Holden Equinox Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-12561772) -
2019 - crc - 6/26/18
Driving and Operating
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FWD Shown, AWD Similar
3. Turn the drain plug
anticlockwise using a
suitable tool.
4. With the engine off, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP
without applying the brake for
five seconds to place the
vehicle in Ignition on mode.
See
.
Wait approximately
five seconds, and then press
ENGINE START/STOP again
to turn it off. This operation will
enhance water flow out of the
filter. The filter is drained as
soon as diesel fuel emerges
from the port.
5. Re-tighten the drain plug by
turning it clockwise.
6. Properly dispose of the water
contaminated fuel.
7. Start the engine and let it run
for a few minutes. During the
draining process, air may have
entered the fuel system. If the
engine stalls, the fuel system
may need to be primed. See
“
Fuel Priming
”
under
Running Out of Fuel
(Diesel)
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Warning
Diesel fuel is flammable. It could
start a fire if something ignites it,
and people could be burned. Do
not let it get on hot engine parts,
and keep matches or other
ignition sources away.
If the engine has stalled due to
running out of fuel, add at least
7.6 L of fuel if parked on a level
surface, or up to 18.9 L of fuel if
parked on a slope, and perform the
procedure under
“
Fuel Priming
”
further in this section.
Fuel Priming
For the fuel system to operate
correctly, air cannot be in the fuel
lines. If air gets in, the engine may
not start and the fuel lines will need
to be primed before operating the
vehicle.
If air is present, the following may
have happened:
.
The vehicle ran out of fuel.
.
The fuel filter was removed.
.
The fuel lines were removed or
disconnected.
.
The fuel filter water drain valve
was opened while the engine
was running.
