1993 BUICK CENTURY Owners Manual

Lights
Interior Lights/Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Headlights
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You can brighten or dim the
instrument panel lights by
rotating the control up or
down. To turn on the
interior courtesy lights,
rotate the control all the
way up to
“HI:’
Press the switch marked “P” to
turn on:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
-‘(J- Press the , switch to turn on the headlights,
together with:
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
Press
“OFF” to turn off the lights.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlamps,
parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps’and tail
lamps) meets
all applicable federal lighting requirements,
certain States and Provinces may apply their own lighting
regulations that may require special attention before you
operate these lamps. For example, some jurisdictions
may require that you operate your lower beam lamps
with fog lamps at
all times, or that headlamps be turned
on whenever you must use your windshield wipers.
In
addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with
parking lamps, especially at dawn or dusk.
It is
recommended that you check with your own State Or
Provincial highway authority for applicable lighting
regulations.
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Headlight “On” Warning
If you open the door while leaving the lights on, you will
hear a warning chime.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada Only)
The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lights” (DRL)
are a useful feature, in
that DIU can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL
are required on new vehicles sold in Canada.
Your DRL work with a light sensor on top
of the
instrument panel. Don’t cover it up. The low beam
headlights will come on at reduced brightness
in daylight
when:
The ignition is on
The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior. lights will come bn &.nomatically
and the low
beams will change to full brightness. At
dawn, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams
will change to
the reduced brightness of DRL (if the
headlight switch is off).
Of course, you may still turn on the headlights any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with DRL off, set the parking brake
while the ignition is in the
“Off’ or “Lock” position.
Then start the vehicle. The
DRL will stay off until you
release the parking brake.
Map Light
& Press the switch to turn the
map light on and
off.
MAP
ON
OFF
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Front Seat Reading Lights (Option) Rear Reading Light (Wagon)
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Press the switch to turn on the front seat reading lights.
To avoid drair.ing your vehicle battery's power,
be sure to
turn off all front and rear reading lights when leaving
your vehicle. This light will go
on when you open the liftgate. To turn
on
the light when the liftgate is closed, press the switch.
Interior Lights Delay
When you pull on the driver's outside door handle, the
dome and courtesy lights will go on and stay on for about
40 seconds, or until you turn the ignition on.
If you pull on the driver's inside door handle within 30
seconds of switching off the ignition, the interior lights
will go
on and stay on for about 5 seconds, to allow you
to unlock your door(s).
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Inside Rearview Mirror with Reading Lights
(Option)
Courtesy Lights
When any door is opened, several lights go on. These
lights are under the instrument panel. Optional lights are on the rear doors. They make it easy for you to enter and
leave the vehicle.
You also can turn these lights on by
rotating the interior lights switch to
‘‘HI:’
Mirrors
Inside Mirror
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To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever
toward you to the night position.
To turn on the reading lights, press the switches on the - -_ front of the mirror.
To reduce glare from lights behind you, pull the lever
toward you to the night position.
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Outside Mirrors
Manual Adjust Mirrors
Both the driver and passenger side outside mirrors should
be adjusted
so that you just see the side of your vehicle
when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Use the remote control
knob on the driver’s door to adjust
the driver’s outside
mirror. Adjust the
passenger’s outside mirror
by hand. Turn the knob left
or right
to select the driver’s or
passenger’s mirror.
Rotate
the knob to adjust the
mirror.
Adjust each mirror
so that
you can just see the side
of
your vehicle when you are
sitting in a comfortable
driving position.
Power Remote Control Mirrors (Option)
Both the driver’s and optional passenger side outside
mirrors can be adjusted with the control lever on the
driver’s door.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface
is curved
so you can see more from the driver’s seat.
A CAUTION:
If you aren’t used to a convex mirror, you can
hit another vehicle.
A convex mirror can make
thlngs
(like other vehlcles) look farther away
than they really are. If you cut too sharply into
the right lane, you could hit
a vehicle on your
right. Check your Inside mirror
or glance over
your shoulder
before changing lanes.
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Sun Visors Luggage Carrier (Option)
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. If you have
the optional luggage carrier, you can load
Visor Vanity Mirrors vehicle. The luggage cairier has slats attached to the deck
things
on top of a wagon,
or on the deck lid of your
- . lid, a rear rail, and tiedowns. The wagon has slats
attached to the roof, side rails, and adjustable crossrails.
The crossrails can be adjusted by loosening the screws.
After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten the screws
securely.
Standard Mirror: Open the cover to expose the vanity
mirror.
Lighted Mirrors: If your vehicle has the optional lighted
vanity mirrors, the lights come on when you open the
cover. These can even be used for reading. Close the
cover to
turn out the lights. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading
your Buick. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading,
see “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely hstened.
Convenience Net (Option, coupe and Sedan)
Your vehicle may have a convenience net. You’ll see it
just inside the back wall
of the trunk.
Put small loads, like grocery bags, behind the net.
It can
help keep them
fkom falling over during sharp turns or
quick
starts and stops. The net isn’t for larger, heavier loads. Store them in the \
trunk as fhr forward
as you
can. You can unhook the net
so that it will lie flat when you’re not using it.
You can also purchase a convenience net from your
dealer.
Cargo Security Cover (Option, Wagon)
This cover is designed to help conceal articles in the rear
storage area. It pulls out and retracts like
a window
shade.
If you have the optional rear-facing third seat, make
sure
it is folded down.
A CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
-brown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others
could be
injured. If you remove the cover, remove it
from the vehicle. When you put it back, always
be sure that it is securely reattached.
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To Use the Cover: Grasp the handle and pull the cow
over the
rear storage area. Insert the ends of the support
rod into the slots in the trim panel near the liftgate.
When the cover isn't
in use, roll it back onto the roller.
Hold the handle and lift the support rod out
of the slots.
Tug the cover ,lightly, then let it roll back automatically.
Don't release the handle until the cover has rolled back
completely.
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To Remove the Cover: You can remove the cover and
roller assembly for extra cargo
room. Slide back the end
sleeve and lift the assembly
out of the notch in the trim
panel.
To replace the assembly, reverse the procedure.
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