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2003 Buick Century Owner Manual

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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance.

Expect to move slightly slower at night.

When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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 Trip

Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh — such as after a day’s
work — don’t plan to make too many miles that first
part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you can easily drive in.

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts in GM
dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help if you need it.

Here are some things you can check before a trip:

Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?

Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?

Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?

Tires: They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for
long-distance driving? Are the tires all inflated to the
recommended pressure?

Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook
along your route? Should you delay your trip a
short time to avoid a major storm system?

Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

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  • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?
  • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
  • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
  • Lamps: Are they all working?
  • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip.
  • Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
  • Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

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  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?
  • They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full?
  • Are all windows clean inside and outside?
  • • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
  • • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
  • • Lamps: Are they all working?
  • Are the lenses clean?
  • Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving?
  • Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure?
  • • Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route?
  • Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a major storm system?
  • • Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?

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