockwis.e to loosen the lock nut completely. If your Buick has aluminum wheels, there no wheel are covers that have to be removed. Now you are ready to start using the and wheel jack wrench to raise - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 210
dangerous. If the vehicle slips the jack, you could be badly injuredor kill,ed. Never get under is a vehicle when it supported only by a jack. Raise the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench off clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough the ground so there is enough room the spare tire fit. for to - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 211
A CAUTION: Rust ordirt onthe wheel, oron the parts to which it is fastened, can makethe wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any or dirt from rust the places where the wheel attaches the to vehicle. In an emergency, you - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 212
I Place the spare the on wheel .mounting surface. ' Replace the wheel nutswith the rounded-endof the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten' each nutby hand until the wheel is held against the hub. ' - /r\ Lower the vehicleby rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise.Lowerthe jack completely. CAUTIO - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 213
right kind. Stop somewhere assoon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 100 ft. Ibs. (140.m). Don't try to put wheel cover on your compact spare a in the tire. It won't fit. Store the.whee1 cover trunk until you have the flattire repaired or replaced. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 214
to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you needagain. it Your anti-lock brake system warning may comeon light when you are driving with a compact spare. See "Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. 212 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 215
equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Don't useyour compact spare on some other vehicle. And don't mix^ your compact spareor wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your and its spare - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 216
and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. Whenyou're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. I L - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 217
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A CAUTION: You can beinjured if you tryto do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. @ Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, andthe proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any , vehicle maintenance task. .;gg@b%j.g @fijy+; Be sure to use the proper nuts, - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 219
fuels should have the proper additives,so you should not have to add anything the fuel "UNLEADED" right onthe pump. And only unleaded drive. If it's bad enough, can damage your engine. If you're using fuel rated 87 octane or higher and you at still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 220
deposits from forming your engine and fuel in system. That helps keep your engine in tune and your emission control system working properly. It's good €or your vehicle, and you'll be doing your part cleaner for air. Fuels in Foreign Countries I If you plan on driving in another country outside - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 221
A CAUTION: Gasoline vapor is highly flammable.It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Don't smoke if you're near gasolineor refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from gasoline. 219 The release button is in the glove box. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 222
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 slowlythe left to (counterclockwise). 220 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 223
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hood release lever, then lift UD Push up on the secondary the hood. Then go to the front the vehicle and locate the of front secondary hood release. It is located under the edge of the grill. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 225
the hood can start upand injure you even whenthe engine is not running. Keep hands,clothing and tools away from a--underhood electric fan. A CAUTION: - Things that burn can get on hotengine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brakefluid, windshield washer - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 226
Oil It's a good idea check your engine oil every time you to get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engineoil dipstick.is directly behindthe engine fan.. 1 To Check Engine Oil: Pull out the dipstickandclean it with a paper - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Add engine oil at the engine oil cap next to the oil fill dipstick. Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 228
RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY BRADE ENGINE: OILS FOR BEST FUEL ECONOMY AND COW STARTlW6, SELECT THE LOWEST SAE VISCOSITY Goodwrench@oil (in Canada, GM Engine Oil) meets all the requirements for your vehicle. Engine Oil Additives:Don't add anything to your oil. if Your Buick dealer is ready to advise you - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 229
to Do with Used Oil: 1 The engine is at low speed most the time (as in of door-to-door delivery, orin stop-and-go traffic). Most bodies of water. Instead, recycleit by taking itto 2 place that collects used If you have a problem oil. properly disposingof your used oil, ask your dealer, a service - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 230
of the vehicle, the air cleaner in is the front right section the engine compartment. There of is a filter inside the air cleaner. Refer to -the Maintenance Scheduledetemine when to to replace the air filter. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. the air cleaneris off, a backfire can - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 231
change your fluid. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. How to Check: Because this operation can be little difficult, you may a choose to have this done at a Buick dealership Service Department. If you do it yourself,be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get afalse - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Then, without shuttingoff the engine, follow these stem: 3. Check both sides ofthe dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level mustbe . i n the cross-hatched mea. P 1. Pull out the dipstick - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 233
backin all the way. What to Use: Engine Coolant The following explains your cooling system and to how add coolant whenit is low. If youhave a problem with engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in the Index. for The proper coolant your Buick will: Give freezing protection down -34'F (-37 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 234
