2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the handle to the
left and pull the glove box door down until it
stops and is fully open.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders located at the lower
front of the center console armrest and a molded
cupholder on the oor of the center console.
To use the cupholders on the armrest, pull the
tray forward. There are two cupholders located at
the rear of the center console. Pull downward
on the lid to use the cupholders.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center console armrest
with storage area. Use the lever on the front of
the console to open it.
Garment Hooks
Your vehicle has a garment hook located on
the rear headliner of the vehicle.
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Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of
your vehicle that is longer or wider than
the luggage carrier — like paneling,
plywood, a mattress and so forth — the
wind can catch it as you drive along. This
can cause you to lose control. What you
are carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other drivers
to have a collision, and of course damage
your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never
carry something longer or wider than the
luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.
A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top
of your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side
rails attached to the roof, sliding crossrails, if
equipped, and places to use for tying things down.These let you load some things on top of your
vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer
than the luggage carrier.
The roof rack crossrails can be locked in
four positions only.
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Press the lever down and align the crossrails
on both sides with the holes on the siderails.
Move the crossrail by hand. There will be a
notable click as the pins align into the holes
locking the crossrail into place.
Make sure lever is in the down position, and
that you are not able to slide the crossrail with
your hand when properly in place.To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end
levers of the crossrail to the upright position.
This will release the pins from the holes in the
siderail. You will be able to move the crossrail
into a new position.
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Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier
that weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or
hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may
damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it
rests on the slats as far forward as possible
and against the side rails, making sure to
fasten it securely.
Do not stand on plastic lower body panel when
loading cargo on the luggage carrier.
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity
when loading your vehicle. For more information
on vehicle capacity and loading, seeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 315.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are
driving, check now and then to make sure
the luggage carrier crossrails are locked and
cargo is still securely fastened.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, lock one
crossrail at the rear most position on the siderails
and lock the other crossrail above the opening
of the rear door to reduce wind noise.Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo
cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be
adjusted into three positions.
There may also be a ip panel towards the front of
the cargo cover. You may have to move this panel
upward in order to gain access to the cargo cover.
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To use the panel in the lower position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
lower guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down on the back of the panel to lock
it in place.
The panel can be used in this position if you
need additional space above the panel. Place
the cargo on top of the panel in this position.
{CAUTION:
If you were to carry things on the
adjustable panel when it is in the upper
(cargo cover) or center positions, during
a sudden vehicle movement or a crash,
those things could be thrown around
in the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. When it is in the upper or center
position, always secure any cargo on
the oor beneath the panel/cover.
To use the panel in the center position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
middle guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back
of the panel to lock it in place.
The panel can be used in this position when
you have to place a at or spare tire in the
rear cargo area.
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To use the panel in the upper position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
top guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back
of the panel to lock it in place.
This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear
area. The panel may be installed either carpet
or plastic side up. The panel may also be used as
a table in this position. SeeTable on page 142
for more information.
Rear Seat Armrest
Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest
that contains two cupholders. To access the
cupholders, pull the armrest down from the
rear seatback.
Table
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo
cover that also functions as a table. The maximum
load for the table is 100 lbs. distributed (45 kg).
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To set up the table, do the following:
1. With the adjustable panel in the upper
position pull rearward to position it for use
as a table. The plastic side should be up.
2. Turn the knob to release the leg from the
plastic side of the table and turn the leg
outward.
3. Set the table leg onto the liftgate lock striker
at the rear edge of the vehicle.
Make sure to place the table leg securely onto the
liftgate lock striker.
Notice:Driving with the panel extended into
the table position could damage your vehicle.
Always have the panel in the stored position
while you are driving.
Notice:Placing hot items on the surface of
the table could damage it. Always be sure that
the items that are placed on the surface of
the table are of moderate temperature.
There are four hooks located on the table that can
be used for grocery bags.Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net to
prevent items from rolling under the rear seat.
There may also be four convenience net tie-downs.
Two tie-downs are located on the side trim just
behind the rear seat and the other two are located
on the oor at the rear of the cargo area.
Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie-downs in the rear of your
vehicle that allow you to strap cargo in and keep
it from moving.
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Sunroof
If the vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, the
controls to operate it are located on the headliner
above the rearview mirror. The ignition must
be in RUN or ACC, or Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) must be active, to operate the
sunroof. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 116for more information.
To express-open the
sunroof glass panel
and sunshade, press
the switch rearward
and release it.To stop the sunroof before it is completely open,
press the switch rearward again. The sunshade
cannot be closed with the sunroof open.
To close the sunroof, press forward and hold the
switch until the sunroof stops, lifts and seals
at the back of the sunroof glass. Press forward
on the switch again, to make sure the sunroof is
fully closed
To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down
on the front of the switch. Push up on the front
of the switch to close it.
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