2009 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual 13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting
surface.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because
the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel
could fall off, causing a cr

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual {CAUTION:
Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can
cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace
them, be sure to get new original equipme

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose
equipme

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual 5. Screw the threaded wheel stow rod onto the spare
tire bracket. The �nal position of the wheel stow rod
must be turned to the farthest forward position.6. Remove the cap, if your vehicle has one, fr

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully in�ated
when the vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the in�ation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning
The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it
is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and
dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual Do not clean the vehicle using:
A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil
from any interior surface.
A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle’s
interior surfaces.
Heavy pressure or

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CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual To clean:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or
club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub
toward the center. C