Chevrolet 2012 Equinox Manuals

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Chevrolet 2012 Equinox Owner's Manual (429 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.5 MB

Contents
1
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Door Locks
11
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Starting the Vehicle
11
Liftgate
12
Manual Liftgate Operation
12
Power Liftgate Operation
13
Windows
13
Eight-Way Power Driver Seat
14
Four-Way Power Driver Seat
14
Seat Adjustment
14
Lumbar Adjustment
15
Reclining Seatbacks
15
Memory Features
16
Power Reclining Seatbacks
16
Storing Button Memory Positions
16
Easy Exit Driver Seat
17
Head Restraint Adjustment
17
Heated Seats
17
Uplevel Climate Control System
17
Passenger Sensing System
18
Safety Belts
18
Exterior
19
Interior
19
Mirror Adjustment
19
Steering Wheel Adjustment
19
Center Dome Lamps
20
Exterior Lighting
20
Interior Lighting
20
Reading Lamps
20
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
21
Windshield Wiper/Washer
21
Climate Controls
22
Automatic Climate Control System
23
Parking Brake
23
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
24
Fuel Economy Mode
24
Transmission
24
Radio
25
Setting the Clock
25
Storing a Favorite Station
25
Vehicle Features
25
Portable Audio Devices
26
Satellite Radio
26
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
26
XM Satellite Radio Service
26
Bluetooth
27
Steering Wheel Controls
27
Cruise Control
28
Driver Information Center (DIC)
28
Navigation System
28
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
29
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
29
Power Outlets
30
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
30
Roof Rack System
30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
30
Performance and Maintenance
31
Stabilitrak System
31
Tire Pressure Monitor
31
Traction Control System (TCS)
31
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
32
Engine Oil Life System
32
Fuel E85
32
Resetting the Oil Life System
32
Onstar
33
Roadside Assistance Program
33
Keys, Doors and Windows
35
Keys
36
Remote Keyless Entry Operation
37
RKE Without Remote Start
37
Battery Replacement
38
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
38
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
39
Conditions in Which Remote Start will Not Work
40
Extending Engine Run Time
40
Remote Start Ready
40
Shutting the Engine off after a Remote Start
40
Power Door Locks
41
Safety Locks
42
Doors
43
Manual Liftgate
43
Power Liftgate
44
Obstacle Detection Features
45
Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
46
Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode
46
Anti-Theft Alarm System
47
Arming/Disarming the System
47
Immobilizer
47
Vehicle Security
47
Convex Mirrors
48
Exterior Mirrors
48
Blind Spot Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
50
Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind Spot Mirror
50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
51
Interior Mirrors
51
Manual Rearview Mirror
51
Park Tilt Mirrors
51
Power Windows
52
Express down Windows
53
Window Lockout
53
Sun Visors
54
Sunroof
54
Anti-Pinch Feature
55
Express-Open/Express-Close
55
Seats and Restraints
57
Front Seats
58
Head Restraints
58
Rear Seats
59
Eight-Way Power Seats
60
Power Seat Adjustment
60
Power Lumbar
61
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
62
Memory Seats
63
Recalling Button Memory Positions
64
Recalling RKE Memory Positions
64
Heated Front Seats
65
Remote Start Heated Seats
66
Split Folding Seatbacks
66
Why Safety Belts Work
68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
69
Lap-Shoulder Belt
71
Safety Belt Pretensioners
72
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
72
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
73
Safety Belt Extender
75
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
75
Safety System Check
75
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
76
Safety Belt Care
76
Airbag System
77
Where Are the Airbags?
79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
80
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
82
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
82
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
82
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
86
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
87
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
87
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
89
Airbag System Check
90
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
90
Child Restraints
91
Older Children
91
Infants and Young Children
93
Child Restraint Systems
95
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
96
Where to Put the Restraint
97
Configurations for Use of Child Restraints
99
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch System)
99
Lower Anchors
100
Top Tether Anchor
100
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
101
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
102
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
105
Armrest Retaining Strap
108
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
108
Cupholders
113
Glove Box
113
Instrument Panel Storage
113
Storage Compartments
113
Additional Storage Features
114
Cargo Cover
114
Cargo Tie-Downs
114
Convenience Net
114
Table of Contents
117
Instruments and Controls
117
Steering Wheel Controls
