1993 BUICK RIVIERA maintenance

~ Scheduled Maintenance Services Schedule I1
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Follow Schedule
I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions specified in Schedule I apply.
TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance Services Following Schedules
I and II)
Item No.
1. Engine Oil Change*
Oil Filter Change*
2. Chassis Lubrication
3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque*
4. Tire & Wheel Inspection & Rotation
5. .Engine Accessory Drive Belt(s) Inspection*
6. Cooling System Service*
7. Transaxle Service
WHEN TO PERFORM
Miles (kilometers) or
7.5
Months, Whichever Occurs First
12.5
Every
7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. 0
At first and then every other oil change 0
Every 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) or 12 mos. 0
At 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) only 0
At 7 500 mi. (12 500 km) and then every
15
000 mi. (25 000 km) or as necessary 0
Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) or 24 mos.
See Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and I1
MILES (000)
KILOMETERS (000)
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TO BE SERVICED
(See Explanation of
Scheduled Maintenance
Services Following Schedules
I and 11)
Item No.
8. Spark Plug Replacement*
9. Spark Plug Wire Inspection*T
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement*
11. Fuel Tank, Cap
& Lines Inspection*?
WHEN TO PERFORM I MILES (000)
Miles (kilometers) or Months, Whichever
Occurs First I ,,
7.5 45 37.5 30 22.5 15
KILOMETERS (000)
0
0
Every 30 000 mi. (50 000 km) 0
0
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The services shown in this schedule up to 45 000 miles (75 000 km) should be performed after 45 000 miles at the same
intervals.
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* An Emission Control Service.
T The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission \
warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of
vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E:Maintenance
Record“.
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Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance 3. Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque" -- Check
Services the torque of the mounting bolts and/or nuts.
* An Emission Control Service.
The
U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to thecompletion of vehicle
useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in "Section EMaintenance Record".
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conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, we recommend a
pressure test of both the, cooling system and the
pressure cap.
7. Transaxle Service -- Change both the fluid and filter
every
15,000 miles (25 000 km) if the vehicle is
mainly driven under one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 F (32 C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
Uses such as found in taxi, police car or delivery
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (160 000 km).
8. Spark Plug Replacement* -- Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Specifications Chart” in
the Index.
service.
9. Spark
Plug Wire Inspection*? -- Inspect for burns,
cracks or other damage. Check the boot fit at the
distributor and at the spark plugs. Replace wires as
needed.
10. Air Cleaner Filter Replacement* -- Replace every
30,000 miles
(50 000 km) or more often under dusty
conditions.
Ask your dealer for the proper
replacement intervals for your driving conditions.
11. Fuel Tank, Caa, and Lines Insa,ection*T -- Inspect
fuel tank, cap 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 as needed.
Periodic replacement of the fuel filter is not required.
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* An Emission Control Service.
3‘ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure \
to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limitrecall liability prior to the completion of vehicle
useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section EMaintenance Record“.
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Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and
who performed the service
in the columns indicated. When completing the
Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule
I or Schedule II maintenance charts
which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place to store
them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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Maintenance Record , .: . I..*. +-! -L.__> ~ ___~____- L ~ .. -~__
ODOMETER
DATE
READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Part 9 Index
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Acc (Ignition Key Position) ........................ 72
Accessory Power. Retained
......................... 83
Adding Brake Fluid
.................................. 236
Coolant
.............................. 199.202. 23 1
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 125
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 234
Transaxle/Transmission Fluid
.................... 229
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 235
Additives. Engine Oil
............................. 226
Adjustment. Brake
............................... 157
Adult Safety Belt Usage
............................ 26
AirBag
......................................... 32
Aircleaner
..................................... 228
Airconditioner
................................. 119
Airoutlets
..................................... 118
Airsystem
..................................... 118
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence of
.............. 148
Alcohol in Gasoline
.............................. 2 17
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
....................... 257
AM Radio Reception
............................. 124
Engineoil
................................... 224
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AM Stereo Radio Reception ....................... 124
Antenna
....................................... 137
Antifreeze
...................................... 231
Antilock Brake System
........................... 154
Anti-Theft Tips
................................... 66
Appearance Care
................................ 252
Armrest Storage
................................. 104
Astroroof
...................................... 102
Audio Systems
.................................. 124
Automatic Door Locks
............................. 63
Automatic Pull-Down Feature
....................... 64
Automatic Overdrive
.............................. 77
Automatic Transaxle
.............................. 75
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
......................... 229
Automatic Transaxle Torque Lock
................... 178
Antilock Braking System Warning Light
.............. 112
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
.......... 260
Ashtrays
....................................... 103
Baby. Holding a
................................. 44
Battery
........................................ 237

Run (Ignition Key Position) ......................... 72
Running Lights. Daytime
........................... 98
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
............ 82
Safety Belt Care
................................ 256
Safety Belt Extender
.............................. 56
Safety Belt Reminder Light
......................... 25
Safety Belt Replacement
........................... 57
Safety Belt. Center Adult Passenger
.................. 42
Safety Belt. Lap
.................................. 42
Safety Belt. Lap-Shoulder
.......................... 27
Safety Belts
..................................... 13
Safety Belts. Buckled Wrong
........................ 29
Safety Belts. Questions About
....................... 24
Safety Belts. Rear Seat Passengers
................... 38
Safety Belt.
Too Loose ............................. 28
Safety Belt.
Torn ................................. 57
Safety Belts. Twisted
.............................. 31
Safety Belts. Right Front. Adult Passenger
............. 38
Safety Belts. Usage by Adults
....................... 26
Safety Belts. Usage by Children
..................... 43
Safety Belts. Usage During Pregnancy
................. 37
Safety Belts. Why They Work
....................... 20
Safety Belts. Worn Under
Arm ...................... 30
Safety Defects. Reporting .......................... 291
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 273
Safety Warnings
.................................. 10 Seats and Safety Belts
............................. 13
Seat Controls
.................................... 14
Second Gear. When to Use
......................... 77
Securing A Child Restraint
......................... 45
Security Light
................................. 67. 69
Service Tips
.................................... 216
Service A/C Light
............................... 115
Service and Appearance . Care ...................... 215
“Service Engine Soon” Warning Light
............... 113
Service Parts Identification Label
................... 261
Service Publications
.............................. 292
Setting the Clock
......................... 127.130. 132
Setting the Trip Odometer
......................... 107
ShapeofRoadSigns
............................. 143
Sheet Metal Damage
............................. 258
Shift. Brake-Transaxle Interlock
.................. 75. 81
Shift Lever Positions
.............................. 75
Shifting Into Park
................................. 79
Shifting Out of Park
............................... 81
Signaling Turns
................................... 85
Signs. Road .................................... 140
Skidding ....................................... 161
Slippery Surfaces. Driving on
...................... 179
Snow or Ice. Driving on
........................... 179
Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
.................... 254
Sound Equipment. Adding
......................... 125
Sound Systems
.................................. 124
Snowstorm. If You’re Caught in a Bad
............... 180
SpareTire
...................................... 212
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