2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX climate control

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Read your Owner’s Manual to learn about the information being relayed by the lights, gauges and indicators of the instrument cluster.
See Introduction in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
Vehicle Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt Reminder
2 Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Infotainment System Touch Screen
Infotainment System Controls
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsFClimate Controls
Hazard Warning Flashers Button
Wireless Charging PadF
Electric Parking Brake Switch
AWD ControlFUSB Ports/Accessory Power Outlet
Shift Lever

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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter (key fob) must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button
indicator will be green.
Note: If the key fob battery is weak, place the key fob in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the key fob battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving stop/start system automati-cally turns off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, when the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, if operating
conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer will read AUTO STOP. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the curre\
nt settings.
• The Auto Stop time has reached the maximum allowed time.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION

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CLIMATE CONTROLS
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONF
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning and
recirculation functions. Allow time for the system to reach the set temp\
erature. If a function is manually adjusted, the Auto indicator turns off and automati\
c operation for that function is canceled.
AUTO DEFOG AND AUTO REAR WINDOW DEFOGGERF
Auto Defog and Auto Rear Defog automatically turn on when the engine is \
started.
Go to Settings > Vehicle > Climate and Air Quality to turn the Auto Defo\
g and 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 Synchronize passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s settingF
Fan Controls
Rear Window Defogger
Driver’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
MAX Defrost
Fan Control or Driver Temperature ControlF
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor (select any combination)
Dual automatic climate controlsF shown