118
Horn
119
Windshield Wiper/Washer
119
- Washer
  120
Clock
121
Compass
121
Power Outlets
123
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  124
- Instrument Cluster
  125
Fuel Gauge
126
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  127
- Indicators
  127
Odometer
126
Speedometer
126
Tachometer
126
Safety Belt Reminders
128
Airbag Readiness Light
129
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
129
Charging System Light
130
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  130
- Indicator Lamp
  131
Traction off Light
135
- Stabilitrak off Light
  136
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  137
- Tire Pressure Light
  137
- Fuel Economy Light
  138
Low Fuel Warning Light
138
Security Light
138
Cruise Control Light
139
Front Fog Lamp Light
139
High-Beam on Light
139
Lamps on Reminder
139
Center (DIC)
140
- DIC Buttons
  140
- DIC Operation and Displays
  140
- Information Displays
  140
- Average Fuel Economy
  141
- Average Vehicle Speed
  141
- Fuel Range
  141
- Instantaneous Fuel Economy
  141
- Remaining Oil Life
  142
- Unit
  142
- Vehicle Information Menu Items
  142
- Battery Saver Active
  143
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
  143
- Low Battery
  143
- Vehicle Messages
  143
- Compass Messages
  144
- Cruise Control Messages
  144
- Release Parking Brake
  144
- Service Battery Charging System
  144
- A/C off Due to High Engine Temp
  145
- Engine Cooling System Messages
  145
- Engine Oil Messages
  145
- Engine Overheated - Idle Engine
  145
- Engine Power Messages
  146
- Fuel System Messages
  146
- Key and Lock Messages
  146
- Ride Control System Messages
  147
- Airbag System Messages
  148
- Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages
  148
- Safety Belt Messages
  148
- Service Vehicle Messages
  148
- Tire Learning Active
  149
- Tire Low Add Air to Tire
  149
- Tire Messages
  149
- Transmission Messages
  149
- Vehicle Personalization
  150
- Vehicle Reminder Messages
  150
- Air Conditioning Mode
  151
- Auto Fan Speed
  151
- Climate and Air Quality
  151
- Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
  151
- Chime Volume
  152
- Collision/Detection Systems
  152
- Reverse Tilt Mirror
  152
- Auto Door Unlock
  153
- Lighting
  153
- Unlocked Door Anti Lock out
  153
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  155
- Daytime Running Lamps
  156
- Flash-To-Pass
  156
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
  156
- Automatic Headlamp System
  157
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  157
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
  157
- Dome Lamps
  158
- Fog Lamps
  158
- Instrument Panel Illumination Control
  158
- Battery Load Management
  159
- Entry Lighting
  159
- Lighting Features
  159
- Infotainment
  161
- Infotainment System
  161
- Infotainment System
  162
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  162
- Overview (Radio with CD)
  163
  - Infotainment System Overview
    165
  - Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
    165
  - Infotainment Control Buttons
    167
  - Home Page
    168
  - Home Page Features
    168
  - Touch Screen Buttons
    168
  - Cleaning the Display
    170
  - English and Metric Unit Conversion
    170
  - Languages
    170
  - Operation Controls
    170
  - Activating a Setting
    171
  - Selecting a Menu Option
    171
  - Setting a Value
    171
  - Submenus
    171
  - Audio Settings
    172
  - Entering a Character Sequence
    172
  - Turning a Function on or off
    172
  - Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
    173
  - Adjusting the Fader and Balance
    173
  - System Settings
    173
- AM-FM Radio
  174
  - Auto Volume
    174
  - Control Buttons
    174
  - Maximum Startup Volume
    174
- Radio
  174
- With CD)
  174
  - Radio Menus
    175
  - RDS (Radio Data System)
    175
  - Selecting a Band
    175
  - Selecting a Station
    175
- AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
  176
  - Retrieving Stations
    176
  - Storing a Station as a Favorite
    176
  - Updating Station & Category Lists
    176
  - Adjusting the Speakers
    177
  - Infotainment System Menus
    177
  - Setting the Tone
    177
  - Tone Settings
    177
  - Changing the Sources
    178
  - Seeking a Station
    178
  - Storing Radio Station Presets
    178
  - Mixed-Band Presets
    179
  - Recalling a Preset Station
    179
- Satellite Radio
  179
  - Removing or Adding Categories (Radio with CD)
    180
  - Selecting an XM Channel
    180
  - Selecting the XM Band
    180
  - To Select a Channel Using the Menu
    180
  - Removing or Adding Categories (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
    181
  - Retrieving Channels
    181
  - Storing a Channel as a Favorite
    181
  - XM Messages
    181
- Radio Reception
  182
- Audio Players
  183
- CD Player
  183
- Cellular Phone Usage
  183
- Multi-Band Antenna
  183
  - Loading and Ejecting Discs
    184
  - To Avoid Damage to the CD Player
    184
  - To Load a Disc
    184
  - Playing an Audio CD (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
    185
  - Error Messages
    186
- Mp3
  186
  - Playing an MP3 CD
    186
  - MP3 Music Menu
    187
  - Root Directory
    187
- Auxiliary Devices
  188
  - Empty Folders
    188
  - File System and Naming
    188
  - No Folder
    188
