Buick 2001 Century User manual

Every

2001 Century

under warranty is

backed with the

following

services:

Free

lockout assistance

Free

dead-battery assistance

Free

out-of-fuel assistance

Free

flat-tire change

Emergency

towing

1-800-252-1112

(

For vehicles purchased in Canada,

call

1-800-268-6800

)

that provides in an emergency:

1-800-252-1112

(

For vehicles purchased in Canada,

call

1-800-268-6800

)

Courtesy

Transportation

Every

2001 Century

under warranty is

backed with the

following

services:

2001 Buick Century

Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A.

Part Number 10422380 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000

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Windows

Keys and Door Locks

Remote Keyless Entry

Trunk Release

Automatic Transaxle

Parking Brake

Tilt Wheel

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

Windshield Wipers

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Exterior and Interior Lamps

Mirrors

Storage Compartments

Convenience Net (If Equipped)

Auxiliary Power Connection

OnStar® System (If Equipped)

Sunroof (If Equipped)

Instrument Panel, Warning Lights and Gages

Seats and Seat Controls

Safety Belts Air Bag Systems

Restraint Systems for Children

Section

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

iii

Section

Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Section

Your Driving and the Road

Section

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Defensive Driving

Drunken Driving

Control of a Vehicle

Braking

Steering

Driving Tips for Various Road Conditions

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Loading Your Vehicle

Towing a Trailer

Heating and Air Conditioning

Setting the Radio Clock

Radio/Cassette Player/CD Player

Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature

Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)

Hazard Warning Flashers

Jump Starting

Towing Your Vehicle

Engine Overheating

Changing a Flat Tire

If You're Stuck

Problems on the Road

Fuel

Checking Fluids and Lubricants

GM Oil Life System™ (If Equipped)

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)

Brakes

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires and Wheels

Appearance Care

Electrical System/Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Capacities and Specifications

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Maintenance Schedule

Service and Appearance Care

Section

Scheduled Maintenance

Owner Checks and Services

Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Maintenance Records

Table of Contents (cont'd)

Customer Assistance Information

In the Index you will find an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual.

You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

Section

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Customer Assistance Offices

Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation

Warranty Information (See Warranty Manual)

Reporting Safety Defects on page 8-9

Service Publications

Index

Section

Please refer to the last page of this manual for your

Service Station Guide

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, BUICK,

the BUICK Emblem and the name CENTURY are

registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

This manual includes the latest information at the time

it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes

after that time without further notice. For vehicles first

sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of

Canada Limited” for Buick Motor Division whenever it

appears in this manual.

Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be

there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you

sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new

owner can use it.

We support voluntary

technician certification.

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a

French Language Manual:

Aux propriétaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous

procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en français chez

votre concessionaire ou au:

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P.O. Box 07130

Detroit, MI 48207

vii

How to Use this Manual

Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning

to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you

do this, it will help you learn about the features and

controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find

that pictures and words work together to explain

things quickly.

Safety Warnings and Symbols

You will find a number of safety cautions in this book.

We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you

about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore

the warning.

CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurt

you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.

Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the

hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or

others could be hurt.

You will also find a circle

with a slash through it in

this book. This safety

symbol means “Don’t,”

“Don’t do this” or “Don’t

let this happen.”

viii

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could

damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can

damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would

not be covered by your warranty, and it could be

costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help

avoid the damage.

When you read other manuals, you might see

CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different

colors or in different words.

You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle.

They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

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