2015 CHEVROLET EQUINOX instrument panel

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . 10-2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-11
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-12
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-18
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 Power Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-24
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-25
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps,
and Back-Up Lamps . . . . . . 10-28
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-29
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-38
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-49

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10-4 Vehicle Care
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the release handle locatedbelow the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle tofind the secondary hood release
handle. The handle is under the
front edge of the hood near the
center. Push the handle to the
right and at the same time raise
the hood. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it
so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.

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10-18 Vehicle Care
will allow any pressure still left to
be vented out the
discharge hose.
2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper DEX-COOL coolant
mixture, to the COLD FILL line. 4. With the coolant surge tank
pressure cap off, start the
engine and let it run until the
upper radiator hose can be felt
getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fan(s).
By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture to
the coolant surge tank until the
level reaches the COLD
FILL line.
5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is
hand-tight.{Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured. Check the level in the coolant surge
tank when the cooling system has
cooled down. If the coolant is not at
the proper level, repeat Steps 1–
3 and reinstall the pressure cap.
If the coolant still is not at the proper
level when the system cools down
again, see your dealer.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of engine overheating. There is an
engine coolant temperature warning
light on the vehicle's instrument
panel. See
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge on page 5-10.
The decision may be made not to lift
the hood when this warning
appears, but instead get service
help right away. See Roadside
Assistance Program on page 13-5.
If the decision to lift the hood is
made, make sure the vehicle is
parked on a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fan(s) are running. If the
engine is overheating, the fan(s)

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10-30 Vehicle Care
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulb
Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Fog Lamp Front H11 LL
License Plate Lamp W5WLL
Sidemarker Rear 194
Taillamp/Turn Signal
Lamp/Stop Lamp 3157K RD
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.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
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 10-30. 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. See Engine
Compartment Overview on
page 10-5.

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10-32 Vehicle Care
J-CaseFuses Usage
7 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1
8 Rear Defogger
9 Starter
10 AIR Pump Motor 11 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 2
12 Sunroof
13 Antilock Brake System Pump
14 Instrument Panel Fuse Block 3
15 Power Windows –Left
16 Antilock Brake System Module
77 Power Seat –Right Mini Fuses Usage
17 Transmission Control Module
Battery
18 Trailer Parking Light
19 AIR Pump Solenoid
20 Engine Control Module Battery
21 Canister Vent
22 Trailer Left Side (If Equipped)
23 Lift Gate Module
24 Power Lumbar
25 Trailer Right Side (If Equipped)
26 Rear Accessory Power Outlet
27 Memory Mirror Module
28 Regulated Voltage Control Battery
Sensor Mini Fuses Usage
29 Front Wiper
30 Rear Wiper
31 Air Conditioning Compressor
32 Rear Latch
33 Heated Mirrors
34 Horn
35 Right High-Beam Headlamp
36 Left High-Beam Headlamp
37 Ignition Even Coil
38 Ignition Odd Coil
39 Windshield Washer
40 Front Fog Lamps
41 Post Catalytic Converter Oxygen
Sensor
42 Engine Control Module

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Vehicle Care 10-33
Mini Fuses Usage43 Pre–Catalytic Converter Oxygen
Sensor
44 Transmission Control Module
45 Mirror
46 Fuel System Control Module Ignition
47 Spare
48 Rear Drive Module
49 Lift Gate Module Logic
50 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Ignition
51 Heated Seat– Front
52 Fuel System Control Module
53 Engine Control Module
54 Rear Vision Camera Mini Fuses Usage
78 Passenger Power Lumber
Midi Fuse Usage 55 Electric Power Steering
Micro
Relays Usage
56 AIR Pump Solenoid
57 Brake Booster
58 Cooling Fan Low
59 Headlamp High Beam
60 Cooling Fan Control
61 Wiper On/Off Control
62 Air Conditioning Compressor
63 Rear Defogger
64 Wiper Speed Micro
Relays Usage
65 Fog Lamp
66 Engine Control
67 Starter
68 Run/Crank
Mini Relays Usage 69 Cooling Fan High
70 AIR Pump Motor

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10-34 Vehicle Care
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
located on the passenger side panel
of the center console. To access the
fuses, open the fuse panel door
from the passenger side by pulling
it out.To reinstall the door, insert the tabs
on the top of the door into the
console first, then push the door
back into its original location.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block

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Vehicle Care 10-35
Mini Fuses Usage1 Steering Wheel Dimming
2 Spare
3 Spare
4 Body Control Module 1
5 Infotainment
6 Body Control Module 7
7 Noise Control Module
8 Body Control Module 4
9 Radio
10 Spare 11 Rear Parking Assist Module
12 Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Battery Mini Fuses Usage
13 Auxiliary Power Front
14 Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Ignition
15 Display
16 Body Control Module 5
17 Auxiliary Power Rear
18 Instrument Panel Ignition
19 Universal Garage Door Opener
20 Body Control Module 6
21 Spare
22 Sensing and Diagnostic Module
Ignition
23 Front Camera Mini Fuses Usage
24 Spare
25 Transmission Gear Shift Position
Indicator
26 Spare
27 Spare
28 Spare
30 Body Control Module 3
31 Amplifier
32 Discrete Logic Ignition Switch
33 Communications Integration Module
34 Body Control Module 2
35 Sensing and Diagnostic Module
Battery
36 Data Link Connection