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... and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and what to if you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule 7-1 This section tells you how to use . also explains the "SRS" system... ... Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual.You can use your Buick. The 1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual HowtoUsethisManual viii This section tells you howto contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. Customer Assistance Information 8-1 This section tells you how to...
... and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and what to if you how to keep your Buick running properly and looking good. Maintenanceschedule 7-1 This section tells you how to use . also explains the "SRS" system... ... Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listingof almost every subject in this manual.You can use your Buick. The 1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual HowtoUsethisManual viii This section tells you howto contact Buick for assistance and how to get service publications. Customer Assistance Information 8-1 This section tells you how to...
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... the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNlCiAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH Narlonal Insill~1:s for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you 're on the road. Litho in the product after that... printed. Please keep this manual in it so the new owner can use it. . GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for 1 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE j For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires ...
... the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNlCiAN CERTIFICATIONTHROUGH Narlonal Insill~1:s for Buick Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you 're on the road. Litho in the product after that... printed. Please keep this manual in it so the new owner can use it. . GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, and the BUICK Emblem are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for 1 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE j For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux proprietaires ...
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..., and Marr, his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. If automobiles could bethis good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Buick, son of a giant distribution system. David Buick was instrumental in 1900. That was the year the company was time to switch from Detroit to 1903. outlets and ...salespeople asthe nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the ...
..., and Marr, his Durant-Dort Carriage Co. If automobiles could bethis good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Buick, son of a giant distribution system. David Buick was instrumental in 1900. That was the year the company was time to switch from Detroit to 1903. outlets and ...salespeople asthe nucleus of founder David Dunbar Buick, drove the first Flint Buick in a successful Flint-Detroit round trip in -head" engine, a light, powerful and reliable engine which would eventually influence the ...
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... complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile 1914. Indy : The successof Buick engineswas visible not only on BuickS Test Hill First Buick Factory V Buick was hard hit by the French government. Buick and sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on in Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through...
... complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile 1914. Indy : The successof Buick engineswas visible not only on BuickS Test Hill First Buick Factory V Buick was hard hit by the French government. Buick and sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on in Buick drew plenty of attention because it could climb hills and run through...
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...Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1953, And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille..., (introduced in 1942), became more massive in increased sales. The first production V-6 engine was used in 1949. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the Special. vi...
...Roadmaster Motor Trend magazine named the 1962 Buick Special, "Car of the Year". In World War 11, Buick built aircraft engines, tanks and other military hardware. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in 1953, And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille..., (introduced in 1942), became more massive in increased sales. The first production V-6 engine was used in 1949. Buick's famous "portholes" came along in the Special. vi...
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..., throughoutthe purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks are MATURE. vii It was completed in Buick's former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors Buick City, is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American motorcars with more... than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is a state...
..., throughoutthe purchase, ownership, service and repurchase experience." Buicks are POWERFUL. Buicks are MATURE. vii It was completed in Buick's former Flint complex, which formed the cornerstone of General Motors Buick City, is simple: "Buick will continue to be, premium American motorcars with more... than 200 robots and other high-tech equipment. Buicks are DISTINCTIVE. Ed Mertz, General Manager, Buick Motor Division Our mission is a state...
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This will also find a circle with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurt you if you learn aboutthe features and controls for what to do this," or "Don't let this happen." viii Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find that 's in the back of the manual. You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. We use a box with a slash through it . It's an alphabetical list of safety cautions in this book. 1 1 This safetv svmbol means d d "Don't,'' "Don't do to help you were to explainthings quickly. Then we tell you what the hazard is ...
This will also find a circle with gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about thingsthat could hurt you if you learn aboutthe features and controls for what to do this," or "Don't let this happen." viii Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find that 's in the back of the manual. You will help avoid or reduce the hazard. We use a box with a slash through it . It's an alphabetical list of safety cautions in this book. 1 1 This safetv svmbol means d d "Don't,'' "Don't do to help you were to explainthings quickly. Then we tell you what the hazard is ...
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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices the words and CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals,you about something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in differentwords. ix Many times, thisdamage would not be costly. But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. NOTICE: These mean there something that is could be covered by your ...
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: In the notice area, we tell you might see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions, blue for notices the words and CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals,you about something that can damage your vehicle. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in differentwords. ix Many times, thisdamage would not be costly. But the noticewill tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. NOTICE: These mean there something that is could be covered by your ...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAHERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAHERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some other symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -FI-1 FASTEN BELTS & SEAT TURN SIGNALS...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAHERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAHERY These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAllERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE Here are some of the symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK These symbols have to do with your lights: These symbols are on some other symbols you may find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER -FI-1 FASTEN BELTS & SEAT TURN SIGNALS...
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Manual Seat 1-1 Try to move the seat with your body, to lock. Slide the seat to where you about folding seats, reclining front seatbacks. Move the lever under the front seat to the left to unlock it then release the lever to make sure the seat is locked into place. and head restraints. how t o adjust them, and also about the seats -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want it .
Manual Seat 1-1 Try to move the seat with your body, to lock. Slide the seat to where you about folding seats, reclining front seatbacks. Move the lever under the front seat to the left to unlock it then release the lever to make sure the seat is locked into place. and head restraints. how t o adjust them, and also about the seats -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you want it .
