2015 Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual

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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (18,1) 5-18 Instruments and Controls Traction Off Light StabiliTrak® OFF Light Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF light come on when StabiliTrak is turned off. If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light comes on when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction Control System (TCS) is also off. If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, the system does not assist in controlling the vehicle. Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak systems and the warning light turns off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light is on and not flashing, the TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak system have been disabled. A DIC message may display. Check the DIC messages to determine which feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires service. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5-30. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure on page 10-44. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-46. Engine Oil Pressure Light { Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine (Continued) Caution (Continued) low can also damage the oil engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil level is within the operating range and the oil pressure is still low, have the vehicle serviced. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. The vehicle Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (20,1) 5-20 Instruments and Controls could be low on oil and might have some other system problem. See your dealer. Fuel Economy Light Low Fuel Warning Light For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see Fuel System Messages on page 5-28 for more information. Security Light For vehicles with the Fuel Economy Mode light, it comes on when the eco (economy) button near the shift lever is pressed. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC) an ECO MODE ON message displays. See Fuel System Messages on page 5-28. Press the button again to turn off the light and exit the fuel saver mode. English Shown, Metric Similar This light comes on for a few seconds when the ignition is turned on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light is a circle located on the fuel gauge. This light comes on and a chime sounds periodically when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light goes off when fuel is added to the fuel tank. The security light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer Operation on page 2-15. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (21,1) High-Beam On Light Instruments and Controls 5-21 The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more information. Lamps On Reminder For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is set and active. The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9-35. The high‐beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-1 for more information. Front Fog Lamp Light For vehicles with the lamps on reminder light, it comes on when the lights are in use. Cruise Control Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (22,1) 5-22 Instruments and Controls Information Displays DIC Buttons Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). It displays information about the vehicle and warning messages if there is a system problem detected. DIC messages display in the center of the instrument cluster. See Vehicle Messages on page 5-25. The vehicle may also have features that can be customized through the controls on the radio. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-32. DIC Operation and Displays Use the DIC buttons located in the center of the instrument panel to access different displays. The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle system information, and warning messages. It also shows the shift lever position, the odometer, and the direction the vehicle is driving. MENU: Press this button to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. Q or R : Use these buttons to scroll through the items in each menu. A small marker will move along the page as you scroll through the items. This shows where each page is in the menu. SET/CLR (Set/Clear): Use this button to set or clear the menu item when it is displayed. Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press the MENU button until Trip/ Fuel Information Menu is displayed. Then press R to scroll through the following menu items: . Digital Speedometer Trip 1 Trip 2 Fuel Range . Average Fuel Economy . Best Average Fuel Economy . Average Vehicle Speed Timer . Navigation . Blank Display Digital Speedometer The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). The speedometer cannot be reset. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 average fuel economy that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions change. The fuel economy can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Fuel Economy display is showing. The display may not reset to zero. Best Average Fuel Economy The right hand side displays the best average fuel economy (AFE) that is achieved for a selected distance. The left hand side displays a running average of fuel economy for the most recently traveled selected distance. The center of the Best AFE menu includes a digital readout and bar graph to show the instantaneous fuel economy. Quickly press the SET/CLR button to display a page for selecting one of the distance options. Move the up/down arrow to choose the selection, and SET/CLR to change the setting. When viewing best AFE, a several second press and hold of SET/CLR will reset the best value. The best value will show “- - -” until the selected distance has been traveled. The display provides feedback on how current driving behavior in the bar graph affects the running average in the left display and how well recent driving compares to the best that has been achieved. Average Vehicle Speed This display shows the average speed of the vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). This average is calculated based on the various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of this value. The average speed can be reset by pressing SET/CLR while the Average Vehicle Speed display is showing. Trip 1 and Trip 2 This display shows the current distance traveled, in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi), since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing SET/CLR while the trip odometer display is showing. Fuel Range This display shows the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. Average Fuel Economy This display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/ 100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (24,1) 5-24 Instruments and Controls Timer This display can be used as a timer. To start the timer, press SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset, not including time the ignition is off. Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display will return to zero. