Buick Riviera 1967 User manual

Congratulations
: Your (Chere: of a Ge eee
The 1967 Buick Riviera has many fine and exciting features for
your driving enjoyment. This Owner's Manual has been written
to briefly describe the proper operation of the features and options
available on the 1967 Buick Riviera, as well as to itemize the
Guardian Maintenance recommendations so necessary to insure
continued satisfaction.
You will recognize many of these features and options as being
included on the Buick you purchased. The other available options
may prove interesting and desirable for including on your future
Buicks. Your Buick dealer has many other accessories available
for your purchase that will make your new Buick Riviera even more
comfortable and enjoyable. Examine his selection - you may find
some especially suited to your individual needs and desires.
All information contained in this booklet is based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. The right is reserved to make —
changes at any time without notice.
BUICK MOTOR DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
FLINT, MICHIGAN 48550
© GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION 1966
.iTHQO IN U.S.A. PART NO. 1380621

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CLOG See sae 31
COOLING SYSTEM, ENGINE .....- 36
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EINERG ZB R oxo esos erences etree 42
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RUSES © coseeet oss eectveenvacessacee ces 51
GUARDIAN MAINTENANCE ...... 45
HAZARD WARNING FLASHER .... 31
HEATER-DEFROSTER-
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HOOD RELEASE, =-2--cceoee 10
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS ........ 43
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INSTRUMENT, PANEER 222.7222: PM
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CARE ...... 39
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POSITIVE CRANKCASE
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POSITIVE TRACTION
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SPECIFICATIONS & DATA .. 55 12)0)
SPEED! VALERT) 25 -eeesee ene .. 32
STARTING PROCEDURE ... ee)
STORAGE OF VEHICLE ... . 43
TILT STEERING WHEEL ..... pals
TRIR ES ote feetecs teen ene wh
TIRE CHANGING .... = 25
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TRAILER HAULING = eeeree cee a 24
TRANSMISSION, SUPER
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TURN SIGNALS ............
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WINDOWS, POWER
WINDSHIELD WIPER &
WASHER: 222 no-e see eters esr 32
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
TIPS
TO
HELP
YOU
ENJOY THE
MAXIMUM
IN
SATISFACTION
AND SAFETY !

HIGHWAY SAFETY DEPENDS
ON-
1 YOU, THE DRIVER
2 THE CONDITION OF YOUR VEHICLE
3 THE TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY CONDITIONS
... Be Sure You Understand All Three!
SAFE DRIVER CHECKLIST
Make safety belts a habit... buckle up for safety.
Check tire pressure regularly.
Be sure you are physically and mentally alert to drive.
Safe Drivers Observe All Traffic Laws. .
Adjust seats and mirrors for clear vision and safe handling.
Observe weather and road conditions ... and drive accordingly. {
Look around before driving away from where you are parked.
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REMEMBER...
Proper operation, periodic maintenance
and safety inspections help provide —
@ Economical operation of your vehicle
@ Safety for you and your passengers
@ Dependable transportation
HAVE THIS 10-POINT SAFETY INSPECTION
PERFORMED ONCE A YEAR *
Brakes i Exhaust System
All Lights Glass and Mirrors
Warning Flasher and Washers
Steering and Wheel Windshield Deicer
Alignment and Defogger
Tires Horn
SEE COUPON IN YOUR OWNER PROTECTION PLAN BOOKLET
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Turn Signals & Hazard i Windshield Wipers
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* Minimum Requirement - Some States Require More Frequent
Inspection
QUICK
REFERENCE INDEX
Page Page
Deor:Locks: iets t er vchieasitreentae 10 Exhaust Gas Caution ............ 6
Power:Steeringy: - 3s. stcgrce as osteo 10 RadiatorCap =t.2 <5 cvuai rater ee 37
Power: BrakOs: io.ccesireceennared 8 Fabric - Cleansing = 5... 6:i¢ cascieia sca 39
Automatic Brake Adjusters ....... 9 PAROS tree secas earindok Rasy ices enacts 37
Seat and Shoulder Belts .......... 13 Positive Traction Rear Axle ....... 12
Headrest sini eae nisinscers raves 12 Battery Gas Caution ............. 42
Jacks Operation =... vas% 0. secs 26 Trailer Hauling s23223s. coe ees 24
Buel a gruis ante costes letete tenes vets casters 32 TOWiNg = 2 a rane ee 8
OF IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
Driving a Habit . . . Get a Safety Inspection Once a Year*

