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Full Owners Manual, How To Get one.

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#1 ·
I am seeing postings with clips from manuals that are more detailed than the only manual I got which is Equinox EV ... Essential Operating and Safety Information with a sparse index. Have 2024 Equinox EV LT2 AWD.

Should I have received a full owners manual other than this? What I received with vehicle does not provide the expanded detail clips I am seeing posted in these threads that are answering some of my questions on operation and functions of the car.

Appreciate your sharing title of what you received or if there's a full manual pdf online one can refer to.
 
#4 ·
Thank you for the link!! That's not what I received! I will call the dealership as definitely need full page version not the skimpy not much more than a brochure that I got. Disappointing as there's so much technology to figure out and settings are so important.
 
#15 ·
I'll preface this by saying that I'm old (70), and I'm used to reading my car's owner's manuals in detail. My Equinox only came with a summary book, and I know there is a link on the infotainment screen, but is there any option to get paper in any way, or at least read it from outside the car?

Thanks.
 
#16 ·
is there any option to get paper in any way, or at least read it from outside the car?
Yes, DAC17A
1) You can download the PDF of the complete manual from the Chevy website. Open in you fave PDF reader (I use Preview on my Mac) and zoom in as much as needed for readability. It's also good for searches.
2) you can order a printed version from that site as well. I think it's something like $85 with shipping. The PDF is easier in my opinion.

If you have a Kindle, you could download the PDF to sit, not sure about search.
 
#18 ·
Yes, DAC17A
1) You can download the PDF of the complete manual from the Chevy website. Open in you fave PDF reader (I use Preview on my Mac) and zoom in as much as needed for readability. It's also good for searches.
2) you can order a printed version from that site as well. I think it's something like $85 with shipping. The PDF is easier in my opinion.

If you have a Kindle, you could download the PDF to sit, not sure about search.
Here's a link, You dang kids get off my lawn! (I'm 73! ) Site Maintenance
 
#19 ·
Here's a link,
But it says "Site Maintenance" ... rather than "2024 Owner's Manual (pdf)"

You kids! In my day we'd have included the title rather than taking a shortcut of just pasting a link URL. Kids today! :)
 
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#21 ·
I'll preface this by saying that I'm old (70), and I'm used to reading my car's owner's manuals in detail. My Equinox only came with a summary book, and I know there is a link on the infotainment screen, but is there any option to get paper in any way, or at least read it from outside the car?

Thanks.
Hmmmm. I just got our '25 Equinox 2LT, and the same (inadequate) summary book was the only help included. I did find (and download) the PDF of the manual, but that's not a big help if I'm miles from home. So I asked the dealership ... and without any fuss, they handed me a paper copy of the complete driver's manual. So I suggest you ask there. Oh, and I've got you beat - I'm even older (75)! :)
 
#22 ·
Hi DAC17A,
I also prefer a hardcopy owners manual. They have always been in every car I've ever bought. Difficult to access via a soft copy on a phone. So I went to the Chevy manual's page where you can down load the owner's manual. [I had a link here but it won't let me post with it or even a text version of it because it's my first post - Google Chevrolet manuals and you should get there].

I noticed there is a chat button. After talking to the OnStar digital assistant (ask for a human), person 1, and then person 2, I gave her my address and she ordered me a copy. Said it would take two weeks to get here. They didn't ask for any payment. Hopefully it will show up.
 
#23 ·
On Chevy manual's page where you can down load the owner's manual Link:

Site Maintenance

I noticed there is a chat button. After talking to the OnStar digital assistant (ask for a human), person 1, and then person 2, I gave her my address and she ordered me a copy. Said it would take two weeks to get here. They didn't ask for any payment. Hopefully it will show up.
 
#24 ·
she ordered me a copy. Said it would take two weeks to get here. They didn't ask for any payment.
Please update on what you are sent Ric982, the 135 page abridged "Essential" manual that's included with the car or the complete 361 page owner's manual.

Difficult to access via a soft copy on a phone.
It's also built into the Infotainment screen via the myChevrolet app. However you (or a passenger) can not access it while driving, only while parked.
 
#25 ·
Having seen some of these posts, I asked the person on the chat if it was the 382 page owner's manual. She said yes. I'll try to update this when I receive something.

I like a hard copy. It's when something is wrong that you need the owner's manual, and you may not have access to whatever when that occurs. Also if someone else is driving your care and not familiar with it, it's needed.
 
#28 ·
Well I received a package today that contained a hard-copy of the Chevrolet 2025 Equinox Owners Manual. Sadly, it was not for the Equinox EV.

I attempted to use the OnStar button in my car to resolve, but since my trial OnStar Premium membership has lapsed, I was not given the option to speak with the Equinox EV concierge. The options I was given did not sound like they would lead to someone who could help with this.

So on to other paths to resolve. I've started with an attempt to email the person at OnStar who responded about the missing Camera ICON from the concierge. Will update here as I find out.
 
#29 ·
Well I received a package today that contained a hard-copy of the Chevrolet 2025 Equinox Owners Manual. Sadly, it was not for the Equinox EV.

I attempted to use the OnStar button in my car to resolve, but since my trial OnStar Premium membership has lapsed, I was not given the option to speak with the Equinox EV concierge. The options I was given did not sound like they would lead to someone who could help with this.

So on to other paths to resolve. I've started with an attempt to email the person at OnStar who responded about the missing Camera ICON from the concierge. Will update here as I find out.
Oh No! Mr. Wizard Save Meeeee!!!!
 
#32 ·
So, in case it was missed, I said in a reply to a response, that the manual I got from asking for one through OnStar showed up, but was for a Chevrolet Equinox (not EV).

To order a manual, you can go to Chevrolet site, in the top left menu icon pull down, there is "Owners Manuals". On that page select year / model (e.g. 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV), and select "See Manuals". At the bottom select "Order a Printed Manual".

This takes you to HELMINC website. You have to select "Equinox", "2025", "Owners Manuals", "Search". Then select the quantity for "2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV Full Owner Manual".

$50 for manual. $90.70 with shipping/handling to me.
I ordered one.
 
#34 ·
This car has so much stuff on it by the time I learn it all it will be time to turn it in.

I did not get an owners manual with the vehicle and even thought I down loaded a Pdf version, I find the downloaded version to be problematic.

I live in the Dover DE area so has anyone gone to the dealership and was able to get one for free?

Thanks
 
#35 ·
Sarge, please update your account Signature (displays below your posts) and your account Vehicle Details (displays below your avatar) with your Equinox EV details. It's easy, see How to Add Your Equinox EV Details to Your Signature

Besides the complete Owner's Manual PDF version for your home computer, phone, the manual is also built into the car's Infotainment screen via the myChevrolet app. Otherwise, a printed version can be ordered via the Chevy website ($50 + $25 shipping), or print your own using the PDF. You can ask the dealer for one, whether they have one or will give it to you free is up to the dealer.
 
#37 ·
Instead of "Sarge" put in your car year, model, FWD or AWD. Options like " SuperCruise" etc. can be helpful, Sarge. For example, I have "2024 Equinox 3LT AWD 21" Wheels, Sterling Gray. 2017 Bolt EV Premier. 240V Charge station. 13+ Years Driving Electric. 2011 Volt (sold)" in mine.