Home » Chevrolet Manuals » 2010 Chevrolet Equinox » Manual Viewer

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 283

2010 Chevrolet Equinox Manual

Get 2010 Chevrolet Equinox PDF manuals and user guides

View all 2010 Chevrolet Equinox manuals

Page 283 highlights

Vehicle Care 9-5 Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the release handle with the symbol on it. It is below the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. 2. Move the secondary hood release lever to the right to release the striker. The lever is near the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, check all filler caps are properly installed.

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet Equinox BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	4
Using this Manual	5
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	5
Symbols	5
Keys, Doors and Windows	7
Keys and Locks	8
Keys	8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	9
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Power Door Locks	13
Safety Locks	13
Doors	14
Liftgate (Manual)	14
Liftgate (Power)	15
Vehicle Security	18
Anti-Theft Alarm System	18
Immobilizer	19
Immobilizer Operation	19
Exterior Mirrors	20
Convex Mirrors	20
Power Mirrors	20
Heated Mirrors	21
Park Tilt Mirrors	21
Interior Mirrors	21
Manual Rearview Mirror	21
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	22
Windows	22
Power Windows	23
Sun Visors	24
Roof	25
Sunroof	25
Seats and Restraints	27
Head Restraints	28
Front Seats	29
Seat Adjustment	29
Power Seat Adjustment	30
Lumbar Adjustment	32
Reclining Seatbacks	32
Heated Front Seats	34
Rear Seats	35
Safety Belts	36
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	39
Lap-Shoulder Belt	45
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	49
Safety Belt Extender	49
Safety System Check	50
Safety Belt Care	50
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash	50
Airbag System	51
Where Are the Airbags?	53
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	55
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	57
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	57
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	58
Passenger Sensing System	59
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Airbag System Check	66
Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash	66
Child Restraints	67
Older Children	67
Infants and Young Children	69
Child Restraint Systems	72
Where to Put the Restraint	74
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	76
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	81
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat )	82
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	84
Storage	89
Storage Compartments	89
Instrument Panel Storage	89
Glove Box	89
Cupholders	89
Center Console Storage	89
Additional Storage Features	89
Cargo Cover	89
Convenience Net	89
Roof Rack System	90
Instruments and Controls	93
Instrument Panel Overview	96
Controls	98
Steering Wheel Adjustment	98
Steering Wheel Controls	98
Horn	99
Windshield Wiper/Washer	99
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	100
Compass	101
Clock (With Date Display)	102
Clock (Without Date Display)	103
Power Outlets	103
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	104
Instrument Cluster	105
Speedometer	106
Odometer	106
Tachometer	106
Fuel Gage	106
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	107
Safety Belt Reminders	107
Airbag Readiness Light	108
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	109
Charging System Light	110
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	110
Brake System Warning Light	113
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	114
Traction Off Light	114
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	115
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	115
Tire Pressure Light	116
Engine Oil Pressure Light	116
Fuel Economy Light	117
Low Fuel Warning Light	117
Security Light	118
High-Beam on Light	118
Fog Lamp Light	118
Lamps on Reminder	119
Cruise Control Light	119
Information Displays	119
Driver Information Center (DIC)	119
Vehicle Messages	123
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	124
Brake System Messages	124
Compass Messages	124
Cruise Control Messages	124
Door Ajar Messages	125
Engine Cooling System Messages	125
Engine Oil Messages	126
Engine Power Messages	126
Fuel System Messages	127
Key and Lock Messages	127
Object Detection System Messages	127
Ride Control System Messages	128
Airbag System Messages	129
Safety Belt Messages	129
Anti-Theft Alarm System Messages	129
Service Vehicle Messages	129
Tire Messages	129
Transmission Messages	130
Vehicle Reminder Messages	130
Vehicle Personalization	131
OnStar® System	136
Lighting	139
Exterior Lighting	139
Exterior Lamp Controls	139
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	140
Flash-to-Pass	140
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	140
Hazard Warning Flashers	140
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	141
Fog Lamps	141
Interior Lighting	142
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	142
Dome Lamps	142
Reading Lamps	142
Lighting Features	142
Entry Lighting	142
Infotainment System	143
Introduction	143
Theft-Deterrent Feature	144
Overview (Radio with CD)	145
Overview (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)	147
Operation	149
Radio	153
AM-FM Radio	153
Satellite Radio	156
Radio Reception	160
Multi-Band Antenna	160
Audio Players	161
CD Player	161
CD/DVD Player	163
Mass Storage Media (MEM)	167
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD)	170
Auxiliary Devices (Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)	173
