Chevrolet 2010 Equinox User Manual

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual MKeys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsSee “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out”under Vehicle Personalizationonpage 4‑39.PressingQ may also arm thetheft-deterrent system.

4-8 Instruments and Controls& (Adjustable Interval Wipes):The time between wipes can beadjusted. Turn the& band up formore frequent wipes or d

Instruments and Controls 4-9The system turns off when thebutton is returned to the middleposition.Z (Rear Wiper): For continuousrear window wipes.5 (R

4-10 Instruments and ControlsClock (With Date Display)The infotainment system controls,located on the instrument panel, areused to access the time and

Instruments and Controls 4-11Clock (Without DateDisplay)The infotainment system controls,located on the instrument panel, areused to access the time a

4-12 Instruments and ControlsTo use the outlets, remove thecover. Close the outlet cover, whennot in use.Notice: If electrical devices areleft plugged

Instruments and Controls 4-13Instrument ClusterUS Version Shown, Canada Similar

4-14 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe vehicle's speed can be selectedto display on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC) and the speedometerin

Instruments and Controls 4-15Here are some situations that canoccur with the fuel gage. None ofthese indicate a problem with thefuel gage..At the serv

4-16 Instruments and ControlsPassenger Safety BeltReminder LightThe passenger safety belt reminderlight is by the passenger airbagstatus indicator.Whe

Instruments and Controls 4-17Passenger Airbag StatusIndicatorThe vehicle has a passengersensing system. See PassengerSensing Systemon page 2‑33forimpo

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-5Remote Vehicle StartThe vehicle may have this featurethat allows you to start the enginefrom outside the vehicle./ (Remote

4-18 Instruments and ControlsCharging System LightThe charging system light comes onbriefly when the ignition is turnedon, but the engine is not runni

Instruments and Controls 4-19If the check engine light comes onand stays on, while the engine isrunning, this indicates that there isan OBD II problem

4-20 Instruments and ControlsAn emission system malfunctionmight be corrected..Make sure the fuel cap is fullyinstalled. See Filling the Tankonpage 8‑

Instruments and Controls 4-21.The vehicle will not pass thisinspection if the OBD II(on-board diagnostic) systemdetermines that critical emissioncontr

4-22 Instruments and ControlsAntilock Brake System(ABS) Warning LightFor vehicles with the Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS), this light comes onbriefly when

Instruments and Controls 4-23StabiliTrak®OFF LightThis light comes on when theStabiliTrak system is turned off.If the Traction Control System (TCS)is

4-24 Instruments and ControlsTire Pressure LightFor vehicles with a tire pressuremonitoring system, this light comeson briefly when the engine isstart

Instruments and Controls 4-25The oil pressure light should comeon briefly as the engine is started.If it does not come on havethe vehicle serviced by

4-26 Instruments and ControlsSecurity LightThis light comes on if there is aproblem with the security system,or if the vehicle has beentampered with.F

Instruments and Controls 4-27Lamps on ReminderFor vehicles with the lamps onreminder light, it comes on when thelights are in use.Cruise Control Light

1-6 Keys, Doors and WindowsShutting the Engine Off After aRemote StartTo shut off the engine:.Press / until the parking lampsturn off..Turn on the haz

4-28 Instruments and ControlsDIC Operation and DisplaysUse the DIC buttons located inthe center of the instrument panelto access different displays. T

Instruments and Controls 4-29Trip 1 and Trip 2This display shows the currentdistance traveled, in eitherkilometers (km) or miles (mi), sincethe last r

4-30 Instruments and ControlsTo stop the timer, press V brieflywhile Timer is displayed. To resetthe timer to zero, press and holdV .Digital Speedomet

Instruments and Controls 4-31Remaining Oil LifeThis display shows an estimate ofthe oil's remaining useful life.If “Remaining Oil Life 99%” isdis

4-32 Instruments and ControlsBattery Voltage andCharging MessagesBattery Saver ActiveThis message displays when thevehicle has detected that the batte

Instruments and Controls 4-33Door Ajar MessagesDoor OpenA door open symbol will bedisplayed on the DIC showing whichdoor is open. If the vehicle has b

4-34 Instruments and ControlsHigh Coolant TemperatureThis message displays if the coolanttemperature is hot, see EngineOverheating on page 9‑19.Engine

Instruments and Controls 4-35Fuel System MessagesECO Mode OnOn some models, this messagedisplays when the fuel economymode has been turned on bypressi

4-36 Instruments and ControlsRide Control SystemMessagesAll Wheel Drive OffIf your vehicle has the All-WheelDrive (AWD) system, this messagedisplays w

Instruments and Controls 4-37Traction Control OffThis message displays when theTraction Control System (TCS) isturned off. Adjust your drivingaccordin

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-7Power Door LocksA. Door UnlockB. Door LockC. Safety LockThe power door lock switches arelocated on the instrument panel..Pr

4-38 Instruments and ControlsThe low tire pressure warning lightwill also come on. See TirePressure Light on page 4‑24.If a tire pressure message appe

Instruments and Controls 4-39VehiclePersonalizationThe audio system controls are usedto access the personalizationmenus for customizing vehiclefeature

4-40 Instruments and ControlsAir Conditioning ModeThis will allow you to select whetheror not the air conditioning comes onautomatically the next time

Instruments and Controls 4-41Reverse Tilt MirrorThis allows you to turn the park tiltmirrors feature on or off.Press the MENU / SELECT knobwhen “Rever

4-42 Instruments and ControlsPower Door LocksSelect Power Door Locks and thefollowing will be displayed:.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out.Auto Door Unlock.

Instruments and Controls 4-43Remote Lock FeedbackThis allows selection of what type offeedback is given when unlockingthe vehicle with the RKE transmi

4-44 Instruments and ControlsOnStar®SystemOnStar®uses several innovativetechnologies and live advisors toprovide a wide range of safety,security, navi

Instruments and Controls 4-45The OnStar system can record andtransmit vehicle information. Thisinformation is automatically sent toan OnStar call cent

4-46 Instruments and Controls2 NOTES

Lighting 5-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 5-1Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsDoorsLiftgate (Manual){WARNINGExhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven with theliftgate, trunk/hatch open, or wit

5-2 LightingHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer2 3Headlamp High/Low BeamChanger: Push the turn/lanechange lever away from you to turnthe high beams on.Pull

Lighting 5-3Turn and Lane-ChangeSignalsAn arrow on the instrument panelcluster will flash in the direction ofthe turn or lane change.Move the lever al

5-4 LightingInterior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlThis control is located on theinstrument panel, to the left of thesteering column.D (

Infotainment System 6-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 6-2Ov

6-2 Infotainment SystemFor more information, see DefensiveDriving on page 8‑3.This vehicle's infotainment systemmay be equipped with a noisereduc

Infotainment System 6-3Overview (Radio with CD) A. VOL/ O.Turns the system on or offand adjusts the volume.B.g SEEK.Radio: Seeks the previousstation..

