Table Of Contents - Chevrolet Equinox 2012 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System10
Remote Vehicle Start11
Door Locks11
Starting The Vehicle11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Liftgate12
Manual Liftgate Operation12
Windows13
Power Liftgate Operation13
Seat Adjustment14
Four-Way Power Driver Seat14
Eight-Way Power Driver Seat14
Lumbar Adjustment15
Reclining Seatbacks15
Memory Features16
Power Reclining Seatbacks16
Storing Button Memory Positions16
Heated Seats17
Head Restraint Adjustment17
Easy Exit Driver Seat17
Uplevel Climate Control System17
Safety Belts18
Passenger Sensing System18
Mirror Adjustment19
Steering Wheel Adjustment19
Exterior19
Interior19
Interior Lighting20
Exterior Lighting20
Reading Lamps20
Center Dome Lamps20
Windshield Wiper/Washer21
Rear Window Wiper/Washer21
Climate Controls22
Parking Brake23
Automatic Climate Control System23
Transmission24
Fuel Economy Mode24
Electronic Range Select (Ers) Mode24
Vehicle Features25
Radio25
Storing A Favorite Station25
Setting The Clock25
Satellite Radio26
Xm Satellite Radio Service26
Portable Audio Devices26
Setting The 12/24 Hour Format26
Bluetooth27
Steering Wheel Controls27
Cruise Control28
Navigation System28
Driver Information Center (Dic)28
Forward Collision Alert (Fca) System29
Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)29
Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist30
Roof Rack System30
Power Outlets30
Performance And Maintenance31
Traction Control System (Tcs)31
Stabilitrak System31
Tire Pressure Monitor31
Engine Oil Life System32
Fuel E8532
Driving For Better Fuel Economy32
Resetting The Oil Life System32
Roadside Assistance Program33
Onstar33
Keys, Doors And Windows35
Keys36
Remote Keyless Entry Operation37
Rke Without Remote Start37
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle38
Battery Replacement38
Starting The Engine Using Remote Start39
Extending Engine Run Time40
Shutting The Engine Off After A Remote Start40
Conditions In Which Remote Start Will Not Work40
Remote Start Ready40
Power Door Locks41
Safety Locks42
Doors43
Manual Liftgate43
Power Liftgate44
Obstacle Detection Features45
Power Liftgate 3/4 Mode46
Manual Operation Of Power Liftgate46
Vehicle Security47
Anti-Theft Alarm System47
Immobilizer47
Arming/Disarming The System47
Exterior Mirrors48
Convex Mirrors48
Power Mirrors49
Heated Mirrors49
Blind Spot Mirrors49
Driving With The Blind Spot Mirror50
Using The Outside Mirror With The Blind Spot Mirror50
Park Tilt Mirrors51
Interior Mirrors51
Manual Rearview Mirror51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror51
Power Windows52
Express Down Windows53
Window Lockout53
Sun Visors54
Sunroof54
Express-Open/Express-Close55
Anti-Pinch Feature55
Seats And Restraints57
Head Restraints58
Front Seats58
Rear Seats59
Power Seat Adjustment60
Eight-Way Power Seats60
Power Lumbar61
Manual Reclining Seatbacks62
Memory Seats63
Recalling Button Memory Positions64
Recalling Rke Memory Positions64
Heated Front Seats65
Remote Start Heated Seats66
Split Folding Seatbacks66
Why Safety Belts Work68
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly69
Lap-Shoulder Belt71
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster72
Safety Belt Pretensioners72
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides73
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy75
Safety Belt Extender75
Safety System Check75
Safety Belt Care76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash76
Airbag System77
Where Are The Airbags?79
When Should An Airbag Inflate?80
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?82
How Does An Airbag Restrain?82
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?82
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint86
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant87
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation87
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle88
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle89
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash90
Airbag System Check90
Child Restraints91
Older Children91
Infants And Young Children93
Child Restraint Systems95
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle96
Where To Put The Restraint97
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch System)99
Configurations For Use Of Child Restraints99
Lower Anchors100
Top Tether Anchor100
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations101
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System102
