Owner's Manual
Page 39
...to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provideno occupant protection benefit. The air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hardware all part of the impact is not a good indicator of sealed in moderate to inflate? : ...mph (14 and 23 km/h). The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the air bag are inflator module packed inside the steering wheel. of These sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggering a chemical reaction the sodium azide of whether an air bag should have deployed. The ...
...to inflate in rollovers, side impacts, or rear impacts where the inflation would provideno occupant protection benefit. The air bag is in the middleof the steering wheel. The inflator, cloth bag, and related hardware all part of the impact is not a good indicator of sealed in moderate to inflate? : ...mph (14 and 23 km/h). The air bag will only inflate if the velocity of the air bag are inflator module packed inside the steering wheel. of These sensors complete an electrical circuit, triggering a chemical reaction the sodium azide of whether an air bag should have deployed. The ...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
...and is not toward the air bag. The nitrogen air gas used to severe frontal and near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the can steering wheel. T i occurs so quickly that some people hs may hot for a short time, be deflated within seconds after an air bag inflation? As... the nitrogen vents from exiting the vehicle. But air bags would not provide protection in the steering wheel hub may not even realize that comes into the passenger compartment. t A: After the air bag has inflated, it hinder the occupants from the...
...and is not toward the air bag. The nitrogen air gas used to severe frontal and near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants contact the can steering wheel. T i occurs so quickly that some people hs may hot for a short time, be deflated within seconds after an air bag inflation? As... the nitrogen vents from exiting the vehicle. But air bags would not provide protection in the steering wheel hub may not even realize that comes into the passenger compartment. t A: After the air bag has inflated, it hinder the occupants from the...
Owner's Manual
Page 41
A CAUTION: Don't attach anything the steering wheel to be on for your vehicle, the ignition should be "Lock"... Bag System Please tellor remind anyone who works on your air bag system. Your Buickdealer and the 1993 Century Service Manual have information about the need regular maintenance. if to replace other parts. You don't want... including repair or disposal. need to it hasthe air bag system. Thereare parts of the the steering column. 3V Servicing Your Buick with yellow tape,or yellow connectors. Improper service can be disconnected. They are close an air ...
A CAUTION: Don't attach anything the steering wheel to be on for your vehicle, the ignition should be "Lock"... Bag System Please tellor remind anyone who works on your air bag system. Your Buickdealer and the 1993 Century Service Manual have information about the need regular maintenance. if to replace other parts. You don't want... including repair or disposal. need to it hasthe air bag system. Thereare parts of the the steering column. 3V Servicing Your Buick with yellow tape,or yellow connectors. Improper service can be disconnected. They are close an air ...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
...ignition and take it impossible to steal. Key in some cities. It can 't seeor smell CO. To open . Although your vehicle. When you park your Buick and openthe driver's door, you'll hear chime a reminding you . /r\ CAUTION: It can be locked, and so will your heatingor cooling system to ... If you can help. Always do it 's an easy target for riders or joy professional thieves-so don't do this. Your steering wheel will force outside air into your Buick has a numberof theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it with you to remove your vehicle.
...ignition and take it impossible to steal. Key in some cities. It can 't seeor smell CO. To open . Although your vehicle. When you park your Buick and openthe driver's door, you'll hear chime a reminding you . /r\ CAUTION: It can be locked, and so will your heatingor cooling system to ... If you can help. Always do it 's an easy target for riders or joy professional thieves-so don't do this. Your steering wheel will force outside air into your Buick has a numberof theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it with you to remove your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 75
...:An"on " to the "Run" and are allow that even if the engine is in whichyou can remove the you start your steering wheel, ignitionand transaxle. ' Lock: The only position in which can operate your electricalpoweraccessories.Press in theignition switch as you turn positions: positions ...five"Accessory" switch "on "position in the ignition. Ignition Key Positions Off:steering Unlocks wheel, ignition, transaxle, the and but does not send electrical power to any accessories. .Usethis position if your vehicle must be pushed ...
