Buick riviera 1999 User Manual

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?
D If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your 

trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.

D Close all windows.
D Move the trunk release lockout switch to OFF.
D Lock the glove box.
D Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
D Then take the door key and remote keyless entry

transmitter with you.

If your vehicle has this option, it has a theft

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deterrent

alarm system. With this system, if your ignition is off,
the SECURITY light will flash as you open the door.

This light reminds you to
activate the theft

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deterrent

system. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the door.

2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or

remote keyless entry system. The SECURITY light
should come on and stay on.

3. Close both doors. The SECURITY light should go

off after about 30 seconds. The security system is not
armed until the SECURITY light is off. If the
SECURITY light stays on or flashes when the
ignition is turned on, there is a problem with the
system and the vehicle should be serviced.

If the SECURITY light comes on for one minute and
then shuts off while the ignition is on, the security
system has detected a problem. See your dealer 
for service.