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Instrument Panel ...... 2 Entertainment Systems ...... 12 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 3 Universal Home Remote ...... 15 Driver Information Center ...... 4 Content Theft-Deterrent System ...... 16 Trip Odometer Reset ...... 6 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ...... 16 Compass Calibration ...... 6 Electronic Liftgate Release ...... 16 Auto Door Lock/Unlock ...... 6 Rear Door Security Locks ...... 17 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ...... 7 Child Restraints (LATCH) ...... 17 Headlamp Control ...... 7 Center Rear Passenger Position Automatic Headlamp System ...... 7 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 17 Fog Lamps ...... 7 Automatic Level Control ...... 17 Interior Lamps ...... 8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...... 18 Head-Up Display (HUD) ...... 8 OnStar® ...... 18 Manual Dual Climate Control ...... 9 QuietTuning Features ...... 19 Automatic Dual Climate Control ...... 9 Securing the Fuel Cap ...... 19 Seats ...... 10 Fuel Economy ...... 19 Outside Rearview Mirrors ...... 11 Roadside Assistance ...... 20 Opening the Vehicle Hood ...... 11 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. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference. Rendezvous 2007A3/7/062:32PMPage2 2 Instrument Panel Getting toKnow Your Rendezvous

A. Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls H. Audio Controls N. Front Storage B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever I. Head-Up Display Switch and O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/ C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch Driver Information Center (DIC) Accessory Power Outlet/ D. Instrument Panel Cluster Controls Cell Phone Storage/Purse E. Gearshift Lever J. Hood Release Storage/Cupholders F. Air Outlets K. Ignition Switch P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block G. Audio System L. Climate Controls Q. Glove Box M. Instrument Panel Switchbank

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007A3/7/062:32PMPage3

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Your vehicle’s instrument panel is Note: The instrument panel cluster equipped with this cluster or one is designed to let you know about very similar to it. The instrument many important aspects of your panel cluster includes these key vehicle’s operation. It is important features: to read your Owner Manual and A. Engine Coolant Temperature become familiar with the information Gauge being relayed to you by the lights, B. gauges and indicators, as well as C. what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. D. 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 4

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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. Pressing the MODE button repeatedly will scroll through the following driver information levels: • Average fuel economy (AVG ECON) calculates how many per gallon If equipped, your vehicle’s Driver you are getting based on overall driv- Information Center (DIC) can display a ing conditions. compass, trip information, fuel economy information, personalization features and • Instant Economy (INST ECON) calcu- other messages or warnings. The DIC lates miles per gallon being returned display is located on the instrument clus- at a particular moment. ter in the tachometer face, and can be • Fuel Range (RANGE) estimates the programmed in English or Metric. The remaining distance you can drive DIC controls include MODE and SET without refueling. It is based on buttons and are located on the instru- recent fuel economy and remaining ment panel to the left of the steering fuel. column. • FUEL USED displays the amount of fuel that has been used since it was last reset. • Average Speed (AVG SPEED) shows the vehicle’s average speed since being started. To reset it, press the MODE button until average speed is displayed; then press and hold the SET button until the speed displayed is replaced by your current speed. • Oil Life Left (OIL LIFE LEFT, HOLD SET TO RESET) displays the per- MODE: Press this button to cycle centage of engine oil life remaining through the options on the display. before an oil/oil filter change is need- SET: After selecting the mode you wish ed. Reset this GM Oil Life Indicator to view, use the SET button to toggle only when the oil is changed. To reset between choices or select the desired it, turn the ignition key to ON with the setting. engine turned off, press the DIC MODE button until OIL LIFE LEFT, HOLD SET TO RESET is displayed, Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 5

