1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

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Refrigerant (R=l34a), Air Conditioning*2.2L (Code 4) .................................................... 1.75 lbs. (0.8kg)3.1L V6 (Code M) ................................................. 2.0 Ibs. (0.9kg)*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in this section.Power SteeringPump Only2.2L L4 (Code 4) .................................................. 1 pint (0.47 L)3.1L V6 (Code M) ................................................. 1 pint (0.47 L)Complete System2.2L L4 (Code 4) ................................................ 1.7 pints (0.82 L)3.1L V6 (Code M) ................................................ 1.6 pints (0.75 L)Wheel Nut Torque ............................................ 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementType ...................................................... RH/LH 4.75 pin RRpinLength ............................................... 18” (457 mm) 16” (406 mm)Fuel Tank ................ ................................... 16.5 gallons 62.4 LTire Pressures, Sizes ........ ........ See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.NOTE: All capacities are approx .i mate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in thismanual.6-62
Engine Specifications2.2LVIN Engine Code .............................. 4Type ....................................... L4Displacement .............................. 2.2 LitersFiring Order ............................... 1-3-4-2Thermostat Temperature ................... 195°F (91"C)Vehicle DimensionsSedanWheelbase ....................... 104.9 in. (2664 mm)Front Tread ........................ 58.7 in (1492 mm)Rear Tread ........................ 56.7 in. ( 1442 mm)Overall Length .................... 189.1 in. (4803 mm)Overall Width ...................... 69.4 in. (1762 mm)Overall Height ..................... 54.2 in. ( 1377 mm)3.1L V6MV63.1 Liters1-2-3-4-5-6195°F (91OC)Wagon104.9 in (2664 mm)58.7 in. (1492 mm)56.7 in. (1442 mm)190.9 in. (4851 mm)69.4 in. (1762 rnm)54.2 in. (1377 mm)6-63
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“valve-in-head” engine, a light
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In World War 11, Buick built aircra
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~ withHow to Use This ManualMany pe
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Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
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But don't have a seatback reclined
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Folding Third Seat (Option)To lower
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I3. Press down on the seat release
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Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride
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or the instrument panel ... or the
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Automatic Lap-Shoulder BeltThis saf
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@ What's wrong with this?CAUTION:Yo
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@ What’s wrong with this?A CTION:
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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When should an air bag inflate?The
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Bui
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Center Passenger Position andAny St
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=Shoulder BeltThe positions next to
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You can be seriously hurt if your s
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Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
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5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
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A CAUTION:Don’t use the speciaI i
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4. You can make the belt longer by
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Larger ChildrenChildren who have ou
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Never do this.Here a child is sitti
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Here you can learn about the many s
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Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
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Your Remote Keyless Entry System op
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TrunkLiftgatec-- ~-A CAUTION:Trunk
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Turn the key to the left to release
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OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel
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NOTICE:Your engine is designed to w
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10 use the coolant heater:1. Turn o
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REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back
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FIRST (1): This position gives you
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2. Move the shift lever into the PA
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your Buick
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-A CAUTION:It can be dangerous to g
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Wrn SignaVMultifunction LeverTurn S
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For steady wiping at low speed, tur
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ICruise control can be dangerous wh
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
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Courtesy LampsWhen any door is open
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MirrorsInside Daymight Rearview M r
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Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage
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a. . , .- . ..,.,To use the cover,
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1 NOTICE:Don’t put papers and oth
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Instrument Panel ClusterLOWTRACTION
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Speedometer and OdometerYour speedo
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Battery LightI-+IThe battery warnin
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If the light flashes when you’re
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Engine Coolant Temperature GageIkTE
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If the Light Is FlashingThe followi
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The oil light could also come on in
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NOTES2-60
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The upper lever has three air condi
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Ventilation Tips000Keep the hood an
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In addition to the four stationset
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FORWARD: Press the right arrow to r
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iFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast a
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NOTES3-12
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~ DrunkenDriving The obvious way to
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The body takes about an hour to rid
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
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Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
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Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
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0 Do not get too close to the vehic
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Driving at NightHere are some tips
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Driving in Rain and on Wet RoadsRai
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Hydroplaning usually happens at hig
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eeway Driving-Mile for mile, freewa
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Highway HypnosisIs there actually s
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W* kter DrivingHere are some tips f
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If You're Caught in a BlizzaruPut o
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Loading Your VehicleTIRE-LOADING IN
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lg a TrailerA CAUTION:If you don’
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Weight of the Trailer TongueThe ton
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Driving with a TrailerTowing a trai
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Parking on HillsYou really should n
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Your hazard warning flashers work n
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Using a match near a battery can ca
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9. Don't let the other endtouch any
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To help avoid injury to you or othe
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2. Position a 4”x 4” wood beam
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.. .. .I"=--I2. Position the lower
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Eng
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( A C A u TT” I:An electric fan u
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INOTICE:In cold weather, water can
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiatorr
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4. Fill the radiator with the prope
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If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual f
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SedanThe equipment you’ll need is
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Standard Wheel CoverWire Wheel Cove
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Gettir under a vehicle w1I it is ja
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Never use oil or grease on studs or
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I NOTICE:Improperly tightened wheel
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NUTWHEEL WREN0FULL SIZE FLAT /COMPA
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Don’t use your compact spare on o
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NOTES
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Your vehicle has an air bag system.
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Fuels in Foreign CountriesIf you pl
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When you put the cap back on, turn
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When you open the hood of your 2.2L
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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
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Page 228 and 229: Engine CoolantNOTICE:When adding co
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Page 234 and 235: AdcJ Washer 1NOTICE:The windshield
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Page 238 and 239: Replacing Brake System Parts.Vehicl
Page 240 and 241: To replace the bulbassembly:Front l
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Page 244 and 245: TiresWe don’t make tires. Your ne
Page 246 and 247: Tire Inspection and RotationTires s
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Page 252 and 253: Appearance CareRemember, cleaning p
Page 254 and 255: Special Cleaning ProblemsGreasy or
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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
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Page 272 and 273: How This Section is OrganizedThe re
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Page 314 and 315: Maintenance RecordODOMETERDATE READ
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Your satisfaction and goodwill are
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Roadside Assista- --Buick Motor Div
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GM Participation in BBB AUTOLINE -
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSTO THE CANA
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NOTES8-11
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Section 9 IndexAir Bag ............
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Cruise Control ....................
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Instrument Panel ..................
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RearOutside Seat Position .........
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Tires .............................
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