2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
To activate the theft-deterrent system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the
Remot

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation
Your vehicle has PASS-Key®III+ (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system.
PASS-Key
®III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system.
T

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual To program the new additional key:
1. Verify that the new key has a
1stamped on it.
2. Insert the original, already programmed, key in the
ignition and start the engine. If the engine will not
start,

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has
four different positions.
In order to shift out of P (Park), ignition must be in the
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular
brake pedal must be applied.Noti

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY):This is the position in
which you can operate some electrical accessories.
R(ON/RUN):This position can be used to operate
the electrical accessories and to display some
instrument

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go of
the key. The idle speed will slow down as the engine
warms. Do not race th

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Engine Coolant Heater
The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting
and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold
weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles
with an engin

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Automatic Transmission Operation
(3.4L V6 with 5-Speed)
The shift lever is located on the center console. When
you change gears, the different shift positions will display
on the instrument panel clus