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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 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 . 1-18 Roof Rack System . 4-2 Maintenance . 8-6 Performance and Maintenance . 1-24 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Controls . 5-2 Driving Information . 9-2 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Starting and Operating . 9-27 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Indicators . 5-7 Engine Exhaust . 9-33 Doors . 2-8 Information Displays . 5-20 Automatic Transmission . 9-34 Vehicle Security. 2-12 Vehicle Messages . 5-23 Drive Systems . 9-37 Exterior Mirrors . 2-14 Vehicle Personalization . 5-30 Brakes . 9-37 Interior Mirrors . 2-15 Ride Control Systems . 9-40 Windows . 2-16 Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-42 Roof . 2-18 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Object Detection Systems . 9-45 Interior Lighting . 6-4 Fuel . 9-51 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-5 Towing. 9-57 Head Restraints . 3-2 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-64 Front Seats . 3-3 Infotainment System . 7-1 Rear Seats . 3-9 Introduction . 7-2 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Safety Belts . 3-10 Radio . 7-11 General Information . 10-2 Airbag System . 3-24 Audio Players . 7-18 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Child Restraints . 3-38 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-32 Phone . 7-43 Information Provided by: Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M Headlamp Aiming . 10-31 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Bulb Replacement . 10-33 General Information . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-1 Electrical System . 10-37 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-2 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-13 Wheels and Tires . 10-43 Recommended Fluids, Vehicle Data Recording and Jump Starting . 10-72 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-6 Privacy. 13-14 Towing. 10-76 Maintenance Records . 11-9 Index . i-1 Appearance Care . 10-79 Technical Data . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Information Provided by: Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase worldwide patents issued & documentation relating to your pending. 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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: "Made for iPod" means that an This product incorporates copyright On peut obtenir un exemplaire de electronic accessory has been protection technology that is ce guide en français auprès du designed to connect specifically protected by U.S. patents and other concessionnaire ou à l'adresse to iPod and has been certified by intellectual property rights. Use of suivante: this copyright protection technology the developer to meet Apple must be authorized by Macrovision, performance standards. Apple is Helm, Incorporated and is intended for home and other not responsible for the operation of P.O. Box 07130 limited viewing uses only unless this device or its compliance with Detroit, MI 48207 otherwise authorized by safety and regulatory standards. 1-800-551-4123 Macrovision. Reverse engineering iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and Numéro de poste 6438 or disassembly is prohibited. iPod touch are trademarks of Apple de langue française Inc., registered in the U.S. and other www.helminc.com countries. Information Provided by: Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Information Provided by: Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart B : Engine Coolant Temperature J : OnStar® Here are some additional symbols O : Exterior Lamps } : Power that may be found on the vehicle # / and what they mean. For more : Fog Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start information on the symbol, refer to . : Fuel Gauge > : Safety Belt Reminders the Index. + : Fuses % : Steering Wheel Controls : Airbag Readiness Light 9 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning # Changer d : Traction Control ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) j : LATCH System Child M : Windshield Washer Fluid $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : I : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure Information Provided by:Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Interior Lighting . 1-13 Performance and Maintenance In Brief Exterior Lighting . 1-13 Traction Control Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-14 System (TCS) . 1-24 Climate Controls . 1-15 StabiliTrak® System . 1-24 Instrument Panel Parking Brake . 1-16 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-24 Transmission . 1-17 Engine Oil Life System . 1-25 Initial Drive Information Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-25 Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Radio(s) . 1-18 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Economy . 1-25 Satellite Radio . 1-19 Roadside Assistance System . 1-4 Portable Audio Devices . 1-19 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 ® Program . 1-26 Bluetooth . 1-20 OnStar® . 1-26 Door Locks . 1-5 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-20 Liftgate . 1-6 Cruise Control . 1-21 Windows . 1-7 Navigation System . 1-21 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Driver Information Memory Features . 1-9 Center (DIC) . 1-22 Heated Seats . 1-10 Vehicle Personalization . 1-22 Head Restraint Rear Vision Adjustment . 1-10 Camera (RVC) . 1-22 Safety Belts . 1-11 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-23 Sensing System for Roof Rack System . 1-23 Passenger Airbag . 1-11 Power Outlets . 1-23 Mirror Adjustment . 1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-12 Information Provided by:Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Information Provided by:Provided Information Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑5. I. Data Link Connector (DLC) R. Fuel Economy Mode on (Out of View). See Malfunction page 9 36 (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. S. StabiliTrak® System on Signals on page 6‑3. J. Cruise Control on page 9‑42. page 9‑41. Exterior Lamp Controls on K. Instrument Panel Illumination T. Cupholders on page 4‑1. page 6 1. Control on page 6 4. ‑ ‑ U. Power Outlets on page 5‑6. Fog Lamps on page 6 4 L. Steering Wheel Adjustment on ‑ V. CD Player on page 7‑18. (If Equipped). page 5‑2. W. Driver Information Center C. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. M. Horn on page 5‑3. Buttons (If Equipped). See D. Windshield Wiper/Washer on N. Steering Wheel Controls on Driver Information Center (DIC) page 5‑3. page 5‑2. on page 5‑20. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on O. Ignition Positions on page 9‑27. X. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑4.