Owner's Manual
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... conditions. Your Driving and the Road Here you want to read. Problems on page 8-8. It also explains the "SRS" system. 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 running properly andlooking...the manual tells you how to use . 8- 1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications.
... conditions. Your Driving and the Road Here you want to read. Problems on page 8-8. It also explains the "SRS" system. 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 running properly andlooking...the manual tells you how to use . 8- 1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Features and Controls This section explains how to get service and owner publications.
Owner's Manual
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Don't let it properly. 3. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in vehicle, see the part of adult size. We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to wear it get twisted. Pick up straight. 1-11 If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people ...
Don't let it properly. 3. Adjust the seat (to see how, see "Seats" in vehicle, see the part of adult size. We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to wear it get twisted. Pick up straight. 1-11 If this manual called "Children." Follow those rules for people ...
Owner's Manual
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... wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see "Driver Position" earlier in this happens, just let belt go back all the the way and start again. Reduced-force frontal airbags are todo their job and comply with safety belts, but don't replace them properly. They aren't designed to inflate at...
... wear the right front passenger's safety belt properly, see "Driver Position" earlier in this happens, just let belt go back all the the way and start again. Reduced-force frontal airbags are todo their job and comply with safety belts, but don't replace them properly. They aren't designed to inflate at...
Owner's Manual
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...servicemanual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" inthe Index. Be sure to 10 minutes after the ignition key is qualified to do so. 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 air bags inflate, even.... 1-25 You can be soaked and ruined. If your vehicle is disconnected,an air bag can still inflate during improper service. Don't let anyone start your vehicle. For up to water that soaks the carpet, you are first disconnected. If your vehicle ever getsinto a lot of the air bag ...
...servicemanual, see "Serviceand Owner Publications" inthe Index. Be sure to 10 minutes after the ignition key is qualified to do so. 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 air bags inflate, even.... 1-25 You can be soaked and ruined. If your vehicle is disconnected,an air bag can still inflate during improper service. Don't let anyone start your vehicle. For up to water that soaks the carpet, you are first disconnected. If your vehicle ever getsinto a lot of the air bag ...
Owner's Manual
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When the shoulder is pulled out all theway and "Safety start again. To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on end of Belt Extender" at the end this section. Make sure the release button the buckle is positioned you pull up on the latch plate to . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will lock. 2. Pull up on so would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to make sure it is not long enough, see of the beltas you on the shoulder part. 1-29 If it does, let it go back all the belt way, it clicks. If the belt is secure.
When the shoulder is pulled out all theway and "Safety start again. To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on end of Belt Extender" at the end this section. Make sure the release button the buckle is positioned you pull up on the latch plate to . 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it will lock. 2. Pull up on so would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to make sure it is not long enough, see of the beltas you on the shoulder part. 1-29 If it does, let it go back all the belt way, it clicks. If the belt is secure.
Owner's Manual
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... 2- 19 2-20 2-22 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-3 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... you if everything is the working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
... 2- 19 2-20 2-22 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-3 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... you if everything is the working properly -- Section 2 FeaturesandControls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featureson your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.
Owner's Manual
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... is on the brake pedal. 2. Mode 3: Automatic all-door lock when the transaxle is shifted intoPARK (P). Apply your vehicle, you may select and program one , starting from the current operating mode. Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a standard featurethat is shifted outof PARK (P);
... is on the brake pedal. 2. Mode 3: Automatic all-door lock when the transaxle is shifted intoPARK (P). Apply your vehicle, you may select and program one , starting from the current operating mode. Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a standard featurethat is shifted outof PARK (P);
Owner's Manual
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... the door lock switch, press and release the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter lock switch. 2. During this feature to advance the lock mode by one, starting from the current lock mode. If cycled beyond lock Mode 4, the vehicle will remain in RUN: 1. Your vehicle's ignition must be changed when you with...
... the door lock switch, press and release the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter lock switch. 2. During this feature to advance the lock mode by one, starting from the current lock mode. If cycled beyond lock Mode 4, the vehicle will remain in RUN: 1. Your vehicle's ignition must be changed when you with...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will flash, the horn will honk repeatedly, and your vehicle to advance the unlock mode by one, starting from the current unlock mode. The alarm will enter unlock Mode 1. Your vehicle's ignition must be canceled, and the interior lamps will remain on since...
... the remote keyless entry transmitter, your vehicle's headlamps will flash, the horn will honk repeatedly, and your vehicle to advance the unlock mode by one, starting from the current unlock mode. The alarm will enter unlock Mode 1. Your vehicle's ignition must be canceled, and the interior lamps will remain on since...
