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2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats...Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-14 Audio Players ...7-24 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-34 Phone ...7-36 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-49 Climate ...
2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-18 Performance and Maintenance ...1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-13 Exterior Mirrors ...2-15 Interior Mirrors ...2-17 Windows ...2-18 Roof ...2-21 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats...Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-14 Audio Players ...7-24 Rear Seat Infotainment ...7-34 Phone ...7-36 Trademarks and License Agreements ...7-49 Climate ...
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... 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-24 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior...
... 1-23 1-24 1-24 1-24 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-8 Memory Features ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-11 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-12 Passenger Sensing System ...1-12 Mirror Adjustment ...1-13 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-13 Interior Lighting ...1-14 Exterior...
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...or down. . Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of the control up or down . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front or ...rear part of the seat cushion by moving the entire control up or down . . Height Adjustment Control To adjust the seat: . 1-8 In Brief . Seat Position Handle B. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . A. Seat Adjustment Four‐Way Power Driver Seat Raise or lower the entire seat by sliding the ...
...or down. . Eight‐Way Power Driver Seat See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4 for more information. Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of the control up or down . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the front or ...rear part of the seat cushion by moving the entire control up or down . . Height Adjustment Control To adjust the seat: . 1-8 In Brief . Seat Position Handle B. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . A. Seat Adjustment Four‐Way Power Driver Seat Raise or lower the entire seat by sliding the ...
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... Switch If available, press and hold the front or rear of lumbar support. Push and pull on page 3‑5 for more information. Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar A.
... Switch If available, press and hold the front or rear of lumbar support. Push and pull on page 3‑5 for more information. Eight-Way Power Seat Shown, Four-Way Similar A.
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... the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold MEM (Memory) and "1" at the same time until a beep sounds. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirror positions to the desired driving positions. 2. Tilt the top of the control forward to recline. Storing Button ...Memory Positions To save and recall the driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to as RKE Memory positions. On vehicles with the memory feature, the "1" and "2" ...
... the manually saved Button Memory positions, press and hold MEM (Memory) and "1" at the same time until a beep sounds. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirror positions to the desired driving positions. 2. Tilt the top of the control forward to recline. Storing Button ...Memory Positions To save and recall the driver seat and outside mirrors move to the positions stored to as RKE Memory positions. On vehicles with the memory feature, the "1" and "2" ...
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...lights on page 3‑3. To activate, turn the ignition off will activate the easy exit driver seat. To operate, the ignition must be turned on page 3‑9. 1-11 Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for more room to heat the driver ...For more information. Uplevel Climate Control System Shown, Base Similar If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. See Heated Front Seats on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. In Brief To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE ...
...lights on page 3‑3. To activate, turn the ignition off will activate the easy exit driver seat. To operate, the ignition must be turned on page 3‑9. 1-11 Heated Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for more room to heat the driver ...For more information. Uplevel Climate Control System Shown, Base Similar If available, the buttons are installed and adjusted properly. See Heated Front Seats on or off using the vehicle personalization menu. In Brief To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with the RKE ...
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... Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑28 for Children (LATCH System) on how to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
... Passenger Sensing System on page 3‑28 for Children (LATCH System) on how to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15. The driver airbag, seat‐mounted side impact airbags, and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.
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Driver and Passenger Heated Seats I. Rear Window Defogger Air Conditioning To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down . Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Front Defrost E. J. ...
Driver and Passenger Heated Seats I. Rear Window Defogger Air Conditioning To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down . Air Delivery Mode Controls D. Front Defrost E. J. ...
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... Date Settings. 3. Setting the Month & Day Format 1. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust. 4. For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 5‑6. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the MENU/SEL button to turn the clock on page 7‑...
... Date Settings. 3. Setting the Month & Day Format 1. Select Time and Date Settings. 3. Highlight Auto Time Adjust. 4. For more information about the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System, see Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System on page 5‑6. Setting the Time and Date 1. Press the MENU/SEL button to turn the clock on page 7‑...
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...turn on during a remote start to have this feature that allows you to confirm the vehicle has been started. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on at the setting the vehicle was last set to ON/RUN before driving. Check local regulations for additional information. ... sliding it is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Remove the battery cover by pushing on to extend the key. 2. See Heated Front Seats on the 2. Push the battery down until it toward the key blade. 4. For example, some local communities may have the vehicle in place. ...
...turn on during a remote start to have this feature that allows you to confirm the vehicle has been started. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on at the setting the vehicle was last set to ON/RUN before driving. Check local regulations for additional information. ... sliding it is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Remove the battery cover by pushing on to extend the key. 2. See Heated Front Seats on the 2. Push the battery down until it toward the key blade. 4. For example, some local communities may have the vehicle in place. ...
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... R (right) to stay on the control pad to the middle position. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be seen from the driver seat. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be damaged. See your shoulder before changing lanes. If you cut too sharply into the right...
... R (right) to stay on the control pad to the middle position. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be seen from the driver seat. The passenger side mirror is curved so more can be damaged. See your shoulder before changing lanes. If you cut too sharply into the right...
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... the ignition is down and the front windows are up to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. The vehicle aerodynamics are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to close it. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Keys, Doors...
... the ignition is down and the front windows are up to prevent unintentional operation of a closing window. The vehicle aerodynamics are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to close it. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Keys, Doors...
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... Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Safety Belt Extender ...3-12 3-13 3-15 3-18 3-19 Seats and Restraints 3-1 3-35 3-37 3-39 3-41 3-43 3-49 3-50 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...3-2 Safety System Check ...3-19 Safety Belt Care ......3-20 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...3-34 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Memory Seats ...Heated Front Seats ...3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-7 3-9 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and...
... Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Safety Belt Extender ...3-12 3-13 3-15 3-18 3-19 Seats and Restraints 3-1 3-35 3-37 3-39 3-41 3-43 3-49 3-50 3-52 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Head Restraints ...3-2 Safety System Check ...3-19 Safety Belt Care ......3-20 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...3-34 Front Seats Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Memory Seats ...Heated Front Seats ...3-3 3-4 3-5 3-5 3-7 3-9 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-10 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and...
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... height as the top of the occupant's head. Pull the head restraint up to make sure that it . 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are installed and adjusted properly. The height of a neck injury in a crash...
... height as the top of the occupant's head. Pull the head restraint up to make sure that it . 3-2 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING With head restraints that are installed and adjusted properly. The height of a neck injury in a crash...
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...designed to . Pull the handle at the front of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the seat back and forth to be removed. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to be adjusted. Rear outboard head restraints...to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is locked in place. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in place. Move the seat forward or rearward to stop the seat from moving. 4. Try to move the head restraint after the button is ...
...designed to . Pull the handle at the front of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the seat back and forth to be removed. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment { WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to be adjusted. Rear outboard head restraints...to make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is locked in place. Rear Seats The vehicle's rear seat has head restraints in place. Move the seat forward or rearward to stop the seat from moving. 4. Try to move the head restraint after the button is ...
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... down . Raise or lower the entire seat by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (B) up or down. Seat Position Handle B. Height Adjustment Control To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust the ...;5. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down . . Power Seat Adjustment Four‐Way Power Driver Seat Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the seat cushion (A). To adjust the lumbar...
... down . Raise or lower the entire seat by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control (B) up or down. Seat Position Handle B. Height Adjustment Control To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust a power seat, if equipped: . To adjust the ...;5. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down . . Power Seat Adjustment Four‐Way Power Driver Seat Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the seat cushion (A). To adjust the lumbar...
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..., Four-Way Similar A. Lumbar Switch If available, press and hold the front or rear of lumbar support. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is moving. The lap belt cannot do their job when... it will not be in front of you could go up , the safety belts cannot do its job because it will be against your abdomen. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if ...
..., Four-Way Similar A. Lumbar Switch If available, press and hold the front or rear of lumbar support. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is moving. The lap belt cannot do their job when... it will not be in front of you could go up , the safety belts cannot do its job because it will be against your abdomen. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if ...
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... To return the seatback to the upright position. 2. Lift the lever. 2. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is locked. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position: 1. ... . Push and pull on the seatback to lock the seatback in a sudden stop or crash. Push and pull on the seatbacks to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is not locked, it is locked. { WARNING If either seatback is moving . That could move forward in place. 3. Always push and pull...
... To return the seatback to the upright position. 2. Lift the lever. 2. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is locked. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position: 1. ... . Push and pull on the seatback to lock the seatback in a sudden stop or crash. Push and pull on the seatbacks to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is not locked, it is locked. { WARNING If either seatback is moving . That could move forward in place. 3. Always push and pull...
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...2‑3 for a second driver using "2." Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for more information. Tilt the top of the driver seat are used to recline. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors to raise. . Press and hold MEM (Memory) and "1" at the same time...sounds. 3. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. 1. Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-7 Memory Seats The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to as RKE Memory positions. These automatically stored positions are...
...2‑3 for a second driver using "2." Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for more information. Tilt the top of the driver seat are used to recline. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, and both outside mirrors to raise. . Press and hold MEM (Memory) and "1" at the same time...sounds. 3. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. 1. Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks 3-7 Memory Seats The vehicle will also automatically save driver seat and outside mirror positions to as RKE Memory positions. These automatically stored positions are...
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...recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. If the memory position is not recalling for service. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the "1" or "2" buttons... These positions are called RKE Memory positions and may stop recall movement, press any of the driver seat and outside mirrors will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors are reached stops the recall. Releasing "1" or "2" before the stored positions are ...
...recalling a memory position, the recall may stop. If the memory position is not recalling for service. If something has blocked the driver seat while recalling a memory position, the recall may be different than the previously mentioned Button Memory positions saved to the "1" or "2" buttons... These positions are called RKE Memory positions and may stop recall movement, press any of the driver seat and outside mirrors will also activate the RKE Memory recall. The driver seat and outside mirrors are reached stops the recall. Releasing "1" or "2" before the stored positions are ...
