1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
~ withHow to Use This ManualMany people read their owner’s manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. Ifyou do this, it will help you learn about the featuresand controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’llfind that pictures and words work together to explainthings quickly.IndexA good place to look for what you need is the Index inthe back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of allthat’s in the manual, and the page number where you’llfind it.Safety Warnings and SymbolsYou will find a number of safety cautions in this book.We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell youabout things that could hurt you if you were to ignorethe warning.I A CAUTION:These mean there is something that could hurtyou or other people.In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Thenwe tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce thehazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you orothers could be hurt.You will also find a circlea slash through it inthis book. This safetysymbol means “Don’t,’’“Don’t do this,” or “Don’tlet this happen.”
Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:I NOTICE:These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.not be covered by your warranty, and it could becostly. But the notice will tell you what to do to helpavoid the damage.When you read other manuals, you might seeCAUTION and NOTICE warnings in differentcolors or in different words.You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.In the notice area, we tell you about something that candamage your vehicle. Many times, this damage wouldix
- Page 1: aBUICK
- Page 6 and 7: “valve-in-head” engine, a light
- Page 8 and 9: In World War 11, Buick built aircra
- 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
- Page 59 and 60: Here you can learn about the many s
Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:I NOTICE:These mean there is something that coulddamage your vehicle.not be covered by your warranty, and it could becostly. But the notice will tell you what to do to helpavoid the damage.When you read other manuals, you might seeCAUTION and NOTICE warnings in differentcolors or in different words.You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They usethe same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.In the notice area, we tell you about something that candamage your vehicle. Many times, this damage wouldix
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