Copyright General Motors Corp 2001; 2002 Buick Century; Owner’s Manual- Page 2

2002 Buick Century Owner Manual

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2002 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Copyright General Motors Corp 2001

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:

How to Use this Manual

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Vehicle Symbols

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Seat Controls

Two-Way Manual Front Seats

Six-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

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

Rear Seat Passengers

Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults

Infants and Young Children

Restraint Systems for Children

Where to Put the Restraint

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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

Safety Belt Extender

Checking Your Restraint Systems

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

Section 2 Features and Controls

Express-Down Window

Power Door Locks

Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks

Programmable Modes

Rear-Door Child Security Locks

Lockout Protection Feature

Leaving Your Vehicle

Remote Keyless Entry

Security Feedback

Delayed Locking

Illumination on Remote Activation

Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle

Battery Replacement

Remote Trunk Release

Trunk Assist Handle (If Equipped)

Trunk Release Handle (If Equipped)

Trunk Release Sensor TrapAlert_ System (If Equipped)

Disabling the Trunk Release Sensor

Servicing the Trunk Release Sensor

Key in the Ignition

Parking at Night

New Vehicle "Break-In"

Ignition Positions

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped)

Starting Your Engine

Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Shifting Into PARK (P)

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running

Shifting Out of PARK (P)

Parking Over Things That Burn

Running Your Engine While You're Parked

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

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

Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control

Delayed Headlamp Illumination

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Illuminated Entry

Delayed Entry Lighting

Delayed Exit Lighting

Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps

Dome Lamp (If Equipped)

Battery Rundown Protection

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 Rearview Mirrors

Convex Outside Mirror

Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)

Storage Compartments

Front Storage Armrest

Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)

Center Console (Option)

Convenience Net (If Equipped)

Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter

Visor Vanity Mirrors

Lighted Vanity Mirrors (Option)

Auxiliary Power Outlet (If Equipped)

Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)

OnStar System (If Equipped)

Cellular Antenna

OnStar Services

OnStar System Limitations

Sunroof (Option)

The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

Instrument Panel Cluster

Speedometer and Odometer

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

Dual ComforTemp_ Climate Control

DRIVER (Driver's Side Temperature):

PASSENGER (Passenger's Side Temperature):

Dual Automatic ComforTemp_ Climate Control (If Equipped)

Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)

Air Conditioning

Defogging and Defrosting

Rear Window Defogger

Ventilation System

Ventilation Tips

Setting the Clock

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting Preset Stations

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

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

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting Preset Stations

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

Playing a Cassette Tape

Cassette Tape Messages

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

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting Preset Stations

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

Playing a Cassette Tape

Cassette Tape Messages

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

Playing the Radio

Finding a Station

Setting Preset Stations

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

Playing a Cassette Tape

Cassette Tape Messages

Playing a Compact Disc

Compact Disc Messages

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

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

Defensive Driving

Drunken Driving

Control of a Vehicle

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

Using Anti-Lock

Braking in Emergencies

Enhanced Traction System (ETS)

Magnetic Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped)

Driving on Curves

Steering in Emergencies

Off-Road Recovery

Loss of Control

Driving at Night

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Driving Through Flowing Water

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips

Freeway Driving

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Highway Hypnosis

Hill and Mountain Roads

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 a Trailer

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires

Driving with a Trailer

Following Distance

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

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

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

Removing the Wheel Center Caps

Removing the Wheel Covers (If Equipped)

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

Doing Your Own Service Work

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle

Gasoline Octane

Gasoline Specifications

California Fuel

Fuels in Foreign Countries

Filling Your Tank

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Checking Things Under the Hood

Engine Compartment Overview

Checking Engine Oil

When to Add Engine Oil

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use

Engine Oil Additives

When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System)

How to Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON Light

What to Do with Used Oil

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Automatic Transaxle Fluid

When to Check and Change

Checking the Fluid Level

How to Add Fluid

Checking Coolant

Radiator Pressure Cap

Power Steering Fluid

When to Check Power Steering Fluid

How to Check Power Steering Fluid

Windshield Washer Fluid

Adding Washer Fluid

Brake Pedal Travel

Brake Adjustment

Replacing Brake System Parts

Vehicle Storage

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp

Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Inflation -- Tire Pressure

Tire Inflation Monitor System

Tire Inspection and Rotation

When It's Time for New Tires

Buying New Tires

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Traction -- AA, A, B, C

Temperature -- A, B, C

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

Wheel Replacement

Used Replacement Wheels

Appearance Care

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet

Using Cleaner on Fabric

Special Fabric Cleaning Problems

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

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

Washing Your Vehicle

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses

Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)

Sheet Metal 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 Fuse Block

Replacement Bulbs

Capacities and Specifications

Engine Specifications

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Your Vehicle and the Environment

Maintenance Requirements

How This Section is Organized

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Using Your Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

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

Fuel System Inspection

Engine Cooling System Inspection

Throttle System Inspection

Brake System Inspection

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Part E: Maintenance Record

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users

Customer Assistance Offices

All Overseas Locations

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

SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

Service Manuals

Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual

Service Bulletins

Owner's Information

Current and Past Model Order Forms

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