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    yellow blue i The 1999 Buick Century Owner ’ s Manual 1 - 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly . It also explains the air bag system. 2 - 1 Features and Contr ols This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3 - 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells ...

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    yellow blue ii GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK, the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTUR Y are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. W e reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canad ...

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    yellow blue iii How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner ’ s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly . Index A good place ...

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    yellow blue iv V ehicle Damage W arnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty , and it could be costly . But the notice will tell ...

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    yellow blue v For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJUR Y PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BA TTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS A VOID SP ARKS OR FLAMES SP ARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BA TTERY These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK F ASTEN SEA T B ...

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    yellow blue vi ✍ NOTES ...

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    1- yellow blue 1-1 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly . Y ou can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. 1 - 2 Seats and Seat Controls 1 - 5 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone 1 - 9 Here Are Questions ...

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    yellow blue 1-2 Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you how to adjust the seats and explains the reclining seatbacks and head restraints. Manual Front Seat CAUTION: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you pus ...

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    yellow blue 1-3 6-W ay Power Seat (If Equipped) Y ou may have a six - way power driver ’ s seat and a six - way power passenger’ s seat (if equipped). This switch is designed to imitate the movements of your seat cushion. The driver ’ s switch is located on the left side of the driver ’ s seat cushion. The passenger’ s switch is located o ...

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    yellow blue 1-4 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re r eclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be against your body . Inste ...

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    yellow blue 1-5 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly . It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. And it explains the air bag system. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly . If you are in a crash and you’re not ...

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    yellow blue 1-6 In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’ s why: They work. Y ou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes ...

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    yellow blue 1-7 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. ...

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    yellow blue 1-8 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ... or the instrument panel ... ...

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    yellow blue 1-9 or the safety belts! W ith safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’ s why safety belts make such good sense. Here Ar e Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers Q: W on’t I be trapped in the veh ...

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    yellow blue 1-10 Q: If I’m a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you’re in an accident -- even one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. ...

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    yellow blue 1-1 1 Driver Position This part describes the driver ’ s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap - shoulder belt. Here’ s how to wear it properly . 1. Close and lock the door . 2. Adjust the seat (to see how , see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acro ...

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    yellow blue 1-12 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. T o make the lap part tight, pull down on the buck ...

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    yellow blue 1-13 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. T o move it down, squeeze the release lever and the shoulder belt guide as shown and move the height adjuster to the desired position. Y ou can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt gu ...

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    yellow blue 1-14 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit against your body . ...

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    yellow blue 1-15 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be ther e, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle ...

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    yellow blue 1-16 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt w ...

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    yellow blue 1-17 Q: What’ s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . CAUTION: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact for ces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it. ...

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    yellow blue 1-18 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way . Before you close the door , be sure the belt is out of the way . If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Lik ...

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    yellow blue 1-19 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it’ s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Right Front Passenger Position T o learn how to wear the right front ...

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    yellow blue 1-20 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system: CAUTION: Y ou can be severely injur ed or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you have air bags. W earing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Air ...

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    yellow blue 1-21 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. This is true even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Air bags plus lap - shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s ...

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    yellow blue 1-22 How the Air Bag System W orks Where ar e the air bags? The driver ’ s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger ’ s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side. ...

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    yellow blue 1-23 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person. The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear . Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any ...

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    yellow blue 1-24 How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near - frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’ s upper body , stopping the ...

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    yellow blue 1-25 Y our vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver ’ s safety belt usage at deployment. Some modules also record speed, engine rpm, brake and throttle d ...

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    yellow blue 1-26 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor . T o make the belt longer , tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. ...

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    yellow blue 1-27 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap - shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be ab ...

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    yellow blue 1-28 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap - Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap - shoulder belts. Here’ s how to wear one properly . 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, l ...

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    yellow blue 1-29 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way , it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure ...

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    yellow blue 1-30 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulde ...

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    yellow blue 1-31 T o unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt aw ...

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    yellow blue 1-32 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. ...

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    yellow blue 1-33 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the ...

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    yellow blue 1-34 Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says childr ...

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    yellow blue 1-35 CAUTION: Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant r estraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’ s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay low on the hips, as it should. Instead, the belt will l ...

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    yellow blue 1-36 CAUTION: Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can’t hold it. For example, in a crash CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 - lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 - lb. (1 10 ...

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    yellow blue 1-37 Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. Q: What are the differ ent types of add - on child restraints? A: Add - on child restraints are available in four basic types. When selecting a child restraint, take into consideration not only th ...

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    yellow blue 1-38 A rear - facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear - facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’ s head, neck and body can have the support they need in a frontal cra ...

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    yellow blue 1-39 A forward - facing child restraint (C - E) positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward - facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to 102 cm) in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint ...

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    yellow blue 1-40 A booster seat (F , G) is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of age. A booster seat is designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’ s safety belt system. Booster seats with shields use lap - only belts; however , booster seats w ...

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    yellow blue 1-41 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Y ou may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restra ...

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    yellow blue 1-42 CAUTION: A child in a child restraint in the center fr ont seat can be badly injured or killed by the right fr ont passenger air bag if it inflates, even though your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Never secur e a child restraint in the center front seat. It’ s always better to secure a child restraint in the rear s ...

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    yellow blue 1-43 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . 1. Put the ...

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    yellow blue 1-44 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward - facing child restraint, you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restrain ...

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    yellow blue 1-45 T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt and let it go back all the way . The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Y ou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructi ...

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    yellow blue 1-46 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’ s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be abl ...

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    yellow blue 1-47 T o remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’ s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger . Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Y our vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear - facing child restraint in this seat. Here’ s why: CAUTION: ...

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    yellow blue 1-48 Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward - facing child restraint in the right front seat. Y ou’ll be using the lap - shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child r ...

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    yellow blue 1-49 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. T o tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. Y ou may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child ...

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    yellow blue 1-50 Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’ s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap - shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are res ...

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    yellow blue 1-51 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two childr en are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spr ead the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injur ed. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Q: What if a child is wearing a lap - shoulder belt, but the child is so small that ...

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    yellow blue 1-52 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap - shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way , in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’ s force would then be applied right on the child’ s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal ...

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    yellow blue 1-53 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’ s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender . It’ s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear , so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will ...

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    yellow blue 1-54 ✍ NOTES ...

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    2- yellow blue 2-1 Section 2 Featur es and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly -- and what to do if you have a problem. 2 - 2 Keys 2 ...

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    yellow blue 2-2 Keys CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle with children. ...

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    yellow blue 2-3 The ignition key is for the ignition only . The door key is for the doors and all other locks. The ignition and door keys don’t have plugs. Y our dealer or Buick Premium Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys. If you need a new ignition or door key , contact your dealer who can obtain the correct key code, or , in an emerg ...

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    yellow blue 2-4 Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers -- especially childr en -- can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is locked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: Y ou increase the chance ...

