1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
9. Don't let the other endtouch anything untilthe next step. The otherend of the negative ,(-)cable doesn't go to thedead battery. It goes toa heavy unpaintedmetal part on theengine of the vehiclewith the dead battery.10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) awayfrom the dead battery, but not near engine parts thatmove. The electrical connection is just as goodthere, but the chance of sparks getting back to thebattery is much less.11 .. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneeds service.5-6
13. Remove the cables in reverse order to preventelectrical shorting. Take care that they don’t toucheach other or any other metal.A. Heavy Metal Engine PartB. Good BatteryC. Dead BatteryTowing Your VehicleTry to have a Buick dealer or a professional towingservice tow your Century. See “Roadside Assistance” inthe index.If your vehicle has been changed or modified since itwas factory new by adding aftermarket items like foglamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, theseinstructions and illustrations may not be correct.Before you do anything, turn on the hazardwarning flashers.When you call, tell the towing service:That your vehicle has front-wheel drive.The make, model and year of your vehicle.Whether you can still move the shift lever.If there was an accident, what was damaged.When the towing service arrives, let the tow operatorknow that this manual contains detailed towinginstructions and illustrations. The operator may wantto see them.
- 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
- Page 160 and 161: lg a TrailerA CAUTION:If you don’
- 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 174 and 175: To help avoid injury to you or othe
- Page 176 and 177: 2. Position a 4”x 4” wood beam
- Page 178 and 179: .. .. .I"=--I2. Position the lower
- Page 180 and 181: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
- Page 182 and 183: ( A C A u TT” I:An electric fan u
- Page 184 and 185: INOTICE:In cold weather, water can
- Page 186 and 187: How to Add Coolant to the Radiatorr
- Page 188 and 189: 4. Fill the radiator with the prope
- Page 190 and 191: If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual f
- Page 192 and 193: SedanThe equipment you’ll need is
- Page 194 and 195: Standard Wheel CoverWire Wheel Cove
- Page 196 and 197: Gettir under a vehicle w1I it is ja
- Page 198 and 199: Never use oil or grease on studs or
- Page 200 and 201: I NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel
- Page 202 and 203: NUTWHEEL WREN0FULL SIZE FLAT /COMPA
- Page 204 and 205: Don’t use your compact spare on o
- Page 206 and 207: NOTES
- Page 208 and 209: Your vehicle has an air bag system.
- Page 210 and 211: Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you pl
- Page 212 and 213: When you put the cap back on, turn
- Page 214 and 215: When you open the hood of your 2.2L
- Page 216 and 217: Things that burn can get on hot eng
- Page 218 and 219: When to Add Oil1If the oil is at or
- Page 220 and 221: When to Change Engine OilSee if any
9. Don't let the other endtouch anything untilthe next step. The otherend of the negative ,(-)cable doesn't go to thedead battery. It goes toa heavy unpaintedmetal part on theengine of the vehiclewith the dead battery.10. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) awayfrom the dead battery, but not near engine parts thatmove. The electrical connection is just as goodthere, but the chance of sparks getting back to thebattery is much less.11 .. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.If it won't start after a few tries, it probablyneeds service.5-6
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