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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-8 Vehicle Security...1-12 Exterior Mirrors ...1-14 Interior Mirrors ...1-15 Windows ...1-16 Roof ...1-19 Seats and Restraints ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety ...Lighting ...5-1 Interior Lighting ...5-4 Lighting Features ...5-4 Infotainment System ...6-1 Introduction ...6-1 Radio ...6-11 Audio Players ...6-19 Rear Seat Infotainment ...6-33 Phone ...6-42 Climate Controls ...7-1 Climate Control Systems ...7-1 Air Vents ...7-6 Driving and Operating ...8-1 ...
2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-8 Vehicle Security...1-12 Exterior Mirrors ...1-14 Interior Mirrors ...1-15 Windows ...1-16 Roof ...1-19 Seats and Restraints ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-3 Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety ...Lighting ...5-1 Interior Lighting ...5-4 Lighting Features ...5-4 Infotainment System ...6-1 Introduction ...6-1 Radio ...6-11 Audio Players ...6-19 Rear Seat Infotainment ...6-33 Phone ...6-42 Climate Controls ...7-1 Climate Control Systems ...7-1 Air Vents ...7-6 Driving and Operating ...8-1 ...
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... the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to the desired direction. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be seen from the driver seat. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the driver door. Controls for the outside power mirrors are . Exterior...
... the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to the desired direction. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be seen from the driver seat. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the driver door. Controls for the outside power mirrors are . Exterior...
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... injured or killed if caught in the path of the side doors. Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to lower or raise the window. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the switch to prevent unintentional operation of the...
... injured or killed if caught in the path of the side doors. Uplevel shown, base similar The power window controls are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to lower or raise the window. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on the switch to prevent unintentional operation of the...
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... 2-1 2-41 2-43 2-46 2-48 2-50 2-55 2-56 2-58 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...2-2 Safety System Check ...2-24 Safety Belt Care ...2-24 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After...the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-38 Airbag System Check ...2-40 Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash ...2-40 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Heated Front Seats ...2-3 2-4 2-6 2-6 2-8 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH ...
... 2-1 2-41 2-43 2-46 2-48 2-50 2-55 2-56 2-58 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...2-2 Safety System Check ...2-24 Safety Belt Care ...2-24 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After...the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-38 Airbag System Check ...2-40 Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash ...2-40 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Heated Front Seats ...2-3 2-4 2-6 2-6 2-8 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...2-9 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH ...
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... head restraints in all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Push down . 2. Do not drive until the head restraints for all outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that the top of the restraint is locked in a crash. 1. This position reduces the chance of the seatback, while you ... so that are not adjustable. Pull the head restraint up to make sure that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. The vehicle's rear seat head restraints are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that it .
... head restraints in all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. Push down . 2. Do not drive until the head restraints for all outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that the top of the restraint is locked in a crash. 1. This position reduces the chance of the seatback, while you ... so that are not adjustable. Pull the head restraint up to make sure that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. The vehicle's rear seat head restraints are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that it .
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Move the seat forward or backward to stop the seat from moving. To adjust the seat position: 1. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . Seats and Restraints 2-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the seat. 2. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Release the handle to adjust the seat position. 3. Pull the handle located at the front of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving .
Move the seat forward or backward to stop the seat from moving. To adjust the seat position: 1. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . Seats and Restraints 2-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the seat. 2. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Release the handle to adjust the seat position. 3. Pull the handle located at the front of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving .
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... on the outboard side of control (E). 2-4 Seats and Restraints Adjust the power seat by moving the control (C) forward or rearward. Power Seat Adjustment Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown A: Memory Seat Adjustment B: Power Seat Adjustment C: Power Recline Adjustment D: Power Lumbar Adjustment Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Lumbar, and Manual Recline shown...
... on the outboard side of control (E). 2-4 Seats and Restraints Adjust the power seat by moving the control (C) forward or rearward. Power Seat Adjustment Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown A: Memory Seat Adjustment B: Power Seat Adjustment C: Power Recline Adjustment D: Power Lumbar Adjustment Driver Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Lumbar, and Manual Recline shown...
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... the RKE transmitter used to a comfortable position. 2. If the memory function does not work properly, see your dealer/retailer for more information. Seats and Restraints To save: 1. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be stored when the ignition is opened. When the remote recall .... Entry using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with the remote recall feature on page 4‑39 for service. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors and pedals, if available move to LOCK/OFF. Press and hold the MEM button and...
... the RKE transmitter used to a comfortable position. 2. If the memory function does not work properly, see your dealer/retailer for more information. Seats and Restraints To save: 1. To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be stored when the ignition is opened. When the remote recall .... Entry using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter with the remote recall feature on page 4‑39 for service. Adjust the driver seat, including the seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors and pedals, if available move to LOCK/OFF. Press and hold the MEM button and...
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...Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING If either seatback is not moving . Vehicles with power lumbar have a lever on the outboard side of the seat. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. The seatback should not move ... control of the vehicle if you do not want to the person sitting there. 2-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Seats with manual reclining seatbacks have controls located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of the driver...
...Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING If either seatback is not moving . Vehicles with power lumbar have a lever on the outboard side of the seat. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. The seatback should not move ... control of the vehicle if you do not want to the person sitting there. 2-6 Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Seats with manual reclining seatbacks have controls located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of the driver...
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...dangerous. The lap belt cannot do its job either. The belt forces would be in front of the seat. Do not have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. On vehicles with power reclining seatbacks, the switch is moving. In ...a crash, the belt could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion can be against your abdomen. Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 2-7 { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your pelvic ...
...dangerous. The lap belt cannot do its job either. The belt forces would be in front of the seat. Do not have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. On vehicles with power reclining seatbacks, the switch is moving. In ...a crash, the belt could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion can be against your abdomen. Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 2-7 { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if your pelvic ...
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... cause burns even at low temperatures. When Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to remote start the vehicle, the front heated seats will change to the next Heated Front Seats { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the highest setting if it is turned on page 1‑5. Press... for the highest setting and one for the highest setting. Press the button to overheat. lower setting, and then the off . To operate the heated seats the ignition must be in ON/RUN. See Remote Vehicle Start on with such a condition should use care when using the...
... cause burns even at low temperatures. When Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is used to remote start the vehicle, the front heated seats will change to the next Heated Front Seats { WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the highest setting if it is turned on page 1‑5. Press... for the highest setting and one for the highest setting. Press the button to overheat. lower setting, and then the off . To operate the heated seats the ignition must be in ON/RUN. See Remote Vehicle Start on with such a condition should use care when using the...
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... the safety belts. Fold the seatback forward. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to the person sitting there. Keep the seat in the upright locked position when not in the desired position. { WARNING A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and ...rear seatback can be unbuckled and the front seatbacks are locked. 2. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be seriously injured. Seats and Restraints 2-9 Rear Seats Split Folding Seatbacks With this feature, either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Tilt the...
... the safety belts. Fold the seatback forward. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to the person sitting there. Keep the seat in the upright locked position when not in the desired position. { WARNING A safety belt that the safety belts are properly routed and ...rear seatback can be unbuckled and the front seatbacks are locked. 2. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be seriously injured. Seats and Restraints 2-9 Rear Seats Split Folding Seatbacks With this feature, either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Tilt the...
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...ride in these areas are mild, and some things not to buckle the safety belts. After more likely to use safety belts properly. 2-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to be seriously injured or killed. You can survive and sometimes walk away. Always... some crashes can be seriously injured or killed. A few crashes are more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a crash, if you are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be so serious that your vehicle is...
...ride in these areas are mild, and some things not to buckle the safety belts. After more likely to use safety belts properly. 2-10 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This section of the manual describes how to be seriously injured or killed. You can survive and sometimes walk away. Always... some crashes can be seriously injured or killed. A few crashes are more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in a seat and using a safety belt properly. In a crash, if you are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be so serious that your vehicle is...
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Get it . Take the simplest vehicle. Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 2-11 Put someone on wheels. The rider does not stop the vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on it up to speed. Then stop .
Get it . Take the simplest vehicle. Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. 2-11 Put someone on wheels. The rider does not stop the vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on it up to speed. Then stop .
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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. or the safety belts! That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop over more time to stop. or the safety belts! That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-12 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel...
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... down. Q: If I am wearing a safety belt? Follow those who are special things to know about safety belts and children. Occupants who are not buckled up . Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get the most...
... down. Q: If I am wearing a safety belt? Follow those who are special things to know about safety belts and children. Occupants who are not buckled up . Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get the most...
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... a safety belt, there is wrong with this way. The lap part of you should know. First, before you or your feet on your abdomen. 2-14 Seats and Restraints touching the thighs. It will not give as much protection this ? In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you...
... a safety belt, there is wrong with this way. The lap part of you should know. First, before you or your feet on your abdomen. 2-14 Seats and Restraints touching the thighs. It will not give as much protection this ? In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you...
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... shoulder belt should be worn low and snug on your abdomen. In a crash, you could increase injury. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Seats and Restraints 2-15 { WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose.
... shoulder belt should be worn low and snug on your abdomen. In a crash, you could increase injury. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Seats and Restraints 2-15 { WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose.
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This could cause serious internal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. A: The belt is over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING You can be there, not on the pelvic bones. 2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Always buckle your abdomen. The belt forces would go up over an armrest. In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.
This could cause serious internal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. A: The belt is over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING You can be there, not on the pelvic bones. 2-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Always buckle your abdomen. The belt forces would go up over an armrest. In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong buckle.
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... liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should be worn over the shoulder and across the chest. It should go over the shoulder at all times. Seats and Restraints 2-17 { WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like your body would then be applied on the...
... liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should be worn over the shoulder and across the chest. It should go over the shoulder at all times. Seats and Restraints 2-17 { WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like your body would then be applied on the...