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Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That is the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer. Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle, wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight. The engine is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and under greater loads, generating extra heat. The trailer also adds considerably to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. • Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • During the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 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 use L4 or, as you need to, a lower gear when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in L4 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of your transaxle. Three important considerations have to do with weight: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • Weight of the trailer • Weight of the trailer tongue • Weight on your vehicle's tires • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police. Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? If you have the trailer towing package, your vehicle can tow up to 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with up to five occupants or up to 3,500 lbs. (1 575 kg) with up to two occupants. But even that can be too heavy. • Consider using a sway control. See "Hitches" later in this section. 4-40

Section	Page
2005 Chevrolet Equinox Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	8
Power Seats	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	12
Passenger Folding Seatback	13
Rear Seats	15
Split Folding Rear Seat	15
Safety Belts	17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	17
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	21
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Driver Position	22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	30
Right Front Passenger Position	30
Rear Seat Passengers	30
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	34
Safety Belt Pretensioners	36
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	43
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Top Strap	47
Top Strap Anchor Location	49
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	50
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Air Bag System	58
Where Are the Air Bags?	61
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	63
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	65
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	66
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Restraint System Check	68
Checking Your Restraint Systems	68
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	69
Features and Controls	71
Keys	72
Remote Keyless Entry System	73
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	74
Doors and Locks	76
Door Locks	76
Power Door Locks	77
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	77
Rear Door Security Locks	78
Lockout Protection	78
Leaving Your Vehicle	79
Liftgate	79
Windows	80
Power Windows	81
Sun Visors	81
Theft-Deterrent Systems	82
Content Theft-Deterrent	82
Passlock®	83
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	84
New Vehicle Break-In	84
Ignition Positions	84
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	85
Starting Your Engine	85
Engine Coolant Heater	86
Automatic Transaxle Operation	88
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into Park (P)	91
Shifting Out of Park (P)	93
Parking Over Things That Burn	93
Engine Exhaust	94
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	94
Mirrors	95
Manual Rearview Mirror	95
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	96
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	98
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Convex Mirrors	101
OnStar® System	102
Storage Areas	103
Glove Box	103
Cupholder(s)	103
Center Console Storage Area	103
Luggage Carrier	104
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	105
Table	106
Convenience Net	107
Sunroof	107
Instrument Panel	109
Instrument Panel Overview	112
Hazard Warning Flashers	113
Other Warning Devices	114
Horn	114
Tilt Wheel	114
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	115
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	115
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	116
Windshield Wipers	116
Windshield Washer	117
Cruise Control	118
Headlamps	120
Headlamps on Reminder	121
Daytime Running Lamps	121
Automatic Headlamp System	122
Fog Lamps	122
Instrument Panel Brightness	122
Dome Lamp	123
Entry Lighting	123
Theater Dimming	123
Map Lamps	124
Cargo Lamp	124
Battery Run-Down Protection	124
Accessory Power Outlets	124
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	125
Climate Controls	126
Climate Control System	126
Outlet Adjustment	128
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	128
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	129
Instrument Panel Cluster	130
Speedometer and Odometer	131
Trip Odometer	131
Tachometer	131
Safety Belt Reminder Light	132
Air Bag Readiness Light	132
Battery Warning Light	133
Brake System Warning Light	134
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	135
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	136
Low Traction Light	136
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	137
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	138
Oil Pressure Light	140
Change Engine Oil Light	141
Security Light	141
Reduced Engine Power Light	142
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light	142
Gate Ajar Light	142
Service Vehicle Soon Light	143
Fuel Gage	143
Low Fuel Warning Light	144
Audio System(s)	144
Setting the Time	144
Radio with CD (Base Level)	145
Radio with CD (MP3)	155
Radio with Six-Disc CD	169
Theft-Deterrent Feature	183
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	184
Radio Reception	185
Care of Your CDs	185
Care of Your CD Player	185
Fixed Mast Antenna	185
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	186
Chime Level Adjustment	186
Driving Your Vehicle	187
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	188
Driver Behavior	188
Driving Environment	188
Vehicle Design	188
Defensive Driving	189
Drunken Driving	189
Control of a Vehicle	192
Braking	193
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	194
Braking in Emergencies	195
Traction Control System (TCS)	196
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	197
Steering	198
Off-Road Recovery	200
Passing	201
Loss of Control	202
Driving at Night	204
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	205
City Driving	208
Freeway Driving	209
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	210
Highway Hypnosis	211
Hill and Mountain Roads	211
Winter Driving	213
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	218
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	218
Towing	219
Loading Your Vehicle	219
Towing Your Vehicle	224
Recreational Vehicle Towing	224
Towing a Trailer	225
Service and Appearance Care	233
Service	235
Doing Your Own Service Work	235
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	236
Fuel	236
Gasoline Octane	237
Gasoline Specifications	237
California Fuel	238
Additives	238
Fuels in Foreign Countries	239
Filling Your Tank	240
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	242
Checking Things Under the Hood	242
Hood Release	242
Engine Compartment Overview	244
Engine Oil	245
Engine Oil Life System	248
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	249
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	253
Engine Coolant	253
Engine Overheating	256
Cooling System	258
Windshield Washer Fluid	263
Brakes	264
Battery	266
Jump Starting	267
All-Wheel Drive	271
Bulb Replacement	273
Halogen Bulbs	273
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	274
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	276
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	276
Replacement Bulbs	277
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	277
Tires	279
Tire Sidewall Labelling	280
Tire Terminology and Definitions	283
Inflation - Tire Pressure	285
Tire Inspection and Rotation	286
When It Is Time for New Tires	287
Buying New Tires	288
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	289
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	290
Wheel Replacement	290
Tire Chains	292
If a Tire Goes Flat	293
Changing a Flat Tire	294
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	295
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	296
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	302
Compact Spare Tire	303
Appearance Care	304
Fabric/Carpet	304
Vinyl	306
Leather	306
Instrument Panel	306
Interior Plastic Components	306
Glass Surfaces	306
Care of Safety Belts	307
Weatherstrips	307
Washing Your Vehicle	307
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	307
Finish Care	308
Windshield and Wiper Blades	308
Aluminum Wheels	309
Tires	309
Sheet Metal Damage	309
Finish Damage	309
Underbody Maintenance	309
Chemical Paint Spotting	310
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	310
Vehicle Identification	311
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	311
Service Parts Identification Label	312
Electrical System	312
Add-On Electrical Equipment	312
Windshield Wiper Fuses	312
Power Windows and Other Power Options	312
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	312
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	313
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	314
Capacities and Specifications	316
Maintenance Schedule	317
Maintenance Schedule	318
Introduction	318
Maintenance Requirements	318
Your Vehicle and the Environment	318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	318
Scheduled Maintenance	320
Additional Required Services	322
Maintenance Footnotes	323
Owner Checks and Services	324
At Each Fuel Fill	324
At Least Once a Month	325
At Least Once a Year	325
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	328
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	329
Engine Drive Belt Routing	330
Maintenance Record	331
Customer Assistance and Information	333
Customer Assistance and Information	334
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	334
Online Owner Center	335
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	336
Customer Assistance Offices	336
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	337
Roadside Assistance Program	338
Courtesy Transportation	339
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	341
Reporting Safety Defects	342
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	342
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	343
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	343
Service Publications Ordering Information	343