WARRANTY
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When purchased new, your Buick is covered by the Manufacturer's
New Vehicle Warranty and Policy on Buick Owner Service, both of
which are contained in your Owner Protection Plan booklet given
to you by your Authorized Buick Dealer at the time of delivery.
eax BREAK-IN PERIOD
The precision manufacture of your new Buick has eliminated need
for tedious low speed driving during the break-in period. However,
it is advantageous to the life of all close-fitting parts to limit speed
to a maximum of 65 miles per hour during the first 100 miles with
moderate stopping and starting. After the first 100 miles, speeds
may be increased gradually as mileage accumulates, but up to 500
miles avoid driving for extended periods at any one speed. Vary-
ing the speed and including some higher speeds within the limits
of the law, promotes longer life of parts and better economy of
oil and gasoline. Never subject your car to full throttle acceleration
or high speed until the engine is thoroughly warm.
am KKEYS
Four keys are provided with your new
Buick; two with octagonal heads and
two with round heads. The octagonal
head keys operate the ignition switch
and the door locks. The round head
keys operate the glove box lock and
the trunk lock.
Before placing a key on your key ring,
punch out the small insert bearing the
key code number. Keep it in a safe
place so if the key is lost a duplicate
can be ordered by number from any
GM dealer.

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:
The
ignition
switch
has
four
positions:
(1)
Accessory,
(2)
Lock,
(3)
On,
and
(4)
‘tock
/
Start.
The
key
must
be
in
the
switch
U
.
ae
“CGY
+
on
ze
to
turn
it
to
an
osition
other
than
ues
o>
U
He
ae
“Lock”,
and
the
key
can
be
removed
only
in
the
“Lock”
position.
With
the
ignition
switch
in
the
“Accessory”
posi-
tion
the
radio
or
other
accessories
can
be
operated
without
having
the
ignition
on.
The
ignition
switch
cannot
be
turn-
ed
to
the
“Accessory”
position
without
first
depressing
the
switch.
Place control lever in Park.
Cold
Engine
-
Depress
the
accelerator
pedal
to
the
floor
once
and
release.
This
presets
the
automatic
choke
and
throttle.
Warm
Engine
-
Hold
the
accelerator
pedal
about
one-third
of
the
way
down.
‘
Next,
crank
the
engine
by
turning
the
ignition
switch
to
the
right;
release
when
the
engine
starts.
As
soon
as
the
engine
is
running
smoothly,
tap
the
accelerator
pedal
to
slow
the
engine
down
to
warm-up
speed.
Starting Hints
If
the
engine
should
fail
to
start
promptly,
check
items
1
through
3
below:
1.
If
the
car
has
been
idle
for
several
days,
most
of
the
fuel
will
have
evaporated
from
the
carburetor.
Pumping
the
accelerator
pedal,
while
cranking,
will
pump
fuel
directly
into
the
engine,
and
will
hasten
the
start.
2.
At
low
temperatures
and
slow
cranking
speeds,
one
or
two
pumps
of
the
accelerator
pedal,
while
cranking,
will
hasten
the
start.
However,
excessive
pumping
will
cause
flooding.
If
this
should
occur,
handle
as
under
“flooding”.
3.
If
the
engine
is
warm,
but
fails
to
restart
promptly,
there
may
be
an
excess
of
fuel
or
“flooding”.
(This
is
more
likely
to
occur
at
low
temperatures.)

FLOODING - Hold the accelerator
pedal to the floor (fully depressed)
while cranking the engine; this
opens the choke to “unload” any
excess fuel. When the engine starts,
do not immediately release the ac-
celerator pedal, but hold it down
until the engine speed increases.
2
HOT STARTING - Starting a car
with a hot engine requires suffic-
ient Energizer (battery) capacity.
Make certain your Buick’s Energizer is in good condition. If a
replacement Energizer is purchased it should have at least the
capacity rating of the original equipment unit.
COLD WEATHER STARTING - Too heavy an engine oil in cold wea-
ther or an out-of-tune engine can cause hard starting. Follow the
viscosity recommendations in this manual. Tune-up specifications
can be found under “Specifications & Data”.
EXHAUST GAS WARNING
Avoid inhaling exhaust gases when any concentrations of these are
present in the air, i.e. in a garage, or when parked for extended
periods with the engine running. Exhaust gases may have strong
odors which normally should give warning of their presence. How-
ever, the exhaust gases from some vehicles may not be noticeable
under certain conditions and the senses of people react differently.
Exhaust gases contain a percentage of carbon monoxide which is a
poisonous gas that, by itself, is tasteless, colorless and odorless.
Emergency Starting
Engines in vehicles with automatic transmissions cannot be started
by pushing the car. To start the car when the Energizer is dis-
charged, use an auxiliary battery or Energizer with jumper cables.
Be sure to observe correct polarity (positive cable to positive terminal
and negative cable to negative terminal) when connecting the auxil-
iary battery to prevent possible damage to the electrical system.

m= SUPER TURBINE TRANSMISSION eee
On Buicks equipped with steer- Parx
ing column shift, the transmission
shift
control
lever
must
be
raised
R
PeR
NODULE
L
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slightly
before
placing
it
in
N
PARK,
low
(L),
or
Reverse
(R).
D
On Buick Rivieras equipped with L
console shifts, the shift control
lever must be depressed to move y
the lever into these ranges.
The
starting
motor
circuit
is
so
wired
that
the
engine
will
not
start
unless
the
control
lever
is
in
either
“P”
or
“N”
position.
PARK
-
This
position
is
to
be
used
in
conjunction
with
the
foot-
operated
“Step
On”
parking
brake.
THIS
POSITION
MUST
NEVER
BE
USED
WHEN
CAR
IS
IN
MOTION.
Park
is
one
of
only
two
positions
(the
other
is
Neutral)
in
which
your
Buick
may
be
started.
REVERSE - For backing, bring car to complete stop before shifting
into this range.
NEUTRAL
-
This
position
must
be
used
if
towing
the
car,
and
can
be
used
when
starting
the
engine.
DRIVE
-
For
all
normal
forward
driving.
This
range
allows
for
the
acceleration
and
cruising
adequate
for
all
but
the
most
crucial
driving
conditions.
If
additional
speed
should
be
required
for
passing,
press
the
accelerator
pedal
hard
to
the
floor
board.
This
action
will
give
you
instantaneous
acceleration
when
you
need
it
most.
LOW L’ ORL! - The L’ position may be selected when traveling down
a moderate grade where slight braking action is desired without
brake
application.
Return
the
selector
lever
to
the
drive
position
_
for resumption of normal driving. :
The L' position may be selected for maximum braking down severe
grades. The transmission selector lever must be placed into Drive
range before the transmission will again upshift into direct drive.
CAUTION: When stopping or leaving the car unattended, even for
a few moments, place the selector lever in “Park” position and fully
apply the parking brake.

Rocking The Car
If
it
becomes
necessary
to
rock
the
car
to
free
it
from
sand,
mud
or
snow,
move
the
selector
lever
from
“D”
to
“R”
in
a
repeat
pattern
while
simultaneously
applying
moderate
pressure
to
the
accelerator.
Do
not
race
engine.
Avoid
spinning
wheels
when
trying
to
free
the
car.
Towing
If
your
Buick
must
be
towed,
the
following
precautions
must
be
observed:
The
car
may
be
towed
safely
on
its
rear
wheels
with
the
shift
lever
in
neutral
position
(“N”
if
automatic
transmission)
at
speeds
of
35
miles
per
hour
or
less
under
most
conditions.
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However,
the
drive
shaft
must
be
disconnected
or
the
car
towed
on its front wheels if
@
Tow
speeds
in
excess
of
35
miles
per
hour
are
necessary,
@ Car
must
be
towed
for
extended
distances
(over
50
miles)
or,
@ Transmission is not operating properly.
If
car
is
towed
on
its
front
wheels,
the
steering
wheel
should
be
secured
to
keep
the
front
wheels
in
a
straight-ahead
position.
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Cold Weather Note
Engine
and
transmission
oils
do
not
flow
as
freely
in
cold
weather,
so
after
the
engine
is
started,
let
it
idle
for
a
minute
or
two
before
starting
out.
It’s
much
easier
on
both
the
engine
and
transmission.
Power Brakes
Riviera
power
brakes
utilize
engine
vacuum
to
reduce
the
braking
effort
to
much
less
than
is
required
with
regular
brakes.
A
built-in
vacuum
reserve
will
supply
two
or
more
power
assisted
brake
applications
after
the
engine
has
stopped.
After
the
vacuum
re-
serve
has
been
exhausted,
the
vehicle
can
be
stopped
utilizing
the
manual
portion
of
the
power
system,
although
considerably
more
foot
pressure
will
be
needed
to
stop
the
vehicle.

