BUICK CENTURY 1993 Owners Manual

Using Foam-Qpe Cleaner on Fabric
Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
Use suds only and apply with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge to
remove the suds.
Rinse the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left with a slightly damp paper towel
Then dry it immediately with an air hose, a hair dryer
surrounding
trim along stitch or welt lines.
directions on the container label.
or cloth.
or a heat lamp.
Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent=Qpe Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some
spots and stains will clean off better with just water
and mild soap.
If you need to use it, then:
Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with a
clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably cheesecloth).
Cleaning should start at the outside
of the stain,
“feathering” toward the center. Keep changing to a
clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area with an air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to
help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous
NOTICE.)
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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, butter,
margarine, shoe polish, coffke with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable
oils, wax crayon, tar
and asphalt.
Carefully scrape off excess stain.
Then follow the solvent-type instructions above.
Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on
a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed as
soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner will
dissolve them and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg,
fruit, fruit juice,
milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine
and
blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled
area with cool water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
above.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area
with a watedbaking soda solution: 1 teaspoon
(5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm
water.
Finally, if needed, clean lightly with solvent-type
cleaner.
Combination Stains: Like candy, ice cream,
mayonnaise, chili sauce and unknown
stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with cool
If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Just use warm water and a clean cloth. water and allow to dry.
Rub with a
clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may
have to do it more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you
don't get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
solvent-type vinyl/leather cleaner.
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to' clean the top surfaces of
the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield
and even make it difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
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Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.
A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It you do, It
may severely wealeen them. In a crash they
mlght not be able to provlde adequate
protection. Clean safety bdta only wlth mlld
soap and lukewarm Mar.
Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner (GM
Part No. 1050427) or a liquid household glass cleaner
will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust films.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals
on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped
off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and
Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield
washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax
or other material may be on the blade or windshield.
Clean the outside of the windshield with GM Windshield
Cleaner, Bon-Ami Powder@ (GM
Part No. 1050011). The
windshield
is clean if beads do not form when you rinse
it with water.
Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked
in full strength windshield washer solvent. Then rinse the
blade with water.
Wiper blades should be checked on a regular basis and replaced when worn.
Cleaning the Outside of Your Buick
The paint finish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of
color,
gloss retention and durability.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it
clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
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Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Don’t use strong soaps or chemical detergents. Use liquid
hand, dish or car washing (non-detergent) soaps. Don’t
use cleaning agents that contain acid or abrasives. All
cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not
allowed to dry on the surface, or they could stain. Dry
the finish with a
soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton
towel to avoid surfhce scratches and water spotting.
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter your
vehicle.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your Buick may
be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. You
can get
GM approved cleaning products from your
dealer. (See “Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials” in the Index.)
Your Buick has a “basecoat/clearcoat” paint finish. The
clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored
basecoat.
Aluminum Wheels (If SO Equipped)
Your aluminum wheels have a protective coating similar
to the painted surface of your car. Don’t use strong soaps,
chemicals, chrome polish, or other abrasive cleaners on
them because you could damage this coating. After
rinsing thoroughly, a wax may be applied.
White Sidewall Tires
Your Buick dealer has a GM White Sidewall Tire
Cleaner. You can use a stiff brush with it.
Weatherstrips
These are places where glass or metal meets rubber.
Silicone grease there will make them last longer, seal
better, and not squeak. Apply silicone grease with a
clean cloth at least every six months.
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Sheet Metal Damage
If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Foreign Material
Calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road
oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from
industrial chimneys, and other foreign matter can damage
your vehicle’s finish if they remain on painted surfaces. Use cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces for
these stains.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches
can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets. Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in
your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these
are not
removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame,
floor pan, and
exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody
with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed
in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underbody vehicle washing system can
do this for you.
Chemical paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a
chemical fdlout. Airborne pollutants can
f$ll upon and
attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This damage can
take
two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped discolorations,
and small irregular dark
spots etched into the paint
surhce.
Although no defect in the paint job causes
this, Buick
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces
of new
vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12
months or 12,OOO miles (20 OOO km) of purchase,
whichever comes first.
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Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials
You can get these from your Buick dealer .