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)105
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)108
Armrest Retaining Strap108
Storage Compartments113
Instrument Panel Storage113
Glove Box113
Cupholders113
Additional Storage Features114
Cargo Cover114
Cargo Tie-Downs114
Convenience Net114
Instruments And Controls117
Table Of Contents117
Horn119
Washer120
Compass121
Reverse Gear Wipes121
Clock121
Setting The Clock With Date Display122
Setting The Clock Without Date Display122
Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators124
Instrument Cluster125
Speedometer126
Odometer126
Tachometer126
Fuel Gauge126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge127
Indicators127
Safety Belt Reminders128
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light128
Airbag Readiness Light128
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light128
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator129
Charging System Light130
Malfunction Indicator Lamp130
Indicator Lamp131
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs132
Brake System Warning Light133
Antilock Brake System Warning Light134
Lane Departure Warning Light134
Forward Collision Alert Warning Light135
Traction Off Light135
Stabilitrak Off Light136
Tire Pressure Light137
Engine Oil Pressure Light137
Fuel Economy Light138
Low Fuel Warning Light138
Security Light138
High-Beam On Light139
Front Fog Lamp Light139
Lamps On Reminder139
Cruise Control Light139
Information Displays140
Dic Buttons140
Dic Operation And Displays140
Center (Dic)140
Fuel Range141
Average Fuel Economy141
Instantaneous Fuel Economy141
Average Vehicle Speed141
Vehicle Information Menu Items142
Unit142
Remaining Oil Life142
Vehicle Messages143
Battery Voltage And Charging Messages143
Battery Saver Active143
Low Battery143
Service Battery Charging System144
Release Parking Brake144
Compass Messages144
Cruise Control Messages144
Engine Cooling System Messages145
A/C Off Due To High Engine Temp145
Engine Overheated - Idle Engine145
Engine Oil Messages145
Engine Power Messages146
Fuel System Messages146
Key And Lock Messages146
Ride Control System Messages147
Airbag System Messages148
Safety Belt Messages148
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages148
Service Vehicle Messages148
Tire Messages149
Tire Learning Active149
Tire Low Add Air To Tire149
Transmission Messages149
Vehicle Personalization150
Vehicle Reminder Messages150
Climate And Air Quality151
Auto Fan Speed151
Air Conditioning Mode151
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats151
Chime Volume152
Reverse Tilt Mirror152
Collision/Detection Systems152
Lighting153
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out153
Auto Door Unlock153
Exterior Lamp Controls155
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer156
Flash-To-Pass156
Daytime Running Lamps156
Automatic Headlamp System157
Hazard Warning Flashers157
Turn And Lane-Change Signals157
Fog Lamps158
Instrument Panel Illumination Control158
Dome Lamps158
Lighting Features159
Entry Lighting159
Battery Load Management159
Infotainment System161
Infotainment161
Theft-Deterrent Feature162
Overview (Radio With Cd)163
Overview (Radio With Cd And Touchscreen)165
Infotainment System Overview165
Infotainment Control Buttons167
Touch Screen Buttons168
Home Page168
Home Page Features168
Languages170
English And Metric Unit Conversion170
Cleaning The Display170
Operation Controls170
Selecting A Menu Option171
Activating A Setting171
Submenus171
Setting A Value171
Audio Settings172
Turning A Function On Or Off172
Entering A Character Sequence172
Adjusting The Fader And Balance173
Adjusting The Eq (Equalizer)173
System Settings173
Auto Volume174
Maximum Startup Volume174
Control Buttons174
Am-Fm Radio174
With Cd)174
Rds (Radio Data System)175
Radio Menus175
Selecting A Band175
Selecting A Station175
Updating Station & Category Lists176
Storing A Station As A Favorite176
Retrieving Stations176
Am-Fm Radio (Radio With Cd And Touchscreen)176
Infotainment System Menus177
Tone Settings177
Setting The Tone177
Adjusting The Speakers177
Seeking A Station178
Changing The Sources178
Storing Radio Station Presets178
Recalling A Preset Station179
Mixed-Band Presets179
Selecting The Xm Band180
Removing Or Adding Categories (Radio With Cd)180
Selecting An Xm Channel180
To Select A Channel Using The Menu180
Removing Or Adding Categories (Radio With Cd And Touchscreen)181
Storing A Channel As A Favorite181
Retrieving Channels181
Xm Messages181
Radio Reception182
