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:

Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 2/Hybrid) Automatic Transmission Unit
Note: Some models of the 6T30/40/45/50 automatic transmissionare equipped with an electric auxiliary fluid pump for use inhybrid vehicles (BAS+). Hybrid vehicles do not require internalcombustion engine (ICE) operation at all times. After a successfulengine start, the hybrid powertrain control modul ...