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:

Valve and Seat Grinding Seats
Valve Cleaning ProcedureUse soft bristle wire brush to clean any carbon build-up fromthe valve head. DO NOT use a wire brush on any part of the valvestem. The valve stem is chrome plated to provide enhanced wearcharacteristics. Wire brushing the stem could remove the chromeplating.Thoroughly clean t ...