2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Exhaust

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276 Vehicle Care
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Tire Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Storing the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 350
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 354
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
{Warning
Most motor vehicles, including
this one, as well as many of its
service parts and fluids, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and
systems, many fluids, and some
component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these
chemicals. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/
passenger-vehicle.
See Battery - North America 0300
and Jump Starting - North America
0 351 and the back cover.

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The rear compartment fuse block is
behind a trim panel on the side of
the rear compartment.
Remove the trim plate to access the
fuse block.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.
FusesUsage
F1 Exhaust fuel heater/Selective
catalytic reduction
power module
(diesel only)
F2 Liftgate
F3 Trailer auxiliary power
F4 Passenger power seat
F5 Memory seat module
F6 Sunroof
F7 Side blind zone alert
F8 Trailer reverse lamps
F9 Rear heated seat 1
F10 Park lamps F11 Rear heated seat 2
F12 –
F13 Trailer parking lamp

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FusesUsage
F14 Right trailer stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
F15 Left parking lamp
F16 Right parking lamp
F17 Video processing module
F18 Left trailer stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
F19 All-wheel drive
F20 Lumbar
F21 Rear auxiliary power outlet
F22 Rear drive unit Relays
Usage
K1 Right trailer stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
K2 Trailer reverse lamps
K3 Left trailer stoplamp/Turn
signal lamp
K4 Park lamps
K5 Exhaust fuel heater/Selective
catalytic reduction
power module
(diesel only)Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much
flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious
crash. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0190.
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Warning (Continued)
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place, well off the road,
if possible. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers 0163.
{Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed.
This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. To use the jacking
equipment to change a spare tire
safely, follow the instructions below.
Then see Tire Changing 0345. To
use the tire sealant and compressor
kit, see Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0338. When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
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Warning (Continued)
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation. For
more information, seeEngine
Exhaust 0203.
{Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause
the tire to rupture and you or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the tire sealant
and compressor kit instructions
and inflate the tire to its
recommended pressure. Do not
exceed the recommended
pressure.
{Warning
Storing the tire sealant and
compressor kit or other
equipment in the passenger
compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or
collision, loose equipment could
strike someone. Store the tire
sealant and compressor kit in its
original location.
If this vehicle has a tire sealant and
compressor kit, there may not be a
spare tire or tire changing
equipment, and on some vehicles
there may not be a place to store
a tire.
The tire sealant and compressor
can be used to temporarily seal
punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 in) in
the tread area of the tire. It can also
be used to inflate an
underinflated tire.
If the tire has been separated from
the wheel, has damaged sidewalls,
or has a large puncture, the tire is
too severely damaged for the tire sealant and compressor kit to be
effective. See
Roadside Assistance
Program 0391.
Read and follow all of the tire
sealant and compressor kit
instructions.
The kit includes:
1. Sealant Canister Inlet Valve
2. Sealant/Air Hose
3. Base of Sealant Canister
4. Tire Sealant Canister
5. On/Off Button
6. Slot on Top of Compressor
7. Pressure Deflation Button
8. Pressure Gauge

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.Inspect brake system. See
Exterior Care 0359.
. Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damage,
including cracks or tears in the
rubber boots, loose or missing
parts, or signs of wear at least
once a year. See Exterior Care
0 359.
. Inspect power steering for
proper attachment, connections,
binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
. Visually inspect halfshafts and
drive shafts for excessive wear,
lubricant leaks, and/or damage
including: tube dents or cracks,
constant velocity joint or
universal joint looseness,
cracked or missing boots, loose
or missing boot clamps, center
bearing excessive looseness,
loose or missing fasteners, and
axle seal leaks. .
Check restraint system
components. See Safety System
Check 076.
. Visually inspect fuel system for
damage or leaks.
. Visually inspect exhaust system
and nearby heat shields for
loose or damaged parts.
. Lubricate body components. See
Exterior Care 0359.
. Check starter switch. See Starter
Switch Check 0301.
. Check automatic transmission
shift lock control function. See
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function Check
0301.
. Check parking brake and
automatic transmission park
mechanism. See Park Brake and
P (Park) Mechanism Check
0 301. .
Check accelerator pedal for
damage, high effort, or binding.
Replace if needed.
. Visually inspect gas strut for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage. Check the hold open
ability of the strut. If the hold
open ability is low, service the
gas strut. See Gas Strut(s)
0 303.
. Check tire sealant expiration
date, if equipped. See Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit
0 338.
. Inspect sunroof track and seal,
if equipped. See Sunroof054.

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment System Diesel Exhaust Fluid (GM Part No. 19286291, in Canada 88865751) or diesel exhaust fluid that meets ISO 22241-1 or displays the API Diesel
Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
See Cooling System 0292.
Engine Oil (Diesel) Engine oil meeting the dexos2 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos2 is recommended. See Engine Oil0285.
Engine Oil (Gasoline) Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 285.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88900401, in Canada 89021678).

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414 Index
Assistance Systems forParking and Backing . . . . . . . . . . 236
Auto Stop Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Automatic Dimming Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Forward Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Automatic Transmission Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Shift Lock Control FunctionCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
B
BatteryExterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Load Management . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Power Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Battery - North America . . . . 300, 351
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . . . 302
Brake Parking, Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
System Warning Light . . . . . . . . 134 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Antilock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Automatic Forward . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Braking System
Front Pedestrian (FPB) . . . . . . . 244
Break-In, New Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 194
Bulb Replacement Front Turn Signal and Fog
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305, 306
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
License Plate Lamps . . . . . . . . . 308
Taillamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
C
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
California Perchlorate MaterialsRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 California
Proposition
65 Warning . . . . . . . . . .276, 300, 351,
Back Cover
Canadian Vehicle Owners . . . . . . . . 2
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Carbon Monoxide Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Caution, Danger, and Warning . . . . 3
Center Console Storage . . . . . . . . 107
Chains, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Charging Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . 131
Check Engine Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Child Restraints Infants and Young Children . . . . . 91
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89