Controls Chevrolet Equinox
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Controls
Heated Steering Wheel
Horn
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Compass
Clock
Power Outlets
Wireless Charging
Controls Chevrolet Equinox
Steering Wheel Adjustment.
To adjust the steering wheel:.
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Steering Wheel Controls.
The infotainment system can be operated by using the steering wheel controls.
Heated Steering Wheel.
: If equipped with a heated steering wheel, press to turn on or off. A light near the button displays when the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating.
Horn.
Press 
on the steering wheel pad to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer.
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the side of the steering column. With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, move the windshield wiper lever to select the wiper speed.
HI : Use for fast wipes.
LO : Use for slow wipes.
INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.
1X : For a single wipe, briefly move the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.
⚠ Warning.
In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
⚠ Warning.
Before driving the vehicle, always clear snow and ice from the hood, windshield, washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
Reduced visibility from snow and ice buildup could lead to a crash.
Clear snow and ice from the wiper blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged blades should be replaced.
See Wiper Blade Replacement.
Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. If the wiper motor overheats, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools and the wiper control is turned off.
See Electrical System Overload.
Wiper Parking.
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is then moved to OFF before the driver door is opened or within 10 minutes, the wipers will restart and move to the base of the windshield.
If the ignition is turned off while the wipers are performing wipes due to windshield washing, the wipers continue to run until they reach the base of the windshield.
Windshield Washer
: Pull the windshield wiper lever toward you to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. When the lever is released, additional wipes may occur depending on how long the windshield washer had been activated. See Washer Fluid for information on filling the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer.
The ignition must be on or in the ACC/ACCESSORY position to operate the rear window wiper/washer.
Turn the end of the windshield wiper lever to operate the rear window wiper/washer.
OFF : Turns the system off.
INT : Intermittent wipes.
ON : Slow wipes.
: Push the windshield wiper lever forward to spray washer fluid on the rear window. The lever automatically returns to its original position when released.
⚠ Warning.
In freezing weather, do not use the washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection.
When using an automatic car wash, move the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the transmission is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper will automatically park.
The wiper operations return to normal when the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle speed has increased.
Reverse Gear Wipes.
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously when the transmission is in.
R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing low or high speed wipes.
If the rear wiper control is off, the transmission is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing interval wipes, then the rear wiper automatically performs interval wipes.
This feature can be turned on or off. See Vehicle Personalization.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for the windshield and rear window. Check the fluid level if either washer is not working.
See Washer Fluid.
Compass.
The vehicle may have a compass display on the Driver Information Center (DIC). The compass receives its heading and other information from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed information.
The compass system is designed to operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass display shows.
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in an open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system will automatically determine when a GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock.
Set the time and date using the infotainment system.
Power Outlets.
The vehicle has two 12-volt accessory power outlets, which can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are power outlets:.
● On the center stack below the climate control system.
● In the rear cargo area.
To use the outlet, remove the cover.
Caution.
Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Always unplug electrical equipment when not in use and do not plug in equipment that exceeds the maximum 20 amp rating.
⚠ Warning.
Power is always supplied to the rear cargo power outlet. Do not leave electrical equipment plugged in when the vehicle is not in use because the vehicle could catch fire and cause injury or death.
Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could overload vehicle and adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see your dealer.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment.
Caution.
Hanging heavy equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt Alternating Current.
If equipped, this power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts.
The power outlet is on the rear of the center console.
An indicator light on the outlet turns on to show it is in use. The light comes on when the ignition is on and equipment requiring less than 150 watts is plugged into the outlet, and no system fault is detected.
The indicator light does not come on when the ignition is off or if the equipment is not fully seated into the outlet.
If equipment is connected using more than 150 watts or a system fault is detected, a protection circuit shuts off the power supply and the indicator light turns off. To reset the circuit, unplug the item and plug it back in or turn the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) off and then back on. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP). The power restarts when equipment using 150 watts or less is plugged into the outlet and a system fault is not detected.
The power outlet is not designed for the following and may not work properly if they are plugged in:.
● Equipment with high initial peak wattage, such as compressor-driven refrigerators and electric power tools.
● Other equipment requiring an extremely stable power supply, such as microcomputer-controlled electric blankets and touch sensor lamps.
● Medical equipment.
Wireless Charging.
If equipped and enabled, the vehicle has wireless charging in the bin below the climate control system. The system operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi compatible smartphone. The power output of the system is capable of charging at a rate up to 3 amp (15 W), as requested by the compatible smartphone.
⚠ Warning.
Wireless charging may affect the operation of an implanted pacemaker or other medical devices. If you have one, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before using the wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. The wireless charging feature may not correctly indicate charging when the vehicle is in RAP, during a Bluetooth phone call, or when phone projection (e.g. Apple CarPlay / Android Auto) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
The operating temperature is −40 °C (−40 °F) to 85 °C (185 °F) for the charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone.
A charging stopped alert may be displayed on the infotainment screen, if the wireless charger or smartphone are outside of normal operating temperature. Charging will automatically resume when a normal operating temperature is reached.
⚠ Warning.
Remove all objects from the charger before charging your compatible smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys, rings, paper clips, or cards, between the smartphone and charger may become very hot.
On the rare occasion that the charging system does not detect an object, and the object gets wedged between the smartphone and charger, remove the smartphone and allow the object to cool before removing it from the charger, to prevent burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone:.
1. Confirm the smartphone is capable of wireless charging.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pad. The system may not charge if there are any objects between the smartphone and charger.
3. Place the smartphone face up against the rear of the charger.
To maximize the charge rate, ensure the smartphone is fully seated and centered in the holder with nothing under it.
A thick smartphone case may prevent the charger from working, or reduce the charging performance. See your dealer for additional information.
4. A green 
will appear on the infotainment display, next to the phone icon. This indicates that the smartphone is detected.
5. If a smartphone is placed on the charger and turns off or turns yellow, remove the smartphone and any objects from the pad. Turn the smartphone 180 degrees and wait a few seconds before placing/aligning it on the pad again.
6. If a smartphone is placed on the charger and turns red, the charger and/or the smartphone is overheated. Remove the smartphone and any objects from the charger in order to cool the system.
The smartphone may become warm during charging. This is normal. In warmer temperatures, the speed of charging may be reduced.
For vehicles with wireless phone projection, the smartphone may overheat during wireless charging. The smartphone may slow down, stop charging, or shut down to protect the battery. The phone may need to be removed from its case to prevent overheating. The may flash while the phone is cooling down enough for wireless charging to automatically resume. This is normal. Individual phone performance may vary.
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