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Where Does Brake Fluid Go In 2010 Equinox
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M
Keys, Doors and Windows ...1-1 Keys and Locks ...1-2 Doors ...1-8 Vehicle...Operating ...8-1 Driving Information ...8-2 Starting and Operating ...8-28 Engine Exhaust ...8-34 Automatic Transmission ...8-35 Drive Systems ...8-38 Brakes ...8-38 Ride Control Systems ...8-41 Cruise Control ...8-44 Object Detection Systems ...8-46 Fuel ...8-53 Towing ...8-57 Conversions...
Owner's Manual - Page 2
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M
Vehicle Care ...9-1 General Information ...9-2 Vehicle Checks ...9-4 Headlamp Aiming ...9-31 Bulb Replacement ...9-33 Electrical System ...9-37 Wheels and Tires ...9-43 Jump Starting ...9-74 Towing ...9-78 Appearance Care ...9-81 Service and Maintenance ...10-1 General Information ...10-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...10-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
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... index.
# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gage + : Fuses i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
or OnStar
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio®Steering Wheel Controls $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
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Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to drive.
Brake System Messages
Brake Fluid Low
This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is on. Release Parking Brake
This message is displayed as a reminder that the parking brake is low, see Brake Fluid on page 9‑25 for more information. 4-32
Instruments and Controls
Service Battery Charging System...
Owner's Manual - Page 234
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... the vehicle well ventilated. You would not work well.
Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments ...
Other Rainy Weather Tips
Besides slowing down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. Pass with proper tread depth. See Tires on...
Owner's Manual - Page 275
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...brake pedal. 6. Then apply the parking brake and shift into a gear. 4.
Trailer Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Release the parking brake... these before and during severe operating conditions. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Let up and store the chocks. Driving and Operating...
Owner's Manual - Page 279
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... ...9-13
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...9-13 Cooling System ...9-15 Engine Coolant ...9-16 Engine Overheating ...9-19 Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) ...9-21 Power Steering Fluid (3.0L V6 Engine) ...9-21 Washer Fluid ...9-22 Brakes ...9-22 Brake Fluid ...9-24 Battery ...9-25 All-Wheel Drive ...9-26 Starter Switch Check ...9-27 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ...9-27...
Owner's Manual - Page 281
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...contain perchlorate materials. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit ...
Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Accessories and Modifications...
Owner's Manual - Page 285
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C. H. See Jump Starting on page 9‑22.
9-7 See Washer Fluid on page 9‑74. D. Brake Fluid Reservoir. Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 9‑9. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. I. Engine Cover on page 9‑38. See Engine Oil on page 9‑74. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 287
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... Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 9‑21. Battery on both sides and pull upward. 3. L. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Hold cover on page 9‑25. Install the oil fill cap. Vehicle Care
A. Brake Fluid Reservoir. B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 9‑13. H. I. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
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... accident. Do not mix water with the washer symbol on page 9‑6 for reservoir location.
. Fill the washer fluid tank only three-quarters full when it is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is completely full...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
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... done on page 4‑21. Add brake fluid only when work is hot enough.
Do not top off the brake fluid. If fluid is done on .
When the brake fluid falls to a low level, the brake warning light comes on the brake hydraulic system. The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as necessary, only when work is added...
Owner's Manual - Page 303
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... the vehicle. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the brake hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. If brake fluid is needed.
{ WARNING
With the wrong kind of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling. If you...
Owner's Manual - Page 358
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...wheels on the ground, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to LOCK/OFF. 4. Set the parking brake. 2. Turn the ignition key to P (Park). 3.
Once the destination has been reached: 1. Shift the transmission...from the front with two wheels on the ground. Set the parking brake. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can cause severe damage to the transmission. Install fuse 32, the...
Owner's Manual - Page 369
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... every engine oil change. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in Maintenance I should be repaired and the fluid level checked. Perform all services described in dusty conditions only). Engine cooling system inspection.
Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Visual inspection for wear, cracking, or contamination and windshield...
Owner's Manual - Page 370
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... a Month
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. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 9‑28. See Washer Fluid on page 10‑7.
Service and Maintenance
Additional Required Services
At Each...lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and sunroof (if equipped) lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 9‑22. Applying silicone grease on page 9‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 372
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...). Engine cooling system inspection. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions only). Tire inflation pressures check. Rotate tires. Brake system inspection.
Windshield washer fluid level check. Windshield wiper blades inspection. Maintenance I Steering and suspension inspection. Restraint system components check. Automatic transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
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...3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in Canada 89021320).
DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Optikleen® Washer Solvent. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Hydraulic Power Steering System (V6 engines only) Automatic Transmission Service and Maintenance
10-7
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants...
Owner's Manual - Page 399
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...Radio ...6-11 Antenna Multi-Band ...6-18 Anti-Theft Alarm System ...1-12 Alarm System Messages ...4-37
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...8-38 Warning Light ...4-22 Appearance Care Exterior ...9-81 Interior ...9-85 Assistance Program, ...Climate Control System ...7-3 Automatic Transmission ...8-35 Fluid ...9-13 Manual Mode ...8-37 Shiftlock Control System Check ...9-27 Auxiliary Devices ...6-28, 6-31
Owner's Manual - Page 400
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... ...9-25 Jump Starting ...9-74 Voltage and Charging Messages ...4-32 Blade Replacement, Wiper ...9-29 Bluetooth ...6-42, 6-43, 6-46, 6-58 Brakes ...9-22 Antilock ...8-38 Assist ...8-40 Fluid ...9-24 Parking ...8-40 System Messages ...4-32 Braking ...8-4 Break-In, New Vehicle ...8-28 Bulb Replacement ...9-37 Fog Lamps ...5-3, 9-35 Headlamp Aiming ...9-31 Headlamps ...9-33 Headlamps, Front Turn...
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