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You can also select modes by using the following buttons: Defogging and Defrosting Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers. To avoid fogging windows on rainy and humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air conditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid the use of recirculation mode except when maximum A/C performance is needed or for short times to avoid exterior odors. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. When you select either of these modes (or the floor mode which also helps defog the windows slightly), the system runs the air-conditioning compressor and cancels recirculation mode to dry the air; however, the recirculation light will stay on. For best results, clear all snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting. Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. @ (Recirculate): Press this button on the center knob to recirculate 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 below the symbol will come on in this mode. Operation in this mode during periods of high humidity and cool outside temperatures may result in increased window fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select the defrost mode. #(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When this button is pressed, an indicator light on the button will come on to let you know the air conditioning is activated. Air-conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as the fan switch is on. The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling or after turning off the engine. This is normal. -(Defog): This mode directs half of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets and half to the floor outlets. 0(Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets, with some air directed to the floor outlets. 3-20

Section	Page
2006 Chevrolet Equinox BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Six-Way Power Driver Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Passenger Folding Seatback	14
Rear Seats	16
Split Folding Rear Seat	16
Safety Belts	18
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	18
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	24
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	31
Right Front Passenger Position	31
Rear Seat Passengers	31
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	34
Safety Belt Pretensioners	35
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	36
Older Children	36
Infants and Young Children	39
Child Restraint Systems	42
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Airbag System	59
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	66
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	68
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	69
Restraint System Check	69
Checking the Restraint Systems	69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	70
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
Delayed Locking	77
Automatic Door Lock	78
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	78
Rear Door Security Locks	78
Lockout Protection	79
Liftgate	80
Windows	81
Power Windows	82
Sun Visors	82
Theft-Deterrent Systems	83
Content Theft-Deterrent	83
Passlock®	85
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	85
New Vehicle Break-In	85
Ignition Positions	86
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	86
Starting the Engine	87
Engine Coolant Heater	88
Automatic Transaxle Operation	89
Parking Brake	92
Shifting Into Park (P)	93
Shifting Out of Park (P)	94
Parking Over Things That Burn	95
Engine Exhaust	95
Running the Engine While Parked	96
Mirrors	97
Manual Rearview Mirror	97
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	97
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	99
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Convex Mirrors	102
OnStar® System	102
Storage Areas	104
Glove Box	104
Cupholder(s)	104
Coinholder(s)	105
Center Console Storage Area	105
Garment Hooks	105
Luggage Carrier	105
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	108
Table	110
Convenience Net	111
Sunroof	111
Instrument Panel	113
Instrument Panel Overview	116
Hazard Warning Flashers	118
Other Warning Devices	118
Horn	118
Tilt Wheel	118
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	119
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	119
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	120
Flash-to-Pass	120
Windshield Wipers	120
Windshield Washer	121
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	122
Cruise Control	122
Headlamps	125
Headlamps on Reminder	125
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	126
Automatic Headlamp System	126
Fog Lamps	127
Instrument Panel Brightness	127
Dome Lamp	128
Entry Lighting	128
Map Lamps	129
Cargo Lamp	129
Battery Run-Down Protection	129
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	129
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	130
Climate Controls	131
Climate Control System	131
Outlet Adjustment	133
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	133
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	135
Instrument Panel Cluster	136
Speedometer and Odometer	137
Trip Odometer	137
Tachometer	137
Safety Belt Reminder Light	138
Airbag Readiness Light	138
Battery Warning Light	139
Brake System Warning Light	140
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	141
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	141
Low Traction Light	142
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	142
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	143
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	143
Oil Pressure Light	146
Change Engine Oil Light	147
Security Light	147
Reduced Engine Power Light	147
Highbeam On Light	148
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	148
Gate Ajar Light	148
Fuel Gage	148
Low Fuel Warning Light	149
Audio System(s)	150
Setting the Time	151
Radio with CD (Base Level)	152
Radio with CD (MP3)	163
Radio with Six-Disc CD	179
Theft-Deterrent Feature	193
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	193
Radio Reception	194
Care of Your CDs	195
Care of the CD Player	195
Fixed Mast Antenna	195
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	196
Chime Level Adjustment	196
Driving Your Vehicle	197
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	198
Defensive Driving	198
Drunken Driving	199
Control of a Vehicle	202
Braking	202
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	203
Braking in Emergencies	205
Traction Control System (TCS)	206
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	207
Steering	207
Off-Road Recovery	210
Passing	210
Loss of Control	211
Driving at Night	213
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	214
City Driving	216
Freeway Driving	217
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	218
Highway Hypnosis	219
Hill and Mountain Roads	220
Winter Driving	222
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	226
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	227
Loading Your Vehicle	227
Towing	232
Towing Your Vehicle	232
Recreational Vehicle Towing	232
Towing a Trailer	234
Service and Appearance Care	243
Service	245
Accessories and Modifications	245
California Proposition 65 Warning	245
Doing Your Own Service Work	246
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	247
Fuel	247
Gasoline Octane	247
Gasoline Specifications	247
California Fuel	248
Additives	248
Fuels in Foreign Countries	249
Filling the Tank	250
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	252
Checking Things Under the Hood	252
Hood Release	253
Engine Compartment Overview	254
Engine Oil	255
Engine Oil Life System	258
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	263
Engine Coolant	263
Engine Overheating	266
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	268
Cooling System	268
Windshield Washer Fluid	273
Brakes	274
Battery	276
Jump Starting	277
All-Wheel Drive	282
Bulb Replacement	283
Halogen Bulbs	283
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	284
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	286
Replacement Bulbs	287
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	287
Tires	289
Tire Sidewall Labeling	290
Tire Terminology and Definitions	292
Inflation - Tire Pressure	295
Tire Inspection and Rotation	296
When It Is Time for New Tires	297
Buying New Tires	298
Different Size Tires and Wheels	299
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	300
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	301
Wheel Replacement	302
Tire Chains	303
If a Tire Goes Flat	304
Changing a Flat Tire	305
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	306
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	307
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	314
Compact Spare Tire	315
Appearance Care	316
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	316
Fabric/Carpet	317
Leather	319
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	319
Care of Safety Belts	320
Weatherstrips	320
Washing Your Vehicle	320
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	320
Finish Care	321
Windshield and Wiper Blades	321
Aluminum Wheels	322
Tires	322
Sheet Metal Damage	323
Finish Damage	323
Underbody Maintenance	323
Chemical Paint Spotting	323
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	324
Vehicle Identification	325
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	325
Service Parts Identification Label	325
Electrical System	326
Add-On Electrical Equipment	326
Windshield Wiper Fuses	326
Power Windows and Other Power Options	326
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	326
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	327
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	328
Capacities and Specifications	331
Maintenance Schedule	333
Maintenance Schedule	334
Introduction	334
Maintenance Requirements	334
Your Vehicle and the Environment	334
Using the Maintenance Schedule	334
Scheduled Maintenance	336
Additional Required Services	338
Maintenance Footnotes	339
Owner Checks and Services	340
At Each Fuel Fill	341
At Least Once a Month	341
At Least Once a Year	342
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	344
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	345
Maintenance Record	346
Customer Assistance and Information	349
Customer Assistance and Information	350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	350
Online Owner Center	351
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	352
Customer Assistance Offices	352
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	353
Roadside Assistance Program	354
Courtesy Transportation	355
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	357
Collision Damage Repair	358
Reporting Safety Defects	361
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	361
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	362
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	362
Service Publications Ordering Information	362

