2005 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual
2005 Chevrolet Equinox Manual
2005 Chevrolet Equinox manual content summary:
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2005 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag System ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-10 Theft- - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 2
manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, and the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks and the name EQUINOX the owner manual to explain things. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 05EQUINOX A - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 3
Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is 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. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 4
help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 5
These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: v - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 6
✍ NOTES vi - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 7
59 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-60 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-62 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-63 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Driver Seat Height Adjuster - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 8
where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual driver seat height adjuster, it is located on the outboard side of the seat toward the front of the seat cushion. To - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 9
. To adjust the seat: If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located on the inboard side of the driver's seat cushion. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. • Slide the entire control forward or rearward to move the seat forward or rearward - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 10
Heated Seats The switches for the heated seats, if equipped, are located on the outboard sides of the front seats. Reclining Seatbacks Press the forward part of the switch to turn the heated seat to high. Press the forward part of the switch again to turn the setting to low. Press the rearward - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 11
is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can not do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt can not do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Head Restraints Press the button on the side of the head restraint to adjust it. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 1-6 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 13
fold the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the release bar located under the front of the seat cushion. 2. Slide the seat as far back as it will go and release the bar. 3. Push and pull on the seat to ensure it is locked in place. The front passenger's seatback may fold flat. 1-7 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 14
?" and "Loading Your Vehicle," in the Index. 4. Lift the recliner lever located on the outside of the seat cushion and fold the seatback forward until it locks in the folded position. Pull up on the seat to ensure it is locked in place. {CAUTION: Things you put on this seatback can strike and - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 15
could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 16
all three of the safety belts are unbuckled and the front seatbacks are not reclined. 2. Lift and hold the lever located on top of the seatback. to move the seat back and forth to ensure the seat is locked in place. 2. Lift the lever located on the top of the seatback to release the seatback. 3. Fold - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 17
Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. It is fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 18
crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter...a lot! Why Safety - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 19
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn't stop. 1-13 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 20
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 1-14 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 21
you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 22
speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 23
to. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 24
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 25
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 26
is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 27
with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 28
wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your retailer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-22 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 29
portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 30
for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again. Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 31
before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 32
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 1-26 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 33
belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 34
for children who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the back of the seatback. 2. Slide the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 35
, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of elastic cord - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 36
are located on the retractor part of the safety belts for the driver and right front passenger. They help the safety belts other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-63. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 37
Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 38
If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. If the child is so - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 39
: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt's force would then be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 40
young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle's adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. {CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 41
offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. hold it. For - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 42
including support for the head and neck. This is necessary because a newborn infant's neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing seat settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 43
. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 44
the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. 1-38 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 45
A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce the attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child's body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has straps that are - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 46
the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 47
use with or without the top strap being anchored. Others require the top strap always to be anchored. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If yours requires that the top strap be anchored, don't use the restraint unless it is anchored properly. If the child - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 48
point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Once you have the top strap anchored, you'll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Once - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 49
the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. There is no place to anchor the top strap in this position. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 50
to do this, install one LATCH child restraint at the passenger side position, and install the other one either on the driver's side or the center position. A. Passenger's Side Rear Seat B. Center Rear Seat C. Driver's Side Rear Seat Make sure to attach the child restraint at the proper anchor - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 51
This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle's safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap. A. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 52
LATCH anchorages are located near the base of all three rear seating positions, where the properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. 1-46 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 53
on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 54
all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 55
belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 56
instructions say. 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Manual belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 57
the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. You may find it helpful to use your knee to push - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 58
of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. airbags are "supplemental restraints" to the safety belts. All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them. Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy only in moderate to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 59
inflation before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt even with frontal airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door. rollover, rear or low-speed frontal crashes, or in many - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 60
part of this manual called "Older Children" or "Infants and Young Children." There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 61
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger's frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-55 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 62
