Holden Equinox Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-12561772) -
2019 - crc - 6/26/18
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Vehicle Care
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Old wiper blades can cause
windscreen scratching.
Regularly inspect and
replace them.
Caution
Do not operate the wiper blades
by hand as this damages the
wiper drive mechanism.
When cleaning the rear window,
make sure the heating element
inside is not damaged.
Clean smearing wiper blades with a
soft cloth and window cleaner.
Wheels and Tyres
Do not use high-pressure jet
cleaners.
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Remove oil and grease with
soap and water or detergent.
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Do not use petrol to clean tyres.
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Use a good quality tyre and
bumper shine if required.
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A good quality wheel cleaner
can be used for cleaning alloy
wheels.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Door Drain Holes
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Clear drain holes at the bottom
of the door panels from dirt and
other foreign materials which
could trap water inside the
panels.
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Clean clogged drain holes with a
plastic pin or peg.
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Avoid scratching the paint work.
Paintwork Damage
Rectify minor paintwork damage
with a touch-up pen before rust
forms.
Have more extensive damage or
rust areas repaired by your Holden
Dealer.
Caution
Do not spill coolant on the
vehicle's exterior surfaces as it
can damage the paintwork. If you
do, wash it off immediately.
Underbody
Substances can cause rust under
the vehicle.
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Hose the underbody with clean
water whenever the vehicle is
washed.
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Where the vehicle is exposed to
heavy concentrations of
corrosive materials, inspect and
wash the complete underbody at
least once each year, preferably
after winter exposure.
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions,
regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils.
Newspapers or dark garments can
transfer colour to the vehicle's
interior.
