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What Power Steering Fluid Is Used On A 2008 Chevy Equinox
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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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 130
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... Six-Disc CD Player) ...3-87 Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and DVD Player) ...3-92 XM Radio Messages ...3-97 Navigation/Radio System ...3-98 Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-99 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-108 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-108 Radio Reception ...3-110 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-110
Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Highbeam On Light...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
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.... Have the brake system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as it is a problem with the generator and battery charging systems. Driving with the power steering system. See your dealer/retailer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays along with the...
Owner's Manual - Page 193
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... Retained Accessory Power (RAP). Setting the Time
Without Date Display
AM/FM Base Radio with the operation of sound equipment that it properly. Instead of using the presets and steering wheel controls if... and the current time displayed is automatically set the currently displayed time; See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on . 2.
Press the H button again until the hour begins fl...
Owner's Manual - Page 236
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...;rst time. Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console
When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water.
If this occurs, the radio needs ...vehicle. The radio displays LOCKED. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio steering wheel controls may be returned to disable all radio functions when battery power is removed and the radio is designed ...
Owner's Manual - Page 242
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... heavy braking. If you do a lot of brake force applied. Once the power assist is used up your vehicle's performance. Adding non-dealer/non-retailer accessories can take longer ...second. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. tire tread; If you have some power brake assist. That is about three-fourths of distance in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by...
Owner's Manual - Page 244
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...that limits wheel spin.
Braking in slippery road conditions. In many emergencies, steering can help you can steer and brake at each corner of the wheels are spinning or beginning to...in an attempt to limit wheel spin.
This feature uses the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
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... for service repairs. See DIC Warnings and Messages on , it stops, or hold the steering wheel in either direction several times until you lose power steering assist because the electric power steering system is overheating.
If you are driving, the power steering assist system will turn the ignition off when the rear drive system cools down. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 248
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.... Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much more effort. Hydraulic Power Steering (3.6L V6 Engine)
If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the power steering system is not functioning, you can steer, but it will want it to go slower.
Then you turn the front wheels. If there...
Owner's Manual - Page 279
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... ...5-21 Engine Coolant ...5-22 Engine Overheating ...5-24 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...5-26 Cooling System ...5-26 Power Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5-32 Brakes ...5-33 Battery ...5-35 Jump Starting ...5-36 All-Wheel Drive ...5-42 Headlamp Aiming ...5-44 Bulb Replacement ...5-44 Halogen Bulbs ...5-44 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 293
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... towel or cloth, then push it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
5-15 See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-26. Underhood Fuse Block. See Cooling System on page 5-31. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to check the...
Owner's Manual - Page 309
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After driving the vehicle, check the level in all vehicles with the 3.6L V6 engine.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
To check the power steering fluid, do not use power steering fluid. Remove the cap again and look at the proper level, repeat Steps 1 through 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. Then replace the pressure cap. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 320
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... two additional systems that need to add some lubricant.
See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-4. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be sure to use.
All-Wheel Drive
If you 'll need lubrication. How to Check Lubricant
Transfer Case (Power Transfer Unit)
When to Check Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance...
Owner's Manual - Page 334
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... without passengers and cargo. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which the plies are , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Tire Pressure on each square inch of the tire. DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that...
Owner's Manual - Page 384
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... Signal Spare Front, Rear Washer Rear Defogger Antilock Brake System Motor Battery Main 2 Daytime Running Lamps Fog Lamps Climate Control System Blower Battery Main 1 Electric Power Steering
Relays 31 46 47 51 55 56 58 59 60 61 62
Usage Ignition Main Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch Powertrain Spare Crank Fan 1 Passenger Side...
Owner's Manual - Page 391
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...Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-15. Inspect brake system. Inspect suspension and steering components. See Engine Oil on page 5-19. Inspect engine air cleaner ... on page 5-18. Visually check for any needed additional services. See footnote (k). Check engine coolant, power steering fluid (3.6L V6 engine only), and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid...
Owner's Manual - Page 393
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... safety belt system parts. With 3.6L V6 engine: Inspect hydraulic power steering lines and hoses for wear, cracking, or contamination. To help ensure... joints, rubber boots, and axle seals for surface condition. With 3.4L V6 engine: Inspect electric power steering cables for any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. More frequent lubrication may require replacement more information...
Owner's Manual - Page 398
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...;cation can be obtained from your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 5-15. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® Engine Coolant water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. U.S. 89021184, in Canada 22689186). U.S. 88900925, in Canada 89021186). GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No.
Owner's Manual - Page 427
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... Air Cleaner ...5-19 Finish Damage ...5-97
Flashers, Hazard Warning ...3-6 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Flat Tire ...5-75 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-76 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-86 Fluid ...5-21 Power Steering ...5-31 Windshield Washer ...5-32 Fog Lamp Fog ...3-15 Fog Lamp Light ...3-38 Folding Rear Seat ...1-10 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-8 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-7 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling...
Owner's Manual - Page 431
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...System ...1-65 Passing ...4-12 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-18 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Reduced Engine Light ...3-39 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-21 Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-31 Windows ...2-16
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Odometer ...3-26 Odometer, Trip ...3-26 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Oil Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Engine...
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