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and then press and hold the SET Press the LOCK button on your key button until three chimes sound and fob transmitter. This identifies you 100% is displayed. with the key fob signal and the display now reads PERSONALIZA- For full engine oil information, see TION FOR DRIVER 1 or DRIVER 2, Section 5 of your Owner Manual. indicating that it is ready to begin • Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation Monitor, programming. if equipped) indicates a large Follow the DIC instructions on the pressure change in one tire, when the display to personalize each of the vehicle is moving. See Section 5 of following: the Owner Manual for full details. • Headlamp exit delay • Select English or Metric units (USE SET TO SELECT ENGLISH METRIC) • Interior lighting delay allows you to select English or Metric • Interior lighting on units of measure; the SET button tog- • Auto door lock/unlock gles between the choices. • Delayed locking • OFF turns off the DIC display three seconds after it is selected. Press • Remote door unlock the MODE button to turn the display • Lock/unlock feedback back on. • Seat recall The DIC is used to program the choices • Tilt mirror of two drivers. You will let the DIC know which driver you are by using your Exiting Programming Mode Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, which When you have reached the end of was pre-programmed to belong to DRIV- the entire personalization list by ER 1 or DRIVER 2. The vehicle will pressing the MODE button, the recall the vehicle customization features PERSONALIZATION SELECTION that were last programmed to correspond DONE message appears on the DIC to your transmitter. If you unlock your display, followed by PRESS SET TO vehicle using your key instead of your EXIT, MODE TO CONTINUE. To go transmitter, your vehicle will recall the back through the list again, press information from the last transmitter used. MODE. If you are satisfied with your Personalizing the DIC settings, press SET. You can also exit • Enter Programming Mode by turning programming mode by: the ignition key to ON with the trans- • Shifting the vehicle out of Park (P) mission in Park. • Turning the ignition key out of the • Repeatedly press and release the ON position MODE button until PRESS SET • Not programming any commands for TO BEGIN PERSONALIZATION one minute, while in the programming is displayed; press the SET button. mode • On the display, TO SELECT DRIVER See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. PRESS REMOTE LOCK appears. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 6

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Trip Odometer Reset Auto Door Lock/Unlock The trip odometer has a retroactive Your vehicle is factory-set to automati- reset feature, which sets the trip odome- cally lock all doors when all doors are ter to the number of miles driven since closed, the engine is running and the the ignition was last turned on. This can shift lever is moved out of the Park (P) be useful if you forget to reset the trip position. All of the doors will also unlock odometer before beginning a trip. automatically after the vehicle has been To use the retroactive reset feature, shifted back into Park. If your vehicle push and hold the trip/reset button for at is equipped with the DIC, you can use least six seconds. the DIC MODE and SET buttons to personalize the automatic lock/unlock to See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. one of these settings: • OFF: When the shift lever is put in Compass Calibration Park, the doors will not unlock automatically. The vehicle’s compass heading is dis- • DRIVER: When the shift lever is put played on the DIC display. In some in Park, only the driver’s door will instances, the compass may not be fully unlock automatically. calibrated from the factory, resulting in • ALL: When the shift lever is put in the letter “C” for calibration displayed on Park, all doors will unlock automati- the DIC. Should this condition occur, find cally (original factory setting). a large area free from metal objects and drive in a continuous circle three times If the DRIVER or ALL setting is selected, to calibrate the compass. The compass you can also choose additional settings: will subsequently calibrate itself. • PARK: Automatically unlocks the Also note that there is a difference selected door(s) when the shift lever between magnetic north and geographic is placed into Park (original factory (“true”) north, which is great enough in setting). some areas of the country to give a • KEY OUT: Unlocks the door(s) when false reading. In this case, manual cali- the ignition key is removed. bration is required. See your Owner Full DIC programming instructions for Manual to manually calibrate the this and all other DIC modes are in your compass. Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 7

