mileage BUICK CENTURY 1993 Owners Manual

I Service
j Your Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you
to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go
to your dealer for
all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and
GM-trained and supported service people.
We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks.
GM -
Doing Your Own Service Work
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If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll
want
to get the proper Buick Service Manual. It tells you
much more about
how to service your Buick than this
manual can.
To order the proper service manual, see
“Service Publications” in the Index.
You should keep
a record with all parts receipts and iist
the mileage and the date
of any service work you
perform.
See “Maintenance Record” in the Index.
A CAUTION:
Mu can be injured Of you try to do servlce wonk
on
a vehlcle without knowing enough about It.
0 Be sure you have sufflcient knowledge,
experience, and the proper replacement
’parts and tools before you attempt any
vehicle maintenance
task.
Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, and
other fasteners. “English” and “metric”
fasteners can be easily confused.
If you use
the wrong fasteners, parts can later break
or
fall off. Mu could be hurt. . .
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have them inspected and
rotated at the mileages recommended
in the Maintenance
Schedule. See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressure as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that -all wheel
nuts are
properly tightend. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the
Index.
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I A CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
It Is fastened, can make the’wheel nuts
become loose after a Qlme. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the
vehlcle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to us8
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get
all the rust or dirt off. (See “Changing a
Flat Tlre” in the Index.)
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lustomer Satisfaction Procedure
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your
dealer and Buick. Normally, any problems with the sales
transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be
resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments.
Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all
concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern
has not been resolved to your satisfaction,
the following
steps should be taken:
STEP ONE: Discuss your problem with a member of
dealership management. Complaints can often be quickly
resolved at that level. If the matter has already been
reviewed with the Sales, Service, or
Parts Manager, contact
the owner of the dealership or the General Manager.
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of Dealership
Management; it appears your problem cannot be resolved
by the dealership without further help, contact the
Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-521-7300. In
Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance
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Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French).
In Mexico, call 254-17-86. In herto
Rico or U.S. Virgin
Islands, call 1-809-763-1315. In all. other overseas
locations, contact
GM International Export Sales in
Canada by calling 1-416-644-4112.
For prompt assistance, please have the following information
available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:
Your name, address, telephone number.
Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from
the vehicle registration or title, or the plate attached to
the left top of the instrument panel and visible through
the windshield.)
Dealership name and location
Vehicle delivery date and present mileage
Nature of problem
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Engine Coolant .......................... .238. 270. 272
Checking
& Adding ......................... .l95. 239
Proper Mixture
to Use ............................ 239
Safety Warnings About
.................... 110. 195. 201
Temperature Gage
................................ 110
Temperature Warning Light
........................ 110
(see “Engine Coolant”)
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
Engine Exhaust
................................ .83. 173
Engine Identification
.............................. -265
Engineoil
....................................... 227
Additives
...................................... 231
Checking
& Adding ................. .227. 270. 272. 292
Crankcase Capacity
.......................... .270. 272
Energy Conserving
.............................. 231
Warning Light
.................................. 107
When to Change
................................ 232
Engine Specifications
......................... .270. 272
Engine. Starting
.................................... 74
Ethanol in Gasoline.
............................... 223
Exhaust Dangerous Gas
in ............................ .83. 173’
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety Belts ................. 40
Expressway Driving
............................... 163
Extender. Safety Belt
................................ 60
Disposing of Used Oil ............................ 232
Filter
................................. 232.271. 273
Engine Overheating
............................ 110. 195
Running Engine While Parked
....................... 84
Exterior Appearance (see “Appearance Care”) Fabric
cleaning
(see ‘%Appearance care”)
Fan Warnings
.................... .186. 187. 197. 199. 226
Filling the Fuel Tank
...................... .225. 270. 272
Filter. Oil
................................ 232.271. 273
Finish Damage
................................... 263
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........................... 184
Flat Tire
........................................ 205
Flip-Open Rear Vent Windows
........................ 85
Flooded Engine
.................................... 75
Capacities
..................................... 292
Power Steering
..................... .241. 271. 273. 292
Transaxle
......................... .236. 271. 273. 292
