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Chevrolet Equinox 2026 manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chevrolet Equinox 2026 Owner's Manual (324 pages)
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Chevrolet
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Automobile
| Size: 18 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
California Proposition 65 Warning
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Instrument Panel Overview
5
Keys, Doors, and Windows
7
Keys and Locks
7
Keys
7
Remote Key
8
Remote Key Operation
8
Keys, Doors, and Windows
9
Remote Start
13
Door Locks
14
Power Door Locks
16
Delayed Locking
16
Automatic Door Locks
16
Lockout Protection
16
Safety Locks
17
Doors Liftgate
17
Manual Liftgate
18
Vehicle Security
22
Vehicle Alarm System
22
Immobilizer
23
Immobilizer Operation
23
Exterior Mirrors
24
Convex Mirrors
24
Power Mirrors
24
Folding Mirrors
24
Heated Mirrors
24
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
24
Interior Mirrors Interior Rearview Mirrors
25
Manual Rearview Mirror
25
Rear Camera Mirror
25
Windows
27
Power Windows
27
Sun Visors
28
Roof Sunroof
29
Seats and Restraints
31
Head Restraints
32
Front Seats Seat Adjustment
33
Power Seat Adjustment
33
Reclining Seatbacks
34
Lumbar Adjustment
35
Memory Seats
36
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
38
Rear Seats
39
Rear Seat Reminder
39
Heated Rear Seats
40
Seat Belts
41
Buckle to Drive
42
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
43
Lap-Shoulder Belt
45
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
47
Seat Belt Extender
48
Safety System Check
48
Seat Belt Care
48
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash
48
Airbag System
49
Where Are the Airbags
50
When Should an Airbag Inflate
51
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
52
How Does an Airbag Restrain
52
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
53
Passenger Sensing System
54
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
57
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
57
Airbag System Check
58
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
58
Child Restraints Older Children
59
Infants and Young Children
60
Child Restraint Systems
62
Where to Put the Restraint
64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
65
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
72
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
72
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
74
Storage
77
Storage Compartments
77
Additional Storage Features
78
Roof Rack System
78
Instruments and Controls
80
Controls
81
Steering Wheel Adjustment
81
Heated Steering Wheel
81
Horn
81
Windshield Wiper/Washer
81
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
83
Compass
83
Clock
83
Power Outlets
84
Wireless Charging
84
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
86
Instrument Cluster
88
Speedometer
89
Odometer
89
Trip Odometer
89
Tachometer
89
Fuel Gauge
89
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
90
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge
91
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
92
Transmission Temperature Gauge
93
Seat Belt Reminders
93
Airbag Readiness Light
94
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
95
Charging System Light
95
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine Light)
96
Brake System Warning Light
97
Electric Parking Brake Light
98
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
98
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
98
All-Wheel-Drive Light
99
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH) Light
99
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
99
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Disabled Light
99
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
100
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
100
Traction off Light
100
Traction Control System (TCS)/ Electronic Stability Control Light
100
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) off Light
101
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
101
Driver Mode Control Light
101
Tire Pressure Light
102
Engine Oil Pressure Light
102
Low Fuel Warning Light
103
Auto Stop Indicator
103
Security Light
103
High-Beam on Light
103
Lights on Reminder
104
Cruise Control Light
104
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
104
Door Ajar Light
104
Information Displays
104
Driver Information Center (DIC)
104
Vehicle Status
106
Vehicle Messages
108
Engine Power Messages
109
Vehicle Speed Messages
109
Universal Remote System Programming
109
Universal Remote System
109
Universal Remote System Operation
111
Lighting
112
Exterior Lighting Headlight Controls
112
High-Beam Systems
113
Headlights off Reminder
114
Daytime Running Lights
114
Automatic Headlight System
115
Hazard Warning Flashers
115
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
116
Front Fog Lights
116
Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control
117
Dome Lights
117
Reading Lights
117
Lighting Features Entry Lighting
118
Exit Lighting
118
Battery Power Protection
118
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
118
Infotainment System
119
Introduction
119
Infotainment System
120
Overview
120
Steering Wheel Controls
121
Using the System
121
Software Updates
123
Radio AM-FM Radio
123
Satellite Radio
124
Radio Reception
125
Multi-Band Antenna
126
Audio Players
126
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
126
USB Port
126
Bluetooth Audio
126
Using the Navigation System
127
Maps
127
Navigation Symbols
128
Destination
128
Global Positioning System (GPS)
129
Vehicle Positioning
129
Problems with Route Guidance
130
Voice Recognition
130
Bluetooth (Overview)
132
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
133
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
136
Settings
138
Teen Driver
140
Trademarks and License Agreements
143
Climate Controls
146
Climate Control Systems