6-4 Infotainment SystemF. FAV.Radio: Opens thefavorites list.G. TONE.Opens the tone menu.H. CONFIG.Opens the settings menu.I. MENU/SEL.Press: Opens th

Infotainment System 6-5Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM) A. VOL/ O.Turns the system on or offand adjusts the volume.B.g SEEK.Radio: Seeks the previouss

6-6 Infotainment SystemE. Buttons 1 to 6.Radio: Saves and selectsfavorite stations..MEM: Saves and selectsfavorite tracks and playlists.F. FAV.Radio:

Infotainment System 6-7Q. DEL.MEM: Deletes the currenttrack from MEM.R.0 BACK.Menu: Moves onelevel back..Character Input: Deletesthe last character.Op

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-9Liftgate (Power)Power Liftgate Operation{WARNINGExhaust gases can enter thevehicle if it is driven with theliftgate, trunk/

6-8 Infotainment SystemSelecting a Menu Option1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob tomove the highlighted bar.2. Press the MENU/SEL button toselect the highlight

Infotainment System 6-9Press the 0 BACK button to deletethe last character in the sequenceor press and hold to delete theentire character sequence.Aud

6-10 Infotainment SystemAdjusting the EQ (Equalizer)For vehicles that have an equalizer:1. Press the TONE button.2. Select EQ.3. Select the setting.Pr

Infotainment System 6-11Maximum Startup VolumeThe maximum volume played whenthe Radio with CD is first turned oncan be set.1. Press the CONFIG button.

6-12 Infotainment SystemRadio MenusRadio menus are available for AMand FM.Press the MENU/SEL knob to openthe main radio menu for that band.Selecting a

Infotainment System 6-133. Select the programming type.A list of stations that transmitprogramming of the selectedtype displays.4. Select the station.

6-14 Infotainment SystemPress and release the g SEEK orl SEEK buttons to jump forward orback 30 seconds in the time shiftbuffer.When the radio station

Infotainment System 6-15Selecting the XM BandPress the RADIO/BAND button tochoose between the AM, FM andXM bands. The last channel playedin that band

6-16 Infotainment SystemStoring an XM Channel as aFavoriteChannels from all bands can bestored in any order in the favoritepages.Up to six channels ca

Infotainment System 6-17XM MessagesXL (Explicit LanguageChannels): These channels, or anyothers, can be blocked by request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (

1-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsChoose the power liftgate modeby turning the dial on the switchuntil the indicator lines up with thedesired position. The

6-18 Infotainment SystemRadio ReceptionFrequency interference and staticcan occur during normal radioreception if items such as cell phonechargers, ve

Infotainment System 6-19Audio PlayersCD PlayerThe CD player can play audio CDsand MP3 CDs.The CD player will not play8 cm (3 in.) CDs.Care of CDsSound

6-20 Infotainment SystemInserting a CDWith the printed side facing up,insert a disc into the CD slot until itis drawn in.Removing a CDPress the Z butt

Infotainment System 6-21Searching for MP3 TracksThe search feature may take sometime to display the information afterreading the disc due to the amoun

6-22 Infotainment SystemControl ButtonsThe buttons used to control theCD/DVD player are:MEM/DVD/AUX: Press to choosebetween the MEM, CD/DVD,and AUX.l

Infotainment System 6-23Playing an MP3 CD or DVDFiles that are not stored in foldersare displayed in the rootdirectory (disc).The search rate increase

6-24 Infotainment SystemPlaying a DVD‐VSee Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)Systemon page 6‑33forinformation about how to control aVideo DVD using the wir

Infotainment System 6-25Mass StorageMedia (MEM)Infotainment systems with MEMstorage are able to record up to1.1 GB (gigabyte) of music fromAudio CDs,

6-26 Infotainment SystemStopping the RecordingPress theO REC button whilerecording from an audio CD todisplay the stop recording option.Select Stop Re

Infotainment System 6-27Playing From MEMPlaying Back a PreviouslyRecorded CDTurn the MENU/SEL knob to selecta track if MEM is already playingfrom the

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-11Pressing any button, or thetouchpad switch while the liftgate ismoving stops it. Pressing the buttonor RKE switch again re

6-28 Infotainment SystemAlbum: Saves the albumassociated with the currently playingtrack in the indicated favoritesposition.Genre: Saves the genre ass

Infotainment System 6-29Connecting and Controllingan iPod™Not all iPod's can be controlled bythe Infotainment System.Connecting an iPodConnect th

6-30 Infotainment SystemTo search for tracks:1. Press the MENU/SEL knob.2. Select Search.3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums,Song Titles, Podcasts,o

Infotainment System 6-31Shuffle FunctionalityPress the MENU/SEL knob and setShuffle Songs (Random) to Onor Off.On: Plays current tracks in randomorder

6-32 Infotainment SystemConnecting and Controllingan iPod™Not all iPod's can be controlled bythe Infotainment System.Connecting an iPodConnect th

Infotainment System 6-33Selecting a TrackUsing the control buttons:.Press g SEEK or l SEEK toselect the previous or next track..Turn the MENU/SEL knob

6-34 Infotainment SystemBefore DrivingThe RSE is for rear seatpassengers only. The drivercannot safely view the videoscreen while driving.In severe or

Infotainment System 6-35Infrared transmitters are on thetop of the left seatback videoscreen. The headphones shut offautomatically to save the battery

6-36 Infotainment SystemChanging the Source on the VideoDisplay ScreensThe image from the auxiliary devicecan be switched between the videodisplay scr

Infotainment System 6-37Video ScreensThe video screens are located in theback of the driver and frontpassenger seats.To use the video screen:1. Push t

1-12 Keys, Doors and WindowsWhen power opened with the3/4 mode selected, the liftgatestops at the new set position.There is a minimum that the powerli

6-38 Infotainment SystemIf a CD, DVD, or MP3 disc is in theRadio DVD slot, the remote controlO button can be used to turn onthe video screen display a

Infotainment System 6-39u (Next Track/Chapter): Pressto go to the beginning of the nextchapter or track. This button mightnot work when the DVD is pla

6-40 Infotainment SystemBattery ReplacementTo change the remote controlbatteries:1. Slide back the rear cover on theremote control.2. Replace the two

Infotainment System 6-41Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd)Problem Recommended ActionThe auxiliary source is running butthere is no picture o

6-42 Infotainment SystemDVD DistortionVideo distortion can occur whenoperating cellular phones, scanners,CB radios, Global Position Systems(GPS)*, two

Infotainment System 6-43When to Speak: A tone sounds toindicate that the system is ready fora voice command. Wait for the toneand then speak.How to Sp

6-44 Infotainment SystemPairing a Phone1. Press the CONFIG button.2. Select Phone Settings.3. Select Bluetooth.4. Select Pair Device (Phone).A four di

Infotainment System 6-45Making a CallRadio with CD1. Press the5 / 0 button.2. Enter the character sequence.See “Entering a CharacterSequence” in Opera

6-46 Infotainment System3. Enter the character sequencethen select Call. See “Enteringa Character Sequence” inOperationon page 6‑7formore information.

