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All-Wheel Drive System
(if equipped)
Your Equinox may be equipped with an
"on-demand" All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
system. The system has no buttons or
controls as it is completely automatic.
There may be a slight engagement
sound or feel when the system engages,
but this is normal.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual
Traction Control (Front-wheel
drive models, if equipped with
antilock brakes)
This feature limits wheelspin on slippery
surfaces.
The system activates automatically
whenever you start your vehicle and
should be left on at all times. When the
system is operating, a Traction Control
light will illuminate in the instrument
panel. You may also hear or feel the
system working. This is normal.
Should your vehicle become stuck and it
becomes necessary to "rock" it, in order
to free it, you can temporarily turn off the
system by pressing the traction control
button shown below.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
("Check Engine" Light)
A
Your vehicle is equipped with an On-
Board Diagnostics System (OBD II) that
monitors the fuel, ignition and emission
systems. OBD II helps ensure that your
vehicle's emissions remain at accept-
able levels. If a problem requiring
service occurs, a "Check Engine"
light ("A" above) will illuminate in the
instrument cluster.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
is flashing:
• When it is safe to do so, stop the
vehicle and turn the engine off.
• Wait 10 seconds and restart the
engine.
• If the light remains on steadily, see
the steps below. If the light continues
flashing, follow the previous steps
and see your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
remains on:
• If you recently refueled your vehicle,
remove and then reinstall the fuel
cap, making sure that it is tight
(it will make a ratcheting sound).
• A few driving trips with the cap prop-
erly attached should turn the light off
automatically.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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