Automatic Brake Adjusters
All
Buicks
are
equipped
with
self-adjusting
brakes
which
eliminate
periodic
brake
adjustments.
The
self-adjusting
mechanism
is
actu-
ated,
as
needed,
whenever
the
car
is
moved
in
reverse
and
the
brakes
are
applied.
It
is
possible,
however,
for
excessive
brake
pedal
travel
to
develop
if
the
required
reverse
movement
with
a
brake
application
does
not
take
place
during
a
prolonged
period
of
stop
and
go
forward
driving.
Should
this
occur,
the
car
should
be
driven
backward
and
forward
with
the
brakes
applied
at
the
end
of
each
directional
movement,
until
the
brake
pedal
travel
is
back
to
normal.
If
this
procedure
fails
to
restore
normal
pedal
travel,
or
if
any
abnormally
rapid
increase
in pedal
travel
is
experi-
enced,
immediate
inspection
should
be
made
by
your
Authorized
Buick
Dealer.
Care
should
be
exercised
to
assure
that
full
brake
pedal
travel
cannot
be
obstructed
by
improper
floor
mats
or
other
interfering
material
under
the
pedal.
Inspection Of Brake Lining
Brake
linings
should
be
periodically
inspected
for
wear.
The
fre-
quency
of
this
inspection
depends
upon
driving
conditions
such
as
traffic
or
terrain,
and
also
the
driving
techniques
of
individual
owners.
Your
Buick
Dealer
is
best
qualified
to
advise
you
as
to
how
often
this
inspection
should
be
performed.
When
brakes
re-
quire
relining,
use
Genuine
General
Motors
Parts
or
equivalent.
Parking Brake
The parking brake is located beneath
the instrument panel on the far left
side. To engage the parking brake,
depress the parking brake foot pedal.
To release the parking brake, pull
outward on handle marked “BRAKE
RELEASE”. Never drive the car with
brake engaged.

Hood Release
Your Riviera hood is front-opening
and counterbalanced for easy opera-
tion. To open, locate latch in top
center grille opening as shown in
illustration. Push latch to right and
at the same time lift up on hood. To
close, push down on hood until latch
snaps into locked position.
Power Steering
Power
steering
provides
ease
in
handling,
parking,
and
getting
into
or
out
of
tight
places.
Power
assist
is
provided
by
a
hydraulic
pump
driven
by
the
engine.
When
the
engine
is
not
running
or
if
the
power
steering
pump
belt
breaks,
there
is
no
power
assist
and
much
greater
steering
effort
is
required.
Door Locks
Any
door
can
be
locked
from
inside
by
simply
depressing
the
lock
button
or
from
the
outside
by
depressing
the
lock
button,
then
hold-
ing
the
handle
push
button
in
while
closing
the
door.
When
the
door
lock
button
is
pushed
down
with
the
door
closed,
the
door
cannot
be
accidently
opened
with
the
inside
handle;
to
open
the
door,
the
lock
button
must
first
be
raised.
POWER
DOOR
LOCKS
are
optional.
To
lock
both
doors,
simply
push
the
lock
control
(located
on
either
front
door)
downward;
to
unlock
doors,
push
the
control
upward.
The
doors
can
also
be
locked
or
unlocked
in
the
conventional
manner
if
desired.
Buick
door
lock
design
contributes
to
passenger
safety
and
the
security
of
your
car
and
its
contents.
Always
keep
the
doors
locked
when
driving
as
well
as
when
leaving
the
car
unattended.
10