DESCRIPTION USAGE PAFlT NUMBER
Magic Mirror Creme Wax ............. Exterior cleaner and polish ......... 12345343
Spray-A-Squeak
..................... Weatherstrips ..................... 1052277
Silicone Grease
..................... Stops squeaks ..................... 1052863
Tar and Road
Oil Remover ............ Also removes old waxes, polishes .... 1050172
Chrome Cleaner and Polish
........... Removes rust and corrosion .......... 1050173
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
.......... Cleans white and black tires ......... 1050174
VinyULeather Cleaner
............... Spot and stain removal .............. 1050214
Fabric Cleaner
...................... Spot and stain removal .............. 1050244
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
........ Cleans vinyl and cloth, also. tires ...... 1050429
and
mats
latches
Glass Cleaner
....................... Also spot cleans vinyls ............. 1050427
Lubriplate
(Wh~te Grease) ............ For hood. trunk, door hinges and ..... 1052349
Preservatone
.................. .... Vinyl Top Dressing ................ 1051055
Washer Solvent
..................... Windshield-washing system .......... 1051515
Spot Lifter
........................ For cloth ........................ 105l398*
Wash-Wax (concentrate)
.............. Exterior Wash ..................... 1052870
SIZE
16 oz . (0.473L)
12 oz . (0.354L)
1
oz . (0.02Skg)
16 oz . (0.473L)
16
oz . (0.473L)
16
oz . (0.473L)
32
oz . (0.946L)
16
oz . (0.473L)
23
oz . (0.680L)
6 lb
. (2.72kg)
12 oz . (0.340kg)
16
oz . (0.473L)
8 oz . (0.237L)
32
oz . (0.946L)
16
oz . (0.473L)
* Not recommended .for pigskin suede leather .
See your General Motors dealers for these products .
See your Maintenance Schedule for other products .
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Vehicle Identification Number 0
1
0
SAMPLE4UXPM072675 (cml
This is the legal identifier. for your Buick. It appears on a
plate in the front comer
of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside, your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engme code for
your
GM engine. This code will help you identify your
engine, specifications, and replacement parts
in this
section.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on your spare tire cover in the coupe
or sedan.
In the wagon, you’ll find the label on the wheel
well (remove the spare tire cover to expose the wheel
well). It’s very helpful
if you ever need to order parts.. On
this label is:
Your VIN.
Its model designation.
Paint information.
A list of all production options and special equipment.
Be sure that
this label is not. removed from. the vehicle.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
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Fuses & Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers,
and fusible thermal links
in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces the chance
of fires caused by electrical problems.
The fuse panel is located inside the glove box, on the left side.
To change a fuse, open the glove box. Pull down on the
fuse panel latch and open
the door. Pull the fuse straight
out.
To identify and check fuses, refer to the Fuse Usage chart.
GOOD
FUSE
7
GM PART NO. - ' RATING ' '2 COLOR I
12004003 ................... 3 AMP VIOLET
12004005
................... 5 AMP TAN
12004006
... ..... 7.5 AMP BROWN
12004007
... , ..... 10 AMP RED
12004008 ... ... 15 AMP LIGHT BLUE
12004009
... ... 20 AMP YELLOW
12004010
... ... 25 AMP WHITE
12004011
... ... 30 AMP LIGHT GREEN I
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size
and rating.
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Fuse Usage
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Fuse Rating
(AMPS)
A
B
C
D E
15
20
10
10
15
ECM; MAF Sensor (3300 Engine only)
ECM Injectors/Coil
Eng. A/C Relay; EGR Solenoid; Canister Purge Solenoid
Fan/Elect; Generator; DRL Module
Turn Signal Flasher; Back-up Lights;
TruWLiftgate Release
Fuse
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
Rating
(AMPS)
10
20
20
10
20
20
30"
5
Circuitry N
0
P
Q
10
30"
25
20
15
15
15
Circuitry
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bagj
Tail; Park; Side Marker; License Plate; Stop/Turn Signal
Heater/Air Conditioner
Gages; Warning Indicators; Torque Convert
Clutch; Audible Warning System; Computer Command Control; Trunk Release; Brake
Warning Indicator; Rear Defog Switch;
Speedometer
Stop Lights; Hazard Flashers
Interior, Underhood, Courtesy, I/P, Trunk Lights; Door
Locks; Horn Relay, Passive Restraint
System, Deck Lid Release, Power Antenna
Liftgate Release; Power Windows
Illumination for: I/P, Radio,
Pod Lights,
Ashtray, Console Light, Heater-A/C Control,
Defog Switch, Headlight Switch
Radio, Cruise Control
Seats, Door
Locks, Rear Defog
Windshield Wipe/Wash
Cigarette Lighter
Safety Belt/Chirne (ICAM) Module (Located
behind the fuse block, above the hush panel.)
Remote Lock Control (Located behind the fuse
block, above the hush panel.) Fuel Pump, ECM (Located under the hood.)
*Circuit Breaker
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Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights
to go 'on and off or, in some cases, to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlight system checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse.
If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it
fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the.fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the ,circuit until the problem
is fixed.
Cigarette Lighter Fuse and Safety Belt Fuse
These fuses are located behind the glove box. The fuse
holders are
taped together with gray tape.
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