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    yellow blue 2-5 Power Door Locks Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. The lever on each rear door works only that door ’ s lock. It won’t lock or unlock all the doors. Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks is a standard featur ...

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    yellow blue 2-6 The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine not running, the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN: 1. Apply your regular brakes. 2. Press and hold the power door lock switch. While holding the door lock switch, move the shift le ...

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    yellow blue 2-7 2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. Insert your key into this lock and turn it upward. This will engage the safety lock. T o disengage the feature, turn the lock downward. 3. Close the door . 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feat ...

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    yellow blue 2-8 This device complies with RSS - 210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to this system by other ...

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    yellow blue 2-9 Instant Alarm This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter . Y our vehicle’ s ignition must be off for the Instant Alarm to work. When you press the horn button on the remote keyless entry transmitter , your vehicle’ s headlamps will flash, the horn will honk repeatedl ...

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    yellow blue 2-10 The operating mode of the Security Feedback unlock feature will be changed when you perform the following sequence with your vehicle’ s doors closed and the ignition key in RUN: Press and hold the power door unlock switch. While holding the door unlock switch, press and release the RKE transmitter unlock button. This will start t ...

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    yellow blue 2-1 1 If you wish to let the Delayed Locking feature complete the locking of the vehicle, no additional action is required. The Delayed Locking feature will lock the doors automatically after all the doors have been closed for a period of five seconds. During this five second period, any door may be reopened, at which time the three pos ...

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    yellow blue 2-12 Matching T ransmitter(s) T o Y our V ehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer . Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer . When the d ...

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    yellow blue 2-13 T o replace the battery: 1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the back of the transmitter . Gently pry apart the front and back. 2. Remove the old battery and replace it with the new one. (Use type CR2032 or an equivalent.) Make sure the positive (+) side of the battery is facing down. Do not use a metal object to r ...

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    yellow blue 2-14 T runk CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the trunk open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body ...

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    yellow blue 2-15 Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’ s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leav ...

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    yellow blue 2-16 Clean and dry the key . W ait about three minutes and try again. If the starter still won’t work, and the key appears to be clean and dry , wait about three minutes and try another ignition key . At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the starter won’t work with ...

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    yellow blue 2-17 Ignition Positions CAUTION: Leaving childr en in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many r easons. A child or others could be injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in the vehicle with children. W ith the ignition key in the igni ...

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    yellow blue 2-18 NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you ar e using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could br eak the key or the ignition switch. If none ...

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    yellow blue 2-19 2. If your engine won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. T ry pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in ST AR T for up to 15 seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. NOTICE: Y our engine is designed to work with ...

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    yellow blue 2-20 T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is attached to the underside of the vehicle’ s diagonal brace, which is located above the air cleaner assembly . 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10 - volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an unground ...

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    yellow blue 2-21 Maximum engine speed is limited on automatic transaxle vehicles when you’re in P ARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) to protect driveline components from improper operation. There are several different positions for your shift lever . P ARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’ s the best position to use when you start your engine because ...

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    yellow blue 2-22 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. NOTICE: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. T o rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow , ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see “If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, ...

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    yellow blue 2-23 AUT OMA TIC OVERDRIVE ( ): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: Going less than 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator pedal all the way down. Y ou’ll shift down to the next gear and have more po ...

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    yellow blue 2-24 SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy . Y ou can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. NOTICE: Don’t drive in SECOND (2) for more than 25 miles (40 km), or at speeds over 55 mph (90 km ...

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    yellow blue 2-25 Parking Brake T o set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot and push the parking brake pedal with your left foot. When you lift your left foot, the parking ...

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    yellow blue 2-26 Shifting Into P ARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injured. T o be sure your vehicle won’t move, even whe ...

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    yellow blue 2-27 Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. T urn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in P ARK (P). Leaving Y our V ehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 88

    yellow blue 2-28 T orque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into P ARK (P) properly , the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transaxle. Y ou may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P ARK (P). This is called “torque lock.” T o prevent torque lock, set the parki ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 89

    yellow blue 2-29 If you cannot shift out of P ARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing it all the way into P ARK (P) while keeping the brake pedal pushed down. Then move the shift lever out of P ARK (P). If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t shift out of P ARK (P), try this: 1. T urn the ignition key to OFF . 2. Apply ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 90

    yellow blue 2-30 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. Y ou might have exhaust coming in if: Y our exhaust system sounds strange or different. Y our vehicle gets rusty underneath. Y our vehicle was damaged in a collision. Y o ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 91

    yellow blue 2-31 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P ARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Y our vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly . Y ou or others could be injure ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 92

    yellow blue 2-32 The driver ’ s window switch has an express - down feature. This switch is labeled AUTO. T ap the rear of the switch, and the driver ’ s window will open a small amount. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way down, the window will go all the way down. T o stop the window while it is lowering, press the front of the sw ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 93

    yellow blue 2-33 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes your: T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer W indshield W ipers W indshield W asher Cruise Control (If Equipped) Flash - to - Pass T urn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has the following posit ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 94

    yellow blue 2-34 A chime will sound if you leave your turn signal on for more than 3/4 mile (1.2 km). Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer T o change your headlamps from low beams to high beams, or high to low , pull the multifunction lever all the way toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel also will b ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 95

    yellow blue 2-35 snow . Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to LO, the shorter the delay between wipes. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. Heavy snow or ice can o ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 96

    yellow blue 2-36 Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). When you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. CAUTION: Cruise contr ol can be danger ous where you can’t drive safely at a steady speed. So, don’t use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise contr ol can be danger ous on sl ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 97

    yellow blue 2-37 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch from ON to R/A (Resume/Accelerate) for about half a sec ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 98

    yellow blue 2-38 Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 99

    yellow blue 2-39 Push the knob in all the way to turn off the lamps. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver ’ s door when you turn the ignition switch to OFF , LOCK or ACCESSOR Y with the lamps on. Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehic ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 100

    yellow blue 2-40 Y ou can customize the vehicle to activate Delayed Headlamp Illumination when your vehicle’ s ignition is turned off under the conditions described above, or you may choose not to activate this feature under any conditions. Y ou can turn the feature on and off when you perform the following sequence with the doors closed and the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 101

    yellow blue 2-41 Illuminated Entry includes a feature called Theater Dimming. W ith Theater Dimming, the lamps don’t just turn off at the end of the delay time. Instead, they slowly dim after the delay time until they go out. The delay time is canceled if you turn the ignition key to RUN or ST AR T , so the lamps will dim right away . When the ig ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 102

    yellow blue 2-42 Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps Use the switch next to each lamp to turn them on and off. Dome Lamp (If Equipped) The dome lamp will come on when you open the doors. Battery Rundown Protection Y our vehicle has a feature to help prevent you from draining the battery in case you accidentally leave the interior courtesy lamps, reading/ ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 103

    yellow blue 2-43 Electrochr omic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) Y our vehicle may have an electrochromic day/night rearview mirror . Push the button in the center of the mirror to turn this feature on. The mirror will darken gradually to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. This may take a few moments. The mirror ’ s two outer ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 104

    yellow blue 2-44 Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) If you have this feature, the driver ’ s side outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the electrochromic automatic dimming rearview mirror . (See “Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rea ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 105

    yellow blue 2-45 Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped) Y ou may also have an armrest located within the center back seat of your vehicle. It may have a storage area and cupholders. T o open, pull up on the lever at the end of the armrest and lift. T wo cupholders will then be accessible and you will have access to the storage compartment area. T runk ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 106

    yellow blue 2-46 Sun V isors T o block out glare, you can swing down the visors. Y ou can also move them from side to side. The visors also have extenders that you can pull out for added coverage. V isor V anity Mirrors Open the cover to expose the vanity mirror . If your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on when you o ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 107

    yellow blue 2-47 See “Retained Accessory Power” in the Index. The control switch is located overhead on the headliner . T o open the astroroof, push the rear (indented part) of the switch once and the astroroof will open to the vent position only . Y ou will need to open the sunshade by hand. Push the rear of the switch a second time and the as ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 108

    yellow blue 2-48 The Instrument Panel -- Y our Information System A. Lamp Controls B. Instrument Cluster C. V ents D. Glove Box E. Audio System F . Climate Controls ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 109

    yellow blue 2-49 Instrument Panel Cluster Standard Cluster: United States V ersion Shown, Canadian Similar Y our instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. Y ou’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel is in your tank and many other things you need to drive safely and economically . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 110

    yellow blue 2-50 Speedometer and Odometer Y our speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Y our odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles (used in the United States) or in kilometers (used in Canada). Y our vehicle has a tamper - resistant odometer . If you see ERROR, ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 111

    yellow blue 2-51 When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual’ s advice. W aiting to do repairs can be costly -- and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gage ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 112

    yellow blue 2-52 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, as a check to show you it’ s working. Then it should go out. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have a loose accessory belt or another elec ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 113

    yellow blue 2-53 When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t release fully . If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. Anti-Lock Brake System W arning Light If the anti - lock brak ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 114

    yellow blue 2-54 If the Enhanced T raction System warning light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly . The warning light will come on when you set your parking brake with the engine running, and it will stay on if your parking brake doesn’t r ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 115

    yellow blue 2-55 Low T raction Light If you have the Enhanced T raction System, this light will also come on when the system is limiting wheel spin. Y ou may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. Slippery road conditions may exist if the low traction light comes on, so adjust your driving accordingly . The light will stay on for a fe ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 116

    yellow blue 2-56 Engine Coolant T emperature Gage Y ou have a gage that shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your engine is too hot! That reading means the same thing as the warning light. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving cond ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 117

    yellow blue 2-57 Low Ti r e Light The low tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure in one tire. After the system has “learned” tire pressures with properly inflated tires, the LOW TIRE light will come on if low tire inflation in one tire becomes 12 psi (83 kPa) lower than the other three tires. The tire pres ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 118

    yellow blue 2-58 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) Y our vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On - Board Diagnostics - Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 119

    yellow blue 2-59 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emission ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 120

    yellow blue 2-60 Are you low on fuel? As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire. The system can detect this. Adding fuel should correct this condition. Make sure to install the fuel cap properly . See “Filling Y our T ank? ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 121

    yellow blue 2-61 CAUTION: Don’t keep driving if the oil pressur e is low . If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Y ou or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. NOTICE: Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not cover ed by your warranty . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 122

    yellow blue 2-62 Change Oil Soon Light The CHANGE OIL SOON light should come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine. If the light doesn’t come on, have it serviced. If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes on and stays on after you start the engine, have the oil changed. For additional information, see “Engine Oil, When to Change” in ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 123

    yellow blue 2-63 Service V ehicle Soon Light THE SER VICE VEHICLE SOON light will come on if you have certain non - emission related vehicle problems. These problems may not be obvious and may affect vehicle performance or durability . Consult a qualified dealership for necessary repairs to maintain top vehicle performance. The light will come on b ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 124

    yellow blue 2-64 Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage: At the gas station, the pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or l ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 125

    3- yellow blue 3-1 Section 3 Comfort Contr ols and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. 3 - 2 Comfort Controls 3 - 2 Manual Single Zone Climate Control 3 - 4 Dual ComforT emp Climate Co ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 126

    yellow blue 3-2 Comfort Controls Manual Single Zone Climate Control W ith this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Fan Knob The left knob controls the amount of air you want. T o turn the fan off, turn the knob to OFF . If the airflow see ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 127

    yellow blue 3-3 BI - LEV : This setting brings in outside air and directs it two ways. Half of the air is directed through the instrument panel outlets. Most of the remaining air is directed through the floor ducts and a little to the defrost and side window vents. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the ou ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 128

    yellow blue 3-4 Heating On cold days, use HTR with the temperature knob all the way in the red area. The system will bring in outside air , heat it and send it to the floor ducts. If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater , you can use it to help your system provide warm air faster when it’ s cold outside -- 0 F ( - 18 C) or lower . An engine ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 129

    yellow blue 3-5 Driver’ s T emperature Knob The center knob sets the temperature for the driver ’ s outlets. T urn the knob toward red (clockwise) for warmer air . Turn it toward blue (counterclockwise) for cooler air . Passenger’ s T emperature Lever The bottom lever adjusts the air temperature on the passenger ’ s side independent of the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 130

    yellow blue 3-6 FRONT : This setting directs most of the air through the defroster and side window vents. Some of the air goes to the floor ducts and the side window vents. The air conditioning compressor will run automatically in this setting unless the outside temperature is below 40 F (4 C). (Even when the compressor is running, you can control ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 131

    yellow blue 3-7 Dual Automatic ComforT emp Climate Control (If Equipped) W ith this system, you set a temperature. Y ou can then either let the system automatically control airflow direction and force to maintain the temperature, or you can manually adjust it. The system works best if you keep your windows closed while using it. Automatic Control F ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 132

    yellow blue 3-8 The amber light indicates the same temperature as set for the driver . The red lights indicate a warmer temperature than that of the driver . The blue lights indicate a cooler temperature than that of the driver . Manual Control If you prefer to manually control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle, you can select ai ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 133

    yellow blue 3-9 RECIRC: This setting recirculates much of the air inside your vehicle. This setting is not permitted in FRONT defrost mode and is only permitted in WINDSHIELD/FLOOR mode if the compressor is turned on. The indicator light will be lit when recirculation is engaged, but will light for one second and then turn off if selected when not ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 134

    yellow blue 3-10 NOTICE: Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license or decal across the defogger grid. NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on the inside of the rear window . If you do, you could cut or damage the warming grid, and the repairs wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . V entilation System Adjust the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 135

