Owner's Manual
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... how to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad 4-1 Here you'll find something you want to read. ... ... ... Maintenanceschedule 7-1 This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and what to if you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or engine do a overheating, etc. It also... you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. The 1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual HowtoUsethisManual viii This section tells you how to use .
... how to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. YourDrivingandtheRoad 4-1 Here you'll find something you want to read. ... ... ... Maintenanceschedule 7-1 This section tells you whento perform vehicle maintenance and what to if you have a problem while driving, such as flat tire or engine do a overheating, etc. It also... you howto adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. The 1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual HowtoUsethisManual viii This section tells you how to use .
Owner's Manual
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... and moved from the horse and buggy business to Flint. If automobiles could bethis good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Buick, son of a giant distribution system. Buick has always been a product innovator. At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000...
... and moved from the horse and buggy business to Flint. If automobiles could bethis good, he thought, maybe it General Motors. Walter Marr and Thomas Buick Buick's chief engineer, Walter L. Buick, son of a giant distribution system. Buick has always been a product innovator. At the 1905, New York Auto Show, Durant took orders for 1,000...
Owner's Manual
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... hit by the French government. During World War I, Buick builtLiberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 ...Buickwas the first car travel across the and around theworld. As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile 1914. Durant also created racing team... that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression. Buick and sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on in country the...
... hit by the French government. During World War I, Buick builtLiberty aircraft engines as well as Red Cross ambulances so successful that won 500 ...Buickwas the first car travel across the and around theworld. As a builderof premier automobiles, Buick was the only car to complete a 1,000-mile Chicago-to Santiago, Chile 1914. Durant also created racing team... that one Buick ambulance was awarded the Croix de Guerre by the Great Depression. Buick and sales soon flourished. 1911 Model 21 Touring Car on in country the...
Owner's Manual
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... increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the post-war era. vi A high-compression V-8 engine was used in the Special. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in 1953, And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the 1948 Roadmaster. I953 Shylurk 1949 Roadmaster...
... increased sales. The torque converter automatic transmission, Dynaflow, was introduced in the post-war era. vi A high-compression V-8 engine was used in the Special. The first production V-6 engine was introduced in 1953, And Buick's famous vertical pillar "toothy" grille, (introduced in 1942), became more massive in the 1948 Roadmaster. I953 Shylurk 1949 Roadmaster...
Owner's Manual
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...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 other symbols you may find on some of the symbols you may see: ...-1 FASTEN BELTS & SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME RADIATOR COOLANT a b AIR CONDITIONING HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W TRUNK RELEASE 6 n VENTILATING FAN LIGHTER t ,111, FOG LAMPS TEMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE 477 OIL HORN )tr (@) SPEAKER b X
...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 other symbols you may find on some of the symbols you may see: ...-1 FASTEN BELTS & SEAT TURN SIGNALS e9 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER ( ) 0 RADIO VOLUME RADIATOR COOLANT a b AIR CONDITIONING HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A $0 WINDOW DEFOGGER FUEL ENGINE OIL PRESSURE W TRUNK RELEASE 6 n VENTILATING FAN LIGHTER t ,111, FOG LAMPS TEMP ANTI-LOCK BRAKE 477 OIL HORN )tr (@) SPEAKER b X
Owner's Manual
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... way in. Pressin the ignition switch asyou turn the key only with your hand. When the engine starts, release thekey. Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. (E) Start: Starts the engine. Ignition Key Positions I NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you . But even...steering wheel, ignition,and transaxle, butdoes not send electrical power to RUN for normal driving. The switch staysin the RUN position when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel leftand right while you start your electrical power accessories. The ignition switch will sound if you ...
... way in. Pressin the ignition switch asyou turn the key only with your hand. When the engine starts, release thekey. Using a tool to display some instrument panel warning lights. (E) Start: Starts the engine. Ignition Key Positions I NOTICE: If your key seemsstuck in LOCK and you . But even...steering wheel, ignition,and transaxle, butdoes not send electrical power to RUN for normal driving. The switch staysin the RUN position when the engine is , then turn the steering wheel leftand right while you start your electrical power accessories. The ignition switch will sound if you ...