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The power seat controls are located on the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down lower the rear the seat. Hold the switch down to the right or left. to raise the seatback. To recline the seatback hold the switch up. Hold the switch down to of Reclining Front Seatbacks The switch is located on the front of the seat. 1-2 To adjust the power seat: Front Control (F):Raise the front of the seat. Rear Control(R):Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control to lower the front of the ...
The power seat controls are located on the front of the seat by holding the switch up. Hold the switch down lower the rear the seat. Hold the switch down to the right or left. to raise the seatback. To recline the seatback hold the switch up. Hold the switch down to of Reclining Front Seatbacks The switch is located on the front of the seat. 1-2 To adjust the power seat: Front Control (F):Raise the front of the seat. Rear Control(R):Raise the rearof the seat by holding the switch up. Raise or lower the seat by holding the control to lower the front of the ...
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But don't have seatback reclined your seatback latches now 1-3 Slide adjustable head restraint up or down an that the top the restraint is closest to check your vehicleis moving. Be sure to the top of of second and optional rear-facing third seats can be easily folded down. of This position reduces the chancea neck injury in a crash Folding Rear Seats (Wagon) To add more cargo room, the seatback your rear of your ears. a if Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable so on others.
But don't have seatback reclined your seatback latches now 1-3 Slide adjustable head restraint up or down an that the top the restraint is closest to check your vehicleis moving. Be sure to the top of of second and optional rear-facing third seats can be easily folded down. of This position reduces the chancea neck injury in a crash Folding Rear Seats (Wagon) To add more cargo room, the seatback your rear of your ears. a if Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable so on others.
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Remember to be sure it locks in place. Hold the release button down and pull the seatback forward and down. 1. Push back and forth on the passenger side. 1-4 To raise the split second seatback: Lift the seatback until it is locked in the upright position. Open the liftgate and lift the seat release lever located at the lower corner of the storage compartment on the seatback to keep safety belts clear of seat hinges and latches so they do not latch properly, have themchecked by pushing the seatback back and forth. and then by your dealer. If they are not damaged when you ...
Remember to be sure it locks in place. Hold the release button down and pull the seatback forward and down. 1. Push back and forth on the passenger side. 1-4 To raise the split second seatback: Lift the seatback until it is locked in the upright position. Open the liftgate and lift the seat release lever located at the lower corner of the storage compartment on the seatback to keep safety belts clear of seat hinges and latches so they do not latch properly, have themchecked by pushing the seatback back and forth. and then by your dealer. If they are not damaged when you ...
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Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, then push it down to the locked position. 3. Lower the storage compartment lid. 1-5 " 2.
Pull the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, then push it down to the locked position. 3. Lower the storage compartment lid. 1-5 " 2.
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Open the liftgate and lift the storage compartment lid. 3. Fold it must be removed before raising the seatback. 1. To raise the rear-facing third seatback: If your vehicle is equipped with a roll-up . 2. Press down on the seat release levers (one on each side of the seat), and allow the seatback to pop up cargo cover, it forward against the seatback. 1-6
Open the liftgate and lift the storage compartment lid. 3. Fold it must be removed before raising the seatback. 1. To raise the rear-facing third seatback: If your vehicle is equipped with a roll-up . 2. Press down on the seat release levers (one on each side of the seat), and allow the seatback to pop up cargo cover, it forward against the seatback. 1-6
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It also tells you some things you how to be sure it is locked in place. Push back and forth on as a reminder to buckle up until it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. f l car has a light Your v Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. that comes on the seatback to use safety belts properly. 4. And it locks in the Index.) 1-7 Push the seatback all the way up . (See "Safety Belt Warning Light" in the upright position.
It also tells you some things you how to be sure it is locked in place. Push back and forth on as a reminder to buckle up until it explains the Supplemental Restraint System, or "air bag" system. f l car has a light Your v Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. that comes on the seatback to use safety belts properly. 4. And it locks in the Index.) 1-7 Push the seatback all the way up . (See "Safety Belt Warning Light" in the upright position.
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But most crashes buckling up can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. In most crashes are in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here's why: They work. Suppose it will be in a crash. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you go as fast as it goes. A few crashes are clear. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. You never know if it 's just a seat on anything, you 'll ...
But most crashes buckling up can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. In most crashes are in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Here's why: They work. Suppose it will be in a crash. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Without belts they could have a crash, you don't know if you go as fast as it goes. A few crashes are clear. If you do have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. You never know if it 's just a seat on anything, you 'll ...
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Then stop . 1-9 Get it . The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Put someone on it up to speed.
Then stop . 1-9 Get it . The rider doesn't stop the vehicle. Put someone on it up to speed.
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In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...or the instrument panel ... 1-10 I I The person keeps going until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...or the instrument panel ... 1-10 I I The person keeps going until stopped by something.
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers b;Q " ,I_ : ., Wgn't I , -,. , i) ' A: You could be in more distance, and your chanceof being conscious during and after a~ accident, so you can unbuckle and get more time to stop.You stop over more of them . Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be -- Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required theuse of them in the vehicle after an accident ifITm'wearing safety belt? Butthey are belted. @ Why don't they work with safety belts -- Evenif you slow down .And your strongest bones...
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- and the Answers b;Q " ,I_ : ., Wgn't I , -,. , i) ' A: You could be in more distance, and your chanceof being conscious during and after a~ accident, so you can unbuckle and get more time to stop.You stop over more of them . Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be -- Every air bag system ever offered for salehas required theuse of them in the vehicle after an accident ifITm'wearing safety belt? Butthey are belted. @ Why don't they work with safety belts -- Evenif you slow down .And your strongest bones...