2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

Choose a reputable collision repair facility for
your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer
or a private collision repair facility to x the
damage, make sure you are comfortable with
them. Remember, you will have to feel
comfortable with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work will
be performed on your vehicle. If you have a
question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that your vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends that you
take an active role in its repair. If you have
a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take
your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required
replacement collision parts be original equipment
parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts
will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you
must live with the repair. Depending on your
policy limits, your insurance company may
initially value the repair using aftermarket parts.
Discuss this with your repair professional,
and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if
your vehicle is leased you may be obligated
to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM
parts, even if your insurance coverage does
not pay the full cost.
If another party’s insurance company is paying
for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept
a repair valuation based on that insurance
company’s collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control of the repair
and parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it nds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that
your vehicle has a safety defect, you should
immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly
hope you will notify General Motors. Please call
the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit
repair service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis
and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, the service bulletin reference
number can be obtained by contacting your
General Motors dealer or by calling
1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
This reference number is needed to order
the service bulletin from Helm, Inc.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US +
Processing Fee
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for
owners and intended to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The owner
manual will include the Maintenance Schedule
for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US +
Processing Fee
Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US +
Processing Fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are
available for current and past model GM vehicles.
To request an order form, please specify year
and model name of the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices
are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents
are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 333
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 164
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 89
Additives, Fuel............................................ 336
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 428
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 349
Air Conditioning........................................... 165
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 175
Readiness Light....................................... 174
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module
(SDM)...................................................... 469
Airbag System............................................... 72
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 80
Passenger Sensing System....................... 82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 79
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 80Airbag System (cont.)
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 78
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 75
All-Wheel Drive........................................... 374
All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System.................... 293
All-Wheel-Drive Service Light....................... 189
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 289
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 180
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 424
Care of Safety Belts................................ 421
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 426
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 422
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 417
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 418
Finish Care.............................................. 422
Finish Damage......................................... 425
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 421
Leather.................................................... 420
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 425
Tires........................................................ 425
Underbody Maintenance........................... 425
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 426
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 422
Weatherstrips........................................... 421
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 423
Ashtray(s).................................................... 165
Audio System(s).......................................... 215
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 280
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 282
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 282
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual................................ 269
Radio with CD................................219, 224
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 235
Setting the Time..............................216, 217
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 279
Understanding Radio Reception............... 281
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 160
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 352
Operation................................................. 119B
Battery........................................................ 368
Electric Power Management..................... 162
Run-Down Protection............................... 163
Battery Warning Light.................................. 178
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 307
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 289
Emergencies............................................ 291
Parking.................................................... 122
System Warning Light.............................. 178
Brakes........................................................ 365
Braking....................................................... 288
Braking in Emergencies............................... 291
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 114
Bulb Replacement....................................... 375
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 376
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps........... 376
License Plate Lamps................................ 380
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 380
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 378
Buying New Tires........................................ 398
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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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Climate Control System............................... 165
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 169
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 169
Collision Damage Repair............................. 470
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 416
Compass............................................129, 131
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 111
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 288
Convenience Net......................................... 143
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 182
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 181
Heater, Engine......................................... 118
Cooling System........................................... 358
Cruise Control............................................. 155
Cruise Control Light.................................... 188
Cupholder(s)................................................ 137
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 466
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 460
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 460Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 456
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 461
Reporting Safety Defects to General
Motors.................................................. 474
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 474
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 474
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 462
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 475
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Daytime Running Lamps............................. 159
Defensive Driving........................................ 284
Delayed Locking.......................................... 105
Disc, MP3..........................................253, 260
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 334
Dome Lamp................................................ 161
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