Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Off-Road Recovery

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Off-Road Recovery

The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips:

Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge.
Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.

Steering

Electric Power Steering This vehicle has electric power steering, so it does not have power steering fluid. Regular maintenance is not required. If power steering assist is lost due to a syste ...

Loss of Control

Skidding There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: Braking Skid - wheels are not rolling. Steering or Cornering Skid - too muc ...

Other materials:

Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame Replacement Seats
Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion Frame ReplacementCalloutComponent NamePreliminary ProcedureRemove the front seat. Refer toDriver or Passenger Seat Removal and Installation.Remove the seat cushion cover and pad. Refer toFront Seat Cushion Cover and Pad Replacement.When working with the passenger sea ...