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Tires (cont.) Buying New Tires ...Chains ...Changing a Flat Tire ...Cleaning ...Compact Spare Tire ...Different Size ...If a Tire Goes Flat ...Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...Inspection and Rotation ...Installing the Spare Tire ...Pressure Monitor System ...Removing the Flat Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...Tire Sidewall Labeling ...Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ...Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...Wheel Replacement ...When It Is Time for New Tires ...Towing Recreational Vehicle ...Towing a Trailer ...Your Vehicle ... 398 403 404 425 416 400 404 390 396 407 391 407 406 414 383 387 400 402 402 397 320 322 320 Traction Control System (TCS) ...Control System Warning Light ...StabiliTrak® System ...Transaxle Fluid, Automatic ...Transaxle Operation, Automatic ...Trip Odometer ...Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 291 181 292 352 119 173 152 151 U Understanding Radio Reception ...281 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...400 V Vehicle Control ...288 Damage Warnings ...5 Loading ...315 Service Soon Light ...191 Symbols ...5 491

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Equinox BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster	9
Power Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	10
Heated Seats	10
Manual Reclining Seatbacks	11
Head Restraints	13
Passenger Folding Seatback	14
Rear Seats	17
Split Folding Rear Seat	17
Safety Belts	19
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	19
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	23
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	24
Driver Position	25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Rear Seat Passengers	36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	39
Safety Belt Pretensioners	42
Safety Belt Extender	42
Child Restraints	43
Older Children	43
Infants and Young Children	46
Child Restraint Systems	49
Where to Put the Restraint	53
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	57
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	66
Airbag System	72
Where Are the Airbags?	75
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	80
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	89
Restraint System Check	90
Checking the Restraint Systems	90
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	91
Features and Controls	93
Keys	95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	97
Doors and Locks	104
Door Locks	104
Power Door Locks	105
Delayed Locking	105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	105
Rear Door Security Locks	106
Lockout Protection	106
Liftgate	107
Windows	109
Power Windows	110
Sun Visors	110
Theft-Deterrent Systems	111
Content Theft-Deterrent	111
PASS-Key® III+	112
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	113
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	114
New Vehicle Break-In	114
Ignition Positions	115
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	116
Starting the Engine	116
Engine Coolant Heater	118
Automatic Transaxle Operation	119
Parking Brake	122
Shifting Into Park (P)	123
Shifting Out of Park (P)	125
Parking Over Things That Burn	126
Engine Exhaust	127
Running the Engine While Parked	128
Mirrors	129
Manual Rearview Mirror	129
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	129
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	129
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	131
Outside Power Mirrors	132
Outside Convex Mirrors	132
OnStar® System	133
Storage Areas	137
Glove Box	137
Cupholder(s)	137
Center Console Storage Area	137
Garment Hooks	137
Luggage Carrier	138
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	140
Rear Seat Armrest	142
Table	142
Convenience Net	143
Cargo Tie Downs	143
Sunroof	144
Instrument Panel	145
Instrument Panel Overview	148
Hazard Warning Flashers	150
Other Warning Devices	150
Horn	150
Tilt Wheel	151
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	151
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	152
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	152
Flash-to-Pass	153
Windshield Wipers	153
Windshield Washer	154
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	155
Cruise Control	155
Headlamps	158
Headlamps on Reminder	159
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	159
Automatic Headlamp System	160
Fog Lamps	160
Instrument Panel Brightness	161
Dome Lamp	161
Entry Lighting	161
Map Lamps	162
Cargo Lamp	162
Electric Power Management	162
Battery Run-Down Protection	163
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	164
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	165
Climate Controls	165
Climate Control System	165
Outlet Adjustment	169
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	169
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	171
Instrument Panel Cluster	172
Speedometer and Odometer	173
Trip Odometer	173
Tachometer	173
Safety Belt Reminder Light	173
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	174
Airbag Readiness Light	174
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	175
Battery Warning Light	178
Brake System Warning Light	178
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	180
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	181
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	181
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	182
Tire Pressure Light	182
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	183
Oil Pressure Light	186
Change Engine Oil Light	187
Security Light	188
Fog Lamp Light	188
Cruise Control Light	188
Reduced Engine Power Light	188
Highbeam On Light	189
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	189
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light	190
Gate Ajar Light	190
Door Ajar Light	190
Service Vehicle Soon Light	191
Fuel Gage	191
Low Fuel Warning Light	192
Driver Information Center (DIC)	192
DIC Operation and Displays	193
DIC Warnings and Messages	198
DIC Vehicle Personalization	207
Audio System(s)	215
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)	216
Setting the Time (With Date Display)	217
Radio with CD (Base)	219
Radio with CD (MP3)	224
Radio with CD and DVD	235
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)	253
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	260
XM Radio Messages	267
Navigation/Radio System	269
Rear Seat Entertainment System	269
Theft-Deterrent Feature	279
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	280
Radio Reception	281
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	282
Care of the CD and DVD Player	282
Multi-Band Antenna	282
Driving Your Vehicle	283
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	284
Defensive Driving	284
Drunken Driving	285
Control of a Vehicle	288
Braking	288
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	289
Braking in Emergencies	291
Traction Control System (TCS)	291
StabiliTrak® System	292
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	293
Steering	294
Off-Road Recovery	297
Passing	297
Loss of Control	299
Driving at Night	300
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	302
City Driving	305
Freeway Driving	306
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	307
Highway Hypnosis	308
Hill and Mountain Roads	308
Winter Driving	310
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	314
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	315
Loading Your Vehicle	315
Towing	320
Towing Your Vehicle	320
Recreational Vehicle Towing	320
Towing a Trailer	322
Service and Appearance Care	331
Service	333
Accessories and Modifications	333
California Proposition 65 Warning	334
Doing Your Own Service Work	334
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	335
Fuel	335
Gasoline Octane	335
Gasoline Specifications	335
California Fuel	336
Additives	336
Fuels in Foreign Countries	337
Filling the Tank	337
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	339
Checking Things Under the Hood	340
Hood Release	340
Engine Compartment Overview	342
Engine Oil	344
Engine Oil Life System	347
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	349
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	352
Engine Coolant	352
Engine Overheating	355
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	357
Cooling System	358
Windshield Washer Fluid	364
Brakes	365
Battery	368
Jump Starting	368
All-Wheel Drive	374
Bulb Replacement	375
Halogen Bulbs	376
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	376
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	378
License Plate Lamp	380
Replacement Bulbs	380
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	380
Tires	382
Tire Sidewall Labeling	383
Tire Terminology and Definitions	387
Inflation - Tire Pressure	390
Tire Pressure Monitor System	391
Tire Inspection and Rotation	396
When It Is Time for New Tires	397
Buying New Tires	398
Different Size Tires and Wheels	400
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	400
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	402
Wheel Replacement	402
Tire Chains	403
If a Tire Goes Flat	404
Changing a Flat Tire	404
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	406
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	407
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	414
Compact Spare Tire	416
Appearance Care	417
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	417
Fabric/Carpet	418
Leather	420
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	421
Care of Safety Belts	421
Weatherstrips	421
Washing Your Vehicle	422
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	422
Finish Care	422
Windshield and Wiper Blades	423
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	424
Tires	425
Sheet Metal Damage	425
Finish Damage	425
Underbody Maintenance	425
Chemical Paint Spotting	426
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	426
Vehicle Identification	427
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	427
Service Parts Identification Label	428
Electrical System	428
Add-On Electrical Equipment	428
Windshield Wiper Fuses	429
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	429
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	429
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	431
Capacities and Specifications	434
Maintenance Schedule	435
Maintenance Schedule	436
Introduction	436
Maintenance Requirements	436
Your Vehicle and the Environment	437
Using the Maintenance Schedule	437
Scheduled Maintenance	439
Additional Required Services	442
Maintenance Footnotes	443
Owner Checks and Services	444
At Each Fuel Fill	445
At Least Once a Month	445
At Least Once a Year	446
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	448
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	449
Engine Drive Belt Routing	450
Maintenance Record	451
Customer Assistance Information	455
Customer Assistance and Information	456
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	456
Online Owner Center	459
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	460
Customer Assistance Offices	460
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	461
Roadside Assistance Program	462
Courtesy Transportation	466
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	469
Collision Damage Repair	470
Reporting Safety Defects	474
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	474
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	474
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	474
Service Publications Ordering Information	475

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Tires (cont.)

Buying New Tires

.....................................

398

Chains

.....................................................

403

Changing a Flat Tire

................................

404

Cleaning

..................................................

425

Compact Spare Tire

.................................

416

Different Size

...........................................

400

If a Tire Goes Flat

...................................

404

Inﬂation - Tire Pressure

............................

390

Inspection and Rotation

............................

396

Installing the Spare Tire

...........................

407

Pressure Monitor System

.........................

391

Removing the Flat Tire

.............................

407

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

.........

406

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools

.....

414

Tire Sidewall Labeling

..............................

383

Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions

...............

387

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

....................

400

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

...........

402

Wheel Replacement

.................................

402

When It Is Time for New Tires

.................

397

Towing

Recreational Vehicle

.................................

320

Towing a Trailer

.......................................

322

Your Vehicle

.............................................

320

Traction

Control System (TCS)

..............................

291

Control System Warning Light

..................

181

StabiliTrak

System

.................................

292

Transaxle

Fluid, Automatic

.......................................

352

Transaxle Operation, Automatic

...................

119

Trip Odometer

.............................................

173

Turn and Lane-Change Signals

...................

152

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever

....................

151

Understanding Radio Reception

...................

281

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

.......................

400

Vehicle

Control

.....................................................

288

Damage Warnings

.......................................

....................................................

315

Service Soon Light

...................................

191

Symbols

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491