Chevrolet Equinox 2005 Get To Know Manual
Pre-production model shown. Actual production vehicle may vary.
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Manual Driver’s Seat Height and
Recliner Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Six-Way Power Driver’s Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Fold-Down Front Passenger Seatback . . . . . . . .5
Multi-Flex™ Split-Folding and
Sliding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Child Safety Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ashtray and Lighter Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Equinox. Please read this information and your Owner
Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the
features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.
Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
AM/FM Radio with CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Six-Disc CD Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
MP3 Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Steering Wheel Radio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Multifunction Cargo Panel/Security Cover . . .14
All-Wheel Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(“Check Engine” Light) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Instrument Panel
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Getting to Know Your Equinox
A. Power Mirror Control
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
C. Instrument Panel Cluster
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
E. Traction Control System Button
F. Air Outlets
G.Hazard Warning Flashers
H. Audio System
I. Glove Box
J. Cruise Control System Buttons
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
K. Hood Release
L. Horn
M.Ignition Switch
N. Climate Control System
O.Shift Lever
Instrument Panel Cluster
B
A
C
D
Your vehicle’s instrument panel is
equipped with this cluster or one very
similar to it.
The instrument panel cluster includes
these key features:
A. Fuel Gauge
B. Speedometer
C. Tachometer
D. Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
IMPORTANT:The instrument panel
cluster is designed to let you know
about many important aspects of
your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and
become familiar with the information
being relayed to you by the lights,
gauges and indicators, as well as
what action can be taken to ensure
safety and to prevent damage.
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4
Getting to Know Your Equinox
Manual Driver’s Seat Height
and Recliner Adjustments
(if equipped)
A
B
The manual driver’s seat height adjustment and recliner controls are located
on the left side of the seat cushion.
Raise the seat
• Ratchet the height adjustment lever
(see “A” above) upward until reaching
the desired height.
Lower the seat
• Ratchet the lever downward until
reaching the preferred height.
Recline the seatback
• Lift the recliner lever (see “B” above)
and move the seatback to the desired
position.
• Release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Six-Way Power Driver’s Seat
(if equipped)
The six-way power driver’s seat control
is located on the left side of the seat
cushion. The seat cushion can be
raised, lowered, and moved forward or
rearward by moving this control in the
desired direction.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Driver’s Seat Lumbar Support
(if equipped)
The driver’s seat lumbar control is located
on the front-right side of the seat cushion.
Adjust lumbar support
• Turn the control knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Heated Seats (if equipped)
This feature allows you to heat the driver and/or front-passenger seat. The controls are located on the outboard sides
of the front seats.
Turn on the heated seat(s)
• Press the forward part of the switch
once to select the “High” heat setting.
Press it twice for the “Low” setting.
Turn off the heated seat(s)
• Press the rearward part of the switch.
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Fold-Down Front Passenger
Seatback
The front passenger seatback can be
folded flat, allowing you to carry extralong cargo, such as skis, lumber, or an
eight-foot ladder.
The back of the seat has a durable plastic surface that can be used as a desk
or table when the vehicle is stationary.
Fold the seatback forward
• Lift the release bar (shown below)
located under the front of the seat
cushion.
• Slide the seat completely rearward,
and then release the bar.
• Push and pull on the seat to ensure it
is locked in place.
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