Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Compass Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Auto Door Lock/Unlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Headlamp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Manual Dual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Automatic Dual Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Outside Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Opening the Vehicle Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Entertainment Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12HomeLink® Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . .14Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . .15Electronic Liftgate Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16LATCH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Center Rear Passenger PositionLap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Automatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Congratulations on your purchase of a Buick Rendezvous. Please read this information and your OwnerManual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all thefeatures described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

A. Exterior/Interior Lamp ControlsB. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard Warning Flasher SwitchD. Instrument Panel ClusterE. Shift LeverF. HVAC Vents G. Audio System

H. Audio Steering Wheel ControlsI. Head-Up Display Switch and

Driver Information Center (DIC)Controls

J. Hood ReleaseK. Ignition SwitchL. Climate ControlsM. Instrument Panel Switchbank

N. Front Armrest StorageO. Ashtray/Cigarette

Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/Cell Phone Storage/PurseStorage/Cupholders

P. Instrument Panel Fuse BlockQ. Glove Box

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Instrument Panel

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or onevery similar to it. The instrumentpanel cluster includes these key features:A. Engine Coolant Temperature

GaugeB. TachometerC. SpeedometerD. Fuel Gauge

IMPORTANT: The instrument panelcluster is designed to let you knowabout many important aspects ofyour vehicle’s operation. It is impor-tant to read your Owner Manual andbecome familiar with the informationbeing relayed to you by the lights,gauges and indicators, as well aswhat action can be taken to ensuresafety and to prevent damage.

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Instrument Panel Cluster

Pressing the MODE button repeatedlywill scroll through the following driverinformation levels:• Average fuel economy (AVG ECON)

calculates how many miles per gallonyou are getting based on overall driv-ing conditions

• Instant Economy (INST ECON) calcu-lates miles per gallon being returnedat a particular moment

• Fuel Range (RANGE) estimates theremaining distance you can drivewithout refueling. It is based onrecent fuel economy and remainingfuel

• FUEL USED displays the amount offuel that has been used since it waslast reset

• Average Speed (AVG SPEED) showsthe vehicle’s average speed sincebeing started. To reset it, press theMODE button until average speed isdisplayed, then press and hold theSET button until the speed displayedis replaced by your current speed

• Oil Life Left (OIL LIFE LEFT HOLDSET TO RESET) displays the per-centage of engine oil life remainingbefore an oil/oil filter change is need-ed. Reset this GM Oil Life Indicatoronly when the oil is changed. To resetit, turn the ignition key to ON with theengine turned off, press the DICMODE button until OIL LIFE LEFTHOLD SET TO RESET is displayed,

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Driver Information Center

If equipped, your vehicle’s DriverInformation Center (DIC) can display acompass, trip information, fuel economyinformation, personalization features andother messages or warnings. The DICdisplay is located on the instrument clus-ter in the tachometer face, and can beprogrammed in English or metric. TheDIC controls include MODE and SETbuttons and are located on the instru-ment panel to the left of the steering column.

MODE: Press this button to cyclethrough the options on the display. SET: After selecting the mode you wishto view, use the SET button to togglebetween choices or select the desiredsetting.

Note: On some Rendezvous models,the DIC will always display the compassreading and the outside temperature. If the temperature is below 38˚ F (3˚C),the temperature reading will togglebetween displaying the temperature andthe word ICE for two minutes.

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and then press and hold the SETbutton until three chimes sound and100% is displayed

For full engine oil information, see Section 5 ofyour Owner Manual.• Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation Monitor,

if equipped) indicates a large pressure change in one tire, when thevehicle is moving. See Section 5 ofthe Owner Manual for full details.

• Select English or Metric units (USESET TO SELECT ENGLISH METRIC)allows you to select English or metricunits of measure; the SET button tog-gles between the choices.

• OFF turns off the DIC display threeseconds after it is selected. Press the MODE button to turn the displayback on.

The DIC is used to program the choicesof two drivers. You will let the DIC knowwhich driver you are by using yourRemote Keyless Entry transmitter, whichwas pre-programmed to belong to DRIV-ER 1 or DRIVER 2. The vehicle willrecall the vehicle customization featuresthat were last programmed to correspondto your transmitter. If you unlock yourvehicle using your key instead of yourtransmitter, your vehicle will recall theinformation from the last transmitter used.Personalizing the DIC• Enter Programming Mode by turning

the ignition key to ON with the trans-mission in Park.

