1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 77

Parking Lots If you parkin a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lockup and take your keys. it But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? 1 SECURITY 1. Open the door. This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here'show to do it: Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glovebox. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key and remote keyless entry transmitter with you. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry System. The SECURITY light should come on and stay on. Universal Theft-Deterrent (Option) If your Buick has this option, it has a theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, if your ignitionoff, is the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door. 3. Close all doors. The SECURITY light should go off after about30 seconds. The security system is not armed untilthe SECURITY light is off. If the SECURITY light stays or flashes when the on ignition is turned on, there is a problem with the system and the vehicle should be serviced. 2-16