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Chevrolet 2006 Equinox Owner's Manual (390 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Canadian Owners
  2
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Horizontal Control
    8
  - Power Seats
    8
    
    Vertical Control
    8
    
    Passenger's Seat
    9
    
    Heated Seats
    10
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    10
    
    Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    12
    
    Seatback Latches
    12
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    14
    
    Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    17
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    18
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    24
    
    Passenger Position
    25
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    25
- Child Restraints
  
  26
- Airbag System
  
  46
- Restraint System Check
  
  58
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    58
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    59
Section 2 Features and Controls

61
- Features and Controls
  
  61
- Keys
  
  63
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    65
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    66
    
    Battery Replacement
    67
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    67
- Doors and Locks
  
  68
  - Door Locks
    68
  - Power Door Locks
    69
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    70
  - Customizing Your Automatic Door Locks Feature
    70
  - Tailgate
    70
- Windows
  
  71
  - Power Windows
    72
  - Express-Down Window
    72
  - Sun Visors
    73
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  73
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    73
  - Testing the Alarm
    74
  - Passlock
    75
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  75
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    75
  - Ignition Positions
    76
  - Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
    77
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    77
  - Starting the Engine
    77
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    77
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    78
  - Starting Your Engine
    78
    
    Automatic Transmission Operation
    79
    
    Manual Transmission Operation
    81
    
    Shift Speeds
    82
  - Parking Brake
    83
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    83
  - Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
    84
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    84
  - Parking Your Vehicle
    85
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    85
  - Engine Exhaust
    86
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    86
- Mirrors
  
  87
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  90
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    90
    
    Programming Universal Home Remote
    91
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    93
    
    Using Universal Home Remote
    93
    
    Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
    93
- Storage Areas
  
  94
  - Glove Box
    94
  - Cupholder(S)
    94
  - Instrument Panel Storage Area
    94
  - Center Console Storage Area
    95
  - Map Pocket
    95
  - Cargo Cover
    95
    
    Removing the Cargo Cover
    96
    
    Emergency Cargo Cover Release Handle
    98
  - Floor Tracks
    98
  - Cargo Net System
    100
  - Cargo Management System
    105
- Convertible Top
  
  105
  - Lowering the Convertible Top
    107
  - Roof Tonneau
    107
  - Raising the Convertible Top
    108
  - Side-Saddle Storage
    105
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  113
  - Memory Seat
    113
Section 3 Instrument Panel

115
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  118
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    120
  - Horn
    120
  - Other Warning Devices
    120
  - Tilt Wheel
    120
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    121
    
    Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    121
    
    Turn Signal on Chime
    122
  - Flash-To-Pass
    122
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    122
  - Windshield Washer
    123
  - Windshield Wipers
    123
  - Setting Cruise Control
    124
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    125
  - Exterior Lamps
    127
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    128
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    128
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    129
  - Fog Lamps
    130
  - Exit Lighting
    131
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    131
  - Interior Lamps
    131
  - Theater Dimming
    131
  - Parade Dimming
    132
    
    Map Lamps
    132
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    132
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    133
    
    Center Console Switchbank
    133
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    134
  - Perimeter Lighting
    132
- Climate Controls
  
  135
  - Climate Control System
    135
    
    Temperature Knob
    135
    
    Fan Knob
    136
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    136
    
    Mode Knob
    136
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    137
  - Outlet Adjustment
    137
  - Operation Tips
    137
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  138
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    139
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    140
  - Trip Odometer
    140
  - Tachometer
    140
  - Engine Speed Limiter
    141
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    141
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    141
  - Airbag off Light
    142
  - Charging System Light
    144
  - Brake System Warning Light
    144
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    145
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    146
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    146
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    147
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    148
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    148
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    149
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    150
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    151
  - Cruise Control Light
    151
  - Security Light
    151
  - Check Gages Warning Light
    152
  - Highbeam on Light
    152
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    152
  - Fuel Gage
    153
  - Auxiliary Gage Package
    154
  - DIC Controls and Displays
    156
    
