Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
10446639) - 2018 - crc - 10/25/16
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Vehicle Care
.
Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of dexcool coolant that meets
GM Standard GMW3420 and
clean, drinkable water. Anything
else can cause damage to the
vehicle
’
s engine cooling system
and vehicle, which would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or pouring into sewers,
streams, or bodies of water. Have
the coolant changed by an
authorized service center, familiar
with legal requirements regarding
used coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until
it cools down. If coolant is visible
but the coolant level mark is not
visible, add a 50/50 mixture of
clean, drinkable water and dexcool
coolant at the coolant surge tank to
the top rib on the middle of the tank,
but be sure the cooling system is
cool before this is done. See
The coolant surge tank is located in
the engine compartment on the
driver side of the vehicle. See
How to Add Coolant to the
Surge Tank
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Warning
Spilling coolant on hot engine
parts can burn you. Coolant
contains ethylene glycol and it will
burn if the engine parts are hot
enough.
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Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a
hot cooling system are under
pressure. Turning the pressure
cap, even a little, can cause them
to come out at high speed and
you could be burned. Never turn
the cap when the cooling system,
including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and
pressure cap to cool.
