buttons CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2022 User Guide

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16540728) - 2023 - crc - 6/16/22
Instruments and Controls 113
Universal Remote System
Operation
Using the Universal Remote System
Press and hold the appropriate Universal
Remote system button for at least one-half
second. The indicator light will come on
while the signal is being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Remote System
Buttons
Erase all programmed buttons when vehicle
ownership is terminated.
To erase:1. Press and hold the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash.
This should take about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
Reprogramming a Single Universal
Remote System Button
To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the
button, proceed with Step 1 under
“Programming the Universal Remote
System.”

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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118 Lighting
Some localities have laws that require the
high beams to be off when the fog lamps
are on.
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control
This feature adjusts the brightness of all
illuminated controls. The instrument panel
illumination control is next to the exterior
lamp control.
Push the knob in all the way until it extends
out and then turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to brighten or dim the
lights. Push the knob back in when finished.
The knob is functional at night, or when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Courtesy Lamps
The courtesy lamps come on when any door
is opened,
Kon the remote key is pressed,
or when the vehicle is turned off. See Dome
Lamps 0118.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the overhead
console. The dome lamps activate when any
door is opened,
Kon the remote key is
pressed, or when the vehicle is turned off.
To operate, press the following buttons:
jOFF : Press to turn off the dome
lamps. An indicator light on the button will
turn on when the dome lamp override is activated. Press
jOFF again to
deactivate this feature and the indicator
light will turn off.
+ON/OFF : Press to turn the dome lamps
on or off manually.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps on the overhead
console and over the rear passenger doors.
These lamps come on when any door is
opened,
Kon the remote key is pressed,
or when the vehicle is turned off.
Front Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are in the overhead
console.

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Climate Controls 169
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 174
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
1. Fan Control
2. MAX Defrost
3. Defrost/Defog
4. A/C (Air Conditioning)
5. Temperature Control
6. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
7. Recirculation
8. Air Delivery Mode Controls
9. Rear Window Defogger^: Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
fan speed or turn the fan off.
TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Controls : Press
{,
z, and0or a combination of the
buttons to change the direction of the
airflow. The indicator light in the button will
turn on.

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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172 Climate Controls
Manual Operation
O:Press to turn the fan off or on. When
off, no air will flow into the vehicle. Turning
the fan on, pressing any other button,
or turning a knob will turn the system back
on using the current setting.
^: Press to increase or decrease the fan
speed. The fan speed setting appears on the
main display. Pressing either button cancels
automatic fan control and the fan is
controlled manually. Press AUTO to return
to automatic operation.
Air Delivery Mode Controls : Press any
combination of
X,Y, or[to change the
direction of the airflow. The indicator light
in the button will turn on. The current mode
appears in the display screen. Pressing any
of the three buttons cancels automatic air
delivery control and the direction of the
airflow is controlled manually. Press AUTO
to return to automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select one or
more of the following:
X: Clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield.
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the windshield
and the fan runs at a higher speed. Fog or
frost is cleared from the windshield more
quickly. When the button is pressed again,
the system returns to the previous mode
setting.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning
system on or off. If the climate control
system is turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the air
conditioner will not run.
Pressing this button cancels automatic air
conditioning and turns off the air
conditioner. Press AUTO to return to
automatic operation and the air conditioner
runs automatically as needed. When the
indicator light is on, the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air inside the
vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog
the windshield faster.
@: Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated
to quickly cool the inside of the vehicle or
to reduce the entry of outside air and odors. Auto Defog :
The climate control system
may have a sensor to automatically detect
high humidity inside the vehicle. When high
humidity is detected, the climate control
system may adjust to outside air supply and
turn on the air conditioner. The fan speed
may slightly increase to help prevent
fogging. If the climate control system does
not detect possible window fogging, it
returns to normal operation.
To turn Auto Defog off or on, select Settings
> Climate and Air Quality > Auto Defog >
Select ON or OFF.
Rear Window Defogger
K: Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear window
defogger is on. The defogger only works
when the vehicle is on.
The rear window defogger can be turned off
by turning the vehicle off or to
accessory mode.
To turn Auto Rear Defog off or on, select
Settings > Climate and Air Quality > Auto
Rear Defog > Select ON or OFF. When auto
rear defog is selected, the rear window
defogger turns on automatically when the
interior temperature is cold and the outside

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222 Driving and Operating
{Warning
The camera(s) do not display children,
pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic,
animals, or any other object outside of
the cameras’field of view, below the
bumper, or under the vehicle. Shown
distances may be different from actual
distances. Do not drive or park the
vehicle using only these camera(s).
Always check behind and around the
vehicle before driving. Failure to use
proper care may result in injury, death,
or vehicle damage.
Camera Views
Touch the camera view buttons along the
bottom of the infotainment display.
Front/Rear Standard View : Displays an
image of the area in front or behind the
vehicle. Touch Front/Rear Standard View on
the infotainment display when a camera
view is active. Touching the button multiple
times will toggle between front and rear
camera views.
If equipped, the front view camera also
displays when the Park Assist system
detects an object within 30 cm (12 in).
Front/Rear Junction View : Displays a front
or rear cross traffic view that shows objects
directly to the left and right of the front or
back of the vehicle. Touch Junction View on
the infotainment display when a camera
view is active. Touching the button multiple
times will toggle between front and rear
camera views.
Front/Rear Overhead View : Displays a Front
or Rear Overhead View of the vehicle.
Touching the button will toggle between the
two views.
Front/Rear Bowl View : Displays a view of
the vehicle from either the front or the back
of the vehicle. Touch Bowl View on the
infotainment display when a camera view is active. Touching the button multiple times
will toggle between forward and rearward
views. Park Assist and RCTA are not available
when Bowl view is active.
Side Forward/Rearward View :
Displays a
view that shows objects next to the front or
rear sides of the vehicle. Touch Side
Forward/Rearward View on the infotainment
display when a camera view is active.
Touching the button multiple times will
toggle between forward and rearward views.
Park Assist and RCTA overlays are not
available when Side Forward/Rearward view
is active.
Hitch View : If equipped, assists while
connecting to a trailer. Displays a zoomed-in
view of the hitch to help align the vehicle’s
hitch ball with the trailer coupler.
Guidance Lines : Displays available
guidelines. The horizontal markings
represent distance from the vehicle.
Top Down View : Displays an image of the
area surrounding the vehicle, along with
other views in the infotainment display. Top
Down can be enabled or disabled by
touching the Top Down View button
multiple times.

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OnStar 339
OnStar
OnStar Overview
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
OnStar Services
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar Additional Information
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . 341
OnStar Overview
=Voice Command Button
QBlue OnStar Button
>Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
.Solid Green: System is ready.
.Flashing Green: On a call.
.Red: Indicates a problem.
.Off: System is off. PressQtwice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
=to:
.Open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. If equipped, the infotainment
system has OnStar controls in the
embedded OnStar app on the Home Page.
Most OnStar functions that can be
performed with the buttons can be done
using the app. To open the app, touch the
OnStar icon on the Home Page. App
updates require a corresponding service