2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual

every dealer. Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify, change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion.

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs diminish your vehicle's resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions. Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built. Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle's originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by that warranty. Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions.

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Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty. Repair Facility We recommend that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Your dealer/retailer may have a collision repair center with GM-trained technicians and state of the art equipment, or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM-trained technicians and comparable equipment. Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms.

Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts. If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier, consider switching to another insurance carrier. If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your lease carefully, as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs.

If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury, call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 12‑6 . Gather the following information: . Driver's name, address, phone

number

. Driver's license number . Owner's name, address, phone

number

. Vehicle license plate . Vehicle make, model and

model year

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. Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) Insurance company and policy number

. General description of the

damage to the other vehicle

Choose a reputable repair facility that uses quality replacement parts. See “Collision Parts” earlier in this section. If the airbag has inflated, see What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? on page 2‑32. Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled

original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits.

Service Publications Ordering Information

Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.

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In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle.

ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.

Reporting Safety Defects

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.

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However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safecar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854
(French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

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Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer/retailer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner’s personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings.

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as: . How various systems in your

vehicle were operating

. Whether or not the driver and

passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened

. How far, if at all, the driver was pressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal

. How fast the vehicle was

traveling

This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner.

OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on data collection and use. See also OnStar® System on page 4‑44 in this manual for more information.

Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in-vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information.

Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause

interference.

2. The device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

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Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29
Add-On Electrical

Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 2-38

Adjustments

Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . 9-13
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Airbag System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-33

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-31

INDEX

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Airbag System (cont.)

What Will You See After

an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . .2-32

When Should an Airbag

Antilock Brake

System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Appearance Care

Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . .2-27

Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-81
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-85

Airbags

Adding Equipment to the

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38
Passenger Status Indicator . . .4-17
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Servicing Airbag-Equipped

Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-38
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-25

Alarm System

Anti-Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 8-38, 9-26
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Antenna

Multi-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18

Anti-Theft

Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Alarm System Messages . . . . .4-37

Assistance Program,

Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19

Audio System

Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . 6-2

Automatic Climate Control

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 8-35
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-37
Shiftlock Control System

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-27
Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . 6-28, 6-31

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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-74
Voltage and Charging

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . 9-29
Bluetooth . . . . 6-42, 6-43, 6-46, 6-58
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-38
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-40
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-40
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3, 9-35
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-34
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . .9-36

Bulb Replacement (cont.)

Taillamps, Turn Signal,

Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Backup Lamps . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
California

Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . .8-54
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . . . . 8-49
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . iv Capacities and

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Carbon Monoxide

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-34
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-9
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21

Cargo

Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Cautions, Danger, and

Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

CD

DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 3-1
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . 4-18
Check

Engine Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Ignition Transmission Lock . . .9-28

Child Restraints

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-43

Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . .2-50
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-41
Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56, 2-58
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-46
. . .2-48
Where to Put the Restraint

Cleaning

Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-81
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-85

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Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 7-1
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10, 4-11
Cluster, IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 12-10
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Coolant

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Engine Temperature Gage . . . .4-15
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33

Courtesy Transportation

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8

Covers

Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-3
Text Telephone (TTY)

Drive Systems

All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . 8-38, 9-26

Driver Information

Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-4

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Customer Information Service Publications

Ordering Information . . . . . . 12-12

Customer Satisfaction

Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 12-10
Danger, Warnings, and

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v . . . . . . . 12-15

Data Recorders, Event Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Devices, Auxiliary . . . . . . . 6-28, 6-31
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Door

Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Driving

Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Characteristics and

Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-58
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . .8-20
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . .8-20
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . .8-23
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-21

DVD

Rear Seat Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-33
DVD/CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21

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ECO Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Economy Mode

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-37

Electrical Equipment,

Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-64

Electrical System

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-37
Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40

Engine

Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Check and Service Engine

Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . 9-6
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-16
Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31
Coolant Temperature Gage . . .4-15
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15
Cooling System Messages . . .4-33
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-34
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-19

Engine (cont.)

Fog Lamps

Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Running While Parked . . . . . . . .8-34
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-30

Engine Oil

Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-63
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . 12-15
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Filter

Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 5-2
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Flat Tire, Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-66
Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . . .9-13
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-24
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-22

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 5-3, 9-35
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Front Seats

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-55
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Economy Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Filling a Portable Fuel

Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-57
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-56
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .8-54
Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Gasoline Specifications . . . . . . .8-54
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . .4-25
Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-54
Requirements, California . . . . .8-54
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Fuel Economy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Engine Compartment Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-38

Instrument Panel Fuse

Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-40

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Gages

Engine Coolant

Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Warning Lights and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12

Gasoline

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-54

General Information

Service and Maintenance . . . . .10-1
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-57
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
GM Mobility Reimbursement