Owner's Manual
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... start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold the key in any other position -- This clears the extra gasoline from engine. If your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that's a safety feature. To restart when you could be drained much gasoline.... the NOTICE: Don't try toshift to PARK (P) if your shift lever to the floor and holding it could transaxle. Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is stopped. 1. If you do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your ignition key to PARK (P) only when your...
... start (or starts but this time keep the pedal down as you hold the key in any other position -- This clears the extra gasoline from engine. If your accelerator pedal all the way to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). that's a safety feature. To restart when you could be drained much gasoline.... the NOTICE: Don't try toshift to PARK (P) if your shift lever to the floor and holding it could transaxle. Starting Your Engine Move your Buick is stopped. 1. If you do the same thing, but then stops), it there as your ignition key to PARK (P) only when your...
Owner's Manual
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... you could change the way the fuel injection system operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is lower than the underbody your vehicle. See "Towing Your Car" in through them veryslowly. 2-15 If you drive too quickly ...through deep puddles or standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine might notperform properly. I NOTICE: If you of can come in the Index. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ...
... you could change the way the fuel injection system operates.Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics in yourvehicle. NOTICE: Your engine is lower than the underbody your vehicle. See "Towing Your Car" in through them veryslowly. 2-15 If you drive too quickly ...through deep puddles or standing water, water can 't avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine might notperform properly. I NOTICE: If you of can come in the Index. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you ...
Owner's Manual
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... area. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you keep away it could If be parking your Buick dealer in the area where you don't,it from moving engine parts. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. IJsually, the coolant heater should you have, and some other... store thecord as it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Instead of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To use the coolant heater: I . Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 1 O-volt outlet. The dealer can help. You'll get easier starting ...
... area. The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you keep away it could If be parking your Buick dealer in the area where you don't,it from moving engine parts. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 3. IJsually, the coolant heater should you have, and some other... store thecord as it was before to keep the coolant heater plugged in? Instead of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. To use the coolant heater: I . Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 1 O-volt outlet. The dealer can help. You'll get easier starting ...
Owner's Manual
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PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move easily. It's the best position to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicle is (R) moving forward could damage your transaxle. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to REVERSE while your shift lever. Shift to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. I n I There are several different positions for your vehicle is stopped. 2-17 NOTICE: Shifting to back up. Automatic Transaxle Your shift lever is located on the steering column.
PARK (P): This locks your vehicle can't move easily. It's the best position to REVERSE(R) only after your vehicle is (R) moving forward could damage your transaxle. REVERSE (R):Use this gear to REVERSE while your shift lever. Shift to use when you start your engine because your front wheels. I n I There are several different positions for your vehicle is stopped. 2-17 NOTICE: Shifting to back up. Automatic Transaxle Your shift lever is located on the steering column.
Owner's Manual
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..., winding roads. by shifting out of @: - When towing a trailer, so there is for passing, and you might choose D instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this position, your...
..., winding roads. by shifting out of @: - When towing a trailer, so there is for passing, and you might choose D instead of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing isn't covered your automatic transaxle has automatic overdrive, this position, your...
Owner's Manual
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... stuck in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slower than 65 mph (105 k h ) , or you can damage your engine. You can use your brakesoff and on hills.
... stuck in FIRST (l), the transaxle won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slower than 65 mph (105 k h ) , or you can damage your engine. You can use your brakesoff and on hills.
Owner's Manual
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Remove the key and take it with the engine running and it is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is applied, your vehicle is firmly set before you have to LOCK. 4. If you ... you can , it will automatically lock when you . Move the ignition key to leave your parking brake is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake...
Remove the key and take it with the engine running and it is not in PARK (P) and the parking brake is applied, your vehicle is firmly set before you have to LOCK. 4. If you ... you can , it will automatically lock when you . Move the ignition key to leave your parking brake is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Move the lever up as far as it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked into the PARK (P) position, hold the regular brake...
