Chevrolet 2006 Equinox, Owner'S Manual, Page: 353 / 390

At Least Once a Month
Tire Inspection and Inflation Check
Visually inspect your tires for wear and make sure tires
are inflated to the correct pressures. See Tires on
page 5-51 for further details.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
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CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-23 if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to
start the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the
starter works in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL, push the clutch down halfway and
try to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to
the floor. If the starter works when the clutch is
not pushed all the way down, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®
dealer for service.
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