Infotainment System 6-47Pairing Information:.Up to five cell phones can bepaired to the Bluetooth system..The pairing process is disabledwhen the vehi

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-13Disarming the SystemTo disarm the system, do one of thefollowing:.Press K on the RKE transmitter..Turn the ignition to ON/

6-48 Infotainment SystemListing All Paired and ConnectedPhones1. Pressb / g..For vehicles without anavigation system, thesystem responds “Ready”,follo

Infotainment System 6-492. Say “Bluetooth”. The systemresponds “Bluetooth ready”,followed by a tone.3. Say “Change phone”. Thesystem responds “Please

6-50 Infotainment System5. Say a name tag for the phonenumber. The name tag isrecorded and the systemresponds “About to store<name tag>. Does th

Infotainment System 6-51Using the Directory CommandThe directory command lists all ofthe name tags stored by the system.To use the directory command:1

6-52 Infotainment SystemUsing the Delete All Name TagsCommandThe Delete All Name Tagscommand deletes all stored phonebook name tags and route nametags

Infotainment System 6-533. Say the entire number withoutpausing..If the system recognizesthe number, it respondswith “OK, Dialing” and dialsthe number

6-54 Infotainment SystemUsing the Call Command1. Pressb / g..For vehicles without anavigation system, thesystem responds “Ready”,followed by a tone..F

Infotainment System 6-55Receiving a CallWhen an incoming call is received,the audio system mutes and a ringtone is heard in the vehicle..Press b g to

6-56 Infotainment SystemTransferring a CallAudio can be transferred betweenthe in‐vehicle Bluetooth system andthe cell phone.To Transfer Audio to the

Infotainment System 6-57Dual Tone Multi-Frequency(DTMF) TonesThe in‐vehicle Bluetooth system cansend numbers and the numbersstored as name tags during

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual MVehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2Vehicle Checks

1-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsIf the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamagedor the light continues to stay on, tryanother igniti

6-58 Infotainment SystemBluetooth (Navigation)For information about how tonavigate the menu system usingthe infotainment controls, see“Overview” under

Infotainment System 6-593. Select “Add New Phone”, thepairing process will beginsearching for Bluetooth deviceson your cellular phone. See thecell pho

6-60 Infotainment System3. Select the Device List submenu. A list of all previously paired phoneswill be displayed. If there is acurrently paired phon

Infotainment System 6-613. Select the Device List submenu. 4. Select the phone to be deletedand then follow the on screenprompts to delete the devicef

6-62 Infotainment SystemConnecting to a Phone in theDevice ListIn order to connect to anotherphone in the Device List, make surethe phone you would li

Infotainment System 6-635. The Phone menu will bedisplayed with the name of thephone paired.Making a CallPress the 5 on the infotainmentsystem to acce

6-64 Infotainment SystemAccepting a CallPressb g on the steering wheelcontrol to answer the incoming callor touch the Answer option toanswer the call.

Infotainment System 6-653. Make another call. The first callwill be placed on hold while thesecond call is dialing andconnected.4. To make a conferenc

6-66 Infotainment System2 NOTES

Climate Controls 7-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 7-1Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . .

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-153. Adjust each outside mirror sothat the side of the vehicle andthe area behind are seen.4. Return the selector switch to

7-2 Climate ControlsAir Delivery Mode Control:To change the current mode, selectone of the following:F (Vent): Air is directed to theinstrument panel

Climate Controls 7-3Automatic Climate Control SystemThe vehicle's heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation can be controlledwith this system

7-4 Climate ControlsWith Heated SeatsA. Fan ControlB. AUTOC. Air Delivery Mode ControlD. DefrostE. RecirculationF. Temperature ControlG. PowerH. Drive

Climate Controls 7-5Manual OperationO (Power): Press to turn theclimate control system on or off.9 (Fan Control): Turn to increaseor decrease the fan

7-6 Climate ControlsRear Window Defogger< (Rear Defogger): Press toturn the rear window defogger on oroff. The rear window defogger turnsoff after

Driving and Operating 8-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDriving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2Defensive Dr

8-2 Driving and OperatingCalifornia FuelRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 8-54Fuel Additives . . . . . . .

Driving and Operating 8-3Defensive DrivingDefensive driving means “alwaysexpect the unexpected.” The firststep in driving defensively is to wearyour s

8-4 Driving and OperatingMedical research shows thatalcohol in a person's system canmake crash injuries worse,especially injuries to the brain,sp

Driving and Operating 8-5If the engine ever stops while thevehicle is being driven, brakenormally but do not pump thebrakes. If the brakes are pumped,

1-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsAutomatic DimmingRearview MirrorThe vehicle may have an automaticdimming inside rearview mirror.Vehicles with OnStar®have

8-6 Driving and OperatingSteering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering canbe more effective than braking. Forexample, you come over a hill andf

Driving and Operating 8-7pavement. Turn the steering wheel8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), aboutone-eighth turn, until the right fronttire contacts the pav

8-8 Driving and OperatingOff-Road DrivingVehicles with all‐wheel drive can beused for off‐road driving. Vehicleswithout all‐wheel drive should not bed

Driving and Operating 8-9Loading Your Vehicle forOff-Road Driving{WARNING.Cargo on the load floor piledhigher than the seatbackscan be thrown forward

8-10 Driving and OperatingEnvironmental ConcernsOff-road driving can providewholesome and satisfyingrecreation. However, it also raisesenvironmental c

Driving and Operating 8-11Controlling the vehicle is the key tosuccessful off-road driving. One ofthe best ways to control the vehicleis to control th

8-12 Driving and OperatingSome things to consider:.Is the path ahead clear?.Will the surface texture changeabruptly up ahead?.Does the travel take you

Driving and Operating 8-13Consider this as you approach a hill:.Is there a constant incline,or does the hill get sharplysteeper in places?.Is there go

8-14 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle stalls, or is about tostall, and you cannot make it upthe hill:.Push the brake pedal to stop thevehicle and k

Driving and Operating 8-15Driving DownhillWhen off-roading takes youdownhill, consider:.How steep is the downhill? Will Ibe able to maintain vehicleco

