Buick Century 2002 - User Manual

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual3
How to Use this Manual4
Safety Warnings and Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Vehicle Symbols5
Table of Contents7
Seats and Restraint Systems7
Seats and Seat Controls8
- Two-Way Manual Front Seats8
- Six-Way Power Seats (if Equipped)9
- Reclining Front Seatbacks9
- Head Restraints11
- Split Folding Rear Seat (if Equipped)11
- Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone12
- Why Safety Belts Work13
Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts -- and the Answers16
Adults17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly17
Lap-Shoulder Belt18
Driver Position18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy25
Right Front Passenger Position26
Air Bag Systems26
- How the Air Bag Systems Work29
- Where Are the Air Bags?29
- When Should an Air Bag Inflate?31
- What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?31
- How Does an Air Bag Restrain?32
- What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?32
- Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle34
- Lap Belt34
Center Passenger Position34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults39
Infants and Young Children41
Restraint Systems for Children45
- Where to Put the Restraint48
- Top Strap49
- Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (Latch System)51
- Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position53
- Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System53
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position56
- Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position58
Older Children61
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash64
Safety Belt Extender64
Checking Your Restraint Systems64
- Features and Controls65
- Windows66
- Express-Down Window67
- Power Windows67
- Keys68
- Door Locks70
- Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks71
- Programmable Modes71
- Leaving Your Vehicle73
- Lockout Protection Feature73
- Rear-Door Child Security Locks73
- Remote Keyless Entry74
- Operation75
- Panic Alarm75
- Security Feedback75
- Delayed Locking78
- Illumination on Remote Activation79
- Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle79
- Battery Replacement80
- Remote Trunk Release81
- Trunk Lock81
- Trunk Assist Handle (if Equipped)82
- Trunk Release Handle (if Equipped)83
- Trunk Release Sensor Trapalert System (if Equipped)84
- Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor85
- Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor85
- Key in the Ignition86
- Parking at Night86
- Parking Lots86
- Theft86
- Pass-Key II87
- Ignition Positions88
- New Vehicle “Break-In”88
- Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (if Equipped)89
- Starting Your Engine90
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater91
- Automatic Transaxle Operation92
- Parking Brake96
- Shifting into Park (P)97
- Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running98
- Torque Lock98
- Parking over Things that Burn99
- Shifting out of Park (P)99
- Engine Exhaust100
- Running Your Engine While You’re Parked100
- Tilt Wheel101
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals102
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever102
- Flash-To-Pass Feature103
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer103
- Windshield Wipers103
- Windshield Washer104
- Setting Cruise Control105
- Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control106
- Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control106
- Resuming a Set Speed106
- Using Cruise Control on Hills106
- Ending Cruise Control107
- Erasing Cruise Speed Memory107
- Exterior Lamps107
- Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp Control108
- Delayed Headlamp Illumination109
- Courtesy Lamps110
- Illuminated Entry110
- Instrument Panel Brightness Control110
- Interior Lamps110
- Battery Rundown Protection111
- Delayed Exit Lighting111
- Dome Lamp (if Equipped)111
- Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps111
- Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Map Lamps (if Equipped)112
- Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (if Equipped)113
- Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Map Lamps (if Equipped)113
- Power Outside Foldaway Rearview Mirrors114
- Automatic Dimming/Heated Outsidenmrearview Mirror (if Equipped)115
- Convex Outside Mirror115
- Center Console (Option)116
- Front Storage Armrest116
- Glove Box116
- Rear Storage Armrest (if Equipped)116
- Storage Compartments116
- Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter117
- Convenience Net (if Equipped)117
- Auxiliary Power Outlet (if Equipped)118
- Lighted Vanity Mirrors (Option)118
- Sun Visors118
- Visor Vanity Mirrors118
- Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)120
- Onstar System (if Equipped)121
- Cellular Antenna122
- Onstar Services122
- Onstar System Limitations124
- Sunroof (Option)125
- The Instrument Panel-Your Information System126
- Instrument Panel Cluster128
- Speedometer and Odometer129
- Trip Odometer129
- Safety Belt Reminder Light130
- Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators130
- Air Bag Readiness Light131
- Brake System Warning Light132
- Charging System Light132
- Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light133
- Enhanced Traction System Warning Light134
- Engine Coolant Temperature Light135
- Low Traction Light135
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gage136
- Low Coolant Warning Light136
- Low Tire Light137
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)137
- If the Light Is Flashing138
- If the Light Is on Steady139