    yellow blue 3-1 1 V entilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and defroster will work far better , reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. When you enter a vehicle in cold weather , adjust the mode knob or button to FLOOR and the fan to the highest spe ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 136

    yellow blue 3-12 AM-FM Stereo Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clo ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 137

    yellow blue 3-13 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press the AM - FM button to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 138

    yellow blue 3-14 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette T ape Player (If Equipped) Playing the Radio V OLUME: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. T o increase volume and turn the radio on, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease volume and turn the radio off. RECALL: Press the upper knob briefly to recall the s ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 139

    yellow blue 3-15 PUSHBUTT ONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. Y ou can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2). Just: 1. T urn the radio on. 2. Press AM - FM to select the band. 3. T une in the desired station. 4. Press and hold one of the six numbered buttons. The sound will mute. When it returns ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 140

    yellow blue 3-16 While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, F ADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 141

    yellow blue 3-17 (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The display will show either OFF or ON for a few seconds when you press the button. Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. EJECT ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 142

    yellow blue 3-18 Playing the Radio V OLUME: Press this knob to turn the system on and off. T o increase volume, turn the knob clockwise. T urn it counterclockwise to decrease the volume. RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), p ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 143

    yellow blue 3-19 AUT O SET : Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons (depending on which band (AM or FM) you are listening to). AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete. T o return to the stations you manually set, press ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 144

    yellow blue 3-20 If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL. Note that the cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc players will work in your cassette tape player . Y our tape bias is set automatically . If E and a number appear on the radio display , the tape won’t play because of an e ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 145

    yellow blue 3-21 (6): Press this button to reduce background noise. The double - D symbol will appear on the display . Dolby Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby and the double - D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. AM - FM: Press this button to play the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 146

    yellow blue 3-22 RECALL: Press this button briefly to recall the station being played or to display the clock. T o change what is normally shown on the display (station or time), press the RECALL button until you see the display you want, then hold the RECALL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is off, the cl ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 147

    yellow blue 3-23 AUT O SET : Press this button and the system will seek and set the 12 strongest FM or the 6 strongest AM stations on your preset buttons. AUTO SET will flash while seeking and will remain on until this function is complete. T o return to the stations you manually set, press AUTO SET again. Setting the T one BASS: Press this knob li ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 148

    yellow blue 3-24 Y our tape bias is set automatically . If E and a number appear on the radio display , the tape won’t play because of an error . E10: The tape is tight and the player can’t turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. T urn the tape over ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 149

    yellow blue 3-25 EJECT : The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc. Press the button near the tape slot to remove a tape and the radio will play . CLN: If this message appears on the display , the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possibl ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 150

    yellow blue 3-26 (3): Press and hold this button to quickly reverse within a track. Y ou will hear sound. (4): Press and hold this button to quickly advance within a track. Y ou will hear sound. RAND (6): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order . Press RAND again to turn off random play . RECALL: Press this but ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 151

    yellow blue 3-27 Activating the Theft - Deterrent Featur e The instructions which follow explain how to enter your secret code to activate the THEFTLOCK system. It is recommended that you read through all nine steps before starting the procedure. NOTE: If you allow more than 15 seconds to elapse between any steps, the radio automatically reverts to ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 152

    yellow blue 3-28 If you enter the wrong code eight times, INOP will appear on the display . Y ou will have to wait an hour with the ignition on before you can try again. When you try again, you will only have three more chances (eight tries per chance) to enter the correct code before INOP appears. If you lose or forget your code, contact your deal ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 153

    yellow blue 3-29 Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped) If your vehicle has this feature, you can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. SEEK: Press the up or down arrow to tune to the next or previous radio station. If a cassette tape or compact disc is playing, the player will advance to the next or previou ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 154

    yellow blue 3-30 Understanding Radio Reception AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however , can cause stations to interfere with each other . AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. T ry reducing the treble to reduce this noise if you ever get it. FM Stereo FM stere ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 155

    yellow blue 3-31 Care of Y our Cassette T ape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality , ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of t ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 156

    yellow blue 3-32 Care of Y our Compact Discs Handle discs carefully . Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge. Be sure never to touch the s ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 157

    yellow blue 3-33 If you choose to add a cellular telephone to your vehicle, and the antenna needs to be attached to the glass, be sure that you do not damage the grid lines for the AM - FM antenna. There is enough space between the lines to attach a cellular telephone antenna without interfering with radio reception. On cars equipped with the rear ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 158

    yellow blue 3-34 ✍ NOTES ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 159

    4- yellow blue 4-1 Section 4 Y our Driving and the Road Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. W e’ve also included many other useful tips on driving. 4 - 2 Defensive Driving 4 - 3 Drunken Driving 4 - 6 Control of a V ehicle 4 - 6 Braking 4 - 10 Steering 4 - 12 Off - Road Recove ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 160

    yellow blue 4-2 Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively . Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.) Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect th ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 161

    yellow blue 4-3 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy . It’ s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year . Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment Muscular Coordination V ision Attentiveness. Police records ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 162

    yellow blue 4-4 It’ s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour , the person’ s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level. There is a gender difference, t ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 163

    yellow blue 4-5 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be careful” isn’t the right answer . What if there’ s an emergency , a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might no ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 164

    yellow blue 4-6 Control of a V ehicle Y ou have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator . All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you’re driving on snow or ice, it’ s easy to ask more of those control sy ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 165

    yellow blue 4-7 A void needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Y our brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Y our brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 166

    yellow blue 4-8 Here’ s how anti - lock works. Let’ s say the road is wet. Y ou’re driving safely . Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. Y ou slam on the brakes. Here’ s what happens with ABS. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 167

    yellow blue 4-9 Remember: Anti - lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 168

    yellow blue 4-10 When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if there’ s a problem. See “Enhanced T raction System W arning Light” in the Index. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly . T o limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you sho ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 169

    yellow blue 4-1 1 A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here’ s why: Experienced driver or beginner , each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 170

    yellow blue 4-12 An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly , and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have av ...

