Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimpor
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsMake sure that a LATCH-compatiblechild restraint is properly installed
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45Your child restraint may have asingle tether (A) or a dual tether (C).
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and RestraintsDo not secure a child restraint in aposition without a top tether anch
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-47{WARNINGChildren can be seriously injuredor strangled if a shoulder be
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and Restraints2.2. Route, attach and tightenthe top tether according toyour child re
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-49.If the position being usedhas a fixed headrest orhead restraint and a
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and RestraintsSecuring Child Restraints(Rear Seat)When securing a child restraint in
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-514. Pull the shoulder belt all the wayout of the retractor to set thelo
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-52 Seats and RestraintsArmrest Retaining Strap{WARNINGA rear center armrest that is notproper
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-53A label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat inth
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-5Remote Vehicle StartWith this feature the engine can bestarted from outside of the v
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-54 Seats and RestraintsYou will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint i
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-556. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoul
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-56 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1Glove Box . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20124-2 StorageAdditional StorageFeaturesCargo CoverFor vehicles with a cargo cover, useit to cover
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Storage 4-3Notice: Loading cargo on theroof rack that weighs more than100 kg (220 lbs) or hangs
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20124-4 StoragePush the lever down to completelyengage into the side rail holes. If thelever is not
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2St
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsTire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33Transmission Message
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-3b / g (Push to Talk): For vehicleswith Bluetooth®or OnStar®, press t
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefThere are power door lock switcheson the front door panels.Q : Press to lock the doo
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and Controlsn L FRONT (WindshieldWasher): Pull the windshield wiperlever toward
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5Rear Window Wiper/WasherThe rear wiper controls are on theend of the
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and ControlsClockThe infotainment system controls,located on the instrument pane
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-73. Select Set Time.4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob toadjust the highlighte
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and ControlsCertain accessory plugs may not becompatible with the accessorypower
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-9Instrument ClusterEnglish Shown, Metric Similar
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe vehicle's speed can be selectedto display on t
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11EnglishWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows about how much
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsEnglishThis gauge measures thetemperature of the vehicle's en
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13The front passenger safety beltreminder light and chime may turnon
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7Power Liftgate OperationOn vehicles with a power liftgate,the switch is on the overh
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and Controlsas a system check. If you are usingremote start to start the vehic
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15MalfunctionIndicator LampA computer system called OBD II(On-Board
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and ControlsIf the light continues to flash, stopand park the vehicle. Turn th
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17The vehicle may not passinspection if:.The malfunction indicator l
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and ControlsAntilock Brake System(ABS) Warning LightFor vehicles with the Anti
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19This light also comes on greenwhen the system is switched on andre
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsSee Traction Control System (TCS)on page 9‑35 and StabiliTrak®Syst
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21Tire Pressure LightFor vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor Syst
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsFuel Economy LightFor vehicles with the fuel economymode light, it
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23High-Beam On LightThe high‐beam on light comes onwhen the high-bea
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefSeat AdjustmentFour‐Way Power Driver SeatA. Seat Position HandleB. Height Adjustment
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsInformation DisplaysDriver InformationCenter (DIC)The vehicle may
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25Trip 1 and Trip 2This display shows the currentdistance traveled,
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and ControlsTurn-by-TurnThis display is used for the OnStaror Navigation Syste
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27It cannot be reset accurately untilthe next oil change. To reset t
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsSERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEMThis message is displayed whenthere
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29Engine Cooling SystemMessagesA/C OFF DUE TO HIGHENGINE TEMPThis me
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and ControlsENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OILThis message displays when theengine oil l
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED,CLEAN WINDSHIELDThis message displays when th
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and ControlsSERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVEIf your vehicle has the All-WheelDrive (AWD
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-33Service Vehicle MessagesSERVICE AC SYSTEMThis message is displayed
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9Lumbar AdjustmentEight-Way Power Seat Shown,Four-Way SimilarA. Lumbar SwitchIf avail
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and ControlsStop the vehicle and let it idle toallow the transmission to cool.