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-17Power Windows{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe keys is dangerous for manyreasons, children or others couldbe b

8-16 Driving and OperatingDriving Across an InclineAn off-road trail will probably goacross the incline of a hill. To decidewhether to try to drive ac

Driving and Operating 8-17Stalling on an Incline{WARNINGGetting out on the downhill (low)side of a vehicle stopped acrossan incline is dangerous. If t

8-18 Driving and OperatingDriving in Water{WARNINGDriving through rushing water canbe dangerous. Deep water cansweep your vehicle downstreamand you an

Driving and Operating 8-19Driving on Wet RoadsRain and wet roads can reducevehicle traction and affect yourability to stop and accelerate.Always drive

8-20 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving tips include:.Allow extra following distance..Pass wi

Driving and Operating 8-21{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdangerous. The brakes will haveto do all the work of slow

8-22 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be in aserious situation. Stay with thevehicle unless there is help nearby.If pos

Driving and Operating 8-23To save fuel, run the engine for onlyshort periods as needed to warmthe vehicle and then shut the engineoff and close the wi

8-24 Driving and OperatingVehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to know howmuch weight the vehicle cancarry. This weight is called thevehicle capaci

Driving and Operating 8-25Rating (GAWR) for the front andrear axle. See “CertificationLabel” later in this section.Steps for Determining CorrectLoad L

1-18 Keys, Doors and WindowsExpress Down WindowsWindows that have theexpress‐down feature allow thewindows to be lowered withoutholding the switch. Pr

8-26 Driving and OperatingExample 2A.Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 = 453 kg(1,000 lbs).B. Subtract Occupant Weight @68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 k

Driving and Operating 8-27GVWR includes the weight ofthe vehicle, all occupants, fuel,and cargo. Never exceed theGVWR for the vehicle, or theGross Axl

8-28 Driving and OperatingStarting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does notneed an elaborate break-in. But itwill perform better i

Driving and Operating 8-29A (LOCK/OFF): This is the onlyposition from which the key can beremoved. This locks the steeringwheel, ignition and automati

8-30 Driving and OperatingStarting the EngineMove the shift lever to P (Park) orN (Neutral). The engine will not startin any other position. To restar

Driving and Operating 8-31If the vehicle starts briefly butthen stops again, repeat theprocedure. This clears the extragasoline from the engine. Do no

8-32 Driving and OperatingShifting Into Park{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the shift lever is notfully in P (Park) with the p

Driving and Operating 8-33Torque LockTorque lock is when the weight ofthe vehicle puts too much force onthe parking pawl in thetransmission. This happ

8-34 Driving and OperatingEngine Exhaust{WARNINGEngine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO) which cannot beseen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause un

Driving and Operating 8-35{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatictransmission shift lever is not fullyin P (Park) with t

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-19RoofSunroofOn vehicles with a sunroof, theswitches used to operate it arelocated on the headliner above therearview mirror

8-36 Driving and Operatingis in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift outof P (Park), ease pressure on theshift lever, then push the shift leverall the way into

Driving and Operating 8-37Manual ModeElectronic Range Select(ERS) ModeERS or manual mode allows for theselection of the range of gearpositions. Use th

8-38 Driving and Operatingwith a Driver Information Center(DIC) an “ECO Mode On” messagedisplays. See Fuel SystemMessageson page 4‑35for moreinformati

Driving and Operating 8-39If there is a problem with ABS, thiswarning light stays on. See AntilockBrake System (ABS) Warning Lighton page 4‑22.If driv

8-40 Driving and OperatingParking BrakeTo set the parking brake, hold theregular brake pedal down, thenpush the parking brake pedal down.If the igniti

Driving and Operating 8-41Hill Start Assist (HSA)This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist(HSA) feature, which may be usefulwhen the vehicle is stopped on

8-42 Driving and OperatingTCS automatically comes onwhenever the vehicle is started.To limit wheel spin, especially inslippery road conditions, the sy

Driving and Operating 8-43StabiliTrak SystemThe vehicle has a vehicle stabilityenhancement system calledStabiliTrak. It is an advancedcomputer control

8-44 Driving and OperatingCruise ControlWith cruise control, the vehicle canmaintain a speed of about 40 km/h(25 mph) or more without keepingyour foot

Driving and Operating 8-45To set a speed:1. Press5 to turn the cruisecontrol system on.2. Get to the speed desired.3. Move the thumbwheel downtoward S

1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows2 NOTES

8-46 Driving and OperatingPassing Another Vehicle WhileUsing Cruise ControlUse the accelerator pedal toincrease the vehicle's speed. Whenyou take

Driving and Operating 8-47{WARNINGThe Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system does notreplace driver vision. It cannotdetect:.Objects that are bel

8-48 Driving and OperatingThe following describes how the URPA display lights appear as the vehiclegets closer to a detected object:Description Metric

Driving and Operating 8-49.A tow bar is attached to thevehicle and the tow bar setting isnot being used, or an oddshaped tow bar is attached tothe veh

8-50 Driving and OperatingVehicles Without a NavigationSystemWhen the key is in the ON/RUNposition and the driver shifts thevehicle into R (Reverse),

Driving and Operating 8-51SymbolsThe navigation system may have afeature that lets the driver viewsymbols on the navigation screenwhile using the RVC.

8-52 Driving and OperatingThe following illustration shows thefield of view that the cameraprovides.A. View displayed by the camera.B. Corner of the r

Driving and Operating 8-53.A fast flash may indicate that thedisplay has been on for themaximum allowable time duringa reverse cycle, or the displayha

8-54 Driving and OperatingRecommended FuelUse regular unleaded gasoline witha posted octane rating of 87 orhigher. If the octane rating is lessthan 87

Driving and Operating 8-55Fuel AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolinesin the United States are nowrequired to contain additives thathelp preven

Seats and Restraints 2-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2Front SeatsSeat Adjustment . . . . . . . .