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Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration,

braking, durability, and fuel economy. Successful,

safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be

used properly.

That is the reason for this section. In it are many

time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules.

Many of these are important for your safety and that of

your passengers. So please read this section carefully

before you pull a trailer.

Load-pulling components such as the engine, transaxle,

wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder

against the drag of the added weight. The engine

is required to operate at relatively higher speeds and

under greater loads, generating extra heat. The

trailer also adds considerably to wind resistance,

increasing the pulling requirements.

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer

If you do, here are some important points:

•

There are many different laws, including speed limit

restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure

your rig will be legal, not only where you live

but also where you will be driving. A good source

for this information can be state or provincial police.

•

Consider using a sway control. See “Hitches” later in

this section.

•

Do not tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles

(800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine,

axle or other parts could be damaged.

•

During the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a

trailer, do not drive over 50 mph (80 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 use L4 or, as you need to, a lower gear

when towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in

L4 when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup

and extend the life of your transaxle.

Three important considerations have to do with weight:

•

Weight of the trailer

•

Weight of the trailer tongue

•

Weight on your vehicle’s tires

Weight of the Trailer

How heavy can a trailer safely be?

If you have the trailer towing package, your vehicle

can tow up to 2,900 lbs. (1 300 kg) with up to

five occupants or up to 3,500 lbs. (1 575 kg) with up to

two occupants. But even that can be too heavy.

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