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GMC CHEVROLET Equinox 2021 - User Manual
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
2
Windows
7
Keysandlocks
7
Keys and Locks
7
Keys
7
Operation
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
8
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Door Locks
15
Automatic Door Locks
17
Delayed Locking
17
Power Door Locks
17
Lockout Protection
18
Safety Locks
18
Keys, Doors, and Windows
7
Doors
19
Liftgate
19
Vehicle Alarm System
23
Vehicle Security
23
Vehiclesecurity
24
Immobilizer
24
Immobilizer Operation
24
Exterior Mirrors
25
Convex Mirrors
25
Power Mirrors
25
Folding Mirrors
25
Heated Mirrors
26
Automatic Dimming Mirror
26
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
26
Interior Mirrors
26
Interior Rearview Mirrors
26
Manual Rearview Mirror
26
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
26
Windows
26
Power Windows
27
Sun Visors
28
Roof Sunroof
28
Head Restraints
30
Headrestraints
30
Seats and Restraints
30
Head Restraints
30
Front Seats
31
Seat Adjustment
31
Power Seat Adjustment
32
Lumbar Adjustment
33
Reclining Seatbacks
33
Memory Seats
34
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
36
Rear Seats
37
Heated Rear Seats
39
Seat Belts
40
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
41
Lap-Shoulder Belt
43
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
46
Seat Belt Extender
46
Safety System Check
46
Airbagsystem
47
Seat Belt Care
47
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a
47
Crash
47
Airbag System
47
Where Are the Airbags
49
When Should an Airbag Inflate
50
How Does an Airbag Restrain
51
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
51
What will You See after an Airbag
51
Inflates
51
Passenger Sensing System
52
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
56
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
56
Airbag System Check
57
Child Restraints
57
Older Children
57
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a
57
Crash
57
Infants and Young Children
59
Child Restraint Systems
61
Where to Put the Restraint
62
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
63
(LATCH System)
63
Crash
69
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a
69
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
70
Securing Child Restraints (with the Seat Belt in the Front Seat)
71
Storage Storage Compartments Sunglasses Storage
75
Storagecompartments
75
Storage
75
Cupholders
75
Glove Box
75
Storage Compartments
75
Sunglasses Storage
75
Additional Storage Features
76
Cargo Cover
76
Center Console Storage
76
Cover
76
Rear Compartment/Storage Panel
76
Cargo Tie-Downs
77
Convenience Net
77
Roof Rack System
77
Instruments and Controls
79
Controls
80
Heated Steering Wheel
80
Horn
80
Steering Wheel Adjustment
80
Steering Wheel Controls
80
Windshield Wiper/Washer
80
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
81
Clock
82
Compass
82
Power Outlets
82
Wireless Charging
84
Midlevel)
86
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
86
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
89
Fuel Gauge
91
Odometer
91
Speedometer
91
Tachometer
91
Trip Odometer
91
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
92
Airbag Readiness Light
93
Seat Belt Reminders
93
Charging System Light
94
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
94
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
95
Engine Light)
95
Brake System Warning Light
96
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning
97
Light
97
Electric Parking Brake Light
97
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
97
Tow/Haul Mode Light
97
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
98
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
98
Traction off Light
98
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
98
Stabilitrak off Light
99
Tire Pressure Light
99
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak
99
Light
99
Engine Oil Pressure Light
100
Low Fuel Warning Light
100
Security Light
100
Cruise Control Light
101
Front Fog Lamp Light
101
High-Beam on Light
101
Lamps on Reminder
101
Information Displays
102
And Midlevel)
102
Driver Information Center (DIC)
102
(Uplevel)
106
Driver Information Center (DIC)
106
Engine Power Messages
109
Vehicle Messages
109
Vehicle Personalization
109
Vehicle Speed Messages
109
Vehiclemessages
109
Vehiclepersonalization
109
Universal Remote System Universal Remote System
114
Programming
114
Universal Remote System
114
Universal Remote System Operation
116
Lighting
117
Exteriorlighting
117
Lighting
117
Exterior Lamp Controls
117
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
118
Automatic Headlamp System
119
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
119
Flash-To-Pass
119
Fog Lamps
120
Hazard Warning Flashers
120
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
120
Control
121
Courtesy Lamps
121
Dome Lamps
121
Instrument Panel Illumination
121
Interior Lighting
121
Reading Lamps
121
Battery Load Management
122
Entry Lighting
122
Exit Lighting
122
Lighting Features
122
Battery Power Protection
123
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
123
Introduction
124
Default Chapter
124
Infotainment System
124
Introduction
124
Overview
125
Steering Wheel Controls
126
Using the System
127
AM-FM Radio
130
Software Updates
130
HD Radio Technology
131
Radio Data System (RDS)
132
Satellite Radio
132
Audio Players
133
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
133
Multi-Band Antenna
133
Radio Reception
133
USB Port
133
Bluetooth Audio
136
Onstar System
137
Using the Navigation System
138
Maps
141
Navigation Symbols
141
Destination
142
Global Positioning System (GPS)
148
Onstar System
148
If the System Needs Service
149
Map Data Updates
149
Problems with Route Guidance
149