8-56 Driving and OperatingFilling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can cause bad injuries.To help avoid injuries to you andot

Driving and Operating 8-57Filling a Portable FuelContainer{WARNINGNever fill a portable fuel containerwhile it is in the vehicle. Staticelectricity di

8-58 Driving and OperatingFor information on towing a disabledvehicle, see Towing the Vehicleonpage 9‑78. For information ontowing the vehicle behind

Driving and Operating 8-59.Do not use the Fuel Saver Modewhen towing..Obey speed limit restrictions.Do not drive faster than themaximum posted speed f

8-60 Driving and OperatingMaking TurnsNotice: Making very sharp turnswhile trailering could cause thetrailer to come in contact with thevehicle. The v

Driving and Operating 8-613. When the wheel chocks are inplace, release the brake pedaluntil the chocks absorb the load.4. Reapply the brake pedal. Th

8-62 Driving and OperatingUse the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh,based upon the vehicle model and options.VehicleMaximum

Driving and Operating 8-63After loading the trailer, weigh thetrailer and then the tongue,separately, to see if the weights areproper. If they are not

8-64 Driving and OperatingSafety ChainsAlways attach chains between thevehicle and the trailer. Cross thesafety chains under the tongueof the trailer

Vehicle Care 9-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsThe vehicle's front and rear seatshave head restraints in all outboardseating positions.{WARNINGWith head

9-2 Vehicle CareTire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50Tire Pressure MonitorSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51Tire Press

Vehicle Care 9-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain and/or emit chemicalsknown to the State of California

9-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work{WARNINGYou can be injured and thevehicle could be damaged if youtry to do service work on a v

Vehicle Care 9-5HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the release handle with thesymbol on it. It is below theinstrument panel, to the left ofthe steering whee

9-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview2.4L L4 Engine

Vehicle Care 9-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filteronpage 9‑13.B. Engine Cover on page 9‑9.C. Engine Oil Dipstick (out of view).See Engine Oil on page 9‑10.D

9-8 Vehicle Care3.0L V6 Engine

Vehicle Care 9-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filteronpage 9‑13.B. Power Steering Fluid(2.4L L4 Engine)on page 9‑21or Power Steering Fluid(3.0L V6 Engine) on

9-10 Vehicle CareEngine OilChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel fill. In order toget an accurate reading, th

Vehicle Care 9-11What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for three things:.GM6094MUse only an oil that meets GMStandard GM6094M..SAE 5W-30SAE 5W-30 is best

Seats and Restraints 2-3Front SeatsSeat Adjustment{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you try to adjust amanual driver's seat while the

9-12 Vehicle CareEngine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer systemthat indicates when to change theengine oil and filt

Vehicle Care 9-13What to Do with Used OilUsed engine oil contains elementsthat can be unhealthy for your skinand could even cause cancer. Donot let us

9-14 Vehicle CareHow to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterTo inspect the air cleaner/filter,remove the filter from the vehicleand lightly shake the

Vehicle Care 9-15{WARNINGOperating the engine with the aircleaner/filter off can cause you orothers to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the a

9-16 Vehicle CareIf the coolant inside the coolantsurge tank is boiling, do not doanything else until it cools down.Park the vehicle on a level surfac

Vehicle Care 9-17What to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water tothe cooling system can bedangerous. Plain water, or someother liquid such as alcohol, ca

9-18 Vehicle CareHow to Add Coolant to theCoolant Surge Tank{WARNINGYou can be burned if you spillcoolant on hot engine parts.Coolant contains ethylen

Vehicle Care 9-193. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper mixture to the COLDFILL line.4. With the coolant surge tankpressure cap off, start thee

9-20 Vehicle CareIf Steam Is Coming From TheEngine Compartment{WARNINGSteam from an overheated enginecan burn you badly, even if youjust open the hood

Vehicle Care 9-21Power Steering Fluid(2.4L L4 Engine)The vehicle has electric powersteering and does not use powersteering fluid.Power Steering Fluid(

Introduction iiiGENERAL MOTORS, GM, theGM Emblem, CHEVROLET, theCHEVROLET Emblem, the nameEquinox and the Equinox Emblemare registered trademarks ofGe

2-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat AdjustmentDriver Seat with Power SeatControl, Power Recline,and Power Lumbar shownA: Memory Seat AdjustmentB: Power

9-22 Vehicle CareWasher FluidWhat to UseRead the manufacturer'sinstructions before refilling thewindshield washer fluid. If operatingthe vehicle

Vehicle Care 9-23Some driving conditions or climatescan cause a brake squeal when thebrakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not meansom

9-24 Vehicle CareBrake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake fluid asindicated on the reservoir cap. SeeEngine Compartmen

Vehicle Care 9-25What to AddUse only new DOT 3 brake fluidfrom a sealed container. SeeRecommended Fluids andLubricants on page 10‑7.Always clean the b

9-26 Vehicle CareVehicle Storage{WARNINGBatteries have acid that can burnyou and gas that can explode.You can be badly hurt if you arenot careful. See

Vehicle Care 9-27Starter Switch Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others cou

9-28 Vehicle CareIgnition TransmissionLock CheckWhile parked, and with the parkingbrake set, try to turn the ignition toLOCK/OFF in each shift leverpo

Vehicle Care 9-29Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear and cracking.See Scheduled Maintenanceonpage 10‑2for more

9-30 Vehicle CareRear Wiper Blade ReplacementTo replace the rear wiper blade:1. Lift the wiper arm from theliftgate glass until no furthermovement is

Vehicle Care 9-31Headlamp AimingThe headlamp aiming system hasbeen preset at the factory.If the vehicle is damaged in anaccident, the aim of the headl

Seats and Restraints 2-5To save:1. Adjust the driver seat, includingthe seatback recliner, and bothoutside mirrors, to a comfortableposition.2. Press

9-32 Vehicle CareTo adjust the vertical aim, do thefollowing:1. Open the hood. See Hoodonpage 9‑5for more information.2. Locate the aim dot on the len

Vehicle Care 9-337. Locate the vertical headlampaiming screws, which are underthe hood near each headlampassembly.The adjustment screw can beturned wi

9-34 Vehicle CareHeadlamps, Front TurnSignal, Sidemarker, andParking LampsA. Low Beam HeadlampB. High Beam headlampC. Park/Turn Signal LampD. Side Mar

Vehicle Care 9-35Fog LampsTo replace one of these bulbs:1. Locate the fog lamp assemblyunder the front facia.2. Disconnect the bulb socket fromthe ele

9-36 Vehicle Care5. Disconnect the lamp wiringharness.6. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise and pull it out.7. Pull the bulb straight out of thesock

Vehicle Care 9-376. Push the replacement bulbstraight into the bulb socketand turn the bulb socketclockwise to install into lampassembly.7. Turn the l

9-38 Vehicle CareEngine CompartmentFuse BlockTo remove the fuse block cover,squeeze the clips on the cover andlift it straight up.The vehicle may not

Vehicle Care 9-39J-CaseFusesUsage8Instrument PanelFuse Block 29 Starter10 Brake Booster11 Sunroof12Antilock BrakeSystem Pump13Instrument PanelFuse Blo

9-40 Vehicle CareMini Fuses Usage44Chassis ControlModule Ignition45 Spare46 Rear Drive Module47Lift Gate ModuleLogic48Instrument PanelFuse Block Ignit

