cruise control BUICK CENTURY 1994 Owners Manual

?art 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Buick. and information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working
properly
.. and what to do if you have a problem .
Part 2 includes:
Keys ........................................................................\
.. 66
DoorLocks .............................. ................................... 67
New Vehicle Break-In ..................... ..................................... 74
StartingtheEngine
................................................................. 76
ShiftingtheTransaxle ............................................................ 79
Windows ....................................................................... \
87
TiltSteeringWheel
................................................................ 88
Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever .................................................... 89
Headlight High-Low Beam Changer
.............................................. 91
Windshield Wipermasher ...................................................... 91
CruiseControl
................................................................ 94
Headlights
........................................................................\
98
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.. 102
Instrumentpanel ................................................................... 110
Speedometer and Odometer ..................................................... 110
Warning Lights . Gages and Indicators ............................................. 111
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Turn SignallHeadlight Beam Lever
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The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
0 Headlight High-Low Beam & Passing Signal
a Windshield Wipers
0 Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (Option)
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for
left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a
turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
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Cruise Control (Option)
With Cruise Control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
Control
does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
(40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, the Cruise Control shuts
off.
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To Set Cruise Control
1. Move the Cruise
Control switch
to “ON.”
2. Get up to the speed you want.
CRUISE
3. Push in the “SET”
button at the end of the
lever and release it.
4.
5.
The CRUISE light on
the instrument panel
will come on.
Take your foot
off the
accelerator pedal.
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To Resume a Set Speed
Suppose you set your Cruise Control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts
off
the Cruise Control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going
about
25 mph (40 h/h)
or more, you can move
the Cruise Control
switch from
“ON”
to “R/A”
(Resume/Accelerate)
for about half a second.
To Increase Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed. Here’s the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Push the SET button at
the end
of the lever,
then release the button
and
the accelerator
pedal. You’ll now cruise
at the higher speed.
You’ll
go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. <
Remember, if you hold the switch at “R/A” longer than
half
a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until
you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don’t hold the switch at
“R/A.”
Here’s the second way to
go to a higher speed:
1. Move the Cruise switch
from “ON” to “R/A.”
Hold
it there until you
get up to the speed you
want, and then release
the switch.
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2. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move
the switch to
“R/A” for less than half a second and
then release it. Each time
you do this, your vehicle
will go
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. If you tap “R/A”
five times, you will go 5 mph faster.
The accelerate feature will only work after you have
set
the Cruise Control speed by pushing the SET button.
To Reduce Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the SET button
at the end of the lever
until
you reach the
lower speed
you want,
then release
it.
2. To slow down in very small amounts, push the
button for less than half a second. Each time you do
this,
you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. If you tap
SET five times,
you will go 5 mph slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down
to the Cruise Control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your Cruise Control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the steepness of the
hills. -When going up steep hills, you may have
to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When
going downhill, you may have
to brake or shift to a
lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake takes
you out of Cruise Control.
Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don’t
use Cruise Control on steep hills.
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To Get Out of Cruise Control
There are two ways to turn
off the Cruise Control:
-
1. Step lightly on the brake
pedal,
OR
2. Move the Cruise switch
to
“OFF.”
To Erase Speed Memory
When you turn off the Cruise Control or the ignition,
your Cruise Control set speed memory is erased.
Lights
I These switches control the
following light systems:
Headlights
Parking Lights
Side Marker Lights
Taillights
License Plate Lights
Instrument Panel Lights
To turn on the headlights, press the switch with the light
symbol.
Press the switch marked
“P’ to turn on the parking
lights.
Press
“OFF” to turn off all lights.
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r Fuse Usage
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Fuse Amp Circuitry
1 15 ECM, MAF Sensor (3 100 Engine only)
2 20 ECM Injectors/Coil
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4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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5
15
10
20
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20 20
30"
5
10
30"
25
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Automatic Door LockAJnlock
Turn Signal Flasher, Back-up Lights, Trunkbiftgate Release
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
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 Swit\
ch, 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, D\
efog Switch,
Headlight Switch
Radio, Cruise Control
Seats, Door Locks, Rear Defog
Windshield WipefWash
Cigarette Lighter
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ConvenienceNet ................................ 105
Convex Outside Mirror
........................... 104
Coolant Engine
...................................... 223
Engine. Warning Light/Gage
................ 115. 116
Heater
................................... 78. 2 1 8
Safety Warnings
.............................. 184
Courtesy Lights
................................. 102
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 285
Cruise Control
................................... 94
Customer Assistance
............................. 28 1
HearindSpeech Impaired
....................... 283
Satisfaction Procedure
......................... 282
Daytime Running Lights
.......................... 99
Defensive Driving
............................... 139
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 123
Defrost
........................................ 123
Dimensions Chart
................................ 257
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
........................ 230
DoorLocks
...................................... 67
Driving Disposal of Used Oil
............................. 218
Downshifting
.................................... 8 1
AtNight .................................... 152
City
........................................ 156
Defensively
.................................. 140
Drunken
.................................... 140
Freeway
..................................... 157
Hill and Mountain ............................. 160 In
a Foreign Country
........................... 210
InRain
..................................... 154
Long Distance
................................ 158
OnCurves
................................... 147
On Snow or Ice
............................... 162
Through Deep Standing Water
.................... 77
Winter
...................................... 161
Electrical Equipment. Adding
..................... 254
Emergency Braking
..................................... 147
Starting
..................................... 173
Steering
..................................... 148
Towing
..................................... 178
Engine Block Heater (Coolant Heater)
................ 78. 218
Coolant
..................................... 223
Coolant Temperature Light/Gage
............. 1116 15.
Exhaust
...................................... 86
Identification
(VIN) ........................... 253
Oil
......................................... 213
Oil Additives
................................. 217
Oil Pressure Warning Light ..................... 117
Overheating
.................................. 184
Starting
...................................... 76
Ethanol
In Gasoline .............................. 209
Expectant Mothers. Use
of Safety Belts ............... 42
Expressway Driving
.............................. 157
Extender. Safety Belt
.............................. 63
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