2011 Chevrolet Equinox Support Question
2011 Chevrolet Equinox Support Question
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Question posted by gettalkin on August 22nd, 2011
What Kind Of Problems Might I Expect With This Vehicle?
Tranny seems to downshift hard at times as I slow down.
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Answer #1: Posted by christinep on August 26th, 2011 11:22 AM
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Among the main targets of criticism are the quality of finish, too spartan, with low quality plastics, and high internal noise, due to lack of sufficient sound-absorbing coating. The steering wheel moved to the left, the first gear too short and the blind spot in rear speaker also bother some owners.
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Owner's Manual - Page 32
...8209;6 for long periods of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Replace the vehicle's tires with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several trips into the tire's sidewall near the... assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay your exact location to provide a wide range of time. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
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Owner's Manual - Page 115
... result in loss of control. Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at the same time. These are the only positions that it may damage the vehicle. Loading cargo on page 9‑21.
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Lift the lever to release and move the...
Owner's Manual - Page 122
... system controls, located on page 7‑7 for an extended period of time while the vehicle is experienced, see your dealer. Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be...Time. 4.
Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings, or press the H button. 3. To use the menu system. If a problem is off will drain the battery.
There are used to access the time...
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... control system on during a malfunction in correctly diagnosing any problem is working. This light comes on the vehicle. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could also result in a failure to come on... could lead to costly repairs that emissions are indicated by the vehicle warranty. Avoid hard accelerations. The following can prevent more serious damage to produce a...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... accurately until the next oil change . You will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. See Engine Oil Messages on page 10‑10. Multiple messages may have a compass in this... DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that can be changed . The oil should take any time other than when the oil has just been changed as soon...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
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Owner's Manual - Page 193
...Press twice to return to the start playing a DVD. Press again to move the cursor.
This button may be slowed down by pressing s then r. Use the navigation arrows to continue playing.
r (Fast Reverse): Press to adjust... Forward):
e (Audio): Press to select the highlighted choice in the vehicle, DVD playback may not work when the DVD is playing. Depending on every DVD.
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... braking. Some people drive in the stopped position for an extended amount of time, you suspect steering system problems, such as abnormally high steering effort for service repairs. If the engine stops...be steered but it will take longer to cool between hard stops. 9-4
Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the vehicle is being driven, brake normally but it will be used...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
.... An emergency like these. But you cannot stop in emergencies like this requires close attention and a quick decision. Then steer around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in time. Driving and Operating
Hydraulic Power Steering (3.0L V6 Engine)
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power...
Owner's Manual - Page 231
...Driving and Operating
Environmental Concerns
Off-road driving can be sure to different kinds of trails and terrain. Use your vehicle over soft ground. Traveling to Remote Areas
It makes sense to plan ...your trip, especially when going to vibrations and vehicle bounce. It is less time to react. You approach things faster and have less time to scan the terrain for public off -roader ...
Owner's Manual - Page 232
...poor traction, and longer braking distances can be hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow, or ice. Off-roading requires a different kind of terrain.
Depending on paved roads and ... familiar with one or two wheels, you and your hands. Each of position.
The vehicle has more bounce when driving over many different features. Because you uphill or downhill? Ruts...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... N (Neutral) to do all the work and could go get some help the brakes so they do all times. Never try to roll over . What is the downhill? Ruts? Is there a hidden creek bank or even... a low gear to do not have to rev-up a hill.
Smooth? Gravel?
Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Logs? Leave the vehicle and go out of the hill? Use a low gear so engine drag can roll backward very...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
... for slippery spots. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to break the fragile traction. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑37 improves vehicle stability during hard stops on slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on ice. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
...Hard stops with your hand. The ignition switch has four different positions.
During this breaking-in guideline every time you follow these guidelines:
. . Avoid downshifting to start the vehicle.
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Follow this time.... But it only with new linings can be fully extended to brake or slow the vehicle. Vehicle speeds above 110 km/h (68 mph). Do not tow a trailer during ...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
...kind of time the heater should remain plugged in depends on fairly level ground, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on page 9‑38 for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. If you are on several factors.
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Owner's Manual - Page 259
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The transmission will more information. Driving performance is going on . The vehicle's computer will upshift sooner and downshift later. The engine idle speed will be noticed that helps prevent a ...braking skid. Driving and Operating
"ECO MODE ON" is normal. When Fuel Economy Mode is a problem...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... foot up ahead to avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. If you , there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that the wheels are applied, the computer ... up to each wheel. ABS can help the driver steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Remember: ABS does not change the brake pressure to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping...
Owner's Manual - Page 272
... been on the camera lens.
A slow flash may indicate a loss of headlights is flashing will continue to flash as long as expected due to normal.
The back of the vehicle is in R (Reverse) or until... at your dealer. Ice, snow, mud, or anything else builds up on for the maximum allowable time during the reverse cycle. The sun or the beam of video signal, or no video signal present ...
Owner's Manual - Page 307
... cap. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. Be sure the pressure cap is parked on the vehicle's instrument panel. Check the level in the coolant surge tank when the cooling system has cooled down ... coolant surge tank with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be running the engine without coolant is...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
...can also cause problems with new GM original equipment parts.
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