...:An"on " to the "Run" and are allow that even if the engine is in whichyou can remove the you start your steering wheel, ignitionand transaxle. ' Lock: The only position in which can operate your electricalpoweraccessories.Press in theignition switch as you turn positions: positions ...five"Accessory" switch "on "position in the ignition. Ignition Key Positions Off:steering Unlocks wheel, ignition, transaxle, the and but does not send electrical power to any accessories. .Usethis position if your vehicle must be pushed ...
Owner's Manual
Page 76
... to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. I I your key &ems s u w n in ' ' L u ~ n IU Y ~ U f can't turn it, be sureit is , then turn the steering wheel and right left of your instrumentpanel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps start to do this works, then your vehicle...
... to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. I I your key &ems s u w n in ' ' L u ~ n IU Y ~ U f can't turn it, be sureit is , then turn the steering wheel and right left of your instrumentpanel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index.) Follow the proper steps start to do this works, then your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
... Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) 86 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. The I'urn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever Tilt Steering Wheel(Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn You can also raise it to the highest...
... Headlight High-Low Beam Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) 86 To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. The I'urn SignaUHeadlight Beam Lever Tilt Steering Wheel(Option) A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you exit and enter the vehicle. Horn You can also raise it to the highest...
Owner's Manual
Page 151
... travel. few moderate brake stops about every, o miles 1 O 0 (1 600 km), so your steering. Momentum will probably want to "squeeze" the brakes hard without locking the wheels. This could be replaced complete as axle sets. you will carry itin whatever direction it down farther than... into off help you rarely make a few 149 Adjust them by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. Your wheels can 't respond to the very thing you maximum braking while maintaining steeringcontrol. This will adjust properly. Braking In Emergencies At some...
... travel. few moderate brake stops about every, o miles 1 O 0 (1 600 km), so your steering. Momentum will probably want to "squeeze" the brakes hard without locking the wheels. This could be replaced complete as axle sets. you will carry itin whatever direction it down farther than... into off help you rarely make a few 149 Adjust them by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily increasing pressure. Your wheels can 't respond to the very thing you maximum braking while maintaining steeringcontrol. This will adjust properly. Braking In Emergencies At some...
Owner's Manual
Page 152
...go , and slow down. T y to adjust your front wheels are straight ahead. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. You The same thing can demand too much more effort. What should adjust Steering Tips Driving on curves. you've ever If tried to steer a vehicle on good weather and road conditions. Of course,... news happen on Curves It's important to drive slower. Then you 're steering througha sharp curve. If you need to reduce your speed as you can "drive" through the curve. Wait to the front wheels.If there's no to the road aheadof you because it makes possible for ...
...go , and slow down. T y to adjust your front wheels are straight ahead. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. You The same thing can demand too much more effort. What should adjust Steering Tips Driving on curves. you've ever If tried to steer a vehicle on good weather and road conditions. Of course,... news happen on Curves It's important to drive slower. Then you 're steering througha sharp curve. If you need to reduce your speed as you can "drive" through the curve. Wait to the front wheels.If there's no to the road aheadof you because it makes possible for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 153
... attention and a quick decision. But all times. there isn't room. Steering i Emergencies n Your Buick can avoid these . Then steer around the problem. 151 But you have avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake a controlled stop in time....stopped in your speed, can be more effective than an unprepared driver. to lock your safety belts and braking. If are holding the steering wheel at problems by braking-if you . First apply your brakes, but not enough to this Depending on the space available. It is...
... attention and a quick decision. But all times. there isn't room. Steering i Emergencies n Your Buick can avoid these . Then steer around the problem. 151 But you have avoided the object. You must then be prepared to steer back to your original lane and then brake a controlled stop in time....stopped in your speed, can be more effective than an unprepared driver. to lock your safety belts and braking. If are holding the steering wheel at problems by braking-if you . First apply your brakes, but not enough to this Depending on the space available. It is...
Owner's Manual
Page 154
... the same procedures. Then turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. You may jump back onto the road withso much steering input that your steering wheel togo straight downthe roadway. 152 Instead, easeoff again on collision. try I passing The driverof a vehicle about four inches mm) (100... or more sharply. Ease off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you can turn the steering wheel up to% turn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. Iff-Road Recovery If the shoulder appears to be hirly easy. But if the ...
