Chevrolet 2013 Equinox User Manual

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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 5/21/12
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-32
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-37
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-21
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
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Chevrolet 2013 Equinox Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2013 Equinox
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Details the layout and components of the dashboard and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Covers essential information for first-time driving and keyless entry systems.

Vehicle Features

Highlights various comfort, convenience, and technological features of the vehicle.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Covers key usage, remote keyless entry, and door lock operation.

Windows

Covers power window operation and window lockout features.

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Provides instructions on proper safety belt usage, including for pregnant women.

Airbag System

Explains airbag locations, inflation, and safety precautions related to airbags.

Child Restraints

Offers guidance on selecting and installing child restraint systems for various age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Details the function of various warning lights and gauges on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Describes the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its various display menus.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Covers exterior lamp controls, headlamp operation, and daytime running lamps.

Interior Lighting

Details instrument panel illumination, dome lamps, and reading lamps.

Infotainment System

Radio

Covers AM-FM radio operation, control buttons, and station selection.

Phone

Details Bluetooth connectivity, pairing, making calls, and voice recognition features.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Covers automatic and manual operation of climate control functions.

Maintenance

Instructions for replacing the passenger compartment air filter.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Covers topics like distracted driving, defensive driving, and drunk driving awareness.

Braking

Explains the mechanics of braking and reaction times for safe stopping.

Steering

Details electric and hydraulic power steering systems and curve driving tips.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guides owners on performing basic service and checks on their vehicle.

Engine Oil

Covers checking and changing engine oil, and oil life system.

Wheels and Tires

Covers tire types, maintenance, pressure, and replacement procedures.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Details the recommended service intervals for various vehicle components.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists the approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for the vehicle.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Explains Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and its importance.

Vehicle Data

Provides key vehicle capacities and specifications, including engine, fuel tank, and wheel nut torque.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Details the customer satisfaction procedure and dealer interaction.

Reporting Safety Defects

Explains how to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Provides a general overview of the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its status light.

OnStar Services

Details various services like Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics.