1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Wagon Rear Vent Windows (Option)Tilt WheelrTO open, pull the latch forward, then push on thecenter of the latch to swing the window out into theopen position.To close the window, pull the center of the latch andthen press the latch into the closed position.HornYou can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol onyour steering wheel.A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steeringwheel before you drive.You can also raise it to the highest level to give yourlegs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.2-26
Wrn SignaVMultifunction LeverTurn Signal and Lane Change IndicatorThe turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allowyou to signal a turn or a lane change.To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically.An arrow on the instrumentpanel will flash in thedirection of the turn orlane change.The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes your:Turn Signal and Lane Change IndicatorHeadlamp High/Low Beam Changer andPassing SignalWindshield WipersWindshield Washer0 Cruise Control (Option)To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the leveruntil the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until youcomplete your lane change. The lever will return byitself when you release it.2-27
- 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
- Page 43 and 44: You can be seriously hurt if your s
- Page 45 and 46: Child RestraintsBe sure the child r
- Page 47 and 48: 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
- Page 49 and 50: 5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the r
- 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 and 64: Your Remote Keyless Entry System op
- Page 65 and 66: TrunkLiftgatec-- ~-A CAUTION:Trunk
- 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: -A CAUTION:It can be dangerous to g
- 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
- Page 114 and 115: If the Light Is FlashingThe followi
- Page 116 and 117: The oil light could also come on in
- Page 118 and 119: NOTES2-60
- Page 120 and 121: The upper lever has three air condi
- Page 122 and 123: Ventilation Tips000Keep the hood an
- Page 124 and 125: In addition to the four stationset
- Page 126 and 127: FORWARD: Press the right arrow to r
- Page 128 and 129: iFixed Mast AntennaThe fixed mast a
- Page 130 and 131: NOTES3-12
- Page 132 and 133: ~ DrunkenDriving The obvious way to
Wrn SignaVMultifunction LeverTurn Signal and Lane Change IndicatorThe turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allowyou to signal a turn or a lane change.To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown. When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically.An arrow on the instrumentpanel will flash in thedirection of the turn orlane change.The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes your:Turn Signal and Lane Change IndicatorHeadlamp High/Low Beam Changer andPassing SignalWindshield WipersWindshield Washer0 Cruise Control (Option)To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the leveruntil the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until youcomplete your lane change. The lever will return byitself when you release it.2-27
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