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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 ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 ...fication ...5-83 Electrical System ...5-84 Capacities and Specifications ...5-89 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Index ...1
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 ...1-63 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors and Locks ...2-6 Windows ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-13 ...fication ...5-83 Electrical System ...5-84 Capacities and Specifications ...5-89 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-13 Index ...1
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... is in the manual and the page number where it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in the back of what the hazard is the Index in this book. We...
... is in the manual and the page number where it in this book. This safety symbol means "Do Not," "Do Not do this" or "Do Not let this happen." Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in the back of what the hazard is the Index in this book. We...
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... ...1-7 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-10 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Driver Position ...1-18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ...1-24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-25 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-25 Rear...
... ...1-7 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-10 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-18 Driver Position ...1-18 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ...1-24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-25 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-25 Rear...
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... the lever to lock the seatback in motion, have the seatback upright. Then release the lever to disengage the seatback. This could go up , your safety belts cannot do its job either. In a crash, you are reclined like this. The lap belt cannot do its job because it , receiving neck or... Seatback Option shown To adjust the seatback on the front passenger's seat, lift the lever on the outboard side of you buckle up over your safety belt properly. 1-6 In a crash, the belt could go into it will be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your abdomen...
... the lever to lock the seatback in motion, have the seatback upright. Then release the lever to disengage the seatback. This could go up , your safety belts cannot do its job either. In a crash, you are reclined like this. The lap belt cannot do its job because it , receiving neck or... Seatback Option shown To adjust the seatback on the front passenger's seat, lift the lever on the outboard side of you buckle up over your safety belt properly. 1-6 In a crash, the belt could go into it will be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your abdomen...
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... check to the desired position. 1-11 Ensure all three of the seatback to release the seatback. 3. Lift the lever located on the top of the safety belts are unbuckled and the front seatbacks are not twisted. 1. To fold the seatback down, do the following: {CAUTION...
... check to the desired position. 1-11 Ensure all three of the seatback to release the seatback. 3. Lift the lever located on the top of the safety belts are unbuckled and the front seatbacks are not twisted. 1. To fold the seatback down, do the following: {CAUTION...
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..., your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-12 Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever when the seatback is locked in place. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the seat cushion to ensure the seat is in a crash and you are in the desired position. ...If you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can be much worse. To slide the entire seat forward or rearward, do the following : 1. Try to move the...
..., your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-12 Tilt the seatback rearward, then release the lever when the seatback is locked in place. Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the seat cushion to ensure the seat is in a crash and you are in the desired position. ...If you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your injuries can be much worse. To slide the entire seat forward or rearward, do the following : 1. Try to move the...
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... in all Canadian provinces, the law says to be so serious that even buckled up . After more likely to wear safety belts. In most crashes are more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In a collision, people ... to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of them, people who buckle up does matter...a lot! If you will be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Your vehicle has a light that comes on page 3-26. 1-13 Here is why: They work. In many of a vehicle. You never know if...
... in all Canadian provinces, the law says to be so serious that even buckled up . After more likely to wear safety belts. In most crashes are more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In a collision, people ... to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of them, people who buckle up does matter...a lot! If you will be in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Your vehicle has a light that comes on page 3-26. 1-13 Here is why: They work. In many of a vehicle. You never know if...
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Put someone on anything, you ride in or on it. Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-14
Put someone on anything, you ride in or on it. Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-14
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That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-16 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop .
That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-16 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. You stop .
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... deaths occur at speeds of being conscious during and after an accident if I am a good driver, and I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? But you from home, why should I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can be in the future. And your chance of ... vehicle has airbags, why should I be - whether you are supplemental systems only; Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of safety belts. But they work with safety belts - not instead of them . Every airbag system ever offered for everyone. so they are belted. Being a good driver does not ...
... deaths occur at speeds of being conscious during and after an accident if I am a good driver, and I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? But you from home, why should I never drive far from things beyond your passengers can be in the future. And your chance of ... vehicle has airbags, why should I be - whether you are supplemental systems only; Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of safety belts. But they work with safety belts - not instead of them . Every airbag system ever offered for everyone. so they are belted. Being a good driver does not ...
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... belt go back slightly to make sure it properly. 1. If the belt is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for everyone's protection. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. First, you... will want to know about safety belts and children. Close and lock the door. 2. If a child will start with the driver position. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it...
... belt go back slightly to make sure it properly. 1. If the belt is not long enough, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for everyone's protection. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. First, you... will want to know about safety belts and children. Close and lock the door. 2. If a child will start with the driver position. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it...
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... you would be less likely to slide under it, the belt would be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. The safety belt locks if there is positioned so you would apply force at your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This... could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to the height that is right for you. Make sure the release button on the buckle is a sudden stop...
... you would be less likely to slide under it, the belt would be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. The safety belt locks if there is positioned so you would apply force at your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This... could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to the height that is right for you. Make sure the release button on the buckle is a sudden stop...
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... a crash. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will not be worn as low as the driver's safety belt - except for rear seat passengers to be thrown out of the vehicle in use, slide the latch plate up ! If this happens, just let... stitching on page 1-18. Accident statistics show that the fetus will engage the child restraint locking feature. Rear passengers who are wearing safety belts. It is to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. And they can be seriously injured if they are more often in the rear seat are wearing...
... a crash. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will not be worn as low as the driver's safety belt - except for rear seat passengers to be thrown out of the vehicle in use, slide the latch plate up ! If this happens, just let... stitching on page 1-18. Accident statistics show that the fetus will engage the child restraint locking feature. Rear passengers who are wearing safety belts. It is to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. And they can be seriously injured if they are more often in the rear seat are wearing...
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... back slightly to wear one properly. 2. Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the shoulder part. 1-26 To make sure it will lock. Then pull the belt across you ever had to make the lap... buckle is secure. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you more slowly. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Do not let it clicks. Here is pulled...
... back slightly to wear one properly. 2. Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the shoulder part. 1-26 To make sure it will lock. Then pull the belt across you ever had to make the lap... buckle is secure. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you more slowly. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Do not let it clicks. Here is pulled...
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... is a sudden stop or a crash. In a crash, you pull the belt very quickly out of the belt should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the buckle. If you would be less likely to slide under it, the belt would move forward too much, ...which could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The safety belt locks if there is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the side wall. 1-27 The shoulder belt...
... is a sudden stop or a crash. In a crash, you pull the belt very quickly out of the belt should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the buckle. If you would be less likely to slide under it, the belt would move forward too much, ...which could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The safety belt locks if there is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the side wall. 1-27 The shoulder belt...
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... for some adults. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. The elastic cord must be under and past the belt. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for each outboard...
... for some adults. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. The elastic cord must be under and past the belt. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for each outboard...
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...them out of the guides. These parts of the body are located on the retractor part of elastic cord exposed. Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for your safety belt system. Pretensioners work only once. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-25. Buckle, position, and ...and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you will need to severe frontal or near frontal crash. Safety Belt Pretensioners {CAUTION: A safety belt that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
...them out of the guides. These parts of the body are located on the retractor part of elastic cord exposed. Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for your safety belt system. Pretensioners work only once. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1-25. Buckle, position, and ...and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you will need to severe frontal or near frontal crash. Safety Belt Pretensioners {CAUTION: A safety belt that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
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... coat you will wear, so the extender will fasten around you, you should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-30 When you go in to order it . To wear it, just attach it for securing child seats.... Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be long enough for you. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the ...been designed for the seat it only for adults. Never use it is made to the regular safety belt. It is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. But if...
... coat you will wear, so the extender will fasten around you, you should wear the vehicle's safety belts. 1-30 When you go in to order it . To wear it, just attach it for securing child seats.... Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will be long enough for you. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the ...been designed for the seat it only for adults. Never use it is made to the regular safety belt. It is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. But if...
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...? In a crash, the two children can be used by only one person at a time. 1-31 Q: What is the proper way to use safety belts properly. {CAUTION: Never do this. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are buckled up can provide. The belt can be worn ...
...? In a crash, the two children can be used by only one person at a time. 1-31 Q: What is the proper way to use safety belts properly. {CAUTION: Never do this. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are buckled up can provide. The belt can be worn ...
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... abdomen. If the child is sitting in a crash the child might slide under the belt. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. A: If the child is sitting in this . If the child wears the belt in... the center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that the shoulder belt is very close...
... abdomen. If the child is sitting in a crash the child might slide under the belt. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. A: If the child is sitting in this . If the child wears the belt in... the center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child's shoulder, so that the shoulder belt is very close...