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs140
- Oil Pressure Light140
- Low Oil Level Light141
- Change Oil Soon Light142
- Security Light142
- Cruise Light143
- Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light143
- Low Washer Fluid Warning Light143
- Service Vehicle Soon Light143
- Fuel Gage144
- Low Fuel Light144
- Comfort Controls and Audio Systems145
- Driver (Driver’s Side Temperature):146
- Dual Comfortemp Climate Control146
- Passenger (Passenger’s Side Temperature):146
- Mode Knob147
- Dual Automatic Comfortemp Climate Control (if Equipped)148
- Manual Control148
- Heating150
- Air Conditioning151
- Defogging and Defrosting151
- Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)151
- Rear Window Defogger152
- Ventilation System153
- Ventilation Tips153
- AM-FM Stereo154
- Audio Systems154
- Playing the Radio154
- Setting the Clock154
- Finding a Station155
- Setting Preset Stations155
- Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)156
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (if Equipped)156
- Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)156
- Playing a Cassette Tape158
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)160
- Cassette Tape Messages160
- AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (if Equipped)165
- Playing a Compact Disc169
- Compact Disc Messages170
- Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature171
- Theft-Deterrent Feature (if Equipped)171
- Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature172
- Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss172
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if Equipped)173
- Am174
- FM Stereo174
- Tips about Your Audio System174
- Understanding Radio Reception174
- Care of Your Cassette Tape Player175
- Backglass Antenna (if Equipped)176
- Care of Your Compact Disc Player176
- Care of Your Compact Discs176
- Fixed Mast Antenna176
- Diversity Antenna System (if Equipped)177
- Your Driving and the Road178
- Defensive Driving179
- Drunken Driving180
- Braking183
- Control of a Vehicle183
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)184
  - Braking in Emergencies186
- Enhanced Traction System (ETS)186
  - Using Anti- Lock186
  - Driving on Curves188
  - Magnetic Variable Effort Steering (if Equipped)188
  - Power Steering188
  - Steering Tips188
  - Steering in Emergencies189
- Off - Road Recovery190
- Passing190
- Loss of Control192
- Skidding192
- Driving at Night193
- Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads194
  - Driving through Deep Standing Water196
  - Hydroplaning196
- City Driving197
  - Driving through Flowing Water197
  - Some Other Rainy Weather Tips197
- Freeway Driving198
- Before Leaving on a Long Trip199
- Highway Hypnosis200
- Hill and Mountain Roads201
- Winter Driving203
  - Driving on Snow or Ice204
  - If You’re Caught in a Blizzard205
  - Dinghy Towing207
- Recreational Vehicle Towing207
- Dolly Towing208
- Loading Your Vehicle208
- Towing a Trailer210
  - If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer211
  - Weight of the Trailer212
  - Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires213
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue213
  - Hitches214
  - Safety Chains214
  - Trailer Brakes214
  - Backing up215
  - Driving with a Trailer215
  - Following Distance215
  - Making Turns216
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer216
  - Driving on Grades217
  - Parking on Hills217
  - Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing218
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing218
  - When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill218
  - Problems on the Road219
- Hazard Warning Flashers220
- Other Warning Devices220
- Jump Starting221
- Engine Overheating227
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode227
- Towing Your Vehicle227
  - If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine228
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine229
- Cooling System230
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank232
  - How to Add Coolant to the Radiator234
- If a Tire Goes Flat237
- Changing a Flat Tire238
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools239
  - Removing the Wheel Center Caps241
  - Removing the Wheel Covers (if Equipped)241
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire242
  - Storing the Flat Tire and Tools247
  - Storing the Spare Tire and Tools248
- Compact Spare Tire249
  - If You’re Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow250
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out250
  - Service and Appearance Care251
  - Doing Your Own Service Work252
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle253
  - Fuel253
  - Gasoline Octane253
  - Additives254
  - California Fuel254
  - Gasoline Specifications254
  - Filling Your Tank255
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries255
  - Checking Things under the Hood258
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container258
  - Hood Release259
  - Engine Compartment Overview260
  - Checking Engine Oil261
  - When to Add Engine Oil262
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use263
  - Engine Oil Additives264
  - When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)264
  - How to Reset the Сhange Oil Soon Light265
  - What to Do with Used Oil265
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter266
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter267
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid268
  - When to Check and Change268
  - How to Check269
  - Checking the Fluid Level270
  - How to Add Fluid271
  - Engine Coolant272
  - What to Use273