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    yellow blue 4-13 Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two - lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two - lane highway is a potentially dangerous move, since the passing ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 172

    yellow blue 4-14 Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder , and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror , activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane. (Remember that your right outside ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 173

    yellow blue 4-15 Of course, traction is reduced when water , snow , ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety , you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited. While driving on a surface ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 174

    yellow blue 4-16 Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively . Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Y our headlamps ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 175

    yellow blue 4-17 Driving in Rain and on W et Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire - to - road traction isn’t as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don’t have much tread left, you’ll get even less traction. It’ s always wise to go slower and be ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 176

    yellow blue 4-18 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. T ry to avoid puddles. But if you can’t, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: W et brakes can cause accidents. They won’t work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to o ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 177

    yellow blue 4-19 Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water . This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Hydroplaning doesn’ t happen often. But it can if yo ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 178

    yellow blue 4-20 City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. Y ou’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 179

    yellow blue 4-21 Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driv ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 180

    yellow blue 4-22 The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer , not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long T rip Make sure you’re ready . Try to be well rested. If you must start when y ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 181

    yellow blue 4-23 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever . There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery , along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 182

    yellow blue 4-24 If you drive regularly in steep country , or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Know how to go down hi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 183

    yellow blue 4-25 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter . Y ou may want to put winter emergency supplies in your trunk. Include an ice scraper , a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a cou ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 184

    yellow blue 4-26 Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However , if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. Y ou’ll have a lot less traction or “grip” and will need to be very careful. What’ s the worst time for ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 185

    yellow blue 4-27 Y our anti - lock brakes improve your vehicle’ s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti - lock braking system, you’ll want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See “Anti - Lock” in the Index. Allow greater following distance on any slippery road. W atch for ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 186

    yellow blue 4-28 T ie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow . Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats -- anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep war ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 187

    yellow blue 4-29 Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. T o help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous e ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 188

    yellow blue 4-30 Loading Y our V ehicle T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry . The Tire - Loading Information label is inside the trunk lid. The label tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number o ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 189

    yellow blue 4-31 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or r ear GA WR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. NOTICE: Y our warranty does not ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 190

    yellow blue 4-32 T owing a T railer CAUTION: If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly , you can lose control when you pull a trailer . For example, if the trailer is too heavy , the brakes may not work well -- or even at all. Y ou and your passengers could be seriously injured. Y ou may also damage your vehicle; the resulting rep ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 191

    yellow blue 4-33 If Y ou Do Decide T o Pull A T railer If you do, here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 192

    yellow blue 4-34 Y ou can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Buick Customer Relations Center P .O. Box 5039 T roy , MI 48007 - 5039 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 W eight of the T railer T ongue The tong ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 193

    yellow blue 4-35 T otal W eight on Y our V ehicle’ s Tir es Be sure your vehicle’ s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. Y ou’ll find these numbers on the T ire - Loading Information label (found inside the trunk lid) or see “Loading Y our V ehicle” in the Index. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your veh ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 194

    yellow blue 4-36 Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector , lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 195

    yellow blue 4-37 T urn Signals When T owing a T railer When you tow a trailer , your vehicle may need a different turn signal flasher and/or extra wiring. Check with your dealer . The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 196

    yellow blue 4-38 When Y ou Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: Start your engine; Shift into a gear; and Release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Main ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 197

    5- yellow blue 5-1 Section 5 Pr oblems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5 - 2 Hazard W arning Flashers 5 - 2 Other W arning Devices 5 - 3 Jump Starting 5 - 8 T owing Y our V ehicle 5 - 9 Engine Overheating 5 - 12 Cooling System 5 - 20 If a T ire Goes Flat 5 - 21 Changing a Flat T ire 5 - 32 C ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 198

    yellow blue 5-2 Hazard W arning Flashers Y our hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Y our front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. Press the switch on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Y our hazard warning flashers work no m ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 199

    yellow blue 5-3 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. But please follow the steps below to do it safely . CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They conta ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 200

    yellow blue 5-4 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other . If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. Y ou wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. T o avoid the possibility of the vehicles ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 201

    yellow blue 5-5 5. Find the positive (+) and negative ( - ) terminals on each battery . Y our vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal. The terminal is on the same side of the engine compartment as your battery . T o uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, squeeze the sides of the red plastic cap and pull the cap upward. Y ou shou ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 202

    yellow blue 5-6 6. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) and negative ( - ) will go to negative ( - ) or a heavy , unpainted metal eng ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 203

    yellow blue 5-7 9. Now connect the black negative ( - ) cable to the good battery’ s negative ( - ) terminal. Don’t let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( - ) cable doesn’ t go to the dead battery . It goes to a heavy , unpainted, metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery . 10 ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 204

    yellow blue 5-8 T owing Y our V ehicle CAUTION: T o help avoid serious personal injury to you or others: Never let passengers ride in a vehicle that is being towed. Never tow faster than safe or posted speeds. Never tow with damaged parts not fully secured. Never get under your vehicle after it has been lifted by the tow truck. Always secur e the v ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 205

    yellow blue 5-9 Engine Overheating Y ou will find a coolant temperature gage and a hot engine warning light on your instrument panel. See “Engine Coolant T emperature Gage” and “Engine Coolant T emperature W arning Light” in the Index. Y ou also have a LOW COOLANT warning light on your instrument panel. See “Low Coolant W arning Light” ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 206

    yellow blue 5-10 If Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly , even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. W ait until there is no sign of steam or coolant befor e y ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 207

    yellow blue 5-1 1 If No Steam Is Coming From Y our Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day . Stop after high - speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. T ow a trailer . If you get the over ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 208

    yellow blue 5-12 Cooling System When you decide it’ s safe to lift the hood, here’ s what you’ll see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Coolant Recovery T ank CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 209

    yellow blue 5-13 The coolant level should be at or above the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator , water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Don’t touch them. If you do, you ca ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 210

    yellow blue 5-14 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 211

    yellow blue 5-15 NOTICE: In cold weather , water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the pr oper coolant mixture. CAUTION: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 212

    yellow blue 5-16 CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly . They are under pr essure, and if you turn the radiator pressur e cap -- even a little -- they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressur e cap, is hot. W ait for the cooling sys ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 213

    yellow blue 5-17 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator NOTICE: Y our engine has a specific radiator fill procedur e. Failure to follow this pr ocedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. Y ou can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no long ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 214

    yellow blue 5-18 3. After the engine cools, open the coolant air bleed valves. There are two bleed valves. One is located on the thermostat housing. The other is located on the thermostat bypass tube. 4. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. (See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for more i ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 215

    yellow blue 5-19 6. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the COLD mark on the coolant recovery tank. 7. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the pressure cap off. 8. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fans. 9. By this time, the coolant level ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 216

    yellow blue 5-20 10. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the pressure cap. Be sure the arrows on the pressure cap line up like this. 1 1. Check the coolant in the recovery tank. The level in the coolant recovery tank should be at the HOT mark when the engine is ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 217

    yellow blue 5-21 Changing a Flat Tir e If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. T urn on your hazard warning flashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury . The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to cha ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 218

    yellow blue 5-22 Removing the Spare T ire and T ools (See “Compact Spare T ire” in the Index for more information about the compact spare.) 1. The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. Pull the carpeted mat up from the floor of the trunk. T urn the center nut on the compact spare cover counterclockwise to remove it. Then lift and remove the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 219

    yellow blue 5-23 3. T urn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), extension and protection guide (B) and wheel wrench (C). ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 220

    yellow blue 5-24 Wheel Center Caps T o remove a center cap, use the wrench to pry gently at the notch. Don’t use a tool that is narrower than the wrench to pry at this notch. Then pry off the cap. Wheel Covers If your vehicle is equipped with wheel covers, be sure to use a wheel wrench to begin the process of loosening the plastic wheel nut caps. ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 221

