Owner's Manual
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2012 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 ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats...Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-14 Audio Players ...7-24 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-34 Phone ...7-36 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-49 Climate ...
2012 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 ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats...Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-14 Audio Players ...7-24 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-34 Phone ...7-36 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-49 Climate ...
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... 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-24 Initial Drive Information Initial 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 ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior...
... 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-24 Initial Drive Information Initial 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 ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior...
Owner's Manual
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... control up or down. . Height Adjustment Control To adjust the seat: . Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. A. Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of...
... control up or down. . Height Adjustment Control To adjust the seat: . Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. A. Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of...
Owner's Manual
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... Adjustment on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar A. Lift the lever. 2. Push and pull on page 3‑5 for more information. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired...
... Adjustment on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar A. Lift the lever. 2. Push and pull on page 3‑5 for more information. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired...
Owner's Manual
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...to raise. . These manually stored positions are reached stops the recall. Storing Button Memory Positions To save driver seat and outside mirror positions. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors move to the positions stored to the desired driving positions. 2. Repeat Steps... 1 and 2 for a second driver using "2." The driver seat and outside mirrors to those buttons when pressed. The vehicle will also automatically save positions into Button Memory: 1. 1-10 In Brief ...
...to raise. . These manually stored positions are reached stops the recall. Storing Button Memory Positions To save driver seat and outside mirror positions. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors move to the positions stored to the desired driving positions. 2. Repeat Steps... 1 and 2 for a second driver using "2." The driver seat and outside mirrors to those buttons when pressed. The vehicle will also automatically save positions into Button Memory: 1. 1-10 In Brief ...
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.... Indicator lights on page 5‑34 for more information. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑3. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in ON/RUN. For more information see Head ... 3‑7 for all occupants are near the climate controls. To activate, turn the ignition off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Memory Seats on or off and open , turning the ignition off will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. This feature can be in...
.... Indicator lights on page 5‑34 for more information. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑3. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in ON/RUN. For more information see Head ... 3‑7 for all occupants are near the climate controls. To activate, turn the ignition off using the vehicle personalization menu. See Memory Seats on or off and open , turning the ignition off will move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. This feature can be in...
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See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑13. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑28 for more information. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. United States Refer to use safety belts ...
See Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑13. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑28 for more information. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system. United States Refer to use safety belts ...
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... page 8‑3 (If Equipped). Fan Control B. See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Automatic Climate Control System on . Driver and Passenger Heated Seats I. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Recirculation F. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal...
... page 8‑3 (If Equipped). Fan Control B. See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped) or Automatic Climate Control System on . Driver and Passenger Heated Seats I. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Recirculation F. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal...
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... Month & Day Format. 4. Press the CONFIG button. 2. To store the station to adjust the highlighted value. 5. For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑34. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Turn the...
... Month & Day Format. 4. Press the CONFIG button. 2. To store the station to adjust the highlighted value. 5. For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 7‑34. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Setting the Auto Time Adjust 1. Press the CONFIG button. 2. Turn the...
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... mode depending on the outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be inserted and turned to ON/RUN before driving. See Heated Front Seats on to confirm the vehicle has been started. The engine will briefly flash to the transmitter. Press and release RKE transmitter. Snap the battery cover... require a person using the remote start feature: 1. Keys, Doors, and Windows The battery is inserted and turned to ON/RUN. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on page 2‑3 for more information.
... mode depending on the outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be inserted and turned to ON/RUN before driving. See Heated Front Seats on to confirm the vehicle has been started. The engine will briefly flash to the transmitter. Press and release RKE transmitter. Snap the battery cover... require a person using the remote start feature: 1. Keys, Doors, and Windows The battery is inserted and turned to ON/RUN. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on page 2‑3 for more information.
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If the engine does not start with the system. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. See your shoulder before changing lanes. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on , try again. If the engine ...
If the engine does not start with the system. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. See your shoulder before changing lanes. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on , try again. If the engine ...
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... may result in a pulsing sound when either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped). Pull the switch up . When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the switch to open either rear window is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or...
... may result in a pulsing sound when either a front window or the sunroof (if equipped). Pull the switch up . When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the switch to open either rear window is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or...
Owner's Manual
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... Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Safety Belt Extender ...3-12 3-13 3-15 3-18 3-19 Seats and Restraints 3-1 3-35 3-37 3-39 3-41 3-43 3-49 3-50 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...3-2 Safety System Check ...3-19 Safety Belt Care ......3-20 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...3-34 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Memory Seats ...Heated Front Seats ...3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-7 3-9 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and...
... Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Safety Belt Extender ...3-12 3-13 3-15 3-18 3-19 Seats and Restraints 3-1 3-35 3-37 3-39 3-41 3-43 3-49 3-50 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...3-2 Safety System Check ...3-19 Safety Belt Care ......3-20 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...3-34 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Memory Seats ...Heated Front Seats ...3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-7 3-9 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and...
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... make sure that it . Adjust the head restraint so that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are installed and adjusted properly. Do not drive until the head restraints...
... make sure that it . Adjust the head restraint so that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are installed and adjusted properly. Do not drive until the head restraints...
Owner's Manual
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...WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be adjusted...and push the head restraint down. Move the seat forward or rearward to be removed. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to stop the seat from moving . Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating positions that it is released to make you ...
...WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is locked in place. Rear outboard head restraints are not designed to be adjusted...and push the head restraint down. Move the seat forward or rearward to be removed. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to stop the seat from moving . Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in the outboard seating positions that it is released to make you ...
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...on page 3‑5. Power Seat Adjustment Four‐Way Power Driver Seat Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the control (B) up or down . Seat Position Handle B. Eight‐Way Power Seats . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control... down . Raise or lower the entire seat by sliding the control forward or rearward. . See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front or rear of the seat cushion (A). Height Adjustment Control To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust the ...
...on page 3‑5. Power Seat Adjustment Four‐Way Power Driver Seat Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the control (B) up or down . Seat Position Handle B. Eight‐Way Power Seats . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control... down . Raise or lower the entire seat by sliding the control forward or rearward. . See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑5. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front or rear of the seat cushion (A). Height Adjustment Control To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust the ...
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...over your abdomen. In a crash, you . In a crash, the belt could cause serious internal injuries. (Continued) Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar A. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback...seatback reaches the desired level of the switch (A) to increase or decrease lumbar support. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is moving. Do not have the seatback ...
...over your abdomen. In a crash, you . In a crash, the belt could cause serious internal injuries. (Continued) Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar A. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback...seatback reaches the desired level of the switch (A) to increase or decrease lumbar support. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is moving. Do not have the seatback ...
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... to the person sitting there. Lift the lever. 2. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is moving . Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is not locked, it is... to make sure it could cause injury to . Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to the upright position: 1. 3-6 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to lock the seatback in a sudden stop or crash. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback...
... to the person sitting there. Lift the lever. 2. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is moving . Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is not locked, it is... to make sure it could cause injury to . Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to the upright position: 1. 3-6 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to lock the seatback in a sudden stop or crash. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback...
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Tilt the top of the control forward to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. On vehicles with the memory feature, the "1" and "2" buttons on page 2‑3 for a second driver using "2." Press and ...seatback, if available: . Tilt the top of the driver seat are used to raise. . Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors to recline. Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-7 Memory Seats The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to as RKE Memory positions. These manually...
Tilt the top of the control forward to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. On vehicles with the memory feature, the "1" and "2" buttons on page 2‑3 for a second driver using "2." Press and ...seatback, if available: . Tilt the top of the driver seat are used to raise. . Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors to recline. Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-7 Memory Seats The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to as RKE Memory positions. These manually...
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...on or off , the positions of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls. then press and hold "1" or "2." Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. 3-8 Seats and Restraints Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Memory Remote Recall) The Memory Remote Recall... feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may be different than the previously ...
...on or off , the positions of the memory, power mirror, or power seat controls. then press and hold "1" or "2." Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. 3-8 Seats and Restraints Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Memory Remote Recall) The Memory Remote Recall... feature can recall the driver seat and outside mirrors move to the previously saved RKE Memory positions. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may be different than the previously ...