technical data CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2023 Owners Manual

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Service and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Introduction
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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 323
Service Parts Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 324
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of
the instrument panel, on the driver side of
the vehicle. It can be seen through the
windshield from outside. The Vehicle
Identification Number (VIN) also appears on
the Vehicle Certification label and certificates
of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is the
engine code. This code identifies the
vehicle's engine, specifications, and
replacement parts. See“Engine
Specifications” underCapacities and
Specifications 0324 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts Identification
There may be a large barcode on the
certification label on the center pillar that
you can scan for the following information:
.Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
.Model designation
.Paint information
.Production options
If there is not a large barcode on this label,
then you will find this same information on
a label inside of the glove box.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* 6.6 L 7.0 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
IFWD 4.0 L 4.2 qt
IAWD 5.0 L 5.3 qt
Fuel Tank IFWD 56.0 L
14.8 gal
IAWD 59.0 L
15.6 gal
Transfer Case Fluid 0.5 L0.53 qt
Wheel Nut Torque 140Y 100 lb ft

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ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.5L L4 Gas Engine (LSD) GAutomatic0.60–0.70 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.

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Engine Drive Belt Routing