Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
| Warning
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is
used for vehicle service and
Emission Inspection/Maintenance
testing. See Malfunction Indicator
Lamp. A device connected
to the DLC - such as an
aftermarket fleet or
driver-behavior tracking device -
may interfere with vehicle
systems. This could affect vehicle
operation and cause a crash. Such devices may also access information stored in the vehicle's systems. |
| Caution Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. |
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle.
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 ...
Vehicle Care
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Other materials:
Hood Ajar Indicator Description and Operation Panels
Hood Ajar SwitchThe body control module (BCM) applies B+ to the hood ajarsignal circuit and monitors the voltage to determine the positionof the hood. When the hood is closed, the switch is open andvoltage remains high. When the hood is open, the switch is closedand the voltage is pulled low.The BCM ...
