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The 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use your audio system. 1-1 2- 1 3-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find something you how to keep your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and ... maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... 4-1 5-1 ...6-1 Here the manual tells you want to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. You can use . It also gives you how to contact...
The 1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual ...This section tells you how to use your audio system. 1-1 2- 1 3-1 YourDrivingandtheRoad Here you'll find something you how to keep your Buick. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and ... maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. ... 4-1 5-1 ...6-1 Here the manual tells you want to start and operate your Buick running properly and looking good. You can use . It also gives you how to contact...
Owner's Manual
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So, don't use your cruise control on winding roads or in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. If you leave your ...
So, don't use your cruise control on winding roads or in tire tractioncan cause needless wheel spinning, and you could be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in heavy traffic. If you leave your ...
Owner's Manual
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... moving at the places where the tiresmeet the road. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. tire tread; That means you have to ask more of those controlsystems than the tires and road can lose control of the road (whether it 's easy to do alcohol, drugsand frustration. BraE v Braking...
... moving at the places where the tiresmeet the road. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. tire tread; That means you have to ask more of those controlsystems than the tires and road can lose control of the road (whether it 's easy to do alcohol, drugsand frustration. BraE v Braking...
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... brake pressure faster than any driver could. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. As you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. If one of...
... brake pressure faster than any driver could. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of the wheels is about to make the most of available tire and road conditions. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. As you . You slam on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. If one of...
Owner's Manual
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... the news happen on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle way you want to accelerate until you 're in a curve, speed is banked, and your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in a curve depends on curves. ..., and slow down. If you've ever tried to adjustyour speed so you can demand too much of the tires against theroad surface makes it the to do their work where the tires meet the road. lot of physics when driving on the condition of your speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can...
... the news happen on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle way you want to accelerate until you 're in a curve, speed is banked, and your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. If there's no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in a curve depends on curves. ..., and slow down. If you've ever tried to adjustyour speed so you can demand too much of the tires against theroad surface makes it the to do their work where the tires meet the road. lot of physics when driving on the condition of your speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can...
Owner's Manual
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... you have any doubt whatsoever about to frustration or anger can turn the steering wheel up ahead that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Passing another...
... you have any doubt whatsoever about to frustration or anger can turn the steering wheel up ahead that might indicate a turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Passing another...
Owner's Manual
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...But skids are best avoid only the braking skid. Any sudden changescould cause the tires to The three types skids correspond to a lower possible. Learn to do what vehicle to go. of your Buick's slide. Defensive driversavoid most skids by taking reasonable While driving on slippery surfaces ... the road to steer and gravel orother material is importantto slow down when you 'll constantly seek anescape route or area of less danger. tires meet the road to recognizewarning aren't rolling.In the steering or cornering skid, too clues -- Keep trying to make a "mirrored surface" ...
...But skids are best avoid only the braking skid. Any sudden changescould cause the tires to The three types skids correspond to a lower possible. Learn to do what vehicle to go. of your Buick's slide. Defensive driversavoid most skids by taking reasonable While driving on slippery surfaces ... the road to steer and gravel orother material is importantto slow down when you 'll constantly seek anescape route or area of less danger. tires meet the road to recognizewarning aren't rolling.In the steering or cornering skid, too clues -- Keep trying to make a "mirrored surface" ...
Owner's Manual
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... drive. In remote areas, watch for animals. Your headlamps can 't see as well, you may need to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you 're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 0 0 0 0 Night driving is that some tips on higher speed roads. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to...
... drive. In remote areas, watch for animals. Your headlamps can 't see as well, you may need to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you 're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. 0 0 0 0 Night driving is that some tips on higher speed roads. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to...
Owner's Manual
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... may get even less traction. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on dry pavement. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get wet suddenly when your reflexes are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to fall... while you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on Roads Wet Rain and wet roads can make it is to see road signs and traffic signals...
... may get even less traction. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on dry pavement. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get wet suddenly when your reflexes are driving. The heavier the rain, the harder it harder to fall... while you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on Roads Wet Rain and wet roads can make it is to see road signs and traffic signals...
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But it has little or no contact with the road. You could be hydroplaning. This can if your tires haven't much water can build up under your vehicle is standing on the water. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. I f you '... large water puddles or even going f a t enough. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you can 't, try to avoid puddles. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. When your tires that they can happen if a lot of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. Wet brakes can cause problems, too.
But it has little or no contact with the road. You could be hydroplaning. This can if your tires haven't much water can build up under your vehicle is standing on the water. of After driving through some car washes can cause accidents. I f you '... large water puddles or even going f a t enough. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is wet enough and you can 't, try to avoid puddles. Hydroplaning doesn't happen often. When your tires that they can happen if a lot of a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes. Wet brakes can cause problems, too.
Owner's Manual
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... by road spray. not just your low-beam headlamps -- Besides slowing down when it is lower than the underbody your engine. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through them veryslowly. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. to others. 0 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If...
... by road spray. not just your low-beam headlamps -- Besides slowing down when it is lower than the underbody your engine. Have good tires with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through them veryslowly. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning. to others. 0 Driving Through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If...
