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What does the oil warning light mean on a Chevy Equinox?

What does the oil warning light mean on a Chevy Equinox?

The Chevrolet Equinox Engine Oil warning light is and indication that oil levels are low or that oil pressure is low. Damage due to incorrect engine oil usage is not covered by vehicle warranty. Check oil levels and and add if required.

What does the StabiliTrak warning light mean on a Chevy Equinox?

Description: StabiliTrak is the Chevrolet Equinox electronic stability control / traction control program to help the driver maintain control. The system is on by default which is indicated by the warning light at engine startup. This light should go out soon after, but if it doesn’t come on at all, have the system checked.

Where is the seat belt reminder light located on a Chevy Equinox?

When the engine is started, a driver and passenger seat belt reminder light will flash, along with a chime to remind vehicle occupants to fasten their belts. Sensors are located in seats to detect vehicle occupants. If a load is placed on the passenger seat, the seat belt reminder light will flash along with the chime.

What does the reminder light on the equinox mean?

Turn on the heater to the hottest setting with the highest fan speed. Pull over and allow engine to idle. Description: When the engine is started, a driver and passenger seat belt reminder light will flash, along with a chime to remind vehicle occupants to fasten their belts.

The Chevrolet Equinox Engine Oil warning light is and indication that oil levels are low or that oil pressure is low. Damage due to incorrect engine oil usage is not covered by vehicle warranty. Check oil levels and and add if required.

Description: StabiliTrak is the Chevrolet Equinox electronic stability control / traction control program to help the driver maintain control. The system is on by default which is indicated by the warning light at engine startup. This light should go out soon after, but if it doesn’t come on at all, have the system checked.

When to turn off the engine in a Chevy Equinox?

If the indicator needle moves to the hot side of the gauge toward the colored line, the engine is too hot. If the vehicle has been operated under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and turn off the engine as soon as possible. Safety Belt Reminders Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light

When does the TC light come on on a Chevy Equinox?

The light is green when the system is ready and active. TCS, or the Traction Control System helps to reduce wheel slip / wheelspin and is an aid to maintain maximum traction between the road surface and the Chevrolet Equinox tires. The TC light comes on when the system has been turned off via the Driver Information Center.

What does the wait to start light on a Chevy Equinox mean?

Description: The Chevrolet Equinox wait-to-start, or glow plugs dashboard light if for diesel models only. Switch the ignition key to ON and wait until the light goes out before attempting to start the engine. What to do: If the wait-to-start light stays on after starting the engine, the vehicle may not run properly.

What does the tire pressure light mean on a Chevy Equinox?

Stop as soon as possible and inflate the tire/s to the recommended pressures on the tire pressure sticker located inside the driver door. If the tire pressure light flashes for one minute and then stays on steady, this indicates that the TPMS has failed. Turn off the engine and restart to reset the system.

What does the sash warning light on Chevy Equinox mean?

If this light comes on when driving, a malfunction has been detected in emissions control. On diesel versions of the Equinox, the sash warning light may also come on indicating a fault with the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) management system. What to do: Steady Light: Have vehicle serviced.

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Ruth Doyle