  - Playing from a USB Port
    189
  - Searching for a Track
    189
  - Repeat
    190
  - Shuffle
    190
  - Shuffle Functionality
    190
  - USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
    191
  - Playing from an Ipod
    192
  - USB Menu
    192
  - Audio Books
    194
  - Playing from an Iphone
    194
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
    194
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  194
- Bluetooth (Overview)
  196
- Phone
  196
  - Bluetooth Controls
    197
  - Audio System
    198
  - Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
    198
  - Infotainment System Controls
    198
  - Voice Recognition
    198
  - Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
    199
  - Pairing a Phone
    199
  - Pairing Information
    199
  - Linking to a Different Phone
    200
  - Making a Call Using Phone Book
    200
  - Accepting or Declining a Call
    201
  - Call Waiting
    201
  - Conference Calling
    201
  - Making a Call
    201
- Bluetooth
  202
  - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    202
  - Ending a Call
    202
- Recognition)
  202
- Using Voice Recognition
  202
- Trademarks and License Agreements
  208
- Air Conditioning
  212
- Rear Window Defogger
  212
- Air Vents
  215
- Maintenance
  216
- Passenger Compartment Air Filter
  216
- Driving and Operating
  217
- Distracted Driving
  218
- Driving Information
  218
- Defensive Driving
  219
- Drunk Driving
  219
- Braking
  220
- Control of a Vehicle
  220
- Steering
  220
- Curve Tips
  221
- Loss of Control
  221
- Off-Road Recovery
  221
- Steering in Emergencies
  221
- Before Driving Off-Road
  222
- Off-Road Driving
  222
- Environmental Concerns
  223
- Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
  223
- Driving on Hills
  224
- Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice
  226
- Driving in Water
  226
- After Off-Road Driving
  227
- Driving on Wet Roads
  227
- Hydroplaning
  227
- Highway Hypnosis
  228
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  228
- Other Rainy Weather Tips
  228
- Driving on Snow or Ice
  229
- Winter Driving
  229
- Blizzard Conditions
  230
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck
  231
- Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out
  231
- Tire and Loading Information Labels
  232
- Vehicle Load Limits
  232
- Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
  233
- Certification Label
  235
- New Vehicle Break-In
  236
- Starting and Operating
  236
- Ignition Positions
  237
- Key Lock Release
  239
- Starting the Engine
  239
- Engine Coolant Heater
  241
- Retained Accessory Power
  241
- To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
  241
- Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
  242
- Shifting into Park
  242
- Parking over Things that Burn
  243
- Shifting out of Park
  243
- Torque Lock
  243
- Engine Exhaust
  244
- Running the Vehicle While Parked
  244
- Automatic Transmission
  245
- Manual Mode
  247
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  248
- Drive Systems
  248
- Braking in Emergencies
  249
- Using ABS
  249
- Brake Assist
  250
- Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  250
- Ride Control Systems
  251
- Lane Departure Warning
  264
- When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
  264
- LDW Messages
  266
- Fuel
  267
- Gasoline Specifications
  267
- Recommended Fuel
  267
- California Fuel Requirements
  268
- Fuel Additives
  268
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  268
- Filling the Tank
  270
- Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  272
- General Towing Information
  272
- Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
  273
- Pulling a Trailer
  273
- Driving with a Trailer
  274
- Following Distance
  274
- Passing
  274
- Towing with a Stability Control System
  274
- Backing up
  275
- Driving on Grades
  275
- Making Turns
  275
- Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
  275
- Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
  276
- Leaving after Parking on a Hill
  276
- Parking on Hills
  276
- Trailer Towing
  276
- Weight of the Trailer
  277
- Weight of the Trailer Tongue
  277
- Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
  278
- Hitches
  279
- Safety Chains
  279
- Towing Equipment
  279
- Trailer Sway Control
  279
- Vehicle Care
  281
- General Information
  282
- Accessories and Modifications
  283
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
  283
- California Proposition 65 Warning
  283
- Vehicle Checks
  284
- Engine Compartment Overview
  286
- Engine Cover
  289
- Checking Engine Oil
  290
- When to Add Engine Oil
  290
- Selecting the Right Engine Oil
  291
- Viscosity Grade
  291
- Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
  292
- What to Do with Used Oil
  292
- When to Change Engine Oil
  292
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
  293
- How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
  293
- How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
  293
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  294
- How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  294
- When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  294
- Cooling System
  295
- How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  295
- Engine Coolant
