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Chevrolet 2005 Equinox User Manual

Chevrolet 2005 Equinox
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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-9
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-11
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-30
Airbag System
......................................... 1-50
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-60
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-2
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-6
Windows
................................................. 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-13
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-15
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-27
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-32
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-34
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-41
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-23
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-39
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-34
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-41
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-43
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-48
Tires
...................................................... 5-49
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-74
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-83
Electrical System
...................................... 5-84
Capacities and Specifications
..................... 5-89
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-10
Index
................................................................ 1
2005 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M

Table of Contents

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Chevrolet 2005 Equinox Specifications

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BrandChevrolet
Model2005 Equinox
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Details on adjusting manual and power front seats, including lumbar and heating.

Rear Seats

Information on the split folding rear seat and its positions.

Safety Belts

Proper use, how they work, and questions about safety belts.

Child Restraints

Guidance on older children, infants, and child restraint systems.

Airbag System

Explanation of frontal and side airbags, deployment, and precautions.

Restraint System Check

Procedures for checking the functionality of safety belts and airbags.

Features and Controls

Keys

Information on the vehicle's key system and obtaining spares.

Doors and Locks

Operation of door locks, power locks, and lockout protection.

Windows

Details on power windows, express-down features, and window lockout.

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Explanation of content theft-deterrent and Passlock® systems.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Mirrors

Information on manual and automatic dimming rearview mirrors, compass, and temperature display.

OnStar® System

Overview of OnStar® services, communication, and personal calling features.

Storage Areas

Locations and usage of glove box, cupholders, center console, and garment hooks.

Sunroof

Operation of the express-open sunroof, glass panel, and sunshade.

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Diagram identifying main components of the instrument panel.

Climate Controls

Operation of the climate control system, including vents, defog, and defrost modes.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gages, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Audio System(s)

How to set the time, use the radio, CD player, and XM™ satellite service.

Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Best advice for safe driving, expecting the unexpected, and avoiding distractions.

Drunken Driving

Dangers of alcohol on driving skills, BAC, and legal limits.

Control of a Vehicle

Explanation of the vehicle's control systems: brakes, steering, and accelerator.

Braking

How braking action involves perception and reaction time and stopping distances.

Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)

How ABS works to prevent braking skids and proper usage.

Traction Control System (TCS)

How TCS limits wheel spin, especially in slippery conditions.

Towing

Information on towing your vehicle, recreational towing, and trailer towing.

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Recommendations for dealer service and genuine GM parts.

Fuel

Guidance on gasoline octane, specifications, California fuel, and additives.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Instructions for opening the hood and checking fluid levels like engine oil and coolant.

Bulb Replacement

Procedures for replacing various exterior and interior light bulbs.

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Step-by-step guide for replacing windshield wiper blades.

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, including inspection, rotation, and when to buy new tires.

Appearance Care

Guidance on cleaning the vehicle's interior, exterior, and specific surfaces like fabric and leather.

Vehicle Identification

Explains the VIN, engine identification, and location of service parts labels.

Electrical System

Information on add-on electrical equipment, fuses, and circuit breakers.

Capacities and Specifications

Lists vehicle capacities for fluids and key engine specifications.

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Tables outlining required services based on mileage or time intervals.

Additional Required Services

Specific services required at certain mileage intervals, including footnotes.

Owner Checks and Services

Owner checks and services to ensure safety, dependability, and emission performance.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Lists specific fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle.

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Identifies common replacement parts by name and part number.

Maintenance Record

Template for recording vehicle maintenance history and services performed.

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow for resolving concerns with the dealership and Chevrolet.

Online Owner Center

Information on accessing vehicle details, service reminders, and history online.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Service Publications Ordering Information

Information on how to order service manuals and other technical publications.

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