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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Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause
the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When tu ...
Voice Recognition
The voice recognition system uses
commands to control the system
and dial phone numbers.
Noise: The system may not
recognize voice commands if there
is too much background noise.
When to Spe ...
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated
spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so
check its inflation pressure regularly.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should ...