• Repeatedly press and release theMODE button until PRESS SETTO BEGIN PERSONALIZATION is displayed; press the SET button.

• On the display, TO SELECT DRIVERPRESS REMOTE LOCK appears.

Press the LOCK button on your keyfob transmitter. This identifies youwith the key fob signal and the display now reads PERSONALIZA-TION FOR DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2,indicating that it is ready to begin programming.

Follow the DIC instructions on the display to personalize each of the following:• Headlamp exit delay• Interior lighting delay• Interior lighting on• Auto door lock/unlock• Delayed locking• Remote door unlock• Lock/unlock feedback• Seat recall• Tilt mirrorExiting Programming ModeWhen you have reached the end of the entire personalization list by pressing the MODE button, the PERSONALIZATION SELECTIONDONE message appears on the DICdisplay, followed by PRESS SET TOEXIT, MODE TO CONTINUE. To go back through the list again, pressMODE. If you are satisfied with your settings, press SET. You can also exitprogramming mode by:• Shifting the vehicle out of Park (P)• Turning the ignition key out of the

ON position• Not programming any commands for

one minute, while in the programmingmode

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Compass Calibration

The vehicle’s compass heading is dis-played on the DIC display. In someinstances, the compass may not be fullycalibrated from the factory, resulting inthe letter “C” for calibration displayed onthe DIC. Should this condition occur, finda large area free from metal objects anddrive in a continuous circle three timesto calibrate the compass. The compasswill subsequently calibrate itself.Also note that there is a differencebetween magnetic north and geographic(“true”) north, which is great enough insome areas of the country to give afalse reading. In this case, manual cali-bration is required. See Section 3 ofyour Owner Manual to manually cali-brate the compass. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Auto Door Lock/Unlock

Your vehicle is factory-set to automati-cally lock all doors when all doors areclosed, the engine is running and theshift lever is moved out of the Park (P)position. All of the doors will also unlockautomatically after the vehicle has beenshifted back into Park. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you can usethe DIC MODE and SET buttons to personalize the automatic lock/unlock toone of several different settings:• OFF: When the shift lever is put in

Park, the doors will not unlock automatically

• DRIVER: When the shift lever is putin Park, only the driver’s door willunlock automatically

• ALL: When the shift lever is put inPark, all doors will unlock automati-cally (original factory setting)

If the DRIVER or ALL setting is selected,you can also choose additional settings:• PARK: Automatically unlocks the

selected door(s) when the shift leveris placed into Park (original factorysetting)

• KEY OUT: Unlocks the door(s) whenthe ignition key is removed

Full DIC programming instructions forthis and all other DIC modes are inSection 3 of your Owner Manual.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

The DRL safety feature illuminates theheadlamps at a reduced intensity duringthe day to make the front of the vehiclemore visible to others. This feature canbe of particular help in the short periodsjust after dawn and shortly before sun-set. The DRL illuminates only the head-lamps — not the taillamps or side mark-er lamps.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: DRL does not activate if the park-ing brake is engaged prior to turning theignition key on. DRL operation resumeswhen the parking brake is released.

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Headlamp Control

The exterior lamps knob is located onthe instrument panel, to the left of thesteering wheel. The AUTO position acti-vates the automatic headlamp systemthat illuminates all exterior lamps andthe instrument panel/radio lights whenthey are needed. The (parking light)position manually illuminates the tail-lamps and the instrument panel/radiolights. The final position manually activates the headlamps, all exteriortail/marker lamps and the instrumentpanel/radio lights.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Headlamp System

If the headlamp rotary knob is in theAUTO position during daytime driving, it may temporarily switch the headlampand interior light systems, including theradio display, to the nighttime mode.This occurs when passing through dark-er conditions, such as under a bridge oroverpass, or inside a parking garage.When you start the vehicle at night, theautomatic headlamps will come onimmediately. The light sensor is locatedon top of the instrument panel. Toensure proper system operation, avoidplacing objects or stickers on or near thesensor.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Fog Lamps

