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2006 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-53 Restraint System Check ... Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-27 OnStar® System ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-38 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing...
2006 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-53 Restraint System Check ... Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-15 Mirrors ...2-27 OnStar® System ...2-32 Storage Areas ...2-34 Sunroof ...2-41 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-23 Audio System(s) ...3-38 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing...
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... use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment...
... use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment...
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...-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-29 Low Traction Light ...3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-30 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to...
...-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-29 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-29 Low Traction Light ...3-30 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-30 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to...
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... Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-21 Engine Overheating ...5-24 Overheated...
... Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-13 Engine Oil Life System ...5-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-18 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-21 Engine Overheating ...5-24 Overheated...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood you will see the following: 5-12
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... Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap. E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-31. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-35. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. B. G. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with...
... Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick. 1. Engine Oil Fill Cap. E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-31. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-35. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. B. G. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with...
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... area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. Be sure to add enough oil to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-89. When to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in when you must use . If the engine has so much...
... area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. Be sure to add enough oil to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-89. When to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range in when you must use . If the engine has so much...
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... the first oil change after each engine oil change. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is required. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
... the first oil change after each engine oil change. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is required. 2. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
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... engine compartment. When your engine is located on a level surface. The vehicle must be at the COLD FILL line or a little higher. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-23 Checking Coolant {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot...
... engine compartment. When your engine is located on a level surface. The vehicle must be at the COLD FILL line or a little higher. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 5-23 Checking Coolant {CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot...
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... is full. Water can damage your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it . This allows for reservoir location. 5-31 See Engine Compartment Overview on it is completely full. • Do not use . Adding Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with ready-to read the instructions before use engine...
... is full. Water can damage your washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it . This allows for reservoir location. 5-31 See Engine Compartment Overview on it is completely full. • Do not use . Adding Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with ready-to read the instructions before use engine...
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...;uid goes down . Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on . You should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that fluid is hot enough.
...;uid goes down . Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on . You should have your brake system fixed, since a leak means that fluid is hot enough.
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... the place with water and get it in your new vehicle. Do not get medical help immediately. Use a flashlight if you . See Engine Compartment Overview on the location of that can start up even when the engine is low, add water to explode. But if a battery has filler caps...
... the place with water and get it in your new vehicle. Do not get medical help immediately. Use a flashlight if you . See Engine Compartment Overview on the location of that can start up even when the engine is low, add water to explode. But if a battery has filler caps...
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See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Fuses BCM/CLSTR INT LTS/ ONSTAR® DR LCK Relays PARK LAMP HVAC BLOWER DR LCK PASS DR UNLOCK DRV DR UNLCK HEAD LAMP Usage Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster Interior Lights/OnStar® Door Locks Usage Parking Lamps Relay Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower Motor Door Locks Relay Passenger Door Unlock Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Headlamps Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on location. 5-86
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Fuses BCM/CLSTR INT LTS/ ONSTAR® DR LCK Relays PARK LAMP HVAC BLOWER DR LCK PASS DR UNLOCK DRV DR UNLCK HEAD LAMP Usage Body Control Module, Instrument Panel Cluster Interior Lights/OnStar® Door Locks Usage Parking Lamps Relay Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Blower Motor Door Locks Relay Passenger Door Unlock Relay Driver Door Unlock Relay Headlamps Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on location. 5-86
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... ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...5-84 5-86 5-84 5-85 5-84 5-84 5-18 5-34 3-35 3-31 5-21 2-18 3-31 Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-30 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-25 Oil ...5-13 Oil Life System ...5-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Overheating ...5-24 Reduced Power Light ...3-35 Starting ...2-17 Entry Lighting ...3-16...
... ...Coolant Temperature Gage ...5-84 5-86 5-84 5-85 5-84 5-84 5-18 5-34 3-35 3-31 5-21 2-18 3-31 Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-30 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-25 Oil ...5-13 Oil Life System ...5-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Overheating ...5-24 Reduced Power Light ...3-35 Starting ...2-17 Entry Lighting ...3-16...
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... Roads ...4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-24 J Jump Starting ...5-35 K Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ...Cargo ...Dome ...Fog ...Map...
... Roads ...4-24 Hood Checking Things Under ...5-10 Release ...5-11 Horn ...3-6 How to Use This Manual ...ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ...3-15 Cluster ...3-24 J Jump Starting ...5-35 K Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Keys ...2-2 L Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ...Cargo ...Dome ...Fog ...Map...