battery replacement BUICK CENTURY 1994 Owners Manual

up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter
supplied with your vehicle.
Your Remote Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Should interference to this system occur, try this:
e
e
e
0
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions on battery
replacement.
Check the distance. You may be
too far from your
vehicle. This product has a maximum range.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking
the signal.
See your Buick dealer or a qualified technician for
service.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization
to
use this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock and the interior lights will
go
on when “UNLOCK” is pressed. If pressed again
within five seconds, all doors will unlock.
The interior
lights will go out after
40 seconds or when you turn on
the ignition.
All doors will lock when “DOOR”
is pressed.
Press the opened trunk symbol to unlock the trunk or
wagon liftgate. The transaxle must be in “P” (Park.) If
you have the wagon, the ignition must also be “Off.”
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another
transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If
a transmitter
is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through
your dealer. Remember
to bring any remaining
transmitters with you when
you go to your dealer. When
the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your
vehicle, the remaining transmitters must also be
matched. Once the new transmitter
is coded, the lost
transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
You can match a transmitter
to as many different
vehicles as you own, provided they are equipped with
exactly the same model system. (General Motors offers
several different models
of these systems on their
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vehicles.) Each vehicle can have only two transmitters
matched to
it.
See your dealer to match transmitters to another vehicle.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain
transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter
won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you
have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it’s probably time
to change the batteries.
To replace batteries:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Carefully pry off the cover by inserting a dime (or
similar object)
in a slot between the covers and twist.
Lift off the front cover, bottom half first.
Remove and replace the batteries. Put them in
following the diagram under the batteries on the
inside of the cover.
Replace the front cover. Make sure the cover
is on
tightly,
so water won’t get in and snap the cover
together.
Check the transmitter operation.
For battery re lacernent use
two Duracell batteries,
type
DL-20 16, or a similar
type.
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@) Part 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Here you will find information about the care of your Buick . This part begins with service and fuel information.
and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels . There is also technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted to its appearance care
.
Part 6 includes:
Service ........................................................................\
..
Fuel ........................................................................\
.....
HoodRelease .....................................................................
EngineOil ....................................................................... \
Aircleaner ....................................................................... \
TransaxleFluid ....................................................................
Enginecoolant ....................................................................
Powersteering ....................................................................
Windshield Washer Fluid ............................................................
Brakes ........................................................................\
...
Battery ........................................................................\
..
BulbReplacement .................................................................
LoadingYourVehicle ...............................................................
Tires ........................................................................\
....
Appearancecare ..................................................................
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..................................................
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...........................................................
ReplacementBulbs .................................................................
Capacities and Specifications .........................................................
208
209
212
213 218
220
223
226
227
228
231
232
236 238
245
253
254 258
259
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Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality GM brake
parts in them, as your Buick does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system -- for example,
when your brake linings wear down and
you have to
have new ones put
in -- be sure you get new genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may no
longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in
brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, the
balance between your front and rear brakes can change,
for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to
expect can change
in many other ways if someone puts
in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Battery
Every new Buick has a Delco Freedom’ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom’
battery. Get one that has the catalog number shown on
the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or
more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from the
battery. This will help keep your battery from running
down.
Contact your dealer
to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
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Part 9 Index
I-
.
Brake Fluid .................................. 228
Electrical Equipment
.......................... 254
Engine Coolant
........................ 187.189. 223
Engineoil
................................... 213
Power Steering Fluid
.......................... 226
Sound Equipment
............................. 126
Transaxle Fluid
............................... 220
Windshield Washer Fluid
....................... 227
Air Bag (Supplemental Restraint System)
.............. 37
Air Bag Readiness Light
........................... 38
Aircleaner
..................................... 218
Airconditioner
................................. 122
Air Conditioner Refrigerant
........................ 259
Alcohol. Driving Under the Influence
................ 140
Alcohol
in Gasoline .............................. 209
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
....................... 250
Antenna Care
............................... 136. 137
Antifreeze
...................................... 223
Anti-lock Brake System
........................... 145
Active Light
................................. 115
Warning Light
................................ 114
Appearance Care
............................... -245
Ashtrays and Lighter
............................. 108
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials .......... 252 Assistance.
