2003 BUICK CENTURY Owner's Manual

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the spare compact tire to ®t underneath
the wheel well.
6. Remove all wheel nuts and take of

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If
you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious accident.
8. Install the compact spare tire.
Put the wheel nuts b

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual 10. Tighten the wheel nuts
®rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could l

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment coul

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the
protector/guide back in the foam holder.
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully in¯ated when
your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the in¯ation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
Af

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some
are toxic. Others can burst into ¯ames if you strike a
match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are
dangerous if you bre

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BUICK CENTURY 2003  Owners Manual Here are some cleaning tips:
·Always read the instructions on the cleaner label.
·Clean up stains as soon as you can ± before
they set.
·Carefully scrape off any excess stain.
·Use a clean cloth