Document Outline

• 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual BookTOC
• Introduction
  • Canadian Vehicle Owners
  • Using this Manual
  • Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
  • Symbols
• In Brief
  • Instrument Panel
  • Initial Drive Information
    • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    • Remote Vehicle Start
    • Door Locks
    • Liftgate
    • Windows
    • Seat Adjustment
    • Memory Features
    • Heated Seats
    • Head Restraint Adjustment
    • Safety Belts
    • Passenger Sensing System
    • Mirror Adjustment
    • Steering Wheel Adjustment
    • Interior Lighting
    • Exterior Lighting
    • Windshield Wiper/Washer
    • Climate Controls
    • Parking Brake
    • Transmission
  • Vehicle Features
    • Radio(s)
    • Satellite Radio
    • Portable Audio Devices
    • Bluetooth®
    • Steering Wheel Controls
    • Cruise Control
    • Navigation System
    • Driver Information Center (DIC)
    • Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    • Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    • Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    • Roof Rack System
    • Power Outlets
  • Performance and Maintenance
    • Traction Control System (TCS)
    • StabiliTrak® System
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Engine Oil Life System
    • Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    • Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    • Roadside Assistance Program
    • OnStar®
• Keys, Doors, and Windows
  • Keys and Locks
    • Keys
    • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    • Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    • Remote Vehicle Start
    • Door Locks
    • Power Door Locks
    • Safety Locks
  • Doors
    • Liftgate (Manual)
    • Liftgate (Power)
  • Vehicle Security
    • Anti-theft Alarm System
    • Immobilizer
    • Immobilizer Operation
  • Exterior Mirrors
    • Convex Mirrors
    • Power Mirrors
    • Heated Mirrors
    • Blind Spot Mirrors
    • Park Tilt Mirrors
  • Interior Mirrors
    • Manual Rearview Mirror
    • Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Windows
    • Power Windows
    • Sun Visors
  • Roof
    • Sunroof
• Seats and Restraints
  • Head Restraints
  • Front Seats
    • Seat Adjustment
    • Power Seat Adjustment
    • Lumbar Adjustment
    • Reclining Seatbacks
    • Memory Seats
    • Heated Front Seats
  • Rear Seats
  • Safety Belts
    • How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    • Lap-Shoulder Belt
    • Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    • Safety Belt Extender
    • Safety System Check
    • Safety Belt Care
    • Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
  • Airbag System
    • Where Are the Airbags?
    • When Should an Airbag Inflate?
    • What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
    • How Does an Airbag Restrain?
    • What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
    • Passenger Sensing System
    • Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    • Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    • Airbag System Check
    • Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
  • Child Restraints
    • Older Children
    • Infants and Young Children
    • Child Restraint Systems
    • Where to Put the Restraint
    • Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    • Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
    • Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
    • Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
• Storage
  • Storage Compartments
    • Instrument Panel Storage
    • Glove Box
    • Cupholders
    • Center Console Storage
  • Additional Storage Features
    • Cargo Cover
    • Cargo Tie-Downs
    • Convenience Net
  • Roof Rack System
• Instruments and Controls
  • Controls
    • Steering Wheel Adjustment
    • Steering Wheel Controls
    • Horn
    • Windshield Wiper/Washer
    • Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    • Compass
    • Clock
    • Power Outlets
  • Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
    • Instrument Cluster
    • Speedometer
    • Odometer
    • Tachometer
    • Fuel Gauge
    • Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
    • Safety Belt Reminders
    • Airbag Readiness Light
    • Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    • Charging System Light
    • Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    • Brake System Warning Light
    • Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
    • Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning Light
    • Traction Off Light
    • StabiliTrak® OFF Light
    • Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
    • Tire Pressure Light
    • Engine Oil Pressure Light
    • Fuel Economy Light
    • Low Fuel Warning Light
    • Security Light
    • High-Beam On Light
    • Front Fog Lamp Light
    • Lamps On Reminder
    • Cruise Control Light
  • Information Displays
    • Driver Information Center (DIC)
  • Vehicle Messages
    • Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
    • Brake System Messages
    • Compass Messages
    • Cruise Control Messages
    • Door Ajar Messages
    • Engine Cooling System Messages
    • Engine Oil Messages
    • Engine Power Messages
    • Fuel System Messages
    • Key and Lock Messages
    • Object Detection System Messages
    • Ride Control System Messages
    • Airbag System Messages
    • Safety Belt Messages
    • Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
    • Service Vehicle Messages
    • Tire Messages
    • Transmission Messages
    • Vehicle Reminder Messages
  • Vehicle Personalization
• Lighting
  • Exterior Lighting
    • Exterior Lamp Controls
    • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    • Flash-to-Pass
    • Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    • Automatic Headlamp System
    • Hazard Warning Flashers
    • Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    • Fog Lamps
  • Interior Lighting
    • Instrument Panel Illumination Control
    • Dome Lamps
    • Reading Lamps
  • Lighting Features
    • Entry Lighting
    • Battery Load Management
• Infotainment System
  • Introduction
    • Infotainment
    • Theft-Deterrent Feature
    • Overview (Radio with CD)
    • Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)
    • Operation
  • Radio
    • AM-FM Radio (Radio with CD)
