Buick 1998 Century User manual

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The 1998 Buick Century Owner’s Manual
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Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safetybelts properly. It also explainsthe “SRS” system.
2-1 FeaturesandControls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
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Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This sectiontells you how to adjust the ventilation andcomfort controls and how tooperate your audio system.
Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful informationand tips about the road and howto drive under different conditions.
Problems on the Road
This sectiontells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such asa flat tire or overheatedengine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly andlooking good.
Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenanceand whatfluidsand lubricantsto use.
Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you informationon “Reporting SafetyDefects” on page
8-8.
Index
Here’s an alphabeticallisting of almostevery subjectin this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something
you want to read.
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was printed.We reserve the right to make changes
in the
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Please keep this manual in your vehicle,
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if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you
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How to Use this Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning
to end when they first receivetheir new vehicle. If
you do this, it will help you learn about the features
and controls foryour vehicle. In this manual, you’ll
find that pictures and
words work together to explain
things quickly.
Index
A good place to look for what you need is the Index in
back
of the manual. It’s an alphabetical listof what’s in
the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.
These mean there is something that could hurt
you
or other people.
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then
we tell
you what to do to help avoid or reducethe
hazard. Please read these cautions.
If you don’t, you or
others couldbe hurt.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.
We use a
box and the word CAUTION to tell you
about thingsthat could hurtyou if youwere to ignore
the warning.
You will also find a circle
with
a slash through it in
this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,”
“Don’t do this” or “Don’t
let this happen.”
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VehicleDamage Warn s
Also, in this book you will find thesenotices:
I NOTICE:
These mean thereis 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 couldbe
costly.But the notice will tell you what to
do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals,
you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warningsin different
colors or in differentwords.
You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use
the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
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Vehicle Symbols
These
are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT
EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS OR
FLAMES
SPARK OR ,\I/,
COULD
FLAME
EXPLODE
BAllERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle
is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
"E 4
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have
to do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
A
FLASHER
FOG LAMPS 3 0
These symbols
are on
some of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD
DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING
FAN I
These symbols
are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BAllERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE (a)
COOLANT
a
ENGINEOIL
PRESSURE Wb
ANTI-LOCK (@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
LIGHTER n
HORN b
SPEAKER
b
FUEL e3
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Section 1 SeatsandRestraintSystems
Here you’ll find information about the seatsin your Buick and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some thingsyou should
not do with air bags and safety belts.
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Seats and Seat Controls
Safety Belts: They’re forEveryone
Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Driver Position
Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy
Right Front Passenger Position
Air Bag System
Center Passenger Position
Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
for Children
and Small Adults
Children
Built-in Child Restraint (Option)
Child Restraints
Larger Children
Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
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Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you how to adjust the seats and
explains the reclining seatbacksand head restraints.
Manual Front Seat
You can lose controlof the vehicle if youtry to
adjust
a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is
moving. The sudden movement couldstartle and
confuse you,
or make you push a pedal when you
don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seatonly when
the vehicle isnot moving.
2-Way Manual Seat
Lift the bar under the front of the seat using an upward
motion. This will unlock the seat. Slidethe seat to where
you want it and release the bar. Tryto move the seat
with your body to besure the seat is locked into place.
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