2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 371

Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Stop . Engine Oil Change When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven under the best conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. If the engine oil life system is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the last service. Reset the oil life system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ 7,500 mi Rotate the tires, if recommended for the vehicle, and perform the following services. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑56. . Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10. Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑50. Inspect the tires for wear. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑56. Check the windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑23. Once a Month . Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 10‑10 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. Check engine coolant level. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑17. Check windshield washer fluid level. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑23. Visually inspect windshield wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. See Exterior Care on page 10‑81. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑29. . . . . .