    Trip Information
    157
    
    Outside Air Temperature
    157
    
    Fuel Information
    158
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  156
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    159
    
    Battery Voltage too High
    160
    
    Battery Voltage too Low
    160
    
    Battery Not Charging
    160
    
    Cargo Cover Ajar
    160
    
    Check Oil Level
    160
    
    Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    161
    
    Engine Coolant Hot Idle Engine
    161
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    161
    
    Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
    162
    
    Fuel Level Low
    162
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    163
    
    Roof Cycle Timeout
    163
    
    Rfa X Battery Low
    163
    
    Reduce Speed
    163
    
    Roof Ajar
    163
    
    Roof Hall Switch Fault
    164
    
    Service Brake System
    164
    
    Service Air Bag
    164
    
    Stop Vehicle
    165
    
    Turn Signal on
    166
    
    Unknown Speed
    166
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    166
    
    Automatic Unlocking
    167
    
    Remote Lock Feedback
    168
    
    Remote Unlock Feedback
    169
    
    Display Language
    171
- Audio System(S)
  
  172
  - Audio Systems
    173
  - Radio with CD
    174
    
    Playing the Radio
    174
    
    Finding a Station
    175
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    176
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    176
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    176
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    177
    
    Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station
    177
    
    Rds Messages
    178
    
    Radio Messages
    179
    
    Playing a CD
    179
    
    Mp3 Format
    181
    
    Root Directory
    181
  - Setting the Time
    174
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    186
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    188
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    189
    
    Setting Preset Ptys (RDS Only)
    191
    
    Using Song List Mode
    196
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    198
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    199
  - Radio Reception
    199
  - Care of the CD Player
    200
  - Care of Your Cds
    200
  - Integrated Windshield Antenna
    200
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

201
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  201
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  202
  - Defensive Driving
    202
  - Drunken Driving
    203
  - Braking
    206
  - Control of a Vehicle
    206
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    207
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    209
  - Braking in Emergencies
    209
  - Traction Control System (TCS) (Automatic Transmission)
    209
  - Steering
    211
    
    Steering Tips
    211
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    212
  - Off-Road Recovery
    213
  - Passing
    213
  - Loss of Control
    215
  - Driving at Night
    216
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    217
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    218
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    218
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    218
  - City Driving
    219
  - Freeway Driving
    220
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    221
  - Highway Hypnosis
    221
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    222
  - Winter Driving
    224
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    224
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    226
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    228
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    228
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    229
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    229
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    230
    
    Certification/Tire Label
    232
    
    Add-On Equipment
    234
  - Truck-Camper Loading Information
    234
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    235
- Towing
  
  235
  - Towing a Trailer
    235
    
    If You Decide to Pull a Trailer
    236
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    237
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    238
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    239
    
    Installing the Ball Rod
    240
    
    Removing the Ball Rod
    241
    
    Safety Chains
    242
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    243
    
    Trailer Brakes
    243
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    244
    
    Following Distance
    244
    
    Making Turns
    244
    
    Driving on Grades
    245
    
    Parking on Hills
    245
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    246
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    246
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    247
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    235
  - Trailer Recommendations
    247
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

249
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  249
- Service
  
  251
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    251
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    251
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    252
- Fuel
  
  253
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
    253
  - Gasoline Octane
    253
  - California Fuel
    254
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    254
  - Additives
    254
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    255
  - Filling the Tank
    256
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    258
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  258
  - Hood Release
    259
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    260
  - Engine Oil
    261
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    262
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    263
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    264
  - Engine Oil Life System
    264
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    265
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    265
  - Engine Cover
    266
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    266
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    267
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    268
  - How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
    270
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    270
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    271
    
