Outlet Adjustment; Passenger Compartment Air Filter - Chevrolet 2008 Equinox Owner's Manual

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the rear
defogger automatically turns on if it is cold outside.
When the vehicle transitions out of the remote start
mode, the rear defogger will turn off. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5.
Notice: Do not use anything sharp on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or
damage the warming grid, and the repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Do not attach
a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal or
anything similar to the defogger grid.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation
If your vehicle has the remote start feature and it
is activated, the climate control system heats and cools
the inside of the vehicle using the modes that were
set before the vehicle was turned off and the rear
defogger automatically turns on. If your vehicle has
heated seats, they may turn on if it is cold outside
and will shut off when the key is turned to ON/RUN.
See Heated Seats on page 1-4.
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Outlet Adjustment

Use the louvers located on the air outlets to change
the direction of the airflow.
Operation Tips
•
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the vehicle that may block
the flow of air into your vehicle.
•
Do not use any non-GM approved hood deflectors
that could adversely affect the performance of the
system.
•
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Outside air is routed through a passenger compartment
air filter before entering the vehicle. This filter removes
certain particles from the air, including pollen and
dust particles. Reductions in airflow, which may occur
more quickly in dusty areas, indicate that the filter needs
to be replaced early.
The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled
maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for when to replace the filter.