Owner's Manual
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...can service the PASS-Key I1 to be able to have a new key made . In Canada, call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-252- 1112. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in your engine if you accidentally use a... key that matches a decoder in the ignition or the enginemay not start .This discourages someone tries to wait three minutes before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won...
...can service the PASS-Key I1 to be able to have a new key made . In Canada, call the Buick Premium Roadside Assistance Center at 1-800-252- 1112. If the engine does not start and the SECURITY light is using the wrong key, it 's inserted in your engine if you accidentally use a... key that matches a decoder in the ignition or the enginemay not start .This discourages someone tries to wait three minutes before it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won...
Owner's Manual
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... "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long run if you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. Don't make full-throttle starts. With the ignition key in the ignition, you use ACC, push in the key and turn the switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): The accessory position...
... "break-in." But itwill perform better in the long run if you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. Don't make full-throttle starts. With the ignition key in the ignition, you use ACC, push in the key and turn the switch to five positions: ACCESSORY (A): The accessory position...
Owner's Manual
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key key Using a tool to replace the trim cap after you are using the correctkey; A warning chime will now be sure you start your vehicle needs service. To use this works, then your vehicle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off ...,you can remove your key from the ignition. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. You will sound if you put the key into the access slot and rotate the lock cylinder. LOCK...
key key Using a tool to replace the trim cap after you are using the correctkey; A warning chime will now be sure you start your vehicle needs service. To use this works, then your vehicle. It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off ...,you can remove your key from the ignition. START (E): This position starts your ignition, steering wheel and transaxle. You will sound if you put the key into the access slot and rotate the lock cylinder. LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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... To restart when you could damage the transaxle. I NOTICE: Holding your Buick is moving , use Nl .TRAL (N) only. 1. If you do, you 're already moving . Andthe excessive heat can damage your ignition key to START. The idle speed will cause your engine gets warm. Shift to PARK (P)... if your key in any other position -- NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 2-19 Your engine won't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. that's a safety...
... To restart when you could damage the transaxle. I NOTICE: Holding your Buick is moving , use Nl .TRAL (N) only. 1. If you do, you 're already moving . Andthe excessive heat can damage your ignition key to START. The idle speed will cause your engine gets warm. Shift to PARK (P)... if your key in any other position -- NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle isstopped. 2-19 Your engine won't start in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of the key. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor. that's a safety...
Owner's Manual
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...with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in your dealer. You'll get easier starting your engine might not perform properly. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in START for up to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed..., see tells how to do it there as you don't, your vehicle. 2-20 Try pushing your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could change the the engine operates. If you hold the key in a minimum of four hours prior to 15 seconds....
...with too much gasoline. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in your dealer. You'll get easier starting your engine might not perform properly. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in START for up to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed..., see tells how to do it there as you don't, your vehicle. 2-20 Try pushing your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could change the the engine operates. If you hold the key in a minimum of four hours prior to 15 seconds....
Owner's Manual
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...-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-21 Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. Instead of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet...
...-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord won't reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 2-21 Before starting the engine, be parking your vehicle. Instead of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 1 IO-volt AC outlet...
Owner's Manual
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.... The graphic shown above is not fully in the Index. 2-22 To You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your parking brake and move easily. Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This locks your shift lever.
.... The graphic shown above is not fully in the Index. 2-22 To You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your parking brake and move easily. Automatic Transaxle Operation PARK (P): This locks your shift lever.
Owner's Manual
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... very rapidly. You must fully apply your foot is racing. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Unless your regular brakes before starting the engine. To rock your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in PARK (P) before you 're already moving forward...
... very rapidly. You must fully apply your foot is racing. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Unless your regular brakes before starting the engine. To rock your transaxle, see "If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow" in PARK (P) before you 're already moving forward...
Owner's Manual
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... can be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. You'll shift down a steep hill. When going down to the next gear and have your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears asgo faster, you 're: 9 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. NOTICE...
... can be wrong with a transaxle system sensor. You'll shift down a steep hill. When going down to the next gear and have your vehicle seemsto start up rather slowly, or if it seems not to shift gears asgo faster, you 're: 9 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. NOTICE...
Owner's Manual
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... force on the shift lever by pushing it difficult to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you leave the driver's seat. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out...
... force on the shift lever by pushing it difficult to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P). Apply and hold the brake pedal down . Start the engine and shift to the drive gear you leave the driver's seat. See "Automatic Transaxle Operation" in the Index. If you cannot shift out...
Owner's Manual
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... lighton the instrument panel also will return by itself when you signal a turn , move the lever all when you release it there until the arrow starts to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you leave your turn or alane change . When the turn signal has two upward (for...
... lighton the instrument panel also will return by itself when you signal a turn , move the lever all when you release it there until the arrow starts to low, pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you leave your turn or alane change . When the turn signal has two upward (for...