  297
- What to Use
  297
- Checking Coolant
  298
- How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
  298
- Engine Overheating
  300
- If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
  301
- If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
  301
- How to Check Power Steering Fluid
  302
- Power Steering Fluid
  302
- When to Check Power Steering Fluid
  302
- Adding Washer Fluid
  303
- Brakes
  303
- Washer Fluid
  303
- Brake Adjustment
  304
- Brake Fluid
  304
- Brake Pedal Travel
  304
- Replacing Brake System Parts
  304
- All-Wheel Drive
  306
- Battery
  306
- How to Check Lubricant
  306
- Vehicle Storage
  306
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
  307
- Starter Switch Check
  307
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
  308
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  308
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  308
- Front Wiper Blade Replacement
  309
- Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
  309
- Headlamp Aiming
  310
- Bulb Replacement
  312
- Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
  312
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
  314
- License Plate Lamp
  315
- Electrical System
  316
- Fuses
  316
- Replacement Bulbs
  316
- Engine Compartment Fuse Block
  317
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block
  320
- Tires
  322
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  323
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
  331
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
  333
- TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
  334
- TPMS Sensor Matching Process
  334
- Tire Inspection
  336
- Tire Rotation
  336
- When It Is Time for New Tires
  337
- Buying New Tires
  338
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  340
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
  340
- Temperature
  341
- Traction - AA, A, B, C
  341
- Treadwear
  341
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
  342
- Wheel Replacement
  342
- Tire Chains
  343
- Used Replacement Wheels
  343
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  344
- Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
  345
- Tire Changing
  345
- Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
  347
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
  351
- Compact Spare Tire
  353
- Jump Starting
  354
- Towing the Vehicle
  357
- Dingny Towing
  358
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  358
- Dolly Towing
  359
- Towing the Vehicle from the Rear
  360
- Appearance Care
  361
- Exterior Care
  361
- Finish Care
  361
- Washing the Vehicle
  361
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses and Emblems
  362
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
  362
- Weatherstrips
  362
- Windshield and Wiper Blades
  362
- Body Component Lubrication
  363
- Sheet Metal Damage
  363
- Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
  363
- Underbody Maintenance
  363
- Chemical Paint Spotting
  364
- Finish Damage
  364
- Interior Care
  364
- Fabric/Carpet
  365
- Interior Glass
  365
- Floor Mats
  366
- Instrument Panel, Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces
  366
- Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat
  367
- Service and Maintenance
  369
- Engine Oil Change
  371
- Maintenance Schedule
  371
- Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 Km/7,500 MI
  371
- Special Application Services
  376
- Additional Maintenance and Care
  377
- Hoses
  378
- Lamps
  378
- Shocks and Struts
  378
- Wheel Alignment
  379
- Windshield
  379
- Wiper Blades
  379
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  380
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  382
- Engine Identification
  387
- Service Parts Identification Label
  387
- Technical Data
  387
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  387
- Capacities and Specifications
  388
- Vehicle Data
  388
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  390
- Customer Information
  391
- Online Owner Center
  395
- GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
  396
- Collision Damage Repair
  400
- Collision Parts
  400
- Insuring the Vehicle
  401
- Repair Facility
  401
- If a Crash Occurs
  402
- Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
  402
- Event Data Recorders
  405
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
  405
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  405
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
  407
- Radio Frequency Statement
  407
- Onstar Overview
  409
- Emergency
  410
- Navigation
  410
- Onstar Services
  410
- Security
  410
- Cancel Route
  411
- Route Preview
  411
- Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
  411
- Connections
  412
- End a Call
  412
- Hands-Free Calling
  412
- Retrieve My Number
  412
- Diagnostics
  413
- Onstar Additional Information
  413
- Reactivation for Subsequent Owners
  413
- Transferring Service
  413
- Services for People with Disabilities
  414
- TTY Users
  414
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
  415
- Onstar Personal Identification Number (PIN)
  415
- Add-On Electrical Equipment
  416
- Cellular and GPS Antennas
  416
- Unable to Connect to Onstar Message
  416
- Vehicle and Power Issues
  416
- Index
  417

