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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Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has a shift lever located on the console between the seats.
The mode or selected gear is shown in the instrument cluster
P (Park): This position locks the drive wheels ...
Instrument Panel Overview
A. Air Vents .
B. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals . Driver Information
Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) .
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Safety Belt Pretensioners
Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the
driver and right front passenger. Although you
cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt
assembly. They help tighten the safety belts
in ...