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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)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote 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.

Summary of Contents for Automobille 2004 Century

Page 1: ...al 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 ...

Page 2: ...eering Wheel Controls E Gear Shift Lever F Air Outlets G Side Window Defogger Outlet H Hood Release I Tilt Wheel Lever J Horn K Audio System L Ashtray M Climate Control N Glove Box O Instrument Panel Fuse Block Getting to Know Your 2004 Century 2 Instrument Panel See Section 3 of your Owner Manual ...

Page 3: ...meter E Fuel Gauge IMPORTANT The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know of many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information that is being relayed to you by the lights Gauges and indicators and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual A B C D...

Page 4: ...ety 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 w...

Page 5: ...hen 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 Le...

Page 6: ...hree 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...

Page 7: ...or more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds BAND Press this button to switch between AM FM1 and FM2 TUNE Turn this knob to choose a radio station Press the right or left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there To scan stations press and hold one of the SEEK arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display Press one of the SEEK arrows to stop scanning Numb...

Page 8: ...s a message INFO will appear in the display Press this button to view the message TRAF Traffic Press this button to seek to a station that broadcasts traffic announcements Playing a Compact Disc After inserting a CD into the faceplate slot use the following controls to oper ate the player Reverse Press hold this button to reverse within a track Release it to play the passage Forward Press hold thi...

Page 9: ...nual Delayed Locking Automatic Power Door Locks Your doors will remain unlocked for 3 to 5 seconds after you press the door lock button in case you need to get right back into your car To lock the doors immediately simply press the lock switch a second time Refer to your Owner Manual if you prefer to complete ly disable this feature See Section 2 of your Owner Manual Remote Keyless Entry Signal Se...

Page 10: ...ual Restraint System for Children LATCH Your vehicle s LATCH system provides quick and easy installation of child seats that are equipped with the Lower Anchorage tether system The system uses six anchors on the rear seat with locations marked on the seatback In addition a top strap anchor is located behind the rear seat filler panel In order to get to the bracket you must open the trim cover See ...

Page 11: ...fogger will shut off automatically after about 15 minutes Individual Temperature Control The driver and front passenger can select their own air temperatures DRIVER The lever on the left adjusts the temperature for the driver s side out lets Slide the lever up to raise the tem perature and down to lower the temper ature PASSENGER The lever on the right adjusts the temperature for the passen ger s ...

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