2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - Page 271

Vehicle Care . 10-19 Tows a trailer. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. Turn the air conditioning off. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as necessary. 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it is safe to do so, pull off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and let the engine idle. If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe vehicle distance from the vehicle in front. If the warning does not come back on, continue to drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. When to Check Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluid does not need to be checked unless there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. Have the system inspected and repaired if there is a fluid loss. Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) The vehicle has electric power steering and does not use power steering fluid. How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the engine off and let it cool down. 2. Remove the engine cover. Refer to Engine Cover on page 10‑8. 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Power Steering Fluid (3.6L V6 Engine) The power steering fluid reservoir is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑5 for reservoir location. 5. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. 6. Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick.