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Buick 2005 Rendezvous Getting To Know Manual

Buick 2005 Rendezvous Getting To Know Manual

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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
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.
Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . .14
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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
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Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls N. Front Armrest Storage B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever I. Head-Up Display Switch and O. Ashtray/Cigarette Driver Information Center (DIC) Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/ C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch Controls Cell Phone Storage/Purse D.

  • Page 3: Instrument Panel Cluster

    IMPORTANT: The instrument panel Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one cluster is designed to let you know very similar to it. The instrument about many important aspects of panel cluster includes these key your vehicle’s operation. It is impor- features: tant to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information...

  • Page 4: Driver Information Center

    Getting to Know Your Rendezvous Driver Information Center Note: On some Rendezvous models, 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 temperature and the word ICE for two minutes.
  • Page 5 and then press and hold the SET Press the LOCK button on your key fob transmitter. This identifies you button until three chimes sound and with the key fob signal and the 100% is displayed display now reads PERSONALIZA- For full engine oil information, see Section 5 of TION FOR DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2, your Owner Manual.

  • Page 6: Compass Calibration

    Getting to Know Your 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: calibrated from the factory, resulting in...

  • Page 7: Headlamp Control

    Headlamp Control 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 Rendezvous Information that can be displayed on the Interior Lamps 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 (if equipped) adjust the knob to the desired tempera- ture 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 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. Press the SET button until the arrow is before your choice of the MEM- ORY or EXIT position.

  • 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 (if equipped): board side of the seatback. 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 Rendezvous displayed, press either SEEK arrow Entertainment Systems once. If the category is still not dis- played, press either SEEK arrow twice to display the category and go to another station. 5. If PTY times out and is no longer on the display, return to Step 1.
  • Page 13 • The indicator light will begin blinking • Touch the DEST touch screen key. and turn green. Load another disc at • Touch the Navigation screen to: this time. – Highlight and enter the “Change” • When more than one disc is loaded, screen (if your Search Area does a number for each disc is displayed.

  • Page 14: Homelink Universal Transmitter

    Getting to Know Your Rendezvous Playing DVDs in Temperature • While navigating, touch the NAV Extremes: The optional DVD player’s Options icon to bring up a menu that allows you to cancel the route. operating temperature range is between minus-four degrees F (-4˚ F) and 140 •...

  • Page 15: Content Theft-Deterrent System

    you wish to assign it to on the Content Theft-Deterrent System HomeLink system. (if equipped) ® • Continue holding both buttons (up to The Content Theft-Deterrent System has 90 seconds may pass as the univer- an indicator lamp atop the center of the sal transmitter is being programmed);...

  • Page 16: Electronic Liftgate Release

    Getting to Know Your 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 (if equipped) AWD-equipped vehicles automatically transfer power to the rear wheels when the front wheels begin to slip. No action is required by the driver and there are no related lights or buttons to worry about.

  • Page 18: Onstar

    Getting to Know Your Rendezvous • Press the Blue OnStar Button to con- OnStar (if equipped) ® nect to an OnStar Advisor for servic- es such as GM Goodwrench Remote If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, the Diagnostics or routing and location OnStar system provides in-vehicle safe- assistance.* ty, security and communications servic-...

  • Page 19: Securing The Fuel Cap

    Securing the Fuel Cap Fuel Economy (Check Gas Cap message), locat- A variety of factors can affect your fuel ed in your instrument cluster, illuminates economy. They include: when the ignition is turned to on or start, • Vehicle maintenance check to see whether your fuel cap is •...

  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance

    1-800-252-1112 • Location of the vehicle TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Telephone number of 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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