1993 BUICK CENTURY Owners Manual

To replace the side marker bulb:
1. Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
socket.
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the
3. Insert the new bulb by pressing it straight into the
socket.
4. Insert the socket by pressing it straight into the bulb
hole and turning it clockwise.
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To reinstall the lamp:
1. Guide the latch spring
through the opening
the metal inner panel.
a 2. Engage the twoblades
on the lamp into the slots
on the headlamp while
engaging the
two pins at
the rear
of the lamp
opening into the sockets
on the rear
of the lamp.
The lamp is now in
place.
3. Insert a screwdriver into the loop on the latch spring.
Pull the spring to the rear and slightly center
of the
vehicle until the detent engages into the notch.
Taillight Bulb Replacement (COUP sedan)
For the type of bulb, see the Index under “Replacement
Bulbs
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Replacing bulbs in the taillight housing is very difficult,
and we recommend that you
see your dealer when you
need a bulb replaced.
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aillight Bulb Replacement (Wagon)
For the type of bulb, see the Index under “Replacement
Bulbs
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1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the three Phillips head screws.
3. Pull the taillight housing away from the body of the
vehicle.
4. Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the
housing
yS turn counterclockwise to remove it.
5. To remove the bulb, push in and rotate it
counterclockwise.
6. Reverse all steps to reassemble the taillight.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the type
with a spring release:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
2. Press down on the spring with a screwdriver and pull
3. Push the new wiper blade securely onto tL wiper
windshield.
the blade assembly off the wiper
arm.
arm.
Loading Your Vehicle
G INFORMATION
VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING
& GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
1 CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG PSI/KPa
Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the rear edge of the driver’s door tells you the
proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation
pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number of people that
,
can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can
carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight
and includes the weight
of all occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options.
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MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR
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THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI- CABLE U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
I MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. Qw&$;+#;
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of the driver’s door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating).
The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for
your vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
for either the front or rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out.
In the trunk or rear area don’t carry more than 160
pounds (72 kg) for the coupeshedans; 300 pounds (136 kg) for the six-passenger wagon.
If you have the eight-
passenger wagon, no additional cargo
can be carried if
you already have eight people in the vehicle.
A CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR or the maximum front and rear GAWRs.
If you do, parts on your vehicle can brerak, or It
can change the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose control. Also,
overloading can shorten the life of your
vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle-like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else-they willgo as hst
as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if
there is a crash, they’ll keep
going.
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ACAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people
in a sudden stop or turn, or
In a crash.
* Put things In the trunk or rear area of your
vehicle. In
a trunk, put them as far forward
as you can. Try to spread the weight evenly.
* Never stack heavier things, IPke suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops
of the seats.
* When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
* Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with high
quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer. These
tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their
warranties are delivered with every new Buick. If your spare tire is a different brand than your road tires, you
will have a tire warranty folder from each
of these
manufacturers.
A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a ngsult
of too much friction.
Mu could
have an air-out and a serious
accident.
See “Loading bur Vehicle” in the
Index.
* Underlnflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check
all tires
frequently to maintain the recornmended
pressure. Tire pressure should
be checked
when your tires are cold.
* Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured, or broken
by a sudden Impact,
such as when you
hit a pothole. Keep tires at
the recommended pressure.
tread
Is badly worn, or If your tlps have
been damaged, replace them.
* Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
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Inflation-Tire Pressure When to Check: Check your tires once a month’or
The Tire-Loading Inforlnation label which is on the rear
’ more. Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be
edge of the driver’s door shows
the correct inflation at 60 psi (420 kPa).
pressures for your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three
hours or driven no more than a ‘mile.
How to Check: Use a good quality pocket-type gage to
check tire pressure. Simply looking at the tires will not tell
you the pressure, especially if you have radial tires-which
may look properly inflated even if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to put them back on. \
They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and
rotated at the mileages recommended
in the Maintenance
Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that -all wheel
nuts are
properly tightend. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the
Index.
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I A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
It Is fastened, can make the’wheel nuts
become loose after a Qlme. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the
vehlcle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to us8
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get
all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a
Flat Tlre” in the Index.)
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When It's Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it's
time for new
tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if
You can see the indicators at
three places around the tire.
You can see cord or
fabric showing through
the tire's rubber.
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can't
be repaired well because of the size or location
of the
damage. enough to show cord
or fabric.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the Tire-Loading Information label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when it was new .had a
Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire's sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC
Spec number. That way,
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed'
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle.
If your tires have an all-season tread design,
the TPC number will be followed by a
"MS" (for mud
and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same
size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted
or radial) as your original tires.
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