  - Adding Coolant274
  - Checking Coolant274
  - Power Steering Fluid275
  - Radiator Pressure Cap275
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid276
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid276
  - Adding Washer Fluid277
  - Windshield Washer Fluid277
  - Brake Fluid278
  - What to Add279
  - Brake Pedal Travel280
  - Brake Wear280
  - Battery281
  - Brake Adjustment281
  - Replacing Brake System Parts281
  - Bulb Replacement282
  - Halogen Bulbs282
  - Vehicle Storage282
  - Headlamps283
  - Headlamp Aiming284
  - Driver’s Side Headlamp Shown285
  - Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps286
  - Passenger’s Side Headlamp Shown286
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp287
  - Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps288
  - Back-Up Lamps289
  - Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement290
  - Tires291
  - Inflation-Tire Pressure292
  - When to Check292
  - Tire Inflation Monitor System293
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation294
  - When It’s Time for New Tires295
  - Buying New Tires296
  - Traction-AA, A, B, C297
  - Treadwear297
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading297
  - Temperature-A, B, C298
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance298
  - Wheel Replacement298
  - Used Replacement Wheels299
  - Appearance Care300
  - Tire Chains300
  - Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet301
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle301
  - Using Cleaner on Fabric301
  - Cleaning Leather302
  - Cleaning Vinyl302
  - Special Fabric Cleaning Problems302
  - Care of Safety Belts303
  - Cleaning Glass Surfaces303
  - Cleaning Interior Plastic Components303
  - Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel303
  - Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades304
  - Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle304
  - Washing Your Vehicle304
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses305
  - Finish Care305
  - Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)306
  - Cleaning Tires306
  - Sheet Metal Damage306
  - Chemical Paint Spotting307
  - Finish Damage307
  - Underbody Maintenance307
  - GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials308
  - Engine Identification309
  - Service Parts Identification Label309
  - Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)309
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment310
  - Electrical System310
  - Headlamp Wiring310
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options310
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers311
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block311
  - Underhood Fuse Block314
  - Capacities and Specifications316
  - Engine Specifications316
  - Replacement Bulbs316
  - Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity317
  - Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts317
  - Maintenance Schedule318
  - Maintenance Requirements319
  - Your Vehicle and the Environment319
  - How this Section Is Organized320
  - Scheduled Maintenance Services321
  - Using Your Maintenance Schedule321
  - Footnotes322
  - Scheduled Maintenance322
  - Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance323
  - 15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)326
  - 22,500 Miles (37 500 Km)326
  - 7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)326
  - 30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)327
  - 37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)327
  - 45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)327
  - 50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)328
  - 52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)328
  - 60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)329
  - 67,500 Miles (112 500 Km)329
  - 75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)329
  - 82,500 Miles (137 500 Km)330
  - 90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)330
  - 97,500 Miles (162 500 Km)330
  - 100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)331
  - 150,000 Miles (240 000 Km)331
  - At each Fuel Fill332
  - At Least Once a Month332
  - Owner Checks and Services332
  - At Least Twice a Year333
  - Body Lubrication Service333
  - Restraint System Check333
  - Weatherstrip Lubrication333
  - Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check334
  - Starter Switch Check334
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check335
  - Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check335
  - Underbody Flushing Service335
  - Exhaust System Inspection336
  - Periodic Maintenance Inspections336
  - Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection336
  - Brake System Inspection337
  - Engine Cooling System Inspection337
  - Fuel System Inspection337
  - Throttle System Inspection337
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants338
  - Maintenance Record340
  - Customer Assistance Information346
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure347
- Customer Assistance for Text349
- Customer Assistance Offices349
- Telephone (TTY) Users349
- GM Mobility Program for Persons350
- With Disabilities350
- Roadside Assistance351
- Canadian Roadside Assistance352
- Courtesy Transportation353
- Reporting Safety Defects to the355
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United355
- States Government355
- Warranty Information355
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors356

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Brand	Buick
Model	Century 2002
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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