1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Leaving Your Vehicle With theEngine RunningA CAUTIONIt can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with theengine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. And, if youleave the vehicle with the engine running, it couldoverheat and even catch fire. You or others couldbe injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with theengine running unless you have to.If you have to leave your vehicle with the enginerunning, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and yourparking brake is firmly set before you leave it. Afteryou’ve moved the shift lever into the PARK (P)position, hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see ifyou can move the shift lever away from PARK (P)without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it meansthat the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P).Note: If for some reason you leave your vehicle runningand it is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake isapplied, your doors will automatically lock when youclose the door.Torque LockIf you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl inthe transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull the shiftlever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” Toprevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shiftinto PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’sseat. To find out how, see “Shifting Into PARK (P)” inthe Index.When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out ofPARK (P) before you release the parking brake.If torque lock does occur, you may need to have anothervehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of thepressure from the transaxle, so you can pull the shiftlever out of PARK (P).2-22
Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your Buick has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Youhave to fully apply your regular brake to shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position.See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way intoPARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Thenmove the shift lever into the gear you want. If you everhold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out ofPARK (P), try this:1.2.3.4.5.Turn the key to OFF.Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.Shift to NEUTRAL (N).Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gearyou want.Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.Parking Over Things That BurnA- ICAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t parkover papers, leaves, dry grass or other things thatcan burn.2-23
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- Page 61 and 62: Door LocksUnlocked doors can be dan
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- Page 65 and 66: TrunkLiftgatec-- ~-A CAUTION:Trunk
- Page 67 and 68: Turn the key to the left to release
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- Page 87 and 88: For steady wiping at low speed, tur
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- Page 93 and 94: Courtesy LampsWhen any door is open
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- Page 97 and 98: Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage
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- Page 110 and 111: If the light flashes when you’re
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- Page 122 and 123: Ventilation Tips000Keep the hood an
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your <strong>Buick</strong> has a brake-transaxle shift interlock. Youhave to fully apply your regular brake to shift fromPARK (P) when the ignition is in the RUN position.See “Automatic Transaxle Operation” in the Index.If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure onthe shift lever -- push the shift lever all the way intoPARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Thenmove the shift lever into the gear you want. If you everhold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out ofPARK (P), try this:1.2.3.4.5.Turn the key to OFF.Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.Shift to NEUTRAL (N).Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gearyou want.Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.Parking Over Things That BurnA- ICAUTION:Things that can burn could touch hot exhaustparts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t parkover papers, leaves, dry grass or other things thatcan burn.2-23
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