CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2007 1.G Owners Manual

ENGINE OVERHEATD (Overheated)
IDLE ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears
on the instrument panel cluster and/or
DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Do not increase the engine speed above
normal idling speed. SeeEngine Overheating
on page 355for more information.
This message displays when the engine coolant
temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle
to idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATD (Overheated)
STOP ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine is overheating, severe engine damage
may occur. If an overheat warning appears on
the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop
the vehicle as soon as possible. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 355for more information.This message displays along with a continuous
chime when the engine has overheated. Stop and
turn the engine off immediately to avoid severe
engine damage. SeeEngine Overheating on
page 355.
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
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 LEVEL LOW
This message displays when your vehicle is low
on fuel. Rell the fuel tank as soon as possible.
SeeFuel Gage on page 191andFilling the
Tank on page 337for more information.
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HOOD OPEN
This message displays on some vehicles when
the hood is not closed properly. When this
message appears, make sure that the hood
is closed completely. SeeHood Release
on page 340.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE
This message displays when the outside air
temperature is cold enough to create icy road
conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
LIFTGATE OPEN
This message displays when the liftgate is not
closed completely. Make sure that the liftgate is
closed completely. SeeLiftgate on page 107.
OIL PRSSURE (Pressure) LOW STOP
ENGINE
Notice:If you drive your vehicle while the
engine oil pressure is low, severe engine
damage may occur. If a low oil pressure
warning appears on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as
possible. Do not drive the vehicle until the
cause of the low oil pressure is corrected. See
Engine Oil on page 344for more information.
This message displays when the vehicle’s
engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure light
also appears on the instrument panel cluster.
SeeOil Pressure Light on page 186.
Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine damage
can result from driving a vehicle with low oil
pressure. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer
as soon as possible when this message is
displayed.
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PASSENGER DOOR
FRONT/REAR OPEN
This message displays when one or more of the
passenger’s doors are not closed properly.
When this message appears, make sure that all
passenger doors are closed completely.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays while you are matching
a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to
your vehicle. See “LEARN REMOTE KEY” under
DIC Operation and Displays on page 193for
more information.
SERVICE A/C (Air Conditioning)
SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
detected in the air conditioning system. Have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is a problem
with the airbag system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light on page 174for more information.
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE
If your vehicle has the All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
system, this message displays along with
the service all-wheel drive light if a problem occurs
with this system. SeeService All-Wheel Drive
Light on page 189. If this message appears, stop
as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Restart the vehicle and check for the message on
the DIC display. If the message is still displayed
or appears again when you begin driving, the AWD
system needs service. See your dealer.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
with the generator and battery charging systems.
Driving with this problem could drain the
vehicle’s battery. Turn off all unnecessary
accessories. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so. Have the electrical system
checked by your dealer immediately.
Connecting a battery charger to your vehicle while
the ignition is in any position other than LOCK
may cause this message to appear. If you need to
charge your vehicle, make sure that the key is
in LOCK or out of the ignition during charging.
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SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays and a chime sounds when
the brake uid level is low. The brake system
warning light also appears on the instrument panel
cluster when this message appears on the DIC.
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 178.
Have the brake system serviced by your dealer as
soon as possible.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
On some vehicles, this message displays when a
problem is detected with the power steering
system. When this message is displayed, you may
notice that the effort required to steer the vehicle
increases or feels heavier, but you will still be able
to steer the vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer immediately.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there has been a
problem detected with the StabiliTrak®System.
A warning light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 181. SeeStabiliTrak
®
System on page 292for more information.
If this message turns on while you are driving,
pull off the road as soon as possible and
stop carefully. Try resetting the system by turning
the ignition off and then back on. If this message
still stays on or turns back on again while you
are driving, your vehicle needs service. Have the
StabiliTrak
®System inspected by your dealer
as soon as possible.
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
This message displays when there is a problem
with the theft-deterrent system. A fault has
been detected in the system which means that
the system is disabled and it is not protecting the
vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however,
you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer
before turning off the engine. SeePASS-Key
®III+
Operation on page 113for more information.
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SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM
This message displays if a part on the Tire
Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working
properly. If you drive your vehicle while any of
the four sensors are missing or inoperable,
the warning comes on in about 20 minutes.
A sensor would be missing, for example, if you
put different wheels on your vehicle without
transferring the sensors. If the warning comes
on and stays on, there may be a problem with
the TPM. See your dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL
This message displays when the Traction
Control System (TCS) is not functioning properly.
A warning light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light on page 181andTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 291for more information.
Have the TCS serviced by your dealer as soon
as possible.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related malfunction occurs. Have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
STABILITRAK NOT READY
This message may display and a warning light
on the instrument panel cluster may be on
after rst driving the vehicle and exceeding
30 mph (48 km/h) for 30 seconds. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 181.
The StabiliTrak
®System is not functional until
the light has turned off. SeeStabiliTrak®System
on page 292for more information.
STABILITRAK OFF
This message displays any time the StabiliTrak®
System turns off. When this message has
been displayed, StabiliTrak®is no longer
available to assist you with directional control
of the vehicle. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 292.
