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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to... read. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Problems on page 8-8. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. 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 how to keep your vehicle ...
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to... read. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Problems on page 8-8. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. 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 how to keep your vehicle ...
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... book. Then we tell you what the hazard is the Index in this happen." Index A good place to help you learn about the features and controls for what 's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it in back of safety cautions in this , it will also find...
... book. Then we tell you what the hazard is the Index in this happen." Index A good place to help you learn about the features and controls for what 's in the manual, and the page number where you'll find it in back of safety cautions in this , it will also find...
Owner's Manual
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... warning and indicator lights: Here are used on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you may...
... warning and indicator lights: Here are used on some of your vehicle. Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you may...
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... and Restraint Systems Here you 1-2 1-5 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-26 1-28 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Children Built-in learn about the seats your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position...
... and Restraint Systems Here you 1-2 1-5 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-26 1-28 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Children Built-in learn about the seats your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position...
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... . Slide the seat to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-2 and 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the seat using an upward motion. Try to move the seat with your body to . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot... and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks head restraints. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you don't want it and release the bar.
... . Slide the seat to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked into place. 1-2 and 2-Way Manual Seat Manual Front Seat You can lose control of the seat using an upward motion. Try to move the seat with your body to . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot... and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks head restraints. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you don't want it and release the bar.
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... wear safety belts? Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in sideand other collisions. @ A: 1-10 and the Answers A: Q: Won't I be hurt. whether you and your control, such as bad drivers. If my vehiclehas air bags, why should I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can unbuckle a safety belt, even if...
... wear safety belts? Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in sideand other collisions. @ A: 1-10 and the Answers A: Q: Won't I be hurt. whether you and your control, such as bad drivers. If my vehiclehas air bags, why should I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can unbuckle a safety belt, even if...
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Air bags inflate with reduced-force air bags, The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Safety belts help keepyou in your vehicle, To read how, see the part of an eye. adults, but not for more information. 1-...
Air bags inflate with reduced-force air bags, The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Safety belts help keepyou in your vehicle, To read how, see the part of an eye. adults, but not for more information. 1-...
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... start the vehicle, even to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air controller bag can be serviced. Your dealer and the Century Service Manual have to replace the air bags as well as -water up to follow proper service procedures, and make the...
... start the vehicle, even to the carpeting or higher or if water enters your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air controller bag can be serviced. Your dealer and the Century Service Manual have to replace the air bags as well as -water up to follow proper service procedures, and make the...
Owner's Manual
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A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in vehicle with young children. Keys I A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the a ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. a They could be badly injured or even killed.
A child or others could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in vehicle with young children. Keys I A CAUTION: Leaving young children in vehicle with the a ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. a They could be badly injured or even killed.
Owner's Manual
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Put the two halves back together. To do this procedure if your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. 2-14 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Gently pry apart the front and back. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter. If you ...
Put the two halves back together. To do this procedure if your vehicle. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. See "Comfort Controls" in the Index. 2-14 See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. Gently pry apart the front and back. Resynchronize and then test the transmitter. If you ...
Owner's Manual
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... sand or mud or were up against object. Don't shift into first gearuntil the vehicle is going slower than65 mph (105 kmh), oryou can help control your speed as much aspossible.
... sand or mud or were up against object. Don't shift into first gearuntil the vehicle is going slower than65 mph (105 kmh), oryou can help control your speed as much aspossible.
Owner's Manual
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... the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to know. Your vehiclecan roll. It canbe dangerous to . NEVER park in a garage with the climate control system off could be sure your vehicle if of (P) the shift leveris not fully in the Index. But if you are some things to be...
... the shift lever to PARK Follow the proper steps to know. Your vehiclecan roll. It canbe dangerous to . NEVER park in a garage with the climate control system off could be sure your vehicle if of (P) the shift leveris not fully in the Index. But if you are some things to be...
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... all the way down feature. Horn Press anywhere near the horn symbols on . The driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. The driver can still control all the way down. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each passenger's door has a switch for normal window operation. In addition, each of the LOCK...
... all the way down feature. Horn Press anywhere near the horn symbols on . The driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. The driver can still control all the way down. Switches on the driver's door armrest control each passenger's door has a switch for normal window operation. In addition, each of the LOCK...
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The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to -Pass 0 0 0 0 0 2-33 To tilt the wheel,hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column TM Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 1 can also raiseit to the highest levelto give your : 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Flash-to lock the wheel into place.
The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to -Pass 0 0 0 0 0 2-33 To tilt the wheel,hold the steeringwheel and pull the lever. TILT-WHEEL Adjustable Steering Column TM Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever 1 can also raiseit to the highest levelto give your : 0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Option) Flash-to lock the wheel into place.
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Windshield Wipers You control thewindshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. The wipers will stop after one cycle.If you and the high-beam indicator on the dash ...
Windshield Wipers You control thewindshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. The wipers will stop after one cycle.If you and the high-beam indicator on the dash ...
Owner's Manual
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On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. With cruise control,you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise controldoes not work at a steady speed. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. This can really help on slippery roads. Don't use...
On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. With cruise control,you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. Cruise controldoes not work at a steady speed. Cruise control can cause needless wheel spinning, andyou could lose control. This can really help on slippery roads. Don't use...
Owner's Manual
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...pedal. Increasing Speed FI ~ - Take your chosen speed and stay there. 3. Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,... you apply the brake. Get up to your foot off cruise control switch until you leave your cruise control switch on . Push in the SETKOAST button at the higher speed. 4. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come ...
...pedal. Increasing Speed FI ~ - Take your chosen speed and stay there. 3. Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,... you apply the brake. Get up to your foot off cruise control switch until you leave your cruise control switch on . Push in the SETKOAST button at the higher speed. 4. The CRUISE light on the instrument panel will come ...
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... brake or shift to a to the cruise controlspeed you want , then release it . OR Move the cruise switch to the speed you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SETKOAST button. Hold it there until you reach the lower speed you 'll go about 1 mph (1.6 k d h ) faster.) The ...amounts, move the switch toR/A for lessthan half a second.Each time you do this to increase your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and don't use cruise controlon steep hills. 0 Move the cruise switchfrom ON to maintain your ...
... brake or shift to a to the cruise controlspeed you want , then release it . OR Move the cruise switch to the speed you set the cruise control speed by pushing the SETKOAST button. Hold it there until you reach the lower speed you 'll go about 1 mph (1.6 k d h ) faster.) The ...amounts, move the switch toR/A for lessthan half a second.Each time you do this to increase your speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and don't use cruise controlon steep hills. 0 Move the cruise switchfrom ON to maintain your ...
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A warning chime will then come on . 2-40 If you pull the knob out halfway, it will turn on your parking lamps and your headlamps will sound if you open the driver's door when you turn off the lamps. on They control these systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Courtesy Lamps If you pull the knob all the way to turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY with the lamps on . Push the knob in all the way out, your other operating lamps. Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located the instrument panel.
A warning chime will then come on . 2-40 If you pull the knob out halfway, it will turn on your parking lamps and your headlamps will sound if you open the driver's door when you turn off the lamps. on They control these systems: Headlamps Taillamps Parking Lamps License Lamps Sidemarker Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Courtesy Lamps If you pull the knob all the way to turn the ignition switch to OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY with the lamps on . Push the knob in all the way out, your other operating lamps. Exterior Lamps The lamp controls are located the instrument panel.
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Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. Your instrument panel won 't be on. A light sensoron top of day. The DRL,headlamps and parking ...
Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can be lit up either. Your instrument panel won 't be on. A light sensoron top of day. The DRL,headlamps and parking ...