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-35Climate and Air QualitySelect the Climate and Air Qualitymenu and
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-36 Instruments and ControlsEasy Exit Driver SeatWhen on, this feature will move thedriver sea
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-37Turn the MENU/SELECT knob toselect the language. Press the knobto
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20125-38 Instruments and ControlsRemote Lock/Unlock/StartSelect Remote Lock/Unlock/Startand the fol
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Headlamp High/Low
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20126-2 LightingHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer2 3Headlamp High/Low‐BeamChanger: Push the turn signal
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3Automatic HeadlampSystemWhen it is dark enough outside, theheadlamps come on automat
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20126-4 LightingHave the bulbs replaced. If the bulbis not burned out, check the fuse;see Fuses on p
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5+ (On): Turns the dome lamps on.The dome lamps can also be turnedon and off by press
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefPower Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust a power seatback,if available:.Tilt the top of
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingThe battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is t
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment SystemTo minimize taking your eyes off theroad while driving, do the followingw
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ O.Turns the system on or offand adjusts
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment SystemE. Buttons 1 to 6.Radio: Saves and selectsfavorite stations.F. AUX.Select
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5Overview (Radio with CDand Touchscreen)Keeping your eyes on the road andy
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemA. VOL/ OB. g (Seek Down)C. FAV (Favorite Pages 1-6)D. SOURCEE. Buttons 1
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7Infotainment Control ButtonsThe buttons on the faceplate areused to start
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment Systemg (Seek Down):1. Press to seek to the beginning ofthe current or previous
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-9Press the Phone screen button todisplay the Phone main page. SeeBluetooth
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-11To automatically recall RKE Memorypositions, unlock the driver doorwith the RKE tr
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment SystemEnglish and Metric UnitConversionTo change the display units betweenEng
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-11Turn to:.Highlight a menu option..Select a value.E BACK: Press to:.Exit
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment SystemTurning a Function On or Off1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob tohighlight the f
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13Adjusting the Fader and Balance1. Press the TONE button.2. Select Fader
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment SystemAuto VolumeThe auto volume featureautomatically adjusts the radiovolume
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15RDS (Radio Data System)The radio may have RDS. The RDSfeature is availa
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemCategory ListsMost stations that broadcast anRDS program type code spec
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17To access the radio main page,press the SOURCE button on thefaceplate,
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment SystemSeeking a StationPressg or l to search for astation.AM1. Press the AM s
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19Recalling a Preset StationTo recall a preset station from a FAVpage, do
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefSafety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to use
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemFAV: Press to open thefavorites list.1 to 6: Press to select presetstat
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21Storing an XM Channel as aFavoriteChannels from all bands can bestored
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment SystemLoading XM: The audio system isacquiring and processing audio andtext d
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-23Radio ReceptionFrequency interference and staticcan occur during normal
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemAudio PlayersCD PlayerThe player can be used for CD andMP3 audio.With t
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-25Control ButtonsThe buttons used to control the CDplayer are:CD: Press t
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemTracks can be searched by:.Playlists.Artists.Albums.Song Titles.Genres.
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-27.The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,or upside down..The air is very humi
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-28 Infotainment SystemThere might be a delay before thelist displays. Select a song from thel
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-29The auxiliary input is located in thecenter console.This jack is not an
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13Mirror AdjustmentExteriorTo adjust the mirrors:1. Move the selector switch toL (le
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-30 Infotainment SystemTo search for tracks:1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.2. Select Search.3. Sel
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-31Playing from a USB (Radiowith CD and Touchscreen)A USB mass storage dev
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-32 Infotainment System2. Press and hold to reversequickly through playback.3. Release to retu
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-33There may be problems withoperation and function in thefollowing situat
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-34 Infotainment SystemGenres:1. Press to view the genres storedon the iPod.2. Select a genre
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-35Audio can be heard throughwired headphones (not included)plugged into t
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-36 Infotainment SystemWhen a DVD video menu is beingdisplayed, press© or ¨ to cursor upor dow
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-37.Review the controls andoperation of the infotainmentsystem..Pair cell
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-38 Infotainment SystemInfotainment System ControlsIf equipped, the infotainment systemallows
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-39Pairing Information.A Bluetooth phone with MP3capability cannot be pair
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual MJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74Towing . .
