19_CHEV_Equinox_COV_en_US_84134729A_2018APR13.ai 1 4/4/2018 12:06:28 PM 2019 Equinox 2019 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Equinox Owner’s Manual chevrolet.com (U.S.) 84134729 A chevrolet.ca (Canada) Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 Contents Introduction . 2 In Brief . 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . 29 Seats and Restraints . 56 Storage . 107 Instruments and Controls . 111 Lighting . 160 Infotainment System . 168 Climate Controls . 169 Driving and Operating . 177 Vehicle Care . 274 Service and Maintenance . 367 Technical Data . 382 Customer Information . 386 Reporting Safety Defects . 396 OnStar . 400 Connected Services . 408 Index . 412 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 2 Introduction Introduction was not purchased on the vehicle, Helm, Incorporated model variants, country Attention: Customer Service specifications, features/applications 47911 Halyard Drive that may not be available in your Plymouth, MI 48170 region, or changes subsequent to USA the printing of this owner’s manual. Refer to the purchase Using this Manual documentation relating to your To quickly locate information about specific vehicle to confirm the the vehicle, use the Index in the The names, logos, emblems, features. back of the manual. It is an slogans, vehicle model names, and alphabetical list of what is in the vehicle body designs appearing in Keep this manual in the vehicle for manual and the page number where this manual including, but not limited quick reference. it can be found. to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Canadian Vehicle Owners the CHEVROLET Emblem, and About Driving the Vehicle EQUINOX are trademarks and/or A French language manual can be service marks of General Motors obtained from your dealer, at As with other vehicles of this type, LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, www.helminc.com, or from: failure to operate this vehicle or licensors. correctly may result in loss of For vehicles first sold in Canada, Propriétaires Canadiens control or a crash. Be sure to read substitute the name “General On peut obtenir un exemplaire de the driving guidelines in this manual Motors of Canada Company” for ce guide en français auprès du in the section called “Driving and Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it concessionnaire ou à l'adresse Operating” and specifically Driver 0 appears in this manual. suivante: Behavior 178, Driving Environment 0 179, and Vehicle This manual describes features that Design 0 179. may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 84134729 A First Printing © 2018 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 Introduction 3 Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. See the labels and in this manual describe features in this manual for hazards and what to do to avoid or information. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a u : Air Conditioning System safety symbol which means “Do { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let G : Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a 9 : Airbag Readiness Light high level of risk which will result Symbols ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) in serious injury or death. $ The vehicle has components and : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of 9 : Dispose of Used Components text. Symbols are shown along with Properly { Warning the text describing the operation or B : Engine Coolant Temperature information relating to a specific Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. H : Flammable M : Shown when the owner’s [ : Forward Collision Alert manual has additional instructions or information. + : Fuses Caution j * : Shown when the service : ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Caution indicates a hazard that manual has additional instructions Restraints could result in property or vehicle or information. | : Lane Change Alert damage. 0 : Shown when there is more @ : Lane Departure Warning information on another page — A : Lane Keep Assist “see page.” Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 4 Introduction * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure X : Park Assist ~ : Pedestrian Ahead Indicator O : Power 7 : Rear Cross Traffic Alert I : Registered Technician / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Seat Belt Reminders I : Side Blind Zone Alert h : Start/Stop 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) a : Under Pressure V : Vehicle Ahead Indicator Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 In Brief 5 Vehicle Features Fuel (LTG - 2.0L L4 Turbo In Brief Infotainment System . 20 Engine) . 26 Steering Wheel Controls . 20 Fuel (Diesel) . 26 Instrument Panel Cruise Control . 20 E85 or FlexFuel . 26 Driver Information Engine Oil Life System . 26 Instrument Panel . 6 Center (DIC) . 