1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
iFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washeswithout being damaged. If the mast should ever becomeslightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand. If themast is badly bent, as it might be by vandals, you shouldreplace it.Check every once in a while to be sure the mast is stilltightened to the fender.Power Antenna Mast CareYour power antenna will look its best and workwell if it’s cleaned from time to time. To clean theantenna mast:1.2.3.4.5.6.Turn on the ignition and radio to raise the antenna.Dampen a clean cloth with mineral spirits orequivalent solvent.Wipe the cloth over the mast sections, removingany dirt.Wipe dry with a clean cloth.Make the antenna go up and down by turning theradio or ignition off and on.Repeat if necessary.I NOTICE:Don’t lubricate the power antenna. Lubricationcould damage it.NOTICE:Before entering an automatic car wash, turn offyour radio to make the power antenna go down.This will prevent the mast from possibly gettingdamaged. If the antenna does not go down whenyou turn the radio off, it may be damaged orneed to be cleaned. In either case, lower theantenna by hand by carefully pressing theantenna down.If the mast portion of your antenna is damaged, you caneasily replace it. See your dealer for a replacement kitand follow the instructions in the kit.3-10
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- Page 97 and 98: Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage
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- Page 104 and 105: Instrument Panel ClusterLOWTRACTION
- Page 106 and 107: Speedometer and OdometerYour speedo
- Page 108 and 109: Battery LightI-+IThe battery warnin
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- Page 112 and 113: Engine Coolant Temperature GageIkTE
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- Page 122 and 123: Ventilation Tips000Keep the hood an
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- Page 140 and 141: Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
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- Page 144 and 145: Driving at NightHere are some tips
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- Page 158 and 159: Loading Your VehicleTIRE-LOADING IN
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