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:

Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LFX) Engine Cooling Radiator
Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp PliersRemoval ProcedureDrain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.Disengage tension on the radiator inlet hose clamp-(1) at the radiator using J 38185 Hose Clamp Pl ...