Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Exterior Care

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care

Locks

Locks are lubricated at the factory.

Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.

Washing the Vehicle
Finish Care
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses, Emblems, Decals, and Stripes
Shutter System
Wheels and Trim-Aluminum or Chrome
Brake System

Washing the Vehicle

To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight. Caution Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the veh ...

Other materials:

Door Lock and Ignition Lock Folding Key Blade Removal and Installation Locks
Special ToolsBO-51098 Flip Key Blade FixtureFor equivalent region tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Caution:Failure to properly support the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter assembly whilereplacing the key blade may cause internal damage to the transmitter assembly.Insert the RKE transmitter in the ...