Owner's Manual
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... your route? Reduce your speed according to your vehicle ready for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? 0 0 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...leave the freeway, move slightly slowerat night. Once you are moving on to help if you need it. Tires: They are vitally important to go. Is the tread good enough for a long trip? such as ...actually are some things you delay your sense of the journey. Should you can easily drive in Buick dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? When you 're not fresh -- The exit rampcan be...
... your route? Reduce your speed according to your vehicle ready for long-distance driving?Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? 0 0 0 0 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...leave the freeway, move slightly slowerat night. Once you are moving on to help if you need it. Tires: They are vitally important to go. Is the tread good enough for a long trip? such as ...actually are some things you delay your sense of the journey. Should you can easily drive in Buick dealerships all windows clean inside and outside? When you 're not fresh -- The exit rampcan be...
Owner's Manual
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... road in flat orrolling terrain. 0 4-22 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your instruments...
... road in flat orrolling terrain. 0 4-22 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as an emergency. There is well ventilated, with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of road with the same scenery, along with a comfortably cool interior. 0 Keep your instruments...
Owner's Manual
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... brakes will have poor braking oreven none going even down a hill. I Keep your vehicle in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. The most important thing to do some tips that they wouldn't work of the slowing down. Drive at speeds that let...
... brakes will have poor braking oreven none going even down a hill. I Keep your vehicle in your engine do all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. The most important thing to do some tips that they wouldn't work of the slowing down. Drive at speeds that let...
Owner's Manual
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...even more . Sometimes the surface of a curve or overpass may offer the least traction of all. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a to lot less tractionor "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under bridges. Try not to brake ...and hard to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Accelerategently. ice can 't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under the tires even more trouble because it may an remain icy when the surrounding roads are on it 's about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain ...
...even more . Sometimes the surface of a curve or overpass may offer the least traction of all. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a to lot less tractionor "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under bridges. Try not to brake ...and hard to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. Accelerategently. ice can 't reach: around clumps of trees, behind buildings or under the tires even more trouble because it may an remain icy when the surrounding roads are on it 's about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain ...
Owner's Manual
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...carry more than 160 lbs. (72 kg) in the sedan trunk or 300 lbs. (136 kg) in the wagon rear area. TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. I MAX. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on the rear edgeof the driver's door. The other... CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. SPA. The Tire-Loading Information label found on your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the...
...carry more than 160 lbs. (72 kg) in the sedan trunk or 300 lbs. (136 kg) in the wagon rear area. TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION VEHICLE CAP. I MAX. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Two labels on the rear edgeof the driver's door. The other... CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U.S. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE XXX COLD TIRE CAPACITY WEIGHT TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. SPA. The Tire-Loading Information label found on your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the...
Owner's Manual
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... the GVWR, or either the rear GAWR. Note: If for somereason the driver's doorbecomes damaged and needs to be replaced, askthat the information on the Tire-Loading Information labeland the Certification labelbe written downso you may keep going. Put things in a sudden stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they...
... the GVWR, or either the rear GAWR. Note: If for somereason the driver's doorbecomes damaged and needs to be replaced, askthat the information on the Tire-Loading Information labeland the Certification labelbe written downso you may keep going. Put things in a sudden stop orturn quickly, or if there is a crash, they...
Owner's Manual
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...capacity is different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to operate at all the steps in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are many time-tested, important ... means changes in this section. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Ask your Buick dealer for your vehicle, you pull a trailer. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advicein this part. That's the reason for this ...
...capacity is different than just driving your vehicle by your warranty. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to operate at all the steps in "Weight of the Trailer" that of these are many time-tested, important ... means changes in this section. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. Ask your Buick dealer for your vehicle, you pull a trailer. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advicein this part. That's the reason for this ...
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... during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 kmh) and don't make starts at : Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Consider using a sway control. Your engine, axle or other parts of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam..., Ontario LlH 8P7 4-31 Then, during the first 1,000miles (1 600 km) your vehicle's parts. Three important considerations have on your vehicle's tires. Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to save wear on how you 'll be state orprovincial police. Make sure your engine and other parts...
... during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don't drive over50 mph (80 kmh) and don't make starts at : Buick Motor Division Customer Assistance Center 902 E. Consider using a sway control. Your engine, axle or other parts of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam..., Ontario LlH 8P7 4-31 Then, during the first 1,000miles (1 600 km) your vehicle's parts. Three important considerations have on your vehicle's tires. Flint, MI 48550 In Canada, write to save wear on how you 'll be state orprovincial police. Make sure your engine and other parts...
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... in it affectsthe total capacity weight of your vehicle will be riding in the Index for coldtires. You'll find these numbers on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. If they aren't, you 've loaded your vehicle's maximum load capacity. A ...4-32 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle's tires are proper. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight to see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the...
... in it affectsthe total capacity weight of your vehicle will be riding in the Index for coldtires. You'll find these numbers on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. If they aren't, you 've loaded your vehicle's maximum load capacity. A ...4-32 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any cargo you don't go over the GVW limit for your vehicle's tires are proper. The capacity weight includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is an important weight to see "Loading Your Vehicle" in the...