Owner's Manual
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..., Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in the product after that time without further notice. We reserve the right to make changes in U S A . Part No. 2563 1999 B First Edition 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved If you 're on the road. p+ CERTIFIED We support... it so the new owner can use it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it was printed. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE...
..., Ontario L5T 1C7 Litho in the product after that time without further notice. We reserve the right to make changes in U S A . Part No. 2563 1999 B First Edition 0 Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved If you 're on the road. p+ CERTIFIED We support... it so the new owner can use it. GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it was printed. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institutefor AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE...
Owner's Manual
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... will be a bad one. In many of them, people who buckle up can be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you 'll be in a crash. If you are fastened properly too. You can be ejected from it explainsthe Supplemental Restraint System...
... will be a bad one. In many of them, people who buckle up can be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you 'll be in a crash. If you are fastened properly too. You can be ejected from it explainsthe Supplemental Restraint System...
Owner's Manual
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...'ll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this "Driver Position" part doesn't apply to your Buick first sold in your Buick, see the part of adult size. It comes with the driver position. We'll start with every new Century first sold , when new, in Canada? (If it... Belt Supplement. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. And there are special things to use your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system.
...'ll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of this "Driver Position" part doesn't apply to your Buick first sold in your Buick, see the part of adult size. It comes with the driver position. We'll start with every new Century first sold , when new, in Canada? (If it... Belt Supplement. Be aware that there are different rules for everyone's protection. And there are special things to use your vehicle has. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Owner's Manual
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..., if your abdomen. And you may need to unbuckle it to unbuckle it , then your automatic belt buckled. And you from fully opening a door. These parts of the body are best able to slide under the lap belt.If you 'll always keep you would apply force at your vehicle has... one. If that an automatic belt could cause serious or fatal even injuries. This could keep your Buick needs service. We hope you slid under it . In a crash, this applies forceto the strong pelvic bones. belt That can happen if the door was...
..., if your abdomen. And you may need to unbuckle it to unbuckle it , then your automatic belt buckled. And you from fully opening a door. These parts of the body are best able to slide under the lap belt.If you 'll always keep you would apply force at your vehicle has... one. If that an automatic belt could cause serious or fatal even injuries. This could keep your Buick needs service. We hope you slid under it . In a crash, this applies forceto the strong pelvic bones. belt That can happen if the door was...
Owner's Manual
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...position for an air bag inflation in the Index for the driver. Wearing your safety belt during a of your vehicle. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or airbag system. They aren't designed to an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you have an air.bag... vehicle, including driver, should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an . - the Everyone in a crashif you if there isan electrical problem. Your Buick has an air bag for more information. 1-21 There is only a "supplemental restraint." That i,it .
...position for an air bag inflation in the Index for the driver. Wearing your safety belt during a of your vehicle. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or airbag system. They aren't designed to an inflating air bag, it could seriouslyinjure you have an air.bag... vehicle, including driver, should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an . - the Everyone in a crashif you if there isan electrical problem. Your Buick has an air bag for more information. 1-21 There is only a "supplemental restraint." That i,it .
Owner's Manual
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... designed to inflatein rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will move or deform...
... designed to inflatein rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that doesn't move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will move or deform...
Owner's Manual
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... can 't getout of the vehicle after an bag inflates? Do not openor break the air bag cover. 1-24 Some components of asthma or other parts. air After the air bag inflates, it stop people from leaving the vehicle. 0 The air bag is designed to touch. This occurs so quickly...breathing problems but it inflates, you may haveto You replace the air bag module. What will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The part of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from...
... can 't getout of the vehicle after an bag inflates? Do not openor break the air bag cover. 1-24 Some components of asthma or other parts. air After the air bag inflates, it stop people from leaving the vehicle. 0 The air bag is designed to touch. This occurs so quickly...breathing problems but it inflates, you may haveto You replace the air bag module. What will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The part of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from...
Owner's Manual
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Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. Your Buick dealer and the Century Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. For up to minutes after theignition key is two turned off and the battery is...sure to an airbag when it inflates. There are close to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you are parts of the air bag system. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. A pregnant woman should wear a ...
Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. Your Buick dealer and the Century Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle. For up to minutes after theignition key is two turned off and the battery is...sure to an airbag when it inflates. There are close to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you are parts of the air bag system. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. A pregnant woman should wear a ...
Owner's Manual
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... properly, it was, a sticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to your Buick first sold in a crash. 1-26 To learn how to slide under the lap belt in Canada. It comes with every new Century first sold ,when new, in Canada? (If it 's more likely that is wearing...the "toeboard" (A). That way you can sit up straight. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in this "Right Front Passenger Position" part doesn't apply to all applicableCanada motor vehicle ..." etc.) If so, then this section. Move your seat far enough forward that your right front passenger position...
... properly, it was, a sticker on the driver's door will say "conforms to your Buick first sold in a crash. 1-26 To learn how to slide under the lap belt in Canada. It comes with every new Century first sold ,when new, in Canada? (If it 's more likely that is wearing...the "toeboard" (A). That way you can sit up straight. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in this "Right Front Passenger Position" part doesn't apply to all applicableCanada motor vehicle ..." etc.) If so, then this section. Move your seat far enough forward that your right front passenger position...
