Chevrolet 2011 Equinox Owner's Manual

Chevrolet 2011 Equinox Owner's Manual

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  • Page 117: Table Of Contents

    Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ..5-2 Horn ......5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer .
  • Page 118: Steering Wheel Controls

    Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-28 Tire Messages ....5-28 Transmission Messages ..5-29 Vehicle Reminder Messages ....5-29 Vehicle Personalization .
  • Page 119: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    or the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. Press to select an audio source. Toggle up or down to select the next or previous favorite radio station or CD/MP3 track.
  • Page 120: Compass

    The rear wiper controls are on the end of the windshield wiper lever. Press the upper or lower portion of the button to control the rear wiper and rear wiper delay. The system turns off when the button is returned to the middle position.
  • Page 121 The infotainment system controls, located on the instrument panel, are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. information about how to use the menu system. 1. Turn the infotainment system ON. 2. Press the CONFIG button and select Time and Date Settings.
  • Page 122: Power Outlets

    The infotainment system controls, located on the instrument panel, are used to access the time and date settings through the menu system. information about how to use the menu system. 1. Turn the infotainment system ON. 2. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings, or press button.
  • Page 123 When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation instructions included with the equipment. See Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
  • Page 125: Speedometer

    The vehicle's speed can be selected to display on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and the speedometer in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). Telltales on the speedometer indicate whether kilometers or miles were chosen. The DIC will show the vehicle's speed after the limit on the speedometer has been reached.
  • Page 126: Safety Belt Reminders

    This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine. If the indicator needle moves to the hot side of the gauge toward the colored line, the engine is too hot. If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
  • Page 127: Airbag Readiness Light

    The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt.
  • Page 128: Charging System Light

    as a system check. If you are using remote start to start the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may not see the system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag.
  • Page 129 A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
  • Page 130 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible.
  • Page 131: Light

    The vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD II (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down.
  • Page 132: Stabilitrak ® Off Light

    For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have it fixed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem. If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
  • Page 133 StabiliTrak system is off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak system and the warning light turns off. Check the DIC for applicable messages. See more information. for more information. The StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light come on briefly when the engine is started.
  • Page 134 This indicates that there may be a problem with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. for more information. Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
  • Page 135: Low Fuel Warning Light

    This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light is a circle located on the fuel gauge. This light comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low on fuel.
  • Page 136: Cruise Control Light

    The front fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See for more information. For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use.
  • Page 137 It also shows the shift lever position, the odometer, and the direction the vehicle is driving. Press this button to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. Use these buttons to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move along the page as you scroll through the items.
  • Page 138 This display shows the current fuel economy in either liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number reflects only the fuel economy that the vehicle has right now and changes frequently as driving conditions change. Unlike average economy, this display cannot be reset.
  • Page 139 The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). more information. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
  • Page 140: Messages

    This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this message is displayed.
  • Page 141: Messages

    A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. Close the door completely. This message will display along with a hood open symbol when the hood is open.
  • Page 142 This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System. information on how to reset the system.
  • Page 143: Messages

    On some models, this message displays when the fuel economy mode has been turned on by pressing the eco button near the shift lever. See for more information. This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible.
  • Page 144: Messages

    This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. This message displays when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. See for more information. This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly.
  • Page 145 This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See for more information. This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle tires is low. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire.
  • Page 146 The audio system controls are used to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. Press to access the Configuration Settings Menu. Press the center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn the knob to scroll through the menus.
  • Page 147 This will allow you to select whether or not the air conditioning comes on automatically the next time the vehicle is started. On means that the air conditioning will be on at start up, regardless of whether it was on or off the last time the vehicle was turned off.
  • Page 148 When on, both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left in reverse.
  • Page 149 This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Exit Lighting is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes.
  • Page 150 This allows selection of what type of feedback is given when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Press the MENU/SELECT knob when Remote Lock Feedback is highlighted. Turn the knob to select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment ....7-2 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..7-2 Overview (Radio with CD) ..7-3 Overview (Radio with CD/ DVD/MEM) .
  • Page 158: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio system's features. WARNING Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.
  • Page 159: Overview (Radio With Cd)

