Buick century 1999 owners manual

Page Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle yellowblue Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle diagnostic module, which records information about Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.

The module records information There are parts of the air bag system in several places about the readiness of the system, when the sensors around your vehicle. When you sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.

Page 35 yellowblue 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head.

Page 38 yellowblue 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic the seatback and the interior body to remove the cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide guide from its storage clip. Page 39 yellowblue 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in Children who are up against, or very close to, any every Canadian province says children up to some age Page 41 yellowblue Infants need complete support, including support for the head and neck.

In a frontal crash, an infant in a Smaller children and babies should always be rear facing restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint. Page Child Restraints yellowblue Child Restraints Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have protection provided by appropriate restraints. What are the different types of add child restraints?

Page 44 yellowblue A rear facing infant restraint B positions an infant to face the rear of the vehicle. Rear facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to about 20 lbs. Page 45 yellowblue A forward facing child restraint C E positions a child upright to face forward in the vehicle. These forward facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs.

Page 46 yellowblue A booster seat F, G is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs. Page Where To Put The Restraint yellowblue When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. A child in a rear facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.

Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Page 50 yellowblue 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. A child in a child restraint in the center front seat Securing a Child Restraint in the Center can be badly injured or killed by the right front Page 52 yellowblue 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the plate and pulling it along the belt.

Page 54 yellowblue Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat. Page 55 yellowblue 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. Page Larger Children yellowblue Larger Children If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can wear a lap shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. Here two children are wearing the same belt. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured.

A belt must be used by only one person at a time. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. Page Section 2 Features And Controls yellowblue Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting, shifting and braking.

Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly and what to do if you have a problem.

A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Your ignition only. If you need a new ignition or door key, contact your Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a From the inside, to lock or unlock the door manually, Page 66 yellowblue The operating mode of the Programmable Automatic Rear-Door Child Security Locks Power Door Locks will be changed when the driver performs the following sequence with the engine not running, the doors closed and the ignition key in RUN: 1.

Apply your regular brakes. Page Leaving Your Vehicle yellowblue 2. On the inside of the rear door will be a lock. This will be locked out of your vehicle. If you use the manual engage the safety lock. Page 69 yellowblue Instant Alarm Mode 1: No Verification This feature allows you to activate an alarm by pressing Mode 2: Horn Chirp only a button on the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature also ignition key in RUN: provides a brief time period after all the doors are Press and hold the power door unlock switch.

The Delayed Locking feature will lock the Locking feature. When replacing the battery, use care not to If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be touch any of the circuitry.

Page 73 yellowblue To replace the battery: Resynchronization 1. Insert a flat object like a dime into the slot on the Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security back of the transmitter. Gently pry apart the front method used by this remote keyless entry system. The and back. Page Trunk Lock yellowblue Trunk Trunk Lock To unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the door key and turn it.

Theft It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk open Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Page 76 Key II ignition key, see more information. In Canada, call 1 To use ACC, push in the key and turn it toward you. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition Your steering wheel will stay locked. If you do, you could damage the so, is it all the way in?

If it is, then turn the transaxle. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for up to 15 seconds. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the 1. Turn off the engine. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact 2. To be sure your improper operation. Unless your foot is firmly on the moving forward could damage your transaxle. You can It can help control your speed as you go down steep use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.

To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Engine exhaust can kill. This switch is labeled AUTO. If the rear of the switch is pressed all the way A tilt steering wheel allows down, the window will go all the way down.

These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. Page Cruise Control If Equipped yellowblue snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed then release the switch.

To increase your speed in and then you apply the brake. Page Exterior Lamps yellowblue Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends The lamp controls are located on the instrument panel. They control these systems: When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the Headlamps accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. Page Delayed Entry Lighting yellowblue Illuminated Entry includes a feature called Theater If during the illumination period a door is opened, the Dimming.

Instead, they slowly interior lamps will remain on since a door is open. To choose either the left or right outside mirror, move the top switch from left through neutral to right. This A convex mirror can make things like other feature is controlled by the on and off settings on the vehicles look farther away than they really are. Push on the right side You may also have an armrest located within the center of the door. The ashtray will then rotate to the right for back seat of your vehicle.

Page Sun Visors yellowblue Sun Visors This feature provides power, ground and accessory wires which can be accessed to add aftermarket To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.

You electrical equipment to your vehicle. It is located on the can also move them from side to side. The To close the astroroof, push and hold the front of the control switch is located overhead on the headliner. The sunshade can only be closed by hand.

Lamp Controls D. Glove Box B. Instrument Cluster E. Audio System C. Vents F. Climate Controls Page Speedometer And Odometer yellowblue Speedometer and Odometer If the button is pressed and held for longer than 1.

Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in Warning Lights, Gages either miles used in the United States or in kilometers Page Safety Belt Reminder Light yellowblue When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on Air Bag Readiness Light when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument there may be a problem, check the section that tells you panel, which shows the air bag symbol.

Page Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light yellowblue When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light The anti lock brake system warning light should come will also come on when you set your parking brake.

The on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. Page Enhanced Traction System Active Light yellowblue If the Enhanced Traction System warning light Enhanced Traction System Active Light comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle The light will come on needs service. Adjust your driving accordingly.

Page Low Traction Light yellowblue Low Traction Light Engine Coolant Temperature Light This light tells you that your If you have the Enhanced engine coolant has Traction System, this light overheated or your radiator will also come on when cooling fan is not working. If the gage is low on coolant and the pointer moves into the red engine may overheat. The low tire inflation Also check the tire pressure in all four tires as soon as monitor system can alert Page Malfunction Indicator Lamp yellowblue Malfunction Indicator Lamp NOTICE: Service Engine Soon Light Your vehicle is equipped If you keep driving your vehicle with this light with a computer which on, after a while, your emission controls may not monitors operation of the work as well, your fuel economy may not be as fuel, ignition and emission good and your engine may not run as smoothly.

Page Oil Warning Light yellowblue Are you low on fuel? Oil Warning Light As your engine starts to run out of fuel, your engine may If you have a problem with not run as efficiently as designed since small amounts of your oil, this light may stay air are sucked into the fuel line causing a misfire.

If system. When the ignition you do, your engine can become so hot that it key is turned on, the LOW OIL light will come catches fire. These problems may not be obvious and may affect Fuel Gage vehicle performance or durability. Page Low Fuel Light yellowblue Here are four things that some owners ask about. All Low Fuel Light these things are normal and do not indicate that anything If your fuel is low, a circular is wrong with the fuel gage: light on your instrument At the gas station, the pump shuts off before the gage panel will come on and reads FULL F.

Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle. Turn this knob toward red clockwise for warmer air. Turn it toward blue counterclockwise for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob has several settings to control the direction of airflow Half of the air is directed through the On very hot days, open the windows long enough to let instrument panel outlets.

Most of the remaining air is hot, inside air escape. The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to the floor ducts. Some of lever all the way in the red area. The system will bring the air goes to the floor ducts and the side window vents. If the DUAL button light is lit, this master temperature control sets the temperature for the driver only. Page yellowblue The amber light indicates the same temperature as MID: This setting directs air through the instrument set for the driver.

The red lights indicate a warmer temperature than FLOOR: This setting sends most of the air through that of the driver. The indicator light will be lit when recirculation is engaged, but will light for one second and then turn off if selected when not permitted.

Page Audio Systems yellowblue Ventilation Tips Audio Systems Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed any other obstruction, such as leaves. The heater and to operate easily and give years of listening pleasure. To change what is normally shown on the display station or time , press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes.

Just: knob to increase or decrease bass. To change If Equipped what is normally shown on the display station or time , press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display flashes. If your radio radio. Just: off. Turn the stations on your preset buttons depending on which knob to move the sound to the left or right speakers.

Note that the selection on the tape. Your tape must have at least three cassette tape adapter kits for portable compact disc seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to players will work in your cassette tape player. Page yellowblue 6 : Press this button to reduce background noise. To change what is you return to your favorite stations. Turn the stations on your preset buttons.

Page yellowblue Your tape bias is set automatically. The SEEK down and up arrows will also find the previous and next selections on the tape. Press the the disc may not play and an error code may appear on button near the tape slot to remove a tape and the radio the display. Page Theft-Deterrent Feature If Equipped yellowblue 3 : Press and hold this button to quickly reverse If you turn off the ignition or radio with a disc in the within a track.

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This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. 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 could be costly.

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