CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2005 1.G Owners Manual

OnStar®Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and
Sound Plan is included for the rst year. You can
extend this plan beyond the rst year, or upgrade to the
Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs.
For more information, press the OnStar
®button to speak
with an advisor.
Safe and Sound Plan

Advanced Automatic Collision Notication
Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Tracking
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
Remote Diagnostics
Online Concierge
Directions and Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Personal Calling
As an OnStar®subscriber, the Personal Calling
capability is an available hands-free wireless phone that
is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed
nationwide using simple voice commands with no
additional contracts and no additional roaming charges.
To nd out more about OnStar
®Personal Calling,
refer to the OnStar®user’s guide in the vehicle’s glove
box or visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com;
or speak with an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the
OnStar®button or by calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®Personal Calling
that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and
traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates,
stock quotes, entertainment and more. Customize
your information prole at www.myonstar.com. See the
OnStar
®user’s guide for more information.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the handle to the left and
pull the glove box door down until it stops and is
fully open.
Cupholder(s)
There are two cupholders located at the lower front of
the center console armrest and a molded cupholder
on the oor of the center console.
To use the cupholders on the armrest, pull the tray
forward.There are two cupholders located at the rear of the
center console. Pull downward on the lid to use
the cupholders.
Coinholder(s)
Your vehicle has a coin holder on the center console.
Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center console armrest with
storage area. Use the lever on the front of the console to
open it.
Garment Hooks
Your vehicle has garment hooks located on rear
headliner of the vehicle that can be pulled down for
hanging garments.
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Luggage Carrier
{CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier — like paneling, plywood, a mattress
and so forth — the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to lose
control. What you are carrying could be
violently torn off, and this could cause you or
other drivers to have a collision, and of course
damage your vehicle. You may be able to carry
something like this inside. But, never carry
something longer or wider than the luggage
carrier on top of your vehicle.
A luggage carrier allows you to load things on top of
your vehicle. The luggage carrier has side rails attached
to the roof, sliding crossrails (if equipped) and places
to use for tying things down. These let you load
some things on top of your vehicle, as long as they
are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier.The roof rack crossrails can be locked in
four positions only.
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Press the lever down and align the crossrails on both
sides with the holes on the siderails. Move the crossrail
by hand. There will be a notable click as the pins
align into the holes locking the crossrail into place.
Make sure lever is in the down position, and that you
are not able to slide the crossrail with your hand
when properly in place.To reposition the crossrail, pull up on the end levers of
the crossrail to the upright position. This will release
the pins from the holes in the siderail. You will be able
to move the crossrail into a new position.
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Notice:Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that
weighs more than 220 lbs (100 kg) or hangs over the
rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your
vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as
far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading Your Vehicle on
page 4-29.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage
carrier crossrails are locked and cargo is still securely
fastened.
When the luggage carrier is not in use, lock one crossrail
at the rear most position on the siderails and lock the
other crossrail above the opening of the rear door
to reduce wind noise.Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover
Your vehicle is equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo
cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted
into three positions.
There is a ip panel towards the front of the cargo
cover. You may have to ip this panel upward in order
to gain access to the cargo cover.
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To use the panel in the lower position, do the following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
lower guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in
place.
The panel can be used in this position if you need
additional space above the panel. Place the cargo on
top of the panel in this position.
{CAUTION:
If you were to carry things on the adjustable
panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) or
center positions, during a sudden vehicle
movement or a crash, those things could be
thrown around in the vehicle. You or others
could be injured. When it is in the upper or
center position, always secure any cargo on
the oor beneath the panel/cover.
To use the panel in the center position, do the following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the
middle guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of the
panel to lock it in place.
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The panel can be used in this position when you have
to place a at or spare tire in the rear cargo area.
To use the panel in the upper position, do the following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into the top
guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down and pull rearward on the back of the
panel to lock it in place.
This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear area.
The panel may be installed either carpet or plastic side
up. The panel may also be used as a table in this
position. See “Table” following for more information.Table
Your vehicle has an adjustable panel that also functions
as a table. The maximum load for the table is 100 lbs
distributed (45 kg).
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To set up the table, do the following:
1. With the adjustable panel in the upper position pull
rearward to position it for use as a table. The
plastic side should be up.
2. Rotate the knob to release the leg from the plastic
side of the table and rotate the leg outward.
3. Set the table leg onto the liftgate lock striker at the
rear edge of the vehicle.
Make sure to place the table leg securely onto the
liftgate lock striker.Notice:Driving with the panel extended into the
table position could damage your vehicle. Always
have the panel in the stored position while you
are driving.
Notice:Placing hot items on the surface of the
table could damage it. Always be sure that the items
that are placed on the surface of the table are of
moderate temperature.
There are four hooks located on the table that can be
used for grocery bags.
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Convenience Net
Your vehicle may have a rear compartment net to
prevent items from rolling under the rear seat.
Cargo Tie Downs
Your vehicle also has four cargo tie-down anchors.
Two anchors are located on the side trim just behind the
rear seat and the other two are located on the oor at
the rear of the cargo area.
Sunroof
If the vehicle has an express-open sunroof, the controls
to operate it are located on the headliner above the
rearview mirror. The ignition must be in RUN or ACC to
operate the sunroof. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-16.
To express-open the
sunroof glass panel and
sunshade, press the switch
rearward and release it.
To stop the sunroof before it is completely open, press
the switch rearward again. The sunshade cannot be
closed with the sunroof open. To close the sunroof,
press forward on the switch until it stops.
To put the sunroof in the vent position, pull down on the
front of the switch. Push up on the front of the switch
to close it.
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✍NOTES
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