Audio Players183
Multi-Band Antenna183
Cd Player183
Cellular Phone Usage183
Loading And Ejecting Discs184
To Avoid Damage To The Cd Player184
To Load A Disc184
Playing An Audio Cd (Radio With Cd And Touchscreen)185
Error Messages186
Mp3186
Playing An Mp3 Cd186
Mp3 Music Menu187
Root Directory187
Auxiliary Devices188
Empty Folders188
No Folder188
File System And Naming188
Playing From A Usb Port189
Searching For A Track189
Shuffle190
Repeat190
Shuffle Functionality190
Usb Mp3 Player And Usb Drives191
Usb Menu192
Playing From An Ipod192
Rear Seat Infotainment194
Rear Seat Audio (Rsa) System194
Playing From An Iphone194
Audio Books194
Phone196
Bluetooth (Overview)196
Bluetooth Controls197
Infotainment System Controls198
Voice Recognition198
Audio System198
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)198
Pairing Information199
Pairing A Phone199
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones199
Making A Call Using Phone Book200
Linking To A Different Phone200
Making A Call201
Accepting Or Declining A Call201
Call Waiting201
Conference Calling201
Ending A Call202
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones202
Using Voice Recognition202
Recognition)202
Trademarks And License Agreements208
Air Conditioning212
Rear Window Defogger212
Air Vents215
Maintenance216
Passenger Compartment Air Filter216
Driving And Operating217
Driving Information218
Distracted Driving218
Defensive Driving219
Drunk Driving219
Control Of A Vehicle220
Braking220
Steering220
Off-Road Recovery221
Curve Tips221
Loss Of Control221
Steering In Emergencies221
Off-Road Driving222
Before Driving Off-Road222
Loading The Vehicle For Off-Road Driving223
Environmental Concerns223
Driving On Hills224
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow, Or Ice226
Driving In Water226
Driving On Wet Roads227
After Off-Road Driving227
Hydroplaning227
Other Rainy Weather Tips228
Highway Hypnosis228
Hill And Mountain Roads228
Winter Driving229
Driving On Snow Or Ice229
Blizzard Conditions230
If The Vehicle Is Stuck231
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out231
Vehicle Load Limits232
Tire And Loading Information Labels232
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit233
Certification Label235
Starting And Operating236
New Vehicle Break-In236
Ignition Positions237
Starting The Engine239
Key Lock Release239
Retained Accessory Power241
Engine Coolant Heater241
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater241
Shifting Into Park242
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running242
Shifting Out Of Park243
Parking Over Things That Burn243
Torque Lock243
Engine Exhaust244
Running The Vehicle While Parked244
Automatic Transmission245
Manual Mode247
Drive Systems248
Antilock Brake System (Abs)248
Using Abs249
Braking In Emergencies249
Brake Assist250
Hill Start Assist (Hsa)250
Ride Control Systems251
When The System Does Not Seem To Work Properly264
Lane Departure Warning264
Ldw Messages266
Fuel267
Recommended Fuel267
Gasoline Specifications267
California Fuel Requirements268
Fuels In Foreign Countries268
Fuel Additives268
Filling The Tank270
General Towing Information272
Filling A Portable Fuel Container272
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips273
Pulling A Trailer273
Driving With A Trailer274
Towing With A Stability Control System274
Following Distance274
Passing274
Backing Up275
Making Turns275
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer275
Driving On Grades275
Parking On Hills276
Leaving After Parking On A Hill276
Trailer Towing276
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing276
Weight Of The Trailer277
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue277
Total Weight On The Vehicle's Tires278
Towing Equipment279
Hitches279
Safety Chains279
Trailer Sway Control279
Vehicle Care281
General Information282
California Proposition 65 Warning283
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements283
Accessories And Modifications283
Vehicle Checks284
Engine Compartment Overview286
Engine Cover289
Checking Engine Oil290
When To Add Engine Oil290
Selecting The Right Engine Oil291
Viscosity Grade291
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes292
What To Do With Used Oil292
When To Change Engine Oil292
Automatic Transmission Fluid293
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System293
How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter294
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter294
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter294
