1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield, Backglass and WiperBladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshieldwasher, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, waxor other material may be on the blade or windshield.Clean the outside of the windshield with GMWindshield Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM PartNo. 1050011). The windshield is clean if beads do notform when you rinse it with water.Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a clothsoaked in full-strength windshield washer solvent. Thenrinse the blade with water.Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis andreplaced when worn.WeatherstripsSilicone grease on weatherstrips will make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Applysilicone grease with a clean cloth at least every sixmonths. During very cold, damp weather more frequentapplication may be required. (See “RecommendedFluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index.)Cleaning the Outside of Your BuickThe paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depthof color, gloss retention and durability.Washing Your VehicleThe best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is tokeep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm orcold water.Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Useliquid hand, dish or car washing (mild detergent) soaps.Don’t use cleaning agents that are petroleum based,or that contain acid or abrasives. All cleaning agentsshould be flushed’promptly and not allowed to dry onthe surface, or they could stain. Dry the finish with asoft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton towel to avoidsurface scratches and water spotting.High pressure car washes may cause water to enteryour vehicle.6-50
Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick byhand may be necessary to remove residue from the paintfinish. You can get GM-approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”in the Index,)Your Buick has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the coloredbasecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoatpaint finish.1 NOTICE:Machine compounding or aggressive polishing ona basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull thefinish or leave swirl marks.Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain onpainted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are markedsafe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weatherand chemical fallout that can take their toll over a periodof years. You can help to keep the paint finish lookingnew by keeping your Buick garaged or coveredwhenever possible.Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A waxmay then be applied.The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your car. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaningbrushes on them because you could damage the surface.Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car washthat has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. Thesebrushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.6-51
- 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 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
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- Page 252 and 253: Appearance CareRemember, cleaning p
- Page 254 and 255: Special Cleaning ProblemsGreasy or
- 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
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- Page 274 and 275: Maintenance Scl aule1 Short Trip/Ci
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Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishing of your <strong>Buick</strong> byhand may be necessary to remove residue from the paintfinish. You can get GM-approved cleaning productsfrom your dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Materials”in the Index,)Your <strong>Buick</strong> has a “basecoatklearcoat” paint finish.The clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the coloredbasecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that arenon-abrasive and made for a basecoatklearcoatpaint finish.1 NOTICE:Machine compounding or aggressive polishing ona basecoatklearcoat paint finish may dull thefinish or leave swirl marks.Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc.,can damage your vehicle’s finish if they remain onpainted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are markedsafe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter.Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weatherand chemical fallout that can take their toll over a periodof years. You can help to keep the paint finish lookingnew by keeping your <strong>Buick</strong> garaged or coveredwhenever possible.Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth withmild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. Afterrinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A waxmay then be applied.The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of your car. Don’t use strong soaps, chemicals,abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaningbrushes on them because you could damage the surface.Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car washthat has silicon carbide tire cleaning brushes. Thesebrushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.6-51
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