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Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Certiﬁcation label or see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-21 for more information. Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the trailer tongue. Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed. Trailer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. Because the vehicle has StabiliTrak, do not try to tap into the vehicle's hydraulic brake system. If you do, both brake systems will not work well, or at all. • The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper. • Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? If so, be sure to seal the holes when the hitch is removed. If they are not sealed, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the engine's exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-35. Sealing the holes will also prevent dirt and water from entering the vehicle. 4-37

Section	Page
2009 Chevrolet Equinox BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Power Seat	7
Manual Lumbar	8
Heated Seats	8
Manual Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Passenger Folding Seatback	12
Rear Seats	14
Split Folding Rear Seat	14
Safety Belts	16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	21
Lap-Shoulder Belt	29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	34
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	38
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	56
Airbag System	59
Where Are the Airbags?	62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	64
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	65
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	66
Passenger Sensing System	67
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	72
Restraint System Check	74
Checking the Restraint Systems	74
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	75
Features and Controls	77
Keys	79
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	80
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	81
Remote Vehicle Start	83
Doors and Locks	86
Door Locks	86
Power Door Locks	86
Delayed Locking	86
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	87
Rear Door Security Locks	87
Lockout Protection	88
Liftgate	88
Windows	90
Power Windows	91
Sun Visors	92
Theft-Deterrent Systems	92
Content Theft-Deterrent	93
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	93
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	94
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	95
New Vehicle Break-In	95
Ignition Positions	96
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	97
Starting the Engine	97
Engine Coolant Heater	99
Automatic Transmission Operation (3.4L V6 with 5-Speed)	100
Automatic Transmission Operation (3.6L V6 with 6-Speed)	103
Parking Brake	107
Shifting Into Park	108
Shifting Out of Park	109
Parking Over Things That Burn	110
Engine Exhaust	111
Running the Vehicle While Parked	112
Mirrors	113
Manual Rearview Mirror	113
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	113
Outside Power Mirrors	114
Outside Convex Mirrors	114
OnStar® System	115
Storage Areas	118
Glove Box	118
Cupholders	118
Center Console Storage	118
Luggage Carrier	119
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	121
Rear Seat Armrest	123
Table	123
Convenience Net	124
Cargo Tie Downs	124
Sunroof	125
Instrument Panel	127
Instrument Panel Overview	130
Hazard Warning Flashers	132
Horn	132
Tilt Wheel	132
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	133
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	133
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	134
Flash-to-Pass	134
Windshield Wipers	134
Windshield Washer	135
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	136
Cruise Control	136
Headlamps	139
Headlamps on Reminder	139
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	140
Automatic Headlamp System	140
Fog Lamps	141
Instrument Panel Brightness	141
Dome Lamp	142
Entry Lighting	142
Map Lamps	142
Cargo Lamp	142
Electric Power Management	143
Battery Run-Down Protection	143
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	144
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	144
Climate Controls	145
Climate Control System	145
Outlet Adjustment	149
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	149
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	150
Instrument Panel Cluster	151
Speedometer and Odometer	152
Trip Odometer	152
Tachometer	152
Safety Belt Reminders	153
Airbag Readiness Light	154
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	155
Charging System Light	156
Brake System Warning Light	156
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	157
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	158
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	158
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	159
Tire Pressure Light	159
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	160
Oil Pressure Light (US-Canada)	162
Change Engine Oil Light	163
Security Light	163
Fog Lamp Light	163
Cruise Control Light	164
Reduced Engine Power Light	164
Highbeam On Light	164
Service All-Wheel Drive Light	165
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light	165
Gate Ajar Light	166
Door Ajar Light	166
Service Vehicle Soon Light	166
Fuel Gage	166
Low Fuel Warning Light	167
Driver Information Center (DIC)	168
DIC Operation and Displays	168
DIC Compass	173
DIC Warnings and Messages	175
DIC Vehicle Personalization	183
Audio System(s)	190
Setting the Clock	191
Radio(s)	193
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or Six-Disc CD Player)	212
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player)	217
XM Radio Messages	222
Navigation/Radio System	223
Bluetooth®	223
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	234
Theft-Deterrent Feature	243
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	243
Radio Reception	244
Multi-Band Antenna	245
Driving Your Vehicle	247
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	248
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	248
Defensive Driving	248
Drunk Driving	249
Control of a Vehicle	250
Braking	250
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	251
Braking in Emergencies	251
StabiliTrak® System	252
Traction Control System (TCS)	253
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System	255
Steering	256
Off-Road Recovery	258
Passing	258
Loss of Control	258
Driving at Night	260
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	260
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	261
Highway Hypnosis	262
Hill and Mountain Roads	262
Winter Driving	263
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	266
