Owner's Manual
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... to get service and owner publications. i Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you 'll find this something you how to use . 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to keep your audio system. The 1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint...
... to get service and owner publications. i Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you 'll find this something you how to use . 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to keep your audio system. The 1997 Buick Century Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint...
Owner's Manual
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... sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. This manual includes the latest information at the time it . GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For...
... sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in your Buick, so it will be there if you ever need it when you're on the road. This manual includes the latest information at the time it . GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE For...
Owner's Manual
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... ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your air bag system won't work for the right frontpassenger's air bag. See your Buick should be injured if you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may haveto replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag moduleand the instrument panel...
... ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your air bag system won't work for the right frontpassenger's air bag. See your Buick should be injured if you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's air bag, the bag may haveto replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag moduleand the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking OverThings That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-4 1 2-44 2-46 2-49 2-50 2-50 2-5 1. 2-52 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-55 Windows Horn Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Sun...
... 2-26 2-27 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-3 1 Keys Door Locks Remote Keyless Entry TrUnk Theft PASS-Key@I1 New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting IntoPARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) Parking OverThings That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-4 1 2-44 2-46 2-49 2-50 2-50 2-5 1. 2-52 2-52 2-53 2-54 2-55 Windows Horn Tilt Steering Wheel Turn SignalMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Lighter Sun...
Owner's Manual
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... the ignition key in the RUN position: Press and hold the power door lock switch. Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all -door unlock when the transmission is shifted outof PARK (P). If cycled beyond Mode 4, the vehicle will remain in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's footis on Mode 3: Automatic all -door lock when the transmission is shifted intoPARK (P). During this procedure,the Automatic Door Lock and Unlock functions will be changed...
... the ignition key in the RUN position: Press and hold the power door lock switch. Automatic door relock when any door is unlocked, opened and then all -door unlock when the transmission is shifted outof PARK (P). If cycled beyond Mode 4, the vehicle will remain in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and the driver's footis on Mode 3: Automatic all -door lock when the transmission is shifted intoPARK (P). During this procedure,the Automatic Door Lock and Unlock functions will be changed...
Owner's Manual
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... door lock switchmay be the lock switch onthe door or on the remote keyless entry transmitter (see "Remote Keyless Entry" later in this fivesecond period, any door may be reopened. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for more details). Delayed Locking is pressed, but before the doors are exiting the vehicle. The Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be in the ignition. Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by pressing the lock switch a second time...
... door lock switchmay be the lock switch onthe door or on the remote keyless entry transmitter (see "Remote Keyless Entry" later in this fivesecond period, any door may be reopened. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for more details). Delayed Locking is pressed, but before the doors are exiting the vehicle. The Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be in the ignition. Cancel the Delayed Locking by pressing the unlock switch or by pressing the lock switch a second time...
Owner's Manual
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Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After you have air outlets on the transmitter together and hold for anextended period of time. Trunk It can be dangerousto drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle.You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. See "Comfort Controls" in 2-14 See C4Engine Exhaust" the Index. If you have changed the battery in...
Resynchronizing Your Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter After you have air outlets on the transmitter together and hold for anextended period of time. Trunk It can be dangerousto drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO)gas can come into your vehicle.You can cause unconsciousnessand even death. See "Comfort Controls" in 2-14 See C4Engine Exhaust" the Index. If you have changed the battery in...
Owner's Manual
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... to the released position. Parking Brake To set , the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Push down with your vehicle. You may have to overheat. NOTICE: Driving with your rear brakes to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer'' inthe Index. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the parking brake, hold the...
... to the released position. Parking Brake To set , the ignition is on and the shift lever is not in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Push down with your vehicle. You may have to overheat. NOTICE: Driving with your rear brakes to replace them, and you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see "Towing a Trailer'' inthe Index. A warning chime will sound if the parking brake is set the parking brake, hold the...
Owner's Manual
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When the ignition is turned to each lampto turn them on when you open . The power door locks are activated. The vehicle's ignition must be canceled the and interior lampswill remain on until: and 0 0 Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped) The ignition is removed, key interior illumination will activate remain on since a door open the doors. 2-45 An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed. 0 If...
When the ignition is turned to each lampto turn them on when you open . The power door locks are activated. The vehicle's ignition must be canceled the and interior lampswill remain on until: and 0 0 Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped) The ignition is removed, key interior illumination will activate remain on since a door open the doors. 2-45 An illumination period of 25 seconds has elapsed. 0 If...
Owner's Manual
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... drive or another belt electrical problem. If the on briefly when you turn the ignition key to warn you turn the ignition key to RUN. You may take longer to the floor. If one part isn't working well. If the warning light comes on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. It may notice that you need both parts working , the otherpart can still work and stop carefully. For good braking, though...
... drive or another belt electrical problem. If the on briefly when you turn the ignition key to warn you turn the ignition key to RUN. You may take longer to the floor. If one part isn't working well. If the warning light comes on the ignition, as the radio and air conditioner. It may notice that you need both parts working , the otherpart can still work and stop carefully. For good braking, though...
