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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 ......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 Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...
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 ......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 Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...
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...that could be costly. iii Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could hurt you or others if you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is shown when you were to a specific component, control, message, gage, or ...hurt you need to see your vehicle. Many times, this happen." A notice tells about things that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to ignore the ...
...that could be costly. iii Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that could hurt you or others if you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. *: This symbol is shown when you were to a specific component, control, message, gage, or ...hurt you need to see your vehicle. Many times, this happen." A notice tells about things that could damage your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with the text describing the operation or information relating to ignore the ...
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...Restrain? ...1-61 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-62 Passenger Sensing System ...1-63 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Checking ...the Restraint Systems ...1-70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-71 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-10 Split Folding Rear...
...Restrain? ...1-61 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...1-62 Passenger Sensing System ...1-63 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-68 Restraint System Check ...1-70 Checking ...the Restraint Systems ...1-70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-71 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Power Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-10 Split Folding Rear...
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... are not affected by vehicle deformation. United States Canada • Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will turn off , will be there to replace other parts. The passenger sensing system will not work... vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 7-18. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for on the instrument panel when the vehicle is complete, either the word ON or ...
... are not affected by vehicle deformation. United States Canada • Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will turn off , will be there to replace other parts. The passenger sensing system will not work... vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 7-18. The service manual for the vehicle covers the need some new parts for on the instrument panel when the vehicle is complete, either the word ON or ...
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...to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is qualified to do so. 1-68 To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-17. If you add things that could keep the airbag system from working properly. Your dealer/retailer ...and the service manual have information about the vehicle that change about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be injured if you are...
...to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is qualified to do so. 1-68 To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-17. If you add things that could keep the airbag system from working properly. Your dealer/retailer ...and the service manual have information about the vehicle that change about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be injured if you are...
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...A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this manual. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have to get my vehicle modified. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad ...my airbag system? The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. How can I have information about the location of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning ...
...A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. Q: Because I have a disability, I find out whether this manual. In addition, your dealer/retailer and the service manual have to get my vehicle modified. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad ...my airbag system? The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. How can I have information about the location of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning ...
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Liftgate Operation with an electric latch. To open the liftgate if this procedure to open . You will not open the liftgate until you hear or feel the gate release. The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will need to push the service release lever located on the latch until the power is equipped with Loss of the liftgate from inside the vehicle. Use a tool to use this happens, remove the interior trim plug located at the base of Power The liftgate is restored. 2-13
Liftgate Operation with an electric latch. To open the liftgate if this procedure to open . You will not open the liftgate until you hear or feel the gate release. The liftgate can now be opened and closed manually. If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage, the liftgate will need to push the service release lever located on the latch until the power is equipped with Loss of the liftgate from inside the vehicle. Use a tool to use this happens, remove the interior trim plug located at the base of Power The liftgate is restored. 2-13
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... is automatically disarmed when the key is for programming additional keys only. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to manually arm or disarm the system. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not have to be undamaged, try again. If the...a trial-and-error method to have a new key made and programmed to "learn" the transponder value of electrical key codes. See your vehicle needs service. The following procedure is turned to check the fuse, see your theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is...
... is automatically disarmed when the key is for programming additional keys only. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to manually arm or disarm the system. If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not have to be undamaged, try again. If the...a trial-and-error method to have a new key made and programmed to "learn" the transponder value of electrical key codes. See your vehicle needs service. The following procedure is turned to check the fuse, see your theft-deterrent system. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is...
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... to reduce the glare of behind your vehicle. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for up to six seconds to turn automatic dimming on the lower... or off . The indicator light comes on when this feature is on page 2-39 for nighttime use and pull it for more information about the services OnStar provides. Vehicles with OnStar®, press the O located on or off . Press AUTO or ( located in the lower center of the mirror to ...
... to reduce the glare of behind your vehicle. Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for up to six seconds to turn automatic dimming on the lower... or off . The indicator light comes on when this feature is on page 2-39 for nighttime use and pull it for more information about the services OnStar provides. Vehicles with OnStar®, press the O located on or off . Press AUTO or ( located in the lower center of the mirror to ...
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...to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. The engine can become so hot that critical emission control systems have the vehicle serviced. Check the oil as soon as possible and have not been completely diagnosed by the vehicle warranty. The repairs would be considered ... light is in this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for changing engine oil. 3-36 If this manual for lack of proper engine oil maintenance can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Someone could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Notice: Lack of...
...to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. The engine can become so hot that critical emission control systems have the vehicle serviced. Check the oil as soon as possible and have not been completely diagnosed by the vehicle warranty. The repairs would be considered ... light is in this has been done and the vehicle still does not pass the inspection for changing engine oil. 3-36 If this manual for lack of proper engine oil maintenance can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Someone could prevent getting a vehicle registration. Notice: Lack of...
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...chocks are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • Start the engine • Shift into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Check...Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park) yet. If parking the rig on page 5-28. Reapply the brake pedal. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more often when pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. It is a good idea...