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-14 In BriefInterior LightingReading LampsThese lamps are located on theoverhead console. Thes
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-40 Infotainment SystemListing All Paired and ConnectedPhones1. Press the CONFIG button.2. Sel
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-41To make a call using the PhoneBook menu:1. Press5 or 5 \ ? once or twic
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-42 Infotainment SystemConference CallingConference calling and three‐waycalling must be suppo
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-43Pairing Information.A Bluetooth phone with MP3capability cannot be pair
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-44 Infotainment SystemListing All Paired and ConnectedPhonesThe system can list all cell phon
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-45Using the “Store” Command1. Pressb / g. The systemresponds “Ready,” fol
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-46 Infotainment SystemMaking a CallCalls can be made using thefollowing commands.Dial or Call
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-47Call WaitingCall waiting must be supported onthe cell phone and enabled
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-48 Infotainment SystemVoice Pass-ThruVoice pass‐thru allows access to thevoice recognition co
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-49Trademarks andLicense AgreementsManufactured under license underU.S. Pa
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15Windshield Wiper/WasherThe windshield wiper/washer leveris located on the right si
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20127-50 Infotainment System2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsA (Fan Control): Turn to increaseor decrease the fan speed. Turn theknob com
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-3Automatic Climate Control SystemThe vehicle's heating, cooling, defrost
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsManual OperationO (Power): Press to turn theclimate control system on or off
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5Rear Window Defogger1 REAR (Rear Defogger): Pressto turn the rear window def
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate ControlsMaintenancePassenger CompartmentAir FilterThe filter removes dust, pollen, a
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingTowingGeneral TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56D
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3{WARNINGTaking your eyes off the road toolong or too often could cause
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefClimate ControlsThe vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation c
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingControl of a VehicleBraking, steering, and acceleratingare important fa
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-5Curve Tips.Take curves at a reasonablespeed..Reduce speed before enteri
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and OperatingDefensive drivers avoid most skidsby taking reasonable care suited toex
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7.Make sure all underbodyshields, if equipped, are properlyattached..Kno
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and OperatingDriving on HillsDriving safely on hills requires goodjudgment and an un
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9.If driving uphill when thevehicle stalls, shift toR (Reverse), release
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and OperatingDriving in Mud, Sand, Snow,or IceUse a low gear when driving inmud –
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11After Off-Road DrivingRemove any brush or debris thathas collected on
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather drivin
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13.Stay in your own lane. Do notswing wide or cut across thecenter of t
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17Automatic Climate Control SystemA. Fan ControlB. AUTO (Automatic Operation)C. Air
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Sta
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15To save fuel, run the engine for onlyshort periods as needed to warmt
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and OperatingVehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to know howmuch weight the ve
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17positions (A), and the maximumvehicle capacity weight (B) inkilograms
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingExample 1A.Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 1 = 453 kg(1,000 lbs).B
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19Refer to the vehicle's Tire andLoading Information label forspec
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and OperatingThe label will help you decidehow much cargo and installedequipment y
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-21Starting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does not
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and OperatingTo shift out of P (Park), turn theignition to ON/RUN and apply thebra
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23B (ACC/ACCESSORY): Thisposition provides power to some ofthe electric
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-18 In BriefTransmissionElectronic Range Select(ERS) ModeERS or manual mode allows for thesele
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingThe key lock release is alwaysfunctional except in the case of anunch
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-252. If the engine does not start after5 to 10 seconds, especially inve
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingTo Use The Engine CoolantHeater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hoo
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-272. Hold the button on the shift leverand push the lever toward thefro
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingParking over ThingsThat Burn{WARNINGThings that can burn could touchh
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29Running the VehicleWhile ParkedIt is better not to park with theengin
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and OperatingP (Park): This position locks thefront wheels. Use P (Park) whenstart
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) orN (Neutral) with the enginerunning
