1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
AdcJ Washer 1NOTICE:The windshield washer reservoir is located on thepassenger’s side of the engine compartment.The wagon rear washer fluid comes from the windshieldwasher reservoir.Open the cap labeled WASHER FLUID ONLY. Addwasher fluid until the tank is full.0000When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructions foradding water.Don’t mix water with ready-to-use washerfluid. Water can cause the solution to freezeand damage your washer fluid tank andother parts of the washer system. Also,water doesn’t clean as well as washer fluid.Fill your washer fluid tank onlythree-quarters full when it’s very cold. Thisallows for expansion, which could damagethe tank if it is completely full.Don’t use radiator antifreeze in yourwindshield washer. It can damage yourwasher system and paint.6-28
BrakesBragoes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking outof the brake system. If it is, you should have your brakesystem fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later yourbrakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluidwhen your linings are worn, then you’ll have too muchfluid when you get new brake linings. You should add(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work isdone on the brake hydraulic system.Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filledwith DOT-3 brake fluid.There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in thereservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluidgoes down to an acceptable level during normal brakelining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid levelIf you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on theengine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hotenough. You or others could be burned, and yourvehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system.When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index.
- 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
- 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 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
- Page 260 and 261: Appearance Care Materials Chart
- Page 262 and 263: Electrical SystemAdd-on Electrical
- Page 264 and 265: Fuse I qe Chart Fuse CircuitryFuseE
- Page 266 and 267: Replacement Bulbs'OUTSIDE LAMPS BUL
- Page 268 and 269: Refrigerant (R=l34a), Air Condition
- Page 270 and 271: Normal Maintenance Replacement Part
- Page 272 and 273: How This Section is OrganizedThe re
- Page 274 and 275: Maintenance Scl aule1 Short Trip/Ci
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- Page 278 and 279: I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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BrakesBragoes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking outof the brake system. If it is, you should have your brakesystem fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later yourbrakes won’t work well, or won’t work at all.So, it isn’t a good idea to “top off’ your brake fluid.Adding brake fluid won’t correct a leak. If you add fluidwhen your linings are worn, then you’ll have too muchfluid when you get new brake linings. You should add(or remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only when work isdone on the brake hydraulic system.Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filledwith DOT-3 brake fluid.There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in thereservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluidgoes down to an acceptable level during normal brakelining wear. When new linings are put in, the fluid levelIf you have too much brake fluid, it can spill on theengine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hotenough. You or others could be burned, and yourvehicle could be damaged. Add brake fluid onlywhen work is done on the brake hydraulic system.When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index.
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