2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX jack

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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6 Introduction
1.Air Vents 0159.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 148.
IntelliBeam
®System Button (If
Equipped). See Exterior Lamp
Controls 0144.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base and
Midlevel) 0102 or
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
0 106.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Display. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level and
Midlevel) 0123 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel) 0129.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 094.
5. Infotainment 0153.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0147.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0148.
8. Climate Control Systems 0154
(If Equipped). Dual Automatic Climate Control
System
0156 (If Equipped).
9. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 043 (If Equipped).
10. Power Outlets 097.
11. Wireless Charging 098 (If
Equipped).
12. USB Port. See the infotainment manual.
Auxiliary Input Jack. See the
infotainment manual.
13. All-Wheel Drive 0204 (If
Equipped).
Tow/Haul Mode 0203.
14. Electric Parking Brake 0205.
15. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0200.
Manual Mode 0202.
16. ENGINE START/STOP Button. SeeIgnition Positions 0180.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 094.
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0208.
18. Horn 094. 19.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
094 (Out of View).
20. Cruise Control 0212.
Heated Steering Wheel 094 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0230 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0238
(If Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood
0 268.
22. Fog Lamps 0148 (If
Equipped).
23. Exterior Lamp Controls 0144.
24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0114.
25. Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0149.

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Warning (Continued)
Use another type of traction
device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for the vehicle's
tire size combination and road
conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions. To
avoid vehicle damage, drive slow
and readjust or remove the
traction device if it contacts the
vehicle. Do not spin the wheels.
If traction devices are used, install
them on the front tires.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blow out
while driving, especially if the tires
are maintained properly. SeeTires
0 307. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if there is ever a blowout, here
are a few tips about what to expect
and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop, well off the
road, if possible.
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction as
used in a skid. Stop pressing the
accelerator pedal and steer to
straighten the vehicle. It may be
very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road,
if possible.
{Warning
Driving on a flat tire will cause
permanent damage to the tire.
Re-inflating a tire after it has been
driven on while severely
underinflated or flat may cause a
blowout and a serious crash.
Never attempt to re-inflate a tire
that has been driven on while
severely underinflated or flat.
Have your dealer or an authorized
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Warning (Continued)
tire service center repair or
replace the flat tire as soon as
possible.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
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 0148.

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{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.
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 0335. To
use the tire sealant and compressor
kit, see Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0328.
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
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, see Engine
Exhaust 0190.
{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
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12. Turn the air only hose (10)counterclockwise to remove it
from the tire valve stem.
13. Replace the tire valve stem cap.
14. Return the air only hose (10) and power plug (9) back to
their original storage location.
15. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the
vehicle.
The tire sealant and compressor kit
has accessory adapters located in a
compartment on the bottom of its
housing that can be used to inflate
air mattresses, balls, etc.
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit
The tire sealant and compressor kit
is in a bag in the rear compartment
storage area. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21.
2. Fold the rear part of the load floor to the front.
3. Turn the retainer nutcounterclockwise to remove the
tire sealant and compressor
kit bag.
4. Remove the tire sealant and compressor kit from the bag.
To store the tire sealant and
compressor kit, reverse the steps.
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
1. Tow Eye (If Equipped)
2. Capless Funnel Adapter (If Equipped)
3. Wheel Wrench
4. Strap
5. Jack
6. Screwdriver (If Equipped)
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
0 21.

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2. Fold the rear part of the loadfloor to the front, pull it
rearward to disengage the
clips, then pull upward to
remove it.
3. Pull the spare tire cover forward and upward to
remove it.
4. Turn the retainer nut counterclockwise to remove the
spare tire. Place the spare tire
next to the tire being changed.
5. The jack and tools are stored below the spare tire. Remove
them from their container and
place them near the tire being
changed.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0327 for more information.
2. For vehicles with a wheel cover or center cap, pull the cover or
center cap away from the
wheel to remove it. Store the wheel cover in the cargo area
until you have the flat tire
repaired or replaced.
3. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all
the wheel nuts, but do not
remove them yet.
Caution
Make sure that the jack lift head
is in the correct position or you
may damage your vehicle. The
repairs would not be covered by
your warranty.
Rear Shown, Front Similar
4. Position the jack lift head at the jack location nearest the
flat tire.

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Locate the notch on the sheet
metal weld flange. Place the
center of the jack lift head on
the center of the sheet metal
notch.
The jack must not be used in
any other position.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
{Warning
Lifting a vehicle and getting under
it to do maintenance or repairs is
dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
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.
5. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack by fitting both ends over
one another.
6. Raise the vehicle by turning thewheel wrench clockwise. Raise
the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough
room for the road tire to clear
the ground.

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7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
8. Remove the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause a crash. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
9. Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
10. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
11. Reinstall the wheel nuts. Tighten each nut by hand until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
12. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
{Warning
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
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Warning (Continued)
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications 0374 for original
equipment wheel nut torque
specifications.
Caution
Improperly tightened wheel nuts
can lead to brake pulsation and
rotor damage. To avoid expensive
brake repairs, evenly tighten the
wheel nuts in the proper
sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications
0 374 for the wheel nut torque
specification.13. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as
shown.
14. Lower the jack all the way and remove the jack from under the
vehicle.
15. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly with the wheel wrench.
When reinstalling the wheel cover or
center cap on the full-size tire,
tighten all five plastic caps hand
snug with the aid of the wheel
wrench and tighten them with the
wheel wrench an additional
one-quarter of a turn.
Caution
Wheel covers will not fit on the
vehicle's compact spare. If you try
to put a wheel cover on the
compact spare, the cover or the
spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{Warning
Storing a jack, a tire, 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 all these in
the proper place.
To store the flat tire: 1. Return the jack and tools to their original storage location.
2. Replace the spare tire cover.
3. Replace the load floor.