2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX steering wheel

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment
on page 169.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 172.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 153.
E. Driver Information Center Controls. See
DIC Operation and Displays on page 193.
F. Hazard Warning Flashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 150.
G. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 175.
H. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Buttons. See
Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 155. Fog
Lamps Button. SeeFog Lamps on page 160.
I. Power Mirror Control. SeeOutside Power
Mirrors on page 132.
J. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 161.K. Cruise Controls. SeeCruise Control
on page 155.
L. Tilt Wheel. SeeTilt Wheel on page 151.
M. Horn. SeeHorn on page 150.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 280.
O. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s)
on page 215.
P. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 123.
Q. Traction Control System (TCS) Button. See
Traction Control System (TCS) on page 291.
R. Power Window Switches. SeePower
Windows on page 110.
S. Climate Control System. SeeClimate
Control System on page 165. Heated Seat
Buttons (If Equipped). SeeHeated Seats
on page 10.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 137.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning ashers let you warn others.
They also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash
on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.
Your hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key is
not in the ignition switch.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them up
at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on your
steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
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Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel that allows you to
adjust the steering wheel.
The lever to tilt the steering wheel is located on
the left side of the steering column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and push
the lever down. Then, move the steering wheel
to a comfortable position and pull the lever
up rmly to lock the column in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
GTurn and Lane-Change Signals. See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 152.
23Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
on page 152.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 153.
OExterior Lamp Control. SeeHeadlamps
on page 158.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
The cruise control
buttons are located
on the left side of
the steering wheel.
J(On/Off):Press this button to turn the cruise
control system on and off. The indicator light is on
when cruise control is on and turns off when
cruise control is off.
+RES (Resume):Press this button to resume a
set speed and to accelerate the speed.
SET−(Set):Press this button to set a speed and
to decrease the speed.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Setting Cruise Control
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed.
1. Press the on/off button to turn cruise control on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press the SET−button and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the cruise control
shuts off.
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If the vehicle is in cruise control and the Traction
Control System (TCS) begins to limit wheel
spin, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 291. When road conditions allow,
the cruise control can be used again.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brakes. This
shuts off the cruise control. The cruise symbol
in the instrument panel cluster will also go
off indicating cruise is no longer engaged.
To return to your previously set speed, you do
not need to go through the set process again.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h)
or more, press the +RES button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous
set speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small amounts,
press the +RES button. Each time you do
this, you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until the desired lower speed
is reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, push
the SET−button on the steering wheel
briey. Each time you do this, the vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down to the cruise control speed you set
earlier. However, if you use the accelerator to
increase the vehicle’s speed for approximately
60 seconds, cruise control will disengage.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain your vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear to limit the vehicle’s speed. Of course,
applying the brakes ends cruise control. Many
drivers nd this to be too much trouble and do not
use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Press the On/Off button on the steering wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When the cruise control or the ignition is turned
off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Headlamps
The exterior lamp control is located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
O(Exterior Lamp Control):Turn the control
with this symbol on it to operate the exterior lamps.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving
on page 284. By taking a few moments to read
this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort,
as well as take advantage of its features.
While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio
system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers.
Then, when driving conditions permit, you can
tune to your favorite stations using the presets and
steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 284.
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Here are some ways in which you can help avoid
distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting your
favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and
adjusting the speakers. Then, when driving
conditions permit, you can tune to your favorite
radio stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls if the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD
player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way
radio, make sure that it can be added by
checking with your dealer. Also, check federal
rules covering mobile radio and telephone
units. If sound equipment can be added, it is
very important to do it properly. Added sound
equipment may interfere with the operation of
your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other systems,
and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of sound
equipment that has been added.Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the
audio system can be played even after the
ignition is turned off. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 116for more information.Setting the Time (Without Date
Display)
If your vehicle has an AM/FM base radio with a
single CD player and preset buttons numbered one
through six, the radio will have a clock button
for setting the time. You can set the time by
following these steps:
1. Press the clock button until the hour numbers
begin ashing on the display. Press the clock
button a second time and the minute
numbers will begin ashing on the display.
2. While either the hour or the minute numbers
are ashing, turn the tune knob, located on
the upper right side of the radio, clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the time. Instead of using the tune knob, you
can also press the SEEK, FWD (forward),
or REV (reverse) buttons to adjust the time.
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