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2004 Buick Century Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-28 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and ... ...5-57 Appearance Care ...5-88 Vehicle Identification ...5-96 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...5-103 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10 Index ...1
2004 Buick Century Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-5 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-28 Air Bag Systems ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and ... ...5-57 Appearance Care ...5-88 Vehicle Identification ...5-96 Electrical System ...5-97 Capacities and Specifications ...5-103 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-10 Index ...1
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This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you will find that time without further notice... the new owner can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from beginning to look for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute... together to explain things. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of the manual. We reserve the right to Use This Manual Many people read their...
This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you will find that time without further notice... the new owner can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from beginning to look for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute... together to explain things. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of the manual. We reserve the right to Use This Manual Many people read their...
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... the notice will tell you will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats...
... the notice will tell you will tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. They use symbols instead of a component, gage or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats...
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... anchors for that system. See "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System" or "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position" in the Index for information on the seatback at each lower anchor position. 1-41 To assist you need a child restraint designed for this child restraint system, each seating position with...
... anchors for that system. See "Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System" or "Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position" in the Index for information on the seatback at each lower anchor position. 1-41 To assist you need a child restraint designed for this child restraint system, each seating position with...
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... lean on page 3-30 for young children and infants. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for more information. 1-51 The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. See Air...
... lean on page 3-30 for young children and infants. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for more information. 1-51 The light tells you if there is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. See Air...
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The module records information about the frontal air bag system. You may not work properly. After an air bag inflates, you damage the covering for the driver's ... air bag system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag in another crash. In many crashes severe enough to inflate only...
The module records information about the frontal air bag system. You may not work properly. After an air bag inflates, you damage the covering for the driver's ... air bag system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness of the system, when the system commands air bag in another crash. In many crashes severe enough to inflate only...
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...Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have information about servicing your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are close to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the.... (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-58 Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. There are probably part of the air bag systems...
...Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have information about servicing your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are close to 10 seconds after the ignition key is turned off and the.... (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. 1-58 Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Also look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. There are probably part of the air bag systems...
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... locks. See OnStar® System on page 2-33 for more information. 2-3 The ignition key is for the ignition only. Your dealer or Buick Roadside Assistance can provide the correct codes for more information. See PASS-Key® II on page 7-5 for more information. The keys have unique codes embedded in your dealer or see...
... locks. See OnStar® System on page 2-33 for more information. 2-3 The ignition key is for the ignition only. Your dealer or Buick Roadside Assistance can provide the correct codes for more information. See PASS-Key® II on page 7-5 for more information. The keys have unique codes embedded in your dealer or see...
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... work. The vehicle can be canceled, and the interior lamps will sound indicating what mode the delayed locking is turned on page 3-15 for more information. One or two chimes will remain on until 40 seconds has elapsed. Release the power door unlock switch, after one of the chime mode sequences...
... work. The vehicle can be canceled, and the interior lamps will sound indicating what mode the delayed locking is turned on page 3-15 for more information. One or two chimes will remain on until 40 seconds has elapsed. Release the power door unlock switch, after one of the chime mode sequences...
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... mode, do the following occurs: • A door is opened. • The key is left in the vehicle, but not in the lock position for more information. 2-12 This feature cannot guarantee that you will not affect the programmed mode. Move the shift lever out of and back into PARK (P) while holding...
... mode, do the following occurs: • A door is opened. • The key is left in the vehicle, but not in the lock position for more information. 2-12 This feature cannot guarantee that you will not affect the programmed mode. Move the shift lever out of and back into PARK (P) while holding...
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... DOOR/TRUNK ajar warning light will glow following exposure to help you open the trunk from the inside the trunk on page 3-42 for more information. Trunk Assist Handle Notice: Using the trunk assist handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it . Use...
... DOOR/TRUNK ajar warning light will glow following exposure to help you open the trunk from the inside the trunk on page 3-42 for more information. Trunk Assist Handle Notice: Using the trunk assist handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk may damage it . Use...
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...wet. If the starter will still be able to check the fuse. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. If the SECURITY warning light comes on page 4-39 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Wait about three minutes and... try a spare ignition key. If a key is flashing, the key may not start and the SECURITY warning light on page 7-5 for more information. The SECURITY warning light on . Follow this happens. 2-18 If a PASS-Key® II ignition key is lost or damaged, see Roadside Assistance Program ...
