2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX clock

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane, or
a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a
child darts out from between parked cars and
stops right in front of you. You can avoid these
problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That
is the time for evasive action — steering around
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply your brakes.
SeeBraking on page 288. It is better to remove
as much speed as you can from a possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, to the
left or right depending on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very
quickly without removing either hand. But you
have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided
the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged
fuel door on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly
counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if
the cap is released too soon, it will spring back
to the right.
{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something
ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel
can spray out on you if you open the fuel
cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely
in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll
the tank and wait a few seconds after you have
nished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. SeeWashing Your Vehicle on page 422.
When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it
clicks. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has
been left off or improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 183.
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1. You can remove the
coolant surge tank
pressure cap
when the cooling
system, including
the coolant
surge tank pressure
cap and upper
radiator hose,
is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
about one-quarter of a turn. If you hear a
hiss, wait for that to stop. This will allow
any pressure still left to be vented out the
discharge hose.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly,
and remove it.3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper
DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture, to the
COLD FILL line.
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6. Press the clip (A)
on the electrical
connector when
replacing the
low-beam or
high-beam bulb, then
pull it straight off.
Turn the bulb retaining ring (B)
counterclockwise to remove it and then
pull the bulb assembly straight out.
For all other bulbs, turn the socket
counterclockwise and pull it out from the
headlamp assembly. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socket.
7. Push the new bulb into the socket and
reinstall the socket into the headlamp
assembly by turning it clockwise.
For the low-beam or high-beam bulb, install
the new bulb being sure to align the notches
in the bulb with the notches in the headlamp
assembly.8. Place the retaining ring over the bulb/socket
and turn it clockwise to tighten it and secure
the bulb/socket.
9. Connect the electrical connector.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
headlamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
D. Back-Up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 107
for more information.
2. Remove the taillamp
screw covers and
then remove the
two screws.3. Carefully slide the
taillamp assembly
outward to clear the
stud (see arrow)
and then rearward
and away from
the body of
the vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
disconnect it from the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp housing
and turn it clockwise to secure.
8. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of the
license plate lamps to the liftgate handle.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp down
through the liftgate opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking Lamp 194 N/A
Front Sidemarker Lamp 168
Front Turn Signal Lamp 1156 N/A
License Plate Lamp 9421330
Low/High-Beam Lamp 9007
Rear Sidemarker Lamp W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp 1157
Stoplamp/Taillamp 1157
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 439for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and
are removed in different ways. For proper type and
length, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 449.
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5. Remove the
wing-bolt holding
the jack and
then remove it.
6. Remove the hook and loop fastener straps
holding the bag containing the wheel wrench.
Remove the wheel wrench from the bag.
7. Extend the socket portion of the wrench from
the handle.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
You must take off the wheel cover or center cap,
if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.1. Loosen all
ve plastic caps
by turning the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise.
Do not try to remove
plastic caps from
the cover or
center cap.
2. Pull the cover or center cap away from
the wheel.
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel
nuts. Do not remove them yet.
4. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack bolt
head and turn the wheel wrench clockwise.
That will raise the lift head a little.
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{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a at
tire. If it is used for anything else, you or
others could be badly injured or killed if
the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the jack
provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room for
the road tire to clear the ground.
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