1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you plan on driving in another country outside theUnited States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard tofind. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel notrecommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairscaused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered byyour warranty.To check on fuel availability, ask an auto club, orcontact a major oil company that does business in thecountry where you’ll be driving.You can also write us at the following address foradvice. Just tell us where you’re going and give yourVehicle Identification Number (VIN).General Motors Overseas Distribution Corporation,North American Export Sales (NAES)1908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7Filling Your Tank6-4
I BeI- -Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burnsviolently, and that can cause very bad injuries.Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refuelingyour vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smokingmaterials away from gasoline.I ne cap is behind a hinged door on the left side ofyour vehicle.To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left(counterclockwise).If you get gasoline on yourself and thensomething ignites it, you could be badly burned.Gasoline can spray out on you if you open, thefuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full, and is more likely inhot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly andwait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrewthe cap all the way.careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline frompainted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning theOutside of Your Buick” in the Index.6-5
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- 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 172 and 173: 9. Don't let the other endtouch any
- 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 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
- Page 222 and 223: ..2. Remove the wing nut and pull o
- Page 224 and 225: Wait at least 30 minutes before che
- Page 226 and 227: 4T60-E Transaxle3.4.Check both side
- Page 228 and 229: Engine CoolantNOTICE:When adding co
- Page 230 and 231: hacking Coc’mt!The coolant recove
- Page 232 and 233: Power Steering FluidWhen to Check P
- Page 234 and 235: AdcJ Washer 1NOTICE:The windshield
- Page 236 and 237: What to AddWhen you do need brake f
- Page 238 and 239: Replacing Brake System Parts.Vehicl
- Page 240 and 241: To replace the bulbassembly:Front l
- Page 242 and 243: To reinstall the lamp:Guide the lat
- Page 244 and 245: TiresWe don’t make tires. Your ne
- Page 246 and 247: Tire Inspection and RotationTires s
- Page 248 and 249: I\ CAUTION:Mixing tires could cause
- Page 250 and 251: ~ ~~ ~~~~~ ~ ~In most cases, you wi
- Page 252 and 253: Appearance CareRemember, cleaning p
- Page 254 and 255: Special Cleaning ProblemsGreasy or
- Page 256 and 257: Cleaning the Outside of theWindshie
- Page 258 and 259: TiresTo clean your tires, use a sti
I BeI- -Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burnsviolently, and that can cause very bad injuries.Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refuelingyour vehicle. Keep sparks, flames, and smokingmaterials away from gasoline.I ne cap is behind a hinged door on the left side ofyour vehicle.To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left(counterclockwise).If you get gasoline on yourself and thensomething ignites it, you could be badly burned.Gasoline can spray out on you if you open, thefuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full, and is more likely inhot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly andwait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrewthe cap all the way.careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline frompainted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning theOutside of Your <strong>Buick</strong>” in the Index.6-5
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