1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 67

Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don't do it. When you park your Buick and open the driver's door, you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignitionand take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors. Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, closeall windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Turn the key to the left to release the liftgate glass. Then, pull the glass up by the handle. To close, lower the glass until the latch catches. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable inyour vehicle? @ Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especiallyin some cities. Although your Buick has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.However, there are ways you can help. 0 0 Put your valuables in a storage area, likeyour trunk or glovebox. Lock the glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. Then take the door key with you. 2-9