cruise control BUICK CENTURY 2004 Get To Know Guide

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Delayed Headlamp Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Oil Life Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Tire Inflation Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Automatic Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Delayed Locking (Automatic Power
Door Locks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Remote Keyless Entry Signal
(Security Feedback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Restraint System for Children
(LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Window Defogging (HVAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trunk Lock Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Trunk Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Dual Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Antilock Brakes (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Century. Please read this information and your
Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not
include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual
portfolio for easy reference.

Getting to Know Your2004 Century4
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has the following posi-
tions: two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left). These positions
allow you to signal a turn or lane
change. To signal a lane change, raise
or lower the lever until the arrow starts
to flash. The lever will return by itself
when released.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the
way up or down. A chime will sound if
you leave the turn signal on for more
than 3/4 mile (1.2 km).
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
To change your headlamps from low
beams to high beams, or high to low,
pull the multifunction lever all the way
toward you, then release it. When the
Daytime Running Lamps/
Automatic Headlamp Control
Daytime Running Lamps are an addi-
tional safety feature that makes it easier
for others to see your vehicle during the
day. The headlamp system works auto-
matically to help provide the right
amount of lighting at all times of the day
or night. You can still turn your head-
lamps on manually whenever you wish.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Delayed Headlamp Illumination
If the Automatic Headlamp Control sys-
tem turns on your headlamps, they will
stay on for 90 seconds after you turn off
the ignition. Delayed Headlamp
Illumination provides lighting when exit-
ing your car and the lamps shut off auto-
matically. This feature can be turned off
by following the instructions in your
Owner Manual.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
located on the left side of the steering
column controls these features:
•Turn and Lane-Change Signals
•Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
•Flash-to-Pass
•Windshield Wipers
•Windshield Washers
•Cruise Control

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high beams are on, a symbol
located in the instrument panel will
illuminate.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature uses the vehicle’s high
beams to alert the driver in front of you
that you intend to pass. To use it, pull
the turn signal lever toward you slightly,
but not so far that you hear a click. The
high beams will remain on for as long as
you hold the lever toward you.
Windshield Wipers
To operate the windshield wipers, turn
the WIPER band located on the multi-
function lever upward or downward.
To turn off the windshield wipers, turn
the band to OFF.
For low speed wiping, turn the band
away from you to the LO setting. For
high speeds, turn the band to HI.
Five sensitivity settings, located between
the OFF and HI settings, are provided
for a delayed wiping cycle.
Turn the band to the MIST setting for a
single wiping cycle. Hold the band until
the wipers begin, then let it go.
Windshield Washers
The windshield washer paddle is
marked PUSH and is located on top of
the multifunction lever. Push the paddle
to spray washer fluid onto the wind-
shield. The wipers will run for several
sweeps, then stop or return to your pre-
set speed.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Cruise Control
The Cruise Control feature is located at
the end of the Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever. Cruise Control allows you to
maintain a speed of about 25 mph or
more (but not below 25 mph) without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. To
use Cruise Control:
1. Move the Cruise Control switch to ON.
2. Achieve the speed you desire.
3. Press the SET button at the tip of the
multifunction lever, then release it.
(The CRUISE light in the instrument
panel cluster will illuminate.)
4. Remove your foot from the
accelerator.
Cruise Control disengages when you
apply the brakes.
Resuming a Set Speed
To return to a preset speed after having
applied the brakes, once you’ve reached
25 mph or more, simply move the
Cruise Control switch from ON to R/A
(Resume/Accelerate).

Getting to Know Your2004 Century6
Oil Life Monitor
The Oil Life Monitor shows an estimate
of the oil’s remaining useful life. When
the oil life index is less than 10 percent,
the CHANGE OIL SOON light will illumi-
nate in the instrument panel. After hav-
ing the oil changed, reset the system so
it can calculate when the next oil change
is required. If you change your oil prior
to the illumination of the CHANGE OIL
SOON light, reset the system.
Resetting the Oil Life Monitor
To reset the Oil Life Monitor, follow
these steps:
1. With the engine off, turn the ignition
key to RUN.
2. Fully push and release the accelera-
tor pedal slowly three times within
five seconds. (If the CHANGE OIL
SOON light flashes, the system is
resetting.)
3. Turn the key to OFF, then start the
vehicle. The oil life will change to 100
percent.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
There are three ways to increase vehicle
speed while using Cruise Control:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to reach
the higher speed. Press the SET but-
ton, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal.
2. Move the Cruise Control switch from
ON to R/A. Hold it there until reaching
the desired speed, then release it.
3. Momentarily push the R/A button. For
every push, vehicle speed will
increase by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To reduce speed while using Cruise
Control, use one of the following
methods:
•Press the SET button until you reach
the lower speed you want, then
release it.
•To reduce speed in smaller incre-
ments, press the SET button briefly.
Each time you press it, you’ll reduce
speed by about 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase
speed. After removing your foot from the
pedal, the vehicle will return to the
Cruise Control speed set earlier.
Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to disengage Cruise
Control:
•Step lightly on the brake pedal.
•Move the cruise switch to off.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.