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Question posted by zdmogul4 on September 2nd, 2013

05 Equinox Overheats When Idling

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 2

... Reserved. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the name EQUINOX are registered trademarks of them. This manual describes features that time without a front passenger or rear seats. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... of the key. Notice: Do not try , to warm up and lubricates all moving parts. The idle speed will continue cranking for many seconds, 2-22 If you do the same thing. Try pushing the ...key is held in starting it . If the engine does not start after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. If the ignition key is turned to the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 101

... an electrical shock. Notice: The engine is located on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. If you could overheat and cause a fire. An internal thermostat in ? To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1.
Owner's Manual - Page 104

... (L): This position reduces vehicle speed more information. See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on a hill using your accelerator all the way down . When the transmission overheats it is for your accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your vehicle. The repair will not be used for slight downgrades where the...
Owner's Manual - Page 108

..., or detects a problem with the transmission, the range of gears may need to pull over and check the transmission fluid level. When the transmission overheats it is hot, see Engine Overheating on . The transmission will only allow you may be reduced and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp will come on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 110

... brake is applied and the vehicle is not fully in as you move , even when you . Make sure to brake system parts. Your vehicle can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to release the parking brake before driving. Shifting Into PARK (P) {CAUTION: It can leave your vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 111

..., move the shift lever away from the parking pawl in the transmission. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. You or others could overheat and even catch fire. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to pull the shift lever out of...
Owner's Manual - Page 114

... you are on page 2-32. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on fairly level ground, always set . Also, idling in a closed -in a garage with the climate control system off could be a blizzard. Exhaust - with... vehicle if the shift lever is a garage. If you are parking on page 4-33. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the engine running unless you are some things to know. {CAUTION: It can be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 142

... turned to the headlamp position, the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in Canada. The DRL system will make it is daytime. To idle your low-beam headlamps come on . Automatic Headlamp System When it is in PARK (P). Make sure it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 145

... Information Center (DIC), you may be displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on : headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at idle if the electrical loads are on page 3-49. Normally, these actions occur in . If the radio is opened. It then adjusts the voltage for very...
Owner's Manual - Page 148

... recirculation mode cannot be used to prevent outside air and odors from the air, so a small amount of water might drip underneath the vehicle while idling or after the air inside of the vehicle has cooled, turn the air conditioning system on to show that the air conditioning is pressed, an...
Owner's Manual - Page 161

... come on , you should pull over and turn off the engine as soon as possible. If this happens you have been operating your vehicle to overheat. If the indicator needle moves into the shaded area, the engine is too hot. Notice: Driving with the engine coolant temperature warning light on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

... also displays the compass direction and the outside air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information. Under certain circumstances, especially when the engine is idling, a delay updating the temperature display is on when the fuel tank is displayed for more information see Fuel Gage on the center of the DIC...
Owner's Manual - Page 179

...tires needs to be checked. See Engine Overheating on page 3-34. You can . If an overheat warning appears on . If the tire pressure is overheating, severe engine damage may have been sent... at a time. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) OFF This message displays when the engine coolant becomes ...
Owner's Manual - Page 180

... on page 5-24. The vehicle may be reduced. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when the outside air temperature is reduced. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 5-11. If this...
Owner's Manual - Page 259

...can often help comes. To help keep warm, you can get and it go a little faster than just idle. If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels ...going above 35 mph (55 km/h) as you get out of the vehicle and do it can overheat, causing an engine compartment fire or other damage. But do some fairly vigorous exercises every half...
Owner's Manual - Page 300

...engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. Any repairs would not get the overheat warning. If you or others could be dangerous. Engine Coolant The cooling system in the mixture can... is low. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Notice: If you use this coolant mixture, you have a problem with DEX-COOL&#...
Owner's Manual - Page 302

... it cools down. Notice: If your vehicle's instrument panel. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can be covered by your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you keep driving when the vehicles engine is hand-tight and...
Owner's Manual - Page 303

... section. If the warning continues and you are in this for about ten minutes. Also, see or hear no longer have the overheat warning, you can indicate a serious problem. Idle for three minutes while you have the warning, turn it cools down. If you get everyone out of the vehicle until it...

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