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2001 Buick Century Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10422380 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
2001 Buick Century Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 10422380 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
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For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 vi We support voluntary technician certification. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires...after that time without further notice. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it . Please keep this manual in this manual in it so the new owner ...
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 vi We support voluntary technician certification. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propriétaires...after that time without further notice. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Buick Motor Division whenever it . Please keep this manual in this manual in it so the new owner ...
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... offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in a motor vehicle. For most basic types of child restraints, there are the different types of add-on child restraints, which it... The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with special needs. 1-38 Young children and infants need the protection that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Selection of restraints available for children with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child ...
... offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in a motor vehicle. For most basic types of child restraints, there are the different types of add-on child restraints, which it... The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with special needs. 1-38 Young children and infants need the protection that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Selection of restraints available for children with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child ...
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The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the vehicle. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the infant. Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in the restraint. 1-40
The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the vehicle. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the infant. Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in the restraint. 1-40
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...that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-42 An add-on child restraint's harness system holds the child in a motor vehicle to the instructions that come down over each of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. You may take the place of... child also has to be used the adult belt system in a booklet, or both , and to a flat pad which is , it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A built-in child restraint system is any device designed for the restraint. A child restraint system is a permanent part of personal injury...
...that are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer. 1-42 An add-on child restraint's harness system holds the child in a motor vehicle to the instructions that come down over each of the infant's shoulders and buckle together at the crotch. You may take the place of... child also has to be used the adult belt system in a booklet, or both , and to a flat pad which is , it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A built-in child restraint system is any device designed for the restraint. A child restraint system is a permanent part of personal injury...
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... a rear seat. It's always better to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle. This is in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that an unsecured child restraint can be very close to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are...
... a rear seat. It's always better to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle. This is in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that an unsecured child restraint can be very close to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are...
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... to work with your engine might not perform properly. 2-24 If your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), it there as your starter motor. If you do, you don't, your dealer.
... to work with your engine might not perform properly. 2-24 If your engine won 't start (or starts but then stops), it there as your starter motor. If you do, you don't, your dealer.
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... the lever to return to normal operation. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. Hold it there until the motor cools.
... the lever to return to normal operation. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band marked WIPER. Hold it there until the motor cools.
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... open the sunshade by themselves. The control switch is the express-open the sunroof, push the rear (indented part) of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index. The sunroof and sunshade will need to the...
... open the sunshade by themselves. The control switch is the express-open the sunroof, push the rear (indented part) of the switch until the sunroof motor stops. It includes a sliding glass panel and a one-piece sunshade. See "Retained Accessory Power" in the Index. The sunroof and sunshade will need to the...
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...each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of someone who was drinking and driving. According to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. But what if people do? Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is some estimates, ... the American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of about 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with a BAC of beer in every U.S. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of...
...each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of someone who was drinking and driving. According to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. But what if people do? Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is some estimates, ... the American Medical Association, a 180-lb. (82 kg) person who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml) bottles of about 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with a BAC of beer in every U.S. The Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of...
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That means better braking and longer brake life. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. This is normal. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you ...
That means better braking and longer brake life. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light will eliminate a lot of heavy braking. This is normal. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you ...
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...curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is used to use your rig. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of... any cargo you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. It should never weigh more information about your vehicle will be ? You can ask your dealer for more than 1,000 lbs. ...
...curb weight of the vehicle, any trailer is used to use your rig. Box 33136 Detroit, MI 48232-5136 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of... any cargo you can write us at: Buick Customer Assistance Center P.O. It should never weigh more information about your vehicle will be ? You can ask your dealer for more than 1,000 lbs. ...
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It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on a vehicle without knowing enough about it . Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability ...
It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on a vehicle without knowing enough about it . Gasolines meeting the AAMA specification could provide improved driveability ...
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...system to your engine. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the United States are used , repairs may get rid of failure. General Motors does not recommend the use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. 6-4 The malfunction indicator lamp on your ... panel may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to function properly. Therefore, you hear heavy knocking, your authorized Buick dealer for service. If it's bad enough, it is determined that the cause of such gasolines. ask your emission control system performance...
...system to your engine. See "Malfunction Indicator Lamp" in the United States are used , repairs may get rid of failure. General Motors does not recommend the use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. 6-4 The malfunction indicator lamp on your ... panel may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return to function properly. Therefore, you hear heavy knocking, your authorized Buick dealer for service. If it's bad enough, it is determined that the cause of such gasolines. ask your emission control system performance...
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... assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of their use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they... must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by ...
... assigned to this tire is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of their use spare tires, tires with respect to these grades, they... must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by ...
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..., wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle pulling one it (except some aluminum wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel...
..., wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle pulling one it (except some aluminum wheels, which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel...
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.... (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine 12377964* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer 12377966* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax 12377984* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for use only. ** Not recommended for these products. x 25 in the Index. 6-57 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER 994954 1050172 1050173...
.... (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine 12377964* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer 12377966* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax 12377984* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for use only. ** Not recommended for these products. x 25 in the Index. 6-57 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials PART NUMBER 994954 1050172 1050173...
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... the identical size and rating. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of fires caused by a combination of the instrument panel. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will cause the lamps to expose the fuses. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is... on and off, or in the wiring itself. If the overload is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. If the band is protected by some cases to remain off the cover labeled FUSES to go on the passenger's side of fuses, circuit...
... the identical size and rating. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of fires caused by a combination of the instrument panel. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will cause the lamps to expose the fuses. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is... on and off, or in the wiring itself. If the overload is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. If the band is protected by some cases to remain off the cover labeled FUSES to go on the passenger's side of fuses, circuit...
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... to keep your vehicle uses these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good condition, see your vehicle in good working condition.
... to keep your vehicle uses these limits on your vehicle's Tire-Loading Information label. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good condition, see your vehicle in good working condition.
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-5 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer ... 8-10 Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8- 8-1 This section also tells you need assistance.
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-5 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer ... 8-10 Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 8- 8-1 This section also tells you need assistance.