User manual BUICK CENTURY 1995

[. . . ] . . , . . The 1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual HowtoUsethisManual viii This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols. Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. also explains the "SRS" system. It Featuresandcontrols 2-1 This section explains how to start and operate your Buick. [. . . ] and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable RR. To help keep warm, you can get IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PSIi28KPa out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL , INFORMATION every half hour or so until help comes. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge of the driver's door tells you the proper size, speed rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight that you can carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Capacity Weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. 4-26 MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP DATE GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR And, if you do have aheavy load, you should spread it out. Don't cawy more than 160 (72 kg) in the sedan trunk or 300 pounds (136 kg) in the six passengerwagon reararea. THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE U. S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE. The other label, is the Certification label, on the found rear edge of the driver'sdoor. It tells you the gross weight capacity of your vehicle, called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating). The GVWR includes the and weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel cargo. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the Gross or Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front rear axle. If you put things inside your vehicle--like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else--they will goas fast as the vehicle goes. you have to stopor turn quickly, or If if there is a crash, they'll keep going. 4-27 Towing a Trailer NOTICE: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your Buick dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. 4-28 Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped with a 2. 2 L (VIN Code 4) engine. Your car can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the 3100 V6 (VIN Code M) engine and proper trailer towing equipment, To identifj what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should read the information in in "Weight of the Trailer" that appears later this section. But trailering is different than driving your vehicleby just in itself. Trailering means changes handling, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips safety rules. and Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies, and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speedsand under greater loads, generating extra heat. What's more, the to trailer adds considerably wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. If You Do DecideTo Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points. 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you'll be driving. [. . . ] Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 AMFM Stereo Radios with Cassette Tape Player . 1-46 Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-46 Restraints. 8-6 9-7 5-37 Safety Wanlings and Symbols . [. . . ]