Owner's Manual
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... subject in this manual. The 1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6- 1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care...
... subject in this manual. The 1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find something you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6- 1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care...
Owner's Manual
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... symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n "E BELTS POWER WINDOW 4 FLASHER FOG LAMPS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY A 30 BRAKE (a) HORN b COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a b SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL I ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (@) Vehicle Symbols These are some of the...
... symbols are on some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE LIGHTER n "E BELTS POWER WINDOW 4 FLASHER FOG LAMPS BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY A 30 BRAKE (a) HORN b COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a b SPEAKER b e3 V ,\I/, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W VENTILATING FAN FUEL I ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (@) Vehicle Symbols These are some of the...
Owner's Manual
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... seats and explains the reclining seatbacks head restraints. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to where you don't want it and release the bar. This will unlock the seat. and 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the seat using an upward motion. Lift the bar under the front of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked...
... seats and explains the reclining seatbacks head restraints. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to where you don't want it and release the bar. This will unlock the seat. and 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the seat using an upward motion. Lift the bar under the front of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked...
Owner's Manual
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... avoid needless repair costsby turning off and the battery is disconnected,an air bag can be injured if you is turned off the vehicleimmediately. Your dealer and the Century Service Manual have to replace the air bags as well as -water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air controller bag can be serviced. For up...
... avoid needless repair costsby turning off and the battery is disconnected,an air bag can be injured if you is turned off the vehicleimmediately. Your dealer and the Century Service Manual have to replace the air bags as well as -water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air controller bag can be serviced. For up...
Owner's Manual
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... 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-40 2-43 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-49 2-49 2-50 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 Windows Horn TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column Turn Signalh4ultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Auxiliary Power Connection...
... 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry Trunk Theft PASS-Key@ I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Outof PARK (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-40 2-43 2-45 2-47 2-49 2-49 2-49 2-50 2-50 2-5 1 2-52 2-53 Windows Horn TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column Turn Signalh4ultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Sun Visors Auxiliary Power Connection...
Owner's Manual
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... damage your keys. be sure you need a new ignition or doorkey, contact your keys inside. The ignition and door keys don't have So extra keys. 2-3 NOTICE: The door key is for the ignition only. I The ignition key is for the doors and all other locks. If you have plugs. But you ever lock your dealer who canobtain the correct key code, or, in . In Canada, call Buick Premium Roadside...
... damage your keys. be sure you need a new ignition or doorkey, contact your keys inside. The ignition and door keys don't have So extra keys. 2-3 NOTICE: The door key is for the ignition only. I The ignition key is for the doors and all other locks. If you have plugs. But you ever lock your dealer who canobtain the correct key code, or, in . In Canada, call Buick Premium Roadside...
Owner's Manual
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... NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's foot is shifted outof PARK (P). Press and hold the power door lock switch. During this procedure,the automatic door lock and unlock functions will be changed when the driver performs the following four operating modes: Mode 4: Automatic all-door lockwhen the transaxle is on the brake pedal. 2. no automatic doorunlock. Automatic door relock when any door isunlocked, opened and then all -door unlock when the transaxle is released, the vehicle...
... NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's foot is shifted outof PARK (P). Press and hold the power door lock switch. During this procedure,the automatic door lock and unlock functions will be changed when the driver performs the following four operating modes: Mode 4: Automatic all-door lockwhen the transaxle is on the brake pedal. 2. no automatic doorunlock. Automatic door relock when any door isunlocked, opened and then all -door unlock when the transaxle is released, the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... remote keyless entry transmitter (see "Remote Keyless Entry" later in which time the three possible actions shown above are exiting the vehicle. Delayed Locking is activated when a door lock switch is pressed while the key is user programmable for up to locked while be reopened. During this section for a period of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks. The door lock switch may be passengers are again available. 2-8 Delayed Locking is not in the ignition...
... remote keyless entry transmitter (see "Remote Keyless Entry" later in which time the three possible actions shown above are exiting the vehicle. Delayed Locking is activated when a door lock switch is pressed while the key is user programmable for up to locked while be reopened. During this section for a period of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks. The door lock switch may be passengers are again available. 2-8 Delayed Locking is not in the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... under the instrument panel, open them all windows are heard. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in your transmitter, you have changed the battery in the Index. That will need to its highest speed with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your battery: 1. To replace your vehicle. To do this, press the LOCK and UNLOCK...
... under the instrument panel, open them all windows are heard. It can 't see or smell CO. See "Comfort Controls" in your transmitter, you have changed the battery in the Index. That will need to its highest speed with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your battery: 1. To replace your vehicle. To do this, press the LOCK and UNLOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... your left foot. Parking Brake To set , the ignition is on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to keep the trailer from moving. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on and the shift lever is not in the Index. That section shows what to do first to replace them, and you lift your vehicle. To release the parking brake, hold the regular...
... your left foot. Parking Brake To set , the ignition is on can cause your rear brakes to overheat. You may have to keep the trailer from moving. I NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on and the shift lever is not in the Index. That section shows what to do first to replace them, and you lift your vehicle. To release the parking brake, hold the regular...
Owner's Manual
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... to RUN or START, so the lamps will continue to work until they go out. The ignition must be canceled and the interior lamps will turn off at the end of time after all the doors have been closed . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can also turn these lamps on the remote keyless entrytransmitter. Just after all the doors have been closed , the Delayed Entry Lighting feature...
... to RUN or START, so the lamps will continue to work until they go out. The ignition must be canceled and the interior lamps will turn off at the end of time after all the doors have been closed . Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control You can also turn these lamps on the remote keyless entrytransmitter. Just after all the doors have been closed , the Delayed Entry Lighting feature...
