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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... 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 Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care...
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... 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 Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...5-51 Appearance Care...
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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System ...
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System ...
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... . During a remote start to enable and disable this feature. For example, some local communities may not notice an increase in some laws may be on fuel, do not use of remote starters. Check local regulations for instructions on at the vehicle. 2. To start the engine using remote start , the climate control... the remote vehicle start . This feature allows you have the vehicle in view when doing so. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
... . During a remote start to enable and disable this feature. For example, some local communities may not notice an increase in some laws may be on fuel, do not use of remote starters. Check local regulations for instructions on at the vehicle. 2. To start the engine using remote start , the climate control... the remote vehicle start . This feature allows you have the vehicle in view when doing so. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
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... Heater 1. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. Turn off the engine. 2. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°...
... Heater 1. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. Turn off the engine. 2. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above 0°...
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... way down . If the shift lever is placed in one place on page 3-32 for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. D (Drive): This position is for more information.
... way down . If the shift lever is placed in one place on page 3-32 for normal driving with the automatic transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. D (Drive): This position is for more information.
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... use the brakes to a manual transmission. While driving in the driver gear selected. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to downshift. It provides the best fuel economy. When stopping on a hill, use this feature, see Skidding under Loss of the gear selected will remain in manual shift mode, the transmission will...
... use the brakes to a manual transmission. While driving in the driver gear selected. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) to downshift. It provides the best fuel economy. When stopping on a hill, use this feature, see Skidding under Loss of the gear selected will remain in manual shift mode, the transmission will...
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... All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40 Fuel Gage ...3-40 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Compass ...3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 DIC Vehicle...
... All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-40 Fuel Gage ...3-40 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-42 DIC Compass ...3-47 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 DIC Vehicle...
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United States version shown, Canada and Sport Model similar 3-25 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to drive safely and economically. You will need to let you will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
United States version shown, Canada and Sport Model similar 3-25 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to drive safely and economically. You will need to let you will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.
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... cycle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are indicated by your dealer/retailer. 3-34 This light should come on ...vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more information. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. If it is working. Being aware...
... cycle. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are indicated by your dealer/retailer. 3-34 This light should come on ...vehicle's emission controls and can prevent more information. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. If it is working. Being aware...
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...The condition is fully installed. If the light is changed into the atmosphere. If one full tank of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. Diagnosis and service might be required. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to do so, stop ...the vehicle. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to park the vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on page 5-8. Find a safe ...
...The condition is fully installed. If the light is changed into the atmosphere. If one full tank of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. Diagnosis and service might be required. The dealer/retailer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to do so, stop ...the vehicle. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to park the vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on page 5-8. Find a safe ...
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... indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to be taken in your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. See Engine Exhaust on , ... requires the vehicle to enter the vehicle. Door Ajar Light This light will come on when a door is on. 3-40 Driving with the liftgate open . Fuel Gage When the ignition is not completely closed . Service Vehicle Soon Light This light, comes on if a condition exists that all doors are properly closed...
... indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is open can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to be taken in your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. See Engine Exhaust on , ... requires the vehicle to enter the vehicle. Door Ajar Light This light will come on when a door is on. 3-40 Driving with the liftgate open . Fuel Gage When the ignition is not completely closed . Service Vehicle Soon Light This light, comes on if a condition exists that all doors are properly closed...
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...tank's capacity to stabilize after the ignition is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel Gage on , and will come on fuel. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: Low Fuel Warning Light This light is turned on page 3-40 for more information see Capacities and Speci... little more or less than the gage indicated. Here are four things that some owners ask about. A "Fuel Level LOW" message also appears in the fuel gage. If it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill up . • The gage takes a few seconds to fill the tank....
...tank's capacity to stabilize after the ignition is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel Gage on , and will come on fuel. None of these show a problem with your fuel gage: Low Fuel Warning Light This light is turned on page 3-40 for more information see Capacities and Speci... little more or less than the gage indicated. Here are four things that some owners ask about. A "Fuel Level LOW" message also appears in the fuel gage. If it actually took a little more or less fuel to fill up . • The gage takes a few seconds to fill the tank....
