Owner's Manual
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2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-14 Interior Mirrors ...2-15 Windows ...2-16 Roof ...2-18 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-24 Child Restraints ...3-38 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Roof Rack System ...4-2 ...
2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-8 Vehicle Security...2-12 Exterior Mirrors ...2-14 Interior Mirrors ...2-15 Windows ...2-16 Roof ...2-18 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-9 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-24 Child Restraints ...3-38 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Roof Rack System ...4-2 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-9 Heated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Vehicle Personalization ...Rear...
... Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-9 Heated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-11 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Vehicle Personalization ...Rear...
Owner's Manual
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... Equipped). T. K. N. Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑13. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑7. Safety Locks on page 5‑20. See Navigation System Manual. D. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑2. E. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑4. Climate Control Systems on page 2‑7. Power Door Locks on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). V. CD Player on page 9‑31. See Shifting Into Park on page 7‑18. Y. Fog Lamps on...
... Equipped). T. K. N. Automatic Climate Control System on page 5‑13. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 2‑7. Safety Locks on page 5‑20. See Navigation System Manual. D. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5‑2. E. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑4. Climate Control Systems on page 2‑7. Power Door Locks on page 8‑1 (If Equipped). V. CD Player on page 9‑31. See Shifting Into Park on page 7‑18. Y. Fog Lamps on...
Owner's Manual
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... Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. The power window controls are on page 2‑16. A. Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of the seat cushion (A). The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. Seat Position Handle B. To adjust the seat: . Height Adjustment Control See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for the window by moving the control (B) up or down. Raise or lower...
... Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. The power window controls are on page 2‑16. A. Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of the seat cushion (A). The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. Seat Position Handle B. To adjust the seat: . Height Adjustment Control See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3 for the window by moving the control (B) up or down. Raise or lower...
Owner's Manual
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Roof Sunroof ...2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 Doors Liftgate (Manual) ...2-8 Liftgate (Power) ...2-8 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-Theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-15 Windows Windows ...2-...
Roof Sunroof ...2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-6 2-7 2-7 Doors Liftgate (Manual) ...2-8 Liftgate (Power) ...2-8 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-15 Vehicle Security Vehicle Security ...Anti-Theft Alarm System ...Immobilizer ...Immobilizer Operation ...2-12 2-12 2-13 2-13 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-15 Windows Windows ...2-...
Owner's Manual
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... location. RKE Without Remote Start Shown The following may be modified. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to unlock the driver door or all doors lock except the driver door. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. If there is pressed, all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may also arm the theft-deterrent system...
... location. RKE Without Remote Start Shown The following may be modified. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to unlock the driver door or all doors lock except the driver door. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑30. If there is pressed, all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may also arm the theft-deterrent system...
Owner's Manual
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... automatically immobilized when the key is turned on briefly when the ignition is removed from the ignition. The vehicle may be manually armed or disarmed. If the engine does not start , and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to be damaged. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Keys, Doors and Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is a problem with the system. If the alarm...
... automatically immobilized when the key is turned on briefly when the ignition is removed from the ignition. The vehicle may be manually armed or disarmed. If the engine does not start , and the key appears to be undamaged or the light continues to be damaged. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. Keys, Doors and Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is a problem with the system. If the alarm...
Owner's Manual
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... time. This feature can be turned on the system and how to subscribe to R (Reverse), both the driver and passenger mirrors will not be available. Vehicles with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information on or off will tilt downward. When the vehicle is shifted to OnStar. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror...
... time. This feature can be turned on the system and how to subscribe to R (Reverse), both the driver and passenger mirrors will not be available. Vehicles with OnStar® have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information on or off will tilt downward. When the vehicle is shifted to OnStar. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror...
Owner's Manual
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... the switch. Keys, Doors and Windows ACC/ACCESSORY, or in ON/RUN or o (Window Lockout): The window lockout switch is on the driver door. The driver door also has switches that have the express‐ down feature. The power window controls are on page 9‑30. Press or pull on the switch to turn the lockout feature on . This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. The power windows work when the ignition is...
... the switch. Keys, Doors and Windows ACC/ACCESSORY, or in ON/RUN or o (Window Lockout): The window lockout switch is on the driver door. The driver door also has switches that have the express‐ down feature. The power window controls are on page 9‑30. Press or pull on the switch to turn the lockout feature on . This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. The power windows work when the ignition is...
Owner's Manual
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.../ Maintenance test. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as a check to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . Avoid hard accelerations. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running , this light to costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem...
.../ Maintenance test. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as a check to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with this light on . Avoid hard accelerations. This light comes on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running , this light to costly repairs that there is an OBD II problem...
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake is on, the brake system warning light comes on if the parking brake does not fully release. Pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle serviced by the system. The vehicle would be working , the remaining circuit can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. If the light is designed to the floor. Driving with the brake system warning light...
... the parking brake is on, the brake system warning light comes on if the parking brake does not fully release. Pull off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle serviced by the system. The vehicle would be working , the remaining circuit can happen if the battery has recently been replaced or if the battery has run down. If the light is designed to the floor. Driving with the brake system warning light...
Owner's Manual
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... following information. Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure The display will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 10‑13. It cannot be cleared. Then press SET/CLR to select Yes or No. You will appear on page 10‑52 for more information. The oil should take any time other than...
... following information. Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure The display will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 10‑13. It cannot be cleared. Then press SET/CLR to select Yes or No. You will appear on page 10‑52 for more information. The oil should take any time other than...
Owner's Manual
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... Accessory Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting Out of Park ...Parking Over Things That Burn ... 9-30 9-31 9-31 9-32 9-32 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-40 StabiliTrak® System ...9-41 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-42 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-33 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-33 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-45 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-46 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-34 Manual Mode ...9-36 Fuel Economy Mode ...9-36 Fuel Fuel ...9-51 Recommended Fuel...