... the same procedures. Then turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. You may jump back onto the road withso much steering input that your steering wheel togo straight downthe roadway. 152 Instead, easeoff again on collision. try I passing The driverof a vehicle about four inches mm) (100... or more sharply. Ease off the edgeof a road onto the shoulder while you can turn the steering wheel up to% turn your vehicle straddles the edge the pavement. Iff-Road Recovery If the shoulder appears to be hirly easy. But if the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 156
.... of you want to a lower by care suitedto existing conditions, andby not "overdriving" those conditions. The three typesof skids correspondto your Buick'sthree control systems. In the braking skid your driving these conditions. Even though the brake lights not flashing, it may not realize the...on the roadto or make easy for the following it does, straighten the front wheels. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to spin. 154 In the steering or cornering skid, too muchspeed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in the ...
.... of you want to a lower by care suitedto existing conditions, andby not "overdriving" those conditions. The three typesof skids correspondto your Buick'sthree control systems. In the braking skid your driving these conditions. Even though the brake lights not flashing, it may not realize the...on the roadto or make easy for the following it does, straighten the front wheels. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to spin. 154 In the steering or cornering skid, too muchspeed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.And in the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 157
One In a braking skid (where the wheels no longer are wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. are some drivers likely to reduce the glare from headlights...your inside rearview mirror to be impaired-by are rolling), release enough pressure on higher speed roads. Steer the you want to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just by fatigue. or the ... in a safe place and rest. Your headlights can 't see as the wheels rolling, you will have to slow down steadily when you have steering control. Night driving is more space between you and other vehicles.
One In a braking skid (where the wheels no longer are wheels rolling again. This restores steering control. are some drivers likely to reduce the glare from headlights...your inside rearview mirror to be impaired-by are rolling), release enough pressure on higher speed roads. Steer the you want to tell how fast the vehicle ahead is going just by fatigue. or the ... in a safe place and rest. Your headlights can 't see as the wheels rolling, you will have to slow down steadily when you have steering control. Night driving is more space between you and other vehicles.
Owner's Manual
Page 174
... brakeso hard that 's covered with caution. But ice can be slick and hard to be even more . However, if there is snow or icebetween your wheels always keep rolling and you would ondry pavement. Try or not to brake very gently, too. r ... Brake so your tires and Whatever the condition-smooth... ahead of you feel your tires meet the freezing (32°F; or ice can wet be very loose snow-drive with ice. Driving on sudden steering maneuvers. Try to slide,let up on slippery road. Accelerate gently. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches appear in shaded areas may remain icy...
... brakeso hard that 's covered with caution. But ice can be slick and hard to be even more . However, if there is snow or icebetween your wheels always keep rolling and you would ondry pavement. Try or not to brake very gently, too. r ... Brake so your tires and Whatever the condition-smooth... ahead of you feel your tires meet the freezing (32°F; or ice can wet be very loose snow-drive with ice. Driving on sudden steering maneuvers. Try to slide,let up on slippery road. Accelerate gently. On an otherwise clear road, ice patches appear in shaded areas may remain icy...
Owner's Manual
Page 181
... turns Before youstart, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety normal. can return to the right, know your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with a Trailer ft i, 19 7 of experience. The green and that require heavy braking When towing a trailer, the green arrows on Passing the trailer are towing...
... turns Before youstart, check the trailer hitch and platform, safety normal. can return to the right, know your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottomof the steering wheel with a Trailer ft i, 19 7 of experience. The green and that require heavy braking When towing a trailer, the green arrows on Passing the trailer are towing...
Owner's Manual
Page 193
...Isn't properly secured.This can causea colllsion, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. al e Don't use the vehicle's steering column lock forthis. The vehicle shouldbe tightly secured with a clamping device designed for towing service. Attach T-hook chains behind the front... wheels have your transaxle will be clamped in this part. If these limits must . Don't have to readall the information in "Towing Your Buick" earlier in a straightahead position, with chains or steel c b s before it is beingtowed,havetheignitionkey off. when yourvehicle is transported. The steering wheel ...
...Isn't properly secured.This can causea colllsion, serious personal injury and vehicle damage. al e Don't use the vehicle's steering column lock forthis. The vehicle shouldbe tightly secured with a clamping device designed for towing service. Attach T-hook chains behind the front... wheels have your transaxle will be clamped in this part. If these limits must . Don't have to readall the information in "Towing Your Buick" earlier in a straightahead position, with chains or steel c b s before it is beingtowed,havetheignitionkey off. when yourvehicle is transported. The steering wheel ...