Vehicle Care 9-41The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses and relays shown.Instrument Panel Fuse BlockMini Fuses Usage1 Steering Wheel DM

2-6 Seats and RestraintsLumbar AdjustmentPower LumbarSeats with power lumbar havecontrols located on the outboardside of the seat. See Power SeatAdjus

9-42 Vehicle CareMini Fuses Usage18Instrument PanelCluster Ignition19 PDI Module20Body ControlModule 621SEO RetainedAccessory Power22 SDM Ignition23 S

Vehicle Care 9-43Wheels and TiresTiresYour new vehicle comes withhigh-quality tires made by aleading tire manufacturer. If youever have questions abou

9-44 Vehicle CareTire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire ismolded into its sidewall. Theexamples below show a typicalpassenger vehicle t

Vehicle Care 9-45Compact Spare Tire Example(A) Tire Ply Material : The typeof cord and number of plies inthe sidewall and under the tread.(B) Temporar

9-46 Vehicle CareTire DesignationsTire SizeThe following illustration showsan example of a typicalpassenger vehicle tire size.(A) Passenger (P‐Metric)

Vehicle Care 9-47Tire Terminology andDefinitionsAir Pressure: The amount ofair inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inchof the tire. Air pre

9-48 Vehicle CareGAWR FRT: Gross Axle WeightRating for the front axle. SeeVehicle Load Limitsonpage 8‑24.GAWR RR: Gross Axle WeightRating for the rear

Vehicle Care 9-49Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatictire in which the ply cords thatextend to the beads are laid at90 degrees to the centerline ofthe tread.R

9-50 Vehicle CareTire PressureTires need the correct amount ofair pressure to operateeffectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tellyou that under‐inflatio

Vehicle Care 9-51How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-typegage to check tire pressure.You cannot tell if your tiresare properly inflated simply byloo

Seats and Restraints 2-7Power Reclining SeatbacksOn vehicles with power recliningseatbacks, the switch is located onthe outboard side of the seat. See

9-52 Vehicle CareAs an added safety feature, yourvehicle has been equipped with atire pressure monitoring system(TPMS) that illuminates a lowtire pres

Vehicle Care 9-53Tire Pressure MonitorOperationThis vehicle may have a TirePressure Monitor System (TPMS).The TPMS is designed to warn thedriver when

9-54 Vehicle CareTPMS Malfunction Light andMessageThe TPMS will not function properlyif one or more of the TPMS sensorsare missing or inoperable. When

Vehicle Care 9-55TPMS Sensor MatchingProcessEach TPMS sensor has a uniqueidentification code. Any time yourotate your vehicle's tires or replaceo

9-56 Vehicle Care5. Remove the valve cap from thevalve cap stem. Activate theTPMS sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire's air pressurefor fi

Vehicle Care 9-57Any time you notice unusualwear, rotate the tires as soon aspossible and check wheelalignment. Also check fordamaged tires or wheels.

9-58 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTiresVarious factors, such asmaintenance, temperatures, drivingspeeds, vehicle loading, and roadconditions inf

Vehicle Care 9-59GM's exclusive TPC Specsystem considers over adozen critical specifications thatimpact the overall performa nceof your vehicle,

9-60 Vehicle CareVehicles that have a tirepressure monitoring systemcould give an inaccuratelow‐pressure warning if non‐TPCSpec rated tires are instal

Vehicle Care 9-61Uniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the tiresidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section

2-8 Seats and RestraintsHeated Front Seats{WARNINGIf you cannot feel temperaturechange or pain to the skin, theseat heater may cause burnseven at low

9-62 Vehicle CareTraction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A, B,and C. Those grades representthe tire's ability t

Vehicle Care 9-63Wheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orcorroded. If wheel nuts keep comingloose, the wheel, wheel

9-64 Vehicle CareTire Chains{WARNINGDo not use tire chains. There isnot enough clearance. Tire chainsused on a vehicle without theproper amount of cle

Vehicle Care 9-65If a tire goes flat, avoid further tireand wheel damage by driving slowlyto a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See Ha

9-66 Vehicle CareTire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsTo access the spare tire and tools:1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate(Manual)on page 1‑8

Vehicle Care 9-674. Turn the wheel wrenchcounterclockwise to loosen allthe wheel nuts, but do notremove them yet.5. Place the jack near the flat tire.

9-68 Vehicle CarePlace the jack notch (A) underthe frame rail seam (B).7. Put the compact spare tirenear you.{WARNINGGetting under a vehicle when it i

Vehicle Care 9-699. Insert the other end of the jackhandle into the wrench.10. Place the jack under thevehicle.11. Raise the vehicle by turning thejac

9-70 Vehicle Care12. Remove all of the wheel nuts.13. Remove the flat tire.{WARNINGRust or dirt on a wheel, or on theparts to which it is fastened, ca

Vehicle Care 9-71WARNING (Continued)aftermarket manufacturer whenusing accessory locking wheelnuts. See Capacities andSpecificationson page 11‑2forori

Seats and Restraints 2-9Rear SeatsSplit Folding SeatbacksWith this feature, either side of therear seatback can be folded downfor more cargo space.{WA

9-72 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat or Spare Tireand Tools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipment in the passengercompartment of the vehicle cou

Vehicle Care 9-735. Hook the cable onto the outsideportion of the liftgate hinges (B).6. Hook the other end of the cableonto the outside portion of th

9-74 Vehicle Careconvenience. Of course, it is best toreplace the spare with a full-size tireas soon as possible. The spare tirewill last longer and b

Vehicle Care 9-75Be sure to use the following steps todo it safely. Ignoring these stepscould result in costly damage to thevehicle that would not be

9-76 Vehicle Care4. Locate the positive (+) andnegative (−) terminals on bothvehicles. Some vehicles haveremote jump starting terminals.{WARNINGAn ele

Vehicle Care 9-7710. Connect the other end of thenegative (−) cable away fromthe dead battery, but not nearengine parts that move.11. Start the vehicl

9-78 Vehicle CareTowingTowing the VehicleTo avoid damage, the disabledvehicle should be towed with allfour wheels off the ground. Consultyour dealer/r

Vehicle Care 9-79Dinghy TowingFront-wheel‐drive andall-wheel-drive vehicles may bedinghy towed from the front. Thesevehicles can also be towed byplaci

9-80 Vehicle CareOnce the destination has beenreached:1. Set the parking brake.2. Shift the transmission toP (Park).3. Turn the ignition key toLOCK/OF

Vehicle Care 9-814. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.5. Follow the dolly manufacturer'sinstructions for preparing thevehicle and dolly for towing.