Owner's Manual
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If you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Windows On a vehicle with the enginepnning, .i,f,you . .,But., ..., ever have-to, here are parkingon a hill and if you are some things to open close eachwindow. and Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with manual windows, use the window crank to know. I , d ', , ; .>,;, Follow the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
If you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Windows On a vehicle with the enginepnning, .i,f,you . .,But., ..., ever have-to, here are parkingon a hill and if you are some things to open close eachwindow. and Running Your Engine While You're Parked It's better not to park with manual windows, use the window crank to know. I , d ', , ; .>,;, Follow the proper steps tobe sure your vehicle won't move. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle's functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to RUN or START a chime will also come on your warning lights and gages. If the driver's belt is a problem with your warning lights...
... your vehicle's functions.As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to RUN or START a chime will also come on your warning lights and gages. If the driver's belt is a problem with your warning lights...
Owner's Manual
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...-lock brakes. That's normal. If the light still stays on, orcomes on again while you're driving, your engine, turn the ignition off . If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to push.Or, the pedal may take longer tostop. If the light is on but not flashing... Brake System Warning Light Domestic Canadian ANTILOCK If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your Buick needs service. Pull off the road and stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition off . If the light flasheswhen you're driving, you don...
...-lock brakes. That's normal. If the light still stays on, orcomes on again while you're driving, your engine, turn the ignition off . If the light doesn't come on when you start the engine again to push.Or, the pedal may take longer tostop. If the light is on but not flashing... Brake System Warning Light Domestic Canadian ANTILOCK If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on longer than normal after you've started your Buick needs service. Pull off the road and stop assoon as possible and turn the ignition off . If the light flasheswhen you're driving, you don...
Owner's Manual
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See"Engine Overheating" in this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. LOW TRACTION Slippery road conditions will stay on ... this manual explains what to tell you when the system is active. The chapter "Problems on bulb check, when the engine is started. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This red warning light is designed to help avoid a braking skid, the LOW TRACTION light will ... Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to tell you that your engine coolanthas overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working.
See"Engine Overheating" in this light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly. LOW TRACTION Slippery road conditions will stay on ... this manual explains what to tell you when the system is active. The chapter "Problems on bulb check, when the engine is started. Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light This red warning light is designed to help avoid a braking skid, the LOW TRACTION light will ... Brake System Active Light When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressure to tell you that your engine coolanthas overheated or your radiator cooling fan is not working.
Owner's Manual
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... the gage pointer moves into the red area, your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This reminder light is designed to come on , but the engine is not running, as a check to do. That reading means the same thing as possible. If it does not come on when the ignition is... the Road," in for service soon. 2-54 The chapter "Problems on while you are driving, the computer is on at all, have been operating your engine coolanthas overheated. If it stays on, or it fixed right away. If you should take your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as the...
... the gage pointer moves into the red area, your fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This reminder light is designed to come on , but the engine is not running, as a check to do. That reading means the same thing as possible. If it does not come on when the ignition is... the Road," in for service soon. 2-54 The chapter "Problems on while you are driving, the computer is on at all, have been operating your engine coolanthas overheated. If it stays on, or it fixed right away. If you should take your vehicle and turn off the engineas soon as the...
Owner's Manual
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... (Wagon) The amber TAILGATE AJAR reminder light on if your vehicle with the fuse or bulb. Have your engine may have some other situations: TAILGATE AJAR When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is not completely closed... not covered by your fuel economy won 't work as could also comeon in three other oil problem. This as well, your warranty. Have it lubricated. Engine Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the ignition on when you keep it fixed right away. The oil light could lead to "Start...
... (Wagon) The amber TAILGATE AJAR reminder light on if your vehicle with the fuse or bulb. Have your engine may have some other situations: TAILGATE AJAR When the ignition is on but the engine is not running, the light will come on as a test to show you it is not completely closed... not covered by your fuel economy won 't work as could also comeon in three other oil problem. This as well, your warranty. Have it lubricated. Engine Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with the ignition on when you keep it fixed right away. The oil light could lead to "Start...