2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX display

7F Optional equipment
POWER LIFTGATEF
REAR SEAT REMINDER
OPEN/CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE Press the Power Liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.
Press the Power Liftgate knob (A) on the driver’s door.
Press the touchpad (B) on the liftgate handle to open the liftgate.
Press the button (C) next to the pull handle to close the liftgate.
PROGRAMMING THE LIFTGATE HEIGHT Turn the Power Liftgate knob (A) to the 3/4 mode position.
Open the liftgate.
Adjust the liftgate manually to the desired height.
To save the setting, press and hold the
button next to the pull handle (C) until the turn signals flash and a beep sounds.
HANDS-FREE OPERATION To open or close the liftgate hands-free, kick your foot straight under the driver’s side of the rear bumper between the exhaust pipe and the license plate. The RKE transmitter must be within 3 feet of the liftgate.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
A
B
C
A Rear Seat Reminder message may display on the Driver Information Center when the vehicle is turned off. Check the rear seat before exiting the vehicle. The system does not actually detect objects in the rear seat; instead, under certain conditions, it detects when a rear door has been opened, indicating that there may be something in the rear seat.
See Seats and Restraints in your Owner’s Manual.

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DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
F Optional equipment
The Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle messages and system information.
Use the controls on the right side of the steer-ing wheel to select the Trip, Vehicle, or Eco menus (base DIC) or the Info (includes trip and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Options menus (uplevel DIC)F.
DIC CONTROLS
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to scroll through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu, or to select or reset an item.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate Bluetooth Speech Recognition/Siri® Eyes Free on a paired,
compatible cell phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the speakers.
+ – Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
Uplevel DIC shown
Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown

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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.

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
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B

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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
LOW-SPEED FORWARD AUTOMATIC BRAKINGF – The brakes may be applied automati-cally in potential collision situations to help reduce damage or help av\
oid collisions with vehicles directly ahead.
To set Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert an\
d Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > \
Forward Collision System.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTF – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detect\
ed in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warni\
ng symbol flash-es if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the\
same side.
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection System\
s > Lane Change Alert.
REAR VISION CAMERA – When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view directly behind the vehicle is
displayed on the infotainment screen.
To turn the guidance lines on or off, go to Settings > Rear Camera.
SURROUND VISION CAMERAF – The Surround Vision system displays a bird’s-eye view of the area surrounding the vehicle on the infotain-ment screen when the vehicle is in Reverse or Drive below 5 mph.
To switch to the front or rear camera view, touch the front or rear came\
ra button at the bottom of the infotainment screen.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERTF – When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the in\
fotainment screen and the left or right side of the Safety Alert Seat pulses or beeps soun\
d (if selected).
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection System\
s > Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
REAR PARKING ASSISTF – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides
“distance to closest object” information on the Driver Information Center and the Safety Alert Seat pulses or a beep sounds (if selected). When an object is very close, the Safety Alert Seat pulses 5 times or beeps sound (if selected).
To turn on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Park Assist.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)
DEF causes a chemical reaction that reduces the amount of regulated emis\
sions pro-duced. It is not a fuel additive and does not come into contact with the\
diesel fuel. The DEF level must be maintained for the vehicle to run properly. The DEF fi\
ll port is located behind the fuel fill door.
DEF FILL WARNINGS
As the DEF level becomes low, refill warnings will be displayed on the\
Driver Information Center. If the DEF tank is empty, the maximum vehicle speed will be redu\
ced at various mileage intervals. To avoid speed limitations, the DEF tank should be re\
filled after a low fluid warning appears.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
The DPF filters the diesel exhaust gases. Occasionally, the DPF needs \
to be cleaned. When needed, the system will automatically initiate a self-cleaning func\
tion once driving conditions are met.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DIESEL FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of \
the door. It will pop out slightly. Pull the door open.
The vehicle’s capless fuel system does not have a fuel cap. Fully ins\
ert the fuel pump nozzle before starting to fill the tank.
Note: When using a portable gas can, insert the funnel adapter, stored under the spare tire, into the capless fuel fill.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
ELECTRIC PARKING BRAKE
To apply the parking brake, pull the Parking Brake switch on the center console.
To release the parking brake, turn on the
ignition, press the brake pedal, and then press the switch.
Note: The parking brake will release automatically if the vehicle is running, placed into gear and an attempt is made to drive.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.