2005 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 189

Message Center The message center is located at the top of the instrument panel cluster in between the tachometer and speedometer. It gives you important safety and maintenance facts. Service Traction System Warning Message Passenger Seatbelt Reminder Message If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, this message reminds the passenger to buckle their seatbelt. United States Canada If your vehicle has the traction control system and this message is displayed when you're driving, there may be a problem with your traction control system. Your vehicle may need service. When this message is displayed, the traction control system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. If there's an engine-related and brake system problem that is specifically related to traction control, the traction control system will turn off and the warning message will come on. If the traction control system warning message comes on and stays on for an extended period of time when the system is turned on, your vehicle needs service. This message will come on and a chime will sound when the ignition is in run and the driver's seatbelt is buckled and the passenger's seatbelt is not and the passenger airbag is enabled, with a passenger detected by the passenger sensing system. 3-51