1997 BUICK CENTURY lock

While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the
fuel fill opening.
To
take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it;
if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right. If you
get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap
too quickly. This spray can happen
if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the
way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside
of Your Buick” in the Index.
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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine
if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed.
This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp”
in the Index.
Checking Things Under the Hood
An electric fan under the hood can start up and
injure you even when the engine is not running.
Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
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If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See “Malfunction Indicator Lamp” in
the Index.
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Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and
start a fire. These include liquids like gasoline,
oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and
other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others
could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill
things that will burn onto a hot engine.
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Headlamps 4. Connect the new headlamp assembly to the wiring
harness, making sure the connector tab snaps
into place.
5. Insert the headlamp into the slots in the fascia.
6. Slide the retainers downward until they are
fully seated.
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
2. Remove rubber bulb access cover.
3. Twist and pull the sidemarker lamp socket from the
4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb from
headlamp assembly.
the socket.
1. Pull
up on the headlamp retainers to release the
assembly locator tabs.
2. Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots.
3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical
connector and pull the connector from the headlamp
bulb socket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Put the socket back into the headlamp assembly and
turn it to the right until it
is secure.
7. Replace the rubber bulb access cover.
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2. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical
connector and pull the connector from the dome
lamp assembly.
3. Grasp the bulb housing located in the center of the
assembly and pull straight
up.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Push in a new bulb.
6. Replace the socket into the dome lamp assembly.
7. Reconnect the dome lamp assembly to the wiring
harness, making sure the connector
tab snaps
into place.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
8. Reposition the dome lamp assembly to the roof, and
gently push the assembly into the base plate.
Replacement blades for your vehicle are
22 inches
(56 cm) in length.
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
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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.
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.
[nstrument Panel Fuse Block
Some fuses are in a fuse
block on the passenger’s
side of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover labeled
FUSES to expose the fuses.
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Circuit
Breaker
A
B
C
D
Description
Not Used
Power Windows/Sunroof
Rear Defog
Power Seats
Fuse
1
4
6
8
10
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
22
Description
Not Used
Ignition Signal
-- Hot in Run and
Start
-- PCM, BCM U/H Relay
Power Mirrors
Panel Dimming
Ignition Signal
-- Hot in Run,
Unlock and Start -- Cluster,
Powertrain Control Module, Body
Control Module
DRL Module
Interior Lamps
Door Locks
Taillamps, License Lp
Radio Heated Mirror
Cruise Control
Clusters
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Fuse
23 24
26 27
28
29
30
31
32
Description
Cigarette Lighter -- Auxiliary
Power Connection, Data Link
Stoplamps
Parklamps Auxiliary Power Connection
--
Hot in ACC and Run
Crank Signal
-- Body Control
Module, Cluster, Powertrain
Control
Modules
Ignition Signal -- HVAC
Control Head
Brake Transmission
Shift Interlock
Air Bag
Anti-lock Brake Controls, Body
Control Module
Fuse
33
34
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
Description
Hazard Flashers
Not Used
Ignition Signal
-- Hot in ACC and
Run
-- Body Control Module
Anti-lock Brake Solenoids
Low Blower
Anti-lock Brakes
Turn Signals Radio,
HVAC head, Keyless Entry,
Cluster
High Blower
Not Used
Steering Wheel Controls
Wipers
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger's Side
Some fuses and relays are in the underhood electrical
center on the passenger's side
of the engine compartment.
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Fuse
1
2
3
Description
Cooling Fan
Starter Solenoid
Power Seats, Rear Defog
4
5
6
7
8
Relay
9
10
11
12
13
14
High Blower, Hazard Flasher,
Stoplamps, Power Mirror, Door Locks
Ignition Switch, BTSI, Stoplamps,
ABS, Turn Signals, Cluster, Air Bag,
DRL Module
Cooling Fan
Interior Lamps, Retained Accessory
Power, ABS, Keyless Entry, Data Link,
HVAC Head, Cluster, Radio,
AUX Power, Cigarette Lighter
Ignition Switch, Wipers, Radio,
Steering Wheel Controls, Body Control
Module, AUX Power, Power Windows,
Sunroof, HVAC Controls, DRL, Rear
Defog Relay
Description
Cooling Fan 2
Cooling Fan 3
Starter Solenoid
Cooling Fan
1
Ignition Main
Not Used
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