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingM (Manual Mode) will preventshifting to a lower gear range if theengi
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33Drive SystemsAll-Wheel DriveVehicles with this feature alwayssend eng
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-19For more information about the RearSeat Audio (RSA) System, see RearSeat Audio (RS
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingRemember: ABS does not changethe time needed to get a foot up tothe b
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35Brake AssistThis vehicle has a brake assistfeature designed to assist
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingTCS is on whenever the vehicleis started. To limit wheel spin,especia
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37It may be necessary to turn thesystem off if the vehicle ever getsstu
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and Operatingg is located on the console.Both StabiliTrak and TractionControl can
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39ON/OFF 5 CRUISE: Press to turnthe cruise control system on and off.*
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and Operating.To increase the speed in smallamounts, move the thumbwheelup toward
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-41Object DetectionSystemsForward Collision Alert(FCA) SystemFor vehicle
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingTailgating AlertThe red FCA display will staycontinuously illuminated
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43Unnecessary AlertsFCA may sometimes setunnecessary alerts to turningv
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-20 In BriefSatellite RadioVehicles with an XM™ satellite radiotuner and a valid XM satellite
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingTurning the System On and OffThe URPA system can be turned onand off
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45Rear VisionCamera (RVC)The vehicle may have a Rear VisionCamera (RVC)
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and Operating4. Select Rear Camera Options.5. Select Camera. When a checkmark appe
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-47Rear Vision Camera LocationThe camera is located above thelicense pla
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-48 Driving and OperatingWhen the System Does NotSeem To Work ProperlyThe RVC system may not w
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-49When the vehicle crosses adetected lane marking, the LDWindicator wil
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-50 Driving and OperatingThis is normal operation; the vehicledoes not need service. Clean the
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-51FuelUse of the recommended fuelis an important part of the propermain
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-52 Driving and OperatingCalifornia FuelRequirementsIf the vehicle is certified to meetCalifor
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-53Gasolines containing oxygenates,such as ethers and ethanol, andreform
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-21$ / c : Press to silence thevehicle speakers only. Press againto turn the sound on
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-54 Driving and OperatingIt is best not to alternate repeatedlybetween gasoline and E85. If yo
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-55The tethered fuel cap is behind thefuel door on the vehicle's pa
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-56 Driving and OperatingFilling a Portable FuelContainer{WARNINGNever fill a portable fuel co
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-57For information on towing a disabledvehicle, see Towing the Vehicle o
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-58 Driving and Operating.Do not use the Fuel Saver Modewhen towing..Obey speed limit restrict
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-59Making TurnsNotice: Making very sharp turnswhile trailering could cau
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-60 Driving and Operating3. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the brake pedaluntil th
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-61Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh,b
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-62 Driving and OperatingAfter loading the trailer, weighthe trailer and then the tongue,separ
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-63Trailer BrakesDoes the trailer have its ownbrakes? Be sure to read an
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-22 In BriefDriver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC display is located in thecenter of the instr
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20129-64 Driving and Operating2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Cali
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareDifferent Size Tires andWheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60Unifo
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareGM Accessories are designed tocomplement and function with othersystems on the
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the release handle locatedbelow the instrument pan
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview2.4 L L4 Engine
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑14.B. Engine Cover on page 10‑10.C. Engi
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle Care3.0 L V6 Engine
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑14.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir(Und
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-23Lane DepartureWarning (LDW)For vehicles with LDW, it is intendedto help avoid unin
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareEngine CoverEngine Cover 3.0L V6A. Oil Fill CapB. Engine Cover BoltC. Engine
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-112. Pull out the dipstick and clean itwith a paper towel or cloth, thenpush it
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle CareNotice: Failure to use therecommended engine oil orequivalent can result in e
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-13When the system has calculatedthat oil life has been diminished, itindicates
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle CareThere is a special procedure forchecking and changing thetransmission fluid.