Vehicle Positioning
149
Database Coverage Explanations
150
Voice Recognition
150
Bluetooth (Overview)
155
Phone)
156
Apple Carplay and Android Auto
159
Settings
160
Teen Driver
166
Trademarks and License
169
Trademarks and License Agreements
169
Radio
130
Onstarsystem
137
Navigation
138
Phone
155
Settings
160
Climate Controls
178
Driving Information
185
Default Chapter
185
Driving and Operating
185
Driver Behavior
186
Driving Environment
186
Driving Information
186
Vehicle Design
186
Defensive Driving
187
Distracted Driving
187
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
187
Braking
188
Control of a Vehicle
188
Impaired Driving
188
Steering
188
Off-Road Recovery
189
Loss of Control
190
Off-Road Driving
190
Driving on Wet Roads
193
Hill and Mountain Roads
194
Winter Driving
194
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
195
Vehicle Load Limits
196
Ignition Positions
199
New Vehicle Break-In
199
Starting and Operating
199
Starting the Engine
201
Stop/Start System
202
Winter Cover
202
Engine Heater
204
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
205
Shifting into Park
205
Engine Exhaust
206
Extended Parking
206
Parking over Things that Burn
206
Shifting out of Park
206
Automatic Transmission
207
Running the Vehicle While Parked
207
Manual Mode
209
Tow/Haul Mode
209
All-Wheel Drive
210
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
210
Drive Systems
210
Electric Parking Brake
211
Brake Assist
212
Control
212
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
212
Ride Control Systems
212
Cruise Control
216
Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera)
218
Driver Assistance Systems
226
Assistance Systems for Parking or
228
Backing
228
Assistance Systems for Driving
231
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
231
System
231
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
233
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)
234
System
234
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
236
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
236
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
238
Prohibited Fuels
240
Recommended Fuel (LYX - 1.5L L4 Turbo Engine)
240
Top Tier Fuel
240
Filling the Tank
241
Fuel Additives
241
Fuels in Foreign Countries
241
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
242
Engineexhaust
206
Automatictransmission
207
Brakes
210
Cruisecontrol
216
Driverassistancesystems
226
Fuel
240
General Information
251
Default Chapter
251
Vehicle Care
251
General Information
252
California Proposition 65 Warning
252
Requirements
252
Accessories and Modifications
253
Vehicle Checks
253
Doing Your Own Service Work
253
Hood
253
Engine Compartment Overview
255
Engine Oil
256
Engine Oil Life System
258
Automatic Transmission Fluid
259
Engine Air Filter Life System
259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
259
Cooling System
261
Engine Overheating
263
Washer Fluid
264
Brakes
265
Brake Fluid
266
Battery - North America
267
All-Wheel Drive
267
Starter Switch Check
267
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
268
Equipped)
268
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism
268
Check
268
Wiper Blade Replacement
268
Windshield Replacement
269
Gas Strut(S)
270
Bulb Replacement
271
Front Headlamp Aiming
271
Halogen Bulbs
271
Headlamp Aiming
271
Headlamps
271
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
271
Lighting
271
LED Lighting
271
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
272
Taillamps
272
Electrical System
273
Electrical System Overload
273
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
274
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
275
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
277
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
279
License Plate Lamp
273
Wheels and Tires
280
Tires
280
All-Season Tires
281
Winter Tires
281
Tire Sidewall Labeling
281
Tire Designations
283
Tire Terminology and Definitions
284
Tire Pressure
286
Tire Pressure Monitor System
287
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
287
Tire Inspection
291
Tire Rotation
291
When It Is Time for New Tires
292
Buying New Tires
293
Different Size Tires and Wheels
294
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
294
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
295
Wheel Replacement
295
Tire Chains
296
If a Tire Goes Flat
296
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
298
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
303
Tire Changing
303
Compact Spare Tire
308
Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America
309
Towing the Vehicle
311
Recreational Vehicle Towing
313
Appearance Care
315
Exterior Care
315
Interior Care
319
Floor Mats
322
Service and Maintenance
323
Technical Data
335
Customer Information
339
Customerinformation
339
Customer Information
339
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
339
Customer Assistance Offices
341
(TTY) Users
341
Online Owner Center
341
Program
342
Roadside Assistance Program
342
Scheduling Service Appointments
343
Courtesy Transportation Program
344
Collision Damage Repair
345
Publication Ordering Information
346
Reportingsafetydefects
347
Reporting Safety Defects
347
Radio Frequency Statement
347
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
347
States Government
347
Cybersecurity
348
Motors
348
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
348
Event Data Recorders
349
Infotainment System
349
Onstar
349
Onstar
350
Connected Services
355
Index
358
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GMC CHEVROLET Equinox 2021 Specifications
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Model
CHEVROLET Equinox 2021
Category
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Language
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