The Fog Lampsbutton is located inthe center of theexterior lampsswitch that controlsthe parking lampsand headlamps. To activate the fog

lamps, press the FOG PUSH button. To turn them off, press the button againor turn off the ignition. The fog lampsautomatically turn off when you activatethe headlamp high beams, and comeback on when the low beams are turnedback on. (Note: Use of high beams infoggy conditions is not recommended.)See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Interior Lamps

The interior lamp control on the instru-ment panel can be set to:• OFF, which disables the interior

lamps entirely, whether or not a dooris open

• DOOR, which turns on the interiorlamps when a door is opened

• ON, which turns the interior lamps oncontinuously

To adjust instrument panel lamp bright-ness, press on the center of the interiorlamp control and it will extend. Twist theknob to achieve the desired illuminationlevel, and push the control knob to itsstored position. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Head-Up Display (HUD)(if equipped)

The HUD displays important informationon an image that appears to be focusedtoward the front of the vehicle.“Projecting” the information in this waypermits the driver to remain wellinformed without taking his or her eyesoff the road.

Information that can be displayed on theHUD 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 statuschanges)

• Turn signal indicators (when activated)

• High beam indicator (when activated)• Low fuel warning message

(when activated)• Check Gauges (when activated)

Turn the HUDon/off and adjustbrightness: Turnthe HUD off byrotating the upper-most HUD controlrotary dimmer knob counterclockwiseuntil it clicks off.Turn the HUD onby rotating thesame knob clockwise to the

desired level of brightness. Adjust the HUD position: With the driver seat adjusted, press the UP or DNbutton on the instrument panel until theHUD image is in full view (but as low as possible) straight ahead near thefront bumper. There is no side-to-sideadjustment.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Manual Dual Climate Control (if equipped)

To cool the vehicle interior more quicklyon very hot days, open the windows justlong enough to let the hot air escape.For maximum cooling, choose thecoolest temperature setting, activate theRecirculate and A/C buttons on theinstrument panel and place the A/Cmode knob in the Vent mode.The driver and front passenger canadjust the dual zone temperature con-trols to individual comfort levels. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Dual Climate Control(if equipped)

Activating the System To turn the system on, press the driver’stemperature knob. To turn the systemoff, press the passenger temperatureknob.

Automatic Operation: Push the AUTObutton (driver’s temperature knob) andadjust the knob to the desired tempera-ture to set automatic air delivery mode,fan speed, A/C and recirculation functions. Manual Operation: Press the MODEbutton repeatedly until the desired air-flow source is indicated on the display.Mode selections include:• Vent• Bi-Level• Floor• Defog/DefrostPress the upper or lower portion of theFan control to raise or lower fan speedcorrespondingly. Press the VENT button to turn the outside air source on or off. When thevent is on, the recirculation functiondoes not work.Press the Recirculate button to preventoutside air from entering your vehicle.This function can keep unwanted odorsout of your vehicle or can help to speedcooling of the vehicle when used in con-juction with the air conditioning system. Adjust the temperature controls individually to desired driver and passenger settings.Press the Defog/Defrost button to clearthe windshield and front side windows of mist, frost and ice. Press the RearDefog/Defrost button to perform thesame functions on the rear glass.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Seats

Memory Seats (if equipped): Onequipped vehicles, memory seat con-trols are located on the driver doorpanel. Up to two drivers can programtheir preferred seating positions and mir-ror settings into memory. To store a set-ting, adjust the seat and mirrors to thedesired positions. Press and hold mem-ory button #1 for more than three sec-onds. A second driver can store his orher settings by repeating the processand pressing memory button #2 formore than three seconds. To recall memory positions, the shiftlever must be in Park (P). To store anexit position, press memory button #1 or#2 (whichever driver number is yours)and adjust the seat to a desired exitposition. Then press the exit buttonbelow the numbered memory buttons formore than three seconds. To recall the exit position, the shift levermust be in the Park (P) position. Pressthe exit button and the seat will move tothe stored exit position. To link seat and mirror memory settingsto the Remote Keyless Entry Systemtransmitter through the DIC, enter pro-gramming mode (see DIC section of thisguide), press the MODE button until

