2000 Buick Century Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Buick
Model:
Century
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2000 Buick Century Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraints
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Aappearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seat
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2-Way Manual Seat
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6-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Split Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped)
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag Systems
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Center Passenger Position
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Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Programmable Automatic Power Door Locks
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Rear-Door Child Security Locks
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Lockout Protection Feature
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Keyless Entry
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Operation
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Instant Alarm
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Security Feedback
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Delayed Locking
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Illumination on Remote Activation
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Trunk
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Trunk Lock
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Remote Trunk Release
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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PASS-Key II
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Starting Your Engine
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Starting Your V6 Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transaxle Operation
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You're Parked
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Windows
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Power Windows
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Horn
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Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Cruise Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Daytime Running Lamps / Automatic Headlamp Control
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Delayed Headlamp Illumination
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
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Courtesy Lamps
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Illuminated Entry
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Delayed Entry Lighting
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Delayed Exit Lighting
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Rearview Mirror Reading Lamps
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Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
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Battery Rundown Protection
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Retained Accessory Power (If Equipped)
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Electrochromic Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Power Outside Foldaway Mirrors
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Automatic Dimming/Heated Outside Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Front Storage Armrest
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Rear Storage Armrest (If Equipped)
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Trunk Convenience Net (If Equipped)
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Ashtrays and Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Visor Vanity Mirrors
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Auxiliary Power Connection (Power Drop)
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
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Trip Odometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Enhanced Traction System Warning Light (3100 V6 Engine)
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Enhanced Traction System Active Light
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Low Traction Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Low Coolant Warning Light
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Low Tire Light
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
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Low Oil Level Light
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Change Oil Soon Light
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Security Light
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Cruise Light
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Service Vehicle Soon Light
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Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
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Door/Trunk Ajar Warning Light
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Fuel Gage
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Low Fuel Light
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Fan Control Knob
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Driver's Temperature Lever
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Passenger's Temperature Lever
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Mode Knob
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Heating
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Heating (Engine Coolant Heater)
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Air Conditioning
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Dual Automatic ComforTemp Climate Control (If Equipped)
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Automatic Control
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Temperature Control
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Passenger s Temperature Control
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Manual Control
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
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Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft- Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Backglass Antenna (If Equipped)
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Diversity Antenna System (If Equipped)
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Enhanced Traction System
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Magnetic Variable Effort Steering (If Equipped)
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Wheel Center Caps
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Wheel Covers
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
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Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Compact Spare Tire
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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Hood Release
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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How to Reset the GM Oil Life System
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
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Automatic Transaxle Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Headlamp Aiming
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Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
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Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp
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Trunk Lid Applique
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Back-Up Lamp
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Dome Lamp (If Equipped)
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Treadwear
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Traction - AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Headlamp Wiring
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Underhood Electrical Center -- Passenger's Side
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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Engine Specifications
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Engine Oil Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Automatic Transaxle Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check
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Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Roadside Assistance
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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2000 Buick Century Overview
Introduction
The 2000 Buick Century is a midsize sedan that epitomizes the blend of comfort, style, and reliability synonymous with the Buick brand. This classic vehicle, with its smooth ride and spacious interior, appeals to a wide range of drivers looking for a dependable car that balances functionality with a touch of elegance. With its understated design, the Century stands out as a practical and timeless option in the automotive landscape of the early 2000s.
Powertrains
The 2000 Buick Century comes equipped with a robust yet efficient 3.1-liter V6 engine that produces 175 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission, delivering seamless shifts and a smooth performance on the road. The Century offers a fuel economy of approximately 20 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway, making it a sensible choice for both daily commuters and long-distance travelers.
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Features
Inside the 2000 Buick Century, drivers and passengers will find an array of features designed for comfort and convenience. Standard features include air conditioning, power windows and locks, cruise control, and a tilt steering wheel. Optional features include a sunroof and an advanced stereo system, ensuring that every journey is enjoyable. Safety is also a priority, with standard airbags and anti-lock brakes, making the Century a dependable choice for families.
Owner’s Manual
The owner's manual for the 2000 Buick Century is a comprehensive guide, providing vital information about the vehicle's operation, maintenance, and specifications. It includes detailed instructions on troubleshooting common issues, scheduled maintenance, and warranty coverage. The manual serves as an essential resource for owners looking to maximize the longevity and performance of their Buick Century, ensuring a reliable and enjoyable driving experience.
User manual download
The Buick Century owner manual for the 2000 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2000 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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