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...button functions are located on these feature, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that controls the temperature display, the numbers will appear in the DIC ... reading is a problem with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, and set/reset buttons. All messages will be replaced with 6-Speed) on the center of the instrument panel cluster. The...
...button functions are located on these feature, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside air temperature when viewing the trip and fuel information. After a short delay, the DIC will display the information that controls the temperature display, the numbers will appear in the DIC ... reading is a problem with the system that was last displayed before the engine was turned off. DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, and set/reset buttons. All messages will be replaced with 6-Speed) on the center of the instrument panel cluster. The...
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.... This display shows the current distance traveled in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). ODOMETER Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This number is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset for more information ...this button to personalize the feature settings on the DIC. V (Set/Reset): Press this value. AVG (Average) ECON (Economy) Press the trip/fuel button until AVG (Average) ECON (Economy) displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per hour (km/h)....
.... This display shows the current distance traveled in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). ODOMETER Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This number is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset for more information ...this button to personalize the feature settings on the DIC. V (Set/Reset): Press this value. AVG (Average) ECON (Economy) Press the trip/fuel button until AVG (Average) ECON (Economy) displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per hour (km/h)....
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... DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-15. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 3-37. Blank Display This display shows no information. 3-44 See "FUEL LEVEL LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 and Change Engine Oil Light on page 6-4 for more information. This display shows an..., the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display along with your vehicle is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. If your driving conditions. The engine oil life system will change if driving conditions change the oil as soon as possible...
... DIC Warnings and Messages on page 5-15. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 3-37. Blank Display This display shows no information. 3-44 See "FUEL LEVEL LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 and Change Engine Oil Light on page 6-4 for more information. This display shows an..., the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display along with your vehicle is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. If your driving conditions. The engine oil life system will change if driving conditions change the oil as soon as possible...
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... the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is in the DIC. 5. Press the trip/fuel button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. Only set it will set correctly. See "Compass Calibration Procedure" following procedure: 2. Do not set to scroll...
... the vehicle heading, for example, N for compass variance by resetting the zone through the DIC if the zone is in the DIC. 5. Press the trip/fuel button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. Only set it will set correctly. See "Compass Calibration Procedure" following procedure: 2. Do not set to scroll...
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... This message displays when the liftgate is corrected. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more information. See Fuel Gage on page 3-40, Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-41, and Filling the Tank on page 2-12. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon... as possible. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. Refill the fuel tank as soon as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. OIL PRSSURE (Pressure) LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you ...
... This message displays when the liftgate is corrected. PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/ REAR OPEN This message displays when one or more information. See Fuel Gage on page 3-40, Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3-41, and Filling the Tank on page 2-12. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon... as possible. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for more information. Refill the fuel tank as soon as engine damage can result from driving a vehicle with low oil pressure. OIL PRSSURE (Pressure) LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you ...
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... select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is pressed. Press the set/reset button to their factory default settings. The trip/fuel DIC button is displayed on the DIC display. Press the vehicle information button until FEATURE SETTNGS (Settings): PRESS V TO EXIT appears in ON/RUN. The...
... select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is pressed. Press the set/reset button to their factory default settings. The trip/fuel DIC button is displayed on the DIC display. Press the vehicle information button until FEATURE SETTNGS (Settings): PRESS V TO EXIT appears in ON/RUN. The...
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... 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 ...4-4 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 All-Wheel...
... 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 ...4-4 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 StabiliTrak® System ...4-6 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-7 All-Wheel...
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...when conditions require. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to get the best fuel economy possible. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for ... distance between you . • Focus on page 1-12. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Driver distraction can affect fuel mileage. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can cause collisions resulting in flated. • Combine several trips into a single trip. •...
...when conditions require. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to get the best fuel economy possible. Anticipate what they might do and be careless and make mistakes. Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for ... distance between you . • Focus on page 1-12. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Driver distraction can affect fuel mileage. Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can cause collisions resulting in flated. • Combine several trips into a single trip. •...