Owner's Manual
Page 207
Turn on the pressure cap line up like a If a tire goesflat, avoid further tire and wheel damage~y driving slowly to change a flat tire safely. CAUTION (Continued) skid and may be badly injured. Gently brake to use in "P" (Park). 3. thenext section ... Set the parking brake firmly. 2. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on your tires properly. skid. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you or other people. Take your tire goes flat; The vehicle can cause an injury. Turn off the accelerator pedal and grip the...
Turn on the pressure cap line up like a If a tire goesflat, avoid further tire and wheel damage~y driving slowly to change a flat tire safely. CAUTION (Continued) skid and may be badly injured. Gently brake to use in "P" (Park). 3. thenext section ... Set the parking brake firmly. 2. 8. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on your tires properly. skid. Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you or other people. Take your tire goes flat; The vehicle can cause an injury. Turn off the accelerator pedal and grip the...
Owner's Manual
Page 221
...towedout, see "Towing Your Buick" in doesn't get you out aftera few tries, you may need to spin your fiont wheels. That could be towed out. wneels can destr I you let y u tires spln at highspe& they f or can helpyou get it out: o First, turn your steering wheel left and right. Release ...the accelerator pedal while you 're stuck, spin the wheels 88 lt k ac le d -pssSble.Don't spln the whwls above 35 mph (55 W h ) as shown on the...
...towedout, see "Towing Your Buick" in doesn't get you out aftera few tries, you may need to spin your fiont wheels. That could be towed out. wneels can destr I you let y u tires spln at highspe& they f or can helpyou get it out: o First, turn your steering wheel left and right. Release ...the accelerator pedal while you 're stuck, spin the wheels 88 lt k ac le d -pssSble.Don't spln the whwls above 35 mph (55 W h ) as shown on the...
Owner's Manual
Page 286
...Oil" in the Index. If your vehicle's engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30or SAE 10W-30), see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. these. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that recommended maintenance services be recorded in "Section E: Maintenance Record." 284 General Motors, however,... Check for uneven wear or damage. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle is equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. 3 4 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6 Code N Engine Only)*-Check the,torque of proper viscosity. 1 The "...
...Oil" in the Index. If your vehicle's engine (e.g., SAE 5W-30or SAE 10W-30), see irregular or premature wear, check the wheel alignment. these. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that recommended maintenance services be recorded in "Section E: Maintenance Record." 284 General Motors, however,... Check for uneven wear or damage. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle is equipped with grease fittings, lubricate the suspension and steering linkage. 3 4 Throttle Body Mounting Bolt Torque (3300 V6 Code N Engine Only)*-Check the,torque of proper viscosity. 1 The "...
Owner's Manual
Page 317
...Parts Identification Label ...265 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...265 Temperature Warning Light ...110 Theft ...71 Thermostat ...241 Tilt Steering Wheel...86 Time. Changing ...205 252 Inflation ...Inspection & Rotation ...253 Loading ...249. 251 Pressure ...252 QualityGrading ...255 ... 106 Speedometer ...Stains. Engine ...Speed Control (see "Jump Starting") Steering In Emergencies...151 Off-Road Recovery ...152 Tips ...l 0 5 Steering Wheel. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...256 .256. 257 Wheel Replacement ...256 When to Replace Wheels Winter Driving. and Tires ...171 T o r q u e ...
...Parts Identification Label ...265 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...265 Temperature Warning Light ...110 Theft ...71 Thermostat ...241 Tilt Steering Wheel...86 Time. Changing ...205 252 Inflation ...Inspection & Rotation ...253 Loading ...249. 251 Pressure ...252 QualityGrading ...255 ... 106 Speedometer ...Stains. Engine ...Speed Control (see "Jump Starting") Steering In Emergencies...151 Off-Road Recovery ...152 Tips ...l 0 5 Steering Wheel. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...256 .256. 257 Wheel Replacement ...256 When to Replace Wheels Winter Driving. and Tires ...171 T o r q u e ...