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Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System The DRL safety feature illuminates the If the headlamp rotary knob is in the headlamps at a reduced intensity during AUTO position during daytime driving, the day to make the front of the vehicle it may temporarily switch the headlamp more visible to others. This feature can and interior light systems, including the be of particular help in the short periods radio display, to the nighttime mode. just after dawn and shortly before sun- This occurs when passing through dark- set. The DRL illuminates only the head- er conditions, such as under a bridge or lamps — not the taillamps or side mark- overpass, or inside a parking garage. er lamps. When you start the vehicle at night, the automatic headlamps will come on Note: DRL does not activate if the park- immediately. The light sensor is located ing is engaged prior to turning the on top of the instrument panel. To ignition key on. DRL operation resumes ensure proper system operation, avoid when the is released. placing objects or stickers on or near the sensor. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Headlamp Control Fog Lamps The Fog Lamps button is located in the center of the exterior lamps switch that controls the parking lamps and headlamps. To activate the fog lamps, press the FOG PUSH button. The exterior lamps knob is located on To turn them off, press the button again the instrument panel, to the left of the or turn off the ignition. The fog lamps steering wheel. The AUTO position acti- automatically turn off when you activate vates the automatic headlamp system the headlamp high beams, and come that illuminates all exterior lamps and back on when the low beams are turned the instrument panel/radio lights when back on. (Note: Use of high beams in they are needed. The (parking light) foggy conditions is not recommended.) position manually illuminates the tail- lamps and the instrument panel/radio See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. lights. The final position manually activates the headlamps, all exterior tail/marker lamps and the instrument panel/radio lights. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 8

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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) • Turn signal indicators (when activated) • High beam indicator (when activated) The interior lamp control on the instru- • Low fuel warning message ment panel can be set to: (when activated) • Check Gauges (when activated) • OFF, which disables the interior lamps entirely, whether or not a door Turn the HUD is open on/off and adjust brightness: Turn • DOOR, which turns on the interior the HUD off by lamps when a door is opened rotating the upper- • ON, which turns the interior lamps on most HUD control continuously rotary dimmer knob To adjust instrument panel lamp bright- counterclockwise ness, press on the center of the interior until it clicks off. lamp control and it will extend. Twist the Turn the HUD on knob to achieve the desired illumination by rotating the level, and push the control knob to its same knob stored position. clockwise to the desired level of brightness. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Adjust the HUD position: With the driver seat adjusted, press the UP or DN Head-Up Display (HUD) button on the instrument panel until the (if equipped) HUD image is in full view (but as low as possible) straight ahead near the The HUD displays important information front bumper. There is no side-to-side on an image that appears to be focused adjustment. toward the front of the vehicle. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. “Projecting” the information in this way permits the driver to remain well informed without taking his or her eyes off the road. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 9

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Manual Dual Climate Control Adjust the temperature controls individu- (if equipped) ally to the desired driver and passenger settings. The passenger’s temperature is based on the driver’s temperature. For each bar (+ or –) that is illuminated on the passenger temperature indicator, the passenger’s temperature will be warmer or cooler than the driver’s temperature. In cold weather, the fan may not turn on right away, as the system is waiting for To cool the vehicle interior more quickly the engine to warm up. Adjusting the on very hot days, open the windows just temperature to the highest setting will long enough to let the hot air escape. not warm the vehicle more quickly. For maximum cooling, choose the coolest temperature setting, activate the Manual Operation Recirculate and A/C buttons on the (Fan): Press the upper or lower por- instrument panel and place the A/C tion of the Fan control to raise or lower mode knob in the Vent mode. fan speed. The driver and front passenger can VENT: Press the VENT button to turn adjust the dual zone temperature con- the A/C off and to turn the outside air trols to individual comfort levels. source on or off. When the vent is on, See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. the recirculation function does not work. MODE: Press the MODE button repeat- Automatic Dual Climate Control edly to select one of the following airflow (if equipped) delivery modes: • Floor • Bi-level • Vent • Defog/Defrost (Recirculation): Press the Recirculation button to prevent outside air from entering your vehicle. This func- Activating the System tion can keep unwanted odors out of To turn the system on, press the driver’s your vehicle or can help to speed cool- temperature knob. To turn the system ing of the vehicle when used in conjunc- off, press the passenger’s temperature tion with the system. knob. (Defog/Defrost): Press the Automatic Operation Defog/Defrost button to clear the wind- Push the AUTO button (driver’s temper- shield and front side windows of mist, ature knob) and adjust the knob to the frost and ice. Press the (Rear desired temperature to set automatic air Defog/Defrost) button to perform the delivery mode, fan speed, A/C and recir- same functions on the rear glass. culation functions. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 10