Chevrolet 2012 Equinox Owner's Manual (428 pages)

2012 Equinox

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.73 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Index
  4
- Onstar
  5
  - Vehicle Symbol Chart
    5
  - In Brief
    7
  - Lighting
    7
  - Exterior Lighting
    7
  - Information
    9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    11
  - Door Locks
    11
  - Memory Features
    16
  - Climate Controls
    17
  - Climate Control Systems
    17
  - Heated Seats
    17
  - Mirror Adjustment
    19
  - Parking Brake
    23
    
    Vehicle Features
    24
    
    Portable Audio Devices
    26
    
    Maintenance
    30
    
    Performance and Maintenance
    30
    
    Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    32
  - Onstar Overview
    33
    
    Windows
    35
    
    Keys and Locks
    36
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    37
    
    Power Door Locks
    41
    
    Safety Locks
    42
    
    Doors
    43
    
    Liftgate (Manual)
    43
    
    Liftgate (Power)
    44
    
    Vehicle Security
    47
    
    Immobilizer Operation
    48
    
    Exterior Mirrors
    49
    
    Power Mirrors
    49
    
    Convex Mirrors
    49
    
    Blind Spot Mirrors
    50
    
    Interior Mirrors
    51
    
    Park Tilt Mirrors
    51
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    51
    
    Windows
    52
    
    Power Windows
    53
    
    Sun Visors
    54
    
    Roof
    55
Seats and Restraints

57
- Head Restraints
  58
- Seats and Restraints
  58
- Front Seats
  59
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    60
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    61
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    61
  - Memory Seats
    63
  - Heated Front Seats
    65
- Rear Seats
  66
- Safety Belts
  68
  - Safety Belts
    69
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    69
    
    Properly
    71
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    71
  - Safety Belt Use During
    74
    
    Pregnancy
    74
  - Safety Belt Extender
    75
- Safety System Check
  75
- Replacing Safety Belt System
  76
- Safety Belt Care
  76
- Airbag System
  77
- Where Are the Airbags
  79
- When Should an Airbag
  80
  - Inflate
    80
- How Does an Airbag
  82
  - Restrain
    82
- What Makes an Airbag
  82
  - Inflate
    82
- What will You See after an
  82
- Passenger Sensing
  84
  - System
    84
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  88
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  89
- Airbag System Check
  90
- Replacing Airbag System
  90
  - Parts after a Crash
    90
- Child Restraints
  91
- Older Children
  91
- Infants and Young
  93
  - Children
    93
- Child Restraint Systems
  95
- Where to Put the Restraint
  97
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
  99
  - Latch System
    99
  - System
    102
- Replacing LATCH System
  105
  - Parts after a Crash
    105
- Securing Child Restraints
  106
  - (Rear Seat)
    106
  - (Front Passenger Seat)
    108
    
