Chevrolet GMC Equinox 2013 Manuals

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Chevrolet GMC Equinox 2013 Owner's Manual (389 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.61 MB

Table of Contents
1
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Introduction
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
4
In Brief Contents
7
Instrument Panel
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Starting the Vehicle
10
Base Radio Shown, Uplever Similar
11
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Door Locks
11
Base Radio Shown, Uplevel Similar
12
Manual Liftgate Operation
12
Power Liftgate Operation
12
Windows
12
Eight-Way Power Seat
13
Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar
13
Four-Way Power Seat
13
Seat Adjustment
13
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
14
Power Reclining Seatbacks
14
Reclining Seatbacks
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Heated Seats
15
Memory Features
15
Uplevel Climate Control System Shown, Base Similar
15
Exterior
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Safety Belts
16
Interior
17
Interior Lighting
17
Reading Lamps
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
18
Climate Controls
19
Remote Window Wiper/Washer
19
Automatic Climate Control System
20
Parking Brake
20
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
21
Fuel Economy Mode
21
Transmission
21
Vehicle Features
21
Portable Audio Devices
22
Satellite Radio
22
Setting the Clock
22
Storing a Favorite Station
22
Bluetooth
23
Stering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Infotainment System
24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
25
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
25
Power Outlets
26
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
26
Roof Rack System
26
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
26
Performance and Maintenance
27
Stabilitrack System
27
Traction Control System (TCS)
27
Universal Remote System
27
Engine Oil Life System
28
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
28
Resetting the Oil Life System
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
29
Roadside Assistance and Onstar
29
Roadside Assitance Program
29
Keys and Locks
31
Keys, Doors and Windows Contents
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
33
RKE Without Remote Start Shown
33
Battery Replacement
34
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
34
Extending Engine Run Time
35
Shutting the Engine off after a Remote Start
35
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
35
Conditions in Which Remote Start will Not Work
36
Remote Start Ready
36
Power Door Locks
37
Doors
38
Liftgate
38
Safety Locks
38
Manual Liftgate
39
Power Liftgate
39
Obstacle Detection Features
41
Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode
41
Arming the System
42
Manual Operation of Power Liftgate
42
Vehicle Alarm System
42
Vehicle Security
42
Disarming the System
43
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
43
Immobilizer Operation
43
Convex Mirrors
44
Exterior Mirrors
44
Power Mirrors
44
Blind Spot Mirrors
45
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
45
Heated Mirrors
45
Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind Spot Mirror
45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
46
Interior Mirrors
46
Manual Rearview Mirror
46
Park Tilt Mirrors
46
Express down Windows
47
Power Windows
47
Roof
48
Sun Visors
48
Sunroof
48
Window Lockout
48
Anti-Pinch Feature
49
Express-Open/Express-Close
49
Seats and Restraints Contents
51
Front Seats
52
Head Restraints
52
Rear Seats
53
Eight-Way Power Seats
54
Power Seat Adjustment
54
Lumbar Adjustment
55
Power Lumbar
55
Memory Seats
56
Power Recliningg Seatbacks
56
Recalling Button Memory Positions
57
Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Memory Remote Recall)
57
Storing Button Memory Positions
57
Easy Exit Driver Seat
58
Heated Front Seats
58
Remote Start Heated Seats
59
Split Folding Seatbacks
59
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
61
Why Safety Belts Work
61
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
62
Lap-Shoulder Belt
62
Safety Belt Pretensioners
64
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
64
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
66
Safety Belt Care
67
Safety Belt Extender
67
Safety System Check
67
Airbag System
68
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
68
Where Are the Airbags?
70
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar
71
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
73
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
73
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
74
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
78
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
78
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
80
Airbag System Check
81
Child Restraints
82
Older Children
82
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
82
Infants and Young Children
84
Booster Seats
87
Child Restraint Systems
87
Forward-Facing Child Seat
87
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
87
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
88
Where to Put the Restraint
88
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
90
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
91
Top Tether Anchor
91
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
92
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
95
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
96
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
99
Armrest Retaining Strap
101
Cupholders
103
Instrument Panel Storage
103
Storage Compartments
103
Storage Contents
103
Additioal Storage Features
104
Cargo Cover
104
Cargo Tie-Downs
104
Convenience Net
104
Instruments and Controls Contents
107
Table of Contents
107
Steering Wheel Controls
108
Horn
109
Windshield Wiper/Washer
109
Compass
110
- Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  110
- Clock
  111
- Setting the Clock with Date Display
  111
- Setting the Clock Without Date Display
  111
Power Outlets
112
Fuel Gauge
115
- Egine Coolant
  116
- Indicators
  116
- Temperature Gauge
  116
Odometer
115
Speedometer
115
Tachometer
115
- Airbag Readiness Light
  117
- Driver Safety Belt Reminder
  117
Instrument Cluster
117
- Passenger Airbag Status
  117
- Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
  117
Safety Belt Reminders
117
Airbag Readiness Light
118
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
118
Charging System Light
119
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  119
- Light Flashing
  120
- Light on Steady
  120
- Brake System Warning Light