.
Automatic
Trunk
Release
1
This
option
permits
opening
the
trunk
from
inside
the
car
by
merely
pushing
\
the
release
button
located
behind
the
glove
box
door.
Note
of
Caution:
Always
lock
the
Release.
Y4
:
glove
compartment
when
leaving
the
Burton
car
unattended
to
prevent
unauthor-
ized
entry
into
the
trunk.
SEATS
Manually Adjusted Seats
The
front
seat
can
be
moved
forward
or
rearward
by
moving
the
control
lever
on
the
driver's
side
of
the
seat
forward
and
exerting
slight
body
pressure
in
the
direction
desired.
The
seat
is
locked
in
position
when
the
lever
is
released.
Optional front reclining
passenger seat backs with
head
rests
can
be
tilted
neleaee
rearward
by
lifting
the
lever on the passenger
side of the seat cushion
and exerting slight body
pressure.
Power Adjusted Seats
Four-way
and
six-way
power
seats
offer
a
variety
of
seat
positions
through
the
convenience
of
electric
switches.
Move
the
seat
in
the
direction
desired
by
light
finger
pressure
on
the
seat
switch
in
the
corresponding
direction.
When
the
switch
is
released
the
seat
is
locked
into
position.
Vary
the
seat
position
occasionally
while
on
a
long
trip.
You'll
find
it
not
only
adds
to
your
comfort,
but
reduces
the
fatigue
caused
by
sitting
in
one
position
too
long.
1

Front Seat Back Lock
For
your
safety
the
front
seat
back
is
locked
into
position.
To
enter
the
rear
seat
area,
the
front
seat
back
lock
must
first
be
pressed
so
the
seat
back
can
be
tilted
forward.
This
release
is
located
on
the
side
of
the
front
seat
back.
It
will
automatically
lock
in
place
when
returned
to
its
normal
position.
Headrests
Optional headrests can be adjusted to different heights by pulling up
or pushing down by hand. Detents provide positive headrest location.
Headrests should be adjusted to contact the center of the head when
moved straight back. This will minimize the effects of a whiplash
should this situation occur.
REMOVAL
Single Bar Type — Raise headrest to full up position; move towards
right side of seat, and lift out of seat back.
Dual Bar Type — Raise headrest to full up position; depress retaining
springs where bars enter seat back, and lift out headrest.
Power Windows
All vertical moving windows
are controlled by the power
window control switches lo-
cated on the left front door.
Individual switches are pro-
vided under each window for
passenger use. Switches are
wired through the ignition
switch so that windows cannot
be operated unless the ignition
switch is “on’’.
Positive Traction Differential
The Positive Traction differential is standard on the Riviera G.S., but
optional at extra cost on the Riviera. The Positive Traction differ-
ential provides additional traction in snow, ice, mud, sand and gravel,
particularly when one rear wheel is on a surface providing poor
traction. During normal driving and cornering, the Positive Traction
unit functions as a standard differential. When one wheel encounters
a slippery surface, however, the Positive Traction differential allows
the wheel with the greater traction to drive the car.
CAUTION: On cars equipped with a Positive Traction differential,
do not run the engine for any reason with one rear wheel off the
ground as the car may drive through the rear wheel remaining
on the ground.

