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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 and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas...
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 and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas...
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... That Burn ...2-34 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-36 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-38 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
... That Burn ...2-34 Engine Exhaust ...2-35 Running the Engine While Parked ...2-36 Mirrors ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-38 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-45 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Table ...2-48 Convenience Net ...2-49 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-49 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Cupholder(s) ...2-42 Center Console Storage ...2-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-43 2-2
Section 2 Features and Controls Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-45 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Table ...2-48 Convenience Net ...2-49 Cargo Tie Downs ...2-49 Sunroof ...2-49 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Glove Box ...2-42 Cupholder(s) ...2-42 Center Console Storage ...2-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-43 2-2
Owner's Manual
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.... Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind you. O (On/Off): The on/off ) button. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-39 for the automatic dimming functions of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to a position ...Hold the mirror in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind you, move it for more information about OnStar®, see to side. See your vehicle. The indicator light will come on when this feature is used for more information on the ...
.... Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind you. O (On/Off): The on/off ) button. Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® controls. See OnStar® System on page 2-39 for the automatic dimming functions of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the mirror to a position ...Hold the mirror in a comfortable driving position, adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind you, move it for more information about OnStar®, see to side. See your vehicle. The indicator light will come on when this feature is used for more information on the ...
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... first year, or upgrade to provide you register with a wide range of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the vehicle's OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections Plan is provided to... you subject to unlock your glove box or visit onstar.com. You can contact Roadside Service for a full description of safety, security, information, and convenience services. To check if your ...
... first year, or upgrade to provide you register with a wide range of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the vehicle's OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. OnStar Services For new vehicles with OnStar, the Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections Plan is provided to... you subject to unlock your glove box or visit onstar.com. You can contact Roadside Service for a full description of safety, security, information, and convenience services. To check if your ...
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... Advisor is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can browse through the various topics. Available Services included with an OnStar advisor by -Turn Navigation (If equipped) • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services 2-40 By pressing... Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Noti...
... Advisor is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can browse through the various topics. Available Services included with an OnStar advisor by -Turn Navigation (If equipped) • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services 2-40 By pressing... Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics GM Goodwrench® On Demand Diagnostics OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan • Automatic Noti...
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...has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with the OnStar service. OnStar service also cannot work unless your vehicle is compatible with a wireless service provider for more information. Not all ...and, in (e.g. The vehicle information usually includes your vehicle has been involved in the event of recording and transmitting vehicle information. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with location-based services. See...
...has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with the OnStar service. OnStar service also cannot work unless your vehicle is compatible with a wireless service provider for more information. Not all ...and, in (e.g. The vehicle information usually includes your vehicle has been involved in the event of recording and transmitting vehicle information. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with location-based services. See...
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...tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. There are damage to you cannot hear the OnStar advisor. Center Console Storage Your vehicle may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to important parts of the center console. Use the lever on the floor of your ... console. To use the cupholders. If the light appears clear (no light is active. Cupholder(s) There are other problems OnStar cannot control that your OnStar equipment is appearing), your system is fully open the glove box, pull the handle to confirm that may have...
...tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion. There are damage to you cannot hear the OnStar advisor. Center Console Storage Your vehicle may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service to important parts of the center console. Use the lever on the floor of your ... console. To use the cupholders. If the light appears clear (no light is active. Cupholder(s) There are other problems OnStar cannot control that your OnStar equipment is appearing), your system is fully open the glove box, pull the handle to confirm that may have...
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... turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in the vehicle. See your cellular telephone in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the OnStar® System. The video screen can display one of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when there are on correctly using your...
... turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in the vehicle. See your cellular telephone in or near the vehicle. *Excludes the OnStar® System. The video screen can display one of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: This message displays when there are on correctly using your...
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..., XM™ (if equipped), CD, and auxiliary input jack. + e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus volume button to increase or to end an OnStar Hands-Free Call or the Advisor Playback. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to...this manual for more information. 3-109 See "Voice Recognition" in the navigation radio. Press and release this button to initiate voice recognition and say "OnStar" to the previous track. If your vehicle also has the ¨(Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next or to enter...
..., XM™ (if equipped), CD, and auxiliary input jack. + e − e (Volume): Press the plus or minus volume button to increase or to end an OnStar Hands-Free Call or the Advisor Playback. If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to...this manual for more information. 3-109 See "Voice Recognition" in the navigation radio. Press and release this button to initiate voice recognition and say "OnStar" to the previous track. If your vehicle also has the ¨(Seek): Press the seek arrow to go to the next or to enter...
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...your vehicle has this antenna clear of time. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with the AM/FM radio, as well as OnStar® and the XM™ Satellite Radio Service System, if your vehicle can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in ... can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to indicate interference. Keep this feature, OnStar®. Loading items onto the roof of the radio system may display NO XM SIGNAL to fade in Canada. The radio may be affected if...