SEAT RECALL appears and press theSET button until the arrow points to thedesired ON or OFF position. If the ONposition is selected, press the MODEbutton again until RECALL POSITIONappears. Press the SET button until thearrow is before your choice of the MEM-ORY or EXIT position. This selects theautomatic seat positioning when theUNLOCK button on the key fob transmit-ter is pressed.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Heated Seats (if equipped): The but-tons to control this feature are locatedon the instrument panel switchbank. Theleft switch is for the driver seat and theright switch is for the front passengerseat. Press the top of the switch to turnthe heater on and the bottom of theswitch to turn if off. The switch will turnoff when the ignition is turned to OFF. If the switch is left in the On position, theheated seat feature will turn on whenthe vehicle is restarted.

Note: This heated seat feature providesa single level of heat. Also, it does notshut off automatically once the seat(s)are warmed. It must be turned off manually.

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Second-Row Folding Seat: To fold theseat forward, lift up or push forward onthe recliner lever located on the out-board side of the seatback. When fold-ing the second-row seat forward, ensurethat the center head restraint is placedin its lowest position to prevent contactwith the front floor console storage area.Third-Row Stowable Seat (if equipped): To fold the seatbackdown, pull up on the latch at the rear ofthe seat and push the seatback downuntil it locks in place. To raise it, pull upon the same lever and push up on theseatback to raise it. This can be donethrough the passenger door. To accom-plish this from the back of the vehicle, astrap is included to pull up on the seat-back. When the seat is raised, ensurethat it is locked in position. To removethe stowable seat, consult your OwnerManual.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.Cleaning Preferred Suede Seats (if equipped): Preferred Suede shouldbe cared for as you would any fineupholstery. Regular vacuuming is rec-ommended. If a spill occurs, blot it up as soon as possible. If spot cleaning isnecessary, use a damp cloth with mildsoap and water. Avoid using excesswater and let it air dry. Do not use anydry cleaning agents or solvents.

Outside Rearview Mirrors

Memory Mirrors (if equipped):Personalized mirror positions are pro-grammed into memory at the same timethe memory seats are programmed.See the Seats section of this guide toprogram mirror positions into memory. Heated Mirrors (if equipped): Whenyou turn on the rear window defogger, adefogger also warms the outside mirrorsto clear them of mist, ice and snow.See Sections 2 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Opening the Vehicle Hood

To open the hood, pull the hood releasehandle located under the driver’s side ofthe instrument panel. Under the leadingedge of the hood itself, slide the second-ary hood release handle from left to rightand lift the hood. Position the prop rod inits slot on the underside of the hood asapplicable.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

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Entertainment Systems

Radio Data System (RDS): Your RDS-equipped radio has the capability to:• Seek only radio stations with the pro-

gram types you prefer (such as Jazz,Rock, News, etc.)

• Seek stations with traffic announcements

• Receive announcements concerninglocal and national emergencies

• Receive and display messages fromradio stations

RDS features work only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information and onlywhen the station is broadcasting theRDS signal. Program Type (PTY)RDS stations may also provide the timeof day, a program type (PTY) for currentprogramming and the name of the pro-gram being broadcast. Finding a PTY StationTo select and find a desired PTY, per-form the following:1. Press P-TYP.2. Select a category by turning the

TONE/AUDIO knob.3. Once the desired category is dis-

played, press either SEEK arrow toselect the category and take you tothe category’s first station.

4. If an alternate station within that cate-gory is preferred and the category is

displayed, press either SEEK arrowonce. If the category is still not dis-played, press either SEEK arrowtwice to display the category and goto another station.

5. If PTY times out and is no longer onthe display, return to Step 1.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual foradditional RDS and PTY information.Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV):Your audio system can compensateautomatically for wind and road noisethat comes with increased vehiclespeed. Press the TUNE/AUDIO buttonrepeatedly until SPEED VOL appears.Turn the TUNE/AUDIO button to selectOFF, MIN, MED or MAX. Each highersetting adds more volume compensationat increased speeds. Choose OFF todisable SCV.Radio with Six-Disc CD (Optional): Toload one CD on vehicles equipped withthe radio/six-disc CD, perform the fol-lowing steps:• Turn the ignition on; then press and

release the LOAD side of the LOADCD button.