    • AM-FM Radio (Radio withCD and Touchscreen)
    • Satellite Radio
    • Radio Reception
    • Multi-Band Antenna
  • Audio Players
    • CD Player
    • MP3
    • Auxiliary Devices
  • Rear Seat Infotainment
    • Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System
  • Phone
    • Bluetooth (Overview)
    • Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
    • Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
  • Trademarks and License Agreements
• Climate Controls
  • Climate Control Systems
    • Automatic Climate Control System
  • Air Vents
  • Maintenance
    • Passenger Compartment Air Filter
• Driving and Operating
  • Driving Information
    • Distracted Driving
    • Defensive Driving
    • Drunk Driving
    • Control of a Vehicle
    • Braking
    • Steering
    • Off-Road Recovery
    • Loss of Control
    • Off-Road Driving
    • Driving on Wet Roads
    • Highway Hypnosis
    • Hill and Mountain Roads
    • Winter Driving
    • If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    • Vehicle Load Limits
  • Starting and Operating
    • New Vehicle Break-In
    • Ignition Positions
    • Starting the Engine
    • Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    • Engine Coolant Heater
    • Shifting Into Park
    • Shifting out of Park
    • Parking over Things That Burn
  • Engine Exhaust
    • Running the Vehicle While Parked
  • Automatic Transmission
    • Manual Mode
    • Fuel Economy Mode
  • Drive Systems
    • All-Wheel Drive
  • Brakes
    • Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    • Parking Brake
    • Brake Assist
    • Hill Start Assist (HSA)
  • Ride Control Systems
    • Traction Control System (TCS)
    • StabiliTrak® System
  • Cruise Control
  • Object Detection Systems
    • Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
    • Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    • Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
  • Fuel
    • Recommended Fuel
    • Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    • California Fuel Requirements
    • Fuels in Foreign Countries
    • Fuel Additives
    • Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    • Filling the Tank
    • Filling a Portable Fuel Container
  • Towing
    • General Towing Information
    • Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    • Trailer Towing
    • Towing Equipment
    • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
  • Conversions and Add-Ons
    • Add-On Electrical Equipment
• Vehicle Care
  • General Information
    • California Proposition 65 Warning
    • California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    • Accessories and Modifications
  • Vehicle Checks
    • Doing Your Own Service Work
    • Hood
    • Engine Compartment Overview
    • Engine Cover
    • Engine Oil
    • Engine Oil Life System
    • Automatic Transmission Fluid
    • Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    • Cooling System
    • Engine Coolant
    • Engine Overheating
    • Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine)
    • Power Steering Fluid (3.0L V6 Engine)
    • Washer Fluid
    • Brakes
    • Brake Fluid
    • Battery
    • All-Wheel Drive
    • Starter Switch Check
    • Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
    • Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    • Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
    • Wiper Blade Replacement
  • Headlamp Aiming
  • Bulb Replacement
    • Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
    • Fog Lamps
    • Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
    • License Plate Lamp
    • Replacement Bulbs
  • Electrical System
    • Fuses
    • Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    • Instrument Panel Fuse Block
  • Wheels and Tires
    • Tires
    • Tire Sidewall Labeling
    • Tire Designations
    • Tire Terminology and Definitions
    • Tire Pressure
    • Tire Pressure Monitor System
    • Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    • Tire Inspection
    • Tire Rotation
    • When It Is Time for New Tires
    • Buying New Tires
    • Different Size Tires and Wheels
    • Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    • Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    • Wheel Replacement
    • Tire Chains
    • If a Tire Goes Flat
    • Tire Changing
    • Compact Spare Tire
  • Jump Starting
  • Towing
    • Towing the Vehicle
    • Recreational Vehicle Towing
  • Appearance Care
    • Exterior Care
    • Interior Care
    • Floor Mats
• Service and Maintenance
  • General Information
  • Maintenance Schedule
  • Special Application Services
  • Additional Maintenance and Care
  • Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
    • Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    • Maintenance Replacement Parts
  • Maintenance Records
• Technical Data
  • Vehicle Identification
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    • Service Parts Identification Label
  • Vehicle Data
    • Capacities and Specifications
    • Engine Drive Belt Routing
• Customer Information
  • Customer Information
    • Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    • Customer Assistance Offices
    • Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    • Online Owner Center
    • GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    • Roadside Assistance Program
    • Scheduling Service Appointments
    • Courtesy Transportation Program
    • Collision Damage Repair
    • Service Publications Ordering Information
  • Reporting Safety Defects
    • Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    • Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
    • Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
  • Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    • Event Data Recorders
    • OnStar®
    • Navigation System
    • Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
    • Radio Frequency Statement
• OnStar
  • OnStar Overview
  • OnStar Services
    • Emergency
    • Security
    • Navigation
    • Connections
    • Diagnostics
  • OnStar Additional Information
• Index
  • Index_A
  • Index_B
  • Index_C
  • Index_D
  • Index_E
  • Index_F
  • Index_G
  • Index_H
  • Index_I
  • Index_J
  • Index_K
  • Index_L
  • Index_M
  • Index_N
  • Index_O
  • Index_P
  • Index_R
  • Index_S
  • Index_T
  • Index_U
  • Index_V
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