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CAUTION:
Airbags
plus
lap-shoulder
belts
of
fer
the
best
protection
for
adults,
but
not
for
young
children
and
infants.
Neither
the
vehicle’s
safety
belt
system
nor
its
airbag
system
is
designed
for
them.
Young
children
and
infants
need
the
protection
that
a
child
restraint
system
can
provide.
Always
secure
children
properly
in
your
vehicle.
To
read
how,
see
Older
Children
on
page
1-31
or
Infants
and
Young
Children
on
page
1-34
.
There
is
an
airbag
readiness
light
on
the
instrument
panel
cluster,
which
shows
the
airbag
symbol.
The
system
checks
the
airbag
electrical
system
for
malfunctions.
The
light
tells
you
if
there
is
an
electrical
problem.
See
Airbag
Readiness
Light
on
page
3-27
for
more
information.
Where
Are
the
Airbags?
The
driver’s
airbag
is
in
the
middle
of
the
steering
wheel.
1-59
62
64
Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
3
Using this Manual
3
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Seat Height Adjuster
7
Power Seat
7
Manual Lumbar
8
Heated Seats
8
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
9
Head Restraints
11
Passenger Folding Seatback
12
Rear Seats
14
Split Folding Rear Seat
14
Safety Belts
16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Lap-Shoulder Belt
29
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
34
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
38
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
46
Securing a Child Restraint in a
54
Rear Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
56
Airbag System
60
Where Are the Airbags
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate
65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag Restrain
67
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
68
Passenger Sensing System
69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
74
Vehicle
74
Restraint System Check
76
Checking the Restraint Systems
76
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
77
Section 2 Features and Controls
79
Features and Controls
79
Keys
81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
82
Battery Replacement
85
Remote Vehicle Start
86
Doors and Locks
88
Door Locks
88
Power Door Locks
89
Delayed Locking
89
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
89
Rear Door Security Locks
90
Lockout Protection
90
Liftgate
91
Windows
93
Power Windows
94
Sun Visors
95
Theft-Deterrent Systems
95
Content Theft-Deterrent
95
PASS-Key ® III
96
PASS-Key III+ Operation
96
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
98
New Vehicle Break-In
98
Ignition Positions
98
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
99
Starting the Engine
100
Engine Coolant Heater
101
Automatic Transmission Operation
102
(3.4L V6 with 5-Speed)
102
Automatic Transmission Operation
105
(3.6L V6 with 6-Speed)
105
Automatic Transmission
107
Parking Brake
109
Shifting into PARK (P)
110
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
111
Torque Lock
111
Shifting out of PARK (P)
112
Parking over Things that Burn
112
Engine Exhaust
113
Running the Engine While Parked
114
Mirrors
115
Manual Rearview Mirror
115
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
115
Onstar
115
Outside Power Mirrors
116
Outside Convex Mirrors
116
Onstar System
117
How Onstar Service Works
119
Storage Areas
120
Glove Box
120
Cupholder(S)
120
Center Console Storage
120
Luggage Carrier
121
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
123
Rear Seat Armrest
125
Table
126
Cargo Tie Downs
127
Convenience Net
127
Sunroof
127
Section 3 Instrument Panel
129
Instrument Panel Overview
132
Hazard Warning Flashers
134
Horn
134
Other Warning Devices
134
Tilt Wheel
134
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
135
Flash-To-Pass
136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
136
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
136
Windshield Wipers
137
Cruise Control
138
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
138
Windshield Washer
138
Headlamps
141
Headlamps on Reminder
141
Automatic Headlamp System
142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
142
Fog Lamps
143
Instrument Panel Brightness
143
Cargo Lamp
144
Dome Lamp
144
Entry Lighting
144
Map Lamps
144
Battery Run-Down Protection
145
Electric Power Management
145
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
146
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
146
Climate Controls
147
Climate Control System
147
Defogging and Defrosting
149
Rear Window Defogger
149
Outlet Adjustment
150
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
150
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
152
Instrument Panel Cluster
153
Speedometer and Odometer
154
Trip Odometer
154
Tachometer
154
Safety Belt Reminders
155
Airbag Readiness Light
155
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
156
Charging System Light
158
Brake System Warning Light
159
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
160
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
160
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
161
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
161
Tire Pressure Light
162
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
162
If the Light Is Flashing
163
If the Light Is on Steady
164
Maintenance Schedule
165
Oil Pressure Light
165
Change Engine Oil Light
166
Security Light
166
Fog Lamp Light
166
Cruise Control Light
166
Highbeam on Light
167
Reduced Engine Power Light
167
Service All-Wheel Drive Light
167
All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light
168
Door Ajar Light
168
Gate Ajar Light
168
Fuel Gage
169
Service Vehicle Soon Light
169
Driver Information Center (DIC)
170
Low Fuel Warning Light
170
DIC Operation and Displays
171
Oil Life
172
DIC Compass
174
Compass Calibration
176
DIC Warnings and Messages
177
Buckle Seatbelt
178
Check Tire Pressure
179
Fuel Level Low
180
Service Air Bag
181
Service Brake System
182
Theft Attempted
184
Traction Control off
185
Turn Signal on
185
DIC Vehicle Personalization
186
Audio System(S)
192
Setting the Time
193
With Date Display
194
Radio(S)
196
Playing the Radio
197
Finding a Station
198
Setting Preset Stations
198
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
199
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
199
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
200
Finding a Category (Cat) Station
201
Radio Messages
202
Care of Your Cds
203
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
204
Using the DVD Player
209
Playing a DVD
210
Inserting a Disc
212
Ejecting a Disc
213
XM Radio Messages
225
Navigation/Radio System
226
Parental Control
227
Rear Seat Entertainment (Rse) System
227
Video Screen
230
Remote Control
231
Remote Control Buttons
231
DVD Distortion
235
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
236
Theft-Deterrent Feature
236
Multi-Band Antenna
238
Radio Reception
238
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
239
Driving Your Vehicle
239
Drunk Driving
240
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
240
Control of a Vehicle
241
Braking
242
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
243
Braking in Emergencies
244
Traction Control System (TCS)
244
Stabilitrak ® System
245
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
246
Steering
247
Steering Tips
248
Steering in Emergencies
249
Off-Road Recovery
250
Passing
250
Loss of Control
251
Driving at Night
252
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
252
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
254
Highway Hypnosis
254
Hill and Mountain Roads
254
Winter Driving
255
Driving on Snow or Ice
256
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
257
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
259
Loading Your Vehicle
260
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
260
Recreational Vehicle Towing
266
Dinghy Towing
267
Dolly Towing
269
Towing
266
Towing Your Vehicle
266
Towing a Trailer
271
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
272
Weight of the Trailer
272
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
273
Safety Chains
274
Trailer Brakes
274
Driving with a Trailer
275
Making Turns
277
Driving on Grades
277
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
277
Parking on Hills
278
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
278
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
279
Service and Appearance Care
279
Service
281
Accessories and Modifications
281
California Proposition 65 Warning
281
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
282
Doing Your Own Service Work
282
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
283
Fuel
283
Gasoline Octane
283
Gasoline Specifications
284
California Fuel
284
Additives
285
Fuels in Foreign Countries
285
Filling the Tank
286
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
288
Checking Things under the Hood
288
Hood Release
289
Engine Compartment Overview
290
Engine Oil
293
When to Add Engine Oil
294
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
295
Engine Oil Life System
296
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
297
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
298
Automatic Transmission Fluid
299
Engine Coolant
300
What to Use
300
Checking Coolant
301
Engine Overheating
302
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
303
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
304
Cooling System
304
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
306
Power Steering Fluid
309
Windshield Washer Fluid
310
Brakes
311
Brake Fluid
311
What to Add
312
Brake Wear
312
Brake Pedal Travel
313
Brake Adjustment
313
Replacing Brake System Parts
313
Jump Starting
314
All-Wheel Drive
320
Rear Drive Module
321
Bulb Replacement
322
Halogen Bulbs
322
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
323
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
326
License Plate Lamp
327
Replacement Bulbs
328
Headlamp Aiming
322
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
328
Tires
330
Tire Sidewall Labeling
331
Tire Terminology and Definitions
334
Inflation - Tire Pressure
337
High-Speed Operation
339
Tire Pressure Monitor System
340
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
341
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
342
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
343
Tire Inspection and Rotation
345
When It Is Time for New Tires
346
Buying New Tires
347
Different Size Tires and Wheels
349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
349
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
351
Wheel Replacement
351
Tire Chains
352
If a Tire Goes Flat
353
Changing a Flat Tire
354
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
355
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
357
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
364
Compact Spare Tire
366
Appearance Care
367
Interior Cleaning
367
Fabric/Carpet
368
Using Cleaner on Fabric
369
Leather
370
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
370
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
371
Care of Safety Belts
371
Weatherstrips
371
Washing Your Vehicle
372
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
372
Finish Care
373
Windshield and Wiper Blades
373
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
374
Tires
375
Sheet Metal Damage
375
Finish Damage
375
Underbody Maintenance
375
Chemical Paint Spotting
375
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
376
Vehicle Identification
377
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
377
Service Parts Identification Label
377
Electrical System
378
Add-On Electrical Equipment
378
Windshield Wiper Fuses
378
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
378
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
379
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
381
Capacities and Specifications
385
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
387
Maintenance Requirements
388
Maintenance Schedule
388
Using the Maintenance Schedule
388
Your Vehicle and the Environment
388
Scheduled Maintenance
390
Additional Required Services
392
Maintenance Footnotes
393
Owner Checks and Services
394
At each Fuel Fill
395
At Least Once a Month
395
At Least Once a Year
396
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
397
Underbody Flushing Service
397
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
398
Maintenance Replacement Parts
400
Engine Drive Belt Routing
401
Maintenance Record
402
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
405
Customer Assistance Information
405
Customer Assistance and Information
406
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
406
Online Owner Center
408
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
409
Customer Assistance Offices
409
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
410
Roadside Assistance Program
411
Scheduling Service Appointments
413
Courtesy Transportation
413
Transportation Options
414
Additional Program Information
414
Collision Damage Repair
415
If a Crash Occurs
416
Reporting Safety Defects
418
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
418
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
419
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
419
Service Publications Ordering Information
419
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
420
Event Data Recorders
421
Navigation System
422
Onstar
422
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
422
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Chevrolet 2008 Equinox Specifications
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Brand
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Model
2008 Equinox
Category
Automobile
Language
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