Battery CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2017 2.G Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 201
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 201
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 210
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 211
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 217
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Power Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Battery - North America . . . . . . 221
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 222
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 223
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 223
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 226
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Electrical System
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 234
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248

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Wheel Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 250
Tire Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Tire Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 259
Jump Starting
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Towing the Vehicle
Towing the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Recreational VehicleTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
Appearance Care
Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit
your dealer. You will receive
genuine GM parts and GM-trained
and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of
these marks:
California Proposition
65 Warning
WARNING: Most motor vehicles,
including this one, as well as many
of its service parts and fluids, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many parts and systems,
many fluids, and some component
wear by-products contain and/or
emit these chemicals.
See
Battery - North America 0221
and Jump Starting - North
America 0260.
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements
Certain types of automotive
applications, such as airbag
initiators, safety belt pretensioners,
and lithium batteries contained in
Remote Keyless Entry transmitters,
may contain perchlorate materials.
Special handling may be necessary.
For additional information, see
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0211.
2. Engine Cover 0207.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil0207.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0207.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0220. 6.
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0228.
7. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0260.
8. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0260. 9.
Battery - North America 0221
(Out of View).
10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0213.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0219.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 0211.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Under Engine Cover). See
Power Steering Fluid (2.4L L4
Engine) 0218 orPower
Steering Fluid (3.6L
V6 Engine) 0218.
3. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0207.
4. Engine Cover 0207.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See Engine Oil0207.
6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brake Fluid 0220.
7. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0228.
8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0260.
9. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. See Jump Starting - North
America 0260.
10. Battery - North America 0221
(Out of View). 11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0213.
12. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer
Fluid 0219.
Engine Cover
Engine Cover 3.6L V6
1. Oil Fill Cap
2. Engine Cover Bolt
3. Engine Cover
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Remove the engine cover
bolt (2).
3. Raise the engine cover (3) to release from the retainers.
4. Lift and remove the engine cover.
5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall engine cover.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.

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.A fluid leak in the brake
hydraulic system. Have the
brake hydraulic system fixed.
With a leak, the brakes will not
work well.
Always clean the brake fluid
reservoir cap and the area around
the cap before removing it.
Do not top off the brake fluid.
Adding fluid does not correct a leak.
If fluid is added when the linings are
worn, there will be too much fluid
when new brake linings are
installed. Add or remove fluid, as
necessary, only when work is done
on the brake hydraulic system.
{Warning
If too much brake fluid is added, it
can spill on the engine and burn,
if the engine is hot enough. You
or others could be burned, and
the vehicle could be damaged.
Add brake fluid only when work is
done on the brake hydraulic
system. When the brake fluid falls to a low
level, the brake warning light comes
on. See
Brake System Warning
Light 0108.
Brake fluid absorbs water over time
which degrades the effectiveness of
the brake fluid. Replace brake fluid
at the specified intervals to prevent
increased stopping distance. See
Maintenance Schedule 0276.
What to Add
Use only GM approved DOT 3
brake fluid from a clean, sealed
container. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0285.
{Warning
The wrong or contaminated brake
fluid could result in damage to the
brake system. This could result in
the loss of braking leading to a
possible injury. Always use the
proper GM approved brake fluid.
Caution
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces, the
paint finish can be damaged.
Immediately wash off any painted
surface.
Battery - North America
The original equipment battery is
maintenance free. Do not remove
the cap and do not add fluid.
Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0204 for battery location.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
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Warning (Continued)
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING.
See California Proposition
65 Warning 0201.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0260 for tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down. Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative (−) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Under normal driving conditions,
transfer case fluid does not require
maintenance unless there is a fluid
leak or unusual noise. If required,
have the transfer case serviced by
your dealer.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. 2. Apply both the parking brake
and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Cooling fan 1
2 Cooling fan 2
3 Brake booster
4 Right power windows Fuses Usage
5 Memory seat module
6 Left power seat
7 Instrument panel fuse block 1
8 Rear defogger
9 Starter
10 AIR pump motor Fuses Usage
11 Instrument panel fuse block 2
12 Sunroof
13 ABS pump
14 Instrument panel fuse block 3
15 Left power windows
16 ABS module
17 Transmission control module battery
18 Trailer parking light
19 AIR pump solenoid
20 Engine control module battery
21 Canister vent
22 Left trailer side (if equipped)
23 Liftgate module
24 Power lumbar
25 Right trailer side (if equipped)

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FusesUsage
26 Rear accessory power outlet
27 Memory mirror module
28 Regulated voltage control battery
sensor
29 Front wiper
30 Rear wiper
31 A/C
32 Rear latch
33 Heated mirrors
34 Horn
35 Right high-beam headlamp
36 Left high-beam headlamp
37 Ignition coil –even
38 Ignition coil –odd
39 Windshield washer
40 Front fog lamps (if equipped) Fuses
Usage
41 Post catalytic converter O2 sensor
42 Engine control module
43 Pre-catalytic converter O2 sensor
44 Transmission control module
45 Mirror
46 Fuel system control module/Ignition
47 –
48 Rear drive module
49 Lift gate module logic
50 Instrument panel fuse block/Ignition
51 Front heated seat
52 Fuel system control module
53 Engine control module
54 Rear vision camera Fuses
Usage
55 Electric power steering
56 AIR pump solenoid
57 Brake booster
58 Cooling fan –low
59 High-beam headlamps
60 Cooling fan control
61 Wiper On/Off control
62 A/C
63 Rear defogger
64 Wiper speed
65 Fog lamps
66 Engine control
67 Starter
68 Run/Crank
69 Cooling fan –high
70 AIR pump motor
77 Right power seat
78 Passenger power lumbar

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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 top 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, relays, and
features shown.
Instrument Panel Fuse BlockFuses Usage
1 Steering wheel dimming
2 –
3 –
4 Body control module 1
5 Infotainment
6 Body control module 7
7 Noise control module
8 Body control module 4
9 Radio
10 –
11 Rear parking assist module
12 HVAC/Battery
13 Front auxiliary power
14 HVAC/Ignition
15 Display

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FusesUsage
16 Body control module 5
17 Rear auxiliary power
18 Instrument panel/ Ignition
19 Universal garage door opener
20 Body control module 6
21 –
22 Sensing/Diagnostic module/Ignition
23 Front vision camera
24 –
25 Transmission gear shift position
indicator
26 –
27 –
28 –
29 Front blower motor
30 Body control module 3 Fuses
Usage
31 Amplifier
32 Discrete logic ignition switch
33 Communications integration module
34 Body control module 2
35 Sensing/Diagnostic module battery
36 Data link connector
37 Instrument panel battery
38 Passenger sensing system module
39 –
40 Body control module 8
41 Logistic relay (if equipped)
42 Retained accessory power relayWheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much
flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious
crash. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0159.
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