• Wait for the green indicator light atthe right side of the slot to turn green.

• Insert the disc partway into the slot,label side up; the player will pull thedisc in.

To load multiple CDs in the Six-Disc CDPlayer:• Turn the ignition on; then press and

hold the LOAD button for two sec-onds. The unit beeps and the light tothe right of the slot begins to flash.

• When the light stops flashing andturns green, insert a disc partway,label side up.

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• The indicator light will begin blinkingand turn green. Load another disc atthis time.

• When more than one disc is loaded, a number for each disc is displayed.

• To load more than one but fewer thansix discs, press the LOAD buttonagain after loading the final CD.

• For every CD loaded, a numberappears on the radio display.

• To play a specific CD, press the CDAUX button and then the number ofthe CD you want to hear.

• A small bar appears under the CDnumber that is playing, and the tracknumber appears.

Touch Screen Navigation Radio SystemYour vehicle’s Navigation Radio Systemprovides you with detailed maps of allmajor highways and roads throughoutthe United States. After you enter a des-tination, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching your desti-nation. In addition, the system can helpyou locate banks, airports, restaurants,post offices, ATMs and more.

To operate the Navigation RadioSystem:• Press the VOL (power) knob to turn

the radio on and off. • Insert a map disc into the radio CD

slot at the top of the faceplate.

• Touch the DEST touch screen key. • Touch the Navigation screen to:

– Highlight and enter the “Change” screen (if your Search Area does not correspond to your finaldestination)

– Select and enter the “Address” screen

– Select and enter your street name. The system uses a smart speller to assist you (Note: Use backspace ( ) to correct any misspellings)

– Select and enter the correct street based on the list provided

Each time a destination has been select-ed and the desired adjustments from thedestination preview menu are complet-ed, the Route Overview menu can bedisplayed by doing the following:

1. Touch NAV2. Touch Edit Route3. Touch Route Overview

The following options will be displayed:Start: This option chooses the defaultroad type, calculates the route, and beginsroute guidance for the displayed route.3 Routes: This option displays the mapswith three highlighted routes shown inthree different colors, for Fastest,Shortest, and Alternative. After selectingone of the three routes, the road dis-tance and estimated travel time will bedisplayed. The Fastest route means youwill be routed along main roads andhighways, and does not necessarilymean it is the shortest route.• Press the NAV button in the upper-left

corner to enter into the guidancemode. Set routes will remain until theroute is reached or cancelled.

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• While navigating, touch the NAVOptions icon to bring up a menu thatallows you to cancel the route.

• The FASTEST selection will choosemain roads for travel. The SHORTESTselection will route you using shortcuts.

• After selecting the NAV mode, usethe NAV icon to set the map appear-ance, adjust the voice prompt vol-ume, and many other features.

• The CD hard key allows you to selectthe internal CD player or a controlscreen for rear seat entertainment (ifequipped). (Note: You cannot play aCD in the internal CD player andhave route guidance simultaneously.)

• You can add several common orplanned destinations as memorypoints from the NAV menu. Thisallows you to select it as a memorypoint from the destination entry screen.

Rear Seat Entertainment (if equipped): Available second- andthird-seat entertainment includes:• An audio system• A DVD player• Wireless headphones with an

ON/OFF and VOLUME control• RCA jacks on the overhead console

for the DVD player • Mini headphone jacks on the back

of the center console for use withauxiliary devices

• A video screen located in the over-head console

HomeLink® UniversalTransmitter

This programmable transmitter can storethree frequencies for items such as agarage door opener, entry door lock orsecurity system. With the ignition OFF,program the transmitter as follows:• Press and hold down the two outside

buttons on the unit until the indicatorlight flashes; then release the buttons(about 20 seconds — do not hold formore than 30 seconds). Do notrepeat this step for the second orthird devices that you plan to add tothe HomeLink® system.

• Hold the end of your hand-held trans-mitter up to three inches away fromthe surface of the universal transmit-ter and hold its button and the button

Playing DVDs in TemperatureExtremes: The optional DVD player’soperating temperature range is betweenminus-four degrees F (-4˚ F) and 140degrees F. When temperatures are out-side this range, shut off the entertain-ment system, pull down the videoscreen, and heat or cool the vehicle untilthe operating range is reached.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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you wish to assign it to on theHomeLink® system.

• Continue holding both buttons (up to90 seconds may pass as the univer-sal transmitter is being programmed);the indicator light will begin blinkingslowly, then more quickly.Programming is complete when thelight on the HomeLink® transmitterflashes rapidly.

• Release both buttons.• Press and release the HomeLink®

button again. If the indicator lightstays lit constantly, programming iscomplete.

• Continue programming additionaldevices using the transmitters, but donot press the two outside buttons onthe HomeLink® transmitter again.

If the HomeLink® indicator light blinksrapidly for two seconds and remains on,it indicates that your device (usually agarage door opener) has a “rollingcode.” Continue with the following steps:• Press the training button (sometimes

marked “LEARN” or “SMART”) on thegarage door opener motor head unit,making sure that the indicator lightflashes to confirm training mode.

• Within 30 seconds, press and holdthe HomeLink® transmitter button pro-grammed in the previous steps.

• Press and release this button up tothree times, holding it for two-secondintervals to ensure that theHomeLink® transmitter has beentrained.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Content Theft-Deterrent System(if equipped)

The Content Theft-Deterrent System hasan indicator lamp atop the center of theinstrument panel that flashes slowlywhen the system is armed. After closingall vehicle doors, the system can beactivated in two ways:• Press the LOCK button on the

Remote Keyless Entry key fob.• Press the power door LOCK switch

with the door open and the keyremoved from the ignition.

The alarm is not armed until the indica-tor light begins blinking (after a delay ofapproximately 30 seconds when armedby the key fob transmitter).If the alarm is tripped, the horn soundsand the headlamps and parking lampsalso flash. The alarm sounds whenevera locked door is opened without the keyor Remote Keyless Entry System trans-mitter, or if someone tries to turn the ignition switch without the correct key. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA)

The URPA feature detects objects up tofive feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle whenthe shift lever is in the REVERSE position and vehicle speed is less than 3 mph (5 km/h). Three color-codedlights, located in the headliner of therear cargo area, provide distance andsystem information to the driver. To turnoff the system, press the PARK AIDOFF switch on the instrument panelswitchbank. For full operation details,consult your Owner Manual.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Electronic Liftgate ReleaseYour vehicle has a release button on theinside of the liftgate handle. The RemoteKeyless Entry System transmitter willalso unlock and open the liftgate whenthe REAR button on the transmitter ispressed. To open the liftgate, all doorsmust be unlocked and the shift levermust be in the Park (P) position.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Door Security Locks

To prevent rear seat passengers fromopening the rear doors from the inside,open a rear door and locate the lock onthe inside of the door. Slide it to theLock position. Repeat the process forthe other rear door. To disable this feature, reverse the process. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

LATCH System

Your vehicle is equipped with the LowerAnchorages and Top Tethers forCHildren (LATCH) system, whichrequires a special, compatible ChildRestraint Seat. Lower LATCH anchorsare located in the outboard positions ofthe second-row seat. A label (shownabove) is applied to the seatback ateach anchor position to help you find thelower anchors. LATCH-compliant front-facing seats have two attaching points atthe base as well as a top tether anchor.When using a LATCH-compliant rear-facing seat, secure it with the LATCHprovisions instead of the vehicle safetybelts.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Center Rear Passenger PositionLap-Shoulder Belt

The folding split bench seat’s rear cen-ter shoulder belt has a detachable platethat allows it to be stored in a slot in therear upper molding. To use it, attach it tothe belt buckle, completing the three-point belt routing. The elastic strap onthe driver-side head restraint connectswith a sliding loop on the belt. Hook the strap to the loop to lower the routingof the belt as needed for maximum comfort.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Level Control (if equipped)

Vehicles equipped with the trailer towingpackage and this feature may make anoccasional “whirring” sound under therear of the vehicle. Under heavier rearloads, this noise indicates that the sys-tem air compressor is operating to pro-vide a level ride height; this is normal.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System(if equipped)