  121
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  121
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  122
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
  123
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
  123
- Traction off Light
  123
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  124
- Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
  124
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  125
- Tire Pressure Light
  125
- When the Light Flashes First and then Is on Steady
  125
- When the Light Is on Steady
  125
- Fuel Economy Light
  126
Low Fuel Warning Light
126
Cruise Control Light
127
Front Fog Lamp Light
127
High-Beam on Light
127
Lamps on Reminder
127
Center (DIC)
128
- DIC Buttons
  128
- DIC Operation and Displays
  128
- Information Displays
  128
- Trip/Fuel/Menu Items
  128
- Average Fuel Economy
  129
- Best Average Fuel Economy
  129
- Digital Speedometer
  129
- Fuel Range
  129
- Navigation
  130
- Timer
  130
- Unit
  130
- Vehicle Information Menu Items
  130
- Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
  131
- Low Battery
  131
- Service Battery Charging System
  131
- Vehicle Messages
  131
- Brake System Messages
  132
- Compass Messages
  132
- Cruise Control Messages
  132
- Door Ajar Messages
  132
- Coolant Level Low Add Coolant
  133
- Egine Overheated - Idle Engine
  133
- Engine Oil Messages
  133
- Engine Overheated - Stop Engine
  133
- Engine Power Messages
  134
- Fuel System Messages
  134
- Key and Lock Messages
  134
- Object Detection System Messages
  134
- All Wheel Drive off
  135
- Park Assist off
  135
- Ride Control System Message
  135
- Service Front Camera
  135
- Airbag System Messages
  136
- Security Messages
  136
- Stabilitrac off
  136
- Tire Messages
  136
- Service Transmission
  137
- Transmission Hot - Idle Engine
  137
- Transmission Messages
  137
- Vehicle Reminder Messages
  137
- Auto Fan Speed
  138
- Climate and Air Quality
  138
- Entering the Personalization Menus
  138
- Vehicle Personalization
  138
- Air Conditioning Mode
  139
- Auto Defog
  139
- Auto Rear Defog
  139
- Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
  139
- Chime Volume
  140
- Collision/Detection Systems
  140
- Comfort and Convenience
  140
- Reverse Tilt Mirror
  140
- Exit Lighting
  141
- Languages
  141
- Lighting
  141
- Vehicle Locator Lighs
  141
- Delayed Door Lock
  142
- Remote Lock Feedback
  142
- Remote Lock/Unlock/Start
  142
- Remote Unlock Light Feedback
  142
- Return to Factory Settings
  143
- Universal Remote System Programming
  143
- Programming the Universal Remote System
  144
- "Learn" or "Smart" Button
  145
- Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
  145
- Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons
  146
- Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button
  146
- Universal Remote System Operation
  146
- Using the Universal Remote System
  146
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  147
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
  147
- Lighting Contents
  147
- Automatic Headlamp System
  148
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
  148
- Flash-To-Pass
  148
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  149
- Lights on with Wipers
  149
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
  149
- Dome Lamps
  150
- Fog Lamps
  150
- Instrument Panel Illumination Control
  150
- Battery Load Management
  151
- Entry Lighting
  151
- Lighting Features
  151
- Infotainment System Contents
  153
- Infotainment System
  154
- Navigation System
  154
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  154
- Overview
  155
- Menu System
  156
- Operation
  156
  - Turning the System on or off
    156
  - Volume Control
    156
  - Audio Settings
    157
  - System Settings
    158
- AM-FM Radio
  159
  - Radio Menus
    160
  - RDS (Radio Data System)
    160
  - Selecting a Band
    160
  - Selecting a Station
    160
  - Control Buttons
    161
  - Siriusxm Satellite Radio Service
    161
  - Storing a Station as a Favorite
    161
  - Removing or Adding Categories
    162
  - Siriusxm Messages
    163
  - Fm
    164
- Radio Reception
  164
- Audio Players
  165
- CD Player
  165
- Cellular Phone Usage
  165
- Multi-Band Antenna
  165
  - Loading and Ejecting Discs
    166
  - Error Messages
    167
- Mp3
  167
- Auxiliary Devices
  169
  - Playing from a USB Port
    169
  - Playing from an Ipod
    171
- Bluetooth (Overview)
  173
- Phone
  173
  - Playing from an Iphone
    173
  - Bluetooth Controls
    174
  - Audio System
    175
  - Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
    175
  - Pairing
    175
  - Voice Recognition
    175
  - Making a Call
    177
  - Making a Call Using Phone Book
    177
  - Accepting or Declining a Call
    178
  - Call Waiting
    178
  - Conference Calling
    178
  - Muting a Call
    178
  - Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
    179
  - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
    179
  - Using Voice Recognition
    179
  - Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers
    181
  - Listing Stored Numbers
    182
  - Receiving a Call
    183
  - Three-Way Calling
    183
  - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    184
  - Transferring a Call
    184
  - Voice Pass-Thru
    184
- Trademarks and License Agreements
  185
  - Climate Control Systems
    187
  - Climate Controls Contents
    187
  - Air Conditioning
    188
  - Rear Window Defogger
    188
  - Automatic Operation
    189
  - Manual Operation
    190
  - Temperature Control
    190
  - Remote Start Climate Control Operation
    191
  - Sensors
    191
  - Center Air Vents
    192
  - Maintenance
    192
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    192
  - Side Air Vents
    192
  - Driving and Operating Contents
    195
  - Distracted Driving
    196
  - Driving Information
    196
  - Braking
    197
  - Control of a Vehicle
    197
  - Defensive Driving
    197
  - Drunk Driving
    197
  - Curve Tips
    198
  - Electric Power Steering (2.4L L4 Engine)
    198
  - Hydraulic Power Steering (3.6L V6 Engine)
    198
  - Steering
    198
  - Loss of Control
    199
  - Off-Road Recovery
    199
  - Skidding
    199
  - Steering in Emergencies
    199
  - Before Driving Off-Road
    200
  - Off-Road Driving
    200
  - Driving on Hills
    201
  - Environmental Concerns
    201
  - Loading the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
    201
  - Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
    203
  - After Off-Road Driving
    204
  - Driving in Water
    204
