CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2010 2.G Owners Manual

Vehicle Care 9-33
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate partway. SeeLiftgate (Manual)
on page 1‑8orLiftgate (Power)on
page 1‑8for more information.
Passenger side shown, driver side
similar
2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly towards the right. 3. Pull the lamp assembly down to
remove from liftgate.
A. Bulb Socket
B. Bulb
C. Lamp Assembly
4. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove from
lamp assembly (C). 5. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of
the bulb socket.
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and
turn the bulb socket clockwise to
install into lamp assembly.
7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side
first.
8. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly
snaps into place.

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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulb
Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Fog Lamp Front H11
Headlamp
High Beam HB3
Headlamp
Low Beam H11
License Plate Lamp W5WLL
Parking Lamp/Turn
Signal Front T20
Sidemarker Front
and Rear 194
Taillamp/Turn Signal
Lamp/Stop Lamp 3157K
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is broken
or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure
to replace a bad fuse with a new
one of the identical size and rating.
There are two fuse blocks in the
vehicle: one in the engine
compartment and one in the
instrument panel.
There is a fuse puller located in the
engine compartment fuse block.
See Engine Compartment Fuse
Block
on page 9‑34. It can be used
to easily remove fuses from the fuse
block.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
To remove the fuse block cover,
squeeze the clips on the cover and
lift it straight up.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.
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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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
J-Case Fuses Usage
1 Cool Fan 1
2 Cool Fan 2
3 Rear Defog J-Case
Fuses Usage
4 Power Windows
–
Right
5 Memory Seat
Module J-Case
Fuses Usage
6 Power Seat –Left
7 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 1
8 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 2
9 Starter
10 Brake Booster 11 Sunroof
12 Antilock Brake
System Pump
13 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block 3
14 Power Windows
–
Left
15 Antilock Brake
System Module

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Mini Fuses Usage16 Transmission
Control Module
Battery
17 Trailer Parking Light
18 Engine Control
Module Battery
19 Heated Mirror
20 Trailer Left
21 Lift Gate Module
22 Power Lumbar
23 Trailer Right
24 Canister Vent
25 Memory Mirror
Module
26 Regulated Voltage
Control Battery
Sensor
27 Rear Accessory
Power Outlet Mini Fuses Usage
28 Wiper
29 Rear Wiper
30 Air Conditioning
Compressor
31 Rear Latch
32 Horn
33 Right High‐Beam
Headlamp
34 Left High‐Beam
Headlamp
35 Ignition Even Coil
36 Ignition Odd Coil
37 Windshield Washer
38 Front Fog Lamps
39 Post Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
40 Engine Control
Module Mini Fuses Usage
41 Pre–Catalytic
Converter Oxygen
Sensor
42 Transmission
Control Module
43 Mirror
44 Chassis Control
Module Ignition
45 Spare
46 Rear Drive Module
47 Lift Gate Module
Logic
48 Instrument Panel
Fuse Block Ignition
49 Heated Seat –Front
50 Chassis Control
Module
51 Engine Control
Module
52 Rear Vision Camera

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Midi Fuse Usage53 Electric Power
Steering
Micro
Relays Usage
54 Rear Defogger
55 Cooling Fan Low
56 Head Lamp
High Beam
57 Cooling Fan Control
58 Wiper On/Off
Control
59 Air Conditioning
Compressor
60 Wiper Speed
61 Fog Lamp
62 Engine Control
63 Starter
64 Run/Crank Mini Relays Usage
65 Cooling Fan High
66 Brake Booster
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block
is located on the passenger
side panel of the center console.
To access the fuses, open the fuse
panel door from the passenger side
by pulling it out. To reinstall the door, insert the tabs
on the bottom of the door into the
console first, then push the door
back into its original location.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses and relays
shown.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Mini Fuses Usage 1 Steering Wheel DM
2 Spare
3 Spare Mini Fuses Usage
4 Body Control
Module 1
5 Infotainment Mini Fuses Usage
6 Body Control
Module 7
7 Noise Control
Module
8 Body Control
Module 4
9 Radio
10 SEO Battery
11 Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Aid Module
12 Heater, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning
Battery
13 Auxiliary Power
Front
14 Heater, Ventilation
and Air Conditioning
Ignition

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Mini Fuses Usage15 Display
16 Body Control
Module 5
17 Auxiliary
Power Rear
18 Instrument Panel
Cluster Ignition
19 PDI Module
20 Body Control
Module 6
21 SEO Retained
Accessory Power
22 SDM Ignition
23 Spare
24 Spare
25 PRNDL
26 Spare
27 Spare
28 Spare Mini Fuses Usage
30 Body Control
Module 3
31 Amplifier
32 Discrete Logic
Ignition Switch
33 Communications
Integration Module
34 Body Control
Module 2
35 SDM Battery
36 Data Link
Connection
37 Instrument Panel
Cluster Battery
38 IOS Module
(Passenger Sensing
System)
39 Spare J‐Case
Fuses Usage
29 Front Blower Motor
40 Body Control
Module 8
Relays Usage 41 LOG Relay
42 Retained Accessory
Power Relay

9-40 Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. If you
ever have questions about your
tire warranty and where to
obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For
additional information refer to
the tire manufacturer.
{WARNING
Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are dangerous.
.Overloading your tires can
cause overheating as a result
of too much flexing. You
could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeVehicle
Load Limits on page 8‑24.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Underinflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when your
tires are cold. See Tire
Pressure on page 9‑46.
.Overinflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured
or broken by a sudden
impact —such as when you
hit a pothole. Keep tires at
the recommended pressure.
.Worn, old tires can cause
accidents. If your tread is
badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged,
replace them.
Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is
molded into its sidewall. The
examples below show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a
compact spare tire sidewall.
Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example
(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a
combination of letters and
numbers used to define a
particular tire's width, height,
aspect ratio, construction type,

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and service description. See the
“Tire Size”illustration later in this
section for more detail.
(B) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original
equipment tires designed to
GM's specific tire performance
criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of
Transportation)
:The
Department of Transportation
(DOT) code indicates that the
tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code is the Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material
:The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality
Grading (UTQG)
:Tire
manufacturers are required to
grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature
resistance. For more information
see Uniform Tire Quality
Grading
on page 9‑56.
(G) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
Compact Spare Tire Example
(A) Tire Ply Material:The type
of cord and number of plies in
the sidewall and under the tread.
(B) Temporary Use Only
:The
compact spare tire or temporary
use tire has a tread life of
approximately 5 000 km
(3,000 miles) and should not be
driven at speeds over 105 km/h
(65 mph). The compact spare
tire is for emergency use when a
regular road tire has lost air and
gone flat. If your vehicle has a

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compact spare tire, see
Compact Spare Tire
on
page 9‑68
and If a Tire Goes Flat
on page 9‑59.
(C) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code is the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(D) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load. (E) Tire Inflation
:The
temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inflated to
420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure
on
page 9‑46
.
(F) Tire Size
:A combination of
letters and numbers define a
tire's width, height, aspect ratio,
construction type, and service
description. The letter T as the
first character in the tire size
means the tire is for temporary
use only.
(G) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original
equipment tires designed to
GM's specific tire performance
criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The following illustration shows
an example of a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width
:The three‐digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall.