Chevrolet EQUINOX 2011 User Manual

Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Equinox. More detailed information can be found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Remote Keyless Entry

Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . .4

Power Door Locks/Door Opening 4

Rear Door Safety Locks . . . . . . .4

Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel . .5

Exterior/Interior Lighting . . . . . . .6

Power Programmable Liftgate . . .6

Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .7

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

DVD Entertainment System . . .10 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .10

Bluetooth System . . . . . . . . . . .10

Navigation Entertainment

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Passenger Presence System . .11

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Driver Information Center . . . . .12

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Automatic Transmission

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

StabiliTrak/Traction

Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Roof Rack Cross Rails . . . . . . .15

Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . .15

Recreational Vehicle Towing . . .15

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .16

Chevrolet Owner Center . . . . . .16

This

Important

Information To Be

REMOVED

AND READ

BY THE

CUSTOMER

Turn Signal Lever/

Exterior Lamp Control

Instrument

Cluster

Tilt/Telescopic

Steering Wheel Lever

Windshield

Wipers Lever

Instrument Panel

Illumination Control

Cruise Control

Buttons

Instrument Panel

Safety Belt Reminder

Check Engine Low Tire Pressure Brake System

Warning

Antilock Brake System Warning

Charging System Oil Pressure Airbag Readiness Security Fog Lamps

Cruise Control On/Set Traction Control Off StabiliTrak/Traction

Control Off StabiliTrak/Traction

Control Warning Lights On

Audio Steering

Wheel Controls✦

Symbols

Express-Down

Power Windows (All)

Note: Refer to your Owner Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster, as well as what to do to ensure safety and prevent damage.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Audio System/

Navigation

System✦

POWER

DOOR LOCKS

BUTTON

StabiliTrak

Button

Center Vent Open/Close

Control

Accessory

Power Outlet

Rear Door

Safety Locks

Button

Hazard

Warning

Flashers Button

Driver

Information

Center Controls

✦ denotes optional equipment

Climate Controls/

Heated Seat

Buttons✦

Center Vent Open/Close

Control

Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

Remote Vehicle Start

(optional)

During a remote start, the vehicle’s manual climate control system will operate at the same setting as when the vehicle was last turned off, or the automatic climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on outside temperature.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. (Transmitter range depends on operating conditions.)

2. Press and release the Lock button on the transmitter.

3. Immediately press and hold the Remote Start button for at least two seconds. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will light and remain on while the engine is running. The engine will continue running for 10 minutes.

4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended once.

Before driving, insert the key in the ignition and turn it to the On position.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm

Press and release to locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound.

Press and hold to activate the alarm. The turn signal lamps will flash and the horn will sound until the button is pressed again or the ignition is turned on.

Remote Vehicle Start

Use to start the engine from outside the vehicle. See below for more information.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Power Door Locks/Door Opening

• Press the power door Unlock/ Lock buttons located just below the radio controls on the center of the instrument panel to unlock or lock all doors. When

using this Lock button, use care to avoid engaging the adjacent Hazard/Flasher button.

• Pull the inside door handle to unlock a door; pull the handle again to open the door.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

Unlock

Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors and the liftgate.

Lock

Press to lock all doors and the liftgate. The driver’s door will not lock if open.

TIP: The unlock and lock settings can be changed in the Vehicle Settings menu by using the audio system controls.

Liftgate

Press to open/stop/close the power liftgate (optional).

Rear Door Safety Locks

• Press the rear door Safety Locks button located on the center of the instrument panel to prevent the rear doors from opening from the inside. Press again for normal operation.

See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Seat Adjustments

A. Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment

Lift the handle under the front of the seat to manually slide the seat forward or rearward.

B. Seat Height Adjustment

Press the vertical control to raise or lower the seat.

C. Lumbar Adjustment

Press the horizontal control to adjust the amount of lumbar support.

D. Seatback Recline Adjustment

Lift the lever to manually recline or raise the seatback.

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

• With the vehicle in Park, push down the lever on the left side of the steering column to adjust the steering wheel. The steering wheel can then be moved up or down and in or out. After adjustment, pull up the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.

Manual Driver’s Seat

Power Driver’s Seat (optional)

Rear Seat

A. Seat Adjustment

Move the front horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward and to raise, lower or tilt the seat.

B. Seatback Recline Adjustment

Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback.

C. Lumbar Adjustment

Press the rear horizontal control to adjust the amount of lumbar support.

A. Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment

Lift the bar under the front of the seat to manually slide the seat forward or rearward.

B. Folding/Reclining Seatback

Lift the lever on top of each seatback to fold down the seatback.

Lift and hold the lever to adjust the seat back to any of three recline positions.

See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.

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