the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger, it is in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-56 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 63
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? {CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag side impact airbags, never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating side impact airbag will be blocked. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 64
because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by the angle and near-frontal impacts. For side impact airbags, inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact. • If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 65
flator, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag, and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger. For vehicles with side impact air bags, the air bag modules are located in the ceiling of the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 66
asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can not get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 67
not be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 68
Saturn Service Manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag systems. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 69
LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you will need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 70
✍ NOTES 1-64 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 71
(s) ...2-33 Center Console Storage Area ...2-33 Luggage Carrier ...2-34 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-35 Table ...2-36 Convenience Net ...2-37 Sunroof ...2-37 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Door Locks - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 72
killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. One key is used for the ignition and all of the locks. Key code information can be obtained by your dealer. These code numbers can be used to make new keys. Additional keys that are needed can be made at any retail - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 73
again. • Check to determine if battery replacement or resynchronization is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" and "Resynchronization" under "Remote Keyless Entry System Operation" following this section. • If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. 2-3 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 74
remote keyless entry transmitter one time to lock the doors. The headlamps will flash once. This also arms the content theft-deterrent system. Press this button on the remote keyless entry transmitter one time to unlock the driver's door. The interior lights will go on and the headlamps will flash - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 75
at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it's probably time to change the battery. Notice: When replacing the battery, use care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 76
position. If they do not, contact your dealer for service. Doors and Locks Door Locks {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 77
two situations, when a door is opened, all doors will lock again: Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver's and front passenger's doors. • The brake pedal is applied, a door is opened and then closed, and the brake pedal is released. • A door is opened and closed - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 78
located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them. To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the front door power lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 79
twice or use the power door lock switch. To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or use the power door lock switch. The liftgate does not have a key lock cylinder. To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle located in the center of the liftgate When - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 81
switch part way located below the shift lever on the center console. To open a window, press the bottom of the switch. To close a window, press the top of that window switch. The power windows can operate only when the ignition key is in the run or the ACC position or while in the Retained Accessory - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 82
can still get back into the vehicle without triggering the alarm. Once the light starts flashing the system is armed. The system will disarm when the after the ignition is turned off and the driver's door has been opened and closed. If the lock button on the transmitter is pressed before the minute - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 83
light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock® at this time. You may also want to check the fuses. See your dealer for service - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 84
warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door when the key has not been removed from the and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Notice this works, then your vehicle needs service. LOCKq: This position locks your steering column. It is a - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 85
switch stays in the RUN position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use RUN to operate your electrical accessories and to display some warning and indicator lights. This position starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 86
the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, in - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 87
to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 88
located on the center console. CAUTION: (Continued) There are several different positions for the automatic transaxle. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then, press the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 89
NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the transaxle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not racing into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 90
can damage your engine. Notice: brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Parking Brake The parking brake lever is located to the right of the driver's seat. To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 91
to remind you to release the parking brake. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. Shifting Into Park - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 92
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called "torque lock." To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake is - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 93
key to LOCK. 2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4. 3. Shift to NEUTRAL (N). 4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear you want. 5. Have your vehicle fixed as soon as you can. Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 94
damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. • Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified vehicle fixed immediately. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 95
(P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can the windshield. To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever toward you to the night position. 2-25 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 96
time the ignition is started. A light near the on/off button will come manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off. Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located new unit will be locked in and the compass/ time, please consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 97
for compass variance. To adjust for compass variance do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the on/off , the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 98
mirror function is turned on each time the vehicle is started. An indicator light located to the left of the TEMP button will be on, to show dimming is on. Press the on/off button for about eight seconds to manually turn the automatic dimming function on or off. Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 99
display will stop blinking and display the last selection made. If an abnormal reading is displayed for an extended period of time, consult your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Compass Operation Press the COMP button to turn the compass on or off - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 100
To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 101
Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors are located on the instrument panel. Outside Convex Mirrors The you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. To adjust the mirrors do - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 102
satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user's guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle's glove - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 103
guide in your vehicle's glove box, visit www.onstar.com or talk to an OnStar advisor by pressing the blue OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). ® Cupholder(s) There is one cupholder located at the front of the center console and one is at the rear of the center console. Center - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 104
to where you want them. This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. Once in place, press down on the levers to lock them into place. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 105
prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving, check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier crossrails are locked and cargo is still securely fastened. When the luggage carrier of the panel into the lower guides. 2. Slide the panel forward. 3. Press down on the back of the panel to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 106