Rear Window Defroster
To
insure
clear
vision
through
the
rear
window
during
inclement
weather,
the
Rear
Window
Defroster
has
become
established
as
a
popular
Buick
accessory.
This
unit
draws
in
air
from
the
passenger
compartment
and
directs
it
against
the
back
window
to
remove
frost
or
moisture.
Its
blower
has
a
two-speed
control
switch
on
the
instrument
pane!
labeled
“Accessory”.
Tilt Steering Wheel
This feature affords the Buick driver
ease of entry and exit, and in addi-
tion places the steering wheel at
the most comfortable and advan- _ Releas*
tageous driving position for his
individual size and shape. Pulling
the tilt wheel release lever, located
on the left side of the steering
column, releases the tilt mechanism
in the column so that any one of
seven positions can be selected.
Automatic Air Levelizer
This
option
automatically
maintains
the
rear
standing
height
of
the
car
at
a
nearly
constant
position
regardless
of
load
changes.
It
consists
of
rear
Superlift
shock
absorbers,
air
compressor,
reservoir
tank,
height
control
valve,
and
a
pressure
regulator
valve.
It
will
be
especially
appreciated
by
Buick
owners
who
haul
trailers
or
heavy
loads.
Because
of
it,
the
front
end
of
the
car
remains
level
so
that
steering
is
normal
and
headlamp
beam
position
remains
as
it
should.
No
manipulations
or
adjustments
are
required;
merely
load
or
unload
your
Buick
and
this
Automatic
Air
Levelizer
feature
will
compensate
for
the
change
in
weight.
Safety
belts
provide
added
security
and
comfort.
Front
and
rear
seat
belts,
factory
installed,
are
standard
equipment
on
all
models.
Proper
usage
and
care
of
these
belts
will
provide
added
security
to”
driver
and
passengers
in
case
of
sudden,
unexpected
stops.
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Push To
Release
Seat Belts
FASTENING THE SEAT BELT - After the front seat has been positioned
to the satisfaction of the driver, grasp the buckle end and the flat
metal “eye” end of your individual belt assembly and position the
belt across the pelvic area as low on the body as possible (never use
the same seat belt for more than one person at any given time). Insert
the metal eye into the open end of the buckle until an audible snap
is heard. Make sure the connection is secure and adjust the belt
firmly by pulling on the end of the belt protruding from the buckle.
Pull retractor half of the belt to a solid stop to make sure that the
belt webbing is completely unwound from the retractor drum, then
connect the belt and make the necessary adjustments at the buckle
for proper fit. Avoid wearing a seat belt loosely or with slack
in the system or with the webbing wound around the retractor drum.
Shoulder Belts
All Buicks are equipped with shoulder belt anchors built into the
vehicle. Optional shoulder belts are available for the driver and
right front seat passenger. Shoulder belts must always be worn
in conjunction with seat belts and are fastened with individual
buckles in the same manner as seat belts. Shoulder belts should be
tightened only to the point where controls and switches can be
easily reached without restriction from the belt. The use of shoulder
belts is not recommended for children under 6 years old. Shoulder
belts not in use must be anchored by inserting buckle into retainer
to prevent buckle end from swinging around.
RELEASING BELTS - To release the belts, simply depress the release
tab or button located in the center of the buckle.
CARE
OF
BELTS
-
Keep
belts
clean
and
dry.
Clean
with
a
mild
soap
solution
and
lukewarm
water.
Keep
sharp
edges
and
damaging
objects
away
from
belts.
Periodically
inspect
belts,
buckles,
re-
tractors,
and
anchors
for
damage
that
could
materially
lessen
the
effectiveness
of
the
belt
installation
and
repair
or
replace
the
questionable
parts.
Do
not
bleach
or
dye
belts
as
this
may
cause
severe
loss
of strength.
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Electro-Cruise Control
Long distant turnpike driving Seped
a ; 4 - ndicator
can be fatiguing since main-
taining a steady accelerator
foot pressure restricts the erecraa,
driver's body movement. Free-
dom from this is possible with
the optional Buick Electro- ®. CRUISE i
Cruise Control. Accurate con-
trol of car speed can be main-
tained between 30 and 90
MPH to coincide with posted
speed limits or other driving
conditions.
Before engaging the Electro-Cruise, rotate the speed setting knob
until the desired speed is indicated in the speed indicator window.
The Electro-Cruise can be engaged in either of two ways:
1. Accelerate the car up to the set speed, then push in on the
-knob and release.
2. Push in on the speed setting knob and hold in until the car
automatically accelerates up to the set speed, then release
the knob.
Regardless of which method is used, the “CRUISE” light will now be
on, notifying you that the Cruise control is locked-in and controlling
the car speed; it will continue to control the speed until disengaged.
The Electro-Cruise can be disengaged in either of two ways:
1. Depressing the brake pedal slightly
2. Pulling the speed setting knob rearward.
When the Electro-Cruise is engaged and controlling the car speed,
you can increase or decrease the speed at any time by simply re-
setting the indicator to the new speed desired. Also, if a higher
speed is desired momentarily for overtaking another car, etc., the
accelerator can be depressed in the normal manner to over-ride the
