1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Power Remote Control Mirror (Option)Both the driver’s and optional passenger’s side outsidemirrors can be adjusted with the control lever on thedriver’s door.Convex Outside MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from thedriver’s seat.1 A CAUTION:A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes.Turn the knob left or right to select the driver’s orpassenger’s mirror. Rotate the knob to adjust the mirror.Adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side ofyour vehicle and the area behind your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position.Storage CompartmentsGlove BoxUse the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. Toopen, pinch the latch release.2-38
Storage ArmrestRear Locking Storage Compartment(Wagon)The front armrest opens into a storage area. To open it,lift the lever at the front edge. Inside is a coinholder, slotsto hold cassettes or CDs and a dual cupholder. To use thecupholder, flip it forward and close the armrest cover.The cupholder can be removed for cleaning. Flipthe cupholder into the armrest storage area. Squeezethe arms inward to release the retainer pins. Removethe cupholder.The armrest can be raised so that a passenger can sit inthe center position.Use your door key to unlock the storage bin on thedriver’s side near the liftgate.2-39
- 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 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: MirrorsInside Daymight Rearview M r
- 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
- Page 134 and 135: The body takes about an hour to rid
- Page 136 and 137: Avoid needless heavy braking. Some
- Page 138 and 139: Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t chang
- Page 140 and 141: Steering in EmergenciesThere are ti
- Page 142 and 143: 0 Do not get too close to the vehic
- Page 144 and 145: Driving at NightHere are some tips
Power Remote Control Mirror (Option)Both the driver’s and optional passenger’s side outsidemirrors can be adjusted with the control lever on thedriver’s door.Convex Outside MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convexmirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from thedriver’s seat.1 A CAUTION:A convex mirror can make things (like othervehicles) look farther away than they really are.If you cut too sharply into the right lane, youcould hit a vehicle on your right. Check yourinside mirror or glance over your shoulder beforechanging lanes.Turn the knob left or right to select the driver’s orpassenger’s mirror. Rotate the knob to adjust the mirror.Adjust each mirror so that you can just see the side ofyour vehicle and the area behind your vehicle when youare sitting in a comfortable driving position.Storage CompartmentsGlove BoxUse the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. Toopen, pinch the latch release.2-38
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