1995 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 68

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 activate the theft deterrent system. Here's how to doit: Remember, the theft deterrent system won't be activated if you lock the doors with a key or manual door lock. It only activates 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 if the alarrn has been set off, but this does not shut off the alarm. Here's how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you don't want to activate the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked afier the doors are closed. Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Remote Keyless Entry System. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key. You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System. The alarm won't stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. 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 all 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 when the ignition is turned on, there isa problem with the system and the vehicle should be serviced. 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 the trunk lock isdamaged. Your vehicle's lamps will flash and the horn will sound for several minutes, then will go off to save battery power. 2-11