Engine Oil Life System; E85 Or Flexfuel; Driving For Better Fuel; Economy - Chevrolet Equinox 2016 Manual

22 In Brief
Vehicle Load Limits 0 155. The
warning light will remain on until the
tire pressure is corrected.
The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 237.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life 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.
See Engine Oil Life System 0 206.

E85 or FlexFuel

Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can
use either unleaded gasoline or
ethanol fuel containing up to 85%
ethanol (E85). See E85 or FlexFuel
0 186. For all other vehicles, use
only the unleaded gasoline
described under Fuel 0 184.

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.
Always follow posted speed
limits or drive more slowly when
conditions require.
Keep vehicle tires properly
inflated.
Combine several trips into a
single trip.