2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M
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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Air Vents . 8-5 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Roof Rack System . 4-2 Maintenance . 8-6 Performance and Maintenance . 1-20 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Controls . 5-2 Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Starting and Operating . 9-19 Windows . 2-1 Indicators . 5-7 Engine Exhaust . 9-25 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-22 Automatic Transmission . 9-26 Doors . 2-8 Vehicle Messages . 5-25 Drive Systems . 9-29 Vehicle Security. 2-12 Vehicle Personalization . 5-32 Brakes . 9-30 Exterior Mirrors . 2-14 Universal Remote System . 5-37 Ride Control Systems . 9-32 Interior Mirrors . 2-16 Cruise Control . 9-35 Windows . 2-17 Lighting . 6-1 Object Detection Systems . 9-38 Roof . 2-18 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-46 Interior Lighting . 6-4 Towing. 9-51 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-5 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-57 Head Restraints . 3-2 Front Seats . 3-3 Infotainment System . 7-1 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Rear Seats . 3-9 Introduction . 7-1 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-11 Radio . 7-7 Vehicle Checks . 10-3 Airbag System . 3-19 Audio Players . 7-13 Headlamp Aiming . 10-26 Child Restraints . 3-33 Phone . 7-21 Bulb Replacement . 10-27 Trademarks and License Electrical System . 10-31 Agreements . 7-33 Wheels and Tires . 10-37 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M Jump Starting . 10-66 OnStar . 14-1 Towing. 10-69 OnStar Overview. 14-1 Appearance Care . 10-72 OnStar Services . 14-2 OnStar Additional Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Information . 14-5 General Information . 11-1 Maintenance Schedule . 11-2 Index . i-1 Special Application Services . 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care . 11-9 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Maintenance Records . 11-15 Technical Data . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Customer Information . 13-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. 13-13 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language manual can be For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Keep this manual in the vehicle for savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, quick reference. the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Helm, Incorporated EQUINOX are trademarks and/or Attention: Customer Service service marks of General Motors 47911 Halyard Drive LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, Plymouth, MI 48170 or licensors. Using this Manual This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific To quickly locate information about vehicle either because they are the vehicle, use the Index in the options that you did not purchase or back of the manual. It is an due to changes subsequent to the alphabetical list of what is in the printing of this owner manual. manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20960970 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a 9 : Airbag Readiness Light Danger indicates a hazard with a safety symbol which means “Do high level of risk which will result in Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning serious injury or death. this happen.” ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols $ : Brake System Warning Light hazard that could result in injury or " death. The vehicle has components and : Charging System labels that use symbols instead of I : Cruise Control { WARNING text. Symbols are shown along with B : Engine Coolant Temperature the text describing the operation or These mean there is something information relating to a specific O : Exterior Lamps that could hurt you or other component, control, message, # : Fog Lamps people. gauge, or indicator. : Fuel Gauge M : This symbol is shown when + : Fuses Notice: This means there is you need to see your owner manual something that could result in for additional instructions or 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam property or vehicle damage. This information. Changer would not be covered by the * : This symbol is shown when j : LATCH System Child vehicle's warranty. you need to see a service manual Restraints for additional instructions or * information. : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v : : Oil Pressure J : OnStar® } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders % : Steering Wheel Controls 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 In Brief Steering Wheel Lane Departure Adjustment . 1-11 Warning (LDW) . 1-19 Interior Lighting . 1-11 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Camera (RVC) . 1-19 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-19 Climate Controls . 1-13 Roof Rack System . 1-19 Initial Drive Information Parking Brake . 1-14 Power Outlets . 1-20 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Transmission . 1-15 Universal Remote System . 1-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-15 Traction Control Door Locks . 1-5 Satellite Radio . 1-16 System (TCS) . 1-20 Liftgate . 1-6 Portable Audio Devices . 1-16 StabiliTrak® System . 1-21 Windows . 1-6 Bluetooth® . 1-17 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Engine Oil Life System . 1-21 Memory Features . 1-8 Cruise Control . 1-17 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-22 Heated Seats . 1-9 Infotainment System . 1-18 Driving for Better Fuel Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Driver Information Economy . 1-22 Safety Belts . 1-10 Center (DIC) . 1-18 Roadside Assistance Passenger Sensing Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Program . 1-22 System . 1-10 System . 1-18 OnStar® . 1-23 Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8‑5. 7. Touchscreen (If Equipped). 16. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 2. 2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. 8. Safety Locks on page 2‑8. ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change 17. Ignition Positions on 9. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Signals on page 6‑3. page 9‑19. Navigation System (If Equipped). Exterior Lamp Controls on See Infotainment Manual. 18. Climate Control Systems on page 6‑1. page 8‑1 (If Equipped). 10. Hood Release. See Hood on Fog Lamps on page 6 3 (If Automatic Climate Control ‑ page 10‑4. Equipped). System on page 8‑3 (If 11. Data Link Connector (DLC) Equipped). 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. (Out of View). See Malfunction 19. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. page 5 3. Park on page 9‑23. ‑ 12. Cruise Control on page 9‑35. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on 20. Fuel Economy Mode on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 9‑29 (If Equipped). page 5‑4. Button (If Equipped). See 21. StabiliTrak® System on 5. Power Door Locks on page 2‑7. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 9‑33. 6. Instrument Panel Storage on System on page 9‑38. 22. Power Outlets on page 5 6. page 4‑1 (If Equipped). Lane Departure Warning ‑ Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (LDW) Button (If Equipped). 23. CD Player on page 7‑13. Display (If Equipped). See See Lane Departure Warning 24. Driver Information Center Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (LDW) on page 9‑44. Buttons (If Equipped). See System on page 9‑38. 13. Instrument Panel Illumination Driver Information Center (DIC) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Control on page 6‑4. on page 5‑22. Indicator (If Equipped). See 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on 25. Hazard Warning Flashers on Lane Departure Warning (LDW) page 5‑2. page 6‑3. on page 9 44. ‑ 15. Horn on page 5‑3. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 9/21/12 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive V : For vehicles with the power Information liftgate, press and hold V until the liftgate begins to move.