Chevrolet 2007 Equinox, Owner'S Manual

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Transaxle Overheating
If the transaxle fluid temperature rises above
284°F (140°C) or rises rapidly, the Engine
Coolant Temperature Warning Light will flash. See
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light on
page 181
for more information. When the transaxle
overheats it will go into a protection mode and
will default shift into fifth gear if in the DRIVE (D)
position, or second gear if in the LOW (L)
position. Continue driving the vehicle in either
position depending on the required vehicle speed
and load. Once the fluid temperature lowers to
the normal temperature range, the transaxle
will return to the normal shift patterns. Towing or
driving on long hills can cause the transaxle
fluid temperature to be higher than normal. If the
transaxle fluid temperature will not cool, you
may need to pull over and check the transaxle
fluid level. You should also check the engine
coolant temperature. If it is hot, see
Engine
Overheating on page 355 .
Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located to the right of
the driver’s seat.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down and pull up on the parking brake lever.
If the ignition is on, the brake system warning
light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can
press the release button. Hold the release button in
as you move the brake lever all the way down.
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