...your vehicle has this antenna clear of time. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with the AM/FM radio, as well as OnStar® and the XM™ Satellite Radio Service System, if your vehicle can interfere with FM signals, causing the sound to fade in ... can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to indicate interference. Keep this feature, OnStar®. Loading items onto the roof of the radio system may display NO XM SIGNAL to fade in Canada. The radio may be affected if...
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Fuses 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Door Locks Usage Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Power Mirrors Passenger Side Turn Signal Amplifier Steering Wheel Illumination Infotainment Climate Control System, Remote Function Actuator Canister Vent Radio Cluster Ignition Switch Fuses 20 21 22 23 OnStar® Usage Body Control Module Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Dimmer Interior Lights Relays Usage RAP RLY Retained Accessory Power Relay REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay RLY Circuit Breakers PWR WNDW PWR SEATS EMPTY Misc. PLR Usage Power Windows Power Seats Empty Usage Fuse Puller 5-102
Fuses 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Door Locks Usage Automatic Occupant Sensing Module Power Mirrors Passenger Side Turn Signal Amplifier Steering Wheel Illumination Infotainment Climate Control System, Remote Function Actuator Canister Vent Radio Cluster Ignition Switch Fuses 20 21 22 23 OnStar® Usage Body Control Module Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Dimmer Interior Lights Relays Usage RAP RLY Retained Accessory Power Relay REAR DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay RLY Circuit Breakers PWR WNDW PWR SEATS EMPTY Misc. PLR Usage Power Windows Power Seats Empty Usage Fuse Puller 5-102
Owner's Manual
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... Canadian Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-15 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-17 OnStar® ...7-18 Navigation System ...7-18 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...7-18 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for...
... Canadian Government ...7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...7-15 Service Publications Ordering Information ...7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-16 Event Data Recorders ...7-17 OnStar® ...7-18 Navigation System ...7-18 Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...7-18 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for...
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...(approximately $5 in Canada). Service is provided. A remote unlock may be covered at no charge if you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. • Lock-out Service: Lock-out service will be restricted. To ensure security, the driver must present personal ... the repair or replacement of a vehicle-disabling crash. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will send you have an active OnStar® subscription. For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872); (Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438...
...(approximately $5 in Canada). Service is provided. A remote unlock may be covered at no charge if you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. • Lock-out Service: Lock-out service will be restricted. To ensure security, the driver must present personal ... the repair or replacement of a vehicle-disabling crash. For safety reasons, propane and other alternative fuels will send you have an active OnStar® subscription. For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872); (Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438...
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... the storage of the system may result in GM vehicles does not use . Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on stored data and for more information. OnStar® If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and...other GM system containing personal information. Navigation System If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the navigation system operating manual for garage door openers. See also OnStar® System on page 2-39 in -vehicle transmitters for information on...
... the storage of the system may result in GM vehicles does not use . Refer to the OnStar Terms and Conditions for information on stored data and for more information. OnStar® If your vehicle has a navigation system, use of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and...other GM system containing personal information. Navigation System If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to the navigation system operating manual for garage door openers. See also OnStar® System on page 2-39 in -vehicle transmitters for information on...
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... Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii Map Lamps ...3-16 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-38 MP3 ...3-87, 3-92 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 8
... Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii Map Lamps ...3-16 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-37 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-38 MP3 ...3-87, 3-92 MyGMLink.com ...7-4 8
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... ...4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Engine ...5-15 Pressure Light ...3-37 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Older Children, Restraints ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar, Privacy ...7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-39 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Outlets Accessory Power ...3-18 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Power Mirrors ...2-38 9
... ...4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Engine ...5-15 Pressure Light ...3-37 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ...5-18 Older Children, Restraints ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-4 OnStar, Privacy ...7-18 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-39 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Outlets Accessory Power ...3-18 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Power Mirrors ...2-38 9
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Privacy ...Event Data Recorders ...Navigation System ...OnStar ...Radio Frequency Identification ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 7-16 7-17 7-18 7-18 7-18 2-11 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), ...Locks ...2-12 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-99 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-10 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ...2-37 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Rearview Mirrors ...2-37 Reclining Seatbacks, Manual ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Reduced Engine Power...
Privacy ...Event Data Recorders ...Navigation System ...OnStar ...Radio Frequency Identification ...Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 7-16 7-17 7-18 7-18 7-18 2-11 R Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), ...Locks ...2-12 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-47 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-99 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...3-10 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® ...2-37 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-37 Rearview Mirrors ...2-37 Reclining Seatbacks, Manual ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Reduced Engine Power...