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    204
  - Highway Hypnosis
    205
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    205
  - Hydroplaning
    205
  - Other Rainy Weather Tips
    205
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    206
  - Winter Driving
    206
  - Blizzard Conditions
    207
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    208
  - Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out
    208
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    208
  - Label Example
    209
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    209
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    209
  - Certification Label
    211
  - Ignitio Positions
    213
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    213
  - Starting and Operating
    213
  - Key Lock Release
    215
  - Staring the Engine
    215
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    216
  - Starting Procedure
    216
  - Egine Coolant Heater
    217
  - Shifting into Park
    217
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    217
  - Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
    218
  - Torque Lock
    218
  - Engine Exhaust
    219
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    219
  - Shifting out of Park
    219
  - Automatic Transmission
    220
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    220
  - Manual Mode
    222
  - All-Wheel Drive
    223
  - Drive Systems
    223
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    224
  - Brakes
    224
  - Braking in Emergencies
    224
  - Using ABS
    224
  - Brake Assist
    225
  - Hill Start Assit (HSA)
    225
  - Ride Control Systems
    226
  - Stabilitrak System
    227
  - Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    230
  - Redusing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    230
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    230
  - Setting Cruise Control
    230
  - Ending Cruise Control
    231
  - Object Detection Systems
    231
  - Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
    231
  - Using Cruise Control on Hills
    231
  - Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
    232
  - Collision Alert
    233
  - Selecting the Alert Timing
    233
  - Tailgate Alert
    233
  - Unnecessary Alerts
    233
  - Cleaning the System
    234
  - How the System Works
    234
  - Turning the System on and off
    234
  - Service Parking Assist
    235
  - When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
    235
  - Guidelines
    236
  - Turning the Rear Vision Camera System on or off
    236
  - Rear Vision Camera Error Messages
    237
  - Rear Vision Camera Location
    237
  - Service Rear Vision Camera System
    237
  - Front Camera Blocked, Clean Windshield
    240
  - Fuel
    240
  - Lane Departure System Unavailable
    240
  - LDW Messages
    240
  - California Fuel Requirements
    241
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    241
  - Gasoline Specifications
    241
  - Recommended Fuel
    241
  - Filling the Tank
    243
  - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    245
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    245
  - General Towing Information
    245
  - Towing
    245
  - Following Distance
    246
  - Towing with a Stability Control System
    246
  - Backing up
    247
  - Making Turns
    247
  - Passing
    247
  - Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    247
  - Leaving after Parking on a Hill
    248
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    248
  - Parking on Hills
    248
  - Trailer Towing
    248
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    249
  - Hitches
    250
  - Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
    250
  - Towing Equipment
    250
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    251
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    251
  - Safety Chains
    251
  - Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
    251
  - Vehicle Care Contents
    253
  - Accessories and Modifications
    254
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    254
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    254
  - General Information
    254
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    255
  - Vehicle Checks
    255
  - Hood
    256
  - Engine Compartment Overview (2.4L L4 Engine)
    257
  - Vehicle Care (3.6L V6 Engine)
    259
  - Engine Cover
    260
  - Engine Oil
    260
  - Checking Engine Oil
    261
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    261
  - Selecting the Right Engine Oil
    262
  - Viscosity Grade
    262
  - Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
    263
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    263
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    263
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    264
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    264
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    264
  - How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    264
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    265
  - How to Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    265
  - Cooling System
    266
  - Engine Coolant
    267
  - What to Use
    267
  - Checking Coolant
    268
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    268
  - Engine Overheating
    270
  - If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    270
  - If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
    270
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    271
  - Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)
    271
  - Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine)
    271
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    271
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    272
  - Washer Fluid
    272
  - Brake Adjustment
    273
  - Brake Fluid
    273
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    273
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    273
  - What to Add
    274
  - Battery
    275
  - Starter Switch Check
    275
  - Transfer Case
    275
  - Vehicle Storage
    275
  - Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
    276
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    276
  - Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
    276
  - Front Wiper Blade Replacement
    277
  - Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
    277
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    277
  - Headlamp Aiming
    278
  - Bulb Replacement
    279
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    279
