trunk BUICK CENTURY 2004 Owner's Guide

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
When storing a compact spare tire in the trunk, put the
protector/guide back in the foam holder.
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone. Store
all these in the proper place.
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-87. See
the storage instructions label to return the compact
spare to the trunk properly.
Be sure to calibrate low tire ination system after you
replace the compact spare tire with a full-sized tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Compact Spare Tire
D. Nut
E. Jack
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Extension and Protector
H. Bolt Screw
I. Foam Holder
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specications
and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is located on the inside of the trunk lid. It is
very helpful if parts need to be ordered for the vehicle. It
has the following information printed on it:
The VIN
The model designation
Paint information
A list of all production options and special
equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-6
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic Headlamp
System......................................................3-13
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-20, 3-24
Delayed Entry Lighting.....................................3-15
Delayed Exit Lighting.......................................3-16
Delayed Headlamps........................................3-14
Delayed Locking............................................... 2-7
Dinghy Towing................................................4-33Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-33
Dome Lamp...................................................3-16
Door
Locks........................................................2-10
Power Door Locks.......................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Trunk Ajar Warning Light..............................3-42
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-12
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-16
City...........................................................4-20
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-21
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-24
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-17
Winter........................................................4-26
Driving On Grades..........................................4-44
Driving on Snow or Ice....................................4-27
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-19
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-19
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-42
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-21
Dual Climate Control System............................3-18
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E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-97
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-97
Headlamp Wiring.........................................5-97
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-97
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-97
Emergency Trunk Release Handle.....................2-14
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-39
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-41
Change Engine Oil Light...............................3-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-36
Coolant......................................................5-22
Coolant Heater............................................2-21
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-35
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-35
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-29
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-25
Starting......................................................2-20
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing..................4-45
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16Enhanced Traction System (ETS)........................ 4-9
Warning Light.............................................3-34
Entry Lighting.................................................3-15
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-9
Express-Down Window....................................2-16
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-27
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station.......3-49, 3-56
Finding a Station....................................3-46, 3-53
Finish Care....................................................5-92
Finish Damage...............................................5-93
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-64
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-6
Flat Tire........................................................5-74
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-75
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle.....................................5-19
Power Steering...........................................5-35
Windshield Washer......................................5-36
FM ...............................................................3-63
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-5
Following Distance..........................................4-43
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I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-27
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-26
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-37
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-38
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-28
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-30
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-40
Ignition Positions.............................................2-19
Illumination on Remote Activation........................ 2-8
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-30
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-64
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-28
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-98
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-20
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-12, 1-22
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-42
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-12
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-27
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-30
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-33
Brake System Warning.................................3-32
Change Engine Oil......................................3-41
Charging System.........................................3-31
Cruise Control.............................................3-42
Door/Trunk Ajar Warning...............................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-35
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light..........................................3-34
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-44
Low Traction...............................................3-34
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-42
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Power
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.........................................5-97
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-35
Windows....................................................2-16
Power Steering...............................................4-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-10
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radio Data System (RDS).......................3-48, 3-55
Radio Messages.....................................3-51, 3-58
Radios..........................................................3-44
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-63
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-64
Care of Your CDs........................................3-64
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-53
Radio with CD............................................3-45
Setting the Time..........................................3-45
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-62
Understanding Reception..............................3-63RDS Messages......................................3-50, 3-57
Reading Lamps..............................................3-16
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-22
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-22
Rear Window Defogger............................3-20, 3-25
Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®...........................2-31
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-31
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-32
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation............. 2-5
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-13
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-76
Removing the Wheel Center Caps....................5-78
Removing the Wheel Covers............................5-78
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-55
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash.....................................................1-59
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-58
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Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Torque Lock...................................................2-28
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires..................4-42
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-32
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-39
Your Vehicle...............................................4-31
Traction
Enhanced Traction System (ETS).................... 4-9
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light..........................................3-34
Low Light...................................................3-34
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-42
Transaxle
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-19
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-22
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trip Odometer................................................3-29
Trunk............................................................2-13
Trunk Assist Handle........................................2-14
Trunk Lock....................................................2-13
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-44U
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-100
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-70
United States – Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-73
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-89
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-34
Service Soon Light......................................3-42
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event
Data Records............................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN).............................................5-96
Service Parts Identication Label...................5-96
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-41
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-25
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-17
Visors...........................................................2-17
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