2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX radio antenna

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16540728) - 2023 - crc - 6/16/22
Infotainment System 121
Infotainment System
Introduction
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices . . . . 130
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Auxiliary Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Bluetooth Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Navigation
Using the Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . 133
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Global Positioning System (GPS) . . . . . . . 143
Vehicle Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Problems with Route Guidance . . . . . . . . 144
If the System Needs Service . . . . . . . . . . . 144Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . 144
Voice Recognition
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a
Phone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 154
Settings
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Teen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Trademarks and License Agreements
Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Introduction
Read the following pages to become familiar
with the features.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road for too
long or too often while using any
infotainment feature can cause a crash.
You or others could be injured or killed.
Do not give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving. Limit
your glances at the vehicle displays and
focus your attention on driving. Use voice
commands whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-in
features intended to help avoid distraction
by disabling some features when driving.
These features may gray out when they are
unavailable. Many infotainment features are
also available through the instrument cluster
and steering wheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with the operation,
center stack controls, steering wheel
controls, and infotainment display.

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130 Infotainment System
Mobile Device Usage
Mobile device usage, such as making or
receiving calls, charging, or just having the
mobile device on may cause static
interference in the radio. Unplug the mobile
device or turn it off if this happens.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band roof antenna may be used
for radio, navigation, and other
communication systems, depending on the
equipped options. To ensure clear reception,
keep the antenna clear of obstructions, such
as snow and ice. If the vehicle has a
sunroof, and it is open, or a roof loaded
with cargo, reception may be affected.
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
When using media devices such as USB and
mobile devices, consider the source.
Untrusted media devices could contain files
that affect system operation or performance
and should be avoided.
USB Port
Audio stored on a USB device may be
listened to.
Depending on your vehicle, it may be
equipped with two USB ports in the center
console under the armrest and another two
on the center stack. These ports are for data
and charging. There may also be two USB
ports at the rear of the center console and a
USB port on each side of the third row seats
for charging only.
Caution
To avoid vehicle damage, unplug all
accessories and disconnect all accessory
cables from the vehicle when not in use.
Accessory cables left plugged into the
vehicle, unconnected to a device, could be
damaged or cause an electrical short if
the unconnected end comes in contact
with liquids or another power source such
as the accessory power outlet.
Playing from a USB
A USB mass storage device can be connected
to the USB port.Audio extensions supported by the USB may
include:
.MP3
.AAC
.OGG
.3GP
My Media Library
MyMedia is only available when more than
one indexed device is connected. It allows
access to content from all indexed media
sources. MyMedia will show as an available
source in the Source page.
USB MP3 Player and USB Devices
The USB MP3 players and USB devices
connected must comply with the USB Mass
Storage Class specification (USB MSC).
To play a USB device: 1. Connect the USB.
2. Touch Audio from the Home Page.
3. Select USB device.
Use the following when playing an active
USB source:
p: Touch to play the current media source.
j: Touch to pause playback of the current
media source.

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190 Driving and Operating
Warning (Continued)
.Never stack heavier things, like
suitcases, inside the vehicle so
that some of them are above the
tops of the seats.
.Do not leave an unsecured child
restraint in the vehicle.
.Secure loose items in the vehicle.
.Do not leave a seat folded down
unless needed.
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
The vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
.Do not drive at any one constant
speed, fast or slow, for the first
800 km (500 mi). Do not make
full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting
to brake or slow the vehicle.
(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
.Avoid making hard stops for the first
300 km (200 mi) or so. During this
time the new brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with new linings
can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new
brake linings.
.Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
SeeTrailer Towing 0241 for the trailer
towing capabilities of the vehicle and
more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load
can be gradually increased.
On new vehicles, the various mechanical and
electrical systems experience a “break-in”
period during the first 6 400 km (4,000 mi)
of routine driving. As the vehicle is driven,
the mechanical systems adjust to provide
optimal fuel economy and transmission shift
performance.
Electrical systems will adapt and calibrate
during the break-in period. A one-time
occurrence of clicks and similar vehicle
noises is normal during this process. Normal driving charges the vehicle’s battery
to achieve the best operation of the vehicle,
including fuel economy and the Stop/Start
System. See
Stop/Start System 0192.
Ignition Positions
The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition
with pushbutton start.
The remote key must be in the vehicle for
the system to operate. If the pushbutton
start is not working, the vehicle may be
near a strong radio antenna signal causing
interference to the Keyless Access system.
See Remote Key Operation 08.

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Index 347
IndexA
About Driving the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Adjustments
Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Air
Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 174
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . 51
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 50 Airbag System (cont'd)
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Airbags Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 56
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Replacing System Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 56
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alert
Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .201, 263
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Antenna
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . .154
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 330