2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

Vehicle Care 9-29
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp
to improve beam cut-off when
aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the
headlamp.
6. Turn on the low-beam
headlamps and place a piece of
cardboard or equivalent in front
of the headlamp not being
adjusted. This allows only the
beam of light from the headlamp
being adjusted to be seen on the
flat surface.
7. Locate the vertical headlampaiming screws, which are under
the hood near each headlamp
assembly.
The adjustment screw can be
turned with a E8 Torx
®socket.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is
aimed to the horizontal tape line.
Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to raise or
lower the angle of the beam.
9. Make sure that the light from theheadlamp is positioned at the
bottom edge of the horizontal
tape line. The lamp on the
left (A) shows the correct
headlamp aim. The lamp on the
right (B) shows the incorrect
headlamp aim.
10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp.

9-30 Vehicle Care
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbson
page 9‑34.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps
A. Low Beam Headlamp
B. High Beam headlamp
C. Park/Turn Signal Lamp
D. Side Marker Lamp To replace:
1. Turn the tire to reach the access
port cap located on front of
wheel well cover.A. Screw
B. Access Port Cap
2. Remove screw (A) and turn access port cap (B)
counterclockwise to remove.

Vehicle Care 9-31
3. If replacing low/high headlampbulb, remove the dust cover cap
from the back of the headlamp
housing by turning the cap
counterclockwise.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from
lamp assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket or disconnect bulb
assembly from harness
connector.
6. Install new bulb.
7. Reinstall the lamp socket to lamp assembly turning
clockwise.
8. Replace the dust cover cap on headlamps.
9. Reinstall the wheel well cover access port cap and secure by
installing screw.Fog Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Locate the fog lamp assembly
under the front facia.
2. Disconnect the bulb socket from the electrical connector, turn and
pull out the bulb assembly. 3. Remove the old bulb from the
bulb socket and push the new
bulb straight into the bulb socket
until it connects.
4. Push the bulb socket into the fog lamp assembly and turn
clockwise to lock it into place.
5. Reconnect the bulb socket to the electrical connector.

9-32 Vehicle Care
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps
A. Sidemarker
B. Stoplamp/Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
C. Back-up Lamp To replace one of these lamps:
1. Open the liftgate. See
Liftgate
(Manual)
on page 1‑8or
Liftgate (Power) on page 1‑8.
A. Screw
B. Screw Cover
2. Remove the two screw covers (B) from the taillamp
assembly.
3. Remove the two screws (A) securing the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull taillamp assembly out of vehicle body. 5. Disconnect the lamp wiring
harness.
6. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise and pull it out.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
8. Install the new bulb.
9. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise.
10. Reverse steps 2 through 5 to reinstall lamp assembly.

Vehicle Care 9-33
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate partway. SeeLiftgate (Manual)
on page 1‑8orLiftgate (Power)on
page 1‑8for more information.
Passenger side shown, driver side
similar
2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly towards the right. 3. Pull the lamp assembly down to
remove from liftgate.
A. Bulb Socket
B. Bulb
C. Lamp Assembly
4. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove from
lamp assembly (C). 5. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of
the bulb socket.
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install into lamp assembly.
7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side
first.
8. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly
snaps into place.

9-34 Vehicle Care
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulb
Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Fog Lamp Front H11
Headlamp
High Beam HB3
Headlamp
Low Beam H11
License Plate Lamp W5WLL
Parking Lamp/Turn
Signal Front T20
Sidemarker Front
and Rear 194
Taillamp/Turn Signal
Lamp/Stop Lamp 3157K
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
to replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
There are two fuse blocks in the
vehicle: one in the engine
compartment and one in the
instrument panel.
There is a fuse puller located in the
engine compartment fuse block.
See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
on page 9‑34. It can be used
to easily remove fuses from the fuse
block.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clips on the cover and
lift it straight up.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any
electrical components on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.

Vehicle Care 9-35
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
J-Case Fuses Usage
1 Cool Fan 1
2 Cool Fan 2
3 Rear Defog J-Case
Fuses Usage
4 Power Windows
–
Right
5 Memory Seat
Module J-Case
Fuses Usage
6 Power Seat –Left
7 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 1
8 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 2
9 Starter
10 Brake Booster 11 Sunroof
12 Antilock Brake
System Pump
13 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 3
14 Power Windows
–
Left
15 Antilock Brake
System Module

9-36 Vehicle Care
Mini Fuses Usage16 Transmission
Control Module
Battery
17 Trailer Parking Light
18 Engine Control
Module Battery
19 Heated Mirror
20 Trailer Left
21 Lift Gate Module
22 Power Lumbar
23 Trailer Right
24 Canister Vent
25 Memory Mirror
Module
26 Regulated Voltage
Control Battery
Sensor
27 Rear Accessory
Power Outlet Mini Fuses Usage
28 Wiper
29 Rear Wiper
30 Air Conditioning
Compressor
31 Rear Latch
32 Horn
33 Right High‐Beam
Headlamp
34 Left High‐Beam
Headlamp
35 Ignition Even Coil
36 Ignition Odd Coil
37 Windshield Washer
38 Front Fog Lamps
39 Post Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
40 Engine Control
Module Mini Fuses Usage
41 Pre–Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
42 Transmission
Control Module
43 Mirror
44 Chassis Control
Module Ignition
45 Spare
46 Rear Drive Module
47 Lift Gate Module
Logic
48 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block Ignition
49 Heated Seat –Front
50 Chassis Control
Module
51 Engine Control
Module
52 Rear Vision Camera