1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

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Page 12: Vehicle SymbolsThese are some of th
Page 15 and 16: But don't have a seatback reclined
Page 17 and 18: Folding Third Seat (Option)To lower
Page 19 and 20: I3. Press down on the seat release
Page 21 and 22: Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride
Page 23: or the instrument panel ... or the
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Page 40 and 41: Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very imp
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Page 58 and 59: Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle
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Page 62 and 63: Power Door LocksAutomatic Door Lock
Page 64 and 65: Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Veh
Page 66 and 67: Wagon Liftgate &BerationThe liftgat
Page 68 and 69: ’ NewVehicle “Break-In”NOTICE
Page 70 and 71: Starting Your EngineMove your shift
Page 72 and 73: NOTICE:Engine Coolant Heater (Optio
Page 74 and 75: Automatic Transaxle OperationYour s
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~NOTICE:Driving with the parking br
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Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine
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Engine ExhaustA, CAUTION:Engine exh
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Wagon Rear Vent Windows (Option)Til
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As you signal a turn or a lane chan
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The rear windowwashedwiper switch i
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Resuming a Set SpeedSuppose you set
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.Headlamps on WarningIf you open th
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gear Reading Lamps (Wagon)Map LampP
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Power Remote Control Mirror (Option
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Convenience Net (Option)Wagon Cargo
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Luggage Carrier (Option)If you have
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A.B.C.D.E.ELamp ControlsInstrument
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LOWTRACTIONAIRBAG 0%wHCRUISEBRAKETA
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Safety Belt Warning LightWhen the k
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~~A CAUTION: --Your brake system ma
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Anti-Lock Brake SLOWTRACTIONAWhen y
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This system is called OBD I1 (On-Bo
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Have you recently changed brands of
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Fuel GageEg 0BUNLEADED FUEL ONLYDom
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audi
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Rear Window DefoggerREAR!The rear w
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AM-FM StereoPlaying the RadioVOL: T
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SCAN: Press this button to hear eac
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NOTICE:Before you add any sound equ
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NOTES3-11
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Ra d
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It’s the amount of alcohol that c
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ktrol of a Vehicle BraE vYou have t
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The anti-lock system can change the
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Steering TipsDriving on CurvesIt’
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Off-Road RecoveryYou may find somet
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Let’s review what driving experts
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Uight;ionNo one can see as well at
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Wet brakes can cause accidents. The
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City DrivingHere are ways to increa
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Once you are moving on the freeway,
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If you drive regularly in steep cou
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Driving on Snow or IceMost of the t
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Snow can trap exhaust gases under y
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Note: If for some reason the driver
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If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerI
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HitchesIt’s important to have the
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Making TurnsI NOTICE:Making very sh
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Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere
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2.3.Get the vehicles close enough s
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Don’t let the otherend touch meta
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13. Remove the cables in reverse or
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Front TowingTow Limit,s -- 35 mph (
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Rear TowingBefore hooking up to a t
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Engine OverheatingYou will find a c
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When you decide it’s safe to lift
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A C U-ION:Heater and radiator hoses
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Steam and scalding liquids from a h
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i,I*La "LL2.2L L4 EngineThe 2.2L En
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10. Then replace thepressure cap. A
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Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsSo
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WagonThe equipment you’ll need is
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installi
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5. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the
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8. Tighten the wheel nutsfirmly in
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TIRE .--1.2.3.4.Place the tire, air
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Wagon Spare Cover ReplacementTo ins
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I NOTICE:Spinning your wheels can d
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Ca
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If your vehicle is certified to mee
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I BeI- -Gasoline vapor is highly fl
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Then go to the front of the vehicle
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When you open the hood of your 3.1
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3.1L V6 EngineThe 3.1L V6 engine oi
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RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENG
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A CAUTION:Operating the engine with
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~~Automatic Transaxle FluidA good t
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3.1L V6 EngineThe transaxle fluid d
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How to Add FluidRefer to the Mainte
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What to UseUse a mixture of one-hal
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Add coolant mix at the recovery tan
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2.2L L4 EngineWhat to UseRefer to t
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BrakesBragoes back up. The other re
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Brake WearYour Buick has front disc
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Bulb ReplacementHalpqen BIJhcHeadla
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4. The bulb assembly is now loose.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement4
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Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-
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When It’s Time for New TiresI 1On
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TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a c
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~~Used Replacement WheelsTire Chain
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If a ring forms after spot cleaning
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Cleaning LeatherUse a soft cloth wi
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Finish CareOccasional waxing or mil
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Underbody MaintenanceChemicals used
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers. .The fu
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FuseSTOP HA2CTSYWDO*INST LPSCircuit
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Capacities and SpecificationsEngine
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Engine Specifications2.2LVIN Engine
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Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleIIMPO
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Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServic
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Maintenance ScheduleLOI- Tripmighwa
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Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule
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I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedu
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Sched
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I Short TriplCity Maintenance Sched
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~ .~ -I Short Trip/City Maintenance
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Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedu
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I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Sche
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I Long; TripMighway Maintenance Sch
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Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedu
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I- mg Tripmighway Maintenance Sched
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At Least Twice a YearRestraint Syst
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Steering Column Lock CheckWhile par
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~~Part D: Recommended Fluids andLub
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Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the
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Maintenance RecordI IODOMETERI I DA
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Infor
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For prompt assistance, please have
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Courtesy TransportationTo Buick Mot
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We prefer you utilize the Customer
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NOTES8-12
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Trailer ...........................
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Fabric Cleaning ...................
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Short TripKity Definition .........
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SeatsFolding Rear .................
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Underbody Flushing Service ........
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