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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-28 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-99 Electrical System ...5-100 ...
2008 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features ... Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-28 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-50 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-99 Electrical System ...5-100 ...
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...in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on the brake pedal, your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle could damage the transmission. You could damage the transmission. Make sure the shift lever is stopped before shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into... the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is Stuck in ON/RUN. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. Do not shift into another gear. Make...
...in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on the brake pedal, your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. To rock your vehicle could damage the transmission. You could damage the transmission. Make sure the shift lever is stopped before shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into... the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is Stuck in ON/RUN. The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle. Do not shift into another gear. Make...
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... ...3-108 Radio Reception ...3-110 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-110 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Highbeam On Light ...3-39 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Driver ...
... ...3-108 Radio Reception ...3-110 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-110 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Highbeam On Light ...3-39 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-41 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-42 Driver ...
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This light, along with the drive system and service is required. 3-39 Highbeam On Light This light comes on page 3-8 for more information. Stop...power light. If this light stays on page 3-41 for more information. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is on to indicate that there may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. Wait for diagnosis and repair. This may be a problem with the... light is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be reduced. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the center of your vehicle.
This light, along with the drive system and service is required. 3-39 Highbeam On Light This light comes on page 3-8 for more information. Stop...power light. If this light stays on page 3-41 for more information. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is on to indicate that there may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. Wait for diagnosis and repair. This may be a problem with the... light is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be reduced. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the center of your vehicle.
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... see your liftgate is ajar. 3-40 Door Ajar Light An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. Gate Ajar Light If this light stays on again. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will come on , your dealer/retailer right ...away. See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and DIC ...
... see your liftgate is ajar. 3-40 Door Ajar Light An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. Gate Ajar Light If this light stays on again. All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light This light will come on , your dealer/retailer right ...away. See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and DIC ...
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...that can press the set/reset button to acknowledge that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your dealer/retailer right away. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off accessories, such as interior fans, rear defogger... , start and run the engine for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to clear them . See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on the display seriously and remember that you received the messages and to recharge. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages...
...that can press the set/reset button to acknowledge that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your dealer/retailer right away. To reset the warning message, turn the ignition off accessories, such as interior fans, rear defogger... , start and run the engine for at least 10 minutes to allow the battery to clear them . See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on the display seriously and remember that you received the messages and to recharge. DIC Warnings and Messages Messages...
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...your dealer/retailer immediately. 3-54 Turn off the vehicle. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off all -wheel drive light if a problem occurs with this problem could drain the vehicle's battery. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on page ...brake fluid level is safe to appear. If the message is detected with the power steering system. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the service all unnecessary accessories. If this message displays when a problem is...
...your dealer/retailer immediately. 3-54 Turn off the vehicle. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off all -wheel drive light if a problem occurs with this problem could drain the vehicle's battery. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on page ...brake fluid level is safe to appear. If the message is detected with the power steering system. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the service all unnecessary accessories. If this message displays when a problem is...
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...Roads ...4-14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-16 Highway Hypnosis ...4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Winter Driving ...4-17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... Towing ...4-28 Towing a Trailer ...4-33 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 Off-Road Recovery...
...Roads ...4-14 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...4-16 Highway Hypnosis ...4-16 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-16 Winter Driving ...4-17 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Rocking Your Vehicle to ... Towing ...4-28 Towing a Trailer ...4-33 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 StabiliTrak® System ...4-7 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 Steering ...4-9 Off-Road Recovery...
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... the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on page 3-49 for five seconds. Adjust your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by pressing the traction control button. The StabiliTrak® system is ...exceeding 30 mph 48 (km/h) for 30 seconds. StabiliTrak® can be a slight engagement noise during launches. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your driving accordingly. To disable StabiliTrak®, press and hold the traction control button for more information. When this is not operational...
... the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on page 3-49 for five seconds. Adjust your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), the AWD system operates automatically without any action required by pressing the traction control button. The StabiliTrak® system is ...exceeding 30 mph 48 (km/h) for 30 seconds. StabiliTrak® can be a slight engagement noise during launches. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your driving accordingly. To disable StabiliTrak®, press and hold the traction control button for more information. When this is not operational...
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See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. 4-9 If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist should return shortly after a few normal steering movements. ... If the engine stalls while you can steer, but it must be reset. If the light stays on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not functioning, you are able to stop your vehicle. If this light stays on again. If you suspect steering system...
See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. 4-9 If you turn the steering wheel in either direction several times until you may notice a reduced amount of power steering assist should return shortly after a few normal steering movements. ... If the engine stalls while you can steer, but it must be reset. If the light stays on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not functioning, you are able to stop your vehicle. If this light stays on again. If you suspect steering system...
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... following. These vehicles may also be on the ground. This will damage drivetrain components. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with any of its wheels on a dolly. For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be towed using a dolly. If you have a... with 5-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. Do not tow an all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be dinghy towed from the ...
... following. These vehicles may also be on the ground. This will damage drivetrain components. If you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with any of its wheels on a dolly. For vehicles being dinghy towed, the vehicle should be towed using a dolly. If you have a... with 5-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. Do not tow an all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be dinghy towed from the ...
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... platform trailer with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with car carrier equipment. Put the front wheels on the ground. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground. It ...can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be towed with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Dolly Towing (Vehicles...
... platform trailer with all -wheel-drive vehicle, it can be towed with car carrier equipment. Put the front wheels on the ground. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle if any of its wheels on the ground. It ...can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. To properly tow these vehicles, they should be towed with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Dolly Towing (Vehicles...
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... not tow your vehicle from the front with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the front wheels on the ground: 1. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Move the shift lever to PARK (P). 3. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) Towing Your Vehicle From the... Rear To tow your front-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Never have your...
... not tow your vehicle from the front with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the front wheels on the ground: 1. Also, repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Move the shift lever to PARK (P). 3. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) Towing Your Vehicle From the... Rear To tow your front-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Never have your...
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... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-32 Brakes ...5-33 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-45 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back...
... Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-32 Brakes ...5-33 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps ...5-45 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back...
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... perform the lubricant checks described in this section. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-12. 5-42 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole, located... Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on the transfer case. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication.
... perform the lubricant checks described in this section. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-12. 5-42 What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole, located... Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on the transfer case. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication.
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Fuses 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 Usage Powertrain Control Module, Ignition Transmission Mass Airflow Sensor Airbag Display Spare Stoplamp Passenger Side Low-Beam Driver Side High-Beam Battery Main 3 Spare Fuses 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Usage Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Not Used All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control 5-105
Fuses 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 Usage Powertrain Control Module, Ignition Transmission Mass Airflow Sensor Airbag Display Spare Stoplamp Passenger Side Low-Beam Driver Side High-Beam Battery Main 3 Spare Fuses 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Usage Engine Control Module, Battery Transmission Control Module, Battery Trailer Park Lamp Front Wiper Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp, Turn Signal Spare Fuel Pump Not Used All-Wheel Drive Regulated Voltage Control 5-105
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... Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive 20.5 gal 16.6 gal 77.6 L 62.8 L 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 3.8 L 5.2 L 10.5 qt 12.5 qt 9.9 L 11.1 L English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see...
... Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.4L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive 20.5 gal 16.6 gal 77.6 L 62.8 L 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 3.8 L 5.2 L 10.5 qt 12.5 qt 9.9 L 11.1 L English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see...
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... Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-32 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
... Airbag Restrain? ...1-63 Passenger Sensing System ...1-65 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...1-63 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-8 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Antilock Brake, System Warning Light ...3-32 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated...
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...Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...5-53 3-16 3-16 3-16 1-25 1-42 5-49 2-13 Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Antilock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Door Ajar ...Engine ......Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Security ...Service All-Wheel-Drive ...Service Vehicle Soon ...TCS Warning Light ...Tire Pressure ...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...Lighting Entry ... 3-27 3-40 3-32...
...Plate Lamps ...Liftgate Carbon Monoxide ...5-53 3-16 3-16 3-16 1-25 1-42 5-49 2-13 Light Airbag Readiness ...All-Wheel Drive Disabled ...Antilock Brake System Warning ...Brake System Warning ...Change Engine Oil ...Charging System ...Cruise Control ...Door Ajar ...Engine ......Low Fuel Warning ...Malfunction Indicator ...Oil Pressure ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...Reduced Engine Power ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Security ...Service All-Wheel-Drive ...Service Vehicle Soon ...TCS Warning Light ...Tire Pressure ...Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...Lighting Entry ... 3-27 3-40 3-32...
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... Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-52 Security Light ...3-38 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-39 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light...
... Position ...1-50 Right Front Seat Position ...1-52 Security Light ...3-38 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modifications ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...3-39 California Pershlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-34 Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Soon Light...
