tow bar CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2022 Owners Manual

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16540728) - 2023 - crc - 6/16/22
Driving and Operating 233
When the vehicle is started, both outside
mirror LCA displays will briefly come on to
indicate the system is operating. When the
vehicle is in a forward gear, the left or right
side mirror display will light up if a moving
vehicle is detected in the next lane over in
that blind zone or rapidly approaching that
zone. If the turn signal is activated in the
same direction as a detected vehicle, this
display will flash as an extra warning not to
change lanes.
LCA can be disabled through settings. To
view available settings from the
infotainment screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems. If LCA
is disabled by the driver, the LCA mirror
displays will not light up.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
The LCA system requires some driving for
the system to calibrate to maximum
performance. This calibration may occur
more quickly if the vehicle is driving on a
straight highway road with traffic and
roadside objects (e.g., guardrails, barriers).
LCA displays may not come on when
passing a vehicle quickly, for a stopped
vehicle, or when towing a trailer. The LCAdetection zones that extend back from the
side of the vehicle do not move further back
when a trailer is towed. Use caution while
changing lanes when towing a trailer. LCA
may alert to objects attached to the vehicle,
such as a trailer, bicycle, or object extending
out to either side of the vehicle. Attached
objects may also interfere with the
detection of vehicles. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not always alert the driver to
vehicles in the next lane over, especially in
wet conditions or when driving on sharp
curves. The system does not need to be
serviced. The system may light up due to
guardrails, signs, trees, shrubs, and other
non-moving objects. This is normal system
operation; the vehicle does not need service.
LCA may not operate when the LCA sensors
in the left or right corners of the rear
bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow,
ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For
cleaning instructions, see "Washing the
Vehicle" under
Exterior Care0306. If the
DIC still displays the system unavailable
message after cleaning both sides of the
vehicle toward the rear corners of the
vehicle, see your dealer. If the LCA displays do not light up when
moving vehicles are in the side blind zone or
are rapidly approaching this zone and the
system is clean, the system may need
service. Take the vehicle to your dealer.
Radio Frequency Information
See
Radio Frequency Statement 0335.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due
to unintentional lane departures. This
system uses a camera to detect lane
markings. The LKA may be ready to assist at
speeds between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180
km/h (112 mph). On some vehicles, the
system will instead operate above 50 km/h
(31 mph). LKA may assist by gently turning
the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches
a detected lane marking. It may also provide
a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert if the
vehicle crosses a detected lane marking. This
system is not intended to keep the vehicle
centered in the lane. LKA will not assist and
alert if the turn signal is active in the
direction of lane departure, or if it detects
that you are accelerating, braking or actively
steering. LKA can be overridden by turning
the steering wheel. If the system detects
you are steering intentionally across a lane

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244 Driving and Operating
The trailer tongue weight (1) should be 10–
15% of the loaded trailer weight (2). Some
specific trailer types, such as boat trailers,
fall outside of this range. Always refer to
the trailer owner’s manual for the
recommended trailer tongue weight for each
trailer. Never exceed the maximum loads for
your vehicle, hitch and trailer.
After loading the trailer, separately weigh
the trailer and then the trailer tongue and
calculate the trailer load balance percentage
to see if the weights and distribution are
appropriate for your vehicle. If the trailer
weight is too high, it may be possible to
trasfer some of the cargo into your vehicle.
If the trailer tongue weight is too high or
too low, it may be possible to rearrange
some of the cargo inside of the trailer.
Do not exceed the maximum allowable
tongue weight for your vehicle. Use the
shortest hitch extension available to position
the hitch ball closer to your vehicle. This will
help reduce the effect of the trailer tongue
weight on the trailer hitch and the rear axle.
If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch
receiver, choose a carrier that positions the
load as close to the vehicle as possible.
Make sure the total weight, including thecarrier, is no more than half of the
maximum allowable tongue weight for the
vehicle or 227 kg (500 lb), whichever is less.
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR-RR)
The GAWR-RR is the total weight that can be
supported by the rear axle of the vehicle. Do
not exceed the GAWR-RR for the vehicle,
with the tow vehicle and trailer fully loaded
for the trip including the weight of the
trailer tongue. If using a weight-distributing
hitch, do not exceed the GAWR-RR before
applying the weight distribution spring bars.
For additional assistance with trailering or
additional information, see your dealer.
Towing Equipment
Hitches
Always use the correct hitch equipment for
your vehicle. Crosswinds, large trucks going
by, and rough roads can affect the trailer
and the hitch.
Proper hitch equipment for your vehicle
helps maintain control of the vehicle-trailer
combination. Many trailers can be towed
using a weight-carrying hitch which has a
coupler latched to the hitch ball, or a toweye latched to a pintle hook. Other trailers
may require a weight-distributing hitch that
uses spring bars to distribute the trailer
tongue weight between your vehicle and
trailer axles. See
“Maximum Trailer Tongue
Weight” underTrailer Towing 0241 for
weight limits with various hitch types.
Never attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches. Only use
frame-mounted hitches that do not attach to
the bumper.
Hitch Cover
To remove the hitch cover:
1. Turn the two quarter-turn fasteners (2).

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Index 353
Lights (cont'd)Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . 98
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Traction Control System
(TCS)/StabiliTrak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Traction Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Locks Automatic Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Power Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
M
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316 Maintenance Schedule (cont'd)
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Media
Avoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 26
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI) . . . . .318
N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Off-Road Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Online Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 340
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82