    Storage
    113
    
    Storage Compartments
    113
    
    Additional Storage Features
    114
    
    Roof Rack System
    114
Instruments and Controls

117
- Instruments and Controls
  119
  - Horn
    119
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    119
  - Rear Window Wiper
    121
  - Washer
    121
  - Compass
    121
  - Clock
    122
  - Power Outlets
    123
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  124
  - Instrument Cluster
    125
  - Speedometer
    126
  - Odometer
    126
  - Tachometer
    126
  - Fuel Gauge
    126
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    127
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    128
  - Indicator
    129
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    129
- Charging System Light
  130
  - Indicator Lamp
    131
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    131
- Brake System Warning
  133
  - Light
    133
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  134
- Lane Departure Warning
  134
  - Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
    134
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
  135
- Traction off Light
  135
- OFF Light
  136
- Traction Control System
  136
  - (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    136
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  137
- Tire Pressure Light
  137
- Fuel Economy Light
  138
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  138
- Security Light
  138
- Cruise Control Light
  139
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  139
- High-Beam on Light
  139
- Lamps on Reminder
  139
- Information Displays Driver Information
  140
  - Center (DIC)
    140
- Vehicle Messages
  143
- Brake System Messages
  144
- Compass Messages
  144
- Cruise Control Messages
  144
- Door Ajar Messages
  144
- Engine Cooling System
  145
  - Messages
    145
- Engine Oil Messages
  145
- Engine Power Messages
  146
- Fuel System Messages
  146
- Key and Lock Messages
  146
- Object Detection System
  146
  - Messages
    147
- Ride Control System
  147
  - Messages
    148
- Airbag System Messages
  148
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  148
- Safety Belt Messages
  148
- Service Vehicle Messages
  149
  - Transmission Messages
    149
  - Tire Messages
    149
  - Vehicle Personalization
    150
Lighting

155
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  155
- Lighting Features
  155
- Daytime Running
  156
  - Lamps (DRL)
    156
- Flash-To-Pass
  156
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  156
- Automatic Headlamp
  157
  - System
    157
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  157
- Turn and Lane-Change
  157
  - Signals
    157
- Fog Lamps
  158
- Interior Lighting
  158
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    158
  - Dome Lamps
    158
  - Reading Lamps
    159
- Lighting Features
  159
  - Entry Lighting
    159
  - Battery Load Management
    159
Infotainment System

161
- Introduction
  161
- Infotainment System
  162
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    162
  - Overview (Radio with CD)
    163
  - Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
    165
  - Operation
    170
- Radio
  174
  - AM-FM Radio
    174
  - With CD)
    174
  - AM-FM Radio
    176
  - Satellite Radio
    179
  - Radio Reception
    183
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    183
- Audio Players
  184
  - CD Player
    184
  - Mp3
    187
  - Auxiliary Devices
    188
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  194
- System
  194
- Bluetooth (Overview)
  196
- Phone
  196
- Controls)
  198
- Recognition)
  202
  - Agreements
    209
  - Air Vents
    211
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    213
  - Air Vents
    215
- Maintenance
  216
Driving and Operating

217
- Driving and Operating
  219
  - Defensive Driving
    219
  - Drunk Driving
    219
  - Control of a Vehicle
    220
  - Braking
    220
  - Steering
    220
  - Off-Road Recovery
    221
  - Loss of Control
    221
  - Off-Road Driving
    222
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    227
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    228
  - Highway Hypnosis
    228
  - Winter Driving
    229
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    231
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    232
- Starting and Operating
  237
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    237
  - Ignition Positions
    237
  - Starting the Engine
    240
  - Retained Accessory
    241
  - Power (RAP)
    241
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    241
  - Shifting into Park
    242
  - Shifting out of Park
    243
- Engine Exhaust
  244
- Automatic Transmission
  245
  - Manual Mode
    247
  - Fuel Economy Mode
    248
- Brakes
  249
- Drive Systems
  249
- Ride Control Systems
  251
  - Brake Assist
    251
  - System (TCS)
    251
  - System
    251
  - Hill Start Assist (Hsa
    251
  - Stabilitrak System
    253
- Cruise Control
  254
- Object Detection Systems
  257
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    257
    