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-154. Pull straight up on the cover, andwhile holding the cover, removethe air c
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle Care3.0 L V6 EngineA. Engine Cooling Fans (Outof View)B. Engine Coolant Surge Tan
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17Engine CoolantThe cooling system in the vehicle isfilled with DEX-COOL®engine
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareChecking CoolantThe vehicle must be on a levelsurface when checking the coola
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the cooling systemcan
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-24 In BriefUltrasonic Parking AssistIf available, Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle Care3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper DEX-COOL coolantmixture, to the
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21If Steam is Coming from theEngine Compartment{WARNINGSteam from an overheated
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle CarePower Steering Fluid(2.4L L4 Engine)The vehicle has electric powersteering an
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23Washer FluidWhat to UseRead the manufacturer'sinstructions before refill
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle CareSome driving conditions or climatescan cause a brake squeal when thebrakes ar
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-25.A fluid leak in the brakehydraulic system can also causea low fluid level. H
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle CareBatteryRefer to the replacement number onthe original battery label when anew
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-27What to UseRefer to Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 11‑12 todetermin
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle Care3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. With
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-29Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear an
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-25StabiliTrak®SystemThe StabiliTrak system assists withdirectional control of the ve
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle CareTo remove the wiper blade:1. Lift the wiper arm away from thewindshield.A. Wi
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-31To adjust the vertical aim, do thefollowing:1. Open the hood. See Hood onpage
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle Care7. Locate the vertical headlampaiming screws, which are underthe hood near ea
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33Headlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, andParking LampsA. Low Beam Headlamp
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle CareFog LampsTo replace one of these bulbs:1. Locate the fog lamp assemblyunder t
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-356. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise and pull it out.7. Pull the bulb stra
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle Care8. Push on the lamp side oppositethe clip until the lamp assemblysnaps into p
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37Engine CompartmentFuse BlockTo remove the fuse block cover,squeeze the clips
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareJ-CaseFusesUsage6 Power Seat – Left7Instrument PanelFuse Block 18 Rear Defogg
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-39Mini Fuses Usage41Post CatalyticConverter OxygenSensor42Engine ControlModule4
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-26 In BriefEngine Oil Life SystemThe engine oil life system calculatesengine oil life based o
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CareInstrument Panel FuseBlockThe instrument panel fuse block islocated on the pa
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-41Mini Fuses Usage1Steering WheelDimming2 Spare3 Spare4Body ControlModule 15 In
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle CareMini Fuses Usage32Discrete LogicIgnition Switch33CommunicationsIntegration Mo
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-43WARNING (Continued).Underinflated tires pose thesame danger as overloadedtire
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle Careand service description. See the“Tire Size” illustration later in thissection
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45(B) Temporary Use Only: Thecompact spare tire or temporaryuse tire has a trea
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle CareTire DesignationsTire SizeThe following is an example of atypical passenge r
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47Accessory Weight: Thecombined weight of optionalaccessories. Some examples of
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle CareGAWR RR: Gross Axle WeightRating for the rear axle. SeeVehicle Load Limits on
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49Recommended InflationPressure: Vehiclemanufacturer's recommendedtire inf
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-27.Keep vehicle tires properlyinflated..Combine several trips into asingle trip..Rep
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle CareVehicle Maximum Load on theTire: Load on an individual tiredue to curb weight
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-51For additional informationregarding how much weight thevehicle can carry, and
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle Caretire inflation pressure label, youshould determine the proper tireinflation p
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53Tire Pressure MonitorOperationThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor Sy
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle CareTPMS Malfunction Light andMessageThe TPMS will not function properlyif one or
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-55relearn tool, in the following order:driver side front tire, passenger sidefr
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle CareTire InspectionWe recommend that the tires,including the spare tire, if theve
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-57Adjust the front and rear tires tothe recommended inflationpressure on the Ti
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle CareThe rubber in tires ages over time.This also applies for the spare tire,if th
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-59{WARNINGTires could explode duringimproper service. Attemptingto mount or dis
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-28 In Brief2 NOTES
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle CareDifferent Size Tires andWheelsIf wheels or tires are installed thatare a diff
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61use spare tires, tires withnominal rim diameters of10 to 12 inches (25 to 30
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle CareA represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratorytest wheel than the
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63Used Replacement Wheels{WARNINGReplacing a wheel with a usedone is dangerous.
