1994 BUICK CENTURY odometer

?art 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. 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 .
Part 2 includes:
Keys ........................................................................\
.. 66
DoorLocks .............................. ................................... 67
New Vehicle Break-In ..................... ..................................... 74
StartingtheEngine
................................................................. 76
ShiftingtheTransaxle ............................................................ 79
Windows ....................................................................... \
87
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 88
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever .................................................... 89
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
.............................................. 91
Windshield Wipermasher ...................................................... 91
CruiseControl
................................................................ 94
Headlights
........................................................................\
98
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.. 102
Instrumentpanel ................................................................... 110
Speedometer and Odometer ..................................................... 110
Warning Lights . Gages and Indicators ............................................. 111
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The Instrument Panel: Your
Information System
Your instrument panel is designed to let you know at a
glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, how much
fuel you’re using, and
many other things you’ll need to drive safely and
economically.
Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used in the U.S.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
Your Buick has a “tamper-resistant odometer.”
If you
can see very noticeable bright silver lines between the
numbers, probably someone has tried to turn
it back.
The numbers may not be true.
You may wonder what happens if a vehicle has
to have a
new odometer installed.
If possible, the new one has to
be set to the same reading as the old one.
If it can’t be,
then it’s set at zero, and a label on the driver’s door must
show the old reading and when the new one was
installed.
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Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell
you how many miles you
have driven since you last
set
it to zero. To reset it,
push the button.
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Warning Lights, Gages and
Indicators
This section describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is
wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages could also save you or
others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem
with one of
your vehicle’s functions. As you will see in
the details on the next few pages, some warning lights
come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key just to
let you know they’re working. If you are familiar with
this section,
you should not be alarmed when this
happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or is a problem
with one
of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages and
warning lights work together to let you know when
there’s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays
on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check
the section that tells you
what to do about it. Please follow the manual’s advice.
Waiting to
do repairs can be costly -- and even
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If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way,
you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick
model.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire
or tire chain clearance
to the body and chassis.
Used Replacement Wheels
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly
as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and
retighten them.
If the contact continues, slow
down
until it stops. Driving too fast with chains
on will damage your vehicle.
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USAGE
Hood Latch
Assembly
a. Pivots and
b. Release Pawl
Spring
Anchor
Hood and
Door
Hinges, Wagon
Liftgate, Fuel Door
Hinge, Folding
Seat Hardware,
Rear Compartment
Lid Hinges
Weatherstrips
FLUID/LUBRICANT I
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade
2,
Category LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent) or GC-LB.
Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1050109).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent).
See “Specifications Chart” in the Index for
recommended replacement filters, valves and spark
plugs.
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed the service
in the columns indicated. When completing the
Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers
from the Schedule
I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts
which correspond
to the maintenance performed. Also,
you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner
information portfolio is a convenient place to store
them.
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I I
~ Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED SERVICED
BY READING
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Methanol in Gasoline ............................. 209
Mirrors
........................................ 102
Mountain Driving ................................ 160
Net. Convenience ............................... 105
Neutral Gear Position
.............................. 80
New Vehicle Break-In
............................. 74
NightDriving
................................... 152
Octane Requirements
........................... 209
Odometer
...................................... 110
Off-Road Recovery
.............................. 149
Oil. Engine
..................................... 213
Change
................................. 217. 261
Quality
..................................... 215
Warning Light
................................ 11 7
Overdrive. Automatic
............................. 8 1
Overheated Engine ............................... 184
Paint Spotting
.................................. 251
Park
........................................... 77
Park. Shifting Into
................................ 83
Parking Brake
........................................ 82
Over Things That Burn
.......................... 85
With a Trailer
................................ 165
With the Engine Running
........................ 86
Passing
........................................ 150 Polishing
and Waxing
............................ 249
Power
Antenna
..................................... 137
DoorLocks
................................... 68
Mirrors
..................................... 102
Seats
........................................ 15
Steering
..................................... 147
Steering Fluid
................................ 226
Windows
..................................... 87
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
...................... 42
Problems on the Road ............................ 171
Publications. Service
............................. 286
Radiator Overheating
............................ 184
Radiator Pressure Cap
............................ 226
Radio 125
Reading Lights
.................................. 100
Rear Seats. Folding ............................... 17
Rear Storage Security Cover
....................... 105
Rear Window Defogger
........................... 123
Rearview Mirror
................................. 102
Reclining Seatbacks
............................... 15
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
................ 277
Remote Keyless Entry System
....................... 68
Remote Trunkbiftgate Release ...................... 71
Replacing
BrakeSystemParts
............................ 231
Safety Belts
................................... 64
Tires
....................................... 241
Wheels
..................................... 243
Light Bulbs
.................................. 232
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Stereo Sound Systems ............................ 125
Storage Armrest
..................................... 107
Rear Locking Compartment
..................... 108
Storing Your Car
................................ 231
Stuck. If Your Car is
.............................. 206
Supplemental Restraint System (Air Bag)
.............. 37
Tailgate Ajar Warning Light
...................... 119
Taillight Bulb Replacement
........................ 234
TapePlayerCare
................................ 136
Temperature Warning Light
........................ 1 15
Theft ........................................... 74
Thermostat
..................................... 226
Third Gear Position
............................... 81
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................... 88
Time (Setting the Clock)
................... 127.129. 132
Tire
........................................... 238
Balance
..................................... 243
Chains
...................................... 244
Flat
........................................ 193
Inflation
..................................... 239
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 240
Loading Information
............................ 236
Pressure
..................................... 239
Quality Grading
.............................. 242
Replacement .................................. 24 1
Wear Indicators ............................... 241
White Sidewall
............................... 250
Spare
....................................... 205 TorqueLock
..................................... 85
Towing
Your Car ................................ 178
Towing Hookups
............................ 180. 182
Trailer Towing
.................................. 165
Transaxle. Automatic .............................. 79
Transaxle Fluid
.................................. 220
Trip Odometer
.................................. 111
Trunk Lock Remote Release
........................ 71
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever
................... 89
Turn Signal Indicator
.............................. 89
Turn Signal Reminder
............................. 90
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 251
Unleaded Gasoline
.............................. -209
Upholstery Care
................................ -246
Used Oil Disposal
............................... 218
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ............... 253
Vehicle Loading
................................. 236
Vehicle Storage
................................. 231
Ventilation
..................................... 123
Vinylcleaning
.................................. 247
Voltage Indicator
................................ 119
Vent
Windows. Wagon
............................. 88
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