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR briefly while Timer is displayed. To reset the timer to zero, press and hold SET/CLR. Navigation This display is used for the OnStar or Navigation System Turn-by-Turn guidance, if equipped. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1 or the infotainment manual, if equipped. Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu Items Press the MENU button until Vehicle Information Menu is displayed. Then press R to scroll through the following menu items: . Unit Tire Pressure . Remaining Oil Life . Blank Display Unit Press SET/CLR to enter the unit menu. Then press Q or R to switch between METRIC or US when the Unit display is active. Press SET/ CLR to confirm the setting. This will change the displays on the cluster and DIC to either metric or English (US) measurements. Tire Pressure The display will show a vehicle with the approximate pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per square inch (psi). See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10-45 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-46. Remaining Oil Life This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is displayed, that means 99% of the current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5-27. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls 5-25 Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system, press SET/ CLR while the Oil Life display is active. The display will ask for confirmation of a reset. Press Q or R to select Yes or No. Then press SET/CLR to confirm the selection. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-11. Blank Display This display shows no information. Compass The vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Compass on page 5-4. Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press SET/CLR to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. You will find the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them grouped by subject in the following information. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message displays when the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that may be noticed. At the point that features are disabled, this message displays. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge. LOW BATTERY This message is displayed when the battery voltage is low. See Battery on page 10-23. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (26,1) 5-26 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages Cruise Control Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW This message is displayed when the brake fluid level is low; see Brake Fluid on page 10-22. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE This message is displayed as a reminder that the parking brake is on. Release it before you attempt to drive. Compass Messages CAL This message is displayed when the compass needs to be calibrated. See Compass on page 5-4. – – Dashes will be displayed if the compass needs service. See your dealer for service. APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE If this message displays when attempting to activate cruise control, apply the brake pedal and try again. CRUISE SET TO XXX This message displays when the cruise control is set and shows the speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 9-35. Door Ajar Messages DOOR OPEN A door open symbol will be displayed on the DIC showing which door is open. If the vehicle has been shifted out of P (Park), a DOOR OPEN message will also be displayed. Close the door completely. MANUALLY CLOSE THE POWER LIFTGATE This message will display if the power liftgate encounters multiple obstacles on the same power cycle. After removing the obstructions, the liftgate will resume normal power operation. REAR ACCESS OPEN This message will display along with a symbol when the liftgate is open. Close the liftgate completely. Engine Cooling System Messages A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH ENGINE TEMP This message displays when the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the air Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (27,1) conditioning compressor turns back on. The vehicle can continue to be driven. If this message continues to appear, have the system repaired by your dealer as soon as possible to avoid damage to the engine. COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT This message will display if the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant on page 10-15. ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OVERHEATED — STOP ENGINE This message displays and a continuous chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as Instruments and Controls 5-27 soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE This message displays if the coolant temperature is hot. See Engine Overheating on page 10-18. Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-11, Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22, Engine Oil on page 10-8, and Maintenance Schedule on page 11-2. ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL On some vehicles, this message displays when the engine oil level may be too low. Check the oil level before filling to the recommended level. If the oil is not low and this message remains on, take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See Engine Oil on page 10-8. OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (28,1) 5-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but maximum acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. Fuel System Messages ECO MODE ON On some models, this message displays when the Fuel Economy Mode has been turned on by pressing the eco button near the shift lever. See Fuel Economy Mode on page 9-29. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as soon as possible. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display when the fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the fuel cap. Key and Lock Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays when the battery in the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter needs to be replaced. Object Detection System Messages FORWARD COLLISION ALERT OFF If your vehicle has the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) system, this message may display if the FCA system cannot activate due to a temporary condition. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System on page 9-37. FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED, CLEAN WINDSHIELD This message displays when the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) systems are disabled because the camera view is blocked and cannot operate properly. It may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. To clean the system, clean the outside of the windshield area in front of the LDW/FCA camera sensor. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (29,1) LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE If your vehicle has the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) system, this message may display if the LDW system cannot activate due to a temporary condition. See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) on page 9-43 for more information. PARK ASSIST OFF This message displays when the park assist system has been turned off or when there is a temporary condition causing the system to be disabled. See Parking Assist on page 9-39. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA This message displays when the Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Forward Collision Alert (FCA) systems are disabled and need service. See your dealer. Instruments and Controls 5-29 SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays if there is a problem with the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system. Do not use this system to help you park. See Parking Assist on page 9-39. Ride Control System Messages ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system, this message displays when there is a temporary condition making the AWD system unavailable. The vehicle will run in two-wheel drive. This could be caused by: . A compact spare tire on the vehicle. . AWD system overheat. Loss of wheel or vehicle speed. . Certain other vehicle electrical conditions. This message turns off when the compact spare tire is replaced by a full-size tire, the differential fluid cools or the above conditions are no longer present and the warning message is reset. To reset the warning message manually, turn the ignition off and then back on again after 30 seconds. If the message stays on, see your dealer. SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE This message displays if a problem occurs with the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system. The vehicle will run in two-wheel drive. This could be caused by: . An electronics problem. . Worn out or overheated clutch plates. . Various electrical issues. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the ignition for 30 seconds. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (30,1) 5-30 Instruments and Controls still displays or appears again when you begin driving, the system needs service. See your dealer right away. SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Control System (TCS). See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. SERVICE STABILITRAK This message displays if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak system. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when the StabiliTrak system is turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust your driving accordingly. TRACTION CONTROL ON This message displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) is first turned on. See Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control on page 9-33. Airbag System Messages SERVICE AIRBAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Security Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED This message displays if the vehicle detects a tamper condition. Service Vehicle Messages SERVICE POWER STEERING This message is displayed if there is a problem with the power steering system and a chime may sound. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message is displayed if there is a problem with the vehicle. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Tire Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM This message displays if there is a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-46. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls 5-31 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays when the system is learning new tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 10-46. TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the tires is low. This message also displays LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5-19. If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Inflate the tires by adding air until the tire pressure is equal to the values shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tires on page 10-36, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14, and Tire Pressure on page 10-44. You can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. The DIC also shows the tire pressure values. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-22. Transmission Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION This message displays if there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer. SHIFT TO PARK This message displays when the transmission needs to be shifted to P (Park). This may appear when attempting to remove the key from the ignition or from the vehicle if the vehicle is not in P (Park). TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears when the fluid temperature reaches a safe level. Vehicle Reminder Messages ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message is displayed when ice conditions are possible. TURN WIPER CONTROL TO INTERMITTENT FIRST This message is displayed when attempting to adjust the intermittent wiper speed without intermittent selected on the wiper control. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (32,1) 5-32 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Use the audio system controls to access the personalization menus for customizing vehicle features. The following are all possible personalization features. Depending on the vehicle, some may not be available. Infotainment System Audio System Controls Using the Faceplate MENU/SELECT Knob . Press to enter, select, or activate a highlighted menu option. Turn to highlight a menu option. . Press to enable or disable a system setting. / BACK . Press to exit a menu. . Press to return to a previous screen. Using the Touch Screen Press a screen feature to: . View more feature options. . Enable or disable the feature. w : Press to scroll up. x : Press to scroll down. Back: Press to return to the previous menu. To access the personalization menu: 1. Press Config on the Home page on the infotainment system display or CONFIG on the faceplate. 2. Select the desired feature to display a list of available options. 3. Select the desired feature setting. Personalization Menus The following list of menu items may be available: Languages Time and Date . Radio Settings . Phone Settings . Navigation Settings . Display Settings . Vehicle Settings Each menu is detailed in the following information. Languages Select Language, then select from the available language(s). Time and Date Manually set the time and date. See Clock on page 5-5. Radio Settings Select and depending on the radio the following may display: . Auto Volume . Gracenote Options . XM Channel Art . Max Startup Volume Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 . Maximum Startup Volume . Number of Favorites Pages . Radio Favorites . RDS Options . XM Categories . Software Versions Menu Auto Volume This feature adjusts the volume to minimize the effects of unwanted background noise that can result from changing road surfaces, driving speeds, or open windows. This feature works best at lower volume settings where background noise is typically louder than the sound system volume. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. Gracenote Options Select and the following may display: . Normalization Normalization This feature improves voice recognition and media groupings. See “CD Player,” “USB,” “Auxiliary Devices,” and “Bluetooth Audio” in the infotainment manual. Select to enable or disable. XM Channel Art This feature turns the XM Audio page background on the XM Channel display on and off. Select to enable or disable. Max Startup Volume or Maximum Startup Volume This feature sets the maximum startup volume. If the vehicle is started and the volume is greater than this level, the volume is adjusted to this level. Press + or − to increase or decrease the volume. Number of Favorites Pages or Radio Favorites Press to set the number of favorites to display. Select the desired number. RDS Options Select and the following may display: . RDS Text Scroll Freeze . RDS Text RDS Select to turn RDS on or off. See “RDS (Radio Data System)” in AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. Text Scroll Freeze When on, this allows the RDS Text to scroll across the radio screen. Select to enable or disable. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (34,1) 5-34 Instruments and Controls RDS Text When on, this allows the RDS information from the station to be displayed. Select to enable or disable. XM Categories This allows which available XM Categories are used and displayed. Press to enable or disable available categories. Software Versions Menu Press to display information about the system and update software if available. Phone Settings Select and depending on the radio the following may display: . Device List . Pair Device . Pair Device (Phone) . Pair Device (GPS) Device List Select to connect to a different phone source, disconnect a phone, or delete a phone. Pair Device Select to pair a new device. See “Pairing a Phone/Device” in “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. Pair Device (Phone) or Pair Device (GPS) Select to pair a new phone. See “Pairing a Phone” in “Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)” in Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7-22 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-26 or Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-21 or “Pairing a Phone/Device” “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. Navigation Settings See “Navigation Settings” in “Configure Menu” in the infotainment manual. Display Settings Press and the following may display: . Home Page Menu . Rear Camera Options . Display Off . Map Settings Home Page Menu Select and the following may display: . Customize . Sort . Restore Home Page Defaults Customize This feature allows the selection of what icons will be on the first Home Page. Select and follow the screen prompts. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 Sort This feature allows the icons on the Home Page to be moved. Select and follow the screen prompts. Restore Home Page Defaults This feature will restore the Home Page to the factory settings. Select and follow the screen prompts. Rear Camera Options For more information on Rear Camera Options, see Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-41. Display Off Press to turn the display off. The display will return when any radio buttons are pressed or the screen is touched (if equipped). Map Settings See “Map Settings” in “Configure Menu” in the infotainment manual. Vehicle Settings Select and the following may display: . Climate and Air Quality . Comfort and Convenience . Collision Detection Systems Lighting . Power Door Locks . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start . Return to Factory Settings? Climate and Air Quality Select and the following may display: . Auto Fan Speed . Air Conditioning Mode . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats . Auto Defog . Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed This selection is available on vehicles with the Automatic Climate Control System. Choose from the following blower speed settings: Select High, Medium, or Low Air Conditioning Mode This will allow you to select whether or not the air conditioning comes on automatically the next time the vehicle is started. On means that the air conditioning will be on at start up, regardless of whether it was on or off the last time the vehicle was turned off. Off means the air conditioning will be off at the next start up, regardless of whether it was on or off the last time the vehicle was turned off. Last Setting means that when the vehicle is started, the air conditioning will resume whichever setting it was at the last time the vehicle was turned off. Select On, Off, or Last Setting. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (36,1) 5-36 Instruments and Controls Remote Start Auto Heat Seats When on, this feature will turn the heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. Select On or Off. Auto Defog When turned on and high humidity is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air supply and turn on the air conditioner or the heater. The fan speed may slightly increase to help prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior operation. Select On or Off. Auto Rear Defog When on, this feature turns on the rear defogger at vehicle start when the interior temperature is cold and fog is likely. The auto rear defog function can be disabled by pressing 1. When off, the feature can be turned on by pressing 1. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Climate Control Systems on page 8-1 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 8-3. Select On or Off. Comfort and Convenience Select and the following may display: . Easy Exit Driver Seat . Chime Volume . Reverse Tilt Mirror . Memory Remote Recall Easy Exit Driver Seat This feature moves the seat rearward allowing the driver more room to exit the vehicle. See “Easy Exit Driver Seat” under Memory Seats on page 3-6. Select On or Off. Chime Volume This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Select Normal or High. Reverse Tilt Mirror When on, both the driver and passenger mirrors will tilt downward when the vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve visibility of the ground near the rear wheels. They will return to their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the ignition is turned to OFF, or the vehicle is left in R (Reverse). See Reverse Tilt Mirrors on page 2-16. Select On or Off. Memory Remote Recall This feature automatically recalls the current driver’s previously stored 1 or 2 button positions when entering the vehicle. See "Recalling RKE Memory Positions (Memory Remote Recall)" under Memory Seats on page 3-6. Select On or Off. Collision Detection Systems Select the following may display: . Park Assist Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls 5-37 Park Assist This allows the Parking Assist feature to be turned on or off. Select On or Off. Lighting Select and the following may display: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting Vehicle Locator Lights This allows the vehicle locator lights to be turned on or off. Select On or Off. Exit Lighting This allows the selection of how long the exterior lamps stay on when leaving the vehicle when it is dark outside. Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, or 2 Minutes. Power Door Locks Select and depending on the radio the following may display: . Auto Door Unlock . Delayed Door Lock Auto Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Select All Doors, Driver Door, or OFF. Delayed Door Lock When on, this feature will delay the locking of the doors. See Delayed Locking on page 2-8. Select to enable or disable. Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select and depending on the radio the following may display: . Remote Unlock Feedback . Remote Unlock Light Feedback . Remote Lock Feedback . Remote Door Unlock Remote Unlock Feedback or Remote Unlock Light Feedback When on, the exterior lamps will flash when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Depending on the radio select Flash Lights or OFF, or select to enable or disable. Remote Lock Feedback This allows selection of what feedback is provided when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Horn Only, or Off. Remote Door Unlock This allows selection of which doors will unlock on the first press of K on the RKE transmitter. Select Driver Door or All Doors. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (38,1) 5-38 Instruments and Controls If Driver Door is selected, all doors will unlock on the second press of K within five seconds of the prior press. Return to Factory Settings? This returns all of the vehicle personalization settings to the factory settings. Select Yes or No. Universal Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. Universal Remote System Programming If equipped, these buttons are in the overhead console. This system can replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices. These instructions refer to a garage door opener, but can be used for other devices. Do not use the Universal Remote system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read these instructions completely before programming the Universal Remote system. It may help to have another person assist with the programming process. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future programming. Erase the programming when vehicle ownership is terminated. See “Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons” later in this section. To program a garage door opener, park outside directly in line with and facing the garage door opener receiver. Clear all people and objects near the garage door. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 Make sure the hand-held transmitter has a new battery for quick and accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming the Universal Remote System For questions or help programming the Universal Remote system, call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Programming involves time-sensitive actions, and may time out causing the procedure to be repeated. To program up to three devices: 1. Hold the end of the hand-held transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to 3 in) away from the Universal Remote system buttons with the indicator light in view. The hand-held transmitter was supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener receiver. 2. At the same time, press and hold both the hand-held transmitter button and one of the three Universal Remote system buttons to be used to operate the garage door. Do not release either button until the indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash. Then release both buttons. Some garage door openers may require substitution of Step 2 with the procedure under “Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators” later in this section. 3. Press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for five seconds while watching the indicator light and garage door activation. If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage door moves when the button is pressed, then programming is complete. There is no need to complete Steps 4–6. If the indicator light does not come on or the garage door does not move, a second button press may be required. For a second time, press and hold the newly programmed button for five seconds. If the light stays on or the garage door moves, programming is complete. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds, then changes to a solid light and the garage door does not move, continue with programming Steps 4–6. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (40,1) 5-40 Instruments and Controls enough for the Universal Remote system to pick up the signal during programming. If the programming did not work, replace Step 2 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: Press and hold the Universal Remote system button while pressing and releasing the hand-held transmitter button every two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Remote system. The Universal Remote system indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete. does not flash, press and hold the same button a second time for two seconds, then release it. Again, if the door does not move or the garage door lamp does not flash, press and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then release it. The Universal Remote system should now activate the garage door. Repeat the process for programming the two remaining buttons. Radio Signals for Canada and Some Gate Operators For questions or programming help call 1-800-355-3515 or see www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws and some U.S. gate operators require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long Learn or Smart Button 4. After completing Steps 1–3, locate the Learn or Smart button inside garage on the garage door opener receiver. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. 5. Press and release the Learn or 6. Smart button. Step 6 must be completed within 30 seconds of pressing this button. Inside the vehicle, press and hold the newly programmed Universal Remote system button for two seconds and then release it. If the garage door does not move or the lamp on the garage door opener receiver Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls 5-41 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under “Programming the Universal Remote System.” Universal Remote System Operation Using the Universal Remote System Press and hold the appropriate Universal Remote system button for at least one-half second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle ownership is terminated. To erase: 1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash. This should take about 10 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (42,1) 5-42 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lighting Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Automatic Headlamp System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Lighting Features Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Battery Load Management . . . . 