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In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel ...1-2 Climate Controls ...1-16 Parking Brake ...1-17 Transmission ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-24 StabiliTrak® System ...1-25 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-25 Engine Oil Life System ...1-26 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-26 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-26 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-27 OnStar® ...1-27 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System ...Lane Departure Warning (LDW) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Roof Rack System ...Power Outlets ...1-18 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-20 1-21 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-24 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior Lighting ...1-14 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-15

Section	Page
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	14
Memory Features	16
Heated Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	18
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	19
Steering Wheel Adjustment	19
Interior Lighting	20
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	21
Climate Controls	22
Parking Brake	23
Transmission	24
Vehicle Features	24
Radio(s)	24
Satellite Radio	26
Portable Audio Devices	26
Bluetooth®	26
Steering Wheel Controls	26
Cruise Control	27
Navigation System	27
Driver Information Center (DIC)	28
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	28
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	29
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	29
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	30
Roof Rack System	30
Power Outlets	30
Performance and Maintenance	30
Traction Control System (TCS)	30
StabiliTrak® System	31
Tire Pressure Monitor	31
Engine Oil Life System	32
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	32
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	32
Roadside Assistance Program	33
OnStar®	33
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	36
Keys	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	37
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	37
Remote Vehicle Start	39
Door Locks	41
Power Door Locks	41
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Liftgate (Manual)	43
Liftgate (Power)	44
Vehicle Security	47
Anti-theft Alarm System	47
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Power Mirrors	49
Heated Mirrors	50
Blind Spot Mirrors	50
Park Tilt Mirrors	51
Interior Mirrors	51
Manual Rearview Mirror	51
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	52
Windows	52
Power Windows	53
Sun Visors	54
Roof	55
Sunroof	55
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	59
Seat Adjustment	59
Power Seat Adjustment	60
Lumbar Adjustment	61
Reclining Seatbacks	61
Memory Seats	63
Heated Front Seats	65
Rear Seats	66
Safety Belts	68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	69
Lap-Shoulder Belt	71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	74
Safety Belt Extender	75
Safety System Check	75
Safety Belt Care	76
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	76
Airbag System	77
Where Are the Airbags?	79
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	82
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	82
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	82
Passenger Sensing System	84
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	88
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	89
Airbag System Check	90
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	90
Child Restraints	91
Older Children	91
Infants and Young Children	93
Child Restraint Systems	95
Where to Put the Restraint	97
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	99
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	105
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	106
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	108
Storage	113
Storage Compartments	113
Instrument Panel Storage	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholders	113
Center Console Storage	113
Additional Storage Features	114
Cargo Cover	114
Cargo Tie-Downs	114
Convenience Net	114
Roof Rack System	114
Instruments and Controls	117
Controls	118
Steering Wheel Adjustment	118
Steering Wheel Controls	118
Horn	119
Windshield Wiper/Washer	119
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	121
Compass	121
Clock	122
Power Outlets	123
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	124
Instrument Cluster	125
Speedometer	126
Odometer	126
Tachometer	126
Fuel Gauge	126
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	127
Safety Belt Reminders	128
Airbag Readiness Light	129
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	129
Charging System Light	130
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	131
Brake System Warning Light	133
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	134
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light	134
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light	135
Traction Off Light	135
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	136
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	136
Tire Pressure Light	137
Engine Oil Pressure Light	137
Fuel Economy Light	138
Low Fuel Warning Light	138
Security Light	138
High-Beam On Light	139
Front Fog Lamp Light	139
Lamps On Reminder	139
Cruise Control Light	139
Information Displays	140
Driver Information Center (DIC)	140
Vehicle Messages	143
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	143
Brake System Messages	144
Compass Messages	144
Cruise Control Messages	144
Door Ajar Messages	144
Engine Cooling System Messages	145
Engine Oil Messages	145
Engine Power Messages	146
Fuel System Messages	146
Key and Lock Messages	146
Object Detection System Messages	146
Ride Control System Messages	147
Airbag System Messages	148
Safety Belt Messages	148
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	148
Service Vehicle Messages	149
Tire Messages	149
Transmission Messages	149
Vehicle Reminder Messages	150
Vehicle Personalization	150
Lighting	155
Exterior Lighting	155
Exterior Lamp Controls	155
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	156
Flash-to-Pass	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	156
Automatic Headlamp System	157
Hazard Warning Flashers	157
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	157
Fog Lamps	158
Interior Lighting	158
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	158
Dome Lamps	158
Reading Lamps	159
Lighting Features	159
Entry Lighting	159
Battery Load Management	159
Infotainment System	161
Introduction	161
Infotainment	161
Theft-Deterrent Feature	162
Overview (Radio with CD)	163
Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	165
Operation	170
Radio	174
AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD)	174
AM-FM Radio (Radio withCD and Touchscreen)	176
Satellite Radio	179
Radio Reception	183
Multi-Band Antenna	183
Audio Players	184
CD Player	184
MP3	187
Auxiliary Devices	188
Rear Seat Infotainment	194
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	194
Phone	196
Bluetooth (Overview)	196
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	198
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	202
Trademarks and License Agreements	209
Climate Controls	211
Climate Control Systems	211
Automatic Climate Control System	213
Air Vents	215
Maintenance	216
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	216
Driving and Operating	217
Driving Information	218
Distracted Driving	218
Defensive Driving	219
Drunk Driving	219
Control of a Vehicle	220
Braking	220
Steering	220
Off-Road Recovery	221
Loss of Control	221
Off-Road Driving	222
Driving on Wet Roads	227
Highway Hypnosis	228
Hill and Mountain Roads	228
Winter Driving	229
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	231
Vehicle Load Limits	232
Starting and Operating	237
New Vehicle Break-In	237
Ignition Positions	237
Starting the Engine	240
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	241
Engine Coolant Heater	241
Shifting Into Park	242
Shifting out of Park	243
Parking over Things That Burn	244
Engine Exhaust	244
Running the Vehicle While Parked	245
Automatic Transmission	245
Manual Mode	247
Fuel Economy Mode	248
Drive Systems	249
All-Wheel Drive	249
Brakes	249
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	249
Parking Brake	250
Brake Assist	251
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	251
Ride Control Systems	251
Traction Control System (TCS)	251
StabiliTrak® System	253
Cruise Control	254
Object Detection Systems	257
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System	257
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	259
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	261
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)	264
Fuel	267
Recommended Fuel	267
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	267
California Fuel Requirements	268
Fuels in Foreign Countries	268
Fuel Additives	268
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	269
Filling the Tank	270
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	272
Towing	272
General Towing Information	272
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	273
Trailer Towing	276
Towing Equipment	278
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	279
Conversions and Add-Ons	279
Add-On Electrical Equipment	279
Vehicle Care	281
General Information	282
California Proposition 65 Warning	283
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	283
Accessories and Modifications	283
Vehicle Checks	284
Doing Your Own Service Work	284
Hood	285
Engine Compartment Overview	286
Engine Cover	290
Engine Oil	290
Engine Oil Life System	292
Automatic Transmission Fluid	293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	294
Cooling System	295
Engine Coolant	297
Engine Overheating	300
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)	302
Power Steering Fluid (3.0L V6 Engine)	302
Washer Fluid	303
Brakes	303
Brake Fluid	304
Battery	306
All-Wheel Drive	306
Starter Switch Check	307
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	307
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	308
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	308
Wiper Blade Replacement	309
Headlamp Aiming	310
Bulb Replacement	312
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	313
Fog Lamps	314
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	314
License Plate Lamp	315
Replacement Bulbs	316
Electrical System	316
Fuses	316
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	317
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	320
Wheels and Tires	322
Tires	322
Tire Sidewall Labeling	323
Tire Designations	326
Tire Terminology and Definitions	326
Tire Pressure	330
Tire Pressure Monitor System	331
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	333
Tire Inspection	336
Tire Rotation	336
When It Is Time for New Tires	337
Buying New Tires	338
Different Size Tires and Wheels	340
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	340
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	342
Wheel Replacement	342
Tire Chains	343
If a Tire Goes Flat	344
Tire Changing	345
Compact Spare Tire	353
Jump Starting	354
Towing	357
Towing the Vehicle	357
Recreational Vehicle Towing	358
Appearance Care	361
Exterior Care	361
Interior Care	364
Floor Mats	366
Service and Maintenance	369
General Information	369
Maintenance Schedule	371
Special Application Services	376
Additional Maintenance and Care	377
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	380
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	380
Maintenance Replacement Parts	382
Maintenance Records	383
Technical Data	387
Vehicle Identification	387
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	387
Service Parts Identification Label	387
Vehicle Data	388
Capacities and Specifications	388
Engine Drive Belt Routing	390
Customer Information	391
Customer Information	391
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	391
Customer Assistance Offices	393
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	394
Online Owner Center	395
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	396
Roadside Assistance Program	396
Scheduling Service Appointments	398
Courtesy Transportation Program	399
Collision Damage Repair	400
Service Publications Ordering Information	403
Reporting Safety Defects	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	404
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	404
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	405
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	405
Event Data Recorders	405
OnStar®	406
Navigation System	407
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	407
Radio Frequency Statement	407
OnStar	409
OnStar Overview	409
OnStar Services	410
Emergency	410
Security	410
Navigation	410
Connections	412
Diagnostics	413
OnStar Additional Information	413
Index	417
Index_A	417
Index_B	418
Index_C	418
Index_D	419
Index_E	420
Index_F	420
Index_G	421
Index_H	421
Index_I	421
Index_J	422
Index_K	422
Index_L	422
Index_M	423
Index_N	423
Index_O	423
Index_P	424
Index_R	424
Index_S	425
Index_T	427
Index_U	427
Index_V	428

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In Brief

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Instrument Panel

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Initial Drive Information

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

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Remote Vehicle Start

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Door Locks

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Liftgate

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Windows

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Seat Adjustment

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Memory Features

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Heated Seats

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Head Restraint

Adjustment

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Safety Belts

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Passenger Sensing

System

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Mirror Adjustment

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Steering Wheel

Adjustment

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Interior Lighting

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Exterior Lighting

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

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Climate Controls

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Parking Brake

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Transmission

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Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

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Satellite Radio

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Portable Audio Devices

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Bluetooth

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Steering Wheel Controls

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Cruise Control

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Navigation System

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Driver Information

Center (DIC)

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Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System

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1-22

Lane Departure

Warning (LDW)

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Rear Vision

Camera (RVC)

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Ultrasonic Parking Assist

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Roof Rack System

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Power Outlets

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Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS)

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StabiliTrak

System

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Tire Pressure Monitor

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1-25

Engine Oil Life System

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1-26

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

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1-26

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy

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1-26

Roadside Assistance

Program

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OnStar

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