1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

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In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks andother military hardware. This post-war period broughtgreat styling and engineering changes which resulted inincreased sales. The torque converter automatictransmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the 1948Roadmaster. Buick’s famous “portholes” came alongin 1949.A high-compression V-8 engine was introduced in 1953.And Buick’s famous vertical pillar “toothy” grille,(introduced in 1942), became more massive in thepost-war era.II953 Skylurk1949 RoadmuterMotor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special“Car of the Year.” The first production V-6 engine wasused in the Special.vi
II962 Buick SpecialBuilt inside the walls of the old buildings in Buick’sformer Flint complex, which forrned the cornerstone ofGeneral Motors, Buick City is a state-of-the-artassembly facility with more than 200 robots and otherhigh-tech equipment. It was completed in the fallof 1985.Buicks are, and will continue to be, premium Americanmotorcars with smooth power, high performance, richdetail and comfortable accommodation.Ed Mertz, General Managel; Buick Motor DivisionOur mission is simple:“Buick will provide Premium American Motorcarsbacked with services that exceed our customers’expectations, throughout the purchase, ownership,service and repurchase experience.”Buicks are SUBSTANTIAL.Buicks are DISTINCTIVE.Buicks are POWERFUL.Buicks are MATURE.vii
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Page 10 and 11: ~ withHow to Use This ManualMany pe
Page 12: Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
Page 15 and 16: But don't have a seatback reclined
Page 17 and 18: Folding Third Seat (Option)To lower
Page 19 and 20: I3. Press down on the seat release
Page 21 and 22: Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride
Page 23: or the instrument panel ... or the
Page 26 and 27: Automatic Lap-Shoulder BeltThis saf
Page 29 and 30: @ What's wrong with this?CAUTION:Yo
Page 31 and 32: @ What’s wrong with this?A CTION:
Page 33 and 34: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
Page 35 and 36: When should an air bag inflate?The
Page 37 and 38: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Bui
Page 39 and 40: Center Passenger Position andAny St
Page 41 and 42: =Shoulder BeltThe positions next to
Page 43 and 44: You can be seriously hurt if your s
Page 45 and 46: Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
Page 47 and 48: 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
Page 49 and 50: 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
Page 51 and 52: A CAUTION:Don’t use the speciaI i
Page 53 and 54: 4. You can make the belt longer by
Page 55 and 56: Larger ChildrenChildren who have ou
Page 57 and 58: 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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For steady wiping at low speed, tur
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ICruise control can be dangerous wh
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
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Courtesy LampsWhen any door is open
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MirrorsInside Daymight Rearview M r
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Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage
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a. . , .- . ..,.,To use the cover,
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1 NOTICE:Don’t put papers and oth
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Instrument Panel ClusterLOWTRACTION
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Speedometer and OdometerYour speedo
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Battery LightI-+IThe battery warnin
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If the light flashes when you’re
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Engine Coolant Temperature GageIkTE
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If the Light Is FlashingThe followi
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The oil light could also come on in
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NOTES2-60
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The upper lever has three air condi
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Ventilation Tips000Keep the hood an
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In addition to the four stationset
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FORWARD: Press the right arrow to r
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iFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast a
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NOTES3-12
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~ DrunkenDriving The obvious way to
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The body takes about an hour to rid
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
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Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
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0 Do not get too close to the vehic
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Driving at NightHere are some tips
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Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRai
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Hydroplaning usually happens at hig
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eeway Driving-Mile for mile, freewa
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Highway HypnosisIs there actually s
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W* kter DrivingHere are some tips f
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If You're Caught in a BlizzaruPut o
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Loading Your VehicleTIRE-LOADING IN
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lg a TrailerA CAUTION:If you don’
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Weight of the Trailer TongueThe ton
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Driving with a TrailerTowing a trai
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Parking on HillsYou really should n
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Your hazard warning flashers work n
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Using a match near a battery can ca
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9. Don't let the other endtouch any
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To help avoid injury to you or othe
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2. Position a 4”x 4” wood beam
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.. .. .I"=--I2. Position the lower
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
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( A C A u TT” I:An electric fan u
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INOTICE:In cold weather, water can
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiatorr
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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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~ ~~ ~~~~~ ~ ~In most cases, you wi
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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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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu
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I Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedu
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mip/City Maintenance Schedule I~~~
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1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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~ ~~ -I Short TripKity Maintenance
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Sched
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Sched
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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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- --Aer :h - eckA CAUTION:When you
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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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RearOutside Seat Position .........
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Tires .............................
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