... Accessory Power (RAP) ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Shifting Into Park ...Shifting Out of Park ...Parking Over Things That Burn ... 9-30 9-31 9-31 9-32 9-32 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-40 StabiliTrak® System ...9-41 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-42 Engine Exhaust Engine Exhaust ...9-33 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-33 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-45 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...9-46 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-34 Manual Mode ...9-36 Fuel Economy Mode ...9-36 Fuel Fuel ...9-51 Recommended Fuel...
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... cold weather (below −18°C or 0°F), it . 9-30 Driving and Operating hold it there as you Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be covered by the vehicle warranty. 15 seconds to 10 minutes or until any door is opened . When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. All these features will work with your dealer. Audio System Power Windows Sunroof (if equipped) Power...
... cold weather (below −18°C or 0°F), it . 9-30 Driving and Operating hold it there as you Retained Accessory Power (RAP) These vehicle accessories can be covered by the vehicle warranty. 15 seconds to 10 minutes or until any door is opened . When the engine starts, let go of 15 seconds. All these features will work with your dealer. Audio System Power Windows Sunroof (if equipped) Power...
Owner's Manual
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... g until g and i come on the console. Cruise Control With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Both StabiliTrak and Traction Control can be turned off if needed by : 1. If cruise control is located on the instrument panel. This is displayed on page 9‑42 for service. See Cruise Control on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and d will not assist...
... g until g and i come on the console. Cruise Control With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of the vehicle or limit wheel spin. Both StabiliTrak and Traction Control can be turned off if needed by : 1. If cruise control is located on the instrument panel. This is displayed on page 9‑42 for service. See Cruise Control on the Driver Information Center (DIC) and d will not assist...
Owner's Manual
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... Wiper Rear Wiper Air Conditioning Compressor Rear Latch Heated Mirrors Horn Right High‐Beam Headlamp Left High‐Beam Headlamp Ignition Even Coil Ignition Odd Coil Windshield Washer Front Fog Lamps Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Engine Control Module 50 51 52 53 54 46 47 48 49 43 44 45 Mini Fuses Usage 10-39 Pre-Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Transmission Control Module Mirror Chassis Control Module Ignition Spare Rear Drive Module Lift Gate Module Logic Instrument Panel Fuse Block Ignition Heated Seat - Front Chassis Control Module Engine Control Module Rear Vision...
... Wiper Rear Wiper Air Conditioning Compressor Rear Latch Heated Mirrors Horn Right High‐Beam Headlamp Left High‐Beam Headlamp Ignition Even Coil Ignition Odd Coil Windshield Washer Front Fog Lamps Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Engine Control Module 50 51 52 53 54 46 47 48 49 43 44 45 Mini Fuses Usage 10-39 Pre-Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensor Transmission Control Module Mirror Chassis Control Module Ignition Spare Rear Drive Module Lift Gate Module Logic Instrument Panel Fuse Block Ignition Heated Seat - Front Chassis Control Module Engine Control Module Rear Vision...
Owner's Manual
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... as high as it would mean that indicates the tire height‐to‐width measurements. the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The letter R means radial ply construction;
... as high as it would mean that indicates the tire height‐to‐width measurements. the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; Tire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. Accessory Weight: The combined weight of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. The letter R means radial ply construction;
Owner's Manual
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... of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Park a vehicle that impact the overall performance of four. GM's TPC Spec number is never used. If the tires have tires that can cause flat spots on when tires should be followed by an MS for an extended period can deteriorate rubber. Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on all...
... of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. Park a vehicle that impact the overall performance of four. GM's TPC Spec number is never used. If the tires have tires that can cause flat spots on when tires should be followed by an MS for an extended period can deteriorate rubber. Vehicle Storage Tires age when stored normally mounted on all...
Owner's Manual
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..., windows fogging up, or odors. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10‑18. At Each Fuel Stop . . . . . . Replacement may be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. 11-4 Service and Maintenance Once a Year . See Engine Coolant on page 10‑29. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 2‑18. Underbody flushing service. Contact your dealer if service is the right time to replace the filter. . . Passenger compartment air filter replacement...
..., windows fogging up, or odors. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10‑18. At Each Fuel Stop . . . . . . Replacement may be rotated every 12 000 km/ 7,500 miles. 11-4 Service and Maintenance Once a Year . See Engine Coolant on page 10‑29. See Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check on page 2‑18. Underbody flushing service. Contact your dealer if service is the right time to replace the filter. . . Passenger compartment air filter replacement...
Owner's Manual
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... K Key and Lock Messages ...5-27 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-11 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-16 Brake System Warning ...5-15 Charging System ...5-12 Cruise Control ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-18 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 Front Fog Lamps ...5-20 Fuel Economy ...5-18 High-Beam On ...5-19 High/Low Beam Changer ...6-2 Low Fuel Warning ...5-19 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-10 Security ...5-19 Tire Pressure ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...5-17 Traction Off ...5-16 Locks Door ...2-6 Power Door ...2-7 Safety...
... K Key and Lock Messages ...5-27 Keyless Entry Remote (RKE) System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-11 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-16 Brake System Warning ...5-15 Charging System ...5-12 Cruise Control ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-18 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 Front Fog Lamps ...5-20 Fuel Economy ...5-18 High-Beam On ...5-19 High/Low Beam Changer ...6-2 Low Fuel Warning ...5-19 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-10 Security ...5-19 Tire Pressure ...5-17 Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...5-17 Traction Off ...5-16 Locks Door ...2-6 Power Door ...2-7 Safety...