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Seats RECALL appears and press the SET button until the arrow points to the Memory Seats (if equipped) 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. This selects the automatic seat positioning when the UNLOCK button on the key fob transmit- ter is pressed. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Heated Seats (if equipped) On equipped vehicles, memory seat controls are located on the driver door panel. Up to two drivers can program their preferred seating positions and mir- ror settings into memory. To store a set- ting, adjust the seat and mirrors to the desired positions. Press and hold mem- ory button #1 for more than three sec- onds. A second driver can store his or her settings by repeating the process and pressing memory button #2 for more than three seconds. The buttons to control this feature are To recall memory positions, the shift located on the instrument panel switch- lever must be in Park (P). To store an bank. The left switch is for the driver exit position, press memory button #1 or seat and the right switch is for the front #2 (whichever driver number is yours) passenger seat. Press the top of the and adjust the seat to a desired exit switch to turn the heater on and the position. Then press the exit button bottom of the switch to turn it off. The below the numbered memory buttons for switch will turn off when the ignition is more than three seconds. turned to Off. If the switch is left in the On position, the heated seat feature will To recall the exit position, the shift lever turn on when the vehicle is restarted. must be in the Park (P) position. Press the exit button and the seat will move to Note: This heated seat feature provides the stored exit position. a single level of heat. Also, it does not shut off automatically once the seat(s) To link seat and mirror memory settings are warmed. It must be turned off to the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter manually. through the DIC, enter programming mode (see DIC section of this guide), press the MODE button until SEAT Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 11

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Second-Row Folding Seat Outside Rearview Mirrors To fold the seat forward, lift up or push forward on the recliner lever located on Memory Mirrors (if equipped) the outboard side of the seatback. When Personalized mirror positions are pro- folding the second-row seat forward, grammed into memory at the same time ensure that the center head restraint is the memory seats are programmed. placed in its lowest position to prevent See the Seats section of this guide to contact with the front floor console stor- program mirror positions into memory. age area. Heated Mirrors (if equipped) Third-Row Stowable Seat (if equipped) When you turn on the rear window defogger, a defogger also warms the To fold down the seatback, pull up on outside mirrors to clear them of mist, the latch at the rear of the seat and ice and snow. push the seatback down until it locks in place. To raise it, pull up on the same See Sections 2 and 3 of your Owner Manual. lever and push up on the seatback. This can be done through the passenger Opening the Vehicle Hood door. To accomplish this from the back of the vehicle, a strap is included to pull up on the seatback. When the seat is raised, ensure that it is locked in posi- tion. To remove the stowable seat, con- sult your Owner Manual. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Cleaning Preferred Suede Seats (if equipped) Preferred Suede should be cared for as you would any fine upholstery. Regular vacuuming is recommended. If a spill To open the hood, pull the hood release occurs, blot it up as soon as possible. handle located under the driver’s side of If spot cleaning is necessary, use a the instrument panel. Under the leading damp cloth with mild soap and water. edge of the hood itself, slide the second- Avoid using excess water and let it air ary hood release handle from left to right dry. Do not use any dry cleaning agents and lift the hood. Position the prop rod in or solvents. its slot on the underside of the hood as applicable. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 12

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Entertainment Systems 3. Once the desired category is dis- played, press either SEEK arrow to select the category and take you to the category’s first station. 4. If an alternate station within that cate- gory is preferred and the category is displayed, press either SEEK arrow once. If the category is still not dis- Radio Data System (RDS): Your RDS- played, press either SEEK arrow equipped radio has the capability to: twice to display the category and go • Seek only radio stations with the pro- to another station. gram types you prefer (such as Jazz, 5. If PTY times out and is no longer on Rock, or News) the display, return to Step 1. • Seek stations with traffic See Section 3 of your Owner Manual for announcements additional RDS and PTY information. • Receive announcements concerning Speed-Compensated Volume (SCV): local and national emergencies Your audio system can compensate • Receive and display messages from automatically for wind and road noise radio stations that comes with increased vehicle speed. Press the TUNE/AUDIO button RDS features work only on FM stations repeatedly until SPEED VOL appears. that broadcast RDS information and only Turn the TUNE/AUDIO button to select when the station is broadcasting the OFF, MIN, MED or MAX. Each higher RDS signal. setting adds more volume compensation Program Type (PTY) at increased speeds. Choose OFF to RDS stations may also provide the time disable SCV. of day, a program type (PTY) for current Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped): programming and the name of the pro- To load one CD on vehicles equipped gram being broadcast. with the radio/six-disc CD, perform the Finding a PTY Station following steps: To select and find a desired PTY, • Turn the ignition on; then press and perform the following: release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. 1. Press P-TYP. • Wait for the green indicator light at 2. Select a category by turning the the right side of the slot to turn green. TONE/AUDIO knob. • Insert the disc partway into the slot, label side up; the player will pull the disc in. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 13

