2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owner's Manual

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{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0370.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate

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Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, or any bulb changing
procedure not listed in this section,
contact your dealer.
Caution
Do not replace incandescent
bulbs with aftermarket LED
replacement bulbs. This can
cause damage to the vehicle
electrical system.
Halogen Bulbs
{Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting
{Warning
The High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lighting system operates at
a very high voltage. If you try to
service any of the system
components, you could be
seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a qualified technician
service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has
been replaced, the beam might be a
slightly different shade than it was
originally. This is normal.
LED Lighting
This vehicle has several LED lamps.
For replacement of any LED lighting
assembly, contact your dealer.

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Headlamps
Bi-halogen headlamp shown.
Driver Side Shown, PassengerSide Similar
1. Headlamp
To replace one of the headlamp
bulbs:
1. Open the hood. See Hood
0 278.
2. For the driver side bulb, remove the battery cover.
Remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly
pulling it straight up and out of
the bottle.
For the passenger side,
remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the cover from the back of the headlamp
assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the lamp assembly.
7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. Replace the cover from the back of the headlamp
assembly by turning it
clockwise. 9. For the driver side, reinstall the
battery cover. Reinstall the
windshield washer bottle filler
neck by firmly pushing it
straight into the bottle. Make
sure that the filler neck clip
engages into the bracket on
the upper tie-bar.
For the passenger side,
reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Front Turn Signal and
Fog Lamps
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar

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To replace one of these lamps:1. Remove the fastener to remove the access panel.
2. Access the lamp through the hole in the underbody air
deflector.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall.Taillamps
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
1. Sidemarker
2. Stoplamp/Taillamp/RearTurn Signal
To replace one of these lamps:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 42. 2. Remove the two screw covers
from the taillamp assembly.
3. Remove the two screws securing the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull the taillamp assembly out of the vehicle body.
5. Disconnect the lamp wiring harness.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise 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 2–5 to reinstall the lamp assembly.

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License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:1. Open the liftgate partway. See Liftgate 042.
2. Push the lamp assembly outboard to remove.
3. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove it from the liftgate.
4. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (3).
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly.
7. Push 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.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the electrical load current is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
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.

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Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
{Danger
Fuses and circuit breakers are
marked with their ampere rating.
Do not exceed the
specified amperage rating when
replacing fuses and circuit
breakers. Use of an oversized
fuse or circuit breaker can result
in a vehicle fire. You and others
could be seriously injured or
killed.
To check a fuse, 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. Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
There is a fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse block. It can be
used to easily remove fuses from
the fuse block.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block

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To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clips on the cover and
lift it straight up. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview 0280.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.
Fuses Usage
F01 Starter 1
F02 Starter 2
F03 Lambda sensor 1
F04 Engine control module Fuses Usage
F05 FlexFuel sensor
F06 Transmission control module
F07 –
F08 Engine control module
F09 Air conditioning clutch

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FusesUsage
F10 Canister vent solenoid
F11 Fuel system
F12 Front heated seats
F13 Afterboil pump
F14 –
F15 Lambda sensor 2
F16 Ignition coils
F17 Engine control module
F18 Selective catalytic reduction module
(diesel only)
F19 NOx soot sensor (diesel only)
F20 DC DC converter 2
F21 Shift control
F22 Antilock brake pump
F23 Front/Rear washer pump
F24 – Fuses
Usage
F25 Diesel fuel heater (diesel only)
F26 –
F27 Antilock brake valves
F28 LD trailer
F29 Rear window defogger
F30 Mirror defroster
F31 –
F32 Variable functions
F33 –
F34 Horn
F35 –
F36 Right high-beam headlamp
F37 Left high-beam headlamp
F38 Automatic headlamp leveling
F39 Fog lamps
F40 – Fuses
Usage
F41 Transmission range control module
F42 Motorized headlamp
F43 –
F44 Interior rearview mirror
F45 Passenger side ventilated seat
F46 Driver side ventilated seat
F47 Steering column lock assembly
F48 Rear wiper
F49 –
F50 Heated steering wheel
F51 Right daytime running lamp
F52 Engine control module/
Transmission control
F53 –