2015 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M
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2k15_chev_master_22985506B.ai (Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109) Spine = Printer Adjust Color = Black Date = 10/03/14 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 2015 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 . 8-6 Vehicle Features . 1-16 Roof Rack System . 4-3 Maintenance . 8-7 Performance and Maintenance . 1-21 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 . 9-26 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-22 Automatic Transmission . 9-27 Doors . 2-9 Vehicle Messages . 5-25 Drive Systems . 9-30 Vehicle Security. 2-13 Vehicle Personalization . 5-32 Brakes . 9-30 Exterior Mirrors . 2-15 Universal Remote System . 5-38 Ride Control Systems . 9-33 Interior Mirrors . 2-17 Cruise Control . 9-35 Windows . 2-17 Lighting . 6-1 Driver Assistance Systems . 9-37 Roof . 2-19 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-44 Interior Lighting . 6-4 Trailer Towing. 9-49 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-5 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-55 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 . 7-8 Vehicle Checks . 10-3 Airbag System . 3-20 Audio Players . 7-12 Headlamp Aiming . 10-27 Child Restraints . 3-32 Phone . 7-21 Bulb Replacement . 10-27 Trademarks and License Electrical System . 10-30 Agreements . 7-32 Wheels and Tires . 10-36 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 2015 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M Jump Starting . 10-65 OnStar . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle . 10-68 OnStar Overview. 14-1 Appearance Care . 10-71 OnStar Services . 14-2 OnStar Additional Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Information . 14-6 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. 13-14 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your the CHEVROLET Emblem, and specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated EQUINOX are trademarks and/or features. 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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and M : This symbol is shown when { Caution Cautions you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe * hazards and what to do to avoid or damage. : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. { Danger Vehicle Symbol Chart Danger indicates a hazard with a Here are some additional symbols high level of risk which will result that may be found on the vehicle in serious injury or death. and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to A circle with a slash through it is a the Index. safety symbol which means “Do { Warning Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let 9 : Airbag Readiness Light this happen.” Warning indicates a hazard that # : Air Conditioning could result in injury or death. Symbols ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ The vehicle has components and : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of " : Charging System text. Symbols are shown along with : Cruise Control the text describing the operation or I information relating to a specific B : Engine Coolant Temperature component, control, message, O : Exterior Lamps gauge, or indicator. # : Fog Lamps Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 Introduction v . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : 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 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Mirror Adjustment . 1-11 Lane Departure Steering Wheel Warning (LDW) . 1-20 Adjustment . 1-11 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Interior Lighting . 1-12 Camera (RVC) . 1-20 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Parking Assist . 1-20 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-13 Power Outlets . 1-20 Initial Drive Information Climate Controls . 1-14 Universal Remote System . 1-20 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Parking Brake . 1-15 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmission . 1-16 Performance and Maintenance System . 1-4 Traction Control/Electronic Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Vehicle Features Stability Control . 1-21 Door Locks . 1-5 Infotainment System . 1-16 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-21 Liftgate . 1-6 Radio(s) . 1-16 Engine Oil Life System . 1-22 Windows . 1-7 Satellite Radio . 1-17 E85 or FlexFuel . 1-22 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Portable Audio Devices . 1-18 Driving for Better Fuel Memory Features . 1-9 Bluetooth® . 1-18 Economy . 1-22 Heated Seats . 1-9 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-18 Roadside Assistance Head Restraint Cruise Control . 1-19 Program . 1-23 Adjustment . 1-10 Driver Information OnStar® . 1-23 Safety Belts . 1-10 Center (DIC) . 1-19 Passenger Sensing Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . 1-10 System . 1-19 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 7. Touchscreen (If Equipped). 17. Ignition Positions on 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 8. Safety Locks on page 2-9. page 9-19. Lane-Change Signals on 9. Infotainment on page 7-1. 18. Climate Control Systems on page 6-3. page 8-1 (If Equipped). 10. Hood Release (Out of View). Exterior Lamp Controls on See Hood on page 10-4. Automatic Climate Control page 6-1. System on page 8-3 (If 11. Data Link Connector (DLC) Equipped). Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If (Out of View). See Malfunction Equipped). Indicator Lamp on page 5-13. 19. Shift Lever. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-24. 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. 12. Cruise Control on page 9-35. 20. eco Button (If Equipped). See 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 5-3. Fuel Economy Mode on Button (If Equipped). See page 9-29. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on Forward Collision Alert (FCA) page 5-4. System on page 9-37. 21. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. 5. Power Door Locks on page 2-7. Lane Departure Warning 22. Power Outlets on page 5-6. 6. Instrument Panel Storage on (LDW) Button (If Equipped). page 4-1 (If Equipped). See Lane Departure Warning 23. CD Player on page 7-12. (LDW) on page 9-43. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 24. Driver Information Center Display (If Equipped). See 13. Instrument Panel Illumination Buttons (If Equipped). See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Control on page 6-4. Driver Information Center (DIC) System on page 9-37. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on on page 5-22. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) page 5-2.