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Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. T ...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles an ...

Under the Hood
In all but the Ultra models, a standard 185-hp, 3.4-liter V-6 teams with a four-speed-automatic transmission. The Rendezvous Ultra gets a 245-hp, 3.6-liter V-6; this engine is optional in the CXL. ...