Buick Century 2004 User Manual
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.
A. Exterior Lamps Control
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Audio Steering 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
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Instrument Panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one
very similar to it. The instrument
panel cluster includes these key
features:
A. Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
B. Speedometer
C. Gear Shift Indicator
D. Trip Odometer
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
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
A
B
C
D
D
E
Instrument Panel Cluster
Getting to Know Your 2004 Century
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has the following positions: 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 additional safety feature that makes it easier
for others to see your vehicle during the
day. The headlamp system works automatically to help provide the right
amount of lighting at all times of the day
or night. You can still turn your headlamps on manually whenever you wish.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Delayed Headlamp Illumination
If the Automatic Headlamp Control system turns on your headlamps, they will
stay on for 90 seconds after you turn off
the ignition. Delayed Headlamp
Illumination provides lighting when exiting your car and the lamps shut off automatically. 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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