1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you needto get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decreasestopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle infront of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakesif that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leaveenough room up ahead to stop, even though you haveanti-lock brakes.Using Anti-LockDon’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedaldown and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel thesystem working, or you may notice some noise, but thisis normal.Braking in EmergenciesUse your anti-lock braking system when you need to.With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help you morethan even the very best braking.SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steerbut it will take much more effort.’ .LOWTRACTIONWhen your anti-lock systemis adjusting brake pressureto help avoid a braking skid,this light will come on. See“Anti-Lock Brake SystemActive Light” in the Index.4-8
Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.H lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here’s why:Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject tothe same laws of physics when driving on curves. Thetraction of the tires against the road surface makes itpossible for the vehicle to change its path when you turnthe front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keepthe vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve evertried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, YOU'^^ understand this.The traction you can get in a curve depends on thecondition of your tires and the road surface, the angle atwhich the curve is banked, and your speed. While you’rein a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then yousuddenly accelerate. Both control systems -- steering andacceleration -- have to do their work where the tires meetthe road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand toomuch of those places. You can lose control.What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on theaccelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want itto go, and slow down.Speed limit signs near curves warn that you shouldadjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds arebased on good weather and road conditions. Under lessfavorable conditions you’ll want to go slower.If you need to reduce your speed as you approach acurve, do it before you enter the curve, while your frontwheels are straight ahead.Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through thecurve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait toaccelerate until you are out of the curve, and thenaccelerate gently into the straightaway.4-9
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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
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A CAUTION:Don’t use the speciaI i
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4. You can make the belt longer by
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Larger ChildrenChildren who have ou
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Never do this.Here a child is sitti
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Here you can learn about the many s
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Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
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Your Remote Keyless Entry System op
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TrunkLiftgatec-- ~-A CAUTION:Trunk
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Turn the key to the left to release
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OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel
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NOTICE:Your engine is designed to w
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10 use the coolant heater:1. Turn o
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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back
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FIRST (1): This position gives you
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2. Move the shift lever into the PA
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your Buick
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-A CAUTION:It can be dangerous to g
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Wrn SignaVMultifunction LeverTurn S
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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 101: 1 NOTICE:Don’t put papers and oth
Page 104 and 105: Instrument Panel ClusterLOWTRACTION
Page 106 and 107: Speedometer and OdometerYour speedo
Page 108 and 109: Battery LightI-+IThe battery warnin
Page 110 and 111: If the light flashes when you’re
Page 112 and 113: Engine Coolant Temperature GageIkTE
Page 114 and 115: If the Light Is FlashingThe followi
Page 116 and 117: The oil light could also come on in
Page 118 and 119: NOTES2-60
Page 120 and 121: The upper lever has three air condi
Page 122 and 123: Ventilation Tips000Keep the hood an
Page 124 and 125: In addition to the four stationset
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Page 128 and 129: iFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast a
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Page 132 and 133: ~ DrunkenDriving The obvious way to
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Page 136 and 137: Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
Page 140 and 141: Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
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Page 144 and 145: Driving at NightHere are some tips
Page 146 and 147: Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRai
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Page 152 and 153: Highway HypnosisIs there actually s
Page 154 and 155: W* kter DrivingHere are some tips f
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Page 158 and 159: Loading Your VehicleTIRE-LOADING IN
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Page 162 and 163: Weight of the Trailer TongueThe ton
Page 164 and 165: Driving with a TrailerTowing a trai
Page 166 and 167: Parking on HillsYou really should n
Page 168 and 169: Your hazard warning flashers work n
Page 170 and 171: Using a match near a battery can ca
Page 172 and 173: 9. Don't let the other endtouch any
Page 174 and 175: To help avoid injury to you or othe
Page 176 and 177: 2. Position a 4”x 4” wood beam
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Page 180 and 181: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
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Page 184 and 185: INOTICE:In cold weather, water can
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4. Fill the radiator with the prope
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If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual f
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SedanThe equipment you’ll need is
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Standard Wheel CoverWire Wheel Cove
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Gettir under a vehicle w1I it is ja
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Never use oil or grease on studs or
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I NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel
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NUTWHEEL WREN0FULL SIZE FLAT /COMPA
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Don’t use your compact spare on o
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NOTES
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Your vehicle has an air bag system.
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Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you pl
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When you put the cap back on, turn
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When you open the hood of your 2.2L
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Things that burn can get on hot eng
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When to Add Oil1If the oil is at or
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When to Change Engine OilSee if any
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..2. Remove the wing nut and pull o
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Wait at least 30 minutes before che
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4T60-E Transaxle3.4.Check both side
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Engine CoolantNOTICE:When adding co
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hacking Coc’mt!The coolant recove
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Power Steering FluidWhen to Check P
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AdcJ Washer 1NOTICE:The windshield
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What to AddWhen you do need brake f
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Replacing Brake System Parts.Vehicl
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To replace the bulbassembly:Front l
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To reinstall the lamp:Guide the lat
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TiresWe don’t make tires. Your ne
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Tire Inspection and RotationTires s
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I\ CAUTION:Mixing tires could cause
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Appearance CareRemember, cleaning p
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Special Cleaning ProblemsGreasy or
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Cleaning the Outside of theWindshie
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TiresTo clean your tires, use a sti
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Appearance Care Materials Chart
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Electrical SystemAdd-on Electrical
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Fuse I qe Chart Fuse CircuitryFuseE
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Replacement Bulbs'OUTSIDE LAMPS BUL
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Refrigerant (R=l34a), Air Condition
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Part
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How This Section is OrganizedThe re
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Maintenance Scl aule1 Short Trip/Ci
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I fdI 1 Short TripKity - Maintenanc
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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1 24,000,Short TripKity Maintenance
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mip/City Maintenance Schedule I~~~
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km)0 Change en
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50,000 Miles (83 000 km)0 Change au
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67,500 Miles (112 500 km)0 Change e
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50 000 km) (Continued)0 Inspect fue
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Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesLi
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Part C: Periodic MaintenanceInspect
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USAGEChassisLubricationWindshieldWa
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Maintenance RecordODOMETERDATE READ
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I ODOMETER IMaintenance RecordIDATE
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Your satisfaction and goodwill are
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Roadside Assista- --Buick Motor Div
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GM Participation in BBB AUTOLINE -
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE CANA
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NOTES8-11
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Section 9 IndexAir Bag ............
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Cruise Control ....................
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Instrument Panel ..................
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Tires .............................
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