beneath the panel/cover. To use the panel in the center position, do the following: 1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the middle guides. 2. Slide the panel forward. 3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of the panel to lock it in place. The panel can be used in this - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 107
sure to place the table leg securely onto the liftgate lock striker. Notice: Driving with the panel extended into the surface of the table are of moderate temperature. There are four grocery hooks located on the table for your convenience. Sunroof If the vehicle has an express-open sunroof, the controls - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 108
✍ NOTES 2-38 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 109
...3-23 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-24 Air Bag Readiness Light ...3-24 Battery Warning Light ...3-25 Brake System Warning Light ...3-26 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...3-27 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-28 Low Traction Light ...3-28 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 110
Reception ...3-77 Care of Your CDs ...3-77 Care of Your CD Player ...3-77 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-77 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-78 Chime Level Adjustment ...3-78 Audio System(s) ...3-36 Setting the Time ...3-36 Radio with CD (Base Level) ...3-37 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-47 Radio with - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 111
✍ NOTES 3-3 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 112
Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 113
2-33. K. Cruise Control System Buttons and Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 3-10 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-76. problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off. The hazard warning flasher button is located near the center of - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 114
the horn. Tilt Wheel Your vehicle has a tilt wheel that allows you to adjust the steering wheel. The lever to tilt the steering wheel is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and push the lever down. Then, move the steering - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 115
3-12. • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. To signal a lane bulb may be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when you signal a turn, check - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 116
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high beam to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way towards you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 8: Pull the lever down - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 117
Rear Window Wiper/Washer There is a band on the wiper lever to operate the rear wiper/washer. Windshield Washer 9: Z: Put the band in this position to turn off the rear wiper. Put the band in this position to turn on the rear wiper. This position will be slow, steady wiping cycles. {CAUTION: In - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 118
mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. for the cruise control are located on the steering wheel. Cruise on page 4-10. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again +RES (Resume/Accelerate): Push the top part of this button to make the vehicle resume - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 119
the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the button or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, do not hold the resume ways to go to a higher speed: 1. Press the cruise on/off button. The indicator light in the button will come on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 120
Control To end a cruise control session, step lightly on the brake pedal. Stepping on the brake will end the current cruise control session only. control speed you set earlier. Headlamps The exterior lamp control is located on the turn signal/multifunction lever. Using Cruise Control on Hills - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 121
listed lamps and lights. Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver's door with the ignition conditions are met: • The ignition is on, • the exterior lamp band is in the automatic position, • the transaxle is not in PARK (P), • the light sensor determines it is daytime, and • the parking brake - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 122
come on automatically. See Headlamps on page 3-12. Your vehicle has a light sensor located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, fog lamps for better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. The button for your fog lamps is located in the instrument panel above the radio. Push - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 123
remote keyless entry unlock button is pressed. It will stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is opened the light will remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the doors are closed, or until you put the key in the ignition and turn the key to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 124
if any door on the vehicle is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-15. Accessory Power Outlets The accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment such as a cellular phone or CB radio. The accessory power outlets are located in front of the center console storage - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 125
experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlet. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Check with your dealer before - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 126
for your vehicle. A (Fan): Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the cabin air through the vehicle. It can be used to prevent outside air and odors from entering your vehicle or to help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle more quickly. An indicator light - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 127
-conditioning compressor and cancels recirculation mode to dry the air. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. < (Rear): Press the button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 128
early. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for when to replace the filter. 1. Remove the push pins from the rear of the passenger's side air inlet panel. It is located in the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 129
, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help. 3-21 6. Remove the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 130
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're going, how much fuel you're using, and many other things you will need to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 131
light will also come on. Press the trip odometer button to return to the odometer/trip mode. This message will appear every 10 minutes. If this occurs, see your dealer for service door to show the old mileage reading when the new odometer was installed. Trip Odometer Your trip odometer is located - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 132
several more. Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag's electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the air bag sensor - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 133
you if there is a problem. If the light does not come on when you start your vehicle, have your vehicle serviced right away. This condition may indicate your battery warning light is not functioning properly. If this light comes on while you are driving, be sure to turn off accessories such as the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 134
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released, it means you have a brake problem. The brake light will also come on to indicate a low brake fluid level. See Brakes on page 5-32 for more information. United States Canada The brake light is located in the instrument panel cluster. 3-26 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 135
needs service. If the regular brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 136
it does not, have your vehicle serviced. • For vehicles equipped with the traction control system and front-wheel drive, this light will come on and stay on if you turn the system off by pressing the traction control button located on the instrument panel above the audio system. To turn the system - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 137
Your vehicle could be damaged, and it might not be covered by your warranty. Never drive with the engine coolant temperature warning light on. This light will also come on when starting your vehicle. If it doesn't, have your vehicle serviced. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 138
for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment. The Check Engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 139
experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment and - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 140
pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly recently replaced your battery or if your battery has dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 141
may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. Your vehicle is equipped with a Passlock® theft-deterrent system. With this system, the security light will flash as you open the door if your - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 142
engine. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light This light is located on the instrument panel cluster. It goes on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. This light, along with the service engine soon light condition. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Light This light will come on if you have problems that may require the vehicle to be taken in for service. Here are four things that some owners ask about. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: • At the service If the light comes on, take your vehicle to a GM dealer for service as soon - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 144
