2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX check engine

If the engine oil life system is ever reset
accidentally, you must service your vehicle within
3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.
Remember to reset the oil life system whenever
the oil is changed. SeeEngine Oil Life System
on page 347for information on the Engine Oil
Life System and resetting the system.
When the change engine oil light and/or
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears,
certain services, checks, and inspections are
required. Required services are described in the
following for “MaintenanceI” and “MaintenanceII.”
Generally, it is recommended that your rst
service be MaintenanceI, your second service
be MaintenanceII, and that you alternate
MaintenanceIand MaintenanceIIthereafter.
However, in some cases, MaintenanceIImay
be required more often.MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
light/message comes on within 10 months since
the vehicle was purchased or MaintenanceII
was performed.
MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the
light/message comes on 10 months or more
since the last service or if the light/message
has not come on at all for one year.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 344. Reset oil life
system. SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 347.An Emission Control
Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (k).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 349.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection
and Rotation on page 396and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a
Month on page 445.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid
as needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (g).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (j).•
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(h)Change automatic transaxle uid if the vehicle
is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C)
or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police,
or delivery service.
(i)Drain, ush, and rell cooling system.
This service can be complex; you should
have your dealer perform this service. See
Engine Coolant on page 352 for what to use.
Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and ller neck. Pressure test
the cooling system and pressure cap.
(j)Check system for interference or binding and
for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have
high effort or excessive wear.(k)A uid loss in any vehicle system could
indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired and the uid level checked.
Add uid if needed.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the lter at each engine oil change.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once. Whenever any uids or lubricants
are added to your vehicle, make sure they are
the proper ones, as shown inRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 448.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood
checks at each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper
oil if necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 344
for further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper
level can cause damage to your engine
not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary.
SeeEngine Coolant on page 352for further
details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and
add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures.
Do not forget to check the spare tire. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 390. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 404.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life
System service notication. Check the tires for
wear and, if necessary, rotate the tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 396.
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At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the
regular brake. SeeParking Brake on page 122.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready
to turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The
vehicle should start only in PARK (P) or
NEUTRAL (N). If the vehicle starts in any
other position, contact your GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 122.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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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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C
Calibration..........................................129, 131
California Fuel............................................. 336
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 334
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 434
Carbon Monoxide..............107, 127, 310, 322
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 421
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 282
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 282
Cargo Lamp................................................ 162
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 143
CD, MP3 ............................................253, 260
Center Console Storage Area...................... 137
Chains, Tire................................................. 403
Check
Engine Light............................................ 183
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 340
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 426
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 57
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position.......................................... 64
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position................................. 66
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 165
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 424
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 422
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 418
Finish Care.............................................. 422
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 417
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 421
Leather.................................................... 420
Tires........................................................ 425
Underbody Maintenance........................... 425
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 422
Weatherstrips........................................... 421
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 423
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Door
Ajar Light................................................. 190
Delayed Locking...................................... 105
Locks....................................................... 104
Power Door Locks................................... 105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 105
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 106
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 25
Seat Height Adjuster.................................... 9
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 192
DIC Operation and Displays..................... 193
DIC Vehicle Personalization..................... 207
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 198
Driving
At Night................................................... 300
City.......................................................... 305
Defensive................................................. 284
Drunken................................................... 285
Freeway................................................... 306
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 308
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 302Driving (cont.)
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 315
Winter...................................................... 310
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System............. 269
E
Electric Power Management........................ 162
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 428
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 431
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 429
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 429
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 429
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 349
Battery..................................................... 368
Change Engine Oil Light.......................... 187
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 183
Coolant.................................................... 352
Coolant Heater......................................... 118
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