    Overview (Radio with CD) Infotainment System A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. C. RADIO/BAND Changes the band while listening to the radio.
  • Page 160: Fav

    Infotainment System Radio: Opens the favorites list. G. TONE Opens the tone menu. H. CONFIG Opens the settings menu. MENU/SEL Press: Opens the menus and selects menu items. Turn: Highlights menu items or sets values while in a menu. Manually selects radio stations while listening to the radio.
  • Page 161: Dvd/Mem)

    Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) Infotainment System A. VOL/ Turns the system on or off and adjusts the volume. SEEK Radio: Seeks the previous station. CD/DVD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track. MEM: Selects the previous track or rewinds within a track.
  • Page 162 Infotainment System E. Buttons 1 to 6 Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. MEM: Saves and selects favorite tracks and playlists. Radio: Opens the favorites list. MEM: Opens the favorites list. G. TONE Opens the tone menu. H. CONFIG Opens the settings menu. MENU/SEL Press: Opens menus and selects menu items.
  • Page 163: Operation

    Q. DEL MEM: Deletes the current track from MEM. BACK Menu: Moves one level back. Character Input: Deletes the last character. Operation Controls The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs, display menus, and steering wheel controls, if equipped.
  • Page 164 Infotainment System Selecting a Menu Option 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to move the highlighted bar. 2. Press the MENU/SEL button to select the highlighted option. Submenus An arrow on the right hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a submenu with other options.
  • Page 165: Audio Settings

    Press the BACK button to delete the last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Audio Settings The audio settings can be set for each radio band and each audio player source. To quickly reset an audio setting value to 0: 1.
  • Page 166: System Settings

    7-10 Infotainment System System Settings Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages To configure the number of available favorite pages: 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 4. Select the number of available favorite pages. 5.
  • Page 167: Radio

    Radio AM-FM Radio Control Buttons The buttons used to control the radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM , if equipped. MENU/SEL: Turn to manually search for stations. FAV: Press to open the favorites list.
  • Page 168 7-12 Infotainment System Seek Tuning (Radio with CD/DVD and MEM) Briefly press SEEK or SEEK, to automatically search for the next available station. If a station is not found, the radio switches to a more sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that was last active begins to play.
  • Page 169: Satellite Radio

    Storing a Station as a Favorite Stations from all bands can be stored in any order in the favorite pages. Up to six stations can be stored in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. Storing a Station as a Favorite To store the station to a position in the list, press the corresponding...
  • Page 170 7-14 Infotainment System XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. If XM service needs to be reactivated, the radio will display No Subscription Please Renew on channel XM1.
  • Page 171 Selecting a Channel Using SEEK or SEEK (Radio with CD) Press and release SEEK or SEEK to go to the previous or next channel. Press and hold SEEK or SEEK to scroll through the previous or next channel until the channel is reached. Selecting a Channel Using SEEK or SEEK (Radio...
  • Page 172 7-16 Infotainment System To resume playback from the current pause point, press again. The radio is no longer live, but played from the time shift buffer. A status bar displays below the channel number. Press and hold SEEK or SEEK to fast forward or rewind through the time shift buffer.
  • Page 173: Radio Reception

    No Information: The system is working properly. No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. No Subscription Please Renew: XM subscription needs to be reactivated. Contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada.
  • Page 174: Multi-Band Antenna

    7-18 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
  • Page 175 Control Buttons The buttons used to control the CD player are: CD: Press to choose between the CD and AUX player. SEEK or SEEK: Press to select tracks or to fast forward or rewind within a track. INFO: Press to display additional information about the CD that may be available.
  • Page 176: Cd/Dvd Player

