1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your VehicleEach key chain transmitter. is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased throughyour dealer. Remember to bring any remainingtransmitters with you when you go to your dealer. Whenthe dealer matches the replacement transmitter to yourvehicle, any remaining transmitters must also bematched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the losttransmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehiclecan have only two transmitters matched to it.Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the batteries in your key chaintransmitter should last about two years.You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitterwon’t work at the normal range in any location. If youhave to get close to your vehicle before the transmitterworks, it’s probably time to change the batteries.For battery replacement, use two Duracella batteries,ITo replace batteries:1. Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (orsimilar object) in a slot between the covers and twist.2.3.4.5.Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.Remove and replace the batteries.Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the coveris on tightly, so water won’t get in and snap thecover together.Check the transmitter operation.
TrunkLiftgatec-- ~-A CAUTION:Trunk LockTo unlock the trunk fromthe outside, insert the doorkey and turn it clockwise.It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate,liftglass or trunk lid open because carbonmonoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.You can’t see or smell CO. It can causeunconsciousness and even death.If you must drive with the liftgate, liftglass ortrunk lid open or if electrical wiring or other cableconnections must pass through the seal betweenthe body and the liftgate, liftglass or trunk lid:Make sure all windows are shut.Turn the fan on your heating or coolingsystem to its highest speed with the settingon NORM or VENT. That will force outsideair into your vehicle. See “ComfortControls” in the Index.If you have air outlets on or under theinstrument panel, open them all the way.See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.Remote Trunk or Liftgate ReleaseYou’ll find the releasebutton in the glove box.The trunk will unlockanytime the ignition is onor off. If you have thewagon, the liftgate wi1.lunlock when the ignition ison, and the transaxle is inPARK (P).2-7
- 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
- Page 26 and 27: Automatic Lap-Shoulder BeltThis saf
- Page 29 and 30: @ What's wrong with this?CAUTION:Yo
- Page 31 and 32: @ What’s wrong with this?A CTION:
- Page 33 and 34: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Page 35 and 36: When should an air bag inflate?The
- Page 37 and 38: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Bui
- Page 39 and 40: Center Passenger Position andAny St
- Page 41 and 42: =Shoulder BeltThe positions next to
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- Page 45 and 46: Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
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- Page 51 and 52: A CAUTION:Don’t use the speciaI i
- Page 53 and 54: 4. You can make the belt longer by
- Page 55 and 56: Larger ChildrenChildren who have ou
- Page 57 and 58: Never do this.Here a child is sitti
- Page 59 and 60: Here you can learn about the many s
- Page 61 and 62: Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
- Page 63: Your Remote Keyless Entry System op
- Page 67 and 68: Turn the key to the left to release
- Page 69 and 70: OFF (C): Unlocks the steering wheel
- Page 71 and 72: NOTICE:Your engine is designed to w
- Page 73 and 74: 10 use the coolant heater:1. Turn o
- Page 75 and 76: REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back
- Page 77 and 78: FIRST (1): This position gives you
- Page 79 and 80: 2. Move the shift lever into the PA
- Page 81 and 82: Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your Buick
- Page 83 and 84: -A CAUTION:It can be dangerous to g
- Page 85 and 86: Wrn SignaVMultifunction LeverTurn S
- Page 87 and 88: For steady wiping at low speed, tur
- Page 89 and 90: ICruise control can be dangerous wh
- Page 91 and 92: Passing Another Vehicle While Using
- Page 93 and 94: Courtesy LampsWhen any door is open
- Page 95 and 96: MirrorsInside Daymight Rearview M r
- Page 97 and 98: Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage
- Page 99 and 100: a. . , .- . ..,.,To use the cover,
- Page 101: 1 NOTICE:Don’t put papers and oth
- Page 104 and 105: Instrument Panel ClusterLOWTRACTION
- Page 106 and 107: Speedometer and OdometerYour speedo
- Page 108 and 109: Battery LightI-+IThe battery warnin
- Page 110 and 111: If the light flashes when you’re
- Page 112 and 113: Engine Coolant Temperature GageIkTE
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your VehicleEach key chain transmitter. is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased throughyour dealer. Remember to bring any remainingtransmitters with you when you go to your dealer. Whenthe dealer matches the replacement transmitter to yourvehicle, any remaining transmitters must also bematched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the losttransmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehiclecan have only two transmitters matched to it.Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the batteries in your key chaintransmitter should last about two years.You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitterwon’t work at the normal range in any location. If youhave to get close to your vehicle before the transmitterworks, it’s probably time to change the batteries.For battery replacement, use two Duracella batteries,ITo replace batteries:1. Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (orsimilar object) in a slot between the covers and twist.2.3.4.5.Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.Remove and replace the batteries.Reassemble the transmitter. Make sure the coveris on tightly, so water won’t get in and snap thecover together.Check the transmitter operation.
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