2-10 Seats and RestraintsSafety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety beltsproperly. It also describes somethings not to do with

9-82 Vehicle CareIf the vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoatgives more depth and gloss to thecolored basecoat. Always usewaxes

Vehicle Care 9-83safety precautions and appropriatedisposal of any vehicle careproduct.Rinse the vehicle well, beforewashing and after to remove allcl

9-84 Vehicle Careon them because the surface couldbe damaged. Do not use chromepolish on aluminum wheels.Notice: Using chrome polish onaluminum wheels

Vehicle Care 9-85Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deepscratches in the finish should berepaired right away. Bare metal willcorrode quickly a

9-86 Vehicle CareYour dealer/retailer has products forcleaning the vehicle's interior. Whencleaning the vehicle's interior, onlyuse cleaners

Vehicle Care 9-87Fabric/CarpetUse a vacuum cleaner with a softbrush attachment to remove dustand loose dirt. A canister vacuumwith a beater bar in the

9-88 Vehicle CareInstrument Panel, Vinyl, andOther Plastic SurfacesTo remove dust, a soft clothdampened with water can be used.If a more thorough clea

Service and Maintenance 10-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1Scheduled MaintenanceScheduled Mainte

10-2 Service and Maintenance.Are driven off-road in therecommended manner. SeeOff-Road Driving on page 8‑8..Use the recommended fuel. SeeRecommended F

Service and Maintenance 10-3life system whenever the oil ischanged. See Engine Oil LifeSystem on page 9‑12.When the Change Engine Oil Soonmessage disp

Seats and Restraints 2-11Why Safety Belts WorkWhen you ride in or on anything,you go as fast as it goes.Take the simplest vehicle. Supposeit is just a

10-4 Service and Maintenance.Body hinges and latches,key lock cylinders, foldingseat hardware, and sunroof(if equipped) lubrication.See Recommended Fl

Service and Maintenance 10-5First Engine Oil Change AfterEvery 40 000 km/25,000 Miles.Fuel system inspection fordamage or leaks.First Engine Oil Chang

10-6 Service and MaintenanceService Maintenance IMaintenanceIIChange engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. • •Engine coolant level check. • •W

Service and Maintenance 10-7Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and LubricantsUsage Fluid/LubricantEngine OilEngine oil which

10-8 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantTransfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 88861950, in Canada 88861951).K

Service and Maintenance 10-9Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained fro

10-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the servi

Service and Maintenance 10-11Maintenance Record (cont'd)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed

10-12 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont'd)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed

Technical Data 11-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1Service Parts Identification

2-12 Seats and RestraintsThe person keeps going untilstopped by something. In a realvehicle, it could be the windshield...or the instrument panel... o

11-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishAir Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air condition

Technical Data 11-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransmission Fluid (Drain and Refill)2.4L L4 6–Speed Automatic* 8.5 L 9.0 qt3.0L V6 6–Speed Auto

11-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.4L L4 Engine3.0L V6 Engine

Customer Information 12-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1Customer Assist

12-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO : If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appears your concern cannot beresolved by the dealership w

Customer Information 12-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following theprocedure o

12-4 Customer InformationFrom Puerto Rico:1-800-496-9992 (English)1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)From U.S. Virgin Islands:1-800-496-9994Canada — CustomerAssi

Customer Information 12-5Online Owner CenterOnline Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/chevroletInformation and servicescustomized for your spe

12-6 Customer InformationGM MobilityReimbursement ProgramThis program, available to qualifiedapplicants for cost reimbursementof eligible aftermarket

Customer Information 12-7owner or driver if they decide theclaims are made too often, or thesame type of claim is made manytimes.Services Provided.Eme

Seats and Restraints 2-13Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicleafter a crash if I am wearing asafety belt?A: You c

12-8 Customer Information.Trip Interruption Benefitsand Assistance: Must beover 250 kilometres fromwhere your trip was started toqualify. General Moto

Customer Information 12-9Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally becompleted while you wait. However,if you are unable to wait, GM helpst

12-10 Customer InformationAdditional ProgramInformationAll program options, such as shuttleservice, may not be available atevery dealer. Please contac

Customer Information 12-11Aftermarket parts are not coveredby your GM New Vehicle LimitedWarranty, and any vehicle failurerelated to such parts are no

12-12 Customer Information.Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN).Insurance company and policynumber.General description of thedamage to the other vehicle

Customer Information 12-13In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,Owner Manual, and WarrantyBooklet.RETAIL SELL PRICE:$35.00 (U.S.) plus processing feeWith

12-14 Customer InformationHowever, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individualproblems between you, yourdealer, or General Motors.To contact NHTSA, you

Customer Information 12-15Vehicle DataRecording andPrivacyYour GM vehicle has a number ofsophisticated computers that recordinformation about the vehi

12-16 Customer InformationGM will not access this data orshare it with others except: with theconsent of the vehicle owner or,if the vehicle is leased

INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29Add-On ElectricalEquipme

iv IntroductionManufactured under license fromDolby Laboratories. Dolby and thedouble-D symbol are trademarksof Dolby Laboratories. Copyright1992-1997

2-14 Seats and RestraintsFirst, before you or yourpassenger(s) wear a safety belt,there is important information youshould know.Sit up straight and al

i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-74Voltage and ChargingMessages

INDEX i-3Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 7-1Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i-4 INDEXEECO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37Economy ModeFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-37Electrical Equi

INDEX i-5GGagesEngine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14Odometer . . .

i-6 INDEXJJump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74KKey and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 4-35Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . .

INDEX i-7MMaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10Maintenance ScheduleRecommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . .

i-8 INDEXOnStar®System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44Operation, InfotainmentSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7OutletsPower

INDEX i-9RecordsMaintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 9-78Reimbursement Program,GM Mobility . . . . . . .

i-10 INDEXSecurityLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12ServiceAccesso

INDEX i-11TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35Text Telephone (TTY) Users . .

Seats and Restraints 2-15{WARNINGYou can be seriously hurt if yourshoulder belt is too loose. In acrash, you would move forwardtoo much, which could i

i-12 INDEXUUltrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 8-46Uniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61Using this Manual . .

