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Chevrolet Equinox 2010 - User Manual

Chevrolet Equinox 2010
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 1-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-37
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 3-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 3-1
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview. . . . 4-4
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 4-24
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 4-34
OnStar
®
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 6-33
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 7-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
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Summary

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Covers keys, remote keyless entry system, door locks, and safety locks for vehicle access and security.

Doors

Details manual and power liftgate operation and safety precautions for opening and closing.

Vehicle Security

Explains anti-theft alarm system, immobilizer, and operation for vehicle theft deterrence.

Exterior Mirrors

Describes convex, power, heated, and park tilt mirror features and adjustment for optimal visibility.

Interior Mirrors

Details manual rearview mirror adjustment and automatic dimming rearview mirror features.

Windows

Covers power windows, express-down feature, window lockout, and safety warnings.

Roof

Explains sunroof operation, including manual and power modes, and sunshade function.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Provides instructions for adjusting head restraints for occupant safety and injury prevention.

Front Seats

Details manual and power seat adjustment, lumbar support, seatback recline, and heated seats.

Rear Seats

Explains split folding seatbacks for cargo space and proper seatback locking procedures.

Safety Belts

Covers proper safety belt usage, why they work, and answers common questions about belt safety.

Airbag System

Details airbag locations, inflation, restraint function, and system checks for safety.

Child Restraints

Provides guidance on child restraints, proper belt usage for older children, infants, and system checks.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Describes instrument panel, glove box, cupholders, and center console storage locations.

Additional Storage Features

Covers cargo cover usage and convenience net installation and use for securing items.

Roof Rack System

Details roof rack operation, cargo loading safety, and crossrail adjustment for reduced wind noise.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Illustrates and labels key components of the vehicle's instrument panel for easy identification.

Controls

Explains steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, washers, compass, clock, and power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Details various warning lights, gauges, and indicators that signal vehicle status and potential issues.

Information Displays

Describes the Driver Information Center (DIC), its operation, displays, and DIC buttons for navigation.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Covers exterior lamp controls, headlamp operation, flash-to-pass, DRL, hazard flashers, turn signals, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Details instrument panel illumination control, dome lamps, and reading lamps for interior visibility.

Lighting Features

Explains entry lighting features that activate interior and exterior lights upon door opening or remote unlock.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Introduces the audio system features and provides safety warnings about driver distraction.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Explains how the theft-deterrent feature works by learning the VIN to prevent unauthorized operation.

Overview (Radio with CD)

Illustrates and labels the radio and CD player controls, including volume, seek, band, and source selection.

Overview (Radio with CD;DVD;MEM)

Illustrates and labels controls for radio, CD/DVD/MEM, and auxiliary sources for multimedia playback.

Operation

Details how to operate the infotainment system via pushbuttons, knobs, display menus, and steering wheel controls.

Radio

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

Audio Players

Explains CD player operation, care of discs and players, control buttons, and MP3 track searching.

Rear Seat Infotainment (RSE) System

Describes the RSE system, its components, video screen operation, settings, and audio output options.

Phone

Covers Bluetooth overview, controls, voice recognition, pairing, and managing connected/paired phones.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details the system for controlling vehicle heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation.

Air Vents

Explains the use of air outlets and thumbwheels for directing airflow and operation tips for optimal performance.

Maintenance

Provides information on the passenger compartment air filter, its replacement, and location.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Offers tips for better fuel economy, defensive driving, avoiding drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Covers new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, retained accessory power, engine starting, and parking procedures.

Engine Exhaust

Warns about carbon monoxide hazards from exhaust and safe practices for running the engine while parked.

Automatic Transmission

Explains transmission operation, shift lever positions, shift lock control, and manual mode features.

Drive Systems

Details the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, its operation with compact spare tires, and its interaction with TCS.

Brakes

Covers Antilock Brake System (ABS), brake assist, parking brake, and proper braking techniques.

Ride Control Systems

Explains Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak system operation and warning lights.

Cruise Control

Details cruise control operation, buttons, limitations, and how to use it safely on various road conditions.

Object Detection Systems

Explains Ultrasonic Parking Assist (URPA) and Rear Vision Camera (RVC) systems for driver assistance.

Fuel

Covers fuel recommendations, Top Tier gasoline, fuel system inspection, and filling the tank safely.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Provides information on GM parts, dealer service, and California-specific warnings and requirements.

Vehicle Checks

Guides on performing your own service work, hood operation, engine compartment overview, and fluid checks.

Headlamp Aiming

Details the procedure for adjusting headlamp aim, including preparation and vertical/horizontal adjustments.

Bulb Replacement

Provides instructions for replacing bulbs for headlamps, turn signals, fog lamps, taillamps, and license plate.

Electrical System

Explains fuses, engine compartment fuse block, and instrument panel fuse block for electrical system maintenance.

Wheels and Tires

Covers tire maintenance, sidewall labeling, designations, pressure, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Provides detailed safety instructions and procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing

Explains towing procedures, recreational vehicle towing, dinghy towing, and dolly towing for various vehicles.

Appearance Care

Offers guidance on exterior and interior cleaning, finish care, protecting bright metal parts, and washing the vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Highlights the importance of scheduled maintenance for vehicle condition, fuel economy, and emissions.

Scheduled Maintenance

Details maintenance schedules, including engine oil changes, fluid checks, inspections, and tire rotation.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for various vehicle systems.

Maintenance Records

Provides a log to record service dates, odometer readings, service providers, and services performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Locates Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and explains its importance for engine and parts identification.

Vehicle Data

Lists capacities and specifications for engine cooling, engine oil, fuel tank, and transmission fluid.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Outlines steps to resolve concerns with dealerships, including contacting management and using BBB Auto Line.

Reporting Safety Defects

Details how to report safety defects to the U.S. Government (NHTSA) and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Explains the function of Event Data Recorders (EDR) and privacy considerations for vehicle performance data.

Summary

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Covers keys, remote keyless entry system, door locks, and safety locks for vehicle access and security.

Doors

Details manual and power liftgate operation and safety precautions for opening and closing.

Vehicle Security

Explains anti-theft alarm system, immobilizer, and operation for vehicle theft deterrence.

Exterior Mirrors

Describes convex, power, heated, and park tilt mirror features and adjustment for optimal visibility.

Interior Mirrors

Details manual rearview mirror adjustment and automatic dimming rearview mirror features.

Windows

Covers power windows, express-down feature, window lockout, and safety warnings.

Roof

Explains sunroof operation, including manual and power modes, and sunshade function.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Provides instructions for adjusting head restraints for occupant safety and injury prevention.

Front Seats

Details manual and power seat adjustment, lumbar support, seatback recline, and heated seats.

Rear Seats

Explains split folding seatbacks for cargo space and proper seatback locking procedures.

Safety Belts

Covers proper safety belt usage, why they work, and answers common questions about belt safety.

Airbag System

Details airbag locations, inflation, restraint function, and system checks for safety.

Child Restraints

Provides guidance on child restraints, proper belt usage for older children, infants, and system checks.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Describes instrument panel, glove box, cupholders, and center console storage locations.

Additional Storage Features

Covers cargo cover usage and convenience net installation and use for securing items.

Roof Rack System

Details roof rack operation, cargo loading safety, and crossrail adjustment for reduced wind noise.

Instruments and Controls

Instrument Panel Overview

Illustrates and labels key components of the vehicle's instrument panel for easy identification.

Controls

Explains steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, washers, compass, clock, and power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Details various warning lights, gauges, and indicators that signal vehicle status and potential issues.

Information Displays

Describes the Driver Information Center (DIC), its operation, displays, and DIC buttons for navigation.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Covers exterior lamp controls, headlamp operation, flash-to-pass, DRL, hazard flashers, turn signals, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Details instrument panel illumination control, dome lamps, and reading lamps for interior visibility.

