Driving Impressions
Despite structural similarities to the wildly styled Pontiac Aztek, Buick's crossover model has a personality of its own. Automatic-transmission responses are quick and easy. Acceleration is good, if not exactly inspiring. The Rendezvous runs very quietly and offers plenty of versatile space. The gauges are notable in appearance, but they're not the easiest to read at a glance.
The Rendezvous delivers a generally soft ride, but its suspension hits some bumps rather hard. Handling is reasonably precise with good steering feel and feedback, very much like what drivers might expect from a minivan.
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Remote Start Heated and
Ventilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats, if equipped, can be
turned on automatically. They are
canceled when the ignition is turned
on. Press the button to use the
heated or ve ...
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
This light should come
on briefly when you turn
on the ignition, as a
check to show you it
is working.
The service all-wheel drive light comes on to
indicate that there may be a problem with ...
Manual Operation
(Power): Press to turn the fan
on or off.
(Fan Control): Press to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The fan speed setting appears on
the main display. Pressing either
button cancels auto ...