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To load multiple CDs in the Six-Disc CD Touch Screen Navigation Entertainment Player: System • Turn the ignition on; then press and Your vehicle’s Navigation Entertainment hold the LOAD button for two sec- System provides you with detailed maps onds. The unit beeps and the light to of all major highways and roads the right of the slot begins to flash. throughout the United States. After you • When the light stops flashing and enter a destination, the system provides turns green, insert a disc partway, turn-by-turn instructions for reaching label side up. your destination. In addition, the system can help you locate banks, airports, • The indicator light will begin blinking restaurants, post offices, ATMs and and turn green. Load another disc at more. this time. • When more than one disc is loaded, a number for each disc is displayed. • To load more than one but fewer than six discs, press the LOAD button again after loading the final CD. • For every CD loaded, a number appears on the radio display. • To play a specific CD, press the CD To operate the Navigation AUX button and then the number of Entertainment System: the CD you want to hear. • Press the VOL (power) knob to turn • A small bar appears under the CD the radio on or off. number that is playing, and the track number appears. • Insert a map disc into the radio CD slot at the top of the faceplate. Note: CDs with any affixed labels may • Touch the DEST touch screen key. jam in the CD player. Label a CD using • Touch the Navigation screen to: a permanent marker. If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time, – Highlight and enter the “Change” or if scratched or damaged CDs are screen (if your Search Area does played, the CD player could be dam- not correspond to your final aged. When using the CD player, use destination) only CDs in good condition without – Select and enter the “Address” labels; load one CD at a time; and keep the CD player and the loading slot free screen of foreign materials, liquids and debris. – 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 Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 14

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Each time a destination has been select- • While navigating, touch the NAV ed and the desired adjustments from the Options icon to bring up a menu that destination preview menu are complet- allows you to cancel the route. ed, the Route Overview menu can be • The FASTEST selection will choose displayed by doing the following: main roads for travel. The SHORTEST 1. Touch NAV selection will route you using shortcuts. 2. Touch Edit Route • After selecting the NAV mode, use the NAV icon to set the map appear- 3. Touch Route Overview ance, adjust the voice prompt vol- The following options will be displayed: ume, and for many other features. Start: This option chooses the default • The CD hard key allows you to select road type, calculates the route, and begins the internal CD player or a control route guidance for the displayed route. screen for rear seat entertainment (if equipped). (Note: You cannot play a 3 Routes: This option displays the maps CD in the internal CD player and with three highlighted routes shown in have route guidance simultaneously.) three different colors, for Fastest, Shortest, and Alternative. After selecting • You can add several common or one of the three routes, the road dis- planned destinations as memory tance and estimated travel time will be points from the NAV menu. This displayed. The Fastest route means you allows you to select a memory point will be routed along main roads and from the destination entry screen. highways, and does not necessarily mean it is the shortest route. • Press the NAV button in the upper-left corner to enter into the guidance mode. Set routes will remain until the route is reached or canceled. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 15

