2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual In�ation - Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to
operate effectively.
Notice:Do not let anyone tell you that
under-in�ation or over-in�ation is all right.
It is not. If your t

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly
in�ated simply by looking at them. Radial tires
may look properly in�ated even when

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual If your vehicle has P235/50R18 size tires, they will
require in�ation pressure adjustment when driving your
vehicle at speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher.
Set the cold in�ation pressure to the max

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper
tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-in�ation
has not reached the level t

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when
a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are
mounted

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of
the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the
system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light
�

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each
tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing the
tire’s air pressure. If increasing the tire’s air pressure,
do not exceed the maximum in�ation pres

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Tire Inspection and Rotation
We recommend that you regularly inspect your
vehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs
of wear or damage. SeeWhen It Is Time for New
Tires on page 5-67for mor