1996 BUICK CENTURY glove box

Power Door Locks
Press the power door lock
switch on either front door
to lock
or unlock all the
doms atmce.
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 PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 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 if the transaxle is
in gear. 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 and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index for more information.
Leaving Your Vehicle
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 from up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the key chain transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
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TrunkLiftgate Trunk Lock
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A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate,
liftglass or trunk lid open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate, liftglass or
trunk lid open or
if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal between
the body and the liftgate, liftglass or trunk lid:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on
NORM or VENT. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
To unlock the trunk from
the outside, insert the door
key and turn it clockwise.
Remote Trunk or Liftgate Release
You’ll find the release
button in the glove box.
The trunk will unlock
anytime the ignition is on
or
off. If you have the
wagon, the liftgate wi1.l
unlock when the ignition is
on, and the transaxle is in
PARK (P).
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Turn the key to the left to release the liftgate glass.
Then, pull the glass up by the handle.
To close, lower
the glass until the latch catches.
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 leave 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?
@ Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk
or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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Power Remote Control Mirror (Option)
Both the driver’s and optional passenger’s side outside
mirrors can be adjusted with the control lever on the
driver’s door.
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 and the area behind your vehicle when
you
are sitting in a comfortable driving position.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface
is curved so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
1 A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) 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.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
Use the door key to lock and unlock the glove box. To
open, pinch the latch release.
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Lamp Controls
Instrument Panel Brightness
Vents Control
Instrument Panel Cluster and Indicator Lamps
Audio System
Map Reading Lamps
G. Rear Window Defogger Switch
H. Glove Box
I. Wipermasher Rear Window (Wagon Only)
J. Climate Controls
K. Parking Brake Release
L. Hood Release
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
I 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.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lamps to
go on and off or, in some cases, to remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp 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 Power 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.
Engine A/C, EGR, Relays, SIR Crank and
Safety Belt Fuses
These fuses are located behind the glove box. The fuse
holders are taped together with gray tape.
Other - uses
The Safety Belt/Chime (ICAM) Module fuse and the
Remote Keyless Entry fuse are located behind the fuse
block, above the hush panel.
The Fuel Pump, A/C CONT and the ECM fuses are
located under the hood.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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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 damape 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.
To identify and check
fuses, refer to the Fuse
Usage chart.
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.
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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
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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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