Automatic Transmission; Fluid; Automatic Transmission Fluid; Engine Air Cleaner/Filter - Chevrolet 2013 Equinox Owner's Manual

10-12 Vehicle Care
How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
Reset the system whenever the
engine oil is changed so that the
system can calculate the next
engine oil change. To reset the
system:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
with the engine off.
2. Press the DIC MENU button to
display the Vehicle
Information menu.
3. Press either the up or down
arrows to view REMAINING
OIL LIFE.
4. Press the SET/CLR button until
100% is displayed.
5. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
Or:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with
the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the
accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
The system is reset when the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message goes off.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message comes back on when the
vehicle is started, the engine oil life
system has not been reset. Repeat
the procedure.

Automatic Transmission

Fluid

How to Check Automatic
Transmission Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
There is a special procedure for
checking and changing the
transmission fluid. Because this
procedure is difficult, this should be
done at your dealer. Contact your
dealer for additional information or
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
the procedure can be found in the
service manual. To purchase a
service manual, see Service
Publications Ordering Information
on page 13 11.
Change the fluid and filter at the
intervals listed in Maintenance
Schedule on page 11 3, and be sure
to use the fluid listed in
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 11 12.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10 5 for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect or replace the air cleaner/
filter at the scheduled maintenance
intervals. See Maintenance
Schedule on page 11 3 for more
information. If driving in dusty/dirty
conditions, inspect the filter at each
engine oil change.