    System
    257
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    259
  - Rear Vision
    261
    
    Camera (RVC)
    261
  - Lane Departure
    264
    
    Warning (LDW)
    266
  - Fuel
    267
  - Recommended Fuel
    267
  - Gasoline Specifications
    267
  - California Fuel
    268
    
    Requirements
    268
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    268
  - Fuel Additives
    268
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    269
  - Filling the Tank
    270
- General Towing
  272
  - Information
    272
  - Towing Tips
    273
- Trailer Towing
  276
- Towing Equipment
  278
- Add-On Electrical
  279
  - Equipment
    279
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  279
- Trailer Sway
  279
  - Control (TSC)
    279

Chevrolet 2012 Equinox Owner's Manual (428 pages)

2012

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 4.52 MB

Malfunction

117
- Table of Contents
  117
- Steering Wheel Controls
  118
- Horn
  119
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  119
  - Washer
    121
- Compass
  121
- Clock
  122
- Power Outlets
  123
- Odometer
  126
- Speedometer
  126
- Tachometer
  126
- Fuel Gauge
  127
- Indicators
  128
- Safety Belt Reminders
  128
- Airbag Readiness Light
  129
  - Indicator
    129
- Charging System Light
  130
  - Indicator Lamp
    131
  - Light
    133
- Warning Light
  134
- Traction off Light
  135
- Fuel Economy Light
  138
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  138
- Security Light
  138
- Cruise Control Light
  139
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  139
- High-Beam on Light
  139
- Lamps on Reminder
  139
- Center (DIC)
  140
- Messages
  143
- Messages
  145
- Messages
  146
- Messages
  147
- Messages
  148
Infotainment System

161
- Infotainment System
  162
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  162
- Overview (Radio with CD)
  163
- Overview
  165
  - Touchscreen)
    168
- Operation
  170
- Radio
  174
  - AM-FM Radio
    174
    
    With CD)
    174
  - AM-FM Radio (Radio Withcd and Touchscreen)
    176
  - Satellite Radio
    179
  - Radio Reception
    183
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    183
- Audio Players
  184
  - CD Player
    184
  - Mp3
    187
  - Auxiliary Devices
    188
- Rear Seat Infotainment
  194
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    194
    
    System
    194
- Phone
  196
  - Bluetooth (Overview)
    196
  - Bluetooth
    198
    
    Controls)
    198
  - Bluetooth
    202
    
    Recognition)
    202
- Trademarks and License Agreements
  209

Chevrolet 2012 Equinox Owner's Manual (93 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Car Navigation system | Size: 0.67 MB

Table of Contents
1
Infotainment System

3
- Introduction
  3
- Overview
  4
  - Navigation System Overview
    6
  - Infotainment Control Buttons
    7
  - Home Page
    8
  - Touch Screen Buttons
    8
  - Home Page Features
    10
  - Cleaning the Display
    13
  - Deleting Personal Information
    13
  - English and Metric Unit Conversion
    13
  - Languages
    13
- AM-FM Radio
  14
  - Audio Source
    14
  - Playing the Radio
    14
  - Adjusting the Speakers
    15
  - Navigation Audio System
    15
  - Setting the Tone
    15
  - Tone Settings
    15
  - EQ Settings
    16
  - Finding a Station
    16
  - Seeking a Station
    16
  - XM (if Equipped)
    17
  - Changing the Sources
    18
  - Storing Radio Station Presets
    18
  - Mixed-Band Presets
    19
  - Radio Data System (RDS)
    20
  - Radio Settings
    20
- Satellite Radio
  20
  - Adding or Removing Categories
    21
  - CD Player
    21
    