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back up Lamps
    280
  - Bulb Assembly
    281
  - Lamp Assembly
    281
  - License Plate Lamp
    281
  - Electrical System
    282
  - Fuses
    282
  - Replacement Bulbs
    282
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    283
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    286
  - Wheels and Tires
    288
  - All-Season Tires
    289
  - Winter Tires
    289
  - DOT Tire Data of Manufacture
    290
  - Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
    290
  - Summer Tires
    290
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    290
  - Compact Spare Tire Example
    291
  - Tire Designations
    292
  - Tire Size
    292
  - Tire Terminology and Definitions
    293
  - Tire Pressure
    295
  - How to Check
    296
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    296
  - When to Check
    296
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    298
  - TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
    299
  - TPMS Sensor Matching Process
    299
  - Tire Inspection
    300
  - Tire Rotation
    301
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    302
  - Buying New Tires
    303
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    304
  - Treadwear
    305
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    305
  - Temperature - A, B, C
    306
  - Traction - AA, A, B, C
    306
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    306
  - Tire Chains
    307
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    307
  - Wheel Replacement
    307
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    308
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  309
  - Coin/Pierce Jack One-Piece Wrench
    310
  - Hex-Head Jack with Three-Piece Wrench
    310
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    310
  - Tire Changing
    310
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    311
  - Hex Head Jack and Wrench
    312
  - Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench
    313
- Compact Spare Tire
  313
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    315
  - Compact Spare Tire
    316
- Jump Starting
  317
- Jumper Cable Removal
  319
- Dinghy Towing
  320
- Recreational Vehicle Towing
  320
- Towing the Vehicle
  320
- Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
  322
- Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles)
  322
- Towing the Vehicle from the Rear
  322
- Appearance Care
  323
- Exterior Care
  323
- Finishing Care
  323
- Washing the Vehicle
  323
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses and Emblems
  324
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
  324
- Weatherstrips
  324
- Windshield and Wiper Blades
  324
- Chemical Pait Spotting
  326
- Finish Damage
  326
- Interior Care
  326
- Coated Moldings
  327
- Fabric/Carpet/Suede
  327
- Interior Glass
  327
- Speaker Covers
  327
- Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces and Vehicle Information and Radio Displays
  328
- Istrument Panel, Leather Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces
  328
- Care of Safety Belts
  329
- Cargo Cover and Convenience Net
  329
- Floor Mats
  329
- Removing and Replacing the Floor Mat
  330
- Service and Maintenance Contents
  331
- Engine Oil Change
  333
- Maintenance Schedule
  333
- Owner Checks and Services
  333
- Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 Km/7500 MI
  333
- Mainteance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal
  335
- Footnotes - Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal
  336
- Mainteance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe
  337
- Footnotes - Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe
  338
- Special Application Services
  338
- Additional Maintenance and Care
  339
- Belts
  339
- Fluids
  339
- Hoses
  340
- Lamps
  340
- Shocks and Struts
  340
- Tires
  340
- Vehicle Care
  341
- Windshield
  341
- Wiper Blades
  341
- Recommended Fluids, Lubricants and Parts
  342
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  343
- Maintenance Records
  345
- Engine Identification
  347
- Service Parts Identification Label
  347
- Technical Data Contents
  347
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
  347
- Capacities and Specifications
  348
- Vehicle Data
  348
- Engine Specifications
  349
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  350
- Customer Information Contents
  351
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure
  351
- Customer Assistance Offices
  353
- Coverage
  356
- Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
  356
- Services Provided
  356
- Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased Vehicles
  356
- Alternative Service
  357
- Courtesy Transportation Program
  357
- Scheduling Service Appointments
  357
- Trip Interruption Benefits and Assitance
  357
- Additional Program Information
  358
- Public Transportation of Fuel Reimbursement
  358
- Shuttle Service
  358
- Transportation Options
  358
- Collision Damage Repair
  359
- Collision Parts
  359
- Insuring the Vehicle
  359
- Repair Facility
  359
- If a Crash Occurs
  360
- Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
  360
- Current and Past Models
  361
- Owner Information
  361
- Service Manuals
  361
- Service Publications Ordering Information
  361
- Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
  362
- Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
  363
- Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
  363
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  363
- Event Data Recorders
  364
- Onstar
  364
- Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
  365
- Radio Frequency Statement
  365
- Onstar Contents
  367
- Onstar Overview
  367
- Emergency
  368
- Onstar Services
  368
- Security
  368
- Turn-By-Turn Navigation
  368
- Cancel Route
  369
- Other Navigation Services Available from Onstar
  369
- Route Preview
  369
- Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
  369
- Calling 911 Emergency
  370
- Connections
  370
- Hands-Free Calling
  370
- Retrieve My Number
  370
- Diagnostics
  371
- Onstar Additional Information
  371
- Onstar Mobile App
  371
- Transferring Service
  371
- Onstar Personal Identification Number (PIN)
  372
- Onstar.com
  372
- Services for Peope with Disabilities
  372
- TTY Users
  372
- Cellular and GPS Antennas
  373
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
  373
- Potential Issues
  373
- Uable to Connect to Onstar Message
  373
- Onstar - Libcurl and Unzip Acknowledgements
  374
- Privacy
  374
- Index
  377

