1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

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A.B.C.D.E.ELamp ControlsInstrument Panel Brightness ControlVentsInstrument Panel Cluster and Indicator LampsAudio SystemMap Reading LampsG. Rear Window Defogger SwitchH. Glove BoxI. Wipermasher Rear Window (Wagon Only)J. Climate ControlsK. Parking Brake ReleaseL. Hood Release2-45
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aBUICK
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“valve-in-head” engine, a light
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In World War 11, Buick built aircra
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~ withHow to Use This ManualMany pe
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Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
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But don't have a seatback reclined
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Folding Third Seat (Option)To lower
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I3. Press down on the seat release
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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride
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or the instrument panel ... or the
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Automatic Lap-Shoulder BeltThis saf
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@ What's wrong with this?CAUTION:Yo
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@ What’s wrong with this?A CTION:
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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When should an air bag inflate?The
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Bui
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Center Passenger Position andAny St
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=Shoulder BeltThe positions next to
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You can be seriously hurt if your s
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Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
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5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
Page 51 and 52: A CAUTION:Don’t use the speciaI i
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Page 55 and 56: Larger ChildrenChildren who have ou
Page 57 and 58: Never do this.Here a child is sitti
Page 59 and 60: Here you can learn about the many s
Page 61 and 62: Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
Page 63 and 64: Your Remote Keyless Entry System op
Page 65 and 66: TrunkLiftgatec-- ~-A CAUTION:Trunk
Page 67 and 68: Turn the key to the left to release
Page 69 and 70: OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel
Page 71 and 72: NOTICE:Your engine is designed to w
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Page 75 and 76: REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back
Page 77 and 78: FIRST (1): This position gives you
Page 79 and 80: 2. Move the shift lever into the PA
Page 81 and 82: Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your Buick
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Page 87 and 88: For steady wiping at low speed, tur
Page 89 and 90: ICruise control can be dangerous wh
Page 91 and 92: Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Page 93 and 94: Courtesy LampsWhen any door is open
Page 95 and 96: MirrorsInside Daymight Rearview M r
Page 97 and 98: Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage
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Page 107 and 108: Safety Belt Warning LightWhen the k
Page 109 and 110: ~~A CAUTION: --Your brake system ma
Page 111 and 112: Anti-Lock Brake SLOWTRACTIONAWhen y
Page 113 and 114: This system is called OBD I1 (On-Bo
Page 115 and 116: Have you recently changed brands of
Page 117 and 118: Fuel GageEg 0BUNLEADED FUEL ONLYDom
Page 119 and 120: Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audi
Page 121 and 122: Rear Window DefoggerREAR!The rear w
Page 123 and 124: AM-FM StereoPlaying the RadioVOL: T
Page 125 and 126: SCAN: Press this button to hear eac
Page 127 and 128: NOTICE:Before you add any sound equ
Page 129 and 130: NOTES3-11
Page 131 and 132: Section 4 Your Driving and the Ra d
Page 133 and 134: It’s the amount of alcohol that c
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Page 137 and 138: The anti-lock system can change the
Page 139 and 140: Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
Page 141 and 142: Off-Road RecoveryYou may find somet
Page 143 and 144: Let’s review what driving experts
Page 145 and 146: Uight;ionNo one can see as well at
Page 147 and 148: Wet brakes can cause accidents. The
Page 149 and 150: City DrivingHere are ways to increa
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If you drive regularly in steep cou
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Driving on Snow or IceMost of the t
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Snow can trap exhaust gases under y
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Note: If for some reason the driver
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If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerI
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HitchesIt’s important to have the
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Making TurnsI NOTICE:Making very sh
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Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere
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2.3.Get the vehicles close enough s
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Don’t let the otherend touch meta
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13. Remove the cables in reverse or
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Front TowingTow Limit,s -- 35 mph (
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Rear TowingBefore hooking up to a t
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Engine OverheatingYou will find a c
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When you decide it’s safe to lift
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A C U-ION:Heater and radiator hoses
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Steam and scalding liquids from a h
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i,I*La "LL2.2L L4 EngineThe 2.2L En
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10. Then replace thepressure cap. A
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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsSo
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WagonThe equipment you’ll need is
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
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5. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
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8. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in
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TIRE .--1.2.3.4.Place the tire, air
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Wagon Spare Cover ReplacementTo ins
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I NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can d
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Ca
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If your vehicle is certified to mee
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I BeI- -Gasoline vapor is highly fl
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Then go to the front of the vehicle
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When you open the hood of your 3.1
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3.1L V6 EngineThe 3.1L V6 engine oi
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENG
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A CAUTION:Operating the engine with
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~~Automatic Transaxle FluidA good t
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3.1L V6 EngineThe transaxle fluid d
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How to Add FluidRefer to the Mainte
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What to UseUse a mixture of one-hal
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Add coolant mix at the recovery tan
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2.2L L4 EngineWhat to UseRefer to t
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BrakesBragoes back up. The other re
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Brake WearYour Buick has front disc
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Bulb ReplacementHalpqen BIJhcHeadla
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4. The bulb assembly is now loose.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement4
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Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-
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When It’s Time for New TiresI 1On
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TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a c
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~~Used Replacement WheelsTire Chain
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If a ring forms after spot cleaning
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Cleaning LeatherUse a soft cloth wi
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Finish CareOccasional waxing or mil
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Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers. .The fu
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FuseSTOP HA2CTSYWDO*INST LPSCircuit
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Capacities and SpecificationsEngine
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Engine Specifications2.2LVIN Engine
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Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleIIMPO
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Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServic
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Maintenance ScheduleLOI- Tripmighwa
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Sched
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~ .~ -I Short Trip/City Maintenance
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Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedu
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Sche
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I Long; TripMighway Maintenance Sch
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedu
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I- mg Tripmighway Maintenance Sched
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At Least Twice a YearRestraint Syst
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Steering Column Lock CheckWhile par
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~~Part D: Recommended Fluids andLub
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Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the
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Maintenance RecordI IODOMETERI I DA
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Infor
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For prompt assistance, please have
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Courtesy TransportationTo Buick Mot
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We prefer you utilize the Customer
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1996 BUCK SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDE
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NOTES8-12
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Trailer ...........................
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Fabric Cleaning ...................
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Short TripKity Definition .........
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SeatsFolding Rear .................
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Underbody Flushing Service ........
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