Owner's Manual
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2005 Buick Century Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-33 Instrument...
2005 Buick Century Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-6 Child Restraints ...1-27 Airbag System ...1-49 Restraint System Check ...1-58 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-14 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-17 Mirrors ...2-29 OnStar® System ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-33 Instrument...
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... (P) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 OnStar® System ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-33 Glove Box ...2-33 Front Storage Area ...2-33 Convenience Net...
... (P) ...2-26 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-27 Engine Exhaust ...2-27 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-28 Mirrors ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-30 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 OnStar® System ...2-31 Storage Areas ...2-33 Glove Box ...2-33 Front Storage Area ...2-33 Convenience Net...
Owner's Manual
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... is lowering, press forward on this control to prevent passengers from side to expose the vanity mirror. Sun Visors To block out glare, you open without stopping. 2-15 Press LOCK on the switch. Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on when you can also move them from using their windows. If your... vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on the top of the sun visor to side. Window Lock-Out The driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. You ...
... is lowering, press forward on this control to prevent passengers from side to expose the vanity mirror. Sun Visors To block out glare, you open without stopping. 2-15 Press LOCK on the switch. Visor Vanity Mirrors Open the cover on when you can also move them from using their windows. If your... vehicle has the lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on the top of the sun visor to side. Window Lock-Out The driver's window controls also include a lock-out switch. You ...
Owner's Manual
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...button located next to each lamp to OnStar®. There are two lamps located on or off. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom between the two lamps. See... the lever. Push the lever for more information on page 2-31 for the day position. To return the mirror to the night position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from other vehicles' headlamps...
...button located next to each lamp to OnStar®. There are two lamps located on or off. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® The vehicle may have a mirror with Onstar®. There are also three OnStar® buttons located at the bottom between the two lamps. See... the lever. Push the lever for more information on page 2-31 for the day position. To return the mirror to the night position. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Adjust all the mirrors so you can see clearly when sitting in a comfortable driving position. To reduce glare from other vehicles' headlamps...
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... away than they really are located on the driver's door armrest. Check your inside mirror or glance over your vehicle and the area behind it. 2-30 Outside Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are . A convex mirror's surface is convex. To choose either the left or the right. Adjust each... the selector switch located above the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction. Outside Convex Mirror The passenger's side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the driver's seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can see the side of your shoulder before changing lanes. Then...
... away than they really are located on the driver's door armrest. Check your inside mirror or glance over your vehicle and the area behind it. 2-30 Outside Power Mirrors The power mirror controls are . A convex mirror's surface is convex. To choose either the left or the right. Adjust each... the selector switch located above the control pad to move the mirrors in the desired direction. Outside Convex Mirror The passenger's side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the driver's seat. {CAUTION: A convex mirror can see the side of your shoulder before changing lanes. Then...
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... less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will remain on. • Turn the ignition on the underside of the rearview mirror.
... less than 15 miles (25 km) on the odometer, the battery saver will remain on. • Turn the ignition on the underside of the rearview mirror.
Owner's Manual
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...your pass, you are far enough ahead of you would lose by dropping back. Remember to glance over your shoulder, and start your right outside mirror is not trying to pass you as the time comes to pass the slow vehicle. Even though the brake lamps are lined up , start ...want to pass while you need only slow down or starting to the right. • If other lane. Keep back a reasonable distance. • Check your mirrors, glance over your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. • Do not overtake a slowly moving out of vision, especially if you can...
...your pass, you are far enough ahead of you would lose by dropping back. Remember to glance over your shoulder, and start your right outside mirror is not trying to pass you as the time comes to pass the slow vehicle. Even though the brake lamps are lined up , start ...want to pass while you need only slow down or starting to the right. • If other lane. Keep back a reasonable distance. • Check your mirrors, glance over your right lane change signal before passing the next vehicle. • Do not overtake a slowly moving out of vision, especially if you can...
