Chevrolet Equinox 2021 Owner's Manual page 241

240 Driving and Operating
The following information has many
time-tested, important trailering tips and
safety rules. Many of these are important
for your safety and that of your passengers.
Read this section carefully before pulling a
trailer.
When towing a trailer:
Become familiar with and follow all state
and local laws that apply to trailer
towing. These requirements vary from
state to state.
State laws may require the use of
extended side view mirrors. Even if not
required, you should install extended side
view mirrors if your visibility is limited or
restricted while towing.
Do not tow a trailer during the first
800 km (500 mi) of vehicle use to prevent
damage to the engine, axle, or other
parts.
It is recommended to perform the first oil
change before heavy towing.
During the first 800 km (500 mi) of trailer
towing, do not drive over 80 km/h
(50 mph) and do not make starts at full
throttle.
Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). If the
transmission downshifts too often, a
lower gear may be selected using Manual
Mode See Manual Mode 0 205.
If equipped, the following driver assistance
features should be turned off when towing
a trailer:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Super Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Park Assist
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
If equipped, the following driver assistance
features should be turned to alert or off
when towing a trailer:
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
Intelligent Brake Assist (IBA)
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
If equipped with Lane Change Alert (LCA),
the LCA detection zones that extend back
from the side of the vehicle do not move
further back when a trailer is towed. Use
caution while changing lanes when towing a
trailer.
If equipped with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA), use caution while backing up when
towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones
that extend out from the back of the vehicle
do not move further back when a trailer is
towed.
Warning
To prevent serious injury or death from
carbon monoxide (CO), when towing a
trailer:
Do not drive with the liftgate, trunk/
hatch, or rear-most window open.
Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
Adjust the climate control system to a
setting that brings in only outside air.
See Climate Control Systems in the
Index.
For more information about carbon
monoxide, see Engine Exhaust 0 203.
Towing a trailer requires experience. The
combination of the vehicle and trailer is
longer and not as responsive as the vehicle
itself. Get used to the handling and braking
of the combination by driving on a level
road surface before driving on public roads.