Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Delayed Headlamp Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Oil Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tire Inflation Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatic Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Delayed Locking (Automatic Power
Door Locks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Remote Keyless Entry Signal
(Security Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Restraint System for Children
(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Window Defogging (HVAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trunk Lock Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trunk Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Antilock Brakes (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Century. Please read this information and your
Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not
include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual
portfolio for easy reference.
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high beams are on, a symbol
located in the instrument panel will
illuminate.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature uses the vehicle’s high
beams to alert the driver in front of you
that you intend to pass. To use it, pull
the turn signal lever toward you slightly,
but not so far that you hear a click. The
high beams will remain on for as long as
you hold the lever toward you.
Windshield Wipers
To operate the windshield wipers, turn
the WIPER band located on the multi-
function lever upward or downward.
To turn off the windshield wipers, turn
the band to OFF.
For low speed wiping, turn the band
away from you to the LO setting. For
high speeds, turn the band to HI.
Five sensitivity settings, located between
the OFF and HI settings, are provided
for a delayed wiping cycle.
Turn the band to the MIST setting for a
single wiping cycle. Hold the band until
the wipers begin, then let it go.
Windshield Washers
The windshield washer paddle is
marked PUSH and is located on top of
the multifunction lever. Push the paddle
to spray washer fluid onto the wind-
shield. The wipers will run for several
sweeps, then stop or return to your pre-
set speed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
The Cruise Control feature is located at
the end of the Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever. Cruise Control allows you to
maintain a speed of about 25 mph or
more (but not below 25 mph) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. To
use Cruise Control:
1. Move the Cruise Control switch to ON.
2. Achieve the speed you desire.
3. Press the SET button at the tip of the
multifunction lever, then release it.
(The CRUISE light in the instrument
panel cluster will illuminate.)
4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator.
Cruise Control disengages when you
apply the brakes.
Resuming a Set Speed
To return to a preset speed after having
applied the brakes, once you’ve reached
25 mph or more, simply move the
Cruise Control switch from ON to R/A
(Resume/Accelerate).
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Dual Climate Control System
This system controls the heating, cool-
ing and ventilation of your vehicle.
The left knob operates the fan and pro-
vides five speed settings ranging from
LO to HI. The knob on the right offers
six operating modes:
MAX:(Maximum Air Conditioning)
VENT:(Ventilation)
BI-LEVEL:(Bi-Level)
HTR:(Heater)
BLEND:This mode directs half of the air
to the floor outlets and half to the
defroster and side window outlets.
DEF:This mode directs most of the air
through the defroster and the side win-
dow outlets.
Air Conditioning and Rear Defogger
The two buttons located at the bottom of
the climate control system faceplate
control the air conditioning and the rear
window defogger:
AC:Press this button to turn the air con-
ditioning on and off. An indicator light
above the button will illuminate when the
system is on.REAR:Press this button to turn the rear
window defogger on. The defogger will
shut off automatically after about 15
minutes.
Individual Temperature Control
The driver and front passenger can
select their own air temperatures.
DRIVER:The lever on the left adjusts
the temperature for the driver’s side out-
lets. Slide the lever up to raise the tem-
perature and down to lower the temper-
ature.
PASSENGER:The lever on the right
adjusts the temperature for the passen-
ger’s side outlets. Slide the lever up to
raise the temperature and down to lower
the temperature.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Antilock Brakes (ABS)
(if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with an antilock
brake system (ABS), an advanced elec-
tronic brake system that will help pre-
vent a braking skid. When you start your
engine or begin to drive away, you may
hear a slight noise or feel a brake pedal
vibration — this is normal; the system is
simply checking itself.
Using Antilock Brakes:
•Never pump your brakes. Just hold
the brake pedal down firmly and
steer.
•You may feel a slight pedal pulsation
or notice some noise — that’s OK
— it means your ABS is working
properly.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