few minutes for the time to update. Audio System(s) Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 145
Radio with CD (Base Level) • Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies current programming, and the name of the program being broadcast. XM™ Satellite Radio Service Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 146
Number/Channel Name. AUTO u (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed or if the engine is not running. To turn automatic volume off, press this button until - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 147
push and hold the tone button when no tone control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear one beep. The bass, To return to the manual mode, press and release the AUTO EQ button until TONE Custom appears on the display. You can also manually adjust the bass, midrange - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 148
the middle position. To adjust both speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the tone button when no speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. The balance and fade will be adjusted to the middle position. Finding a Program Type - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 149
not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all RDS stations. MSG ( even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement. Alert announcements cannot be - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 150
. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display, it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 151
a location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and . No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available Artist Name/Feature - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 152
, check with the servicing facility. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. If this - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 153
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Do not play 3-inch (8 cm - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 154
go to the start of the current track or to the previous track. If this button is pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD. Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track. If this button is pressed more than once, the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 155
the road becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 156
including music, news, sports, talk, and children's programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 157
same to you as you drive. AUTO VOL NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed or if the engine is not running. To turn off automatic volume, press this button until AUTO VOL OFF appears on the display. DISP (Display): For RDS, press this - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 158
push and hold the tone button when no tone control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear one beep. The bass, classical. To return to the manual mode, press and release the AUTO EQ button until TONE Custom appears on the display. Manually adjust the bass, midrange, - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 159
tone button when no speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear one stations. This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 160
entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 161
a location that is blocking the XM signal. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and . No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available Artist Name/Feature - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 162
, check with the servicing facility. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there may be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. If this - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 163
been recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Do not play 3-inch - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 164
to the start of the current track more than eight seconds have played. If this button is pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD. Press the up arrow to go to the start of the next track. If this button is pressed more than once, the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 165
CD that was recorded using no file folders. The system can support up player will advance to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder will not be displayed or numbered. No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files, the files will be located - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 166
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. If an error appears on - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 167
button to play the track. REV and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. To random all the tracks on the CD, press and hold this button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and DISC RDM ON will appear on the display. This feature will not - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 168
will remain safely inside the radio for future listening. SRCE (Source): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. CD will appear on the display when a CD is loaded. • Track mode will display the current track number and the ID3 tag song name. • Folder/playlist mode will display - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 169
, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • The format of the CD may not be compatible. See "MP3 Format" earlier in this section. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 170
including music, news, sports, talk, and children's programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-852 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 171
same to you as you drive. AUTO VOL NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed or if the engine is not running. To turn automatic volume off, press this button until AUTO VOL OFF appears on the display. DISP (Display): For RDS, press the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 172
when no tone control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display, you will customized equalization settings designed for country, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. To return to the manual mode, press and release the AUTO EQ button until TONE Custom appears on the display. Then manually - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 173
the middle position. To adjust both speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the tone button when no speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will appear on the display, you will hear one beep and the speaker controls will be adjusted to the middle position. Finding a Program Type - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 174
function does not apply for XM™ Satellite Radio Service. MSG (Message): If the current station has a etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds. To even if the volume is low or a CD is playing. If a CD is playing, play will stop during the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 175
. Radio Messages CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CALIBRATE appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and it must be returned to the dealer for service. LOCKED: This message is displayed when - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 176
location that is blocking the XM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. The audio system is acquiring and processing audio No Signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Channel not in service Channel no longer available Artist Name/ - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 177
Lock Condition Category Name not available No Text/Informational message available No channel available for the chosen category Theft lock active vehicles. If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced, check with your dealer. If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 178
recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled. There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and ejecting. If these problems occur try a known good CD. Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. If an error appears on - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 179
CD symbol will flash. When the CD is ready to be removed the CD will eject part way from the radio and REMOVE CD # will flash with the single CD symbol flashing until the CD is removed. If the CD is pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD. ¨ (Next Track): Press - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 180
for more than two seconds. You will hear a beep and RANDOM ALL CDS and RDM will appear on the display. Press RDM again to turn it , the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD. To scan the current CD, press and hold either SEEK arrow for more than two seconds. The CD will go - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 181
information. 2. Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode. S-LIST should not appear in the display. If S-LIST appears on the display, press the song list button to turn it off. 3. Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK left arrow to locate the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 182
delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on. SONG LIST To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the song list button to turn song list on. SONG - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 183
display. With THEFTLOCK® activated, the radio will not operate if stolen. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. 3-75 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 184
