Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: New Vehicle Break-In

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / Driving and Operating / Starting and Operating / New Vehicle Break-In

Caution The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 mi) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.

Ignition Positions

The vehicle has an electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton start. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter must be in the vehicle for the system to operate. If the pushbutton start i ...

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Special Tools J 38185 Hose Clamp PliersRemoval ProcedureRemove the intake manifold cover. Refer toIntake Manifold Cover Replacement.Drain the cooling system. Refer toCooling System Draining and Filling.Disengage tension on the radiator outlet hose clamp-(1) at the thermostat housingusing J 38185 Hos ...