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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Auto Door Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Manual Dual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Automatic Dual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

HomeLink

Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . .14

Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . .15

Electronic Liftgate Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

LATCH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Center Rear Passenger Position

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Automatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rendezvous. 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.

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Summary of content (20 pages)

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5779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rendezvous. 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. Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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N. Front Armrests Storage O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/ Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Q. Glove Box 12:46 PM See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls J. Hood Release K. Ignition Switch L. Climate Controls M. Instrument Panel Switchbank 2 5/22/03 A. Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C.
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D C 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 being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. B 5/22/03 12:46 PM See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 4 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 4 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Driver Information Center If equipped, your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) can display a compass, trip information, fuel economy information, personalization features and other messages or warnings. The DIC display is located on the instrument cluster in the tachometer face, and can be programmed in English or French.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 5 5 then press and hold the SET button until three chimes sound and 100% is displayed For full engine oil information, see Section 5 of your Owner Manual. • Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation Monitor, if equipped) indicates a large pressure change in one tire, when the vehicle is moving.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 6 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 6 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Compass Calibration The vehicle’s compass heading is displayed on the DIC display. In some instances, the compass may not be fully calibrated from the factory, resulting in the letter “C” for calibration displayed on the DIC. Should this condition occur, find a large area free from metal objects and drive in a continuous circle three times to calibrate the compass. The compass will subsequently calibrate itself.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 7 7 Headlamp Controls The exterior lamps knob is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The AUTO position activates the automatic headlamp system that illuminates all exterior lamps and the instrument panel/radio lights when they are needed. The (parking light) position manually illuminates the taillamps and the instrument panel/radio lights.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 8 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 8 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Interior Lamps The interior lamp control on the instrument panel can be set to: • OFF, which disables the interior lamps entirely, whether or not a door is open • DOOR, which turns on the interior lamps when a door is opened • ON, which turns the interior lamps on continuously To adjust instrument panel lamp brightness, press on the center of the interior lamp control and it will extend.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 9 9 Manual Dual Climate Control (optional) To cool the vehicle interior more quickly on very hot days, open the windows just long enough to let the hot air escape. For maximum cooling, choose the coolest temperature setting, activate the RECIRCULATE and A/C buttons on the instrument panel and place the A/C mode knob in the VENT mode. The driver and front passenger can adjust the dual zone temperature controls to individual comfort levels.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 10 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 10 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Seats SEAT RECALL appears and press the SET button until the arrow points to the desired ON or OFF position. If the ON position is selected, press the MODE button again until RECALL POSITION appears. Press the SET button until the arrow is before your choice of the MEMORY or EXIT position. This selects the automatic seat positioning when the UNLOCK button on the key fob transmitter is pressed.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 11 11 Second-Row Folding Seat: To fold the seat forward, lift up or push forward on the recliner lever located on the outboard side of the seat back. When folding the second-row seat forward, ensure that the center head restraint is placed in its lowest position to prevent contact with the front floor console storage area.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 12 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 12 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Entertainment Systems Radio Data System (RDS): Your RDSequipped radio has the capability to: • Seek only radio stations with the program types you prefer (such as Jazz, Rock, News, etc.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 13 13 To load multiple CDs in the Six-Disc CD Player: • Turn the ignition on, then press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. The unit beeps and the light to the right of the slot begins to flash • When the light stops flashing and turns green, insert a disc partway, label side up • The indicator light will begin blinking and turn green.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 14 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 14 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous • Set routes will remain until the route is reached or cancelled • While navigating, you can press the control pad to bring up a menu that allows you to cancel the route • The FASTEST selection will choose main roads for travel.
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779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 15 15 • Hold the end of your hand-held transmitter up to three inches away from the surface of the universal transmitter and hold its button and the button you wish to assign it to on the HomeLink® system • Continue holding both buttons (up to 90 seconds may pass as the universal transmitter is being programmed); the indicator light will begin blinking slowly, then more quickly.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 16 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 16 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Electronic Liftgate Release LATCH System Your vehicle has a release button on the inside of the liftgate handle. The Remote Keyless Entry System transmitter will also unlock and open the liftgate when the REAR button on the transmitter is pressed. To open the liftgate, all doors must be unlocked and the shift lever must be in the PARK (P) position. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 17 17 Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System (optional) AWD-equipped vehicles automatically transfer power to the rear wheels when the front wheels begin to slip. No action is required by driver and there are no related lights or buttons to worry about. There may be a slight noise when the system engages; this is normal. See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 18 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 18 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Fuel Economy A variety of factors can affect your fuel economy.
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 19 19 Notes
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15779 RENDEZVOUS GUIDE 20 5/22/03 12:46 PM Page 20 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-252-1112 TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Buick Motor Division is proud to offer premium Buick Roadside Assistance to customers for vehicles covered under the 3-year/36,000-mile (60,000 km) new car warranty (whichever occurs first). As the owner of a 2004 Rendezvous, you are automatically eligible for Buick Roadside Assistance. Membership is free; however, some services may incur costs.