Chevrolet Equinox 2013 Get To Know Manual
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Instrument Panel .............2
Remote Keyless Entry
Transmitter .................4
Rear Door Safety Locks .......4
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel ..4
Driver’s Seat Adjustments ......5
Rear Seat Adjustments ........6
Exterior/Interior Lighting .......6
Wipers and Washers ..........7
Power Programmable Liftgate ...7
Audio System ...............8
Bluetooth System ...........10
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . 10
Chevrolet MyLink ............11
Navigation System ..........13
Rear Seat Entertainment
System ....................13
Cruise Control ..............14
Forward Collision Alert/
Lane Departure Warning ......14
Accessory Power Outlets .....15
Passenger Presence System ..15
Parking Brake ..............15
Wind Noise ................15
Driver Information Center .....16
Vehicle Personalization .......16
Climate Controls ............17
Automatic Transmission
Features ..................18
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Systems ............18
Roof Rack Cross Rails .......19
Tire Pressure Monitor ........19
Engine Oil Life System .......19
Refueling the Vehicle ........19
Roadside Assistance .........20
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OnStar Mobile Apps .........20
Chevrolet Owner Center ......20
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
Express-Down
Power
Windows (All)
Power Door
Locks Button
Turn Signal Lever/
Exterior Lamp Control
Instrument
Cluster
Windshield
Wipers Lever
2
Cruise Control
Symbols
Safety Belt
Reminder
Check Engine
Low Tire Pressure
Brake System
Warning
Buttons
Instrument Panel
Illumination Control
Antilock Brake
System Warning
Charging System
Oil Pressure
Airbag Readiness
Security
Fog Lamps
Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Lever
Cruise Control On/Set
Traction Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Off
StabiliTrak/Traction
Control Warning
Lights On
Audio Steering
Wheel ControlsF
Audio System/
Navigation
SystemF
Power Door
Locks Button
Hazard Warning
Flashers Button
Rear Door
Safety Locks
Button
Climate Controls/
Heated Seat
ButtonsF
StabiliTrak
Center Vent
Open/Close
Control
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.
LTZ model shown
F Optional equipment
eco
Button
Button
Accessory
Power
Outlet
Driver
Information
Center Controls
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Center Vent
Open/Close
Control
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
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).
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will ash and the
horn will sound.
Press and hold to activate the alarm. The
turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
sound until the button is pressed again or
the ignition is turned on.
REAR DOOR SAFETY LOCKS
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and
then press and hold the button to start
the engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn the ignition to the
On position.
– The engine will run for 10 minutes.
Repeat these steps for a 10-minute time
extension.
– Only two remote starts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
– Press and hold the button to cancel
a remote start.
Note: Open the Vehicle Settings in the
Conguration menu to have the heated seatsF
turn on during a remote start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
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.
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.
F Optional equipment
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DRIVER’S SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
Manual Driver’s Seat
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
A B C
D
Lift the lever to manually recline or raise
the seatback.
Power Driver’s SeatF 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 B C
Memory Driver’s SeatF
Set Memory Positions
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and power outside mirrors to the desired position.
2. Press and hold the MEM button and button 1 on the outboard side of the driver’s seat
until a beep sounds.
3. Repeat these steps using button 2 for a second driver.
Recall Memory Positions
Press and hold button 1 or 2 until the memory position is reached.
The memory positions also can be programmed using the Vehicle Settings menu to be
recalled automatically.
F Optional equipment
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner Manual.
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REAR SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
A B
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Automatic Headlamp System
Rotate the outer band to operate the
exterior lamps.
TIP: Push the lever to turn on the high beam
headlamps; pull the lever to return to low beam
operation. Pull the lever to activate the ash-to-
pass feature.
Instrument Panel Lighting
The control knob is located on the left side
of the instrument panel.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamps are controlled by a
three-position switch on the front overhead
console.
Note: The second-row dome lamps also can be
turned on/off using the buttons by the lamps.
Headlamps
Manual operation of the headlamps.
Parking Lamps
Manual operation of the parking lamps.
AUTO Automatic Headlamp System
Activates the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps
and other exterior lamps at night or when
necessary.
Off/On
Fog Lamps (optional)
Rotate the inner band to turn the fog lamps
on or off.
Instrument Panel Brightness
Turn the knob to increase or decrease
the instrument panel lighting.
Dome Lamp Override/Off
Door Open (Default position)
On
See Lighting in your Owner Manual.
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