Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Exterior Care

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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 ...

Other materials:

Throttle Body Cleaning Engine Control Air Metering/Acceleration Throttle
Note:Over extended time and mileage, deposits may accumulate on the back of the throttlevalve plate. The source of the deposit is exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) gas. Typicallythese deposits pose no problem. Occasionally the deposit may accumulate to a pointwhere perceived pedal effort or throttle v ...