1994 BUICK CENTURY glove box

Power Door Locks Leaving Your Vehicle
Press the power door lock
switch on either front door
to lock or unlock all the
doors at once.
Automatic Door Locks
Just close your doors and turn on the ignition. All of the
doors will automatically lock when
you move your shift
lever out
of “P’ (Park) or (“N”Neutra1). If someone
needs to get out while
the vehicle is running, have that
person use the manual or power lock. When the door is
closed again,
it will lock automatically. All doors will
automatically unlock when you turn the ignition off.
If you don’t want the doors to automatically unlock
when the key
is turned OFF, you can remove the
UNLOCK fuse located in the glove box. See “Fuses” in
the Index for more information. If you
are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get
out and
close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry System
(Option)
If your Buick has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or unlock your trunk or wagon liftgate from
up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
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Trunk/Liftgate
Remote Trunk or Liftgate Release (Option)
If you have this option,
you’ll find the button
in the
glove
box.
The trunk will unlock any
time the ignition is
ON. If
you have the wagon, the
liftgate will unlock when
the ignition
’ is ON and the transaxle is
~ in “P’ (Park).
Trunk Lock
Wagon Liftgate Operation
The liftgate on your wagon has a liftglass and a liftgate.
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NOTICE:
Be sure there are no overhead obstructions
before you open the liftgate.
You could slam the
liftgate into something and break the glass.
The door key opens the
liftgate and the liftglass.
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Glove Box
Use the door key to
lock and unlock the
- glove box. To open,
pinch the latch release.
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Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.
Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional
thieves
-- so don’t do it.
When you park your Buick and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key
from the ignition and take it
with you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel
will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight.
Put them
in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock
it up and take your keys. But what
if
you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
0 Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box, or rear storage area in the wagon.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
I NOTICE:
Your modern Buick doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200
miles (322 km) or so. During this time your
new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard
stops with new linings can mean premature
wear and earlier replacement. Follow this
“breaking-in” guideline every time you get
new brake linings.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered
by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working
as they
should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick” in the Index.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by
a combination of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links
in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
The fuse panel is located inside the glove box,
on the
left side.
To change a fuse, open the glove box. Pull down on the
fuse panel latch and open the door. Pull the fuse straight
out.
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Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights
to go on and off or, in some cases, to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlight system checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc.,
the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Window
Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting
the circuit until the problem is fixed.
Cigarette Lighter Fuse and Safety Belt Fuse
These fuses are located behind the glove box. The fuse
holders are taped together with gray tape.
Other Fuses
The Safety Belt/Chime (ICAM) Module fuse and the
Remote Lock Control fuse are located behind the fuse
block, above the hush panel.
The Fuel Pump and
ECM fuses are located under the
hood.
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~ ~~~ Replaceable Light Bulbs
Application Number
Exterior
Back-up Lamps ........................ 1156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Except Luggage Carrier Mounted
........ 1 141
Front Parking/Tum Signal Lamps
.......... 2057
Headlamps Low-Beam
.......................... 9006
High-Beam
.......................... 9005
License Plate Lamps
..................... 194
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps
......... 2057
Tail Lamp Only
....................... 194
Tail/Stop Only
........................ 194
Front
................................ 194
Rear
................................. 24
Underhood Lamp
....................... 56 1
Luggage Carrier Mounted ............... 577
Sidemarker Lamps
Application Number
Interior
Air Conditioner/Heater Controls .......... T- 1 . 0
Ashtray ............................... 194
Cluster Lighting
........................ 161
Courtesy Lamps
........................ 561
Dome
............................... 2 1 1-2
Dome Courtesy
....................... 214-2
Domemeading Lamps
.................... 906
Gear Selector Indicator
................. 194G
GloveBox
............................. 174
Indicator Lamps
........................ 194
Indicator Lamp
. SRS .................... 195
Rear Compartment Lid Lamp
............. 1003
Rear Dome
. Wagon ................... 211-2
Turn Signal Indicators
.................... 194
Vanity Mirror
.......................... 124
Headlamp High-Beam
Indicator
............ 194
Map
.................................. 168
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At Least Once a Month
WHAT TO DO
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are
inflated
to the pressures specified on the
Tire-Loading Information label located
on the rear edge of the driver’s door. See
“Tires”
in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Clean
cassette deck. Cleaning should
be done every
15 hours of tape play. See
“Audio Systems”
in the Index for
further details.
At Least Once a Year
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Key Lock
Cylinders
L
Body Lubrication
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with
the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also
lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console
door and any folding seat hardware.
Section
D tells you what to use.
CHECK OR
SERVICE
Starter Switch
WHAT TO DO
CAUTION: When you are doing this
check, the
vehicle could move
suddenly. If it does, you or others
could
be injured. Follow the steps
below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have
enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake
(see “Parking Brake”
in the index if
necessary) and the regular brake.
NOTE: Do
not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready
to turn off the
engine immediately
if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear.
The starter should work
only in “P”
(Park) or
“N” (Neutral). If the starter
works
in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
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