Rear Seat Infotainment	175
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	175
Phone	184
Bluetooth (Overview)	184
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	185
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	188
Bluetooth (Navigation)	200
Climate Controls	209
Climate Control Systems	209
Automatic Climate Control System	211
Air Vents	214
Driving and Operating	215
Driving Information	216
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	216
Defensive Driving	217
Drunk Driving	217
Control of a Vehicle	218
Braking	218
Steering	219
Off-Road Recovery	220
Loss of Control	221
Off-Road Driving	222
Driving on Wet Roads	233
Highway Hypnosis	234
Hill and Mountain Roads	234
Winter Driving	235
If the Vehicle is Stuck	237
Vehicle Load Limits	238
Starting and Operating	242
New Vehicle Break-In	242
Ignition Positions	242
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	243
Starting the Engine	244
Engine Coolant Heater	245
Shifting Into Park	246
Shifting Out of Park	247
Parking Over Things That Burn	247
Engine Exhaust	248
Running the Vehicle While Parked	248
Automatic Transmission	249
Manual Mode	251
Fuel Economy Mode	251
Drive Systems	252
All-Wheel Drive	252
Brakes	252
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	252
Parking Brake	254
Brake Assist	254
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	255
Ride Control Systems	255
Traction Control System (TCS)	255
StabiliTrak System	257
Cruise Control	258
Object Detection Systems	260
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	260
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	263
Fuel	267
Recommended Fuel	268
Gasoline Specifications	268
California Fuel Requirements	268
Fuels in Foreign Countries	268
Fuel Additives	269
Filling the Tank	270
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	271
Towing	271
General Towing Information	271
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	272
Trailer Towing	275
Towing Equipment	277
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	278
Conversions and Add-Ons	278
Add-On Electrical Equipment	278
Vehicle Care	279
General Information	280
California Proposition 65 Warning	281
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	281
Accessories and Modifications	281
Vehicle Checks	282
Doing Your Own Service Work	282
Hood	283
Engine Compartment Overview	284
Engine Cover	287
Engine Oil	288
Engine Oil Life System	290
Automatic Transmission Fluid	291
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	291
Cooling System	293
Engine Coolant	294
Engine Overheating	297
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)	299
Power Steering Fluid (3.0L V6 Engine)	299
Washer Fluid	300
Brakes	300
Brake Fluid	302
Battery	303
All-Wheel Drive	304
Starter Switch Check	305
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check	305
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	306
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	306
Wiper Blade Replacement	307
Headlamp Aiming	309
Bulb Replacement	311
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	312
Fog Lamps	313
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	313
License Plate Lamp	314
Replacement Bulbs	315
Electrical System	315
Fuses	315
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	316
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	318
Wheels and Tires	321
Tires	321
Tire Sidewall Labeling	322
Tire Designations	324
Tire Terminology and Definitions	325
Tire Pressure	328
Tire Pressure Monitor System	329
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	331
Tire Inspection	334
Tire Rotation	334
When It Is Time for New Tires	336
Buying New Tires	336
Different Size Tires and Wheels	338
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	339
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	340
Wheel Replacement	341
Tire Chains	342
If a Tire Goes Flat	342
Tire Changing	344
Compact Spare Tire	351
Jump Starting	352
Towing	356
Towing the Vehicle	356
Recreational Vehicle Towing	356
Appearance Care	359
Exterior Care	359
Interior Care	363
Service and Maintenance	367
General Information	367
Scheduled Maintenance	368
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	373
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	373
Maintenance Replacement Parts	375
Maintenance Records	376
Technical Data	379
Vehicle Identification	379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	379
Service Parts Identification Label	379
Vehicle Data	380
Capacities and Specifications	380
Engine Drive Belt Routing	382
Customer Information	383
Customer Information	383
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	383
Customer Assistance Offices	385
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	386
Online Owner Center	387
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	388
Roadside Assistance Program	388
Scheduling Service Appointments	390
Courtesy Transportation Program	390
Collision Damage Repair	392
Service Publications Ordering Information	394
Reporting Safety Defects	395
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	395
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	396
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	396
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	397
Event Data Recorders	397
OnStar®	398
Navigation System	398
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	398
Radio Frequency Statement	398
Index	399
Index_A	399
Index_B	400
Index_C	400
Index_D	401
Index_E	402
Index_F	402
Index_G	403
Index_H	403
Index_I	403
Index_J	404
Index_K	404
Index_L	404
Index_M	405
Index_N	405
Index_O	405
Index_P	406
Index_R	406
Index_S	407
Index_T	409
Index_U	410
Index_V	410