2-16 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrongbuckle.{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured ifyour belt is buck

Seats and Restraints 2-17{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured ifyour belt goes over an armrestlike this. The belt would be muchtoo high. In a crash, y

2-18 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is behind the body.{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured bynot wearing the lap-shoulder

Seats and Restraints 2-19Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoulder belt.The following instructions explainhow to wear a

2-20 Seats and RestraintsTo unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. For outboard seatingpositions, slide the latch plate upthe safety belt web

Seats and Restraints 2-21Safety Belt PretensionersThis vehicle has safety beltpretensioners for front outboardoccupants. Although the safety beltprete

2-22 Seats and Restraints2. Place the guide over the belt,and insert the two edges of thebelt into the slots of the guide.3. The belt should not be tw

Seats and Restraints 2-234. Buckle, position, and releasethe safety belt as describedpreviously in this section. Makesure that the shoulder beltcrosse

Introduction vUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in theback of the manual. It is analphabetical list of wh

2-24 Seats and RestraintsSafety System CheckNow and then, check that the safetybelt reminder light, safety belts,buckles, latch plates, retractors and

Seats and Restraints 2-25Airbag SystemThe vehicle has the followingairbags:.A frontal airbag for the driver..A frontal airbag for the right frontpasse

2-26 Seats and RestraintsHere are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:{WARNINGYou can be severely injured orkilled in a crash if

Seats and Restraints 2-27There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel cluster,which shows the airbag symbol.The system checks the airbage

2-28 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side shown, PassengerSide similarThe seat-mounted side impactairbags for the driver and right frontpassenger are in th

Seats and Restraints 2-29WARNING (Continued)Do not use seat accessoriesthat block the inflation path of aseat-mounted side impact airbag.Never secure

2-30 Seats and RestraintsThresholds can also vary withspecific vehicle design.Frontal airbags are not intended toinflate during vehicle rollovers, rea

Seats and Restraints 2-31What Makes an AirbagInflate?In a deployment event, the sensingsystem sends an electrical signaltriggering a release of gas fr

2-32 Seats and RestraintsWhat Will You See Afteran Airbag Inflates?After the frontal airbags andseat-mounted side impact airbagsinflate, they quickly

Seats and Restraints 2-33In many crashes severe enough toinflate the airbag, windshields arebroken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breaka

vi IntroductionVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicleand what they mean. For moreinformation on the symb

2-34 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing systemturns off the right front passengerfrontal airbag under certainconditions. The driver airbag,seat

Seats and Restraints 2-35The passenger sensing system isdesigned to turn off the right frontpassenger frontal airbag if:.The right front passenger sea

2-36 Seats and RestraintsIf the On Indicator is Lit for aChild RestraintIf a child restraint has been installedand the on indicator is lit:1. Turn the

Seats and Restraints 2-37use the following steps to allow thesystem to detect that person andenable the right front passengerfrontal airbag:1. Turn th

2-38 Seats and RestraintsThe on indicator may be lit if anobject, such as a briefcase,handbag, grocery bag, laptop orother electronic device, is put o

Seats and Restraints 2-39In addition, the vehicle has apassenger sensing system forthe right front passengerposition, which includes sensorsthat are p

2-40 Seats and RestraintsAirbag System CheckThe airbag system does not needregularly scheduled maintenance orreplacement. Make sure the airbagreadines

Seats and Restraints 2-41Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster seats should wear thevehicle's safety belts.The ma

2-42 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is the proper way towear safety belts?A: An older child should wear alap-shoulder belt and get theadditional restrain

Seats and Restraints 2-43WARNING (Continued)The child could move too farforward increasing the chance ofhead and neck injury. The childmight also slid

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)S

2-44 Seats and RestraintsChildren who are not restrainedproperly can strike other people,or can be thrown out of the vehicle.{WARNINGNever do this.Nev

Seats and Restraints 2-45Q: What are the different types ofadd-on child restraints?A: Add-on child restraints, whichare purchased by the vehicle'

2-46 Seats and RestraintsChild Restraint Systems(A) Rear‐Facing Infant SeatA rear-facing infant seat (A)provides restraint with the seatingsurface aga

Seats and Restraints 2-47Securing an Add-On ChildRestraint in the Vehicle{WARNINGA child can be seriously injured orkilled in a crash if the childrest

2-48 Seats and RestraintsWhere to Put theRestraintAccording to accident statistics,children and infants are safer whenproperly restrained in a childre

Seats and Restraints 2-49Wherever you install a childrestraint, be sure to secure thechild restraint properly.Keep in mind that an unsecuredchild rest

2-50 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchors andTethers for Children(LATCH System)The LATCH system holds a childrestraint during driving or in a crash.This

Seats and Restraints 2-51Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors thetop of the child restraint to thevehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto th

2-52 Seats and RestraintsTop Tether AnchorsThe top tether anchors for each rearseating position are located on theback of the rear seatback. You mayne

Seats and Restraints 2-53{WARNINGDo not attach more than one childrestraint to a single anchor.Attaching more than one childrestraint to a single anch

1-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignition key is dangerous formany reasons, children or othe

2-54 Seats and Restraints1.2. Put the child restraint onthe seat.1.3. Attach and tighten the lowerattachments on the childrestraint to the loweranchor

Seats and Restraints 2-55If the position you are usinghas a fixed headrest orhead restraint and you areusing a dual tether, routethe tether around the

2-56 Seats and RestraintsSecuring Child Restraints(Rear Seat )When securing a child restraint in arear seating position, study theinstructions that ca

Seats and Restraints 2-574. Pull the rest of the shoulder beltall the way out of the retractor toset the lock.5. To tighten the belt, push downon the

2-58 Seats and RestraintsArmrest Retaining Strap{WARNINGA rear center armrest that is notproperly stowed and securedcould fall forward during a sudden

Seats and Restraints 2-59A label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe front.” This is because the risk tothe rear-facing ch

2-60 Seats and RestraintsYou will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint inthis position. Follow the instructionsthat came with t

Seats and Restraints 2-616. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshoulder portion of the belt totighten the lap portion of th

2-62 Seats and Restraints2 NOTES

Storage 3-1StorageStorage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . 3-1Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Cupholders . . . . . .

Keys, Doors and Windows 1-3Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) SystemSee Radio Frequency Statementonpage 12‑16for informationregarding Part 15 of the FederalCom

3-2 StorageRoof Rack System{WARNINGIf something is carried on top ofthe vehicle that is longer or widerthan the roof rack— like paneling,plywood, or a

Storage 3-3Lift the lever to release and movethe crossrail.Position the crossrail on both sidesof the vehicle at the same time.Push the lever down to

3-4 Storage2 NOTES

Instruments and Controls 4-1Instruments andControlsInstrument Panel OverviewInstrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4ControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . .

4-2 Instruments and ControlsInformation DisplaysDriver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27Vehicle MessagesVehicle Messages . .

Instruments and Controls 4-32 NOTES

4-4 Instruments and ControlsInstrument Panel Overview

Instruments and Controls 4-5A. Air Vents on page 7‑6.B. Turn and Lane-Change Signalson page 5‑3. Exterior LampControlson page 5‑1. FogLampson page 5‑3

4-6 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe adjustment lever is located onthe left side of the steering column.To adjust the steer

Instruments and Controls 4-7b / g (Push to Talk): For vehicleswith an OnStar®, Bluetooth®,or navigation system, press tointeract with those systems. S