    7-20 Infotainment System Searching for MP3 Tracks The search feature may take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information stored on the disc. FM automatically plays while the disc is being read. Tracks can be searched by: Playlists Artists...
  • Page 177 Control Buttons The buttons used to control the CD/ DVD player are: MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to choose between the MEM, CD/DVD, and AUX. SEEK or SEEK: Press to select tracks or to fast forward or rewind within a track. INFO: Press to display additional information about the disc that may be available.
  • Page 178 7-22 Infotainment System The search rate increases if the MENU/SEL knob is continuously turned while searching in a list. Selecting an MP3 Track Using the control buttons: Press SEEK or SEEK to select the previous or next track. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. Using the CD or DVD Menu: 1.
  • Page 179: Mass Storage Media (Mem)

    Selecting a Title 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Title List. 3. Select the title. Changing the Audio Stream 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Audio Stream. 3. Select Change Audio Stream. 4. Press MENU/SEL to change the selection.
  • Page 180 7-24 Infotainment System : Press to pause the track currently playing; press again to resume playback. REC: Press to record music from a CD, DVD-A, or USB drive. FAV (Favorites): Press to display MEM favorites. 1 6: Press to select a track or a stored playlist.
  • Page 181 Recording to MEM Press REC, then select Record Current Song or Record Current Folder. The information stored by MEM is titled according to the ID3 tag associated with it. Re-recording a Previously Recorded Disc If the disc or track has already been recorded to MEM, the message The Song(s) is Already Recorded displays.
  • Page 182 7-26 Infotainment System Shuffle Songs Select the Shuffle Songs option from the MEM menu to randomly play back tracks stored in MEM. Configuring MEM Favorites During MEM playback, press the FAV button to change between favorite categories. The favorite categories are: Playlists Artists Albums...
  • Page 183: Auxiliary Devices (Radio With Cd)

    Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD) The auxiliary input allows portable devices to be connected using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the optional USB port. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in The auxiliary input is located in the center console.
  • Page 184 7-28 Infotainment System 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Audiobooks, or Composers. 4. Select the track. Shuffle Press the MENU/SEL knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off, then press the BACK button to return to the main screen. On: Plays tracks in the current folder in random order.
  • Page 185 When a device is not supported, the message No supported data found. You can safely disconnect the device appears. Connecting a USB Drive Connect the USB drive to the USB port. Searching For a Track It is normal for the search feature to take some time to display the information after reading the disc due to the amount of information...
  • Page 186: Auxiliary Devices (Radio With Cd/Dvd/Mem)

    7-30 Infotainment System Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) The auxiliary input allows portable devices to be connected using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the optional USB port. Portable devices are controlled by using the menu system described in The auxiliary input is located in the center console.
  • Page 187 Searching for a Track Tracks can be searched for by: Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Genres Composers Audiobooks The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category. To search for tracks: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2.
  • Page 188: Rear Seat Infotainment

    7-32 Infotainment System Tracks can be searched by: Playlists Artists Albums Song Titles Genres The number of objects in each category is shown in parentheses after the category. To search for tracks: 1. Press the MENU/SEL knob. 2. Select Search. 3.
  • Page 189 On some infotainment systems, the Global Off feature can be turned off by performing one of the following: Press and hold the radio power button for more than three seconds. Insert or eject any disc. Insert a DVD video disc. Press the remote control power button.
  • Page 190: Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks

    7-34 Infotainment System For optimal audio performance, the headphones must be worn correctly. Headphones should be worn with the headband over the top of the head for best audio reception. The symbol L (Left) appears on the outside bottom edge of the ear cup and should be positioned on the left ear.
  • Page 191: Audio Output