    When to Check and What to Use
    272
    
    How to Check and Add Fluid
    272
  - Engine Coolant
    272
    
    What to Use
    273
    
    Checking Coolant
    274
    
    Adding Coolant
    274
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    275
  - Engine Overheating
    275
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    275
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    276
  - Cooling System
    277
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    278
  - When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    279
  - How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    279
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    279
    
    Brake Fluid
    280
    
    Adding Washer Fluid
    280
  - Brakes
    280
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    281
    
    What to Add
    282
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    283
    
    Brake Wear
    283
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    284
    
    Brake Adjustment
    284
    
    Vehicle Storage
    284
  - Battery
    284
  - Jump Starting
    285
- Rear Axle
  
  290
  - When to Check and Change Lubricant
    290
  - How to Check Lubricant
    290
- Bulb Replacement
  
  291
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  291
  - Halogen Bulbs
    292
  - Headlamps
    292
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps
    293
  - Sidemarker Lamps
    295
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
    295
  - Back-Up Lamps
    296
  - Replacement Bulbs
    296
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  297
- Tires
  
  299
  - Winter Tires
    300
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    300
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    302
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    305
    
    When to Check
    305
    
    How to Check
    306
    
    High Speed Operation
    306
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    307
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    307
  - Buying New Tires
    308
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    310
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    310
    
    Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    310
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    311
  - Wheel Replacement
    312
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    314
  - Tire Chains
    314
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    315
  - Tire Inﬂator Kit
    316
    
    Tire Sealant
    317
    
    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    323
- Appearance Care
  
  324
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    324
  - Fabric/Carpet
    326
  - Leather
    326
  - Care of Safety Belts
    327
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    327
  - Weatherstrips
    327
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    328
  - Finish Care
    328
    
    Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
    329
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    328
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    329
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    330
    
    Tires
    330
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    331
    
    Finish Damage
    331
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    331
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    331
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    332
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  333
- Electrical System
  
  334
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    334
  - Headlamps
    334
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    334
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    334
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    334
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    335
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    338
  - Relay Center
    340
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  343
  - Engine Specifications
    343

Chevrolet 2006 Equinox Owner's Manual (378 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Section 2 Features and Controls

71
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  3
- Vehicle Damage Warnings
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  7
- Front Seats
  8
- Manual Seats
  8
- Manual Lumbar
  10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
  - Head Restraints
    13
  - Passenger Folding Seatback
    14
  - Rear Seats
    16
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    16
  - Safety Belts
    18
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    18
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    20
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    23
  - Driver Position
    24
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    24
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
    30
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    31
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    31
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    31
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    32
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    34
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    35
  - Child Restraints
    36
- Older Children
  36
- Features and Controls
  
  71
- Keys
  
  72
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    73
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    74
    
    Battery Replacement
    75
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    75
- Doors and Locks
  
  76
  - Door Locks
    76
  - Power Door Locks
    77
  - Delayed Locking
    77
  - Automatic Door Lock
    78
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    78
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    78
  - Lockout Protection
    79
  - Liftgate
    80
- Windows
  
  81
  - Power Windows
    82
  - Sun Visors
    82
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  83
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    83
  - Passlock
    85
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  85
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    85
  - Ignition Positions
    86
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    86
  - Starting the Engine
    87
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    88
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    89
  - Parking Brake
    92
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    93
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    93
    
    Torque Lock
    94
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    94
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    95
  - Engine Exhaust
    95
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    96
- Mirrors
  
  97
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    97
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
    97
    
    Temperature and Compass Display
    97
    
    Compass Variance
    98
    
    Compass Calibration
    99
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    99
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    99
  - Display
    99
  - Temperature and Compass Display
    100
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    101
  - Outside Convex Mirrors
    102
- Onstar System
  
  102
- Storage Areas
  
  104
  - Glove Box
    104
  - Cupholder(S)
    104
  - Coinholder(S)
    105
  - Center Console Storage Area
    105
  - Garment Hooks
    105
  - Luggage Carrier
    105
  - Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
    108
  - Table
    110
  - Convenience Net
    111
- Sunroof
  