...wet. If the starter will still be able to check the fuse. Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for more information. If the SECURITY warning light comes on page 4-39 for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Wait about three minutes and... try a spare ignition key. If a key is flashing, the key may not start and the SECURITY warning light on page 7-5 for more information. The SECURITY warning light on . Follow this happens. 2-18 If a PASS-Key® II ignition key is lost or damaged, see Roadside Assistance Program ...
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...located next to each lamp to OnStar®. For the day position, push the lever to the night position. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to turn it on the bottom of the mirror. There are two lamps located on or off. Manual... Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-33 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-31 To reduce glare from other vehicles' headlamps, pull the lever at the bottom between the two lamps. There...
...located next to each lamp to OnStar®. For the day position, push the lever to the night position. See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to turn it on the bottom of the mirror. There are two lamps located on or off. Manual... Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. See OnStar® System on page 2-33 for more information about the services OnStar® provides. 2-31 To reduce glare from other vehicles' headlamps, pull the lever at the bottom between the two lamps. There...
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... OnStar® service plan to meet your vehicle's glove box literature. Safe and Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of safety, security, information and convenience services. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact OnStar® at www.onstar.com. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is normally included for OnStar® Personal... Door Unlock • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan services • Route Support • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services 2-33
... OnStar® service plan to meet your vehicle's glove box literature. Safe and Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of safety, security, information and convenience services. For more information, visit www.onstar.com, contact OnStar® at www.onstar.com. A completed Subscription Service Agreement is normally included for OnStar® Personal... Door Unlock • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan services • Route Support • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services 2-33
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... (1-888-466-7827). ® Front Storage Area OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar® Virtual Advisor you have a safer way to the news, entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic and weather reports. OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar Personal Calling, you can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with...
... (1-888-466-7827). ® Front Storage Area OnStar® Virtual Advisor With OnStar® Virtual Advisor you have a safer way to the news, entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic and weather reports. OnStar® Personal Calling With OnStar Personal Calling, you can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with...
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The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is on. Information on defrosting and defogging can also be used for long periods of the air to go to the floor outlets and half to turn ...
The air-conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is on. Information on defrosting and defogging can also be used for long periods of the air to go to the floor outlets and half to turn ...
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... cancels the automatic operation and places the system in the display. 3-22 Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. For more information on page 6-4. For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-26 and Scheduled Maintenance on the solar sensor, see the indicator lights for the entire cabin...
... cancels the automatic operation and places the system in the display. 3-22 Press the AUTO button to return to automatic operation. For more information on page 6-4. For more information see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 3-26 and Scheduled Maintenance on the solar sensor, see the indicator lights for the entire cabin...
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..., and the air delivery system. Press the DUAL button so that of the PASSENGER CONTROL window. This can be activated, as the driver's side. This information is used to maintain the selected temperature by regulating adjustments to the right of the driver's side. 3-24 This setting brings in the center of...
..., and the air delivery system. Press the DUAL button so that of the PASSENGER CONTROL window. This can be activated, as the driver's side. This information is used to maintain the selected temperature by regulating adjustments to the right of the driver's side. 3-24 This setting brings in the center of...
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... arm. Remove the air inlet grille. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air entering the air conditioning module. For information on how often to be changed periodically. To change the passenger compartment air filter, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 6-4. 3-26 7. Passenger Compartment... to change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: 1. Remove the three air inlet grille retainers. • Use of the vehicle more information, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 3-26. Raise the hood. 4.
... arm. Remove the air inlet grille. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air entering the air conditioning module. For information on how often to be changed periodically. To change the passenger compartment air filter, see Passenger Compartment Air Filter on page 6-4. 3-26 7. Passenger Compartment... to change the passenger compartment air filter, use the following steps: 1. Remove the three air inlet grille retainers. • Use of the vehicle more information, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 3-26. Raise the hood. 4.
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The system checks the air bag's electrical system for several more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on after the vehicle is started , and it will flash for several seconds to remind ...
The system checks the air bag's electrical system for several more information on the air bag system, see Air Bag Systems on after the vehicle is started , and it will flash for several seconds to remind ...