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Rear Seat Entertainment (if equipped): Universal Home Remote Available second- and third-seat enter- (if equipped) tainment includes: • An audio system The Universal Home Remote is a com- • A DVD player bined universal transmitter and receiver • Wireless headphones with an that can activate up to three devices, ON/OFF and VOLUME control such as garage door openers, entry door locks, gates and security systems. • RCA jacks on the overhead console for the DVD player It’s recommended that you read the instructions in your Owner Manual com- • Mini headphone jacks on the back pletely before attempting to program any of the center console for use with of the three channels on the Universal auxiliary devices Home Remote. The engine should be • A video screen located in the over- turned off when programming the head console remote. Playing DVDs in Temperature Note: Do not use the Universal Home Extremes: The optional DVD player’s Remote with any garage door opener operating temperature range is between that does not have the “stop and minus-four degrees F (-4˚F) and 140 reverse” feature or any opener manu- degrees F. When temperatures are out- factured before April 1, 1982. side this range, shut off the entertain- ment system, pull down the video screen, and heat or cool the vehicle until See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the operating range is reached. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 16

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Content Theft-Deterrent System Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) The Content Theft-Deterrent System has an indicator lamp atop the center of the The URPA feature detects objects up to instrument panel that flashes slowly five feet (1.5 m) behind the vehicle when when the system is armed. The system the shift lever is in the Reverse position can be activated in two ways: and vehicle speed is less than 3 mph • After closing all vehicle doors, press (5 km/h). Three color-coded lights, the LOCK button on the Remote located in the headliner of the rear cargo Keyless Entry transmitter. area, provide distance and system infor- • Press the power door LOCK switch mation to the driver. To turn off the sys- with the door open and the key tem, press the PARK AID OFF switch on removed from the ignition. the instrument panel switchbank. For full operation details, consult your Owner The alarm is not armed until the indica- Manual. tor light begins blinking (after a delay of approximately 30 seconds when armed See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. by the key fob transmitter). If the alarm is tripped, the horn sounds Electronic Liftgate Release and the headlamps and parking lamps also flash. The alarm sounds whenever Your vehicle has a release button on the a locked door is opened without the key inside of the liftgate handle. The Remote or Remote Keyless Entry transmitter, Keyless Entry transmitter will also unlock or if someone tries to turn the ignition and open the liftgate when the REAR switch without the correct key. button on the transmitter is pressed. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 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. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 17

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Rear Door Security Locks Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt

The folding split ’s rear cen- ter shoulder belt has a detachable plate that allows it to be stored in a slot in the rear upper molding. To use it, attach it to the belt buckle, completing the three- To prevent rear seat passengers from point belt routing. The elastic strap on opening the rear doors from the inside, the driver-side head restraint connects open a rear door and locate the lock on with a sliding loop on the belt. Hook the inside of the door. Slide it to the the strap to the loop to lower the routing Lock position. Repeat the process for of the belt as needed for maximum the other rear door. To disable this comfort. feature, reverse the process. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Automatic Level Control Child Restraints (LATCH) (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH Vehicles equipped with the trailer towing anchors, and may have top tethers for package and this feature may make an use with a LATCH compatible child occasional whirring sound under the restraint. If your child restraint is not rear of the vehicle. Under heavier rear compatible with the LATCH system, you loads, this noise indicates that the sys- may still use it by installing the child tem air compressor is operating to pro- restraint with the system. vide a level ride height; this is normal. Choose a child restraint that is appropri- See Section 4 of your Owner Manual. ate for the child’s age and size (weight and height). See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 18