Chevrolet GMC Equinox 2013 Owner's Manual (388 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.76 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Using this Manual
  3
- Index
  4
  - Onstar
    5
  - Exterior Lighting
    7
  - In Brief
    7
  - Lighting
    7
- Information
  9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
  - Climate Control Systems
    15
  - Climate Controls
    15
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    15
  - Heated Seats
    15
  - Memory Features
    15
  - Mirror Adjustment
    16
  - Passenger Sensing System
    16
  - Vehicle Features
    21
  - Portable Audio Devices
    22
  - Cruise Control
    24
  - Infotainment System
    24
  - Maintenance
    27
  - Performance and Maintenance
    27
- Onstar Overview
  29
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Keys and Locks

31
- Windows
  31
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    33
  - Keys, Doors, and Windows
    40
- System
  42
- Vehicle Security
  42
  - Vehicle Alarm System
    42
  - Immobilizer
    43
  - Immobilizer Operation
    43
- Exterior Mirrors
  44
  - Convex Mirrors
    44
  - Power Mirrors
    44
  - Heated Mirrors
    45
  - Blind Spot Mirrors
    45
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview
    46
- Interior Mirrors
  46
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    46
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    46
  - Windows
    47
  - Power Windows
    47
  - Sun Visors
    48
  - Sunroof
    48
3-1 Seats and

