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Buick 2004 Century manual

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  • Page 1

    Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Delayed Headlamp Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    A. Exterior Lamps Control B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Instrument Panel Cluster D. Audio Steering Wheel Controls E. Gear Shift Lever F. Air Outlets G. Side Window Defogger Outlet H. Hood Release I. Tilt Wheel Lever J. Horn K. Audio System L. Ashtray M. Climate Control N. Glove Box O. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Getting to Know Y our 2004 [...]

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    Y our vehicle’ s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge B. Speedometer C. Gear Shift Indicator D. T rip Odometer E. Fuel Gauge IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know of many important aspec[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 2004 Century 4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has the following posi- tions: two upward (for right) and two downward (for left). These positions allow you to signal a turn or lane change. T o signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. The lever will return by itself when relea[...]

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    5 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. T o 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 hol[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 2004 Century 6 Oil Life Monitor The Oil Life Monitor shows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. When the oil life index is less than 10 percent, the CHANGE OIL SOON light will illumi- nate in the instrument panel. After hav- ing the oil changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is requ[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Audio System Controls: PWR (Power) VOL (V olume) DISP (Display): Press this button to switch the display between the radio sta- tion frequency and the time. SCV (Speed-Compensated V olume): SCV adjusts the audio system volume automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. T o access the SCV display , press the TUNE/AUDIO button re[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 2004 Century 8 Cassette Player (If equipped) Use the following controls to operate your cassette player: (Reverse): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly . Press it again to return to playing speed. (Forward): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing [...]

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    9 Automatic Power Door Locks The Automatic Power Door Locks can be programmed in the following ways: Choice 1: All doors will automatically lock when you shift out of P ARK. They will all automatically unlock when you shift back into P ARK. Choice 2: All doors will lock automati- cally when you shift out of P ARK. But only the driver ’ s door wil[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 2004 Century 10 Trunk Lock Release To unlock your trunk, press the button located behind the glove box door . Y ou can also unlock the trunk by pressing the car symbol shown on your Remote Keyless Entry transmitter . Or , simply use your door key to open the trunk. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Window Defogging (HV AC) U[...]

  • Page 11

    11 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 of fers six operating modes: MAX: (Maximum Air Conditioning) VENT: (V entilation) BI-LEVEL: (Bi-Level) HTR: (Heater) BLEND: This mo[...]

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    Getting to Know Y our 2004 Century 12 04CENTQRG Roadside Assistance Program My GMLink Buick Roadside Assistance: 1-800-252-1 1 12 Buick Motor Division is proud to offer Buick Premium Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3-year/36,000-mile (60,000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). Our commitment to Buick owner[...]