2k17_Chevrolet_Equinox_23216842.ai 1 4/1/2016 6:33:21 AM Equinox C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Equinox Owner’s Manual chevrolet.com (U.S.) 23233623 A chevrolet.gm.ca (Canada) Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 Contents Introduction . 2 In Brief . 5 Keys, Doors, and Windows . 24 Seats and Restraints . 44 Storage . 91 Instruments and Controls . 95 Lighting . 133 Infotainment System . 139 Climate Controls . 140 Driving and Operating . 147 Vehicle Care . 200 Service and Maintenance . 275 Technical Data . 288 Customer Information . 292 Reporting Safety Defects . 303 OnStar . 306 Index . 316 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 2 Introduction Introduction For vehicles first sold in Canada, Canadian Vehicle Owners substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for A French language manual can be Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it obtained from your dealer, at appears in this manual. www.helminc.com, or from: This manual describes features that Propriétaires Canadiens may or may not be on the vehicle On peut obtenir un exemplaire de because of optional equipment that ce guide en français auprès du was not purchased on the vehicle, The names, logos, emblems, concessionnaire ou à l'adresse model variants, country suivante: slogans, vehicle model names, and specifications, features/applications vehicle body designs appearing in that may not be available in your Helm, Incorporated this manual including, but not limited region, or changes subsequent to Attention: Customer Service to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the printing of this owner manual. 47911 Halyard Drive the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Plymouth, MI 48170 EQUINOX are trademarks and/or Refer to the purchase USA service marks of General Motors documentation relating to your LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, specific vehicle to confirm the Using this Manual or licensors. features. Keep this manual in the vehicle for To quickly locate information about quick reference. the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23233623 A First Printing © 2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 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. 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 : Airbag Readiness Light safety symbol which means “Do 9 { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning this happen.” ! Danger indicates a hazard with a : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result Symbols $ : Brake System Warning Light in serious injury or death. " The vehicle has components and : Charging System labels that use symbols instead of I : Cruise Control text. Symbols are shown along with ` : Do Not Puncture { Warning the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific ^ : Do Not Service Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, B : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. O : Exterior Lamps M : Shown when the owner manual has additional instructions _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited Caution or information. # : Fog Lamps * : Shown when the service . : Fuel Gauge Caution indicates a hazard that manual has additional instructions + could result in property or vehicle or information. : Fuses damage. 3 0 : Shown when there is more : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer information on another page — “see page.” j : LATCH System Child Restraints Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 4 Introduction * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure Q : OnStar® } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders % : Steering Wheel Controls 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 In Brief 5 Vehicle Features In Brief Infotainment System . 18 Steering Wheel Controls . 18 Instrument Panel Cruise Control . 19 Driver Information Instrument Panel . 6 Center (DIC) . 19 Initial Drive Information Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Initial Drive Information . 7 System . 19 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Lane Departure System . 7 Warning (LDW) . 20 Remote Vehicle Start . 8 Side Blind Zone Door Locks . 9 Alert (SBZA) . 20 Liftgate . 9 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . 20 Windows . 10 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Seat Adjustment . 10 System . 20 Memory Features . 12 Parking Assist . 20 Heated Seats . 12 Power Outlets . 20 Head Restraint Adjustment . 12 Sunroof . 21 Safety Belts . 13 Performance and Maintenance Passenger Sensing System . 13 Traction Control/Electronic Mirror Adjustment . 13 Stability Control . 21 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 14 Tire Pressure Monitor . 22 Interior Lighting . 14 Fuel . 22 Exterior Lighting . 15 E85 or FlexFuel . 22 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 15 Engine Oil Life System . 23 Climate Controls . 16 Driving for Better Fuel Transmission . 17 Economy . 23 Parking Brake . 18 Roadside Assistance Program . 23 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 In Brief 7 1. Air Vents 0 145. 12. Shift Lever. See Automatic 0 Initial Drive 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn Transmission 170. and Lane-Change 13. Climate Control Systems 0 140 Information Signals 0 135. (If Equipped). This section provides a brief Exterior Lamp Controls 0 133. Automatic Climate Control overview about some of the System 0 142 (If Equipped). important features that may or may Fog Lamps 0 135 (If not be on your specific vehicle. Equipped). 14. Ignition Positions 0 163. For more detailed information, refer 3. Instrument Cluster 0 101. 15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 96. to each of the features which can be 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 96. 16. Horn 0 96. found later in this owner manual. Rear Window Wiper/ 17. Steering Wheel Remote Keyless Entry Washer 0 98. Adjustment 0 96. (RKE) System 5. Light Sensor. See Automatic 18. Cruise Control 0 177. 0 The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Headlamp System 134. 19. Instrument Panel Illumination transmitter may work up to 6. Infotainment 0 139. Control 0 136. 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. 7. Hazard Warning 20. Hood Release (Out of View). Flashers 0 135. See Hood 0 203. 8. Driver Information Center 21. Data Link Connector (DLC) Buttons (If Equipped). See (Out of View). See Malfunction Driver Information Center Indicator Lamp (Check Engine (DIC) 0 113. Light) 0 106. 9. Power Outlets 0 100. 10. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 175. 11. eco Button (If Equipped). See Fuel Economy Mode 0 172. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 8 In Brief Y : If equipped with the power 2. Immediately press and hold / liftgate, press and hold until the for at least four seconds or until liftgate begins to move. the turn signal lamps flash. 7 : Press and release to initiate Start the vehicle normally after vehicle locator. Press and hold for at entering. least three seconds to sound the When the vehicle starts, the parking panic alarm. Press 7 again to lamps will turn on. cancel the panic alarm. Remote start can be extended. / : Press Q and release and then Canceling a Remote Start immediately press and hold / for at least four seconds to start the To cancel a remote start, do one of With Remote Start and Power engine from outside the vehicle. the following: Liftgate Shown See Keys 0 24 and Remote Keyless . Press and hold / until the Press this button to extend the key. Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 26. parking lamps turn off. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. Turn on the hazard warning Remote Vehicle Start flashers. K : Press to unlock the driver door or all doors. If equipped, the engine can be . Turn the vehicle on and then off. started from outside of the vehicle. For vehicles with the manual See Remote Vehicle Start 0 28. liftgate, press K twice within Starting the Vehicle five seconds to unlock the liftgate. 1. Press and release Q on the Q : Press to lock all doors. RKE transmitter. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 9918169) - 2017 - CRC - 3/23/16 In Brief 9 Door Locks To manually unlock a door from Power Liftgate Operation inside the vehicle, pull once on the To lock or unlock the vehicle from door handle to unlock it, and a the outside, press Q or K on the second time to open it. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. To open the liftgate, press the touch pad under the liftgate handle and lift up. Do not press the touch pad while closing the liftgate. This may cause On vehicles with a power liftgate, the liftgate to be unlatched. the vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves. Q : Press to lock the doors. Choose the power liftgate mode by K turning the dial on the switch to : Press to unlock the doors. either the 3/4 or MAX position.