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You can also select modes by using the following

buttons:

(Recirculate):

Press this button on the center

knob to recirculate 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 below

the symbol will come on in this mode. Operation in

this mode during periods of high humidity and cool

outside temperatures may result in increased window

fogging. If window fogging is experienced, select

the defrost mode.

(Air Conditioning):

Press this button to turn the

air-conditioning system on or off. When this button

is pressed, an indicator light on the button will come on

to let you know the air conditioning is activated.

Air-conditioning can be selected in any mode as long as

the fan switch is on.

The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the

air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of

water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling

or after turning off the engine. This is normal.

Defogging and Defrosting

Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high

humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window

glass. This can be minimized if the climate control

system is used properly. Use the defog mode to clear

the windows of fog or moisture and warm the

passengers. To avoid fogging windows on rainy and

humid days at temperatures above freezing, run the air

conditioning compressor. Also, it is best to avoid the

use of recirculation mode except when maximum

A/C performance is needed or for short times to avoid

exterior odors. Use the defrost mode to remove fog

or frost from the windshield more quickly. When

you select either of these modes (or the floor mode

which also helps defog the windows slightly), the system

runs the air-conditioning compressor and cancels

recirculation mode to dry the air; however, the

recirculation light will stay on. For best results, clear all

snow and ice from the windshield before defrosting.

Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode.

(Defog):

This mode directs half of the air to the

windshield and the side window outlets and half to the

floor outlets.

(Defrost):

This mode directs most of the air to the

windshield and the side window outlets, with some

air directed to the floor outlets.

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