    Loading and Ejecting Discs
    22
    
    Playing an Audio CD
    22
    
    Error Messages
    23
    
    MP3 Music Menu
    24
    
    Playing an MP3 CD
    24
    
    Empty Folders
    25
    
    File System and Naming
    25
    
    No Folder
    25
    
    Root Directory
    25
  - Auxiliary Devices
    26
    
    Playing from a USB
    26
    
    USB MP3 Player and USB Drives
    26
    
    USB Menu
    27
    
    Playing from an Ipod
    28
    
    Ipod Menu
    29
    
    Composers
    30
    
    Song Titles
    30
    
    Using the Navigation System
    30
    
    Heading Indicator
    31
    
    Map Modes
    31
    
    Pois Nearby
    32
    
    Show Pois on Map
    32
    
    Switch Route Time/Destination
    32
    
    Traffic
    32
    
    Current Position Information
    33
    
    Destination Information
    33
    
    Map Adjustments
    33
    
    Map Scales
    33
- Audio Players
  21
  - XM Categories
    21
  - Detailed Areas
    34
- Maps
  34
- Scroll Features
  34
- Navigation Symbols
  35
  - Destination
    37
    
    Driving on a Route
    37
    
    Urgent Maneuver Alert
    37
    
    Address Entry
    38
    
    Alpha-Numeric Keyboard
    38
    
    Entering by POI Name
    40
    
    Points of Interest (POI)
    40
    
    Address Book
    41
    
    Previous Destinations
    41
    
    Latitude/Longitude Coordinates
    42
    
    Adding a Favorite Route
    43
    
    Favorite Routes
    43
    
    Selecting a Favorite Route
    43
    
    To Change the Route Name
    43
    
    Destination Confirmation
    44
    
    My Home
    44
    
    Pick from Map
    44
    
    Cancel Guidance
    45
    
    Destination Menu with Route Guidance Active
    45
    
    Waypoint List
    45
    
    Avoid List
    46
    
    Route Options
    46
    
    Turn List
    46
    
    Voice Prompt
    46
    
    To Add a Waypoint
    47
    
    To Delete a Waypoint
    47
    
    Onstar Destination Download
    48
    
    Route Guidance Not Active
    48
    
    Using Destination Download
    48
- Configure Menu
  49
  - Route Guidance Active
    49
  - Time and Date Settings
    50
  - Add/Remove XM Categories
    51
  - Navigation Settings
    51
  - Phone Settings
    51
  - Navigation Settings Button
    52
  - Traffic Settings
    53
  - Traffic Conditions
    54
  - Traffic Flow
    54
  - Alert if Better Route Available
    55
  - Delete Saved Destinations
    56
  - Guidance Alert
    56
  - Vehicle Settings
    56
  - XM Navtraffic
    57
  - Current Condition
    58
  - XM Weather (if Equipped)
    58
  - Extended Forecast
    59
  - Weather Alerts
    59
  - Weather Along the Route
    59
  - Weather Around Other Cities
    59
  - Photo Viewer
    60
  - Global Positioning System (GPS)
    61
  - Problems with Route Guidance
    62
- Vehicle Positioning
  62
- If the System Needs Service
  63
- Map Data Updates
  63
- Voice Recognition
  64
- Phone
  65
  - Bluetooth
    65
    
    Infotainment Controls
    65
    
    Pairing a Phone
    66
    
    Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
    66
    
    Deleting a Paired Phone
    66
  - Using Voice Recognition
    66
    
    Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers
    67
    
    Connecting to a Different Phone
    67
    
    Using the Store Command
    67
    
    Using the Digit Store Command
    68
    
    Using the Delete Command
    68
    
    Listing Stored Numbers
    68
    
    Making a Call
    68
    
    Using the Dial or Call Command
    69
    
    Using the Digit Dial Command
    69
    
    Using the Re Dial Command
    69
    
    Receiving a Call
    69
    
    Three Way Calling
    70
    
    Ending a Call
    70
    
    Muting a Call
    70
    
    Transferring a Call
    70
    
    Voice Pass-Thru
    71
    
    Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    71
    
    Clearing the System
    71
  - Pairing a Phone Using the Infotainment System
    72
    
    Linking to a Different Phone
    75
    
    Enter Number
    77
    
    Phone Book
    78
    
    Call Lists
    78
    
    Accepting or Declining an Incoming Call
    80
    
    Call Waiting
    80
    
    Switching Calls
    80
    
    Conference Calling
    81
    
    Mute or Unmute a Call
    82
- Trademarks and License Agreements
  83

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