20 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Economy . 27 Initial Drive Information . 8 System . 21 Diesel Particulate Filter . 27 Stop/Start System . 8 Forward Automatic Diesel Exhaust Fluid . 28 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Braking (FAB) . 21 Roadside Assistance System . 8 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Program . 28 Remote Vehicle Start . 9 System . 21 Door Locks . 9 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . 21 Liftgate . 10 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . 22 Windows . 10 Surround Vision . 22 Seat Adjustment . 11 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . 22 Memory Features . 12 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Heated and Ventilated Seats . 13 System . 22 Head Restraint Adjustment . 13 Park Assist . 22 Seat Belts . 14 Power Outlets . 23 Passenger Sensing System . 14 Universal Remote System . 23 Mirror Adjustment . 14 Sunroof . 23 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 15 Performance and Maintenance Interior Lighting . 15 Traction Control/Electronic Exterior Lighting . 16 Stability Control . 25 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 17 Tire Pressure Monitor . 25 Climate Controls . 18 Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Transmission . 19 Engine) . 25 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 In Brief 7 1. Air Vents 0 174. Dual Automatic Climate Control 19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 0 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn System 171 (If Equipped). 112 (Out of View). and Lane-Change Signals 9. Heated and Ventilated Front 20. Cruise Control 0 222. 0 0 164. Seats 64 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 112 IntelliBeam® System Button (If 10. Power Outlets 0 115. (If Equipped). Equipped). See Exterior Lamp 0 0 11. Wireless Charging 116 (If Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Controls 160. Equipped). System 0 240 (If Equipped). 3. Instrument Cluster (Base and 0 0 12. USB Port. See the infotainment Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 248 Midlevel) 120 or Instrument manual. (If Equipped). Cluster (Uplevel) 0 124. Auxiliary Input Jack. See the 21. Hood Release. See Hood Driver Information Center (DIC) infotainment manual. 0 277. Display. See Driver Information Center 13. All-Wheel Drive 0 214 (If 22. Fog Lamps 0 164 (If (DIC) (Base Level and Equipped). Equipped). 0 Midlevel) 141 or Driver Tow/Haul Mode 0 213. 23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 160. Information Center (DIC) 0 (Uplevel) 0 146. 14. Electric Parking Brake 215. 24. Data Link Connector (DLC) 15. Shift Lever. See Automatic (Out of View). See Malfunction 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer Indicator Lamp (Check Engine 0 Transmission 0 210. 112. Light) 0 132. 0 Manual Mode 0 212. 5. Infotainment 168. 25. Instrument Panel Illumination 6. Light Sensor. See Automatic 16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. Control 0 165. 0 Headlamp System 0 163. See Ignition Positions 194. 0 7. Hazard Warning Flashers 17. Steering Wheel Controls 112. 0 163. Traction Control/Electronic 0 8. Climate Control Systems 0 169 Stability Control 218. (If Equipped). 18. Horn 0 112. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 12145779) - 2019 - crc - 3/29/18 8 In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry For vehicles with the manual liftgate, unlocking all doors will also Information (RKE) System unlock the liftgate. This section provides a brief The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Q : Press to lock all doors. overview about some of the transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be important features that may or may personalized. See Vehicle not be on your specific vehicle. Personalization 0 151. For more detailed information, refer b : If equipped with the power to each of the features which can be liftgate, press twice quickly to open found later in this owner’s manual. or close the liftgate. Stop/Start System 7 : Press and release to initiate vehicle locator. Press and hold for at If equipped, the Stop/Start system least three seconds to sound the will shut off the engine to help panic alarm. Press 7 again to conserve fuel. It has components cancel the panic alarm. designed for the increased number of starts. / : Press Q and release and then When the brakes are applied and With Power Liftgate Shown immediately press and hold / for at the vehicle is at a complete stop, Press the button on the side of the least four seconds to start the the engine may turn off. When RKE transmitter to remove the key. engine from outside the vehicle. 0 stopped, the tachometer displays Never pull the key out without See Remote Vehicle Start 36. AUTO STOP. See Tachometer pressing the button. The key can be See Keys 0 29 and Remote Keyless 0 128.