playing in the six-disc CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded. x u w (Volume): Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume. If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 185
in and out. Care of Your CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 186
XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your the vehicle chime producer. The chime is produced from the driver's side front door speakers. To change the volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes. 3- - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 187
Design ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-3 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-7 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-8 Braking in Emergencies ...4-9 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-10 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-11 Steering ...4-12 Off-Road Recovery ...4-14 Passing - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 188
help you learn more about driving in different conditions, this section contains information about city, freeway vehicle to handle the same way a vehicle with a lower center of gravity, like a car, would in to die than a person wearing a seat belt. In addition, avoiding excessive speed, sudden or - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 189
with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-11. Defensive driving really means "be You never know when the vehicle in front of you is going to brake or turn suddenly. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 190
reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. But what if upon four things: • The amount of alcohol consumed • The drinker's body weight • The amount of food that is consumed before and during drinking - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 191
0.10 percent, the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater; at a level of 0.15 percent, the chance is 25 times greater! The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 192
had not been drinking. Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. {CAUTION: Drinking and - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 193
seconds or more with another. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs and frustration. But braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 194
system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 195
than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 196
This will help you retain steering control. If you do have anti-lock, it is different. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-8 In many emergencies, steering can help you more than even the very best braking. This light will come on when your traction control system is limiting wheel spin. You - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 197
depending on outside temperature and vehicle use. If the AWD system is unable to protect the system from overheating, the traction off light will come on to indicate no protection capability. If this light comes on, take your vehicle in for service. 4-11 If the system is limiting wheel spin when - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 198
engine problems and/or the SERVICE light comes on, contact your dealer for service repairs on the condition of your tires brakes. Both control systems - steering and braking - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Unless you have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard braking - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 199
posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you problem. Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply your brakes - but, unless you have anti-lock, not enough to lock your wheels. See Braking - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 200
the object. The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 201
to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot. • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass, providing the road ahead - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 202
Check is. Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 203
skid is also best handled by easing your foot off and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow acceleration, or braking, including engine braking by shifting to lock braking system, remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If you do not have anti-lock, then in a braking - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 204
vehicles. • Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. • In remote areas, watch for animals you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not wear problems, or by fatigue. 4-18 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 205
headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim, so should your eyes be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night blindness - the inability to see in dim light - and are not even aware of it. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 206
washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper brakes can cause accidents. They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. You could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 207
Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine's air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you can not avoid deep puddles - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 208
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. light turns green, and just before you start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. One of the biggest problems - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 209
of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow. Try the gap at close to the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary. Try to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 210
Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble work - do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 211
condition tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. Driving on steep get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service, or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 212
none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system, and transaxle. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 213
roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your something in your lane, like a stalled car or an accident. • You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 214
and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 215
traction system you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-10. If you do not have the anti-lock braking system, you will want to brake very gently, too. If you do have anti-lock, see Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-8. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 216
a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. • Turn on your hazard flashers. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 217
, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow battery charged. You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. Then, shut the engine - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 218
could be injured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you are as possible. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transaxle is in gear. By slowly - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 219
front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 220
load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity for and trailering tips. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Example 1 Item A B C Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs. (317 kg) Item A B C Example 2 Description Maximum Vehicle Capacity Weight for - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 222
lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs (0 kg) United States version shown, Canada similar The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 223
weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles . These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle. Notice: Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 224
Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. It can be towed with the car carrier equipment. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 225
the parking brake. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it cannot be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. It can be towed with car carrier equipment in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 226
in handling, acceleration, braking, engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle. This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads. • You can - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 227
. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assistance P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 228
instructions for the trailer brakes so you will be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly. Because your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes, do not try to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake handling when you're driving. • Will you have to make any holes in the body - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 229
with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself. Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 230
are not. It's important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Backing Up back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp not shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 231
are automatic transaxle fluid, engine oil, belts, cooling system and brake system. Each of these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them quickly. If you are trailering, it is a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip. Check periodically to see that all - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 232
