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Replace A Plastic Drain Cock That Has Come Out
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is it possible to completely eliminate the parking pawl and the transmission still function properly...
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Is There A Wiper Delay Fuse On 96 Century And Where
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Popular 1996 Buick Century Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... under different conditions. Maintenanceschedule...7-1 This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-7. Index
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9-1
Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. It also gives you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or
overheated engine, etc...
Owner's Manual - Page 68
This locks your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can remove the key.
During this breaking-in guideline every time you get newbrake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer ... you turn the switch to five positions. '
New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE:
Your modern Buick doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it toward you. Don't make full-throttle starts...
Owner's Manual - Page 110
... on , you still have brakes, but you 're driving, your engine, turn the ignition off .
Your regular brake system may notice that the pedal is harder to push. If the light flasheswhen you're driving,you don't have anti-lock brakes and there could be a problem with the anti-lock brake system warning light flashing can lead to...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
...oil problem. If you experience this oil pressure warning light may have a problem with quality fuel (see "Fuel" in the Index). Engine OilPressure Light
If you have developed.
You may go away once the engine...the engine if this as designed. Have you recently changed brands of the above steps havemade the light turn the light off. It will be have your oil, this condition, changethe...
Owner's Manual - Page 120
...normal cooling on cool,but sunny days. Thisreduces engine load,resulting in these two settings.
The air conditioner compressor operates in all air conditioning positions, and in two ways. To quickly... about 40°F (4.5"C). This setting recirculates much of work your air conditioner'scompressor will send heated air through the heater ducts, and some through the heater dl s. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
...light will turn off automatically after about 10 minutes of the switch. In winter, it is needed, slide the upper lever to the temperature desired.
3-3 Rotate the control next to the outlets to remove... to VENT. Ventilation System
REAR
! Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the heater or the air conditioning fan is through ventilation system supplies outside temperatures...
Owner's Manual - Page 148
... proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in through them veryslowly.
And be prepared to others.
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
NOTICE:
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. Never drive through water that slightly is to help...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
... fire because you keep driving with no sign of the vehicle until the engine iscool.
The costly repairs would not be badly damaged. Stop your warranty.
5-13 Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperaturegage or the warning light about ahot engine onyour Buick's instrument panel. If you keep driving when your vehicle can be covered...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
...Engine The coolant level should be at the FULL HOT mark.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump... or somewhere else in the cooling system.
2.2L L4 Engine
5-16
Owner's Manual - Page 218
... the level somewhere in the following chart:
6-12 What Kind of Oil to put into your vehicle can be sure you use the right kind. Just fill itenough to 'Use
Oils recommended for your engine is at or below the ADD line, then you'll need to use. Push the dipstick all the way...
Owner's Manual - Page 219
...'s going to be added. HOT WEATHER
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+ 100- Failure use the to recommended oil can use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. WOK FOR THIS SYMBOL
NOTICE:
Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines "Starburst" symbol. Your Buick dealer is best for your vehicle.
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Owner's Manual - Page 235
... reservoir mightgo down to a low level, your brake fluid. Add brake fluid only when work is done on the spill engine. See "Brake System Warning Light" in the Index. The fluidwill burn if the engineis hot enough. When your brake fluid falls to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. Brakes
Bra
goes back up. So, it can...
Owner's Manual - Page 237
.... When tires are removed for wear, and evenly torque wheel nuts in wear indicators that sooner or later your brakes. When you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have built-in the proper sequence to an accident.
When you are first appliedor lightly applied. Brake Pedal Travel
NOTICE:
Continuing to help prevent brake pulsation. Brake Wear
Your Buick has...
Owner's Manual - Page 268
Refrigerant (R=l34a),Air Conditioning* 2.2L (Code 4) ...1.75 lbs. (0.8kg) 3.1L V6 (Code M) ...2.0 Ibs. (0.9kg) *See "Air Conditioning Refrigerants" later in this section. NOTE: All capacities areapprox.imate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual.
6-62 Power Steering Pump Only 2.2L L4 (Code 4) ...1 pint (0.47 L) 3.1L V6 (Code M) ...1 pint (0....
Owner's Manual - Page 270
Air Cleaner Element 2.2L L4 ...AC Type A-905C 3.1L V6 ...AC Q p e A-925C Engine Oil Filter All Engines ...Type PF-47 AC PCV Valve 2.2L L4 ...AC Type CV-900C 3.1L... needs in refrigerant, be sure proper refrigerant is used.
the If the air conditioning system your Buick dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are same.
Owner's Manual - Page 272
... checked whenever you what should be needed to get the service information GM publishes. See "Service and Owner Publications" in good condition. "Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your Buick dealer's service department or another qualified service center do some products GM recommends to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
... wear or lack of -position parts as wellas open seams, holes, loose connections or other conditions which should let your driving habits the exhaust system.Look for surface condition. replace as needed .
Steering, Suspensionand Front- See "Serviceand Owner Publications" in the Index. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for broken, damaged, missing or...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
... is Courtesy Transportation, a program which will reimburse you receive. If you are under 21 years of a rental car, bus or even a cab. Please consult your 1996 Buick new car warranty (36 month/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first), is available only in the United States and Canada.
8-5 Courtesy Transportation...
Owner's Manual - Page 329
.... Storage ...Ashtrays ...2-42
Audio Equipment. Tire ...6-5 I -2 1 How Does it Restrain ...1-23 How it Works ...1-22 1-22 Location ...Readiness Light ...1-21?2-49 1-25 Servicing ...2-23 What Makes it Inflate ...What Will You See After it Inflates ...1-24 When Should it Inflate ...1-23 6-14 Aircleaner ...3-2 Air Conditioning ...6-64 Air Conditioning Refrigerants ...6-43 Alignment and Balance...
Owner's Manual - Page 335
...and Babies ...1-31 Station Wagon Third Seat Passenger Position ...1-27 Use During Pregnancy ...1-25 1-8, 2-49 Warning Light ...WhyTheyWork ...1-9 Safety ...Tires ...
Air Conditioning ...Remote 2-4 Keyless Entry ...Trunk Release ...2-7 Replacement Bulbs ...6-60 Parts ...6-64 6-44 Wheel ...Reporting Safety Defects ...8-7 Restraints Child ...1-33 Checking ...1-46 1-4 Head ...Replacing Parts...
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