1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Luggage Carrier (Option)If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can loadthings on top of a wagon, or on the deck lid of yourvehicle. The luggage carrier has slats attached to theroof, side rails and adjustable crossrails. The crossrailscan be adjusted by loosening the screws. After movingthe crossrails, be sure to tighten the screws securely.Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity whenloading your Buick. For more information on vehiclecapacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle”in the Index.To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier andcargo are still securely fastened.NOTICE:Loading cargo that weighs more than 50 lbs.(23 kg) for the deck lid or 200 lbs. (90kg) for theroof on the luggage carrier may damage yourvehicle. When you carry large things, never letthem hang over the rear or the sides of yourvehicle. Load your cargo so that it rests on theslats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.Put the cargo against the rear rail of the deck lidcarrier and fasten it securely. On the wagon, putthe cargo against the side rails of the roof carrierand fasten it securely.Ashtrays and LighterReach under the front edge of the ashtray compartmentto open it. To remove the ashtray for cleaning, reachunder the ashtray and push up from behind it.To clean the rear ashtrays, fully open the ashtray.Press down on the snuffer as you pull the ashtraydown and out.2-42