✍ NOTES 4-46 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 233
...5-10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-21 Engine Overheating ...5-24 Cooling System ...5-26 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-31 Brakes ...5-32 Battery ...5-34 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 234
...5-79 Service Parts Identifi cation Label ...5-80 Electrical System ...5-80 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-80 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-80 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-80 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-80 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-81 Engine Safety Belts ...5-75 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 235
dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems (including some - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 236
Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. {CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 237
or drive uphill is considered normal. This does not indicate a problem exists or that a higher-octane fuel is necessary. If you are using 87 octane or higher-octane fuel and hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 238
turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be covered by your warranty. Additives To - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 239
corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 240
to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are pump; never let children pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the passenger's side of the vehicle. To remove the fuel - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 241
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-75. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. Make sure you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle. {CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 243
3. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up on the secondary hood release lever. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 244
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 245
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-13. C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-13. D. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 5-32. E. Engine - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. SAE 5W-30 may not appear on all the way back in when you are through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle's engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 247
add anything to your oil. The recommended oils with the starburst symbol meet GM Standard GM6094M are all you will need for good performance and engine protection. You should look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 248
over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. Your dealer has GM-trained people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 249
used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for help. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at every oil change and replace at the first oil change - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 250
information on when to replace the engine air cleaner/filter. To replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: 1. Turn off the engine. {CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helps to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 251
3. Disconnect the crank case ventilation tube. 4. Loosen the screws on the clamps holding the air outlet duct in place. Do not pry the clamps off. 5. Remove the air outlet duct. 5-19 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 252
sure you are away from the engine compartment when cleaning the air filter with compressed air. Wipe all dust from inside of the housing and inspect the air cleaner and air outlet duct for cracks, cuts and deterioration. The air outlet duct must be replaced if damaged. 8. Reinstall the filter cover - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 253
occurs, have the vehicle repaired as soon as possible. You may also have your fluid level checked when you have your oil changed. Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: Engine Coolant The cooling system in - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 254
overheat and be badly damaged. The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 255
surface. When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at the COLD line (surge tank seam). When your engine is warm, the level should be at the COLD line or a little higher. The surge tank is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 256
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 257
Engine An overheat warning can indicate a serious problem. If you get an engine overheat warning, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down. You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 258
is what you will see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 259
be no leak, with the engine on, check to see if the electric engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, your vehicle needs service. Turn off the engine. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 260
fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at the COLD line, add a 50/50 mixture of clean - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 261
mixture. {CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 262
hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper DEX-COOL® coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the COLD line. 5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 263
coolant is not at the proper level when the system cools down again, see your dealer. Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions tank if it is completely full. • Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in your windshield washer. It can damage your washer - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 264
master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 265
with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 266
recommend an ACDelco® battery. For battery replacement, see your dealer or the service manual. To purchase a service manual, see Service and Owner Publications in Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 267
the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. Jump Starting If your battery has dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3-75. {CAUTION: Batteries - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 268
start procedure. Put an automatic transaxle in PARK (P) or a manual transaxle in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 269
blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco® battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 270
battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 271
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery Engine Part B. Good Battery C. Dead Battery Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit) When to Check - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 272
How to Check Lubricant Carrier Assembly-Differential (Rear Drive Module) When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 273
the filler plug hole. A fluid loss could indicate a problem; check and have it repaired, if needed. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulb, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-45. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. What to Use Refer to the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 274
front grill trim bar away from the headlamp lens. 2. Remove the fastener plugs that hold down the radiator cover/front grill. 4. Remove the three headlamp assembly attachment screws. 5-42 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 275
the radiator cover/front grill toward you and pull the headlamp assembly up and out from the vehicle. 6. When replacing the low/high-beam bulb, press the clip (A) on the electrical connector and pull it straight off. Turn the bulb retaining ring (B) counterclockwise to remove it and then pull the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 276
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) If your vehicle has this component and it needs replacement, it is recommended that it be replaced as a unit by your dealer. 1. Remove the taillamp screw covers. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp B. Stoplamp/ - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 277
3. Carefully slide the taillamp housing outward to clear the stud (see arrow) and then rearward and away from the body of the vehicle. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Back-up Lamps Front Parking Lamp Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Turn Signal Lamp Low/High Beam Lamp Rear Sidemarker Lamp Rear Turn - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 278
clip, from Step 4, down to secure the wiper blade into place. To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade, do the following: 1. Turn the rear wiper Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the blade assembly down toward the glass to remove - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 279
service, Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked have been damaged, replace them. {CAUTION - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 280
Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more detail. 5-48 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 281
The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone flat. If your vehicle has a spare tire, see Compact Spare Tire Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load. See Compact Spare Tire on page 5-71 and Loading Your - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 282
construction; and the letter B means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Service Description: These characters represent the load in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire and Rim Association. 5-50 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 283
. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 284
air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory cars and some light duty tread. Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 285
an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. handling Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air (over-inflation), you can get the following: Unusual wear Poor handling location of your vehicle's tire and loading information label. 5-53 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 286
as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-55 and Wheel Replacement on page low, add air until you reach the recommended amount. If you overfill the tire, release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 287
to tell when it's time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have . {CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. 5-55 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 288
service on your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread design, the TPC number will be followed by an "MS" (for mud and snow). If you ever replace mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 289
conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 290
C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 291
affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 292
without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's CAUTION: (Continued) instructions. To help avoid damage to your - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 293
driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it's much more likely brake to a stop, well off the road if possible. {CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs part shows how to use your jacking equipment to change a flat tire - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 294
or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. CAUTION - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 295
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The spare tire is located under the load floor in the rear cargo area. You may need to remove the rear compartment storage panel/cover and/or the table to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 296
located on the driver's side of the rear cargo area behind the access door. Pull out the access door to 2. Pull the cover or center cap away from the wheel. When reinstalling full plastic covers or center caps, tighten all five handle. 5-64 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 297
is. Notice: Make sure that the jack lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. 6. Find the arrow on the plastic lower body panel. Position the jack head under the metal jacking flange and not the plastic lower - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 298
head positioned correctly on the metal jacking flange, the setup should look like this from underneath. Do not lift the vehicle using the plastic lower body panel. 7. Put the compact spare tire near you. {CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 299
fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare tire to - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 300
{CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. 14. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 5-68 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 301
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere : Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 302
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 2. Install the jack in the left side panel of cargo area and secure with the wing-bolt. {CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 303
up through the center hole of the wheel. 6. Place nut onto the wheel stow rod and tighten. 7. Replace the load floor. The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. See the storage instructions label to replace your compact spare - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 304
part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in a closed space. When anything from a container is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer's warnings and instructions. And always open the doors clean, damp cloth. Your dealer has cleaners for the cleaning of - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 305
immediately or it will set. Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, allow to dry completely. 3. If a stain remains, follow the cleaner instructions described earlier. Using Cleaner on Fabric 1. Vacuum and brush the area - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 306
windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. This not removed quickly. Use a clean cloth and vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Interior Plastic Components Use only a mild soap and water - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 307
scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. {CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5- - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 308
GM-approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-78. clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat. Always use waxes and polishes that Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary; replace blades that look worn. 5-76 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 309
car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels. Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 310
dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer soil and black marks from whitewalls defect in the paint job causes this, GM will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, specifications and replacement parts - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 312
unless you check with your dealer first. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-62. 5-80 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses. This greatly reduces the chance of circuit overload and fire caused by electrical problems - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 313
PRNDL/Powertrain Body Control Module Body Control Module Air Bag System Inside Rearview Mirror Turn Signals HVAC Control Head Air Conditioning Hazard Warning Flashers Radio Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster Interior Lights/OnStar® All Door Lock Switch Headlamps Usage Door Locks Relay Passenger - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 314
RH HDLP HORN BATT FEED Usage Heated Seats Anti-Lock Brake System Power Windows Enhanced Traction Control Rear Window Wiper Front Window Wiper Clutch Emissions Engine Cigarette Lighter Left Headlamp Cooling Fan High Body Control Module Accessory Power Outlet Fuse Puller HVAC Blower Control Ignition - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 315
Usage Heated Seats Fuel Pump Diode Accessory Power Outlet 2, AUX 2/CARGO Cargo Outlet BRAKE Brake System BACKUP Back-Up Lamps ABS Anti-Lock Brake System RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger START Ignition ABS Anti-Lock Brake System FOG LP Fog Lamps COOL FAN LO Cooling Fan Low IGN Ignition Switch Fuses HTD - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 316
English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a 1.76 lbs. 0.8 kg Cooling System 10.6 quarts 10.0 L Engine Oil with Filter 4.5 quarts the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine 3.4L V6 VIN Code F Transaxle Automatic Spark Pug - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 317
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-15 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 318
questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, see your GM Goodwrench dealer. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 319
Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11. Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 320
at this time the system must be reset. Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM-trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 321
(k). Inspect engine air cleaner filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. See footnote †. Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear. See Tires on page 5-47. Inspect brake system. See footnote (a). Check engine coolant and - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 322
or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components. Replace engine air cleaner filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (severe service). See footnote (h). Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter (normal - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 323
belts replaced. Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assemblies, secondary latches, pivots, spring anchor and release pawl, hood and door - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 324
. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21 for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap. (j) Check system for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 325
if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 326
RUN position, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 327
and Automatic Transaxle Park (P) Mechanism Check • To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required. {CAUTION: When you are doing - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 328
only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 5-21. Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid. Windshield ® Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Usage Usage Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Carrier Assembly - Differential (Rear Drive Module - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Fuel Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver's Side - 24 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 330
