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
2
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)
3
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
4
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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