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Traction Control System (TCS) • Driving Directions or OnStar Turn-by- (if equipped) Turn Navigation • OnStar Hands-Free Calling, a hands- Vehicles equipped with TCS limit wheel- free, voice-activated phone service * spin. TCS operates only when it senses that one or both of the front wheels are These services are easily accessed beginning to lose traction. When this through the three OnStar buttons in your happens, the system operates the front vehicle. and reduces engine power to • Press the blue OnStar Button to con- limit wheelspin. It is normal to hear or nect to an OnStar Advisor for servic- feel the system working. TCS is auto- es such as OnStar Vehicle matically enabled whenever you start Diagnostics, to get driving directions the vehicle. You can disable it if your or to learn about OnStar Turn-by-Turn vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud or Navigation, where you can have snow and it is necessary to rock the every turn to a destination delivered vehicle to help free it. To disable TCS, to you through your vehicle’s radio press the TRAC OFF button located on speakers as you drive. the instrument panel switchbank. The • Press the white Phone Button to TRAC OFF light then comes on. Enable make phone calls using OnStar the system by pressing the TCS button Hands-Free Calling.* again. The TRAC OFF light will then go out. • Press the red Emergency Button to connect to an OnStar Emergency See Section 4 of your Owner Manual. Advisor who can contact a nearby emergency services provider to request emergency services be dis- OnStar® patched to your location. For more information about all the The OnStar system provides in-vehicle OnStar features, refer to the OnStar safety, security and phone services, Owner’s Guide and enclosed Audio CD, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a located in your glove box. week. With OnStar, you can enjoy such available services as: Driving Directions and OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation • Automatic notification of air bag deployment Whether you’re lost or want to get direc- tions to a location you might not be • Emergency services assistance familiar with, OnStar Advisors can give • Roadside assistance you driving directions. Some vehicles • Stolen vehicle tracking have the additional ability to deliver directions to you automatically as you • OnStar vehicle diagnostics drive by using a system called OnStar • Remote door unlock Turn-by-Turn Navigation. OnStar Advisors can send a planned route to your vehicle and as you approach roads Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 19

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you need to take. The turn instructions Fuel Economy play over your vehicle’s speakers. For more information refer to your OnStar A variety of factors can affect your fuel Owner’s Guide, or press your OnStar economy. They include: button. • Vehicle maintenance *Available in most markets • Driving technique See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. • Proper tire pressure • Vehicle loads QuietTuning Features • Roof (luggage) rack use By reducing noise at its source as well • Trailering as blocking the noise path and absorb- • Air temperature/density; headwinds ing the noise, QuietTuning ensures a quiet, comfortable and relaxing interior For best fuel economy: environment. • Drive with the transaxle selector in The Rendezvous’s QuietTuning uses Automatic Overdrive (D) special sound-absorbing and strategical- • Use only your right foot to activate ly positioned acoustic materials to help the brake pedal prevent exterior noise from reaching the • Avoid “jackrabbit” starts and maintain interior of the vehicle. In addition, it uses a set speed during steady-state laminated front side-door glass, special driving quiet-tread tires and improved sealing techniques to reduce overall road noise. • Maintain proper tire pressure (check with every fuel-up) As a result of QuietTuning, the Rendezvous is an exceptionally quiet • Keep the vehicle on the recommend- vehicle. ed maintenance schedule • Load cargo on the roof rack for long trips only when necessary Securing the Fuel Cap • Understand that trailering reduces fuel economy If (Check Gas Cap message), locat- ed in your instrument cluster, illuminates when the ignition is turned to on or start, check to see whether your fuel cap is securely fastened. If the cap is not secure, turn it clockwise until a clicking sound is heard, indicating that it is prop- erly installed. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Rendezvous 2007 A 3/7/06 2:32 PM Page 20

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Roadside Assistance For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the follow- 1-800-252-1112 ing information to the advisor: • Location of the vehicle TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Telephone number and 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 the 3-year/36,000- (60,000-km) new • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) warranty (whichever occurs first). • Vehicle license plate number Buick Roadside Assistance is available Roadside Assistance and OnStar 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 When you press the blue OnStar button, days a year; call the number above for the vehicle will send your current GPS over-the-phone assistance in resolving location to an OnStar Advisor who will minor mechanical problems. speak to you, assess your problem, con- We will provide the following services tact Roadside Assistance and relay your for 4 years/50,000 miles, at no expense exact location so you will get the help to you: you need. • Fuel delivery • Lockout service (ID required) My GMLink • Tow to nearest dealership for warranty service The Buick Owner Center at My GMLink • Flat tire assistance is a complimentary service for Buick • Jump starts owners, a one-stop resource to enhance In many instances, mechanical failures your Buick ownership experience. are covered under Rendezvous’s com- Exclusive member benefits include prehensive warranty. However, when online service reminders, vehicle main- other services are utilized, our advisors tenance tips, online owner manual, spe- will explain any payment obligations you cial privileges and more. Sign up today might incur. at www.mygmlink.com.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2006 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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