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle CareIf a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blow outwhile driving, especia
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-65{WARNINGChanging a tire can bedangerous. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle CareCoin/Pierce Jack with One-PieceWrenchA. ExtensionB. Wheel WrenchC. JackHex-He
Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-67Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare Tire1. Do a safety check befor
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle Care5. Place the jack notch under theframe rail seam.{WARNINGGetting under a vehi
Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-69Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench8. Raise the vehicle by turning thejack handle clo
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle Care11. Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel bolts, mountingsurfaces, and spare
Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7115. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly ina crisscross sequence, asshown.16. Lower
Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareA. CableB. Liftgate HingesC. Center of the WheelD. Door Striker4. Pull the ca
Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-73Compact Spare Tire{WARNINGDriving with more than onecompact spare tire at a t
Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpag
Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-75Notice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, elect
Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-76 Vehicle CareThe remote negative (−)terminal (B) is a stud behind themetal tab stamped wit
Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-77Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative (
Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-78 Vehicle CareRecreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle
Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-796. To prevent the battery fromdraining while the vehicle isbeing towed, remov
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe igni
Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-80 Vehicle CareDolly Towing(Front-Wheel‐Drive Vehicles)To tow the vehicle from the frontwith
Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-81Appearance CareExterior CareWashing the VehicleTo preserve the vehicle's
Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-82 Vehicle CareProtecting Exterior Bright MetalPartsRegularly clean bright metal partswith w
Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-83Notice: Chrome wheels and otherchrome trim may be damaged ifthe vehicle is no
Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-84 Vehicle CareFinish DamageQuickly repair minor chips andscratches with touch-up materialsa
Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-85.Do not heavily saturate theupholstery when cleaning..Do not use solvents or
Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-86 Vehicle CareFollowing the cleaning process, apaper towel can be used to blotexcess moistu
Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-87Use the following guidelines forproper floor mat usage..The original equipmen
Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201210-88 Vehicle Care2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3With an active OnStar subscription,an OnStar Advisor may remotelyunl
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceBecause of the way people usevehicles, maintenance needs vary.There
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-3MaintenanceScheduleOwner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Stop.Check
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-4 Service and Maintenance.Check tire inflation pressures.See Tire Pressure onpage 10‑50..Insp
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-5
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-6 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Normal
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-7
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-8 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Severe
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-9AdditionalMaintenance and CareYour vehicle is an importantinvestment
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-10 Service and MaintenanceHosesHoses transport fluids and shouldbe regularly inspected to en
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-11Vehicle CareTo help keep the vehicle looking likenew, vehicle care
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and WindowsSee “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out”under Vehicle Personalization onpag
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-12 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lu
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-13Usage Fluid/LubricantTransfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-14 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-15Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, rec
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-16 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-17DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201211-18 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201212-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishA
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransmission Fluid (Drain and Refill)2.4L
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5The battery is not rechargeable. Toreplace the battery:1. Push the b
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201212-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.4L L4 Engine3.0L V6 Engine
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appea
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your conc
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-4 Customer InformationCanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Care Centre, Mail Code:C
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-5Online Owner CenterChevrolet Owner Center (U.S.)www.chevyownercenter.co
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-6 Customer InformationGM MobilityReimbursement ProgramThis program is available toqualified a
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-7CoverageServices are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 mi), wh
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-8 Customer InformationServices Specific toCanadian-Purchased Vehicles.Fuel Delivery: Reimburs
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-9Courtesy TransportationProgramTo enhance your ownershipexperience, we a
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and WindowsExtending Engine Run TimeFor a 10-minute extension, repeatSteps 1 an
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-10 Customer InformationCourtesy Rental VehicleYour dealer may arrange to provideyou with a c
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-11Recycled original equipment partsmay also be used for repair. Thesepa
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-12 Customer InformationIf a Crash OccursIf there has been an injury, callemergency services
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-13Service PublicationsOrdering InformationService ManualsService Manual
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-14 Customer InformationReporting SafetyDefectsReporting Safety Defectsto the United StatesGo
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-15Reporting Safety Defectsto General MotorsIn addition to notifying NHT
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-16 Customer InformationThis data can help provide a betterunderstanding of the circumstances
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-17Navigation SystemIf the vehicle has a navigationsystem, use of the sy
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201213-18 Customer Information2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-1OnStarOnStar OverviewOnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar ServicesEmerg
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especi
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201214-2 OnStarPush Q to connect to a liveAdvisor to:.Verify account information orupdate contact in
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-3Using Voice CommandsDuring a Planned RouteCancel Route1. PushX. System responds:“OnSt
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201214-4 OnStarConnectionsOnStar Hands-Free Calling allowscalls to be made and received fromthe vehi
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-5DiagnosticsOnStar Vehicle Diagnostics willperform a vehicle check everymonth. It will
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201214-6 OnStarOnStar service cannot work unlessyour vehicle is in a place whereOnStar has an agreem
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-7OnStar Personal IdentificationNumber (PIN)A PIN is needed to access some ofthe OnStar
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 201214-8 OnStarUnable to Connect to OnStarMessageIf there is limited cellular coverageor the cellula
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26Jump Starting . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-3Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-8 Keys, Doors, and WindowsThere are power door lock switcheson the front door panels.Q : Press
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012i-4 INDEXEE85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53ECO Button . . . . . . . .
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-5Fuel (cont.)Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-51Requirements, California . . .
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012i-6 INDEXJJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-74KKey and Lock Messages . . . . .