    yellow blue 5-25 Removing the Flat Tir e and Installing the Spare T ire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. 2. T urn the jack handle clockwise to raise the jack lift head a few inches. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 222

    yellow blue 5-26 3. For jacking at the vehicle’ s front location, put the jack lift head about 6 inches (15 cm) from the rear edge of the front wheel opening or just behind the two bolts as shown. 4. For jacking at the vehicle’ s rear location, put the jack lift head about 5 inches (13 cm) from the front edge of the rear wheel opening or just b ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 223

    yellow blue 5-27 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle. 6. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. 8. Install the spare tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 224

    yellow blue 5-28 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Y our wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. T ighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack ha ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 225

    yellow blue 5-29 1 1. T ighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. CAUTION: Incorr ect wheel nuts or impr operly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sur e to use the corr ect wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sur e to get new GM original equipm ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 226

    yellow blue 5-30 Storing the Flat Tir e and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. After you’ve put the compact spare tire on your vehicle, you’ll need to s ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 227

    yellow blue 5-31 Storing the Spare T ire and T ools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. The compact spare is for temporary use only . Replace the compact spare tire ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 228

    yellow blue 5-32 Compact Spare T ire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new , it can lose air after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly . It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly i ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 229

    yellow blue 5-33 If Y ou’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as “rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, but you must use caution. CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, t ...

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    yellow blue 5-34 ✍ NOTES ...

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    6- yellow blue 6-1 Section 6 Service and Appearance Car e Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care. 6 - 2 ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 232

    yellow blue 6-2 Service Y our dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. W e hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. Y ou’ll get genuine GM parts and GM - trained and supported service people. W e hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Doing Y our Own ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 233

    yellow blue 6-3 CAUTION: Y ou can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper r eplacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task. Be sur e to use the pr oper nuts, bolts and other faste ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 234

    yellow blue 6-4 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If such fuels are not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting f ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 235

    yellow blue 6-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn’t be covered by your warranty . T o check on f ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 236

    yellow blue 6-6 The tethered cap is behind a hinged door on the driver ’ s side of your vehicle. While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the fuel fill opening. T o remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. CAUTION: I ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 237

    yellow blue 6-7 NOTICE: If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit pr operly . This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and your fuel tank and emissions system may be damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in the Index. Filling a Portable Fu ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 238

    yellow blue 6-8 Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline, oil, coolant, brake ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 239

    yellow blue 6-9 Hood Release T o open the hood, first pull the handle inside the vehicle, located just below the instrument panel and to the left of the steering column. Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release. Lift the hood. ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 240

    yellow blue 6-10 When you open the hood, you’ll see: A. W indshield W asher Fluid Reservoir B. Battery C. Radiator Fill Cap D. Remote Positive (+) Battery T erminal E. Engine Coolant Recovery T ank F . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Oil Fill Cap H. Engine Oil Dipstick I. Automatic T ransaxle Fluid Dipstick J. Brake Fluid Reservoir K. En ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 241

    yellow blue 6-1 1 Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then just pull the hood down and close it firmly . Engine Oil If the LOW OIL light on the instrument panel comes on, it means you need to check your engine oil level right away . For more information, see “Low Oil Level Light” in the Index. Y ou should chec ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 242

    yellow blue 6-12 Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way . Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 243

    yellow blue 6-13 The engine oil fill cap is located toward the front of the engine near the yellow - looped engine oil dipstick handle. Be sure to fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when you’re through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 244

    yellow blue 6-14 As shown in the chart, SAE 5W - 30 is best for your vehicle. However , you can use SAE 10W - 30 if it’ s going to be 0 F ( - 18 C) or above. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W - 50. NOTICE: Use only engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 245

    yellow blue 6-15 Engine Oil Additives Don’t add anything to your oil. Y our dealer is ready to advise if you think something should be added. When to Change Engine Oil Y our vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil. This is not based on mileage, but on engine revolutions and engine operating temperature. When the c ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 246

    yellow blue 6-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located underneath a diagonal brace on the driver ’ s side of the engine. T o check or replace the air filter: 1. Loosen the wing nut on the air duct and lift up on the two clips located on the top of the filter assembly . 2. Then disconnect the duct and reposition it whi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 247

    yellow blue 6-17 Passenger Compartment Air Filter The passenger compartment air filter is located underneath your hood just below the windshield wiper arm on the passenger side (underneath the air inlet grille) of the vehicle. The filter traps most of the pollen from the air entering the air conditioning module. Like your engine’ s air cleaner fi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 248

    yellow blue 6-18 Automatic T ransaxle Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transaxle fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature r ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 249

    yellow blue 6-19 W ait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are above 90 F (32 C). At high speed for quite a while. In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather . While pulling a trailer . T o get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, whi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 250

    yellow blue 6-20 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the cross - hatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way . How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluids ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 251

    yellow blue 6-21 Radiator Pressur e Cap NOTICE: Y our radiator cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressur e - type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Be sur e the arrows on the cap line up with the overflow tube on the radiator filler neck. When you replace your radiator pressure cap, an AC ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 252

    yellow blue 6-22 NOTICE: When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX - COOL (silicate - free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX - COOL is added to the system, prematur e engine, heater core or radiator corr osion may r esult. In addition, the engine coolant will requir e change sooner -- at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whi ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 253

    yellow blue 6-23 NOTICE: If you use an improper coolant mixtur e, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost wouldn’t be cover ed by your warranty . T oo much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator , heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year , have your dealer ...

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    yellow blue 6-24 Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX - COOL coolant mixture at the coolant r ecovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. If the coolant recovery tank is completely empty , add coolant to the radiator . (See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.) CAUTION: T urning the radiator pressure cap when the engine a ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 255

    yellow blue 6-25 When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 256

    yellow blue 6-26 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer ’ s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. Adding W asher Fluid Open the cap la ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 257

    yellow blue 6-27 Brakes Brake Fluid Y our brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver ’ s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT - 3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wea ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 258

    yellow blue 6-28 What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT - 3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only . Refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Maintenance Schedule. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering th ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 259

    yellow blue 6-29 Brake W ear Y our vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built - in wear indicators that make a high - pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake peda ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 260

    yellow blue 6-30 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Y our vehicle was designed and tested with top - quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system -- for example, when your brak ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 261

    yellow blue 6-31 Bulb Replacement In this section you’ll find directions for changing the bulbs on your vehicle. See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to find the type of bulb you should use. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer service department. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 262

    yellow blue 6-32 5. Remove the rubber access cover (from behind the bulb you are replacing). 6. Quarter twist and turn the bulb socket and remove it from the lamp. 7. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the headlamp bulb socket. 8. Connect the new headlamp bulb to the wiring harness, making sure the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 263

    yellow blue 6-33 NOTICE: T o make sure your headlamps are aimed properly , read all the instructions befor e beginning. Failure to follow these instructions could cause damage to headlamp parts. The vehicle should be properly prepared as follows: The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly level surface. If necessary , pads may be used on a ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 264