coolant recovery tank is located at the leftof the engine compartment. To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at "FULL COLD," or a little is higher. When your engine warm, the level should be up to "FULL HOT," or a little higher. To Add Coolant: If you need more - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 235
if you spillcoolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn ifthe engine parts are hot enough. Don't spill coolant on a hot engine. Thermostat I Engine coolant temperature controlled by a thermostat is in the engine coolant system. The thermostat stops ,the flow - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 236
the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and lookat the fluid level on the dipstick. When the engine compartment is hot, the level should beat the "HOT" mark. When the engine compartment is cool, the level should beat the "FULL COLD" mark. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 237
Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: P Open the cap labeled "WASHER FLUID ONLY." Add washer fluid until the bottleis full. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 238
might go down. The first is that the Light,' in the Index, brake fluid goes down an acceptable level during to normal brake lining wear. When new linings are in, put up. the fluid level goes back The other reasonis that fluid 'is leaking out the brake system. If it is, you of should have your - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 239
and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake parts in them,as your Buick does whenit is new. When -you replace partsof your braking system for example, when your brake linings wear down and you have to -have new ones put - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 240
Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle 25 days or for -more,take off the black, negative(-) cable from the .battery. This will help keep your battery from running :down. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 241
Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the plastic base. The bulb socket cane accessed, turn the bulb socket D 1/4 turn counter-clockwise, while pressing it firmly. 239 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 242
To reassemble: Attach the wire connector(A) to the $astic base making sure the locktab (B) is over the lock (C). Install the bulb by putting small tab (D) in the the small notch in the lamp (E). Turnthe bulb socket 114 turn clockwise to lock place. Replace the access into cover. 240 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 243
Using aPhillips@ screwdriver remove the long screws. d,T&* 1 g&@ * *'. r i . - Remove the bulb socketby squeezing the plastic lock and turningit counterclockwise. Carefully pullthe lamp away from the vehicle. 241 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 244
WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE PRESSURE SPEED PSI/KPa RTG FRT. RR. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR weight it place. Reverse the instructions to replace the taillamp may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label assembly. found on the rear edge of driver's door - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 245
is the Certification label, found on the gross rear edgeof the driver's door. It tells you the weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe GVWR (Gross GVWR includes the weight Vehicle Weight Rating). The of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 246
In a trunk, put them as farforward as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicleso that some of the tire manufacturers and their If warranties are delivered with every new Buick.your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label which is located on the rear edge of the drivers door shows the correct inflation pressuresfor your tires, when they're cold. "Cold" means your vehicle has been sitting at least for three hours or driven no more thanmile. a 245 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 248
and Rotation To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and in rotated at the mileages recommended the Maintenance, Schedule. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in the Index. How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not if - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 249
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to lose control 1 The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had while driving.If you wheels. to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating, It's all right todrive with your compact spa traction, ride and other things during normal service relates to the system developed by the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 251
service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. of The grade C corresponds to a level performance whicrall passenger car tires must meet under the No. 109. Grades Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard B and A represent higher levels performance on the of laboratory test wheel - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 252
and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. of If you needto replace any your wheels, wheel bolts, GM or wheel nuts, replace them only with new original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the right wheel, .wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick model. The wheels on your - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 253
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts onyour vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, makeyour tires lose air and make you losecontrol. You could'have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 254
if you strike a match or get themon a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Buick, be sure to follow the instructions. And alwaysopen your doors or windows when you're cleaning the inside. Never - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 255
. Wipe vinyl with a clean, damp cloth. Your Buick dealer hastwo GM cleaners -- a solvent-type spot lifter and a foam-type powdered cleaner. They will clean normal spots and stains very well. Here are some cleaning tips: 0 0 0 Always read the instructions on the cleanerlabel. Clean up stains as soon - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 256
0 Wipe with a clean cloth. - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 257
them bleed. to Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have todo it more than once. Non a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions above. If an odor lingers after cleaning needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner. Cleaning theTop of the Instrument Panel Use only ' - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 258
. Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner Cleaning the Outsideof Your Buick will remove normal color, gloss retention and durability. window, since theymay have to be scrapedoff later. If Washing Your Vehicle abrasive cleanersare used on the inside the rear of is to window, an electric - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 259
Aluminum Wheels If your Buick has these, don't use chrome polish on them. Usewax after you clean them. Also, don't use on abrasive cleaners or cleaning brushes them -- you could damagethe protective coating. White Sidewall Tires Your Buick dealer has GM White Sidewall Tire a Cleaner. You can use a - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 260
. Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust on control can collect the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the Underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and they exhaust system even though have corrosion protection. -ForeignMaterial - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 261
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched in the paint surface. Although no defect int he paint causes this, Buick job will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 m of months or 12,000 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 262
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(VIN) . I Service Parts IdentificationLabel You'll find this label on spare tire cover. It's very the helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label It This is the legal identifier for your Buick. appears ona plate in front corner of the instrument panel, on the the the driver'sside. You - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 264
Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by a combinationof fuses, circuit breakers, and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself.. This greatly reduces the chanceof fires caused by electrical problems. Be sure to use the correct fuse if you need to replace one - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 265
Console) Amp 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Fuse Usage Description ISO-IGN Body Antenna Cigar BCM/IPC Stopmazard T r Signal un Cruise WAC Park Light Radio 1 Wiper Radio 2 SIR BoseO Crank Trunk-rel/Pull Down & Fuel Door Re1 AIC Elc Compressor Coolant Fan 10 20 10 20 10 20 15 3 10 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 266
i (Interior Relay Center Lower Right Side of Console) Amp Fuse Usage The fuse chart, below, shows how tell a blown fuse to from a good fuse. Description 1GOOD FUSE 1. Used Not 2. 25 Defog 3. Keyless 15 Entry 4 . 10 Anti-lock 5. 10 PCMflgnition 6. 15 PCM Solenoid 7. 15 Neutral Safety Start - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 267
etc., the wiper willstop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and it not snow, etc., be sure to get fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the curren load is - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 268
73.1 52.9 108.0 59.9 59.9 Interior Rear: LegRoom ...HeadRoom ...Shoulder Room ...HipRoom ... 35.6 37.8 57.4 55.4 Interior Front: LegRoom ...HeadRoom ...Shoulder Room ...HipRoom ... 42.7 37.8 57.9 55.9 Truck Capacity . . FT...14.4 CU Passengers: Front ...2 Rear ...3 Base Curb Weight - LBS...3496 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 269
Replaceable Light Bulbs Application Number Application Number Exterior Cornering ...1156 Headlight 9005 HighBeam ...Low /Tail ...194 Tail ... Interior Illumination Ashtray ...161 161 DoorCourtesy ...Door Warning ...161 89 EngineCompartment ...168 FootwellCourtesy ...194 Glovebox ...Overhead Courtesy - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 270
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work done. Your dealer can be relied upon to use proper parts and practices. This part covers the maintenance required for your Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety, dependability and emission control performance. Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 273
of this part is divided into sections: vehicle in good working condition, but helps the also "Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" shows . Improper vehicle maintenance or the so services can be complex, unless you are technically removal of important components can significantly qualified and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 274
whenever you stop for fuel. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. "Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center should perform. ''Section - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 275
Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. If you go to your dealer for your service needs, you'll know that GM-trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts . The engine. isat low speed mostof the time (as in door-to-door delivery, or - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 276
necessary km) or as Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km)or 24 months. 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* 4. Tire & Wheel Inspection& Rotation 5. Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* I I k KILOMETERS (000) . . 30 35 0 0 0 45 50 55 0 0 0 65 70 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 6. Cooling System Service* 274 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 277
after 000 miles at the same 48 * I An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined the failure to perform limit of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges all recommended maintenance services be performedthe indicated intervals and the maintenance - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 278
Item No. 1. Engine Oil Change* Oil Filter Change* 2. Chassis Lubrication 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque* 4. Tire & Wheel Inspection& Rotation 12.5 Services Following Schedules and I1 I 0 5. .Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection* 6 . Cooling System Service* 7. Transaxle Service 276 - - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 279
Item No. 8. Spark Plug Replacement* 9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T 10.Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* & 11. Fuel Tank, Cap Lines Inspection*? KILOMETERS (000) 0 0 Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) 0 0 I * The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75000 km) shouldbe performed after 45 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Maintenance Services 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque" -- Check the torque of the mountingbolts and/or nuts. * An Emission Control Service. The or prior of useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services performed at the indicated intervals and the - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 281
