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Lap-Shoulder Belt
3.
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it
properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
4.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight. Pick
up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
Push the latch plate into the buckle until
it clicks.
If the belt isn’t long enough, see ‘;Safety Belt
Extender” at the end of this section.
Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or outward
so you would be able to unbuckle
it quickly
if you ever had to.
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@) Part 2 Features & Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featur\
es on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
.. and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2 includes:
Keys
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DoorLocks ....................................................................... \
NewVehicleBreak-In ..............................................................
StartingtheEngine .................................................................
ShiftingtheTransaxle ..............................................................
Windows ........................................................................\
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TiltSteeringWheel ................................................................
Multi-FunctionLever ...............................................................
TurnandLaneChangeSignals ...................................................
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer ..............................................
Windshield Wipermasher ......................................................
CruiseControl ................................................................
Instrumentpanel ...................................................................
Speedometer and Odometer ......................................................
Warning Lights and Gages ......................................................
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Keys
A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the
ignition key is dangerous for many reasons.
A
child or others could be badly injured or even
killed.
They could operate power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t
leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.
The ignition keys are for
the ignition only.
~ The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks.
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When a new Riviera is delivered, the dealer removes the
plugs from the keys, and gives them to t,he first owner.
However, the ignition key may not have a plug.
Each plug has a code
on it that tells your dealer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you'll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If
your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your Buick
dealer for the correct kev code
if you need a: new
ignition key.
Door Locks
A CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a
doo
locked, the inside handle won3 open it.
Outsiders can easily enter throwgh an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: Yrou inscrease the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety
belts properly, lock your doors, and
you will be
far better off whenever you drive your vehicle,
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There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: . From the inside: To lock the door, move the lock control
on the door down.
To unlock the door, move the lock control on the door
UP.
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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 Keyless Entry System (if you h-ave
one). This will avoid
setting
off the alarm.
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Power Door Locks
Push the power door lock
switch to lock or unlock
both doors at once.
Automatic Door Locks (Option)
Just close your doors, turn on the ignition and make sure
the interior courtesy lights are switched
off. Every time
you move your shift lever out
of “P” (Park) all of the
doors will lock. And, every timi: you stop and move
your shift lever into
“P” (Park), your doors will unlock.
If someone needs to get out while you’re not in
“P”
(Park), have that person use the manual or power lock. When
the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Just use the 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 the Index.
Remote Trunk Release
Push the TRUNK button
found in the glove
box to
unlock the trunk.
If you have the Remote Keyless Entry System, it also
will unlock your trunk.
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Automatic Pull-Down Feature
(Option)
If you have this feature, it pulls the trunk lid down and
the pull-down feature then secures
it completely.
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A CAUTION:
Your car may have an automatic pull-down
feature that helps close the trunk electronically.
Your fingers can be trapped under the trunk
lid
as it goes down. Your fingers could be injured,
and you would need someone to help you free
them. Keep your fingers away from the trunk
lid
as you close it and as it is going down.
Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
-. .. , .. -
-. , ,.
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk from
up to 15 feet (5 m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
blocking the signal.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far, from your
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
0 See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for Both doors will lock when
LOCK'is pressed.
The trunk will unlock when the opened trunk symbol is
pressed, but only when the transaxle is in PARK.
The interior lights will come
on when the light symbol
or unlock symbol
is pressed.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
The driver's door will unlock when UNLOCK is
pressed.
If UNLOCK is pressed twice quickly, both
doors will unlock. See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
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