User manual BUICK RIVIERA 1997

[. . . ] I The 1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. the Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. [. . . ] "Rocking Your Vehicle" See in the Index. ) To turn the systemoff, press theTRAC CON" button located on the instrument panel. Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system not functioning, you can steer but is it will take much more effort. Magnasteer Your vehicle is equipped with GM Magnasteer, a steering system that continuously adjusts the effort you feel when steering at all vehicle speeds. when parking yet a The traction control system warning light will come on If and stay on. the systemis limiting wheel spin when you pressthe button, the warning light will come -on but the system won't turn off right away. will wait It until there's no longer curree need to limit wheel spin. a YOU can turn the Steering Tips Driving on Curves system back on at any time by pressing It's important to take curves at a reasonable speed. The traction control system warning A lot of the "driver lost control" accidents mentioned on light should gooff. Here's why: Braking in Emergencies With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. Experienced driver or beginner, eachof us is subject to the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against road surface makes the it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle goingin the same direction. If you've ever ice, tried to steera vehicle on wet you'll understand this. ' 4-10 The traction youcan get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and road surface, the angle at the While which the curve is banked, and your speed. you're in a curve, speed the one factor you is can control. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than a braking. For example, you come overhill and find a out truck stoppedin your lane, or a car suddenly pulls from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked Suppose you're steering through sharp curve. Both control system -- steering and problem by braking -- if you can stopin time. But acceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meet sometimes you can't; there isn't room. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too evasive action-- steering around the problem. Refer to Your Buick can perform very well in emergencies like "Traction Control" in the Index. do Ease up on the Emergencies" earlierin this section. )It is better to accelerator pedal, steer vehicle the way you wantit the remove as much speed as you can a possible from to go, and slow down. Then steer around problem, to the left or the right depending on space available. the Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. course, the posted speeds are Of based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable cc litions you'll want to go slower. ~~ If you need to. reduce your speed as you approach a the front curve, do it before you enter curve, while your wheels are straight ahead. Try to adjust your speed you can "drive" through the so curve. Wait to accelerate until you are of the curve, and then out accelerate gently into the straightaway. 4-11 Of - Road Recovery * You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you're 'driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. [. . . ] Please call us at 1-800-521-7300, or write: Buick Motor Division Customer Relations Center 902 E. Hamilton Avenue Flint, MI 48550 Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539. 8-9 1997 BUCK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling o the Service Publication Order Form in book and mailingit in with your check, money order, this or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below. ) CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR1997 BUCK SERVICE MANUALS OWNER'S INFORMATION Service Manuals have diagnosis and repair information Owner publications are written directly for Owners and the intended to provide basic operational information about the on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, vehicle. The owner's manual include the Maintenance will electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$90. 00 In-Portfolio: Includesa Portfolio, Owner's Manual and TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE Warranty Booklet. [. . . ]