and lines (including fuel rails and injection assembly,if equipped) for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage. Replace parts needed. as Periodic replacement of the fuel filter not required. is 3 The U.S.Environmental ' 1 An Emission Control Service - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 282
make sure they the proper ones, as shown in are Section D. At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform theseunderhood checks at each fuelfill.) CHECK OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level WHAT TO DO Check the engine oil level and add the proper if oil necessary. See - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 283
the in Index for further details. At Least Once aYear CHECK OR SERVICE Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication I WHAT TO DO Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate 'all hinges latches, and including those for the hood - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 284
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the engine running and transmission in" N ' (Neutral), slowly remove foot pressure from Do the regular brake pedal. this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the "P" (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Shift to "P" (Park). Then release all brakes. CHECK OR SERVICE Underbody - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 286
INSPECTION OR 'SERVICE Throttle Linkage Inspection - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 287
"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below name, by part number or specification may be obtained from you GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil FLUID/LUBRICANT GM Goodwrench Oil Motoror equivalent service for - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 288
or No. silicone lubricant Part (GM 1052276 or 1052277). 1 ~ ~~~ Hood and Door Hinges, Fuel Door Hinge Weatherstrips Automatic Transaxle Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Engine oil. See "Specifications Chart" in the Index for spark recommended replacement filters, valves and plugs. . meeting - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 289
Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled servicesare performed, record the who performed the service date, odometer reading and in the columns indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the ScheduleI or Schedule II maintenance charts - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 290
Maintenance Record + ! , .: ~ . I..*. - ~ -L.__> _ _ L ~ DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ~ ~~ I I 288 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 291
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Customer Assistancefor the Hearing or Speech Impaired 1-800-TD-BUICK. (TDDusers in Canada candial 1-800-263-3830.) - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 293
SAFETY DEFECTS campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or TOGENERALMOTORS General Motors. In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) To contact NHTSA, you may either call Auto Safety the in a situation like this, we certainly hope - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 294
writing to: by Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Buick dealer a or General Motorsof Canada Limited qualified technician may have to determinea specific if Service Publications Department bulletin applies to your vehicle. 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Subscriptions You can subscribeto all Buick Product Service Publications (PSP's).This will include bulletins for all cars sold by Buick and will not be limited to PSP's applicable to any particular model. When buy a you subscription, you will receive the PSP's periodic in A mailings, shortly - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 296
in buying PSP's pertaining to a current model year car or truck. Some PSP's pertaining to a particular is no charge for indexes for the 1989-1993 model years. Toll-Free Telephone Number If you , safety instructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely. Buick Service Publications You can - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 297
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124 Antenna ...137 Antifreeze ...231 154 Antilock Brake System ...Antilock Braking System Warning Light ...112 Anti-Theft Tips ...66 252 Appearance Care ...Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials ...260 104 Armrest Storage ...103 Ashtrays ...Astroroof ...102 124 Audio Systems ...63 Automatic Door - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 300
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. Driving on ...179 Identification Label. Service Parts ...261 261 Identification Number. Vehicle ...82 Idling Your Engine ...If You're Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ...214 Ignition Key Positions ...71 Indicator. Turn Signal ...85 Indicators. Disc Brake Wear ...156 Indicators. Warning Lights and - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 305
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and Safety Belts ...13 Seat Controls ...14 77 Second Gear. When to Use ...45 Securing A Child Restraint ...Security Light ...67.69 Service Tips ...216 Service A/CLight ...115 Service and Appearance. Care ...215 "Service Engine Soon" Warning Light ...113 Service Parts Identification Label ...261 292 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 308
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...84 Windshield 256 Cleaning ...88 Washer ...Washer Fluid ...235 Wipers ...87. 256 178 Winter Driving ...WireWheelCover ...206 Working on Your Car ...Worn Tires ...Wrecker Towing ...216 247 191 Y o u r Driving and the Road ...139 Your Own Signs ...147 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...271 I 308 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Owner's Reco.rdof Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE ~~ E ~ ~~ ~ 309 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Owner's Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE * GE COMMENTS 310 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 313
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Owner's Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE AMOUNT MILEAGE COMMENTS 312 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 315
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Owner's Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS 314 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 317
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Fuel Mileage Chart 10 11 13 12 55 60 65 ...! . MILES FER GALLON 14 15 16 17 18 90 . 19 95 20 21 22 23 2928272625 24 - 1993 Buick Riviera | Owner's Manual - Page 323
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