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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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
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Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . .14
Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Electronic Liftgate Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
LATCH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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

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Summary of Contents for Buick RENDEZVOUS GTK 2004

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous...
  • Page 4: Driver Information Center

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Driver Information Center Note: The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature. If the temperature is below 38˚ F (3˚C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the tempera- ture and the word ICE for two minutes. Pressing the MODE button repeatedly will scroll through the following driver information levels:...
  • Page 5 then press and hold the SET button Follow the DIC instructions on the until three chimes sound and 100% is display to personalize each of the displayed following: • Headlamp exit delay For full engine oil information, see Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
  • Page 6: Compass Calibration

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous • ALL: When the shift lever is put in Compass Calibration PARK, all doors will unlock automati- cally (original factory setting) The vehicle’s compass heading is dis- played on the DIC display. In some If the DRIVER or ALL setting is selected, instances, the compass may not be fully you can also choose additional settings:...
  • Page 7: Headlamp Control

    Headlamp Controls Automatic Headlamp System If the headlamp rotary knob is in the AUTO position during daytime driving, it may temporarily switch the headlamp and interior light systems, including the radio display, to the nighttime mode. This occurs when passing through dark- er conditions, such as under a bridge or overpass, or inside a parking garage.
  • Page 8: Interior Lamps

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous off the road. Interior Lamps Information that can be displayed on the HUD includes: • Vehicle speed (constant display) • Current radio station (for three seconds after status changes) • CD number and/or track number or tape (for three seconds after status changes) •...
  • Page 9: Manual Dual Climate Control

    Automatic Operation: Push the AUTO Manual Dual Climate Control button (driver’s temperature knob) and (optional) adjust the temperature knob to the desired temperature to set automatic air delivery mode, fan speed, A/C and recirculation functions. Manual Operation: Press the MODE button repeatedly until the desired air- flow source is indicated on the display.
  • Page 10: Seats

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous SEAT RECALL appears and press the Seats 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.
  • Page 11: Outside Rearview Mirrors

    Second-Row Folding Seat: To fold the Outside Rearview Mirrors seat forward, lift up or push forward on the recliner lever located on the out- Memory Mirrors (Optional): board side of the seat back. When fold- Personalized mirror positions are pro- ing the second-row seat forward, ensure grammed into memory at the same time that the center head restraint is placed...
  • Page 12: Entertainment Systems

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous 4. If an alternate station within that cate- Entertainment Systems gory is preferred and the category is displayed, press either SEEK arrow once. If the category is still not dis- played, press either SEEK arrow twice to display the category and go to another station.
  • Page 13 To load multiple CDs in the Six-Disc CD destination, the system provides turn-by- Player: turn instructions for reaching your destination. • Turn the ignition on, then press and hold the LOAD button for two sec- In addition, the system helps you locate onds.
  • Page 14: Homelink Universal Transmitter

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous • Set routes will remain until the route • Mini headphone jacks on the back is reached or cancelled of the center console for use with auxiliary devices • While navigating, you can press the control pad to bring up a menu that •...
  • Page 15: Content Theft-Deterrent System

    • Hold the end of your hand-held trans- Content Theft-Deterrent System mitter up to three inches away from (optional) the surface of the universal transmit- ter and hold its button and the button The Content Theft-Deterrent System has you wish to assign it to on the a red indicator lamp atop the center of HomeLink ®...
  • Page 16: Electronic Liftgate Release

    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.
  • Page 17: Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Center Rear Passenger Position All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System Lap-Shoulder Belt (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;...
  • Page 18: Fuel Economy

    Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous Fuel Economy A variety of factors can affect your fuel economy. They include: • Vehicle maintenance • Driving technique • Proper tire pressure • Vehicle loads • Roof (luggage) rack use • Trailering • Air temperature/density; headwinds For best fuel economy: •...
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance Program

    1-800-252-1112 • Location of the vehicle TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Telephone number or your location Buick Motor Division is proud to offer • Vehicle model, year and color premium Buick Roadside Assistance to • Vehicle mileage customers for vehicles covered under •...

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