  111
Section 3 Instrument Panel

113
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  116
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    118
  - Other Warning Devices
    118
  - Horn
    118
  - Tilt Wheel
    118
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    119
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    119
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    120
  - Flash-To-Pass
    120
  - Windshield Wipers
    120
  - Windshield Washer
    121
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    122
  - Cruise Control
    122
  - Setting Cruise Control
    123
  - Headlamps
    125
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    125
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    126
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    126
  - Fog Lamps
    127
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    127
  - Dome Lamp
    128
  - Entry Lighting
    128
  - Map Lamps
    129
  - Cargo Lamp
    129
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    129
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    129
  - Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    130
- Climate Controls
  
  131
  - Climate Control System
    131
    
    Operation
    131
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    132
  - Outlet Adjustment
    133
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    133
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  135
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    136
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    137
  - Trip Odometer
    137
  - Tachometer
    137
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    138
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    138
  - Battery Warning Light
    139
  - Brake System Warning Light
    140
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    141
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    141
  - Low Traction Light
    142
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    142
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    143
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    143
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    144
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    144
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    145
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    146
  - Oil Pressure Light
    146
  - Change Engine Oil Light
    147
  - Security Light
    147
  - Reduced Engine Power Light
    147
  - Highbeam on Light
    148
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
    148
  - Gate Ajar Light
    148
  - Fuel Gage
    148
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    149
- Audio System(S)
  
  150
  - Setting the Time
    151
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    152
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    152
    
    Playing the Radio
    153
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    153
    
    Finding a Station
    154
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    155
    
    Rds and XM
    156
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    156
    
    Radio Messages
    157
    
    Rds Messages
    157
    
    XM Radio Messages
    158
    
    Playing a CD
    160
  - Radio with CD (MP3)
    163
    
    Mp3 Format
    173
    
    Root Directory
    174
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    179
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    180
    
    Using Song List Mode
    191
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    193
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    193
  - Radio Reception
    194
  - Care of the CD Player
    195
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    195
  - Care of Your Cds
    195
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    196
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    196
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

197
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  197
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  198
  - Defensive Driving
    198
  - Drunken Driving
    199
  - Control of a Vehicle
    202
  - Braking
    202
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    203
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    205
  - Braking in Emergencies
    205
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    206
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    207
  - Steering
    207
    
    Steering Tips
    208
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    209
  - Off-Road Recovery
    210
  - Passing
    210
  - Loss of Control
    211
  - Driving at Night
    213
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    214
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    215
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    215
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    216
  - City Driving
    216
  - Freeway Driving
    217
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    218
  - Highway Hypnosis
    219
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    220
  - Winter Driving
    222
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    222
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    224
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    226
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    227
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    227
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    228
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    228
    
    Certification Label
    231
- Towing
  
  232
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    232
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    232
    
    Dinghy Towing
    233
    
    Dolly Towing
    234
  - Towing a Trailer
    234
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    235
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    236
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    236
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    237
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    238
    
    Trailer Brakes
    238
    
    Safety Chains
    238
    
    Following Distance
    239
    
    Making Turns
    239
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    240
    
    Driving on Grades
    240
    
    Parking on Hills
    240
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    241
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    241
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

243
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  243
- Service
  
  245
- Fuel
  
  247
  - Gasoline Octane
    247
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    247
  - California Fuel
    248
  - Additives
    248
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    249
  - Filling the Tank
    250
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    252
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  252
  - Hood Release
    253
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    254
  - Engine Oil
    255
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    256
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    257
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    258
  - Engine Oil Life System
    258
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    259
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    259
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    260
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    260
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    263
  - Engine Coolant
    263
    