Windshield Washer
...................... .89. 242. 293
Fluids and Lubricants
.............................. 292
Fog. Driving
in ................................... 160
FoldingRearSeats .................................. 18
Freeway Driving
.................................. 163
French Language Manual
............................. 2
Fluid
Brake
..................................... 243. 292
Foreign Counties
.................................... 224
Fuel
............................................ 223
AlcoholinFuel
................................. 223
Capacity
................................... 270. 272
Exhaust Warnings
........................... .83. 173
Filling Your Tank
....................... .225. 270. 272
In Foreign Countries
............................. 224
Mileage Chart
.................................. 320
Gage
.......................................... 107
Requirements . ................................... 223
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Lane Change Indicator ............................ 87
Lap-Shoulder Safety Belt
Front Automatic
................................. 30
Rear ............................................. 43
Use by Children ............................... .45, 51
Liftgate ...................................... .69, 111
Remote Release Button ........................ .66, 69
Lighter .......................................... 105
Lights Courtesy
....................................... 98
Daytime Running Lights ........................... 96
Halogen Bulbs .................................. 245
Headlights .........................;.. .......... 95
Interior Lights Delay .............................. 97
Map ............................................ 96
Operation ....................................... 95
Parking Lights ................................... 95
Reading ......................................... 97
Removing & Replacing . Bulbs ...................... 245
Replacement Bulbs .............................. 269
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................... 36
Taillights ....................................... 95
Warning Lights .................................. 106
Loading Your Vehicle .............................. 249
Lock, Remote Control ............. : ................ 66
Locks ........................................ 65, 69
Long Distance Driving ............................. 164
Low Battery ................................. .108, 185
Low Oil Pressure Warning ........................... 107
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ............... 87
Lubricants and Fluids .............................. 292
Luggage Carrier
Deck
......................................... 100
Roof .......................................... 100
Maintenance Materials ........................... 264
Maintenance Record ............................... 295
Maintenance Schedule .............................. 275
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine S&n Light) ... 111
ManualFrontSeat .................................. 14
Map Light ......................................... 96
Master Cylinder, Brake ............................. 243
Methanol in Gasoline ............................... 223
Mileage Chart ...................... 1 .............. 320
Mileage Indicator (see “Odometer”)
Mirrors
Convex Outside Mirror
............................ 99
Inside Manual Day/Night ............................ 98
Inside Rearview Mirror with Reading Lights ........... 98
Manual Adjust ................................... 99.
Power Remote Control ............................ 99
Visor Vanity .................................... 100
MountainDriving ................................. 166
New Vehicle Break-In ............................. 72
Night Driving .................................... 155
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Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
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Owner’s Record of Upkeep & Fuel Usage
DATE MILEAGE AMOUNT COMMENTS
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Fuel Mileage Chart
You can use this chart to quickly calculate your fuel mileage.
MILES PER GALLON
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
5 50 5.5 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 135 \
140 145 150 155 160 165 170 175 180
6 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 126 132 138 144 150 156 162 168 174 180 186 192 198 204 210 21\
6
7 70 77 84 -91 98 105 112 119 126 133 140 147 154 161 168 175 182 189 196\
203 210 217 224 231 238 245 252
8 80 88 96 104 112 120 128 136 144 152 160 168 176 184 192200208 216224232240248256264272280288
9 90 99 108 117 126 135 144 153 162 171 180-189 198 207 216 225 234 243 252 261 270 279 288 297 306 315 324
10 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 24\
0 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360
11 110 121 132 143 154 165 176 187 198 209 220 231 242 253 26\
4 275 286 297 308 319 330 341 352 363 374 385 396
12 120 132 144 156 168 180 192 204 216 228 240 252 264 276 28\
8 300 312 324 336 348 360 372 384 396 408 420 432
14 140 154 168 182 196 210 224 238 252 266 280 294 308 322 336 350 364 378 392 406 420 434 448 462 476 490 504
15 150 165 180 195 210 225 240 255 270 285 300 315 330 345 360 375 390 405 420 435 45\
0 465 480 495 510 525 540
16 160 176 192 208 224 240 256 272 288 304 320 336 352 368 38\
4 400 41 6 432 448 464 480 496 51 2 528 544 560 576
13 130 143 156 169 182 195 208 221 234 247 260 273 286 299 31\
2 325 338 351 364 377 390 403 416 429 442 455 468
17 170 187 204 221 238 255 272 289 306 323 340 357 374 391 40\
8 425 442 459 476 493 510 527 544 561 578 595 612
18 180 198 216 234 252 270 288 306 324 342 360 378 396 414 432 450 468 486 504 522 540 558 576 594 612 630 648
19 190209228247266285304323342361 380399418 437456475494513532551 570589608627646665684
21 210 231 252 273 294 315 336 357 378 399 420 441 462 483 50\
4 525 546 567 588 609 630 651 672 693 714 735 756
20 200 220 240 260 280 300 320 340 360 380 400 420 440 460 48\
0 500 520 540 560 580 600 620 640 660 680 700 720
22 220 242 264 286 308 330 352 374 396 418 440 462 484 506 52\
8 550 572 594 616 638 660 682 704 726 748 770 792
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