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Getting to Know Your Century

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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 make 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

Trip Odometer

In addition to a mileage odometer, your

vehicle has a trip odometer that informs

you how far you’ve traveled on weekend

trips, back and forth to work, or any-

where else you happen to drive. It is

located in the same place as your

mileage odometer. 

To display it, press and release the

black stem located on the right side of

your instrument cluster. To set the trip

odometer to zero, press and hold the

black stem for at least two seconds

To recall the mileage odometer, press

and release the black stem again. 

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Summary of Contents for 2005 Century

Page 1: ...te Keyless Entry Signal Security Feedback 9 Trunk Lock Release 10 Trunk Storage 10 Antilock Brake System ABS 10 Window Defogging HVAC 10 Restraint System for Children LATCH 10 Dual Climate Control Sys...

Page 2: ...teering 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...

Page 3: ...Fuel Gauge IMPORTANT The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle s operation It is impor tant to read your Owner Manual and become familiar w...

Page 4: ...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 Ill...

Page 5: ...n 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 r...

Page 6: ...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 m...

Page 7: ...r 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 nex...

Page 8: ...rting 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 this but...

Page 9: ...the Phone Button to access OnStar s Personal Calling a hands free voice activated communications service Press the Emergency Button to connect to an OnStar Advisor who can contact the nearest emergenc...

Page 10: ...event a braking skid When you start your engine or begin to drive away you may hear a slight noise or feel a brake pedal vibration this is normal the system is simply checking itself Using Antilock Br...

Page 11: ...ture for the driver When the DUAL light is not on the TEMP control has set the temperature for the entire cabin Note Do not cover the solar sensor located in the center of the instrument panel near th...

Page 12: ...ge Jump starts The Buick Owner Center at My GMLink is a complimentary service for Buick Owners a one stop resource to enhance your Buick ownership experience Exclusive member benefits include online s...

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