    What to Use
    264
    
    Checking Coolant
    265
    
    Adding Coolant
    266
  - Engine Overheating
    266
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    266
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    267
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    268
  - Cooling System
    268
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    270
  - Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
    273
  - Brake Fluid
    274
  - Brakes
    274
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    275
    
    Brake Adjustment
    275
    
    Brake Wear
    275
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    276
  - Battery
    276
  - Vehicle Storage
    277
  - Jump Starting
    277
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  282
  - How to Check Lubricant
    282
  - What to Use
    282
- Bulb Replacement
  
  283
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  287
  - Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
    288
- Tires
  
  289
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    290
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    292
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    295
    
    When to Check
    295
    
    How to Check
    296
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    296
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    297
  - Buying New Tires
    298
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    299
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    300
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    300
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    301
  - Wheel Replacement
    302
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    303
  - Tire Chains
    303
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    304
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    305
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    306
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    307
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    314
  - Compact Spare Tire
    315
- Appearance Care
  
  316
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    316
  - Fabric/Carpet
    317
    
    Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
    318
    
    Using Cleaner on Fabric
    318
  - Leather
    319
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    319
  - Care of Safety Belts
    320
  - Weatherstrips
    320
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    320
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    320
  - Finish Care
    321
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    321
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    322
    
    Tires
    322
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    323
    
    Finish Damage
    323
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    323
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    323
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    324
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  325
- Electrical System
  
  326
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    326
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    326
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    326
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    326
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    327
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    328
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  331
  - Engine Specifications
    331
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

333
- Introduction
  334
- Maintenance Requirements
  334
- Maintenance Schedule
  334
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  334
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  334
- Scheduled Maintenance
  336
- Additional Required Services
  338
- Maintenance Footnotes
  339
- Owner Checks and Services
  340
- At each Fuel Fill
  341
- At Least Once a Month
  341
- At Least Once a Year
  342
  - Starter Switch Check
    342
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    343
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    343
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  344
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  345
- Maintenance Record
  346

Chevrolet 2006 Equinox Getting To Know Your (20 pages)

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Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel
2
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  3
- Vehicle Symbols
  4
Comfort
4
ENTERTAINMENT AM/FM Radio with CD Player
6
- Multiple-Disc CD Changer
  8
- MP3 Player
  8
- XM Satellite Radio
  9
Audio Steering Wheel
9
Controls
9
Remote Keyless Entry
10
System
10
Windshield Wipers and Washer
10
Rear Wiper and Washer
11
Cruise Control
11
Dome Lamps
12
Center Console Features
12
Ashtray and Lighter Kit
12
Sunroof
13
Fold-Down Front Passenger Seatback
13
Multiflex™ Split-Folding and Sliding Rear Seat
14
PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Automatic Transmission
17
OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance
20
- My Gmlink
  20

Chevrolet 2006 Equinox Owner's Manual (20 pages)

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Table of Contents
1
Instrument Panel
2
Instrument Panel Cluster
3
Important Information about Car Washes
4
SSR Keys
4
Fuel Recommendation
4
Malfunction Indicator Lamp/Service Engine Soon
4
Heated Seats
4
Power Seats
5
Power Lumbar
6
Memory Driver Seat
6
Power Windows
7
Outside Rearview Mirrors
7
Climate Control System
7
Interior Lighting
8
Remote Keyless Entry and Content Theft-Deterrent Systems
9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
9
Exterior Lamp Controls
10
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
11
Audio Systems
11
Driver Information Center (DIC)
13
Convertible Top
15
Cargo Area Cover
15
Air Bag off Switch
16
Traction Control System
16
Inflator Kit
17
Universal Home Remote
17
Cupholder and Ashtray
17
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
18
Cargo Compartment Trim
18
Cargo Area Accessory Tracks
18
Vehicle Symbols Glossary
19
Roadside Assistance
20
My Gmlink
20

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Convertible Top

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Bulb Replacement

Headlamp Aiming

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations