๐ท๏ธ Basic Information Identification Make: Buick Model: Rendezvous Year: 2005 Body Style: Mid-size Crossover SUV Codes Platform: GM U platform ๐ Introduction Market Position Target Audience: DIY car owners, independent repair shops, automotive technicians Vehicle Segment: Mid-size crossover SUV, competing with vehicles like the Ford Freestyle, Toyota Highlander, and Honda Pilot. Competitive Analysis Advantage: Provides the same exact information used by dealership technicians, offering comprehensive and accurate repair guidance. Key Features Convenience: Easy-to-use PDF format, print only needed pages, no greasy pages or torn paper manuals Comprehensiveness: Complete step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, and specifications ๐ Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: All models and all repairs A-Z Specific Coverage: Vehicle specific, not generic Page Count Estimated Page Count: Varies by specific manufacturer manual; typically 1000+ pages for full service manuals Manual Type Type: Factory Service Manual / Repair Manual Language Language: English Format Format: PDF Download Searchability: Searchable PDF allows for quick navigation to specific topics. ๐ Manual Coverage Systems Covered Powertrain: Engine, Fuel Service Specifications, Emission Control, Intake Exhaust Cooling, Lube, Ignition Starting Charging, Auto Transmission Clutch, Manual Transmission, Transfer Propeller Shaft, Drive Shaft, Differential, Axle Suspension Chassis: Tire & Wheel, Brake Control, Brake, Parking Brake, Steering Column, Power Steering Body & Electrical: Air Condition, Suppl Restraint System, Seat Belt, Engine Immobilizer, Cruise Control, Wiper & Washer, Door Lock, Meter Audio/Visual, Horn, Windshield/Glass Mirror, Instrument Panel, Seat, Engine Hood/ Door, Exterior & Interior, Electrical, Multiplex/ Can Communication Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, filter replacements, inspections Diagnostics: Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), electrical system diagnostics Repair: Step-by-step repair procedures for all major and minor components Component Replacement: Detailed instructions for replacing parts such as engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension components, body panels, and electrical modules Wiring Schematics: Comprehensive electrical wiring diagrams for all vehicle systems Engine Overhaul: Includes procedures for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly, with detailed specifications. Transmission Rebuild: Comprehensive guides for automatic transmission repair, including torque converter, clutch pack, and valve body servicing. Brake System Repair: Detailed instructions for brake pad replacement, rotor resurfacing/replacement, caliper servicing, and ABS system diagnostics. Suspension And Steering: Procedures for ball joint replacement, tie rod end service, strut/shock absorber replacement, and power steering system troubleshooting. HVAC System: Covers diagnosis and repair of air conditioning components, heater core, blower motor, and refrigerant handling. Electrical Diagnostics: Includes diagnostic trees for common electrical faults, battery and charging system checks, starter and alternator testing, and lighting system repair. Body And Trim: Instructions for interior and exterior trim panel removal and installation, door and window mechanism repair. Technical Depth Depth: Factory-level, detailed, step-by-step instructions used by dealership technicians Detail Level: Includes diagrams, illustrations, and specifications for complete repair Torque Specifications: Extensive list of torque specifications for all critical fasteners. Clearances And Tolerances: Provides critical component clearances and wear tolerances for accurate engine and transmission rebuilds. ๐ Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Compatibility: Windows Vista32/64, XP, ME, 98, NT, 2000, and Mac compatible Print Quality Printable: Yes, all pages are printable Zoom Capability: Images can be blown up and printed in enlarged copies Binding Type Binding: Digital (no physical binding) Paper Type Paper Type If Printed: User's choice (standard paper) Software Requirements Reader Requirement: Adobe PDF Reader (free online) Extraction Requirement: Winzip (free online) โ๏ธ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Options: 3.4L V6 (LA1) and 3.6L V6 (LY7 - High Feature V6) Performance 3.4L V6 (La1) Horsepower: 185 hp @ 5200 rpm 3.4L V6 (La1) Torque: 210 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm 3.6L V6 (Ly7) Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6500 rpm 3.6L V6 (Ly7) Torque: 250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) Cooling System Coolant Type: Dex-Cool (Orange) Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Engine Options Engine Codes: 3.4L: LA1; 3.6L: LY7 ๐ง Transmission Standard Transmission Type: 4-speed automatic (4T65-E) Optional Transmission Options: All-wheel drive (AWD) often paired with automatic transmission Features Transmission Fluid: Dexron-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or equivalent ๐ Dimensions Exterior Length: Approximately 193.8 inches Width: Approximately 72.5 inches Height: Approximately 67.9 inches Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 3,800 - 4,100 lbs depending on configuration ๐ก๏ธ Safety Features Ratings NHTSA Front Impact Rating: 5-star (driver and passenger) NHTSA Side Impact Rating: 4-star (front and rear passengers) Active Features ABS: Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Traction Control: Available Traction Control System (TCS) Passive Features Airbags: Frontal airbags, available side-impact airbags Seatbelts: Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners ๐ก Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Available premium audio systems, CD player, cassette player (early models) Navigation: Optional factory navigation system Driver Assistance Cruise Control: Standard cruise control Parking Assist: Available rear parking assist sensors Connectivity Keyless Entry: Standard keyless entry ๐ง Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change Interval: Every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (using Dexos certified oil or equivalent, consult manual for specific viscosity) Tire Rotation: Every 5,000 - 7,500 miles...