Owner's Manual
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... replaced. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use it 's cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the display. To defrost thewindows quickly, use HTR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. Driver sets temperature and selects high fan speed.To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear, push the AIR FLOW button until WINDSHIELD/FLOOR...
... replaced. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant your engine and heating system use it 's cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). See "Engine Coolant Heater" in the display. To defrost thewindows quickly, use HTR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. Driver sets temperature and selects high fan speed.To warm passengers while keeping the windows clear, push the AIR FLOW button until WINDSHIELD/FLOOR...
Owner's Manual
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... 6-25 6-26 6-29 6-30 6-37 6-45 6-45 6-48 6-49 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness 6-49 6-49 6-50 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-53 6-53...
... 6-25 6-26 6-29 6-30 6-37 6-45 6-45 6-48 6-49 Service Fuel Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling Your Tank Checking Things Under the Hood Engine Oil Air Cleaner Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes Battery Bulb Replacement Tires Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Buick Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child Restraint Harness 6-49 6-49 6-50 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-52 6-52 6-53 6-53...
Owner's Manual
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... air inlet grill). Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to center). 5. Close the hood. 13. Passenger Compartment Air Filter To change the passenger compartment air filter, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the up position. ------- 2. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side of the pollen from the fender rail and air inlet grill. 4. Then install the new air filter. 9. Turn off the ignition switch when the windshield wipers are in the Index. 8. Return the windshield wipers to the park position. 6-16 Replace...
... air inlet grill). Reconnect the windshield washer pump hose to center). 5. Close the hood. 13. Passenger Compartment Air Filter To change the passenger compartment air filter, see "Maintenance Schedule" in the up position. ------- 2. Reposition the hood weatherstrip from the right side of the pollen from the fender rail and air inlet grill. 4. Then install the new air filter. 9. Turn off the ignition switch when the windshield wipers are in the Index. 8. Return the windshield wipers to the park position. 6-16 Replace...
Owner's Manual
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... General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may also cause damage to lose control while driving. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to these grades, they are molded on all right to vehicles sold in theUnited States.) The grades are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your tires with nominal rim diameters...
... General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may also cause damage to lose control while driving. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to these grades, they are molded on all right to vehicles sold in theUnited States.) The grades are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your tires with nominal rim diameters...
Owner's Manual
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Hot in Run and Start -- Fuse 1 4 6 8 10 13 14 15 17 Circuit Breaker A B C D Description Not Used Power Windows/Sunroof Rear Defog Power Seats 18 19 20 22 Description Not Used Ignition Signal -- Cluster, Powertrain ControlModule, Body Control Module DRL Module Interior Lamps Door Locks Taillamps, License Lp Radio Heated Mirror Cruise Control Clusters 6-58 PCM, BCM U/H Relay Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal -- Hot in Run, Unlock and Start --
Hot in Run and Start -- Fuse 1 4 6 8 10 13 14 15 17 Circuit Breaker A B C D Description Not Used Power Windows/Sunroof Rear Defog Power Seats 18 19 20 22 Description Not Used Ignition Signal -- Cluster, Powertrain ControlModule, Body Control Module DRL Module Interior Lamps Door Locks Taillamps, License Lp Radio Heated Mirror Cruise Control Clusters 6-58 PCM, BCM U/H Relay Power Mirrors Panel Dimming Ignition Signal -- Hot in Run, Unlock and Start --
Owner's Manual
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Underhood Electrical Center Passenger's Side Some fuses and relays are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. -- 4 5 High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps, ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory Power, ABS, Keyless Entry, Data Link, HVAC Head, Cluster, Radio, AUX Power, Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, Body Control Module, AUX Power, Power Windows, Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL, Rear Defog ...
Underhood Electrical Center Passenger's Side Some fuses and relays are in the underhood electrical center on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. -- 4 5 High Blower, Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps, ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag, DRL Module Cooling Fan Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory Power, ABS, Keyless Entry, Data Link, HVAC Head, Cluster, Radio, AUX Power, Cigarette Lighter Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio, Steering Wheel Controls, Body Control Module, AUX Power, Power Windows, Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL, Rear Defog ...
Owner's Manual
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An Emission Control Service. I7 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I I I 15,000 Miles (25 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlService. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission ControlService. 12,000 Miles (20 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter (or every...
An Emission Control Service. I7 Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) I I I 15,000 Miles (25 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occursfirst). An Emission ControlService. (See footnote?.) 0Rotate tires. An Emission ControlService. 12,000 Miles (20 000 kmj 0Change engine oil and filter (or every...
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See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) t I I I 27,000 Miles (45000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: An Emission ControlService. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires.
See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) t I I I 27,000 Miles (45000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: An Emission ControlService. 24,000 Miles (40 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires.
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See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I I I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 7-13 An Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires.
See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED B Y DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I I I I I I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 7-13 An Emission Control Service. 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 0Replace passenger compartment air filter. 0Rotate tires.
Owner's Manual
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... form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions assist in with your vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: 0.00 $1 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for all models. and specify year...
... form, please to knowledgeably service General Motors cars trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions assist in with your vehicle. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: 0.00 $1 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for all models. and specify year...