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 ...

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Scrub Radius Description Wheels
Ideally, the scrub radius is as small as possible. Normally,the SAI angle and the centerline of the tire and the wheelintersect below the road surface, causing a positive scrub radius.With struts, the SAI angle is much larger than the long arm/shortarm type of suspension. This allows the SAI angle t ...