AWD-equipped vehicles automaticallytransfer power to the rear wheels whenthe front wheels begin to slip. No actionis required by the driver and there are no related lights or buttons to worryabout. There may be a slight noisewhen the system engages; this is normal.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Traction Control System (TCS)(if equipped)

Vehicles equipped with TCS limit wheel-spin. TCS only operates when it sensesthat one or both of the front wheels arebeginning to lose traction. When thishappens, the system operates the frontbrakes and reduces engine power tolimit wheelspin. It is normal to hear orfeel the system working. TCS is auto-matically enabled whenever you startthe vehicle. You can disable it if yourvehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud orsnow and it is necessary to rock thevehicle to help free it. To disable TCS,press the TRAC OFF button located onthe instrument panel switchbank. TheTRAC OFF light then comes on. Enablethe system by pressing the TCS buttonagain. The TRAC OFF light will then go out.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

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OnStar ® (if equipped)

If your vehicle is OnStar-equipped, theOnStar system provides in-vehicle safe-ty, security and communications servic-es, available 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. With OnStar, you can enjoy suchavailable services as:• Automatic notification of air bag

deployment• Emergency services assistance• Roadside assistance• Stolen vehicle tracking• GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics• Remote door unlock• Routing and location assistance*• OnStar Personal Calling, a hands-

free, voice-activated communicationsservice **

These services are easily accessedthrough the three OnStar buttons in yourvehicle.

• Press the Blue OnStar Button to con-nect to an OnStar Advisor for servic-es such as GM Goodwrench RemoteDiagnostics or routing and locationassistance.*

• Press the Phone Button to accessOnStar Personal Calling, a hands-free, voice-activated communicationsservice.**

• Press the Red Emergency Button toconnect to an OnStar Advisor whocan contact a nearby emergencyservices provider to dispatch ambu-lance, police, fire, or other emergencyservices to your location.

For more information about OnStar features, refer to the OnStar Owner’sManual and Audio Tour CD, located inyour glove box.

*Routing and location assistance may requireservice upgrade**Available in most marketsSee Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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Securing the Fuel Cap

If (Check Gas Cap message), locat-ed in your instrument cluster, illuminateswhen the ignition is turned to on or start,check to see whether your fuel cap issecurely fastened. If the cap is notsecure, turn it clockwise until a clickingsound is heard, indicating that it is prop-erly installed.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Fuel Economy

A variety of factors can affect your fueleconomy. They include:• Vehicle maintenance• Driving technique• Proper tire pressure• Vehicle loads• Roof (luggage) rack use• Trailering• Air temperature/density; headwindsFor best fuel economy:• Drive with the transaxle selector in

AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D)• Use only your right foot to activate

the brake pedal• Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and maintain

a set speed during steady-state driving

• Maintain proper tire pressure (checkwith every fuel-up)

• Keep the vehicle on the recommend-ed maintenance schedule

• Load cargo on the roof rack for longtrips only when necessary

• Understand that trailering reducesfuel economy

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Roadside Assistance

My GMLink

1-800-252-1112TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438Buick Motor Division is proud to offerpremium Buick Roadside Assistance tocustomers for vehicles covered underthe 3-year/36,000-mile (60,000-km) newcar warranty (whichever occurs first). As the owner of a new Rendezvous, youare automatically eligible for BuickRoadside Assistance. Membership isfree; however, some services may incurcosts. Buick Roadside Assistance is available24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365days a year; call the number above forover-the-phone assistance in resolvingminor mechanical problems. We will provide the following services for 3 years/36,000 miles (60,000 km), at noexpense to you:• Fuel delivery• Lockout service (ID required)• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty

service• Flat tire change• Jump starts

The Buick Owner Center at My GMLinkis a complimentary service for BuickOwners, a one-stop resource toenhance your Buick ownership experi-ence. Exclusive member benefitsinclude online service reminders, vehiclemaintenance tips, online owner manual,special privileges and more. Sign uptoday at www.mygmlink.com.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2004 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

For prompt and efficient assistance whencalling, please provide the following infor-mation to the advisor:• Location of the vehicle• Telephone number of your location• Vehicle model, year and color• Vehicle mileage• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)• Vehicle license plate number