Chevrolet 2009 Equinox User Manual

Seats and Restraint System
............................. 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
.............................................. 1-10
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-12
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-31
Airbag System
......................................... 1-55
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-70
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-16
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-19
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-37
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-39
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-42
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-49
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-42
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-64
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-27
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
All-Wheel Drive
........................................ 5-41
Headlamp Aiming
..................................... 5-43
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-44
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-49
Tires
...................................................... 5-51
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-88
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-96
Electrical System
...................................... 5-96
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-103
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information
.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
........... 7-18
Index
................................................................ 1
2009 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M

Chevrolet 2009 Equinox Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2009 Equinox
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint System

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper use, importance, and how they work for everyone.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for older children, infants, and system types.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, deployment, and passenger sensing.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Doors and Locks

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Break-in procedures, ignition positions, and engine start.

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explanation of various dashboard indicators and their meanings.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle

Towing

Guidelines for towing vehicles, recreational towing, and trailer information.

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Checking Things Under the Hood

How to check fluids, identify components, and safety precautions.

Tires

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Details on Maintenance I and II intervals and required services.

Additional Required Services