1999 BUICK RIVIERA trunk

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2-45 Front Reading Lamps
These lamps and the interior courtesy lamps will come
on when you open a door, and turn off when you turn
the ignition on. To turn on the reading lamps when the
doors are closed, press the button behind the lamp you
want on. Press it again to turn the lamp off.
Trunk Lamp
When you open the trunk to its full open position, a
lamp will come on inside the trunk. This lamp will
automatically turn off when the trunk is closed.
Battery Rundown Protection
This feature automatically shuts off the interior lamps if
any are left on for more than 10 minutes when the
ignition is off. This will keep your battery from
running down.
This feature also shuts off the exterior lamps if they are
left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off.
You may override this feature for the exterior lamps by
turning the lamps off and then back on after the ignition
is turned to off. If you do this, the exterior lamps will
stay on until you manually turn them off.
If the feature is enabled for the interior and exterior
lamps, all lamps should turn off at approximately the
same time.

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2-57 Convenience Net
Your vehicle has a convenience net. You'll see it just
inside the back wall of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net. It can
help keep them from falling over during sharp turns or
quick starts and stops. For heavier loads, store them in
the trunk as far forward as you can.
There are six retainers to secure the convenience net,
allowing two different placements for the net. You can
unhook the net so that it will lie flat when you're not
using it. When reinstalling the net, make sure the label
points toward the upper retainer.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
NOTICE:
Don't put papers or other flammable things into
your ashtrays. Hot cigarettes or other smoking
materials could ignite them, causing a
damaging fire.
Front Ashtray
The front ashtray is behind a panel above the compact
disc storage area. Press on the panel door to reveal the
ashtray and cigarette lighter.
The front center ashtray may be lifted out for cleaning.
Press the tabs on each side of the ashtray and pull up to
remove. It snaps back into place.
Rear Ashtray
To remove the rear ashtray for cleaning, open the lid and
ease the ashtray upward until the edge can be grasped to
pull the ashtray up and out.
Cigarette Lighter
To use the cigarette lighter, push it all the way in and let
it go. When it is hot, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
If you hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating, it won't be able to back away
from the heating element when it's ready. This
can make it overheat, damaging the lighter and
the heating element.

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Assist Handles
An assist handle above each door can be used to help
you get in or out of your vehicle.
Garment Hooks
Rear garment hooks are available for your convenience.
Garment hooks are not designed to support clothing
bars. Use assist handles for this if possible.
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.
Astroroof (Option)
If your vehicle has the
astroroof option, the switch
is on the roof between the
sun visors. It will open the
astroroof when the ignition
is on, or when retained
accessory power is active.
To fully open the glass panel and sunshade, press the
switch rearward and release. To stop the panel in a
partially open position, press the switch again at the
desired point. To continue to open fully, press the switch
rearward again and release. The sunshade can be
opened manually.
To close the glass panel, press and hold the switch
forward. The sunshade must be closed manually.
Once the astroroof is closed, it can be opened to a vent
position. Press the switch forward to vent. To close,
press the switch rearward.

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Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:

Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a
couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag
of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.

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The other label is the Certification label, also found on
the rear edge of the driver's door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes
the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it out. Don't carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in
your trunk.
CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
-- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they'll keep going.

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CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.

Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.

When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It's automatic
-- you don't need to
adjust anything.
Towing a Trailer
CAUTION:
If you don't use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer.
For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes
may not work well
-- or even at all. You and your
passengers could be seriously injured. You may also
damage your vehicle; the resulting repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if you
have followed all the steps in this section. Ask your
dealer for advice and information about towing a
trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the
proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what the
vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in ªWeight of the Trailerº
that appears later in this section. But trailering is
different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Trailering means changes in handling, durability and
fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct
equipment, and it has to be used properly.

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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you'll need is in the trunk.
Instructions for changing your tires are on the inside of
the tire cover. You can rest the cover near you for easy
reference while you change the tire.
1. Lift and remove the spare tire cover for access to the
spare tire and jack.

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2. Remove the wheel wrench and jack from the jack
container. Turn the spare tire retainer bolt
counterclockwise and remove the retainer assembly.
3. Remove the spare tire from the trunk.
The tools you'll be using include the jack (A) and wheel
wrench (B).
Removing the Wheel Cover
Your vehicle has a wheel cover which must be taken off
to reach the wheel nuts. Insert the flat end of the wrench
into the notch in the center cover. Pry carefully, so the
center cover is not scratched.