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-7MMaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15Maintenance Schedule
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012i-8 INDEXOnStar®Additional Information . . . . . . . .14-5Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-9Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-45Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-5Rearview Mirro
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012i-10 INDEXSeats (cont.)Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 3-4Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-11TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10TaillampsBulb Replacement . .
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012i-12 INDEXVVehicleCanadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iiiControl . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9DoorsLiftgate (Manual){WARNINGExhaust gases can enter thevehicle if
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-10 Keys, Doors, and WindowsLiftgate (Power)Power Liftgate Operation{WARNINGExhaust gases can
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11Choose the power liftgate mode byturning the dial on the switch un
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPressing any button, or thetouchpad switch, while the liftgate ism
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-133. Press and hold the button on theliftgate adjacent to the latch
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-14 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDisarming the SystemTo disarm the system, do one of thefollowing:.
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15If the engine does not start and thesecurity light stays on, there
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehic
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-16 Keys, Doors, and WindowsHeated MirrorsFor vehicles with heated mirrors:The heated outside
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17Using the Outside Mirror withthe Blind Spot Mirror1. Set the main
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-18 Keys, Doors, and WindowsAutomatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticd
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19The vehicle aerodynamics aredesigned to improve fuel economyperfor
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-20 Keys, Doors, and WindowsExpress Down WindowsWindows that have theexpress‐down feature allo
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21RoofSunroofOn vehicles with a sunroof, theswitches used to operate
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20122-22 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDirt and debris may collect on thesunroof seal or in the track. Th
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsFront SeatsThe vehicle's front seats have headrestra
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-3To lower the head restraint, pressthe button, located on the top of thes
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012vi Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat AdjustmentFour‐Way Power Driver SeatA. Seat Position HandleB.
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-5Lumbar AdjustmentPower LumbarEight-Way Power Seat Shown,Four-Way Similar
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust a power seatback,if available:.Tilt t
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-8 Seats and RestraintsRecalling Button MemoryPositionsTo recall the manually saved ButtonMemor
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-9Easy Exit Driver SeatThis feature moves the seatrearward allowing the dr
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-10 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger seat may takelonger to heat up.Remote Start Heated Seats
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-11To fold the seatback down:Notice: Folding a rear seat withthe safety b
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-12 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety belt
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-13When you wear a safety belt, youand the vehicle slow down together.The
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Driv
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-14 Seats and RestraintsThere are important things to knowabout wearing a safety belt properly
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-15Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-should
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-16 Seats and RestraintsTo unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle.Before a door is clo
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17Pretensioners work only once. If thepretensioners are activated in acr
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-18 Seats and Restraints3. The belt should not be twistedand it should lie flat. The elasticco
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-19A pregnant woman should wear alap-shoulder belt, and the lapportion sh
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-20 Seats and RestraintsSafety Belt CareKeep belts clean and dry.{WARNINGDo not bleach or dye
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-21Airbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag fo
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-22 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGBecause airbags inflate with greatforce and faster than the bl
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-23Where Are the Airbags?The driver frontal airbag is in themiddle of the
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20121-2 In BriefInstrument Panel
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-24 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side Shown, PassengerSide SimilarThe roof-rail airbags for the
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-25Frontal airbags may inflate atdifferent crash speeds. Forexample:.If t
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and Restraintsdetermined by the location andseverity of the side impact. In arollove
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-27prevent the driver from seeing out ofthe windshield or being able to s
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and Restraints.Let only qualified technicianswork on the airbag systems.Improper ser
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29{WARNINGA child in a rear-facing childrestraint can be seriously injur
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and RestraintsFor some children, includingchildren in child restraints, and forvery
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31If the Off Indicator is Lit for anAdult-Size OccupantIf a person of ad
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsA wet seat can affect theperformance of the passengersensing system. H
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I m
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑5.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSigna
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and RestraintsIn addition, your dealer and theservice manual have informationabout t
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and Restraintsrestraint system or infant restraintsystem secured in a rear seatingpo
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37Infants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This i
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGNever do this.Children who are up against,or very close to, an
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39{WARNINGTo reduce the risk of neck andhead injury during a crash, infa
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and Restraints(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides r
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41endangered in a crash if the childrestraint is not properly secured in
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and RestraintsA label on your sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat int
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-43If you need to secure more than onechild restraint in the rear seat,re
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