This message displays only while the ignition
is in RUN.
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Any of the following conditions may cause the
StabiliTrak®System to turn off:
The StabiliTrak®System is turned off by
pressing and holding the traction control
button. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 292
for more information.
The battery is low.
There is a StabiliTrak®System failure.
See your dealer for service.
STARTING DISABLD (Disabled)
SERVICE THRTTLE (Throttle)
This message displays if the starting of the engine
is disabled due to the electronic throttle control
system. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer
immediately.
This message only appears while the ignition is
in RUN, and will not disappear until the problem
is resolved.
This message cannot be acknowledged.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the content theft-deterrent
system has detected a break-in attempt while
you were away from your vehicle. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 111for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM) system is re-learning the tire
positions. SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on
page 391. The tire positions must be re-learned
after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire
or sensor. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 396andInation - Tire Pressure on page 390
for more information.
TRACTION CONTROL OFF
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) turns off. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 291for more information.
This message only displays while the ignition
is in RUN and disappears after 10 seconds, unless
it is acknowledged or an urgent warning appears.
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Any of the following conditions may cause the
TCS to turn off:
The TCS is turned off by pressing the
traction control button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 291for more
information.
The battery is low.
There is a TCS failure. See your dealer
for service.
TRACTION CONTROL ON
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) turns on. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 291for more information.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays as a reminder to turn off the
turn signal if you drive your vehicle for more than
about 0.75 mile (1.2 km) with a turn signal on.
SeeTurn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 151.
This message displays and a chime sounds only
when the ignition is in RUN. The message will not
disappear until the turn signal is manually turned
off, or a turn is completed.
DIC Vehicle Personalization
Your vehicle has personalization capabilities that
allow you to program certain features to one
preferred setting.
All of the personalization options may not be
available on your vehicle. Only the options
available will be displayed on the DIC.
The default settings for the personalization
features were set when your vehicle left the
factory, but may have been changed from their
default state since then.
The personalization preferences are automatically
recalled.
To change personalization preferences, use the
following procedure.
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Entering the Feature Settings Menu
1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in
PARK (P).
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is
recommended that the headlamps are
turned off.
2. Press the vehicle information button until
FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS
VTO
SELECT appears on the DIC display.
3. Press the set/reset button to enter the feature
settings menu.
If the menu is not available, FEATURE
SETTINGS AVAILABLE IN PRK (Park) will
display. Before entering the menu, make sure
the vehicle is in PARK (P).
Feature Settings Menu Items
The following are personalization features that
allow you to program settings to the vehicle:
DISPLAY ENGLISH
This feature will only display if a language other
than English has been set. This feature allows
you to change the language in which the DIC
messages appear to English.Press the vehicle information button until the
PRESS
VTO DISPLAY ENGLISH screen appears
on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button to
display all DIC messages in English.
DISPLAY LANGUAGE
This feature allows you to select the language in
which the DIC messages will appear.
Press the vehicle information button until DISPLAY
LANGUAGE appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
ENGLISH (default):All messages will appear
in English.
FRANCAIS (French):All messages will appear
in French.
ESPANOL (Spanish):All messages will appear
in Spanish.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
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AUTO LOCK
This feature allows you to select when the
vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 105
for more information.
Press the vehicle information button until AUTO
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default):The vehicle’s
doors automatically lock when the doors are
closed and the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).
AT VEHICLE SPEED:The vehicle’s doors
automatically lock when the vehicle speed is
above 5 mph (8 km/h) for three seconds.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
AUTO UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select whether or not
to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature.
It also allows you to select which doors and
when the doors will automatically unlock. See
Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 105
for more information.
Press the vehicle information button until AUTO
UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press
the set/reset button to access the settings for this
feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:None of the doors will automatically unlock.
DRIVER AT KEY OUT:Only the driver’s door
will unlock when the key is taken out of the
ignition.
DRIVER IN PARK:Only the driver’s door will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
ALL AT KEY OUT:All of the doors will unlock
when the key is taken out of the ignition.
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ALL IN PARK (default):All of the doors will
unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P).
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to this
feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE LOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
You will not receive feedback when locking
the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if any of the
doors are open. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 97for more
information.
Press the vehicle information button until REMOTE
LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the
set/reset button to access the settings for
this feature. Then press the vehicle information
button to scroll through the following settings:
OFF:There will be no feedback when you press
the lock button on the RKE transmitter.LIGHTS ONLY:The exterior lamps will ash
when you press the lock button on the RKE
transmitter.
HORN ONLY:The horn will sound on the second
press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter.
HORN & LIGHTS (default):The exterior
lamps will ash when you press the lock button
on the RKE transmitter, and the horn will
sound when the lock button is pressed again
within ve seconds of the previous command.
NO CHANGE:No change will be made to
this feature. The current setting will remain.
Choose one of the available settings and press
the set/reset button while it is displayed on the
DIC to select it.
REMOTE UNLOCK
This feature allows you to select the type of
feedback you will receive when unlocking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter. You will
not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 97for more information.
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