1996 BUICK CENTURY Owners Manual

Fuse Circuitry
STOP HA2 Stoplamps, Hazard Flashers
CTSY Interior, Underhood, Courtesy,
UP, Trunk Lamps, Door Locks,
Horn Relay, Passive Restraint
System, Deck Lid Release,
Power Antenna Remote Keyless
Entry, Vanity Mirror
WDO* Power Windows
INST LPS Illumination for:
I/P, Radio, Pod
Lamps, Ashtray, Console Lamp,
Heater and A/C Control, Defog
Switch, Headlamp Switch,
Power Antenna
Fuse Circuitry
RADIO Radio
PWR ACC* Seats, Door Locks, Rear Defog,
Power Seat Recliner, Rear
Window Wiper, Trunk Release
WPR
CIG LTR Windshield
Wiperwasher
Cigarette Lighter
*Circuit Breaker
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Replacement Bulbs
'OUTSIDE LAMPS BULB INSIDE LAMPS BULB
'.Back-up
Lamps . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1156
Front ParkingEurn Signal Lamps
. . . . . . . . 2357NA Courtesy' Lamps
194 Dome Lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 561
,License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Headlamps Glove
Box Lamp . . . . .<. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
' Sidemarker Lamps (Front) . . . . , , . . . . . . . 194NA Heater and A/C Control . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T-1 .o
Ashtray ................................. 194
.. I I.
Lamps (Rear) . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Stop/TaiVTurn Signai Lamps
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2397
Underhood Lamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 089
Taillamps (between stop and back-up lamps) . . . 194
High-Beam Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 194
High-Level Stoplamp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 1156
Indicator Lights Rear Window Defogger Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . 2102
Lighted Rearview Mirrors
, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212-2
Cluster (Illumination)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Turn Signal Indicators . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
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Capacities and Specifications
Engine Crankcase with filter change
.............................................. 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)
Automatic Transaxle
3-Speed (3T40)
Pan Removal and Replacement
...................................... 4 quarts (3.8 L)
After Complete Overhaul .......................................... 7 quarts (6.6 L)
4-Speed with Overdrive (4T60-E)
Pan Removal and Replacement
...................................... 6 quarts (5.7 L)
After Complete Overhaul
.......................................... 8 quarts (7.6 L)
When draining or replacing torque convertel; more fluid may be needed.
Cooling System
2.2L L4 (Code 4):
Radiator and Engine only
...................................... 6.06 quarts (5.73 L)
Complete System ............................................ 8.27 quarts (8.17 L)
3.1L V6 (Code
M):
Radiator and Engine only ...................................... 9.18 quarts (8.69 L)
Complete System ............................................. 11.6 quarts (1 1 .O L)
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Refrigerant (R=l34a), Air Conditioning*
2.2L (Code 4) .................................................... 1.75 lbs. (0.8kg)
3.1L V6 (Code
M) ................................................. 2.0 Ibs. (0.9kg)
*See “Air Conditioning Refrigerants” later in this section.
Power Steering
Pump Only 2.2L
L4 (Code 4) .................................................. 1 pint (0.47 L)
3.1L V6 (Code M) ................................................. 1 pint (0.47 L)
2.2L L4 (Code 4) ................................................ 1.7 pints (0.82 L)
Wheel Nut Torque ............................................ 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Type
...................................................... RH/LH 4.75 pin RRpin
Length
............................................... 18” (457 mm) 16” (406 mm)
Complete System
3.1L V6
(Code M) ................................................ 1.6 pints (0.75 L)
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Fuel Tank
................
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........
NOTE: All capacities are approx
manual. .i
................................... 16.5
gallons 62.4 L
........ See Tire-Loading Information label on driver’s door.
mate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
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Engine Specifications
2.2L
VIN Engine Code .............................. 4
Type
....................................... L4
Displacement .............................. 2.2 Liters
Firing Order
............................... 1-3-4-2
Thermostat Temperature
................... 195°F (91 "C)
Vehicle Dimensions
Sedan
Wheelbase ....................... 104.9 in. (2664 mm)
Front Tread
........................ 58.7 in (1492 mm)
Rear Tread
........................ 56.7 in. ( 1442 mm)
Overall Length
.................... 189.1 in. (4803 mm)
Overall Width
...................... 69.4 in. (1762 mm)
Overall Height
..................... 54.2 in. ( 1377 mm)
3.1L V6
M
V6
3.1 Liters
1-2-3-4-5-6
195°F (91OC)
Wagon
104.9 in (2664 mm)
58.7 in. (1492 mm)
56.7 in. (1442 mm)
190.9
in. (4851 mm)
69.4 in. (1762 rnm)
54.2 in. (1377 mm)
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.2L L4 .................... AC Type A-905C
3.1L
V6 .................... AC Qpe A-925C
All Engines
................... AC Type PF-47
2.2L L4 ................... AC Type CV-900C
3.1L
V6 ................... AC Type CV-892C
2.2LL4
.......................... 24574912
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.50 mm)
3.1L V6 .................... AC Type 041-940
Gap:
0.060 inch (1 SO mm)
Batteries
Remote Keyless Duracell Type
Entry Transmitter ........ DL2016 (2) or equivalent
Engine Oil Filter
PCV Valve
Spark Plugs
8 .................
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Buick dealer.
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
I
LE
IMPORTANT:
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
,VEL AND CHANGE
RECOMMENDED
AS
This section covers the maintenance required for your
Buick. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its
safety, dependability and emission control performance.
Protectiob.
Plan
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your Buick
dealer
for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle.
To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle
in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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How This Section is Organized
The remainder of this section is divided into five parts:
“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows
what to have done and
how often. Some of these
services can be complex,
so unless you are technically
qualified and have the necessary equipment,
you should
let your dealer’s service department or another qualified
service center do these jobs.
“Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what
should be checked whenever you stop for fuel. It also
explains what
you can easily do to help keep your
vehicle in good condition.
“Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections”
explains important inspections that your Buick dealer’s
service department or another qualified service center
should perform.
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Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to
do some jobs, you can
be seriously injured.
Do your own maintenance
work only
if you have the required know-how
and the proper tools and equipment for the job.
If you have any doubt, have a qualified
technician do the work.
If you are skilled enough to do some work on your
vehicle,
you will probably want to get the service
information
GM publishes. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
“Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
lists some products GM recommends to help keep your
vehicle properly maintained. These products, or their
equivalents, should be used whether vou do the work
yourself or have it done.
“Part E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for
you to record the maintenance performed on your
vehicle. Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it down
in this part. This will help you
determine when your next maintenance should be done.
In addition, it is
a good idea to keep your maintenance
receipts. They may be needed to qualify your vehicle for
warranty repairs.
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