Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Gas Strut(s)
The vehicle may be equipped with gas strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and holding open the hood/ trunk/liftgate system in full open position.
| Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately. Visually inspect the gas struts for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage periodically. Check to make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate is held open with enough force. If struts are failing to hold the hood/trunk/liftgate, do not operate and have the vehicle serviced. |
| Caution Do not apply tape or hang any objects from gas struts. Also do not push down or pull on gas struts. This may cause damage to the vehicle. |
See Maintenance Schedule.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
The rear wiper blade and wiper arm
have a cover for protection.
To remove the cover:
Slide a plastic tool under the
cover and push upward to
unsnap.
Slide the cover toward the
...
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see yo ...
Other materials:
Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing Disc Brakes Brake Pads
Warning:Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeyingall traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that couldjeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautionscould lead to serious personal injury and vehicle damage.Burnishing the brake pads and brake rotors is necessa ...
