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:

Engine Block Cleaning and Inspection Engine Block
Special ToolsEN 8087Cylinder Bore GaugeEN 28410Gasket RemoverFor equivalent regional tools, refer toSpecial Tools.Cleaning ProcedureRemove any old thread sealant, gasket material or sealantusingEN 28410remover.Clean all the following areas with solvent:Sealing surfacesCooling passagesOil passagesBea ...