6-5 The exterior lamp control is on the turn signal lever. There are four positions. O (Exterior Lamp Control): Operates the exterior lamps. Turn to one of the following positions: O (Off): Briefly turn to this position to turn the automatic light control off or on again. AUTO (Automatic Headlamps): Turns the exterior lamps on and off automatically depending on the exterior light. The vehicle will default to the AUTO setting when it is first started. Lighting 6-1 ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps. 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps, together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer 2 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer: Push the turn signal lever away from you and release, to turn the high beams on. To return to low beams, push the lever again or pull it toward you and release. This indicator light turns on in the instrument cluster when the high-beam headlamps are on. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) 6-2 Lighting Flash-to-Pass The flash-to-pass feature works with the low beams or Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on or off. To flash the high beams, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you, then release it. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) The DRL system makes the low-beam headlamps come on at a reduced brightness in daylight when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on. The exterior lamp control is in AUTO. The transmission is not in P (Park). The light sensor determines it is daytime. The parking brake is released. Fully functional DRL are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. When the DRL are on, the taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights and other lamps will not be on. The instrument cluster will be lit. When the exterior lamp control is turned to 5, the low-beam headlamps come on. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, move the shift lever to P (Park). The DRL will stay off until the shift lever is moved out of the P (Park) position. The regular headlamp system should be turned on when needed. Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the headlamps come on automatically. Do not cover the light sensor on top of the instrument panel or the headlamps will come on when they are not needed. The system may also turn on the headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. If it is light outside when the vehicle leaves the garage, there is a slight delay before the automatic headlamp system changes to the DRL. During that delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (3,1) is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-4. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on. The transition time for the lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Move the exterior lamp control to P or ; to disable this feature. Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals Lighting 6-3 | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press | again to turn the flashers off. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. Hold it there until the lane change is complete. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the turn signal flashes three times. The lever returns to its starting position when it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (4,1) 6-4 Lighting Have any burned out bulbs replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse; see Fuses on page 10-30. Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the control is located on the turn signal lever. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. # FOG (Fog Lamps): Turn the fog lamp band on the lever to # and release it, to turn the fog lamps on or off. The band will return to its original position. The parking lamps or low-beam headlamps must be on to use the fog lamps. The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps are turned on. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control This control is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the lights. Dome Lamps There are front and rear dome lamps. The dome lamp controls are located in the overhead console. To change the settings, press the following: * (Dome Lamp Override): Turns the lamps off, even when a door is open. 1 (Door): The lamps come on automatically when a door is opened. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (5,1) + (On): Turns the dome lamps on. The dome lamps can also be turned on and off by pressing the buttons next to the lamps. Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off. Lighting Features Entry Lighting The dome lamp, cargo lamp, and foot lamp inside the vehicle come on when any door is opened, if the dome lamp is in the door position. In addition, these lamps come on when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) unlock button is pressed. They stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened. After the door is opened and then closed, the light remains on for 20 seconds, or until the ignition is turned to ON/RUN. Battery Load Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. Lighting 6-5 When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up. When the state of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all of the power needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (6,1) 6-6 Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator's output and the vehicle's electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more power whenever needed. It can temporarily reduce the power demands of some accessories. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a DIC message might be displayed and it is recommended that the driver reduce the electrical loads as much as possible. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-25. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (1,1) Phone Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . 7-21 Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-26 Trademarks and License Agreements Trademarks and License Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32 Infotainment System Introduction Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . 7-2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Radio AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 Audio Players CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12 MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 Auxiliary Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-16 Infotainment System 7-1 Introduction Infotainment Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems. Read the following pages to become familiar with these 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. Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual 7707483) - 2015 - crc - 9/29/14 (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada- Black plate (2,1) To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-22. Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system. The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. 7-2 Infotainment System The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions 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, faceplate buttons, and screen buttons.

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