2015 Chevrolet Equinox Owner’s Manual

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, which combines a stylish design, plenty of interior room, and a variety of engine options, emerged as a well-rounded and useful option in the competitive compact crossover SUV sector. The 2015 Equinox targeted to families and individuals wanting both versatility and performance with its contemporary exterior appearance, roomy and pleasant cabin, and optional V6 engine. With cutting-edge technology like the touchscreen Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system and optional safety features like forward collision alert and lane departure warning, the 2015 Equinox aimed to offer drivers looking for a dependable and versatile crossover option a well-balanced combination of style, functionality, and innovation.

Instrument Panel

1. Air Vents
2. Turn the Signal Lever.
3. Instrument Cluster
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer
5. Power Door Locks
6. Instrument Panel Storage
7. Touchscreen
8. Safety Locks
9. Infotainment
10. Hood Release
11. Data Link Connector
12. Cruise Control
13. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
14. Steering Wheel Adjustment
15. Horn
16. Steering Wheel Controls
17. Ignition Positions
18. Climate Control Systems
19. Shift Lever
20. eco Button
21. Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
22. Power Outlets
23.  CD Player
24. Driver Information Center Buttons (If Equipped).
25. Hazard Warning Flashers

Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview of some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to 60m(197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Liftgate
Manual Liftgate Operation
Unlock the vehicle before opening the liftgate. To open the liftgate, press the touchpad under the liftgate handle and lift it up. Do not press the touchpad while closing the liftgate. This may cause the liftgate to be unlatched.

Power Liftgate Operation
On vehicles with a power liftgate, the vehicle must be in P (Park) to use the power feature. The taillamps flash when the power liftgate moves.

Windows
Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it.

Seat Adjustment

Four-Way Power Seat

1. Seat Position Handle
2. Height Adjustment Control

To adjust the seat, if equipped:

• Move the seat forward or rearward using the handle under the front of the seat cushion (1).
• Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the control (2) up or down.

Eight-Way Power Seat
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:

• Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
• Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
  Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

Lumbar Adjustment
If available, press and hold the front or rear of the switch to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the switch when the seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.

Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
To recline a manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to the upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks
To adjust a power seatback, if available:

• Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.
• Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

Memory Features
If available, the “1,” “2,” and MEM (Memory) buttons on the outboard side of the driver seat are used to manually save and recall the driver seat and outside mirror positions. These manually stored positions are referred to as Button Memory positions. The vehicle will also automatically save the driver seat and outside mirror positions to the current driver Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter when the ignition is turned off. These automatically stored positions are referred to as RKE Memory positions.

Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

Passenger Sensing System
The passenger sensing system will turn off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started.

Mirror Adjustment
Exterior
To adjust the mirrors:

1. Move the selector switch to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move each mirror in the desired direction.
3. Return the selector switch to the middle position.

Interior Adjustment
Adjust the rearview mirror to clearly view the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror
For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it rearward for nighttime use to avoid the glare of the headlamps from behind.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
Vehicles with an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror automatically reduce the glare of the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on when the vehicle is started.

Steering Wheel AdjustmentTo adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Interior Lighting
Reading Lamps
These lamps are located on the overhead console. These lamps come on automatically when any door is opened. For manual operation, press the button next to each lamp to turn it on or off.

Parking Brake
To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the parking brake pedal.

Transmission
Electronic Range Select (ERS) Mode
ERS or manual mode allows for the selection of the range of gear positions. Use this mode when driving downhill or towing a trailer to limit the top gear and vehicle speed.
To use this feature:

1. Move the shift lever to M(Manual Mode).
2. Press the plus/minus button on the shift lever to increase or decrease the gear range available.

Fuel Economy Mode
Vehicles with a 2.4L engine have a Fuel Economy Mode. When engaged, Fuel Economy Mode can improve the vehicle’s fuel economy.
Press the eco (economy) button to turn this feature on or off. The eco light in the instrument cluster will come on when engaged, and a Driver Information Center (DIC) message displays.

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System
The base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on the uplevel radios, audio players, phones, navigation system, and voice or speech recognition. There is also information on settings and downloadable applications (if equipped).

Setting the Clock
For detailed instructions on setting either clock. To set the time on the Radio with CD and Touchscreen:

1. Press the CONFIG button to enter the menu options. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to scroll through the available setup features. Press the MENU/SEL knob or press the Time screen button to display other options within that feature.
2. Press + or − to decrease or increase the Hours and Minutes displayed on the clock.

• 12/24 HR Format: Press the 12 Hour screen button for standard time; press the 24-hour screen button for military time.
• Day + or Day −: Press the Day + and Day − display buttons to increase or decrease the day.
• Display: Press Display to turn the display of the time on the screen on or off.

Satellite Radio
If equipped, vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

FAQ’s