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 HomeLink® Universal Transmitter . . . . . . . . . .14 Content Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) . . . . . .15 Electronic Liftgate Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 LATCH System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Center Rear Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Automatic Level Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 2 Instrument Panel Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous A. Exterior/Interior Lamp Controls B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Hazard Warning Flasher Switch D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Shift Lever F. HVAC Vents G. Audio System H. Audio Steering Wheel Controls I. Head-Up Display Switch and Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls J. Hood Release K. Ignition Switch L. Climate Controls M. Instrument Panel Switchbank See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. N. Front Armrests Storage O. Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet/ Cell Phone Storage/Purse Storage/Cupholders P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Q. Glove Box Instrument Panel Cluster B C A D Your vehicle's instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it. The instrument panel cluster includes these key features: A. Tachometer B. Speedometer C. Fuel Gauge D. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge IMPORTANT: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know of many important aspects of your vehicle's operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, and what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage. 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 4 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous 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 temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. Driver Information Center If equipped, your vehicle's Driver Information Center (DIC) can display a compass, trip information, fuel economy information, personalization features and other messages or warnings. The DIC display is located on the instrument cluster in the tachometer face, and can be programmed in English or French. The DIC controls include MODE and SET buttons and are located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. MODE: Press this button to cycle through the options on the display. SET: After selecting the mode you wish to view, use the SET button to toggle between choices or select the desired setting. Pressing the MODE button repeatedly will scroll through the following driver information levels: · Average fuel economy (AVG ECON) calculates how many miles per gallon you are getting based on overall driving conditions · Instant Economy (INST ECON) calculates miles per gallon being returned at a particular moment · Fuel Range (RANGE) estimates the remaining distance you can drive without refueling. It is based on recent fuel economy and remaining fuel · 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 percentage of engine oil life remaining before an oil/oil filter change is needed. Reset this GM Oil Life Indicator only when the oil is changed. To reset it, turn the ignition key to ON with the engine turned off, press the DIC MODE button until OIL LIFE LEFT HOLD SET TO RESET is displayed, 5 then press and hold the SET button until three chimes sound and 100% is displayed For full engine oil information, see Section 5 of your Owner Manual. · Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation Monitor, if equipped) indicates a large pressure change in one tire, when the vehicle is moving. See Section 5 of the Owner Manual for full details · Select English or Metric units (USE SET TO SELECT ENGLISH METRIC) allows you to select English or metric units of measure; the SET button toggles between the choices · OFF turns off the DIC display three seconds after it is selected. Press the MODE button to turn the display back on The DIC can memorize personalized settings for up to two drivers. A corresponding Remote Keyless Entry System transmitter identifies each driver. Using a key to access the vehicle leaves settings personalized for the last driver in the vehicle. Personalizing the DIC · Enter Programming Mode by turning the ignition key to ON with the transmission in PARK · Repeatedly press and release the MODE button until PERSONALIZATION PRESS SET TO BEGIN is displayed; press the SET button · On the display, TO SELECT DRIVER PRESS REMOTE LOCK appears. Press the LOCK button on your key fob transmitter. This identifies you with the key fob signal and the display now reads, PROGRAM MODE, 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 mirror Exiting Programming Mode When you have reached the end of the entire personalization list by pressing the MODE button, the PERSONALIZATION SELECTION DONE message appears on the DIC display, followed by PRESS SET TO EXIT MODE TO CONTINUE. To go back through the list again, press MODE. If you are satisfied with your settings, press SET. You can also exit programming 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 programming mode See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 6 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous · ALL: When the shift lever is put in PARK, all doors will unlock automatically (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 lever is placed into PARK (original factory setting) · KEY OUT: Unlocks the door(s) when the ignition key is removed Full DIC programming instructions for this and all other DIC modes are in Section 3 of your Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Compass Calibration The vehicle's compass heading is displayed on the DIC display. In some instances, the compass may not be fully calibrated from the factory, resulting in the letter "C" for calibration displayed on the DIC. Should this condition occur, find a large area free from metal objects and drive in a continuous circle three times to calibrate the compass. The compass will subsequently calibrate itself. Also note that there is a difference between magnetic north and geographic ("true") north, which is great enough in some areas of the country to give a false reading. In this case, manual calibration is required. See Section 3 of the Owner Manual to manually calibrate the compass. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) The DRL safety feature illuminates the headlamps at a reduced intensity during the day to make the front of the vehicle more visible to others. This feature can be of particular help in the short periods just after dawn and shortly before sunset. The DRL illuminates only the headlamps -- not the taillamps or side marker lamps. Note: DRL does not activate if the parking brake is engaged prior to turning the ignition key on. DRL operation resumes when the parking brake is released. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Auto Door Lock/Unlock Your vehicle is factory-set to automatically lock all doors when all doors are closed, the engine is running and the shift lever is moved out of the PARK (P) position. All of the doors will also unlock automatically after the vehicle has been shifted back into PARK. If your vehicle is equipped with the DIC, you can use the DIC MODE and SET buttons to personalize the automatic lock/unlock to one 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 put in PARK, only the driver's door will unlock automatically 7 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 darker conditions, such as under a bridge or overpass, or inside a parking garage. When you start the vehicle at night, the automatic headlamps will come on immediately. The light sensor is located on top of the instrument panel. To ensure proper system operation, avoid placing objects or stickers on or near the sensor. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. The exterior lamps knob is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. The AUTO position activates the automatic headlamp system that illuminates all exterior lamps and the instrument panel/radio lights when they are needed. The (parking light) position manually illuminates the taillamps and the instrument panel/radio lights. 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. 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. To turn them off, press the button again or turn off the ignition. The fog lamps automatically turn off when you activate the headlamp high beams, and come back on when the low beams are turned back on. (Note: Use of high beams in fog is not recommended.) See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 8 Getting to Know Your 2004 Rendezvous off the road. 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) · Low fuel warning message (when activated) · Check Gauges (when activated) Turn the HUD ON/OFF and adjust brightness: Turn the HUD OFF by rotating the uppermost HUD control rotary dimmer knob counterclockwise until it clicks off. Turn the HUD on by rotating the same knob clockwise to the desired level of brightness. Adjust the HUD position: With the driver seat adjusted, press the UP or DN button on the instrument panel until the HUD image is in full view (but as low as possible) straight ahead near the front bumper. There is no side-to-side adjustment. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Interior Lamps The interior lamp control on the instrument panel can be set to: · OFF, which disables the interior lamps entirely, whether or not a door is open · DOOR, w ...