Lighting Features

Explains entry lighting features that activate interior and exterior lights upon door opening or remote unlock.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Introduces the audio system features and provides safety warnings about driver distraction.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Explains how the theft-deterrent feature works by learning the VIN to prevent unauthorized operation.

Overview (Radio with CD)

Illustrates and labels the radio and CD player controls, including volume, seek, band, and source selection.

Overview (Radio with CD;DVD;MEM)

Illustrates and labels controls for radio, CD/DVD/MEM, and auxiliary sources for multimedia playback.

Operation

Details how to operate the infotainment system via pushbuttons, knobs, display menus, and steering wheel controls.

Radio

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

Audio Players

Explains CD player operation, care of discs and players, control buttons, and MP3 track searching.

Rear Seat Infotainment (RSE) System

Describes the RSE system, its components, video screen operation, settings, and audio output options.

Phone

Covers Bluetooth overview, controls, voice recognition, pairing, and managing connected/paired phones.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Details the system for controlling vehicle heating, cooling, defrosting, and ventilation.

Air Vents

Explains the use of air outlets and thumbwheels for directing airflow and operation tips for optimal performance.

Maintenance

Provides information on the passenger compartment air filter, its replacement, and location.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Offers tips for better fuel economy, defensive driving, avoiding drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Covers new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, retained accessory power, engine starting, and parking procedures.

Engine Exhaust

Warns about carbon monoxide hazards from exhaust and safe practices for running the engine while parked.

Automatic Transmission

Explains transmission operation, shift lever positions, shift lock control, and manual mode features.

Drive Systems

Details the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, its operation with compact spare tires, and its interaction with TCS.

Brakes

Covers Antilock Brake System (ABS), brake assist, parking brake, and proper braking techniques.

Ride Control Systems

Explains Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak system operation and warning lights.

Cruise Control

Details cruise control operation, buttons, limitations, and how to use it safely on various road conditions.

Object Detection Systems

Explains Ultrasonic Parking Assist (URPA) and Rear Vision Camera (RVC) systems for driver assistance.

Fuel

Covers fuel recommendations, Top Tier gasoline, fuel system inspection, and filling the tank safely.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Provides information on GM parts, dealer service, and California-specific warnings and requirements.

Vehicle Checks

Guides on performing your own service work, hood operation, engine compartment overview, and fluid checks.

Headlamp Aiming

Details the procedure for adjusting headlamp aim, including preparation and vertical/horizontal adjustments.

Bulb Replacement

Provides instructions for replacing bulbs for headlamps, turn signals, fog lamps, taillamps, and license plate.

Electrical System

Explains fuses, engine compartment fuse block, and instrument panel fuse block for electrical system maintenance.

Wheels and Tires

Covers tire maintenance, sidewall labeling, designations, pressure, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Provides detailed safety instructions and procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing

Explains towing procedures, recreational vehicle towing, dinghy towing, and dolly towing for various vehicles.

Appearance Care

Offers guidance on exterior and interior cleaning, finish care, protecting bright metal parts, and washing the vehicle.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Highlights the importance of scheduled maintenance for vehicle condition, fuel economy, and emissions.

Scheduled Maintenance

Details maintenance schedules, including engine oil changes, fluid checks, inspections, and tire rotation.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

Lists recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for various vehicle systems.

Maintenance Records

Provides a log to record service dates, odometer readings, service providers, and services performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Locates Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and explains its importance for engine and parts identification.

Vehicle Data

Lists capacities and specifications for engine cooling, engine oil, fuel tank, and transmission fluid.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Outlines steps to resolve concerns with dealerships, including contacting management and using BBB Auto Line.

Reporting Safety Defects

Details how to report safety defects to the U.S. Government (NHTSA) and General Motors.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Explains the function of Event Data Recorders (EDR) and privacy considerations for vehicle performance data.

Chevrolet Equinox 2010 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
ModelEquinox 2010
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

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