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6

Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 5-2
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Headlamps

Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-31
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .9-33
Daytime Running

Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Headlamps, Front Turn

Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-34
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . .4-26
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 5-2
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . .4-27
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Heater

Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-31
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

INDEX

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Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . 8-20
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-28
Ignition Transmission Lock

Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-28
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Infants and Young Children,

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii, 6-1

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INDEX

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74

Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . 4-35
Keyless Entry

Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . 1-3
Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Lamps

Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . . 5-2
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-36
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . .4-18
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

LATCH System

Replacing Parts After a

Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-55

Latch, Lower Anchors and

Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . 2-50

Liftgate

Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . 1-8, 1-9

Light

StabiliTrak® OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

Lighting

Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Lights

Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Antilock Brake System

(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26

Lights (cont.)

High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . . 5-2
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . .4-15
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Traction Control System

(TCS)/StabiliTrak® . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Locks

Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . 4-25
Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH SYSTEM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

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Maintenance

Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-7
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . .10-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 4-18
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-37
Mass Storage Media (MEM) . . . 6-25
Messages

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . .4-37
Battery Voltage and

Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Brake System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-32
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-33
Engine Cooling System . . . . . . .4-33
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35

Messages (cont.)

Key and Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-35
Object Detection System . . . . .4-35
Ride Control System . . . . . . . . . .4-36
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Service Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Vehicle Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38

Mirrors

Automatic Dimming

Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Park Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14

Monitor System, Tire

Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-51
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

INDEX

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Navigation System

Vehicle Data Recording

and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . 8-28

Object Detection System

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Oil

Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .9-12
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-34
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 2-41
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . 12-5

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INDEX

OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44
Operation, Infotainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Passenger Sensing System . . . 2-33
Perchlorate Materials

Requirements, California . . . . . . 9-3

Outlets

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Overview, Infotainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-5

Park

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Parking

Assist, Ultrasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-46
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-40
Brake and P (Park)

Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . .9-28
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . .8-33

Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17

Phone

Bluetooth . . . . . . .

Power

6-42, 6-43, 6-46, 6-58

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .8-29
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Pregnancy, Using Safety

Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Privacy

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . 12-16

Program

Courtesy Transportation . . . . . .12-8

Proposition 65 Warning,

California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Radio Frequency

Identification (RFID) . . . . . . . . 12-16
Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-16

Radios

AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
CD/DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-21
Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
Satellite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Rear Seat Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 8-49
Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 4-8
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Recommended Fluids and

Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 8-54

Records

Retained Accessory

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 9-78
Reimbursement Program,

Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-29

Ride Control Systems

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-36

GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6

Roadside Assistance

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Replacement Parts

Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-9
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . 2-40
Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government . . . . . . 12-14
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 11-4
Running the Vehicle While

Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-24
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-23
How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

INDEX

i-9

Safety Belts (cont.)

Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Replacing After a Crash . . . . . .2-24
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . .2-23

Safety Defects Reporting

Canadian Government . . . . . . 12-14
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . 10-2
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . 12-8
Seats

Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 2-6
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . 2-4
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Securing Child

Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56, 2-58

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INDEX

Security

Sidemarker

Storage

Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35

Mass Media (MEM) . . . . . . . . . . .6-25

Signals, Turn and

Storage Areas

Service

Accessories and

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Engine Soon Lamp . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Maintenance Records . . . . . . 10-10
Maintenance, General

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-1
. . . . . 11-1

Parts Identification Label Publications Ordering

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
Scheduling Appointments . . . . .12-8
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37

Servicing the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 2-38

Shifting

Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-32
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-33

Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Spare Tire

Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-73

Specifications and

Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
StabiliTrak System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-43
StabiliTrak® OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 4-23
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-41
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-30
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-21
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35

Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v System

Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

System Check

Automatic Transmission

Shiftlock Control

. . . . . . . . . . . .9-27

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Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
Taillamps

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 12-4
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10, 4-11
Tires

Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-64
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-66
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-73
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-46
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-60
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . .9-64
Inflation Monitor System . . . . . .9-53
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-37
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-24
Pressure Monitor System . . . . .9-51

INDEX

i-11

Tires (cont.)