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-14 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 331
performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 333
to the Canadian Government ...7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-11 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 334
sales, service or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager. STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 335
. Specific vehicle information can be found in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner's manual. (United States only) • Keep track of your vehicle - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 336
by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (2438). (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) United States - Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 1-800-222-1020 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 337
, or to determine your vehicle's eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text telephone (TTY) users, call U.S. Virgin Islands) - Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 338
repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure.) • Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. • Dealer Locator Service In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet's Bumper-to-Bumper warranty - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 339
, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Courtesy - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part conditions for air bag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations. Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 342
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. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 344
needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 345
Accessory Power Outlets ...3-16 Additives, Fuel ...5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-80 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ...5-17 Air Conditioning ...3-18 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-24 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...7-9 Airbag System ...1-52 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...1-59 Servicing - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 346
Monoxide ...2-9, 2-24, 4-27, 4-39 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Your CD Player ...3-77 Your CDs ...3-77 Cargo Lamp ...3-16 Center Console Storage Area ...2-33 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ...5-44 Chains, Tire ...5-60 Check Engine Light ...3-30 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-78 Child Restraints - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 347
18 Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ...3-20 Outlet Adjustment ...3-20 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ...1-28 Compact Spare Tire ...5-71 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-12 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Convenience Net ...2-37 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-29 Coolant (cont.) Engine Temperature - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Fuses ...5-80 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-17 Battery ...5-34 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-33 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-30 Coolant ...5-21 Coolant Heater ...2-16 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-29 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-29 Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Engine Compartment - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Bulbs ...5-41 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-42 High/Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-13 Heated Seats ...1-4 Heater ...3-18 Height Adjuster, Driver Seat ...1-2 Highway Hypnosis ...4-25 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-25 5 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 350
46 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-9 Liftgate ...2-9 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-24 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-27 Battery Warning ...3-25 Brake System Warning ...3-26 Change Engine Oil ...3-33 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ...3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...3-29 Gate Ajar ...3-34 - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 351
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using Your ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-30 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Map - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Parts ...6-13 P Park (P) Shifting Into ...2-21 Shifting Out of ...2-23 Parking Brake ...2-20 Over Things That Burn ...2-23 Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...3-20 Passing ...4-15 Passlock® ...2-13 Power Accessory Outlets ...3-16 Door Locks ...2-7 Electrical System ...5-80 Reduced Engine Light - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 353
63 Restraint Systems Checking ...1-62 Replacing Parts ...1-63 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-15 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-24 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...4-32 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...6-14 Running Your Engine While You Are - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 354
, Capacities ...5-84 Speedometer ...3-23 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Starting Your Engine ...2-15 Steering ...4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-76 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-33 Convenience Net ...2-37 Cupholder(s) ...2-33 Glove Box - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 355
Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-44 TCS Warning Light ...3-28 Theater Dimming ...3-15 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-75 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...5-58 Wheel Replacement ...5-58 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-55 Top Strap ...1-41 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-43 Towing - 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | Owner's Manual - Page 356
...7-9 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-79 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-80 Ventilation Adjustment ...3-20 Visors ...2-11 Warnings (cont.) Safety and Symbols ...iii Vehicle Damage ...iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-58 Replacement ...5-58 Where to Put the Restraint ...1-40
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Seats and Restraint Systems
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1-1
Front Seats
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1-2
Rear Seats
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1-9
Safety Belts
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1-11
Child Restraints
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1-31
Air Bag System
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1-52
Restraint System Check
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1-62
Features and Controls
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2-1
Keys
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2-2
Doors and Locks
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2-6
Windows
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2-10
Theft-Deterrent Systems
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2-12
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
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2-14
Mirrors
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2-25
OnStar
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System
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2-32
Storage Areas
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2-33
Sunroof
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2-37
Instrument Panel
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3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
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3-4
Climate Controls
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3-18
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
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3-21
Audio System(s)
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3-36
Driving Your Vehicle
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4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
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4-2
Towing
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4-33
Service and Appearance Care
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5-1
Service
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5-3
Fuel
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5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
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5-10
All-Wheel Drive
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5-39
Bulb Replacement
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5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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5-45
Tires
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Appearance Care
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Vehicle Identification
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Electrical System
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Capacities and Specifications
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Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
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Customer Assistance and Information
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7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
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7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
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Index
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