CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2009 1.G Owners Manual

Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide
the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle
warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the
nish should be repaired right away. Bare metal
will corrode quickly and may develop into major
repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer.
Larger areas of nish damage can be corrected in your
dealer’s/retailer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are
not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, oor pan,
and exhaust system even though they have corrosion
protection.
At least every spring, ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the
frame should be loosened before being ushed. Your
dealer/retailer or an underbody car washing system
can do this.
Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and
attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can
take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and
small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this, we will
repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles (20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs rst.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield
from outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts labels and
the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code helps identify the vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts. See “Engine
Specications” underCapacities and Specifications
on page 5-104for your vehicle’s engine code.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on the inside of the glove box.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
The label has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to the
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage
the vehicle and the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if
the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to the vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-72.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from
short circuits by fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly
reduces the chance of circuit overload and re caused
by electrical problems.
The vehicle has an underhood fuse block and an
instrument panel fuse block.
To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays,
refer to the Fuse Usage Chart on the inside surface
of the fuse panel door.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located on the
passenger side of the center console, to the left of the
glove box near the oor.
Remove the console cover to access the fuse block.
Fuses Usage
1Sunroof, Inside Rear View Mirror,
Compass
2 Rear Seat Entertainment
3 Rear Wiper
4 Liftgate
5 Airbags
6 Heated Seats
7 Driver Side Turn Signal
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Fuses Usage
8 Door Locks
9Automatic Occupant Sensing
Module
10 Power Mirrors
11 Passenger Side Turn Signal
12 Amplier
13 Steering Wheel Illumination
14 Infotainment
15Climate Control System,
Remote Function Actuator
16 Canister Vent
17 Radio
18 Cluster
19 Ignition Switch
20 Body Control ModuleFuses Usage
21Communications Integration
Module
22Center High-Mounted Stoplamp,
Dimmer
23 Interior Lights
Relays Usage
RAP RLY Retained Accessory Power Relay
REAR
DEFOG RLYRear Defogger Relay
Circuit
BreakersUsage
PWR WNDW Power Windows
PWR SEATS Power Seats
EMPTY Empty
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver side of the engine compartment.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
more information on location.To remove the fuse block cover, release the rear of
the cover rst, by unlocking both of the tabs in the back.
Then lift the cover off. Do not lift the front of the cover until
the tabs at the rear have been unlocked. To reinstall, t
together the tabs located on the front of the cover, and
push down on the cover until the tabs on the rear of the
cover click into place.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
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Fuses Usage
1 Cooling Fan 2
2 Cooling Fan 1
3 Auxiliary Power
4 Rear HVAC
5 Spare
6 Sun Roof
7 Antilock Brake System
8 Air Conditioning Clutch
9 Driver Side Low-Beam
10 Daytime Running Lamp 2
11 Passenger Side High-Beam
12 Passenger Side Park Lamp
13 Horn
14 Driver Side Park Lamp
15 Starter
16Electronic Throttle Control,
Engine Control Module
17 Emission Device 1
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Fuses Usage
18 Even Coils, Injectors
19 Odd Coils, Injectors
20 Emission Device 2
21 Spare
22Powertrain Control Module,
Ignition
23 Transmission
24 Mass Airow Sensor
25 Airbag Display
26 Spare
27 Stoplamp
28 Passenger Side Low-Beam
29 Driver Side High-Beam
30 Battery Main 3
32 Spare
33 Engine Control Module, Battery
34Transmission Control Module,
BatteryFuses Usage
35 Trailer Park Lamp
36 Front Wiper
37Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp,
Turn Signal
38 Spare
39 Fuel Pump
40 Not Used
41 All-Wheel Drive
42 Regulated Voltage Control
43Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp,
Turn Signal
44 Spare
45 Front, Rear Washer
48 Rear Defogger
49 Antilock Brake System Motor
50 Battery Main 2
52 Daytime Running Lamps
53 Fog Lamps
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Fuses Usage
54 Climate Control System Blower
57 Battery Main 1
63 Electric Power Steering
When changing relays,
observe the location of the
notch on the old relay.
Install new relays with the
notch in the same location.
Relays Usage
31 Ignition Main
46 Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
47 Powertrain
Relays Usage
51 Spare
55 Crank
56 Fan 1
58Passenger Side Trailer Stoplamp,
Turn Signal
59Driver Side Trailer Stoplamp,
Turn Signal
60 Fan 3
61 Fan 2
62 Fuel Pump
Misc. Usage
PLR Fuse Puller
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-11for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located
under the hood. See your dealer for more
information.
Cooling System
3.4L V6 Engine 10.5 qt 9.9 L
3.6L V6 Engine 11.0 qt 10.4 L
Engine Oil with Filter
3.4L V6 Engine 4.5 qt 4.3 L
3.6L V6 Engine 5.5 qt 5.2 L
Fuel Tank
Front-Wheel Drive 20.5 gal 77.6 L
All-Wheel Drive 16.6 gal 62.8 L
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