Traction

Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-56
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-44
Terminology and

Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-47

Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-61

Wheel Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-62
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . .9-63
When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-58

Towing

Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . .8-58
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-63
General Information . . . . . . . . . .8-57
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . .9-78
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-61
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . .8-64
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-78

Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . .8-41
Control System (TCS)/

StabiliTrak® Light . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22

Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) . . . . . . . . . .8-64
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-61
Transmission

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-35
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-38

Transportation Program,

Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8

Turn and Lane-Change

Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Turn Signal

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .9-35

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Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . . . 8-46
Uniform Tire Quality

Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-61
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Using this Manual

Vehicle

Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-24
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
Personalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-39
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-78

Vehicle Care

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-50

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Service Parts Identification

Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Vehicle Reminder

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . v Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Wheels

Alignment and Tire

Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-62
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-60
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-63

When It Is Time for New

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58

Where to Put the Child

Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-48
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17

Windshield

Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . 9-29
Wipers

Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

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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 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 3-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 3-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Instruments and Controls . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 4-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 4-39
OnStar® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Exterior 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
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 8-28
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-34
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 8-35
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-38
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 8-41
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-44
Object Detection Systems . . . . 8-46
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-53
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-57
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 8-64

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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 12-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 12-1
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 12-13
Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-74
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-78
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-81

Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 10-2
Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 10-7
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 10-10

Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

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Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name Equinox and the Equinox Emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25798562 B Second Printing

©2009 General Motors. All Rights Reserved.

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limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyright 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer/retailer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

{ WARNING

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

Introduction

Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Interior Mirrors

Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . 1-15
Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Doors

Liftgate (Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Liftgate (Power) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . 1-12
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . 1-13

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Keys and Locks

Keys

{ WARNING

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

The key, that is part of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, can be used for the ignition and all locks.

Press the button on the RKE transmitter to extend the key. Press the button and the key blade to retract the key. See your dealer/retailer if a new key is needed. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. If you are locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 12‑6 or OnStar® System on page 4‑44 .

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 12‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry and Science Canada. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: . Check the distance. The

transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

. Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

. Check the transmitter's battery.

See “Battery Replacement” later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer/retailer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 1‑3.

RKE without Remote Start Shown The following may be available: Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound to indicate locking, see “Remote Lock Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑39 . If a passenger door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock. If the driver door is open when Q is pressed, all doors lock except the driver door. These settings can be modified.

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See “Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑39 . Pressing Q may also arm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 1‑12 . K (Unlock): Press to unlock the driver door or all doors, see “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑39 . The turn signal indicators flash to indicate unlocking has occurred. For more information see “Remote Unlock Light Feedback” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑39 . Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 1‑12 .

V (Remote Liftgate Release): First press K , then press and hold V to unlock the liftgate. For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold V until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. / (Remote Vehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, first press Q then press and hold / to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 1‑5
for additional information.

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the “Replace Battery in Remote Key” message displays in the DIC. See “Replace Battery in Remote Key” under Key and Lock Messages on page 4‑35. The battery is not rechargeable. See your dealer/retailer to replace the battery.

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Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. To enable and disable remote start, see “Remote Vehicle Start” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑39 . Vehicles with an automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperature during a remote start. Once the key is turned to ON/RUN, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was last set to. Laws in some local communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any requirements.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 1‑3
for additional information.

Starting the Engine Using Remote Start To start the engine using the remote start feature: 1. Press Q on the RKE transmitter. 2. Press and hold / for about

two seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been started. The parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The vehicle's doors will be locked.

3. The key must be inserted and

turned to ON/RUN before driving. The engine will shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension is done or the key is inserted and turned to ON/RUN.

Extending Engine Run Time For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is still running. The remote start can be extended once. When the remote start is extended, the second 10 minutes will start immediately. For example, if the engine has been running for five minutes, and 10 minutes are added, the engine will run for a total of 15 minutes. A maximum of two remote starts or remote start attempts are allowed between ignition cycles. The vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key, before the remote start procedure can be used again.

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Shutting the Engine Off After a Remote Start To shut off the engine: . Press / until the parking lamps

turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF.

Conditions in Which Remote Start Will Not Work The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:

The key is in the ignition. The hood or doors are not closed. The hazard warning flashers are on. There is an emission control system malfunction. The engine coolant temperature is too high.

The oil pressure is low. Two remote vehicle starts have already been used. The vehicle is not in P (Park).

Door Locks

{ WARNING Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

. Passengers, especially

children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

(Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

. Young children who get into

unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.

To lock or unlock a door from the outside of the vehicle, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Pull the handle once from the inside to unlock the door, and a second time to open it.

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Safety Locks Rear door security locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Press (C) to activate the safety locks. Once activated, the LED light, changes to amber. Pressing the button again deactivates the safety locks. See Power Door Locks on page 1‑7 .

When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice or Q on the RKE transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. This feature can be programmed. See “Delayed Door Lock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑39 .

Power Door Locks

A. Door Unlock B. Door Lock C. Safety Lock The power door lock switches are located on the instrument panel. . Press (A) to unlock the doors. . Remove the key from the

ignition and press (B) to lock the doors.

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Doors

Liftgate (Manual)

{ WARNING

Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. (Continued)

WARNING (Continued)

If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:

. Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on

or under the instrument panel.

. Adjust the Climate Control

system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index.