Cooling System295
How To Reinstall Engine Air Cleaner/Filter295
Engine Coolant297
What To Use297
Checking Coolant298
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank298
Engine Overheating300
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment301
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment301
Power Steering Fluid302
When To Check Power Steering Fluid302
How To Check Power Steering Fluid302
Washer Fluid303
Brakes303
Adding Washer Fluid303
Brake Fluid304
Brake Pedal Travel304
Brake Adjustment304
Replacing Brake System Parts304
All-Wheel Drive306
Battery306
Vehicle Storage306
How To Check Lubricant306
Starter Switch Check307
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check307
Ignition Transmission Lock Check308
Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check308
Wiper Blade Replacement308
Front Wiper Blade Replacement309
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement309
Headlamp Aiming310
Bulb Replacement312
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, And Parking Lamps312
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps314
License Plate Lamp315
Electrical System316
Replacement Bulbs316
Fuses316
Engine Compartment Fuse Block317
Instrument Panel Fuse Block320
Tires322
Tire Sidewall Labeling323
Tire Pressure Monitor System331
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation333
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message334
Tpms Sensor Matching Process334
Tire Inspection336
Tire Rotation336
When It Is Time For New Tires337
Buying New Tires338
Different Size Tires And Wheels340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading340
Treadwear341
Traction - Aa, A, B, C341
Temperature341
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance342
Wheel Replacement342
Tire Chains343
Used Replacement Wheels343
If A Tire Goes Flat344
Tire Changing345
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools345
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire347
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools351
Compact Spare Tire353
Jump Starting354
Towing The Vehicle357
Recreational Vehicle Towing358
Dingny Towing358
Dolly Towing359
Towing The Vehicle From The Rear360
Appearance Care361
Exterior Care361
Washing The Vehicle361
Finish Care361
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts362
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses And Emblems362
Windshield And Wiper Blades362
Weatherstrips362
Steering, Suspension, And Chassis Components363
Body Component Lubrication363
Underbody Maintenance363
Sheet Metal Damage363
Finish Damage364
Chemical Paint Spotting364
Interior Care364
Interior Glass365
Fabric/Carpet365
Floor Mats366
Instrument Panel, Vinyl And Other Plastic Surfaces366
Removing And Replacing The Floor Mat367
Service And Maintenance369
Maintenance Schedule371
Engine Oil Change371
Tire Rotation And Required Services Every 12 000 Km/7,500 Mi371
Special Application Services376
Additional Maintenance And Care377
Hoses378
Lamps378
Shocks And Struts378
Wheel Alignment379
Windshield379
Wiper Blades379
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants380
Maintenance Replacement Parts382
Technical Data387
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)387
Engine Identification387
Service Parts Identification Label387
Vehicle Data388
Capacities And Specifications388
Engine Drive Belt Routing390
Customer Information391
Online Owner Center395
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program396
Collision Damage Repair400
Collision Parts400
Repair Facility401
Insuring The Vehicle401
If A Crash Occurs402
Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process402
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors405
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy405
Event Data Recorders405
Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)407
Radio Frequency Statement407
Onstar Overview409
Onstar Services410
Emergency410
Security410
Navigation410
Using Voice Commands During A Planned Route411
Cancel Route411
Route Preview411
Connections412
Hands-Free Calling412
Retrieve My Number412
End A Call412
Onstar Additional Information413
Diagnostics413
Transferring Service413
Reactivation For Subsequent Owners413
Services For People With Disabilities414
Tty Users414
Onstar Personal Identification Number (Pin)415
Global Positioning System (Gps)415
Cellular And Gps Antennas416
Unable To Connect To Onstar Message416
Vehicle And Power Issues416
Add-On Electrical Equipment416
Index417