    3. Press the AUX button a third time to change the left video screen source to the auxiliary device and the right video screen to the DVD player. 4. Press the AUX button a fourth time to change the source of both video screens to the DVD player.
  • Page 192 7-36 Infotainment System These LEDs are not on the right video screen. Both seatback consoles contain an infrared receiver for the remote control. They are located at the top of each console. Avoid directly touching the video screen, as damage may occur.
  • Page 193 (Title): Press to return to the main menu of the DVD. This function could vary for each disc. (Main Menu): Press to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD. Use the navigation arrows to move the cursor.
  • Page 194 7-38 Infotainment System (Subtitles): Press to turn ON/ OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. AUX (Auxiliary): Press to switch the video display between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. The AUX button also controls the source display between the left and right video screens as described in the table below:...
  • Page 195 Problem No power. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out. In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. The remote control does not work. After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning.
  • Page 196 7-40 Infotainment System Problem Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or buzzes. I lost the remote and/or the headphones. The DVD is playing, but there is no picture or sound. DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio the vehicle has.
  • Page 197: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) System

    DVD Distortion Video distortion can occur when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It might be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. ®...
  • Page 198 7-42 Infotainment System SRCE (Source): Press to select between the radio, CD, and if these features are available: DVD, front or rear auxiliary, HDD, USB. The front radio may override the rear selection as required. (Seek): While listening to the radio, press to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there.
  • Page 199: Phone

    Phone Bluetooth (Overview) For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with many cell phones, allowing: Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. Sharing of the cell phone s address book or contact list with the vehicle. To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle parked:...
  • Page 200: Controls)

    7-44 Infotainment System (Mute/End Call): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. Infotainment System Controls For information about how to navigate the menu system using the infotainment controls, see (Phone): Press to enter the Phone main menu.
  • Page 201 The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing Information: Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. The Bluetooth system links with the first available paired cell phone in the order the phone...
  • Page 202 7-46 Infotainment System Linking to a Different Phone To link to a different phone, the new phone must be in the vehicle and available to be connected to the Bluetooth system before the process is started. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2.
  • Page 203 Radio with CD/DVD and MEM 1. Press 2. Select Phone Book. 3. You can search through the list by selecting the letter group the phone book entry begins with, or press SELECT to scroll through the entire list of names/ numbers in the phone book.
  • Page 204: Conference Calling

    7-48 Infotainment System Declining a Call Press the MENU/SELECT knob to Decline and press the MENU/ SELECT knob to decline the call. Switching Between Calls (Call Waiting Calls Only) To switch between calls: 1. Press the MENU/SELECT knob. 2. Select Switch Call from the menu.
  • Page 205 ® using OnStar Hands Free Calling, if available. Refer to the OnStar owner's guide for more information. The pairing process can be started by using the voice recognition system or the controls on the infotainment system. Pairing Information: Up to five cell phones can be paired to the Bluetooth system.
  • Page 206 7-50 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds Ready, followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone. After the tone say Hands Free.
  • Page 207 2. Say Bluetooth. The system responds Bluetooth ready, followed by a tone. 3. Say Change phone. The system responds Please wait while I search for other phones. If another phone is found, the response will be <Phone name> is now connected.
  • Page 208 7-52 Infotainment System 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?. If the name tag does not sound correct, say No and repeat Step 5.
  • Page 209 Using the Directory Command The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds Ready, followed by a tone. For vehicles with a navigation system, the system responds with a tone.
  • Page 210 7-54 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The Delete All Name Tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar, if stored. To delete all name tags: 1. Press For vehicles without a navigation system, the system responds Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 211 If the system does not recognize the number, it confirms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say Yes. The system responds OK, Dialing and dials the number. If the number is not correct, say No. The system will ask for the number again.
  • Page 212 7-56 Infotainment System If the system does not recognize the name tag, it confirms the name tag followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say Yes. The system responds with OK, calling, <name tag> and dials the number. If the name tag is not correct, say No.
  • Page 213 Three Way Calling Three way calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier. 1. While on a call, press . The system responds with Ready, followed by a tone. 2. Say Three way call. The system responds with Three way call, please say dial or call.
  • Page 214: Voice Pass-Thru

    7-58 Infotainment System To Transfer Audio to the In-Vehicle Bluetooth System The cell phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
  • Page 215 Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial. The system responds Say a number to send tones, followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. If the system recognizes the number, it responds OK, Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and...
  • Page 216 7-60 Infotainment System NOTES...

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