2005 BUICK CENTURY Owner's Manual

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual Certi�cation Label
The Certi�cation label is found on the rear edge of the
driver’s door.
The label shows the gross weight capacity of your
vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). Th

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual If things like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else
are put inside the vehicle, they will go as fast as the
vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they will

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual Here are some important things to consider before you
do recreational vehicle towing:
What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?
Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendati

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual Towing a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you do not use the correct equipment and
drive properly, you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work w

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
Here are some important points:
There are many different laws, including speed limit
restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure
your rig will be legal, n

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual Weight of the Trailer Tongue
The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight
to measure because it affects the total or gross weight
of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
includes t

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure the vehicle’s tires are in�ated to the upper limit
for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the
Tire-Loading Information label. SeeLoading Your
Ve

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BUICK CENTURY 2005  Owners Manual Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, get to know the
rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and
braking with