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2009 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper...
2009 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual Seats and Restraint System ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-70...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-64 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-27 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 Headlamp Aiming ...5-43 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Windshield Wiper...
Owner's Manual
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... a new key made. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be programmed and turn it to get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the vehicle. • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast ... an elaborate break-in . During this breaking-in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 1 stamped on page 4-34 for the trailer towing capabilities of removing the original key. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and start , see your dealer/retailer or...
... a new key made. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be programmed and turn it to get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the vehicle. • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast ... an elaborate break-in . During this breaking-in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 1 stamped on page 4-34 for the trailer towing capabilities of removing the original key. Verify that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and start , see your dealer/retailer or...
Owner's Manual
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... press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Make sure the shift lever is running , the vehicle can roll. There are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel cluster. { CAUTION: It is located on page 2-32. It is in P (Park) before you start the engine because the vehicle...
... press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Make sure the shift lever is running , the vehicle can roll. There are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel cluster. { CAUTION: It is located on page 2-32. It is in P (Park) before you start the engine because the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... This position is hot, see "Skidding" under Loss of shifts. Continue driving the vehicle in one place on the required vehicle speed and load. Towing or driving on page 4-12. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. The repair will return to pull over and check the transmission fl... See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-32 for normal driving with the automatic transmission. When stopping on hilly, winding roads and when towing a trailer, so that there is for more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h), ...
... This position is hot, see "Skidding" under Loss of shifts. Continue driving the vehicle in one place on the required vehicle speed and load. Towing or driving on page 4-12. You should also check the engine coolant temperature. The repair will return to pull over and check the transmission fl... See Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on page 3-32 for normal driving with the automatic transmission. When stopping on hilly, winding roads and when towing a trailer, so that there is for more than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about 35 mph (55 km/h), ...
Owner's Manual
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... the seats. You or others could be sure the vehicle will appear on page 4-34. See Shifting Into Park on the manual shift option see Towing a Trailer on the instrument cluster below the shift position display. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. If you have left the...
... the seats. You or others could be sure the vehicle will appear on page 4-34. See Shifting Into Park on the manual shift option see Towing a Trailer on the instrument cluster below the shift position display. The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. If you have left the...
Owner's Manual
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... the same for more information. Once the fluid temperature lowers to the normal temperature range, the transmission will have operation similar to a manual transmission. Towing or driving on page 3-34. 2-30 In manual shift mode all six forward gears can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than...
... the same for more information. Once the fluid temperature lowers to the normal temperature range, the transmission will have operation similar to a manual transmission. Towing or driving on page 3-34. 2-30 In manual shift mode all six forward gears can cause the transmission fluid temperature to be higher than...
Owner's Manual
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.... Hold the release button in as you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to remind you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. 1. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can roll. Hold the brake pedal down . Pull the parking brake lever up on the shift...
.... Hold the release button in as you can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to remind you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-34. 1. Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can roll. Hold the brake pedal down . Pull the parking brake lever up on the shift...
Owner's Manual
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.... Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is better not to park with poor ventilation is dangerous. It can roll. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . If you are some things to know. { CAUTION: It can move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the...
.... Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is better not to park with poor ventilation is dangerous. It can roll. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, always set . If you are some things to know. { CAUTION: It can move the shift lever to P (Park). Follow the...
Owner's Manual
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If the light is still on after your parking brake. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-30. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for all brake related DIC messages. 3-31 It may go closer to the floor. See Brakes on page 5-32 for service. See Brake System ... off . If the light is harder to push or the pedal may take longer to stop as soon as it means you have the vehicle towed for more information. You may notice that the pedal is still on page 3-49 for service. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with...
If the light is still on after your parking brake. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-30. If it does not, have the vehicle towed for all brake related DIC messages. 3-31 It may go closer to the floor. See Brakes on page 5-32 for service. See Brake System ... off . If the light is harder to push or the pedal may take longer to stop as soon as it means you have the vehicle towed for more information. You may notice that the pedal is still on page 3-49 for service. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light For vehicles with...
Owner's Manual
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.... A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. It will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above have developed. 3-35 Diagnosis and service might have made the light turn the light off. • Make sure...
.... A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to do so, stop the vehicle. It will require at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of the above have developed. 3-35 Diagnosis and service might have made the light turn the light off. • Make sure...
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... Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-21 Loading the Vehicle ...4-21 Towing ...4-27 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-27 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-27 Towing a Trailer ...4-34 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle...
... Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-20 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-21 Loading the Vehicle ...4-21 Towing ...4-27 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-27 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-27 Towing a Trailer ...4-34 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... is very important to clear the area around the front wheels. If you to be towed out. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle can carry. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the vehicle can break, and it may properly carry, the Tire and...
... is very important to clear the area around the front wheels. If you to be towed out. Also, overloading can change the way your vehicle can carry. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the vehicle can break, and it may properly carry, the Tire and...
Owner's Manual
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...your vehicle, the amount of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. 4-23 If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. The resulting ... equals the available amount of the driver and passengers from your vehicle. and cargo being loaded on page 4-34 for your trailer will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of luggage ...
...your vehicle, the amount of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. 4-23 If your vehicle can tow a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on the vehicle. Subtract the combined weight of cargo and luggage load capacity. The resulting ... equals the available amount of the driver and passengers from your vehicle. and cargo being loaded on page 4-34 for your trailer will be towing a trailer, the load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Determine the combined weight of luggage ...
Owner's Manual
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...to stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in a sudden stop or turn quickly, or if there is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on page 7-7. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never...suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they will go as fast as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see...
...to stop or turn, or in a crash. • Put things in a sudden stop or turn quickly, or if there is towing the vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on page 7-7. Try to spread the weight evenly. • Never...suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else - they will go as fast as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see...
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...for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Do not tow an all -wheel-drive, it can tow. • Is the proper towing equipment going to be towed with a 5-speed Transmission) • What is front-wheel drive,... important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of its wheels on the ground. Some vehicles have restrictions on page 4-15. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with any of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. If the vehicle is...
...for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed with two of its wheels on the ground. Do not tow an all -wheel-drive, it can tow. • Is the proper towing equipment going to be towed with a 5-speed Transmission) • What is front-wheel drive,... important things to consider before recreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of its wheels on the ground. Some vehicles have restrictions on page 4-15. Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with any of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. If the vehicle is...
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... with all four wheels on the ground: 1. This will ensure proper lubrication of the ground. Position the vehicle being dinghy towed, re-install the fuse and run the vehicle at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes... with all four wheels off of transmission components. Turn the ignition to the tow vehicle. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to LOCK/OFF. 3. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section. 4-29 These vehicles can also be towed by putting the front wheels on a platform trailer with a 6-speed Transmission) If the vehicle ...
... with all four wheels on the ground: 1. This will ensure proper lubrication of the ground. Position the vehicle being dinghy towed, re-install the fuse and run the vehicle at the beginning of each day and at each RV fuel stop for about five minutes... with all four wheels off of transmission components. Turn the ignition to the tow vehicle. 5. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to LOCK/OFF. 3. See "Dolly Towing" later in this section. 4-29 These vehicles can also be towed by putting the front wheels on a platform trailer with a 6-speed Transmission) If the vehicle ...
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...cause severe damage to the engine compartment fuse block. 3. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) To dolly tow a front-wheel drive vehicle with two of the dinghy towing procedure prior to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Shift the transmission to... the front with a 5-speed transmission from the ignition. 4. Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing the vehicle. Notice: If the vehicle is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. 7. Be sure to follow all steps of its wheels on page ...
...cause severe damage to the engine compartment fuse block. 3. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) To dolly tow a front-wheel drive vehicle with two of the dinghy towing procedure prior to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Shift the transmission to... the front with a 5-speed transmission from the ignition. 4. Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing the vehicle. Notice: If the vehicle is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. 7. Be sure to follow all steps of its wheels on page ...
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Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is all-wheel-drive with a 5-speed transmission, it cannot be towed with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. It must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. Do not tow an all four wheels on the ground, or even...with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Secure the vehicle to LOCK/OFF. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with only two of its wheels on the ground....
Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is all-wheel-drive with a 5-speed transmission, it cannot be towed with a clamping device designed for towing. 6. It must be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. Do not tow an all four wheels on the ground, or even...with any of its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain components. Secure the vehicle to LOCK/OFF. Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with a 5-speed Transmission) Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all -wheel-drive vehicle with only two of its wheels on the ground....
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... to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 4-32 All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be placed on a platform truck or trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy... towed from the front with a 6-speed Transmission) To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with two wheels on the ground: 1. Firmly set the parking brake...
... to the dolly following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 4-32 All-wheel-drive vehicles must not be placed on a platform truck or trailer with all four wheels off of the ground or dinghy... towed from the front with a 6-speed Transmission) To tow a front-wheel-drive vehicle from the front. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles with two wheels on the ground: 1. Firmly set the parking brake...
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Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear could damage it. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear. 4-33
Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear could damage it. Towing the Vehicle From the Rear Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear. 4-33