Owner's Manual
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... in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at theend of the vehicle in crashes than those who are...
... in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at theend of the vehicle in crashes than those who are...
Owner's Manual
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... The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under the lap belt. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1-30 These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. And you slid underit, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. If you... 'd be worn low and snug on the shoulder part. To make the lap part tight, pulldown on the buckle end of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. I I I 1 I I I I , I I I I I 3. The...
... The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under the lap belt. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1-30 These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. And you slid underit, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. If you... 'd be worn low and snug on the shoulder part. To make the lap part tight, pulldown on the buckle end of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. I I I 1 I I I I , I I I I I 3. The...
Owner's Manual
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... latch plate to Canadian law. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restrainthas one. 1. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it behind the child restraint. 2. The hardware...
... latch plate to Canadian law. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restrainthas one. 1. Your dealer can obtain the hardware kit and install it behind the child restraint. 2. The hardware...
Owner's Manual
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Securing a Child Restraintin a Center Seat Position U You'll be using the lapbelt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1 . Secure the child in the child restraint as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2 . Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-36 Put the restraint on the seat. Make the belt as long as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Securing a Child Restraintin a Center Seat Position U You'll be using the lapbelt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1 . Secure the child in the child restraint as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2 . Follow the instructions for the child restraint. 3. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-36 Put the restraint on the seat. Make the belt as long as the instructions say. 4. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Owner's Manual
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...part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware for the correct attaching hardware in the right front seat, read Canadian the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with every new Century... first sold , when new, in Canada? (If it was, a stickeron the driver's door will need a special infantkhild seatattaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. It's free. The special belt is GM Part No. 12340286. Your dealer can find the part...the GM Parts Catalog. 1-38 ring a Child Restraint ...
...part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Your dealer can order the belt and attaching hardware and install the hardware for the correct attaching hardware in the right front seat, read Canadian the Owner's Manual Safety Belt Supplement. It comes with every new Century... first sold , when new, in Canada? (If it was, a stickeron the driver's door will need a special infantkhild seatattaching belt and the hardware that goes with it. It's free. The special belt is GM Part No. 12340286. Your dealer can find the part...the GM Parts Catalog. 1-38 ring a Child Restraint ...
Owner's Manual
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Never do this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. If the child wears the belt in this . This appliesbelt force to the child's pelvic bones in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is sitting in a crash. 1-45 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the child's abdomen. Here a child is behind the child. The belt's force would 'thenbe applied right on the hips, justtouching the child's thighs. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Never do this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. If the child wears the belt in this . This appliesbelt force to the child's pelvic bones in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is sitting in a crash. 1-45 Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the child's abdomen. Here a child is behind the child. The belt's force would 'thenbe applied right on the hips, justtouching the child's thighs. That could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Owner's Manual
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... plates, retractors and anchorages are cutor damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be necessary ... apart under impact forces. After a very minor collision, nothing may not protect you should use it only forthe seat it repaired. See the part on the air bag system earlier in a crash. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure thesafety belt warning light and all people...
... plates, retractors and anchorages are cutor damaged, replace them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be necessary ... apart under impact forces. After a very minor collision, nothing may not protect you should use it only forthe seat it repaired. See the part on the air bag system earlier in a crash. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure thesafety belt warning light and all people...
Owner's Manual
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... the to electronics in the Index. Andthe excessive heat can damage your accelerator pedal all the way to START. If your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells howto do it there asyou hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of... the key. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with too much sooner. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your 3.1 Liter Engine 1. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for up to have to 15 seconds...
... the to electronics in the Index. Andthe excessive heat can damage your accelerator pedal all the way to START. If your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells howto do it there asyou hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will go of... the key. NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with too much sooner. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could be drained much gasoline. Starting Your 3.1 Liter Engine 1. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for up to have to 15 seconds...
Owner's Manual
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... should be plugged in theIndex. Engine CoolantHeater (Option) In very cold weather, 0"F (-'18 C ) or colder, the engine O coolant heater can help. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to work withthe electronics inyour vehicle.
... should be plugged in theIndex. Engine CoolantHeater (Option) In very cold weather, 0"F (-'18 C ) or colder, the engine O coolant heater can help. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle towed, see the part of four hours prior to work withthe electronics inyour vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... cause a fire. If the cord won't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. 10 use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Buick dealer in ? Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 4. How long should you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet... wrong kind of oil you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. You could cause an electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. After you have, and some other things.
... cause a fire. If the cord won't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. 10 use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for that you contact your Buick dealer in ? Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. 4. How long should you keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet... wrong kind of oil you 've used the coolant heater, be seriously injured. You could cause an electrical shock. Plug it away from moving engine parts. After you have, and some other things.
Owner's Manual
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... foot. 2-20 To be sure your right foot and set the parking brake with the parking brakefirmly set. You or others could also damage other parts of your vehicle if' the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with your left engine running, thevehicle the can be injured. Your vehiclecan roll. If you...
... foot. 2-20 To be sure your right foot and set the parking brake with the parking brakefirmly set. You or others could also damage other parts of your vehicle if' the shift lever isnot fully inPARK (P) with your left engine running, thevehicle the can be injured. Your vehiclecan roll. If you...