2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX ignition

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to
turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position.
The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
The ignition key should come out only in LOCK.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your
vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be
damaged. Make sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Be ready to apply the regular brake at
once should the vehicle begin to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability:
With the engine running and transaxle in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure
from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the
vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to
PARK (P). Then release the parking brake
followed by the regular brake.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service
is required.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush
any corrosive materials from the underbody.
Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where
mud and other debris can collect.
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Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 182
Fuel......................................................... 191
Speedometer........................................... 173
Tachometer.............................................. 173
Garment Hooks........................................... 137
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 335
Specications........................................... 335
Gate Ajar Light............................................ 190
Glove Box................................................... 137
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 461
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 150
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamps.................................................. 158
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 160
Bulb Replacement.................................... 375
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 159
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 153Headlamps (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 376
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 376
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 152
On Reminder........................................... 159
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater......................................................... 165
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................ 9
Highbeam On Light..................................... 189
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 308
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 308
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 340
Release................................................... 340
Horn............................................................ 150
How to Use This Manual ................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 24
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Ignition Positions......................................... 115
Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 390
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