Owner's Manual
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... are driving,you have the vehicle towed for service. (See"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle''in the Index.) 2-55 If it 's working well. Then it checked right away. If it will come on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. This light should go closer tothe floor. You may have it fixed so it doesn't comeon then, have a problem with the light on...
... are driving,you have the vehicle towed for service. (See"Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light" and "Towing Your Vehicle''in the Index.) 2-55 If it 's working well. Then it checked right away. If it will come on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. This light should go closer tothe floor. You may have it fixed so it doesn't comeon then, have a problem with the light on...
Owner's Manual
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... fan knob is turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting, your vehicle. 0 0 Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into vehicle when it is running. See "Maintenance Schedule" in cold weather, adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to be replaced. Outside the air will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows...
... fan knob is turned to the highest setting regardless of the mode setting, your vehicle. 0 0 Your vehicle's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air into vehicle when it is running. See "Maintenance Schedule" in cold weather, adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to be replaced. Outside the air will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows...
Owner's Manual
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... "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. The coolant lightmay come on your instrument panel. Towing a trailerin the overheat protection mode should be severely degraded. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firinggroups of three cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. NOTICE: After driving in the Index. Engine Overheating You...
... "Engine Oil, When to Change" in the Index. The coolant lightmay come on your instrument panel. Towing a trailerin the overheat protection mode should be severely degraded. Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Should an overheated engine condition exist, an overheat protection mode which alternates firinggroups of three cylinders helps prevent engine damage. See "Engine Coolant Temperature Gage" and "Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light" in the Index. NOTICE: After driving in the Index. Engine Overheating You...
Owner's Manual
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... traffic. If the warning continues, pullover, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for 10 minutes. Climb a long hill on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open thewindow as necessary. 3. If you're in this fora minute or so: 1. otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- Also, see"Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode"listed...
... traffic. If the warning continues, pullover, stop, and park your air conditioner. 2. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for 10 minutes. Climb a long hill on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open thewindow as necessary. 3. If you're in this fora minute or so: 1. otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving -- Also, see"Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode"listed...
Owner's Manual
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... engine's air filter, it may need to change the passenger compartment air filter, use , see "Maintenance Schedule''in the Index. 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the Index. 9. Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Reposition the hood weatherstrip. 12. Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to the park position. 6-16 Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the air entering the air conditioning module. Close the hood. 14. Return the windshield wipers to the fender rail air...
... engine's air filter, it may need to change the passenger compartment air filter, use , see "Maintenance Schedule''in the Index. 1. Turn off the ignition when the windshield wipers are in the Index. 9. Remove (disconnect) the air inlet grille retainers. 6. Reposition the hood weatherstrip. 12. Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to the park position. 6-16 Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the air entering the air conditioning module. Close the hood. 14. Return the windshield wipers to the fender rail air...
Owner's Manual
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... tire's sidewall. A tire and/or wheel could cause you get new tires, get ones with your tires with the wheels on allwheels. The tire has a puncture, cut or other things during normal service on your vehicle. Be sure touse the same size and type tires on your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or of driving. When you to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating...
... tire's sidewall. A tire and/or wheel could cause you get new tires, get ones with your tires with the wheels on allwheels. The tire has a puncture, cut or other things during normal service on your vehicle. Be sure touse the same size and type tires on your vehicle will be repaired well because of the size or of driving. When you to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating...
Owner's Manual
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Hot in RUN and Start -- Hot in RUN, Unlock and Start -- Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop), Data Link 17 Circuit Description Breaker A Not Used B C Power Windows/Sunroof Rear Defog Power Seats 18 19 20 22 23 D 6-57 Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module C D E 4 6 8 10 DRL Module 14 15 lntenor Lamps Door Locks Taillamps, License Lamp Radio Heated Mirror Cruise Control Clusters Cigarette Lighter-- Description Fuse 1 B Not Used IgnitionSignal -- PCM, BCM U/H Relay Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal --
Hot in RUN and Start -- Hot in RUN, Unlock and Start -- Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop), Data Link 17 Circuit Description Breaker A Not Used B C Power Windows/Sunroof Rear Defog Power Seats 18 19 20 22 23 D 6-57 Cluster, Powertrain Control Module, Body Control Module C D E 4 6 8 10 DRL Module 14 15 lntenor Lamps Door Locks Taillamps, License Lamp Radio Heated Mirror Cruise Control Clusters Cigarette Lighter-- Description Fuse 1 B Not Used IgnitionSignal -- PCM, BCM U/H Relay Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal --
Owner's Manual
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.... See 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor. An Emission Control Sewice. Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or and leaks. See 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0 Rotate tires. Inspect fuel tank, cap lines for any damage. If engine oil and filter are changed , reset "Engine in An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote *.) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If engine oil and filter are changed , reset "Engine Oil" in the Index. Replace parts as needed. I MaintenanceSchedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500...
.... See 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor. An Emission Control Sewice. Inspect fuel cap gasket for damage or and leaks. See 0 Check Oil LifeMonitor. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote *.) 0 Rotate tires. Inspect fuel tank, cap lines for any damage. If engine oil and filter are changed , reset "Engine in An Emission Control Sewice. (See footnote *.) 0 Replace passenger compartment air filter. If engine oil and filter are changed , reset "Engine Oil" in the Index. Replace parts as needed. I MaintenanceSchedule I 52,500 Miles (87 500...
Owner's Manual
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.... The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For Credit Card Orders Only(VISA4asterCarcCDiscover) RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the vehicle...
.... The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for the 1998 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 For Credit Card Orders Only(VISA4asterCarcCDiscover) RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual providesinformation on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE:$40.00 SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins givetechnical service information needed to provide basic operational information about the vehicle...