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	267
Loading the Vehicle	267
Towing	273
Towing Your Vehicle	273
Recreational Vehicle Towing	273
Towing a Trailer	280
Service and Appearance Care	289
Service	291
Accessories and Modifications	291
California Proposition 65 Warning	292
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	292
Doing Your Own Service Work	292
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	293
Fuel	293
Gasoline Octane	293
Gasoline Specifications	294
California Fuel	294
Additives	294
Fuels in Foreign Countries	295
Filling the Tank	296
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	298
Checking Things Under the Hood	298
Hood Release	299
Engine Compartment Overview	300
Engine Oil	303
Engine Oil Life System	306
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	307
Automatic Transmission Fluid	309
Cooling System	310
Engine Coolant	311
Engine Overheating	316
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	318
Power Steering Fluid	318
Windshield Washer Fluid	319
Brakes	320
Battery	323
Jump Starting	324
All-Wheel Drive	329
Headlamp Aiming	331
Bulb Replacement	332
Halogen Bulbs	332
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	332
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	335
License Plate Lamp	336
Replacement Bulbs	337
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	337
Tires	339
Tire Sidewall Labeling	340
Tire Terminology and Definitions	343
Inflation - Tire Pressure	346
High-Speed Operation	348
Tire Pressure Monitor System	349
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	350
Tire Inspection and Rotation	354
When It Is Time for New Tires	355
Buying New Tires	356
Different Size Tires and Wheels	358
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	359
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	360
Wheel Replacement	360
Tire Chains	362
If a Tire Goes Flat	363
Changing a Flat Tire	364
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	365
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	367
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	373
Compact Spare Tire	375
Appearance Care	376
Interior Cleaning	376
Fabric/Carpet	377
Leather	378
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	378
Care of Safety Belts	379
Weatherstrips	379
Washing Your Vehicle	379
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	380
Finish Care	380
Windshield and Wiper Blades	381
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	382
Tires	382
Sheet Metal Damage	383
Finish Damage	383
Underbody Maintenance	383
Chemical Paint Spotting	383
Vehicle Identification	384
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	384
Service Parts Identification Label	384
Electrical System	384
Add-On Electrical Equipment	384
Windshield Wiper Fuses	385
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	385
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	385
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	387
Capacities and Specifications	391
Maintenance Schedule	393
Maintenance Schedule	394
Introduction	394
Maintenance Requirements	394
Your Vehicle and the Environment	394
Using the Maintenance Schedule	394
Scheduled Maintenance	396
Additional Required Services	399
Maintenance Footnotes	400
Owner Checks and Services	402
At Each Fuel Fill	402
At Least Once a Month	403
At Least Once a Year	403
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	405
Maintenance Replacement Parts	407
Engine Drive Belt Routing	408
Maintenance Record	409
Customer Assistance Information	413
Customer Assistance and Information	414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	414
Online Owner Center	417
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	418
Customer Assistance Offices	418
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	419
Roadside Assistance Program	419
Scheduling Service Appointments	423
Courtesy Transportation Program	423
Collision Damage Repair	425
Reporting Safety Defects	428
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	428
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	428
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	428
Service Publications Ordering Information	429
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	430
Event Data Recorders	430
OnStar®	431
Navigation System	431
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	431

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Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires

Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper

limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on

the Certification label or see

Loading the Vehicle on

page 4-21

for more information. Make sure not to go

over the GVW limit for the vehicle, or the GAWR,

including the weight of the trailer tongue.

Hitches

It is important to have the correct hitch equipment.

Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads

are a few reasons why the right hitch is needed.

•

The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended

for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other

bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted

hitch that does not attach to the bumper.

•

Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle

when the trailer hitch is installed? If so, be sure to

seal the holes when the hitch is removed. If they

are not sealed, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from

the engine’s exhaust can get into the vehicle. See

Engine Exhaust on page 2-35

. Sealing the holes will

also prevent dirt and water from entering the vehicle.

Safety Chains

Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer.

Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to

help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it

becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about

safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer

or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s

recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not

attach them to the bumper. Always leave just enough

slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to

drag on the ground.

Trailer Brakes

A loaded trailer that weighs more than 1,000 lbs

(450 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is

adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read

and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so

they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly.

Because the vehicle has StabiliTrak, do not try to

tap into the vehicle’s hydraulic brake system. If you do,

both brake systems will not work well, or at all.

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