2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Get To Know Guide

9F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally
CHEVROLET MYLINK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the infotainment system while driving.
CHEVROLET MYLINK
Chevrolet MyLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compati\
ble device, such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB flash drive or portable audio player/\
iPod® and offers hands-free voice control. For assistance with the MyLink system, contact\
Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.chevrolet.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
8-inch* screen shown
/VOL Power/Volume
Press to answer a call or view Phone screen (7-inch* screen)
BACK Return to previous screen (8-inch* screenF)
ApplicationsF: Touch the screen icon to access the application
Home page
SEEK Previous station or track
SEEK Next station or track

10F Optional equipment
CHEVROLET MYLINK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information about the infotainment system.
SETTING THE TIME
1. Touch Settings on the home page.
2. Touch Time and Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch the screen buttons to adjust the hours, minutes and AM or PM.
5. Touch BACK to exit the menu.
STORING FAVORITES
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Select the desired page of favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.\
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite station.
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITIONF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone): “Call Amanda” o\
r “Dial 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device SearchF command (when connected to USB only): “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example RadioF command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help – Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
BLUETOOTH SPEECH RECOGNITION
Bluetooth Speech Recognition allows access to the voice recognition comm\
ands on a compatible cell phone; i.e. Siri® Eyes Free or Voice Command.
To activate Bluetooth Speech Recognition, press and hold the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel for 2 seconds.
CHEVROLET SHOP
In-vehicle apps are available for download to the infotainment system th\
rough the SHOP icon on the home page. Downloading and using the apps requires internet \
connectivity and a data plan accessed through the vehicle’s OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi ho\
tspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot.

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CHEVROLET MYLINK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM
BLUETOOTH® SYSTEM
APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a comp\
atible smart-phone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotain-ment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to y\
our phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB\
data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may \
not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending \
on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon U\
SB con-nection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the hom\
e screen.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a portable USB hard drive can be connected to a USB data port located at the front of the center console or inside the center console storage compartment.
Touch Audio > Media to select a portable device as the audio source.
The USB ports on the rear of the center console are for charging only.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paire\
d with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehic\
le is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. To use voice recognition, press the Push to Talk button; after the beep, say “Pair phone,” or
Use the Phone button or touch the Phone icon and then select Pair or Sea\
rch Device.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth s\
ettings, select the name shown on the infotainment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed. Your phone book\
may be downloaded depending on the phone.
See your Infotainment System Manual.

12F Optional equipment
ONSTAR® WITH 4G LTE WI-FI HOTSPOT®
WIRELESS CHARGINGF
TEEN DRIVER
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
With the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, up to seven devices (smar\
tphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet using OnStar’s 4G L\
TE signal.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voic\
e Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, \
and then say “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the infotai\
nment screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-\
888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
See OnStar in your Owner’s Manual.
The Wireless Charging system for mobile devices is located at the front of the center console. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn to check device compatibility. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be on or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad.
3. Place the device, face up, on the pad, aligned against the back of the b\
in.
4. The charging symbol will display on the infotainment screen when chargin\
g. If not charging, remove the device for 3 seconds and rotate it 180 degrees befo\
re placing it on the pad again.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers.\
When active, the system automatically activates certain safety systems, allows setting of\
some features, and limits the use of others. A Report Card records vehicle data about d\
riving behavior. When the vehicle is started with a registered key, the Driver Informatio\
n Center displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Tee\
n Driver set-tings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Teen Driver.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle\
to control 3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lightin\
g. Go to www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.\
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

13F Optional equipment
CLIMATE CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONF
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning and recir-culation functions. Allow time for the system to reach the set temperatu\
re. If a function is manually adjusted, automatic operation for that function is turned of\
f.
AUTO DEFOG AND AUTO REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERF
Auto Defog automatically makes system adjustments to help prevent foggin\
g when humidity is detected. Auto Rear Defog automatically turns on the rear wi\
ndow defogger below a certain ambient temperature. It turns off automatically.
Go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality to turn the Auto Defo\
g or Auto Rear Defog settings on or off.
AIR VENTS
Use the vent louvers to change the direction of the airflow. Move the \
slider knobs to open or close the vent.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Passenger Temperature ControlF
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Recirculation Mode
PowerAUTO Automatic OperationF
SYNC Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s settingF
Fan Controls
Rear Window Defogger
Driver’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
MAX Defrost
Fan Control or Driver Temperature ControlF
Passenger’s Heated/Vented Seat ButtonsF
Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor (select any combination)

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REAR WINDOW WIPER
Turn the end of the wiper lever.
OFF
INT Intermittent Wipes
ON
Rear Washer Fluid
Push the lever away from you to spray washer fluid on the rear window.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
WIPERS AND WASHERS
SETTING CRUISE CONTROL
Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
When traveling at the desired speed, press the –SET button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instru-ment cluster.
ADJUSTING CRUISE CONTROL
+ RES Resume/Accelerate
Press to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press to increas\
e speed.
– SET Set/Coast
When the system is active, press to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press the button, or press the brake pedal, to cancel the cruise control without
erasing the set speed from memory. The set speed is erased when Cruise C\
ontrol or the vehicle ignition is turned off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Raise or lower the wiper lever.
HI Fast Wipes
LO Slow Wipes
INT Intermittent Wipes
Rotate the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF
1x Single Wipe
Washer Fluid
Pull the lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

15F Optional equipment
The vehicle can operate in two-wheel drive (2WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
In 2WD, power is sent to the front wheels only and the vehicle may have better fuel economy. In AWD, power is sent to all four wheels for better traction.
Press the AWD button in front of the shift lever to switch to AWD. The button indicator will flash when engaging AWD and stay illu-minated when AWD is active. Press the button again to return to 2WD.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ALL-WHEEL DRIVEF
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP CONTROLS
Off/On
AUTO
Automatically activates the exterior lamps depending on outside lighting conditions.
Parking Lamps
Headlamps
Fog LampsF
INTELLIBEAM SYSTEMF
The IntelliBeam system automatically turns the high-beam headlamps on/off based on traffic conditions. A green indicator displays on the instrument cluster when the system is on; a blue indicator displays when the high-beam
headlamps are on.
Press the button on the turn signal lever with the lamp control in the AUTO or Headlamps position to turn the IntelliBeam system on or off.
Note: IntelliBeam activates the high-beam headlamps only when driving over 25 mph. The system is turned off if the fog lamps are turned on.
See Lighting in your Owner’s Manual.

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SAFETY ALERT SEATF – The driver’s seat may pulse on the left side, right side, or
simultaneously, to alert the driver of potential hazards.
Audible alerts or seat pulsing alerts may be selected. To change the ale\
rt settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Alert Type.
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® – The full-time Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assist\
s with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems t\
urn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Traction Control should be turned off\
if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn Traction Control off or on, use the DIC controls to display the \
Vehicle menu > TCS (base DIC) or Options menu > Traction & Stability (uplevel DIC).\
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF – The system may help avoid
collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green if the system is available to assist. If the vehicle approaches\
a detected lane
marking without using a turn signal in that direc-tion, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and the Safety Alert Seat may pulse or beeps may sound (if selected), on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this sys-tem safely, the driver needs to steer and be in
complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button (A) on the steering wheel.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF – The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green when a vehicle is detected and illuminates in amber when
following a vehicle ahead too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapid-ly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or rapid beeps sound (if selected).
Press the Collision Alert button (B) on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium or Near. The setting is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
FOLLOWING DISTANCE INDICATORF – The
following distance is indicated in seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
A
B