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2001 Buick Century Owner Manual

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2001 Buick Century Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents:

1. Seats and Restraints

2. Features and Controls

3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

4. Your Driving and the Road

5. Problems on the Road

6. Service and Appearance Care

7. Maintenance Schedule

8. Customer Assistance Information

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:

How to Use this Manual

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Vehicle Symbols

Service Station Guide

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Seat Controls

2-Way Manual Front Seats

6-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)

Reclining Front Seatbacks

Head Restraints

Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)

Safety Belts: They re for Everyone

Why Safety Belts Work

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Adults

Driver Position

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Right Front Passenger Position

Air Bag Systems

How the Air Bag Systems Work

Where are the air bags?

When should an air bag inflate?

What makes an air bag inflate?

How does an air bag restrain?

What will you see after an air bag inflates?

Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

Center Passenger Position

Lap Belt

Rear Seat Passengers

Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults

Children

Infants and Young Children

Restraint Systems for Children

Where to Put the Restraint

Top Strap

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

Older Children

Safety Belt Extender

Checking Your Restraint Systems

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

Section 2 Features and Controls

Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks

Programmable Modes

Rear-Door Child Security Locks

Lockout Protection Feature

Illumination on Remote Activation

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle

Trunk Assist Handle (If Equipped)

Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)

Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Parking Brake

Shifting Into PARK (P)

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

Torque Lock

Shifting Out of PARK (P)

Parking Over Things That Burn

Engine Exhaust

Running Your Engine While You re Parked

Horn

Tilt Wheel

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

Flash-to-Pass Feature

Windshield Wipers

Windshield Washer

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Setting Cruise Control

Resuming a Set Speed

Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control

Using Cruise Control on Hills

Ending Cruise Control

Erasing Cruise Speed Memory

Exterior Lamps

Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control

Delayed Headlamp Illumination

Interior Lamps

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Courtesy Lamps

Illuminated Entry

Delayed Entry Lighting

Delayed Exit Lighting

Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps

Dome Lamp (If Equipped)

Battery Rundown Protection

Retained Accessory Power (If Equipped)

Mirrors

Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror

Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)

Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)

Electrochromic Day/Night Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Map Lamps (If Equipped)

Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors

Convex Outside Mirror

Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Front Storage Armrest

Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)

Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)

Ashtrays and Lighter

Sun Visors

Visor Vanity Mirrors

Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)

OnStar System (If Equipped)

Safety and Security Services

Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)

OnStar System Limitations

Sunroof (If Equipped)

The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

Instrument Panel Cluster

Speedometer and Odometer

Trip Odometer

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

Dual ComforTemp-Climate Control

Fan Control Knob

Driver s Temperature Lever

Passenger s Temperature Lever

Mode Knob

Heating

Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)

Air Conditioning

Dual Automatic ComforTemp-Climate Control (If Equipped)

Automatic Control

Temperature Control

Passenger s Temperature Control

Manual Control

Defogging and Defrosting

Adjusting the Speakers

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting the Tone

Adjusting the Speakers

Playing a Cassette Tape

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting the Tone

Adjusting the Speakers

Playing a Cassette Tape

AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting the Tone

Adjusting the Speakers

Playing a Cassette Tape

Playing a Compact Disc

Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)

Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature

Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss

Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature

Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)

Understanding Radio Reception

FM Stereo

Tips About Your Audio System

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player

Care of Your Compact Discs

Care of Your Compact Disc Player

Fixed Mast Antenna

Backglass Antenna (If Equipped)

Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Using Anti- Lock

Braking in Emergencies

Enhanced Traction System

Steering

Power Steering

Magnetic Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped)

Steering Tips

Driving on Curves

Steering in Emergencies

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Hydroplaning

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Driving Through Flowing Water

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

City Driving

Freeway Driving

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Highway Hypnosis

Hill and Mountain Roads

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

If You re Caught in a Blizzard

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Loading Your Vehicle

Towing a Trailer

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

Weight of the Trailer

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires

Hitches

Safety Chains

Trailer Brakes

Driving with a Trailer

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer

Driving On Grades

Parking on Hills

When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill

Maintenance When Trailer Towing

Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Hazard Warning Flashers

Other Warning Devices

Jump Starting

Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating

Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine

Cooling System

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

Wheel Center Caps

Wheel Covers

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools

Compact Spare Tire

If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Doing Your Own Service Work

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle

Fuel

Fuels in Foreign Countries

Filling Your Tank

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Checking Things Under the Hood

Hood Release

Engine Compartment Overview

Engine Oil

Checking Engine Oil

When to Add Engine Oil

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Engine Oil Additives

When to Change Engine Oil

How to Reset the GM Oil Life System

What to Do with Used Oil

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

When to Check and Change

How to Check

Checking the Fluid Level

Radiator Pressure Cap

Power Steering Fluid

When to Check Power Steering Fluid

How to Check Power Steering Fluid

What to Use

Windshield Washer Fluid

Replacing Brake System Parts

Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps

Trunk Lid Applique

Back-Up Lamps

Dome Lamp (If Equipped)

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Inflation -- Tire Pressure

When to Check

How to Check

Tire Inflation Monitor System

Tire Inspection and Rotation

When It s Time for New Tires

Buying New Tires

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Treadwear

Traction -- AA, A, B, C

Temperature -- A, B, C

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

Wheel Replacement

Used Replacement Wheels

Tire Chains

Appearance Care

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet

Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

Cleaning Vinyl

Cleaning Leather

Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel

Cleaning Interior Plastic Components

Care of Safety Belts

Cleaning Glass Surfaces

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades

Weatherstrips

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

Washing Your Vehicle

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

Finish Care

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)

Cleaning Tires

Sheet Metal Damage

Finish Damage

Underbody Maintenance

Chemical Paint Spotting

GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Engine Identification

Service Parts Identification Label

Electrical System

Add-On Electrical Equipment

Headlamp Wiring

Windshield Wipers

Power Windows and Other Power Options

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger Side

Replacement Bulbs

Capacities and Specifications

Engine Specifications

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Vehicle Dimensions

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Introduction

Your Vehicle and the Environment

Maintenance Requirements

How This Section is Organized

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Using Your Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Footnotes

Scheduled Maintenance

Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection

Exhaust System Inspection

Engine Cooling System Inspection

Throttle System Inspection

Brake System Inspection

Part E: Maintenance Record

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users

Customer Assistance Offices

United States

Canada

Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)

GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities

Roadside Assistance

Canadian Roadside Assistance

Courtesy Transportation

Plan Ahead When Possible

Transportation Options

Shuttle Service

Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement

Courtesy Rental Vehicle

Additional Program Information

Warranty Information

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS

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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:

A. Lamp Controls

B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

C. Instrument Panel Cluster

D. Steering Wheel Audio Controls (If Equipped)

E. Gear Shift Lever

F. Vents

G. Side Window Defog Vent

H. Hood Release

I. Tilt Wheel

J. Horn

K. Audio System

L. Ashtray

M. Climate Controls

N. Glove Box

O. Instrument Panel Fuse Block

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