1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t haveanti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with yourregular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. Youmay notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedalmay go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing YourVehicle” in the Index.)IYour regular brake system may not be workingproperly if the anti-lock brake system warninglight is flashing. Driving with the anti-lockbrake system warning light flashing can leadto an accident. After you’ve pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service.If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays onlonger than normal after you’ve started your engine, turnthe ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays onwhen you’re driving, stop asoon as possible and turnthe ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset thesystem. If the light still stays on, or comes on againwhile you’re driving, your Buick needs service. If thelight is on but not flashing and the regular brake systemwarning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but youdon’t have anti-lock brakes.The anti-lock brake system warning light should comeon briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If thelight doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will beready to warn you if there is a problem.2-52
Anti-Lock Brake SLOWTRACTIONAWhen your anti-lock systemis adjusting brake pressureto help avoid a braking skid,the anti-lock brakg systemactive light will come on.Engine Coolant TemperatureWarning LightThis warning light isdesigned to tell you thatyour engine coolant hasoverheated or your radiatorcooling fan is not working.Slippery road conditions may exist if this light comeson, so adjust your driving accordingly. The light willstay on for a few seconds after the system stopsadjusting brake pressure.The anti-lock brake system active light also comes onbriefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If thelight doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will bethere to tell you when the system is active.If you have been operating your vehicle under normaldriving conditions, you should pull off the road, stopyour vehicle and turn the engine off as soon as possible.The section “Problems on the Road,” in this manualexplains what to do. See “Engine Overheating” inthe Index.2-53
- 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
- Page 73 and 74: 10 use the coolant heater:1. Turn o
- 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
- Page 83 and 84: -A CAUTION:It can be dangerous to g
- Page 85 and 86: Wrn SignaVMultifunction LeverTurn S
- 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
- Page 99 and 100: a. . , .- . ..,.,To use the cover,
- 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 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
- Page 126 and 127: FORWARD: Press the right arrow to r
- Page 128 and 129: iFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast a
- Page 130 and 131: NOTES3-12
- Page 132 and 133: ~ DrunkenDriving The obvious way to
- Page 134 and 135: The body takes about an hour to rid
- Page 136 and 137: Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
- Page 138 and 139: Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
- Page 140 and 141: Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
- Page 142 and 143: 0 Do not get too close to the vehic
- Page 144 and 145: Driving at NightHere are some tips
- Page 146 and 147: Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRai
- Page 148 and 149: Hydroplaning usually happens at hig
- Page 150 and 151: eeway Driving-Mile for mile, freewa
- Page 152 and 153: Highway HypnosisIs there actually s
- Page 154 and 155: W* kter DrivingHere are some tips f
- Page 156 and 157: If You're Caught in a BlizzaruPut o
- Page 158 and 159: Loading Your VehicleTIRE-LOADING IN
If the light flashes when you’re driving, you don’t haveanti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with yourregular brakes. Pull off the road and stop carefully. Youmay notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedalmay go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop.Have the vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing YourVehicle” in the Index.)IYour regular brake system may not be workingproperly if the anti-lock brake system warninglight is flashing. Driving with the anti-lockbrake system warning light flashing can leadto an accident. After you’ve pulled off the roadand stopped carefully, have the vehicle towedfor service.If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays onlonger than normal after you’ve started your engine, turnthe ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays onwhen you’re driving, stop asoon as possible and turnthe ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset thesystem. If the light still stays on, or comes on againwhile you’re driving, your <strong>Buick</strong> needs service. If thelight is on but not flashing and the regular brake systemwarning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but youdon’t have anti-lock brakes.The anti-lock brake system warning light should comeon briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If thelight doesn’t come on then, have it fixed so it will beready to warn you if there is a problem.2-52
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