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... braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a mirrored surface - and slow down steadily when you have any emergency, do not give up. As long as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the...
... braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. In the steering or cornering skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to make a mirrored surface - and slow down steadily when you have any emergency, do not give up. As long as enough water, ice, or packed snow on the...
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... are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 No one can also affect your inside rearview mirror to night. For example, if you are driving, do in a safe place and rest.
... are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-16 No one can also affect your inside rearview mirror to night. For example, if you are driving, do in a safe place and rest.
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If you have their own special rules. 4-21 Then use your turn signal, check your mirrors, and glance over your turn signal. Stay in the right lane unless you should begin to pass. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that ... as necessary. Before changing lanes, check your speed to the posted limit or to the freeway. Treat the left lane on the freeway, adjust your mirrors. Mile for mile, freeways - also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways - are driving.
If you have their own special rules. 4-21 Then use your turn signal, check your mirrors, and glance over your turn signal. Stay in the right lane unless you should begin to pass. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that ... as necessary. Before changing lanes, check your speed to the posted limit or to the freeway. Treat the left lane on the freeway, adjust your mirrors. Mile for mile, freeways - also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways - are driving.
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... before a trip: Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-23 Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. • If you do about an easy stretch of road with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your vehicle can you get...
... before a trip: Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. 4-23 Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Check your rearview mirrors and your instruments frequently. • If you do about an easy stretch of road with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your vehicle can you get...
Owner's Manual
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... time. Driving with the added weight of the trailer. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment. During your hand to come in contact with the trailer, you will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Then...
... time. Driving with the added weight of the trailer. Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustment. During your hand to come in contact with the trailer, you will not strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, or other objects. Then...
Owner's Manual
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... PWR BUS DR/ LCK Not Used Not Used Not Used Interior Lamps Door Locks 5-92 Not Used SOUND PWR MIR Blank INT/ILLUM Blank Power Mirrors Not Used Panel Dimming Not Used Circuit Breakers TIRE RESET PWR/WNDW PWR S/ROOF R/DEFOG PWR/ SEAT Blank Usage Tire Inflation Monitor Reset...
... PWR BUS DR/ LCK Not Used Not Used Not Used Interior Lamps Door Locks 5-92 Not Used SOUND PWR MIR Blank INT/ILLUM Blank Power Mirrors Not Used Panel Dimming Not Used Circuit Breakers TIRE RESET PWR/WNDW PWR S/ROOF R/DEFOG PWR/ SEAT Blank Usage Tire Inflation Monitor Reset...
Owner's Manual
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... Fan 1 Ignition Main Air Pump (Optional) 7 8 Fuses 1 2 3 4 Usage Anti-Lock Brake System Starter Solenoid Power Seat, Rear Window Defogger High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks Relays 9 10 11 12 13 14 5-94 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the passenger's side of the...
... Fan 1 Ignition Main Air Pump (Optional) 7 8 Fuses 1 2 3 4 Usage Anti-Lock Brake System Starter Solenoid Power Seat, Rear Window Defogger High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks Relays 9 10 11 12 13 14 5-94 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the passenger's side of the...
Owner's Manual
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Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-36 Manual Seats ...1-2 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-30 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 Outlet Adjustment ...3-26 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 Power Mirrors ...2-30 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-17 Normal Maintenance...
Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-36 Manual Seats ...1-2 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-29 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-30 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 Outlet Adjustment ...3-26 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-30 Power Mirrors ...2-30 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Owners, Canadian ...ii N New Vehicle Break-In ...2-17 Normal Maintenance...
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... ...3-44 Theft-Deterrent ...3-63 Understanding Reception ...3-64 Reading Lamps ...3-17 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-24 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-21 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Removing...
... ...3-44 Theft-Deterrent ...3-63 Understanding Reception ...3-64 Reading Lamps ...3-17 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-24 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-21 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-29 Rearview Mirrors ...2-29 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-36 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Removing...