2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

AUTO LOCK
This feature allows you to select when the
vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 105
for more information.
Press the vehicle information button until AUTO
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default):The vehicle’s
doors automatically lock when the doors are
closed and the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
AT VEHICLE SPEED:The vehicle’s doors
automatically lock when the vehicle speed is
above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
AUTO UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not
to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature.
It also allows you to select which doors and
when the doors will automatically unlock. See
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 105
for more information.
Press the vehicle information button until AUTO
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the driver’s door
will unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK:Only the driver’s door will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors will unlock
when the key is taken out of the ignition.
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ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
You will not receive feedback when locking
the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the
doors are open. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 97for more
information.
Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when you press
the lock button on the RKE transmitter.LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps will ash
when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter.
HORN ONLY:The horn will sound on the second
press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default):The exterior
lamps will ash when you press the lock button
on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will
sound when the lock button is pressed again
within ve seconds of the previous command.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when unlocking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. You will
not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 97for more information.
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Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information button
to scroll through the following settings:
LIGHTS OFF:The exterior lamps will not ash
when you press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter.
LIGHTS ON (default):The exterior lamps will
ash when you press the unlock button on
the RKE transmitter.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.DELAY LOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not
the locking of the vehicle’s doors will be delayed.
The locking of the vehicle’s doors is delayed
for up to 10 seconds after a power door lock
switch is pressed when a door is open, or after
the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed
while a door is open. The key must be out of
the ignition for this feature to work. SeeDelayed
Locking on page 105for more information.
Press the vehicle information button until DELAY
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no delayed locking of
the vehicle’s doors.
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ON (default):The locking of the vehicle’s doors
will be delayed by 10 seconds after a power
door lock switch is pressed when a door is open,
or the lock button on the RKE transmitter is
pressed while a door is open.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
EXIT LIGHTING
If it is dark enough outside, this feature allows
you to select the amount of time you want
the exterior lamps to remain on. This happens
after the key is turned from RUN to LOCK.
Press the vehicle information button until EXIT
LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information button
to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The exterior lamps will not turn on.
30 SECONDS (default):The exterior lamps will
stay on for 30 seconds.1 MINUTE:The exterior lamps will stay on for
one minute.
2 MINUTES:The exterior lamps will stay on for
two minutes.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
APPROACH LIGHTING
This feature allows you to select whether or not
to have the exterior lights turn on briey during low
light periods after unlocking the vehicle using
the RKE transmitter.
Press the vehicle information button until
APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC
display. Press the set/reset button to access the
settings for this feature. Then press the vehicle
information button to scroll through the following
settings:
OFF:The exterior lights will not turn on when you
unlock the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
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ON (default):If it is dark enough outside, the
exterior lights will turn on briey when you unlock
the vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until
the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
or the vehicle is no longer off. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 97
for more information.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
CHIME VOLUME
This feature allows you to select the volume level
of the chime.
Press the vehicle information button until CHIME
VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
NORMAL (default):The chime volume will be set
to a normal level.LOUD:The chime volume will be set to a
loud level.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE START
If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to
turn the remote start off or on. The remote
start feature allows you to start the engine from
outside of the vehicle using your RKE transmitter.
See “Remote Vehicle Start” underRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 97
for more information.
Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE
START appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:The remote start feature will be disabled.
ON (default):The remote start feature will
be enabled.
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NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
FACTORY SETTINGS
This feature allows you to set all of the
personalization features back to their factory
default settings.
Press the vehicle information button until
FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC
display. Press the set/reset button to access the
settings for this feature. Then press the vehicle
information button to scroll through the following
settings:
RESTORE ALL (default):The personalization
features will be set to their factory default settings.
DO NOT RESTORE:The personalization
features will not be set to their factory default
settings.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS
This feature allows you to exit the feature
settings menu.
Press the vehicle information button until
FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS
VTO EXIT
appears in the DIC display. Press the set/reset
button to exit the menu.
If you do not exit, pressing the vehicle information
button again will return you to the beginning of
the vehicle information menu.
Exiting the Feature Settings Menu
The feature settings menu will be exited when any
of the following occurs:
The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
The vehicle is no longer in RUN.
The trip/fuel DIC button is pressed.
The end of the feature settings menu is
reached and exited.
A 40 second time period has elapsed with no
selection made.
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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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