51
- Head Restraints
  52
- Seats and
  52
- Front Seats
  53
  - Seat Adjustment
    53
- Rear Seats
  53
  - Rear Seats
    59
  - Safety Belts
    60
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    62
  - Properly
    62
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    62
- Safety Belt Use During
  66
  - Pregnancy
    66
- Safety Belt Care
  67
- Safety Belt Extender
  67
- Safety System Check
  67
- Airbag System
  68
- Replacing Safety Belt System
  68
- Where Are the Airbags
  70
- When Should an Airbag
  72
  - Inflate
    72
- How Does an Airbag
  73
  - Restrain
    73
- What Makes an Airbag
  73
  - Inflate
    73
- What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
  74
- Passenger Sensing
  75
  - System
    75
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
  80
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
  80
- Airbag System Check
  81
- Child Restraints
  82
- Older Children
  82
- Replacing Airbag System
  82
  - Parts after a Crash
    82
- Infants and Young
  84
  - Children
    84
- Child Restraint Systems
  87
- Where to Put the Restraint
  88
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
  90
  - Latch System
    90
  - System
    92
- Replacing LATCH System
  95
  - Parts after a Crash
    95
- Securing Child Restraints
  96
  - (Front Passenger Seat)
    96
  - (Rear Seat)
    99
    