    yellow blue 6-34 Passenger’ s Side Headlamp Shown B. Horizontal aim adjustment screw C. Horizontal block index plate D. V ertical aiming level Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws can be turned with an E8 T orx socket. Once the horizontal aim is adjusted, then adjust the vertical aim. 1. T urn the horizontal aiming screw until the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 265

    yellow blue 6-35 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 1. Open the trunk. 2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk. 3. Remove the bulb by turning it one - quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. T urn the bulb one - quarter of a turn clockwise to replace. 6. Close the trunk. ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 266

    yellow blue 6-36 T ail/Stop/T urn Signal Lamp 1. Remove the plastic wing nuts (A). (Pliers may be required to remove the wing nuts.) 2. Pull the taillamp housing (B) away from the body of the vehicle. 3. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket counterclockwise. 4. Pull out the socket. 5. Pull the bulb out of the socket. (There are two bul ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 267

    yellow blue 6-37 T runk Lid Applique 1. Open the trunk lid halfway . 2. Remove the wing nuts (A) from the studs on the applique. (There are eight wing nuts. Pliers may be required to remove them.) 3. Remove the applique from the trunk lid. 4. T urn the sockets (B) counterclockwise. 5. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 6. Push in the new bulb. 7. Rep ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 268

    yellow blue 6-38 Back-Up Lamp The back - up lamps are located in the trunk lid applique. (Refer to the trunk lid applique removal procedure earlier in this section for graphic and further instructions.) 1. Remove the trunk lid applique. 2. T wist and pull the back - up lamp socket from the trunk lid applique. 3. T wist and pull the bulb from the ba ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 269

    yellow blue 6-39 Windshield W iper Blade Replacement W indshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See “W iper Blade Check” in Section 7 of this manual under Part B “Owner Checks and Services” for more information. 1. T urn on the wipers to the low - wipe setting. 2. T urn off the ignition while th ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 270

    yellow blue 6-40 Tire s Y our new vehicle comes with high - quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer . If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your Buick W arranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tir es are danger ous. Overloading your tires can cause overheat ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 271

    yellow blue 6-41 Inflation -- Tir e Pressur e The T ire - Loading Information label, which is on the inside of the trunk lid, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). NOTICE: Don’t let anyone tell you th ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 272

    yellow blue 6-42 Low T ire Inflation Monitor System (If Equipped) The low tire inflation monitor system can alert you to a large change in the pressure of one tire. The system “learns” the pressure at each tire throughout the operating speed range of your vehicle. The system normally takes between 45 and 90 minutes of driving to learn the tire ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 273

    yellow blue 6-43 The red RESET button is located inside your instrument panel fuse block. The fuse block is located under the cover labeled FUSES, which is at the end of the instrument panel on the passenger ’ s side of the vehicle. The RESET button is the first button in the top row of the fuse block. The LOW TIRE light will come on and flash th ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 274

    yellow blue 6-44 When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the T ire - Loading Information label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 275

    yellow blue 6-45 When It’ s Time for New Tir es One way to tell when it’ s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Y ou need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places aroun ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 276

    yellow blue 6-46 Buying New Tir es T o find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the T ire - Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new had a T ire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on each tire’ s sidewall. When you get new tires, get ones with that same TPC Spec number . That w ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 277

    yellow blue 6-47 Uniform Tir e Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway T raffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by treadwear , traction and temperature performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The grades are molded on the sidewalls of mo ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 278

    yellow blue 6-48 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law . W arning: The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can c ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 279

    yellow blue 6-49 NOTICE: The wrong wheel can also cause pr oblems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tir e or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See “Changing a Flat T ire” in the Index for more information. Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 280

    yellow blue 6-50 Appearance Care Remember , cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 281

    yellow blue 6-51 Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often. A soft brush may be used if stains are stubborn. If a ring forms on fabric after spot cleaning, clean the entire area immediately or it will set. Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric 1. V acuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt. 2. Always clean a who ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 282

    yellow blue 6-52 Cleaning V inyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. Y ou may have to do it more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly . Use a clean cloth and a vinyl/leather cleaner . See your dealer for this product. Cleaning Leather Use a soft ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 283

    yellow blue 6-53 Cleaning Glass Surfaces Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner or a liquid household glass cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films on interior glass. (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may cause scratches. A void placing decals on the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 284

    yellow blue 6-54 Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely . Y ou can get GM - approved cleaning products from your dealer . (See “Appearance Care and Materials” in the Index.) Don’t u ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 285

    yellow blue 6-55 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped) Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Don’t use strong soaps, chemic ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 286

    yellow blue 6-56 Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away . Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into a major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch - up materials available from your dealer or other service outlets. Larger areas of finish damage ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 287

    yellow blue 6-57 GM V ehicle Care/Appearance Materials P ART NUMBER SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE 994954 23 in. x 25 in. Polishing Cloth – W ax Treated Exterior polishing cloth 1050172 16 oz. (0.473 L) T ar and Road Oil Remover Removes tar, road oil and asphalt 1050173 16 oz. (0.473 L) Chrome Cleaner and Polish Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, co ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 288

    yellow blue 6-58 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver ’ s side. Y ou can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the V ehicle Certification and Service Parts labels an ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 289

    yellow blue 6-59 Headlamp Wiring The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in the underhood electrical center . An electrical overload will cause the lamps to go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp system checked right away . Windshield W ipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circ ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 290

    yellow blue 6-60 Circuit Breaker Description A Tire Inflation Monitor Reset Button B Power W indows/Sunroof C Rear Defog D Power Seats Fuse Description 1 Not Used 4 Ignition Signal -- Hot in Run and Start -- PCM, BCM U/H Relay 5 Remote Radio Premium Sound 6 Power Mirrors 8 Panel Dimming 10 Ignition Signal -- Hot in Run, Unlock and Start -- Cluster ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 291

    yellow blue 6-61 Fuse Description 24 Stoplamps 26 Parking Lamps 27 Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop) -- Hot in ACC and Run 28 Crank Signal -- Body Control Module, Cluster , Powertrain Control Modules 29 Ignition Signal -- HV AC Control Head 30 Brake T ransmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) 31 Air Bag 32 Body Control Module 33 Hazard Flashers 34 N ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 292

    yellow blue 6-62 Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger’s Side Some fuses and relays are located in the underhood electrical center on the passenger ’ s side of the engine compartment. Fuse Description 1 ABS 2 Starter Solenoid 3 Power Seats, Rear Defog 4 High Blower , Hazard Flasher, Stoplamps, Power Mirror , Door Locks 5 Ignition Switch, BTS ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 293

    yellow blue 6-63 Relay Description 9 Cooling Fan 2 10 Cooling Fan 3 1 1 Starter Solenoid 12 Cooling Fan 1 13 Ignition Main 14 Not Used 15 A/C Clutch 16 Horn 17 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Fuel Pump 20 Not Used 21 Generator 22 ECM 23 A/C Compressor Clutch 24 Cooling Fan 25 Electronic Ignition 26 T ransaxle Fuse Description 27 Horn 28 Fuel Injector 29 Ox ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 294

    yellow blue 6-64 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamps Bulb Number Back - up 1 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Center High - Mounted Stop 3155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Parking/T urn Signal 4157NAK . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp, High Beam 9005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamp, Low Beam 9006 . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 295

    yellow blue 6-65 Engine Specifications T ype V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displacement 191 CID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firing Order 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thermostat T emperature 195 F (91 C) . . . . . . . . . . . Horsepower 160 @ 5200 . ...

