EasyManua.ls Logo

Chevrolet Equinox 2014 User Manual

Chevrolet Equinox 2014
390 pages
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Page #1 background imageLoading...
Page #1 background image
Black plate (1,1)
Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
6081479) - 2014 - crc2 - 10/23/13
2014 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-33
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-26
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-37
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-56
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-32
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Table of Contents

Other manuals for Chevrolet Equinox 2014

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the Chevrolet Equinox 2014 and is the answer not in the manual?

Chevrolet Equinox 2014 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
ModelEquinox 2014
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Brief overview of important features for initial driving.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on vehicle keys, locks, and safety locks.

Vehicle Security

Information on vehicle security systems like alarms and immobilizers.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Instructions on adjusting head restraints for proper safety.

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper use, care, and safety belt reminders.

Airbag System

Overview of airbag types, deployment, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and installing child restraints.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Overview of vehicle controls, including steering wheel and infotainment.

Information Displays

Details on information displays like the Driver Information Center (DIC).

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Information on exterior lamps, controls, and headlamp operation.

Infotainment System

Phone

Guidance on Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and call management.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation system.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on safe driving practices and avoiding distractions.

Starting and Operating

Information on new vehicle break-in and ignition switch positions.

Engine Exhaust

Safety warnings related to engine exhaust and carbon monoxide.

Automatic Transmission

Details on transmission operation, modes, and shift lock controls.

Brakes

Information on braking systems, including ABS and brake assist.

Ride Control Systems

Details on Traction Control and StabiliTrak system operation.

Cruise Control

Guidance on using cruise control, including safety warnings.

Driver Assistance Systems

Information on systems like Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning.

Fuel

Recommendations on fuel types, octane ratings, and filling the tank.

Trailer Towing

Guidelines for towing trailers, including weight limits and safety tips.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic vehicle checks and service.

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire maintenance, selection, and safety.

Technical Data

Vehicle Data

Specifications for capacities like engine oil, coolant, and fuel tank.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps for resolving customer concerns with dealers and GM.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and GM.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Overview of the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its status light.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Vehicle Diagnostics.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks and services required at different intervals.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Guidance on battery, belts, brakes, and fluid maintenance.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of recommended fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.

INDEX

Safety Defects Reporting

Instructions on reporting safety defects to government and GM.

Theft-Deterrent Feature

Overview of the vehicle's theft-deterrent system.

Seats

Information on seat adjustments, head restraints, and memory seats.

Securing Child Restraints

Instructions for securing child restraints in various positions.

Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control

Details on Traction Control and StabiliTrak system operation.

Load Limits

Guidance on vehicle load limits and capacity.

Security

Details on vehicle security systems.

Towing

Information and tips for towing the vehicle.

Vehicle Care

General information on vehicle maintenance and care.

Specifications and Capacities

Technical specifications and fluid capacities for the vehicle.

Tire Pressure

Guidance on checking and maintaining tire pressure.

OnStar®

Overview of OnStar services and features.

Start Assist, Hills

Information on the Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature.

Starting the Engine

Steps for starting the vehicle's engine.

Lane Departure (LDW)

Information on the Lane Departure Warning system.

Warning Light

Details on various warning lights on the instrument cluster.

Forward Collision

Information on the Forward Collision Alert system.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Comprehensive guide to dashboard warning lights and gauges.

Winter

Tips for driving in winter conditions and using winter tires.

Related product manuals