Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Towing Equipment
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance.
- The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
- Will any holes be made in the
body of the vehicle when the
trailer hitch is installed? If so,
seal the holes when the hitch is
removed. If the holes are not
sealed, dirt, water, and deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) from the
exhaust can get into the vehicle.
See Engine Exhaust.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and maintained properly.
Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's brake system. If this is done, both brake systems will not work well or at all.
Trailer Towing
Before pulling a trailer, there are
three important considerations that
have to do with weight:
The weight of the trailer
The weight of the trailer tongue
The total weight ...
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)
The vehicle has a Trailer Sway
Control (TSC) feature as part of the
StabiliTrak system. If TSC detects
that the trailer is swaying, the
vehicle's brakes are automatically
applied.
When T ...
Other materials:
Engine Block Assemble Engine Block
Apply sealant to all plugs-(1, 2, 3) prior toinstallation. Refer toAdhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers.Install the drain plug, with sealant, in the waterpump.Caution:Refer toFastener Caution.Install the coolant jacket plugs, with sealant, and tightento35-Y(26-lb-ft).Install the rear oil passa ...