Roadside
............................. 285
Audio Systems
.................................. 125
Automatic Door Locks
............................. 68
Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Automatic Overdrive .............................. 81
Automatic Transaxle
.............................. 79
Fluid
....................................... 220
Shifting
...................................... 79
Battery
....................................... 231
Jump Starting
................................ 174
Warning Light
................................ 118
Blizzard
....................................... 163
Blowout. Tire
................................... 193
Brake ......................................... 228
Adjustment
.................................. 230
Anti-lock
.................................... 145
Fluid
....................................... 228
Block
Heater (Engine Coolant Heater)
............ 78. 218
Master Cylinder
.............................. 228
Parking
...................................... 82
PedalTravel
................................. 230
Replacement
................................. 231
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Fabric Cleaning ................................ 246
Features and Controls ............................. 65
Filling
the Fuel Tank ............................. 21 1
Filter. Oil ............................... 2 13.259. 260
Finish Care
..................................... 249
Finish Damage
.................................. 25 1
First Gear
....................................... 82
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 172
Flat Tire
....................................... 193
FloodedEngine
.................................. 76
Fluid Brake
....................................... 228
Capacities
............................... 259. 260
Power Steering ............................... 226
Transaxle
.................................... 220
Windshield Washer
............................ 227
Fluids and Lubricants. Recommended
................ 277
Folding Rear Seats
................................ 17
Foreign Operation
............................... 2 10
Francais. Guide En ................................. 2
Freeway Driving
................................ 157
French Language Manual ........................... 2
Fuel
.......................................... 209
Capacity
................................ 259. 260
FillingYourTank
............................. 211
Gage
....................................... 112
In Foreign Countries
........................... 210
Fuse Usage Chart ................................ 255
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................ 254
Gage
Battery (Voltage Indicator)
...................... 119
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 116
Fuel ........................................ 112
Gasoline
....................................... 209
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
........................ 211
Gear Positions
................................... 79
Glass Cleaning
.................................. 248
GloveBox
...................................... 73
Halogen Bulbs
................................. 232
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 172
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 232
High-Low Beam Changer
....................... 91
“On” Warning ................................. 99
Head Restraints
.................................. 17
Hearing Impaired Assistance
....................... 283
Heater
......................................... 123
Highway Hypnosis
............................... 159
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 160
Hitches. Trailer .................................. 167
Hood Release
................................... 212
Hot Coolant Warning Light/Gage
............... 11 5. 116
Hot Engine Safety Warnings
....................... 184
Headlights
...................................... 98
Heater. Engine Block (Engine Coolant Heater)
.. ., ... 78, 218
Horn
........................................... 88
Hydroplaning ................................... 155
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Wagon Cargo Security Cover
.......................... 105
Liftgate Operation
.............................. 7 1
Spare Cover Replacement
....................... 204
Warning Flashers. Hazard
......................... 172
Warning Lights
.................................. 111
AirBag
...................................... 38
Anti-lock Brake System
........................ 114
Battery
...................................... 118
Brake
....................................... 113
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 1 15
Engine Oil
................................... 117
Safety Belt
................................... 28
Service Engine Soon (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
. . 116
Tailgate Ajar
................................. 119
Washer, Windshield
............................... 92
Washermiper, Rear Window
........................ 93
Washing Your Vehicle
............................ 249
Weatherstrips
................................... 250
Weight
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
............... 236
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
............ 236
Trailer
...................................... 166
Rear Window Washermiper ..................... 93 Wheel
Aluminum
................................... 250
Alignment
.................................... 243
Cover Removal
........................... 198. 199
Nut Torque .................................. 202
Replacement ................................. 243
Windows
....................................... 87
Windshield Cleaning
.................................... 249
Washer
...................................... 92
WasherFluid
................................. 227
Wipers
....................................... 91
Winter Driving .................................. 161
WreckerTowing
................................. 178
Your Driving and the Road
....................... 139
Your Vehicle and the Environment
.................. 263
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