cruise control. When the higher speed is no longer needed, simply
take your foot from the accelerator and the cruise control will again
maintain the car speed at the speed set on the indicator.
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CAUTION: Do not use the Electro-Cruise when conditions do not
warrant maintaining a constant speed, such as_ in
vee to heavy traffic, or on winding or slippery
roads.
waa RADIOS
Sonomatic
Radio
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The Sonomatic Radio is an
all transistor radio, and is
equipped with push-but-
tons for preselective tun-
Station (cbue
, u 3 Tone On - Off Selector” Rear
ing of five favorite sta- Control Speaker
|
:
tions.
|
PRESELECTING
STATIONS
|
To
preselect
your
five
favorite
stations,
proceed
as
follows:
Turn on radio. |
.
. Pull out pushbutton until it stops.
Manually tune to desired station.
-P WN =
. Fully depress pushbutton.
.
SUGGESTION - Arrange preselected stations so that dial proceeds |
successively from lower to higher frequency stations as the push-
buttons are depressed from left to right. |
If the program sounds shrill or distorted, a correction can generally
be effected by adjusting the tuning knob slightly. Tune set so that
the low tones are heard best since low tones are more affected by
tuning than high tones.
AM-FM Radio |
AM - FM Selector
eee
This optional radio offers
both AM and FM recep-
tion. Although FM broad-
casting has the advantage
of relative freedom from
static and a greater fidelity
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it
of
tone,
reception
limitations
should
be
recognized.
Reception
is
normally
limited
to
25
miles
from
the
stations.
Large
objects
such
as
hills
or
buildings
can
reflect
or
cancel
signals.
In
fringe
areas
where
FM
reception
is
weak,
station
sound
may
flutter
or
vary
up
and
down,
and
static
from
passing
cars
may
be
picked
up
by
your
FM
radio.
When
this
situation
is
encountered,
it
is
suggested
that
you
retune
your
radio
to
a
stronger
station.
To
set
the
radio
for
AM
or
FM
reception,
move
the
AM-FM
selector
bar
to
either
the
right
or
left.
The
five
pushbuttons
may
be
set
for
either
AM
of
FM
stations.
See
method
of
preselecting
these
stations
under
Sonomatic
Radio.
Best
reception
will
be
realized
when
the
antenna
is
extended
to
approximately
30
inches.
Rear Seat Speaker
This
accessory
allows
both
front
and
rear
passengers
to
hear
the
radio
at
the
same
level
of
volume.
It
also
contributes
to
a
balancing
of
sound
throughout
the
car,
so
especially
pleasing
with
FM
and
Stereo.
Turning
the
right,
inner
radio
knob
directs
the
sound
to
either
front
or
rear
speakers,
or
a
blend
of
both.
AM-FM Stereo Radio
Many
FM
stations
have
all
or
a
portion
of
their
programs
in
stereo.
These
broadcasts,
simply
stated,
consist
of
a
two
channel
pickup
of
a
particular
performance.
The
optional
Buick
AM-FM
Stereo
receiver
separates
these
two
channels,
feeding
them
to
two
separate
speakers
to
give
life-like
realism
to
the
sound.
Operation
of
the
controls
is
identical
to
the
regular
AM-FM
radio.
Illumination
of
the
“FM”
designation
identifies
the
received
station
as
broadcasting
in
stereo.
To
balance
the
two
speakers,
merely
turn
the
inner,
right
hand
radio
knob.
Power Antenna Option
The
externally
mounted
electrically
operated
antenna
is
raised
or
lowered
by
operating
the
ANTENNA
switch
on
the
instrument
panel.
For
satisfactory
radio
operation,
the
antenna
should
be
extended
from
half-way
to
the
full
up
position.
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wae VENTILATION
There are two separate ventilation systems in the Buick Riviera:
LOWER COWL VENTILATION - “Vent” pull knobs on the lower ends
of the instrument panel introduce outside air through two cow! vents
at floor level. This system is not available on Air Conditioner-
equipped Rivieras.
UPPER VENTILATION - Heater or Heater-Air Conditioner controls are
utilized for this system. Outside air enters and is distributed through
three outlets in the instrument panel. This air circulates over and
around the front and rear passengers, passes under the rear seat, and
is exhausted through louvres located below the rear window. The
heater and air conditioner blower fan can be used to provide circula-
tion while standing in traffic or whenever desired. For operational
information see “Heater and Defroster” or “Heater-Air Conditioner”.
HEATER AND DEFROSTER
Two levers and two switches control heater, defroster or ventilation.
The upper (warmer) lever regulates the temperature of the air from
the instrument panel outlets.
The lower (Defroster) lever directs air flow onto the windshield from
the defroster outlets.
The FAN switch turns on the blower to increase air flow through the
outlets. This switch has three blower speeds.
The VENT-HTR. switch is positioned according to the season, for heat-
ing or ventilation. There are two VENT positions as indicated by the
two dots on each side of the word “Vent’’. The left position intro-
duces outside air through the instrument panel outlets. The position
on the right also directs outside air flow through the instrument panel
outlets, and in addition, through the heater floor outlets. With the
switch on the right hand dot the air can also be warmed if desired
by moving the upper (warmer) lever.
HI
—— DEFROST
Vent Positions
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