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2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual

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At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to
the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as
you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin
to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect
to blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close
to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal,
check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as
often as necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the
traffic flow.

Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it’s slower.
Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass.

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use
your turn signal.

Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your
shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in
your “blind” spot.

Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to
move slightly slower at night.

When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do
not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive
on to the next exit.

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
The exit speed is usually posted.

Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not
to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance
at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are
going slower than you actually are.

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well rested. If you
must start when you’re not fresh — such as after a day’s
work — don’t plan to make too many miles that first
part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
you can easily drive in.

Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service experts
in dealerships all across North America. They’ll be
ready and willing to help if you need it.

Here are some things you can check before a trip:

Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservior full? Are
all windows clean inside and outside?

Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?

Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked
all levels?

Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean?

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  • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservior full?
  • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
  • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
  • Lamps: Are they all working?

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  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?
  • They’ll be ready and willing to help if you need it. Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservior full?
  • Are all windows clean inside and outside?
  • • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape?
  • • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels?
  • • Lamps: Are they all working?
  • Are the lenses clean?

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