1993 BUICK RIVIERA trunk

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,111,
COULD pq
FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
FASTEN SEAT 4
BELTS
These symbols
have to do with
your lights:
SIGNALS TURN
HIGH BEAM
OR = =o
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD ’ ’ ’ 4- #-
WASHER
f0 -**
WINDSHIELD Q
WASHER I
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN
L.
HEADLAMP - ,~*-,
WASHER iQ
WIPER -
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These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT F-
TEMP --
ENGINE
CHARGING
I-1
BATTERY SYSTEM
RADIATOR
a
COOLANT
FUEL
ENGINE OIL
PRESSURE
Wb
TEMP OIL &
ANTILOCK (@)
BRAKE
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
RADIO
‘‘ill
SELECTOR
RADIO
k
VOLUME
CONDITIONING
AIR 33
HATCHBACK /y
TRUNK
RELEASE
t LIGHTER 1-
HORN
SPEAKER
cr
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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)
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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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Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all
windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your
valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take
them with you.
Parking Lots: If
you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take
your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition
key? What if you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
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Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
Then take the door key with you.
Universal Theft Deterrent (Option)
If your Buick has this option, it has a theft deterrent
alarm system. With this system, the “SECURITY” light
will flash as you open the door (if your ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system.
Here’s how to do it:
1.
2.
3.
Open the door.
Lock the door with the power door lock switch or
Remote Keyless Entry System. The “SECURITY”
light should come on and stay on.
Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light ‘should go
off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or
Remote Keyless Entry System the alarm will go off. It
will also go off
if a door lock or the trunk lock is
damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn
will sound for several minutes, then will go
off to save
battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It arms
only
if you use a power door lock switch or Remote
Keyless Entry System. You should also remember that
you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key
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Cigarette Lighter Console and Cupholder
It’s near the ashtray. To use the cigarette lighter, push it
all the way in and let it go. When it’s ready, it will pop
back by itself.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your car level as the load
changes. It is automatic
- you don’t need to adjust
anything. You may hear the electronic compressor
operate even when the load hasn’t changed. This is
normal.
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The center console has space for cassette storage, a
coinholder and a cupholder. The cupholder is on the
front of the storage console. Press on the exposed edge
of the cupholder, and it will slide out for use. Press the
front edge again, to slide it back to it’s storage position.
Rear License Plate Holder
To use it, open the trunk lid and slide your license plate
into the slot. Always close the trunk to prevent theft of
the plate.
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The equipment you'll need is in the trunk.
If your Buick has a wire wheel cover it must be removed
to access the wheel nuts.
To remove the wire wheel
cover, remove the center
of
the wheel cover by using
the wire wheel key wrench.
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Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence as
shown. A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become
loose and even come
off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
If you have to replace them, be sure to get the
right kind.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100
ft. Ibs. (140.m).
Don't try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won't fit. Store the.whee1 cover
in the trunk until
you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.