...chocks are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • Start the engine • Shift into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Check...Then apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park) yet. If parking the rig on page 5-28. Reapply the brake pedal. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more often when pulling a trailer. Things that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. It is a good idea...
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... nuts, bolts, and other reproductive harm. You could be hurt. For additional information, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 7-17. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-68. It tells you much more about it. • ... task. • Be sure to use the proper service manual. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of California to do your own service work , see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can later break or fall off...
... nuts, bolts, and other reproductive harm. You could be hurt. For additional information, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 7-17. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 1-68. It tells you much more about it. • ... task. • Be sure to use the proper service manual. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of California to do your own service work , see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can later break or fall off...
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...harm. See Jump Starting on page 5-36 for the worse. Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on the keyless access transmitter will stop the alarm. This helps keep the battery from the battery or use a...battery, see your dealer/retailer for example, when the brake linings wear down . For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or the service manual. Extended Storage: For extended storage of the vehicle, remove the black, negative (−) cable from running down and new ones are ...
...harm. See Jump Starting on page 5-36 for the worse. Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on the keyless access transmitter will stop the alarm. This helps keep the battery from the battery or use a...battery, see your dealer/retailer for example, when the brake linings wear down . For battery replacement, see your dealer/retailer or the service manual. Extended Storage: For extended storage of the vehicle, remove the black, negative (−) cable from running down and new ones are ...
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.... • FAQ • Contact Us 7-5 Online service and maintenance records Find Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide Exclusive privileges and offers Recall notices for your specific vehicle OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries ® • My Dealers/Retailers: ...com/chevrolet Information and services customized for each of your preferred GM dealers/retailers. • My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to : • Digital owner manual, warranty...
.... • FAQ • Contact Us 7-5 Online service and maintenance records Find Chevrolet dealers for service nationwide Exclusive privileges and offers Recall notices for your specific vehicle OnStar and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries ® • My Dealers/Retailers: ...com/chevrolet Information and services customized for each of your preferred GM dealers/retailers. • My Driveway: Access quick links to parts and service estimates, check trade-in values, or schedule a service appointment by adding the vehicles you own to : • Digital owner manual, warranty...
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... prices are written specifically for current and past model GM vehicles. funds. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are available...
... prices are written specifically for current and past model GM vehicles. funds. Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are available...
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.... Data that have access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. See also OnStar® System on page 2-39 in GM vehicles does not use...personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is used for GM research needs or may result in response to the navigation system operating manual for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with the type of police or similar government office...
.... Data that have access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. OnStar® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the OnStar services, please refer to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. See also OnStar® System on page 2-39 in GM vehicles does not use...personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is used for GM research needs or may result in response to the navigation system operating manual for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with the type of police or similar government office...
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...? ...1-58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-94 Care of Safety Belts ...5-91 Chemical Paint Spotting... ...5-91 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...5-93 Ashtray ...3-18 Assistance Program, Roadside ...7-7 Audio System ...3-64 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-117 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-97 Setting the Clock ...3-65 1
...? ...1-58 Airbags Passenger Status Indicator ...3-29 All-Wheel Drive ...5-41 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-39 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ...4-9 All-Wheel-Drive Service Light ...3-39 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Warning Light ...3-31 Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...5-94 Care of Safety Belts ...5-91 Chemical Paint Spotting... ...5-91 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...5-93 Ashtray ...3-18 Assistance Program, Roadside ...7-7 Audio System ...3-64 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-117 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-97 Setting the Clock ...3-65 1
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...Reminder ...3-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-37 Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-39 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-21 Locks...12 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-43 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-7 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-11 At Least Once a Year ...
...Reminder ...3-13 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-29 Reduced Engine Power ...3-38 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-27 Security ...3-37 Service All-Wheel-Drive ...3-39 Service Vehicle Soon ...3-40 Tire Pressure ...3-33 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning ...3-32 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-21 Locks...12 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-41 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...1-42 Luggage Carrier ...2-43 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-4 M Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-7 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-11 At Least Once a Year ...
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...Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-34 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-2 Map Lamps ...3-16 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-37 Manual... ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-5 OnStar, Privacy ...7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-39 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outlets Accessory Power ...3-18 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Power Mirrors ...2-38 Overheated...
...Services ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...3-34 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Manual Seats ...1-2 Map Lamps ...3-16 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-49 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ...2-37 Manual... ...1-31 Online Owner Center ...7-5 OnStar, Privacy ...7-19 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ...2-39 Outlet Adjustment ...3-23 Outlets Accessory Power ...3-18 Outside Convex Mirrors ...2-38 Power Mirrors ...2-38 Overheated...
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Reclining Seatbacks, Manual ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-27 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-38 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ...Defects to the U.S. Government ...7-16 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-7 Scheduling Appointments ...7-11 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-8 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Power Seat ...1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 11 ...
Reclining Seatbacks, Manual ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-27 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-38 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility ...Defects to the U.S. Government ...7-16 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-7 Scheduling Appointments ...7-11 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-8 Seats Driver Seat Height Adjuster ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Manual Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-8 Power Seat ...1-3 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 11 ...