146
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
149
Air Vents
152
Maintenance
152
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
152
Driving and Operating
154
Driving Information Driver Behavior
155
Driving Environment
155
Vehicle Design
155
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
155
Distracted Driving
155
Defensive Driving
156
Impaired Driving
156
Control of a Vehicle
156
Driving and Operating
157
Braking
157
Steering
157
Off-Road Recovery
158
Loss of Control
158
Off-Road Driving
159
Driving on Wet Roads
159
Hill and Mountain Roads
160
Winter Driving
160
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
161
Vehicle Load Limits
162
Certification/Tire Label
164
Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In
165
Ignition Positions
166
Starting the Engine
167
Stop/Start System
168
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
169
Parking over Things that Burn
169
Active Fuel Management
169
Extended Parking
169
Engine Exhaust
170
Running the Vehicle While Parked
170
Automatic Transmission
170
Manual Mode
174
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive
175
Electric Brake Boost
175
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
175
Electric Parking Brake
176
Brake Assist
177
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
177
Automatic Vehicle Hold (AVH)
178
Ride Control Systems Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
178
Driver Mode Control
180
Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control
181
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
189
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
191
Surround Vision System
192
Park Assist
192
Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB)
194
Rear Pedestrian Alert
195
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
196
Assistance Systems for Driving
196
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
196
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
198
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
202
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
204
Blind Zone Steering Assist (BZSA)
206
Traffic Sign Assistant
206
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
208
Surround Vision Recorder
210
Top Tier Fuel
211
Recommended Fuel
211
Prohibited Fuels
211
Fuels in Foreign Countries
212
Fuel Additives
212
Filling the Tank
212
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
213
Trailer Towing General Towing Information
214
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment
214
Vehicle Care
216
General Information
217
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
217
Accessories and Modifications
217
Vehicle Checks Doing Your Own Service Work
217
Hood
218
Engine Compartment Overview
219
Engine Oil
220
Engine Oil Life System
222
Automatic Transmission Fluid
222
Engine Air Filter Life System
223
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
223
Cooling System
224
Engine Overheating
227
Washer Fluid
228
Brakes
229
Troubleshooting
229
Brake Pad Life System
230
Brake Fluid
230
Battery - North America
231
All-Wheel Drive
232
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
232
Wiper Blade Replacement
233
Windshield Replacement
234
Gas Strut(S)
234
Headlight Aiming Front Headlight Aiming
235
Bulb Replacement LED Lighting
235
Electrical System Electrical System Overload
235
Headlight Wiring
236
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
237
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
237
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
241
Wheels and Tires Tires
244
All-Season Tires
245
Winter Tires
245
All-Terrain Tires
245
Tire Sidewall Labeling
245
Tire Designations
247
Tire Terminology and Definitions
248
Tire Pressure
249
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
250
Tire Pressure Monitor System
251
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
251
Tire Inspection
254
Tire Rotation
254
When It Is Time for New Tires
255
Buying New Tires
256
Different Size Tires and Wheels
257
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
258
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
259
Wheel Replacement
259
Tire Chains and Other Traction Devices
260
If a Tire Goes Flat
260
Tire Changing
261
Compact Spare Tire
266
Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America
267
Towing the Vehicle Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
269
Recreational Vehicle Towing
271
Appearance Care Exterior Care
273
Underbody Maintenance
276
Interior Care
277
Floor Mats
280
Service and Maintenance
281
Maintenance Schedule
282
Special Application Services
285
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
287
Maintenance Records
288
Technical Data
289
Vehicle Identification Number
289
Vehicle Data
290
Capacities and Specifications
290
Engine Specifications
291
Engine Drive Belt Routing
292
Customer Information
293
Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
293
California Warranty Information
295
Customer Assistance Offices
297
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
297
Online Account and Customer Support
297
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. Only)
298
Roadside Assistance Program
298
Scheduling Service Appointments
300
Courtesy Transportation Program
300
Additional Program Information
300
Collision Damage Repair
301
Publication Ordering Information
302
Reporting Safety Defects
303
Radio Frequency Statement
303
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
303
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
303
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
304
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
304
Cybersecurity
304
Event Data Recorders
305
Onstar
305
Infotainment System
305
Onstar
306
Onstar Overview
306
Onstar Services
307
Warranty
308
Connected Services
311
Index
313
United States and Canada
324
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324
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