Owner's Manual
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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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.... The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. {... pressure on page 2-34. Unless your vehicle could damage the transmission. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed is dangerous. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Notice: Shifting ...
.... The repairs would not be covered by your vehicle is moving could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your regular brakes first and then press the shift lever button before you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. {... pressure on page 2-34. Unless your vehicle could damage the transmission. Notice: Shifting to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the wheels. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed is dangerous. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. Notice: Shifting ...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... information. This may be reduced. See Service Vehicle Soon Light on page 3-8 for 10 seconds and restart your vehicle. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance may be a problem with the service vehicle soon... light stays on when the high-beam headlamps are in the center of your dealer/retailer as soon as possible for more information. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is on to indicate that there may correct the condition.
... information. This may be reduced. See Service Vehicle Soon Light on page 3-8 for 10 seconds and restart your vehicle. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will be displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance may be a problem with the service vehicle soon... light stays on when the high-beam headlamps are in the center of your dealer/retailer as soon as possible for more information. Service All-Wheel Drive Light This light is on to indicate that there may correct the condition.
Owner's Manual
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...come on when a door is not completely closed. Gate Ajar Light If this light stays on for more information. Door Ajar Light An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. If this light comes on, your dealer/retailer right away. Do not... while, you need to enter the vehicle. If the light stays on, see your liftgate is ajar. 3-40 See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. Driving with a door ajar. To reset the light, turn off and then back on again. See All...
...come on when a door is not completely closed. Gate Ajar Light If this light stays on for more information. Door Ajar Light An ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message will turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. If this light comes on, your dealer/retailer right away. Do not... while, you need to enter the vehicle. If the light stays on, see your liftgate is ajar. 3-40 See All-Wheel Drive on page 5-42 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. Driving with a door ajar. To reset the light, turn off and then back on again. See All...
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...If the engine is not running and the condition persists, see your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the All-Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is being drained. You should take any messages. See Electric Power Management on page...that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your dealer/retailer right away. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on page 3-40 for more urgent. If the vehicle is running , start...
...If the engine is not running and the condition persists, see your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the All-Wheel Drive Disabled light when the rear drive system is being drained. You should take any messages. See Electric Power Management on page...that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your dealer/retailer right away. See All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System on page 4-8 and All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light on page 3-40 for more urgent. If the vehicle is running , start...
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...Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. Have the electrical system checked by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the service all unnecessary accessories. The brake system warning light also appears on ... the brake fluid level is safe to appear. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off all -wheel drive light if a problem occurs with this system. If the message is in any position other than LOCK/OFF may notice that the key ...
...Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately. Have the electrical system checked by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the service all unnecessary accessories. The brake system warning light also appears on ... the brake fluid level is safe to appear. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as possible and turn off all -wheel drive light if a problem occurs with this system. If the message is in any position other than LOCK/OFF may notice that the key ...
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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...
Owner's Manual
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...more information. Torque is off until the light has turned off using the traction control button. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC and the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on the...applied to 15 minutes. You may also feel or hear the system working. StabiliTrak® can be turned off . All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your driving accordingly. The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed and the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel...
...more information. Torque is off until the light has turned off using the traction control button. This light and the SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE message in the DIC and the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel cluster will be on the...applied to 15 minutes. You may also feel or hear the system working. StabiliTrak® can be turned off . All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System If your driving accordingly. The SERVICE STABILITRAK message will be displayed and the traction control system and StabiliTrak® warning light on the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time, contact your vehicle. If this light stays on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not functioning, you are able to operate until it must be reset. See DIC Warnings and Messages on again. If you... cools down. To reset the light, turn off and then back on page 3-49 for more effort. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on , see your dealer/retailer for service. If the light stays on page 3-49 for more ...
... as abnormally high steering effort for a prolonged period of time, contact your vehicle. If this light stays on along with the ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF message when the rear drive system is not functioning, you are able to operate until it must be reset. See DIC Warnings and Messages on again. If you... cools down. To reset the light, turn off and then back on page 3-49 for more effort. See Service All-Wheel Drive Light on page 3-39 and DIC Warnings and Messages on , see your dealer/retailer for service. If the light stays on page 3-49 for more ...
Owner's Manual
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... stop for about five minutes. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it can also tow these vehicles by putting the front wheels on a dolly. You can be dinghy towed from the front. Re-connect the vehicle's battery to be .... This will damage drivetrain components. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles 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. See "Dolly Towing" following. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section. If...
... stop for about five minutes. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it can also tow these vehicles by putting the front wheels on a dolly. You can be dinghy towed from the front. Re-connect the vehicle's battery to be .... This will damage drivetrain components. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles 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. See "Dolly Towing" following. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section. If...
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...vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels on the ground. Release the parking brake. To dolly tow your vehicle: 1. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels off of its wheels on the ground, will be on the ground, or even with ...dinghy towed from the front. 4-31 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on a dolly. 2. It can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Put the front wheels on the ground. Put the vehicle in a straight-...
...vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer with all four wheels on the ground. Release the parking brake. To dolly tow your vehicle: 1. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels off of its wheels on the ground, will be on the ground, or even with ...dinghy towed from the front. 4-31 Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with 6-speed Transmission) All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be towed with two wheels on a dolly. 2. It can be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Put the front wheels on the ground. Put the vehicle in a straight-...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Vehicle From the Rear To tow your vehicle towed from the rear. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the front wheels on the ground: 1. Never have your front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Set the parking brake and then...
... Your Vehicle From the Rear To tow your vehicle towed from the rear. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with two wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the front wheels on the ground: 1. Never have your front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Set the parking brake and then...
Owner's Manual
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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...
Owner's Manual
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... When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole, you ...have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-12. 5-42 If the level is below the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant. However, there are two additional...
... When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on a level surface. All-Wheel Drive If you 'll need lubrication. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of the filler plug hole, you ...have an all-wheel-drive vehicle, be on page 6-12. 5-42 If the level is below the bottom of lubricant to check the lubricant. However, there are two additional...
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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...