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Buick Rendezvous: Care & Maintenance
63 messages, Last post on Oct 06, 2006 at 1:21 PM
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#60 of 63 Re: groan [tablescape] + readings [verdi942] [tablescape] by jk27
Aug 10, 2005 (7:26 am)
Replying to: tablescape (Aug 09, 2005 2:52 pm)
I do believe the brief sound (groan) you hear shortly after starting is the ABS brake system. It happens once, right after starting, every time. I have read this occurs on other makes/models of cars as well. My temperature readings are quite accurate, once you've been driving for a few minutes. Initially, the readings are artificially high, as I'm guessing heat is accumulating under the hood. Once you start driving, the temps match the actual exterior temp.
If recalibrating your compass doesn't fix things, I'd recommend that you bring it in for service. I've had to recalibrate only twice (when I let my battery run down ... oops). And, once I recalibrated, things were just fine with the compass.
#61 of 63 calibrating compass by nextmoon
Aug 19, 2005 (2:02 pm)
Just wanted to point out (in case someone didn't realize) that you must choose the correct zone of the United States that you are in. Your manual lists the different zones. Mines was set to the wrong zone and made the compass less accurate. When I set it back to the correct zone, it seems more accurate. It may help.#62 of 63 Care of Leather Interior by jacklin30
Oct 06, 2006 (12:51 pm)
I searched the archives and didn't find much information on the care of the leather interior on the Rendezvous. The manual says not to use the commercially available cleaners and conditioners. It says to dust often and use a mild soap if necessary. I called the dealership and they told me they sell a product called Lexall and that they make a conditioner and a cleaner. But, again, the manual says not to use those cleaners/conditions. What do they mean by mild soap - Dove???? Ivory???? Mine need a little cleaning and I don't want to use anything that's going to make them dry out and crack over time. I'm curious what other Rendezvous owners are using.- steve_ (Oct 06, 2006 1:21 pm)
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#63 of 63 Re: Care of Leather Interior [jacklin30] by steve_ HOST
Oct 06, 2006 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: jacklin30 (Oct 06, 2006 12:51 pm)
I use Lexol on my wagon (try a tack shop if you have trouble finding it in with the car waxes). You can find other alternatives in the Cleaning Leather/Cloth Interiors discussion while waiting for owners to respond in here.
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