Troubleshooting guides, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), electrical system diagnostics
Repair:
Step-by-step repair procedures for all major and minor components
Component Replacement:
Detailed instructions for replacing parts such as engines, transmissions, brakes, suspension components, body panels, and electrical modules
Wiring Schematics:
Comprehensive electrical wiring diagrams for all vehicle systems
Engine Overhaul:
Includes procedures for engine disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly, with detailed specifications.
Transmission Rebuild:
Comprehensive guides for automatic transmission repair, including torque converter, clutch pack, and valve body servicing.
Brake System Repair:
Detailed instructions for brake pad replacement, rotor resurfacing/replacement, caliper servicing, and ABS system diagnostics.
Suspension And Steering:
Procedures for ball joint replacement, tie rod end service, strut/shock absorber replacement, and power steering system troubleshooting.
HVAC System:
Covers diagnosis and repair of air conditioning components, heater core, blower motor, and refrigerant handling.
Electrical Diagnostics:
Includes diagnostic trees for common electrical faults, battery and charging system checks, starter and alternator testing, and lighting system repair.
Body And Trim:
Instructions for interior and exterior trim panel removal and installation, door and window mechanism repair.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Factory-level, detailed, step-by-step instructions used by dealership technicians
Detail Level:
Includes diagrams, illustrations, and specifications for complete repair
Torque Specifications:
Extensive list of torque specifications for all critical fasteners.
Clearances And Tolerances:
Provides critical component clearances and wear tolerances for accurate engine and transmission rebuilds.
๐ Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
PDF
Compatibility:
Windows Vista32/64, XP, ME, 98, NT, 2000, and Mac compatible
Print Quality
Printable:
Yes, all pages are printable
Zoom Capability:
Images can be blown up and printed in enlarged copies
Binding Type
Binding:
Digital (no physical binding)
Paper Type
Paper Type If Printed:
User's choice (standard paper)
Software Requirements
Reader Requirement:
Adobe PDF Reader (free online)
Extraction Requirement:
Winzip (free online)
โ๏ธ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Options:
3.4L V6 (LA1) and 3.6L V6 (LY7 - High Feature V6)
Performance
3.4L V6 (La1) Horsepower:
185 hp @ 5200 rpm
3.4L V6 (La1) Torque:
210 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
3.6L V6 (Ly7) Horsepower:
255 hp @ 6500 rpm
3.6L V6 (Ly7) Torque:
250 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Cooling System
Coolant Type:
Dex-Cool (Orange) Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant
Engine Options
Engine Codes:
3.4L: LA1; 3.6L: LY7
๐ง Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
4-speed automatic (4T65-E)
Optional
Transmission Options:
All-wheel drive (AWD) often paired with automatic transmission
Features
Transmission Fluid:
Dexron-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) or equivalent
๐ Dimensions
Exterior
Length:
Approximately 193.8 inches
Width:
Approximately 72.5 inches
Height:
Approximately 67.9 inches
Weights
Curb Weight:
Approx. 3,800 - 4,100 lbs depending on configuration
๐ก๏ธ Safety Features
Ratings
NHTSA Front Impact Rating:
5-star (driver and passenger)
NHTSA Side Impact Rating:
4-star (front and rear passengers)
Active Features
ABS:
Standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Traction Control:
Available Traction Control System (TCS)
Passive Features
Airbags:
Frontal airbags, available side-impact airbags
Seatbelts:
Three-point seatbelts with pretensioners
๐ก Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Available premium audio systems, CD player, cassette player (early models)
Navigation:
Optional factory navigation system
Driver Assistance
Cruise Control:
Standard cruise control
Parking Assist:
Available rear parking assist sensors
Connectivity
Keyless Entry:
Standard keyless entry
๐ง Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Every 5,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first (using Dexos certified oil or equivalent, consult manual for specific viscosity)
Tire Rotation:
Every 5,000 - 7,500 miles
Transmission Fluid Change:
Typically every 60,000 to 100,000 miles, or as per severe driving conditions (refer to manual for exact interval and fluid type)
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Viscosity:
5W-30 (check owner's manual for specific recommendations and temperature ranges)
Power Steering Fluid:
GM Power Steering Fluid or Dexron-VI ATF
Brake Fluid:
DOT 3
Coolant Capacity:
Approximately 10.8 quarts (10.2 liters) for the 3.4L V6, 11.1 quarts (10.5 liters) for the 3.6L V6
Buick, a division of General Motors, has a long history of producing comfortable and well-appointed vehicles.
Model Evolution
Rendezvous Introduction:
The Buick Rendezvous was introduced for the 2002 model year as Buick's first crossover SUV, designed to offer a more car-like driving experience than traditional truck-based SUVs.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Saturn/GM Assembly Plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee
๐ Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Safety Award:
Achieved 5-star front impact safety ratings from NHTSA.