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    yellow blue 6-66 ✍ NOTES ...

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    7- yellow blue 7-1 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Y our vehicle needs these services to retain its safety , dependability and emission control performance. 7 - 2 Introduction 7 - 4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services 7 - 5 Scheduled Maintenance 7 - 14 Part B: Owner Checks and Service ...

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    yellow blue 7-2 Have you pur chased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your W arranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your dealer for details. Introduction Y our V ehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the enviro ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 299

    yellow blue 7-3 How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer ’ s service department o ...

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    yellow blue 7-4 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Y our Maintenance Schedule W e at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we don’t know exactly how you’ll drive it. Y ou may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty we ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 301

    yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-5 The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km). See “Owner Checks and Services” and “ ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 302

    Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-6 7,500 Miles (12 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (Se ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 303

    yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-7 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (S ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 304

    Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-8 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving in dusty conditions. Replace filter if necessary . An Emission Contr ol Service ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 305

    yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-9 52,500 Miles (87 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (S ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 306

    Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-10 67,500 Miles (1 12 500 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. (See footnote *.) Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 307

    yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-1 1 Rotate tires. See “T ire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) Check Oil Life Monitor . If engine oil and filter are changed, reset monitor . See “Engine Oil” in the Index. An Emission Contr ol Service. ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 308

    Scheduled Maintenance yellow blue 7-12 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Contr ol Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emission Contr ol Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: – In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regula ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 309

    yellow blue Scheduled Maintenance 7-13 150,000 Miles (240 000 km) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 60 months since last service, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator , condenser , pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. An Emis ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 310

    yellow blue 7-14 Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety , dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your ...

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    yellow blue 7-15 At Least T wice a Y ear Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly . Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repair ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 312

    yellow blue 7-16 Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly . If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the steps below . 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 313

    yellow blue 7-17 Ignition T ransaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in P ARK (P). The key should come out only in LOCK. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransaxle P ARK (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When y ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 314

    yellow blue 7-18 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). Y ou should let your dealer ’ s service department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sur e any necessary repairs ar e completed at once ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 315

    yellow blue 7-19 Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have high effort or excessive wear . Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake li ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 316

    yellow blue 7-20 Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer . USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Engine Oil Engine Oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity . T o determi ...

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    yellow blue 7-21 Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval. Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, ...

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    yellow blue 7-22 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

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    yellow blue 7-23 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

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    yellow blue 7-24 Maintenance Record DA TE ODOMETER READING SER VICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 321

    8- yellow blue 8-1 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Buick if you need assistance. This section also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects. 8 - 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 8 - 4 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users 8 - 4 Customer Assistan ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 322

    yellow blue 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedur e Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Buick. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer ’ s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunde ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 323

    yellow blue 8-3 STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Buick Customer Relations Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1- ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 324

    yellow blue 8-4 The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you are required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing any court ac ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 325

    yellow blue 8-5 Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (F or T ex t T el ephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations GMODC - Customer Communication Centre 169-00 ...

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    yellow blue 8-6 Roadside Assistance Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3 year/36,000 mile (60 000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). Our commitment to Buick owners has always included superior service through our network of over 2,800 Buick dealers. Buick ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 327

    yellow blue 8-7 Courtesy T ransportation Buick has always exemplified quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. T o enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealerships are proud to offer Courtesy T ransportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy T ransportation program is offered to retail pur ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 328

    yellow blue 8-8 Courtesy Rental V ehicle When your vehicle is unavailable due to overnight warranty repairs, your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obtained, at actual cost, up to a maximum of $30.00 per day supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a ren ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 329

    yellow blue 8-9 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED ST A TES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 330

    yellow blue 8-10 REPOR TING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOT ORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1 - 800 - 521 - 7300, or write: Buick Customer Relations Center P .O. Box 5039 T roy , MI 48007 - 5039 In Canada, please call us at 1 - 800 - 263 - 3777 ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 331

    yellow blue 8-1 1 CURRENT PUBLICA TIONS FOR 1999 BUICK SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body , etc. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $90.00 TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REP AIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair s ...

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    yellow blue 8-12 PUBLICA TION FORM NUMBER Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow adequate time for postal service. If further information is needed, write to the address shown below or call 1-800-551-4123. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery . On retur ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 333

    9- yellow blue 9-1 Section 9 Index A dding Equipment to the Outside of Y our V ehicle 6 - 3 . . . . . Air Bag How Does it Restrain 1 - 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How it W orks 1 - 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Location 1 - 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    yellow blue 9-2 Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror 2 - 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auxiliary Power Connection 2 - 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B ack - up Lamp Bulb Replacement 6 - 38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery 6 - 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 335

    yellow blue 9-3 Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaner/Filter, Engine Air 6 - 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Aluminum Wheels 6 - 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6 - 54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fabric ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 336

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  • Buick Century (1999) - page 337

    yellow blue 9-5 Flat T ire, Changing 5 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fluids and Lubricants 7 - 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Foreign Countries, Fuel 6 - 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French Language Manual ii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 338

    yellow blue 9-6 Instrument Panel 2 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning 6 - 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cluster 2 - 49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Block 6 - 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 339

    yellow blue 9-7 Rear - Door Child Security 2 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T runk 2 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W indow 2 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loss of Control 4 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 340

    yellow blue 9-8 Owner Checks and Services 7 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owner Publications, Ordering 8 - 1 1, 8 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P aint Spotting, Chemical 6 - 56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Automatic T ransaxle 2 - 21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shifting Int ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 341

    yellow blue 9-9 Replacement, Bulbs 6 - 64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement, Parts 6 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement, Wheel 6 - 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reporting Safety Defects 8 - 9, 8 - 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 342

    yellow blue 9-10 Service 6 - 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulletins, Ordering 8 - 1 1, 8 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Soon Light 2 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manuals, Ordering 8 - 1 1, 8 - 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 343

    yellow blue 9-1 1 Compact Spare 5 - 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inflation 6 - 41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inflation Check 7 - 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inspection and Rotation 6 - 43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Buick Century (1999) - page 344

    yellow blue 9-12 V ehicle Control 4 - 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Damage W arnings iv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions 6 - 65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identification Number 6 - 58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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