    Storage
    103
    
    Storage Compartments
    103
    
    Additional Storage Features
    104
    
    Roof Rack System
    104
Instruments and Controls

107
- Horn
  109
- Instruments and Controls
  109
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  109
- Compass
  110
- Rear Window Wiper
  110
- Washer
  110
- Clock
  111
- Power Outlets
  112
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  113
- Instrument Cluster
  114
- Fuel Gauge
  115
- Odometer
  115
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  116
- Airbag Readiness Light
  117
  - Indicator
    118
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    118
- Safety Belt Reminders
  117
- Charging System Light
  119
  - Indicator Lamp
    119
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    119
- Brake System Warning
  121
  - Light
    121
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  122
  - Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
    122
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
  123
- Lane Departure Warning
  123
  - (LDW) Light
    123
- Traction off Light
  123
- OFF Light
  124
- Traction Control System
  124
  - (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
    124
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  125
- Tire Pressure Light
  125
- Fuel Economy Light
  126
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  126
- Security Light
  126
- Cruise Control Light
  127
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  127
- High-Beam on Light
  127
- Lamps on Reminder
  127
- Information Displays Driver Information
  128
  - Center (DIC)
    128
- Vehicle Messages
  131
  - Messages
    132
- Brake System Messages
  132
- Compass Messages
  132
- Cruise Control Messages
  132
- Door Ajar Messages
  132
- Engine Cooling System
  132
- Engine Oil Messages
  133
- Engine Power Messages
  134
- Fuel System Messages
  134
- Key and Lock Messages
  134
- Object Detection System
  134
  - Messages
    134
- Ride Control System
  135
  - Messages
    135
- Airbag System Messages
  136
- Security Messages
  136
- Service Vehicle Messages
  136
- Tire Messages
  136
- Transmission Messages
  137
- Vehicle Reminder
  137
  - Messages
    137
    
    Vehicle Personalization
    138
    
    Universal Remote System
    143
    
    Universal Remote System Operation
    146
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Exterior Lighting

147
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  147
- Lighting Features
  147
- Automatic Headlamp
  148
  - System
    148
- Daytime Running
  148
  - Lamps (DRL)
    148
- Flash-To-Pass
  148
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  149
- Turn and Lane-Change
  149
  - Signals
    149
- Fog Lamps
  150
- Interior Lighting
  150
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    150
  - Dome Lamps
    150
  - Reading Lamps
    151
- Lighting Features
  151
  - Entry Lighting
    151
  - Battery Load Management
    151
Infotainment System

153
- Introduction
  153
- Infotainment System
  154
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  154
- Overview
  155
- Operation
  156
- AM-FM Radio
  159
- Radio
  159
- Satellite Radio
  161
- Radio Reception
  164
- Audio Players
  165
- CD Player
  165
- Multi-Band Antenna
  165
- Mp3
  167
- Auxiliary Devices
  169
- Bluetooth (Overview)
  173
  - Phone
    173
  - Controls)
    175
  - Recognition)
    179
    
    Agreements
    185
    
    Air Vents
    187
- Maintenance
  187
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    189
  - Air Vents
    192
Driving and Operating

195
- Driving Information
  196
- Driving and Operating
  197
  - Defensive Driving
    197
  - Drunk Driving
    197
  - Control of a Vehicle
    197
  - Steering
    198
  - Off-Road Recovery
    199
  - Loss of Control
    199
  - Off-Road Driving
    200
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    204
  - Highway Hypnosis
    205
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    205
  - Winter Driving
    206
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    208
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    208
- Starting and Operating
  213
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    213
  - Ignition Positions
    213
  - Starting the Engine
    215
  - Retained Accessory
    216
  - Power (RAP)
    216
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    217
- Shifting into Park
  217
- Engine Exhaust
  219
- Shifting out of Park
  219
  - That Burn
    219
- Automatic Transmission
  220
- Manual Mode
  222
- Drive Systems
  223
  - Fuel Economy Mode
    223
  - All-Wheel Drive
    223
    
    Brakes
    224
    
    System (ABS)
    224
  - Parking Brake
    225
  - Brake Assist
    225
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    225
    
    System (TCS)
    226
- Ride Control Systems
  226
  - Stabilitrak System
    227
  - System
    228
  - Cruise Control
    229
  - Object Detection Systems
    231
    
    Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
    231
    
    Camera (RVC)
    235
    
    Rear Vision
    235
    
    System
    235
    
    Lane Departure
    238
    
    Warning (LDW)
    238
    
    Fuel
    240
    
    California Fuel
    241
    
    Fuel Additives
    241
    
    Fuels in Foreign Countries
    241
    
    Gasoline Specifications
    241
    
    Recommended Fuel
    241
    
    Requirements
    241
    
    Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    242
    
    Filling the Tank
    243
    
    Container
    245
    
    Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    245
    
    Filling a Portable Fuel
    245
    
    General Towing
    245
    
    Information
    245
    
    Trailer Towing
    248
    
    Towing Equipment
    250
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  251

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