wiper fluid BUICK CENTURY 1993 Owners Manual

Low Speed Delay Wipers (Option)
You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay
between wipes.
‘ms can be very useful in light rain or
snow.
Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer
to
“LO:’ the shorter the delay.
If you push the paddle less than one second, washer fluid
will spray three to four times while the wiper blades
cycle.
If you push the paddle longer than one second,
washer fluid will spray as long
as the paddle is held.
When you release the paddle, the wiper blades will cycle
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- .I - three to four more times. 1
A CAUTION:
I If you have the standard wipers, the wipers will keep
going
in “LO” until you turn the wiper control to -
“OFF.” Damaged wiper blades may prevent you’irom
seeing well enough to drive safely.
To avoid If you have the optional low speed delay wipers, the
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from wipers will clear the window and then either stop or
the wiper blades before using them. If they’re
frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them.
If your blades do become b 1.
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return to your preset speed.
I damaged, gefnew blades or blade inserts.
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Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker in the motor will
stop them until the motor cools.
Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the turn signal/headlight beam lever there’s
a paddle with the word “PUSH”
on it. To spray washer
fluid on the windshield, push the paddle.
a Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous.
A bad mud splash can block your vislon. ybu
could hit another vehicle or go off the mad.
Check your washer fluid level often.
* In freezing weather, don’t use your washer
untll the windshield is warmed. Otherwim
the washer fluid
can form ice on the
windshield, blocking
put vision.
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Rear Window Washedwiper (Option)
REAR
WIPER
WASH
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OFF
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The rear window
washedwiper switch is at
the center
of the instrument
panel. Press the top
of the
switch labeled
“WASH”
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and the rear wiper will run
at a coastant speed.
Press the switch further and
hold to spray washer fluid
while the wiper continues
to run. The wiper will
press the switch to
‘‘OFF?
- continue to run until you
The rear window washer fluid reservoir is the smaller
reservoir next to the coolant reservoir.
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Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out.
Of course, you’ll
find experienced and able service experts in Buick
dealerships
all across North America. They’ll be ready
and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before
a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
hel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all
Lights: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free
trip.
Is the tread good enough for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated to the recommended
pressure?
Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along
your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to
avoid a major storm system?
levels?
Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps?
On the Road
Unless you
are the only driver, it is good to share the
driving task with others. Limit
turns behind the wheel to
about
100 miles (160 km) or two hours at a sitting. Then,
either change drivers or stop for some refreshment like
coffee, tea or
sol3 drinks and some limbering up. But do
stop and move around. Eat lightly along the way. Heavier
meals tend
to make some people sleepy.
On two-lane highways or undivided multilane highways
that do not have controlled access, you’ll want to watch for some situations not usually found on freeways.
Examples are: stop signs and signals, shopping centers
with direct access to the highway, no passing zones and school zones, vehicles turning left and right
off the road,
pedestrians, cyclists, parked vehicles, and even animals.
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the .wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with the
same scenery, along with the hum
of the tires on the
road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it \
happen to you!
If it does, your vehicle can leave the road
in
less than a second, and you could crash and be
injured.
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Pedal Travel ...................................... 149
RearDrum
..................................... 149
Replacement
................................... 244
Warning Light-
.................................. 109
Wear Indicators-Disc Brakes ....................... 148
Brake System Wakng Light
......................... 109
Braking in Emergencies .............................. 149
“Break-In:’ New Vehicle
Normd Driving. ................................. 72
When Towing a Trailer
........................... 176
Braking
......................................... 146
Buckling Up (see “Safety Belts”)
Bulb Replacement
Headlight
................................. .245. 269
Turn Signal ............................... .246, 269
Taillight
.................................. .247. 269
capacities and Specifications
................. .270. 272
CarbonMonoxide
.............................. 83. 173
Cargo Security Cover
................................ 101
Cassette Tape Holder
............................... 103
Cassette Tape Player
(see “Audio Systems”)
Center Passenger Position
............................ 41
Chains. Tire
................................. .217. 257
Changing a Flat Tire
............................... 205
Checking BrakeFluid
.................................... 243
Engine Coolant
................................. 239
Engine0
il ..................................... 227 Power Steering Fluid
............................. 241
Safety Belt Systems
......... ...................... 60
Transaxle Fluid .................................. 236
Underhood
..................................... 226
Chemical paint Spotting
............................ 263
ChildRestraints
.................................... 47
Children’
......................................... 45
Cigarette Lighter
.................................. 105
Circuit Breakers
& Fuses ........................... 266
Cleaner, Air
............................. .233. 271. 273
Cleaning AluminumWheels
............................... 262
Antenna
....................................... 131
Cassette Player .................................. 129
Fabric
........................................ 258
Glass
.......................................... 261
Inside of Your Buick ............................. 258
Materials ........................................ 264
Outside of Your Buick
............................ 261
Safety Belts
.................................... 261
Special Problems
................................ 260
Top of Instrument Panel
........................... 260
Underbody Maintenance
.......................... 263
Vinyl
......................................... 260
Warnings ...................................... 258
Weatherstrips
.................................... ‘262
White Sidewall Tires
............................. 262
Windshield and Wiper Blades
...................... 261
Climate Control
................................... 115
CityDriving ..................................... 162
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Wheel Replacement .......................... .256. 257
Windows Power
.................................... .85. 268
Standard
........................................ 84
Vent. Flip-Open
.................................. 85
Windshield Washer ................................. 89
Fluid
......................................... 242
Windshield Wipers ................................. 88
Cleaning ....................................... 261
Replacement .............................. .249. 261
Winter Driving
.................................... 171
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Deep Snow ............ .174, 218
If You're Caught in a Blizzard ...................... 173
Wrecker Towing
.................................. 189
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