2026 Equinox RS No Owners Manual.

[Andy Weinrauch]

We really like our new Chevy, but did not come with an owner's manual nor was there an option to purchase one through GM. I mean with all the new technology on this vehicle a written manual for reference would of been great. Having to look at a small phone screen for info really sucks. Sometimes you don't even know what to call it when you are trying to find out what all these buttons and levers do.( Was able to purchase one online)

 

[2025 Red Equinox]

We really like our new Chevy, but did not come with an owner's manual nor was there an option to purchase one through GM. I mean with all the new technology on this vehicle a written manual for reference would of been great. Having to look at a small phone screen for info really sucks. Sometimes you don't even know what to call it when you are trying to find out what all these buttons and levers do.( Was able to purchase one online)

There is an option to purchase a printed manual through GM’s printed materials supplier at www.HelmInc.com

 

[2025ChevNox]

We really like our new Chevy, but did not come with an owner's manual nor was there an option to purchase one through GM. I mean with all the new technology on this vehicle a written manual for reference would of been great. Having to look at a small phone screen for info really sucks. Sometimes you don't even know what to call it when you are trying to find out what all these buttons and levers do.( Was able to purchase one onliThere

We really like our new Chevy, but did not come with an owner's manual nor was there an option to purchase one through GM. I mean with all the new technology on this vehicle a written manual for reference would of been great. Having to look at a small phone screen for info really sucks. Sometimes you don't even know what to call it when you are trying to find out what all these buttons and levers do.( Was able to purchase one online)

There are ways to acquire one completely FREE. You can access one via your myChevrolet app on your phone. You can download one using a computer from the Chevrolet website. Manuals and Guides | Vehicle Support | Chevy https://share.google/rSXcGtqhmoieaKwhT
Or you can call Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and ask for one to be mailed to you. You may need to call more than once until you get someone who just takes your info and sends one out to you. It usually takes 10 days to two weeks to arrive by FedEx.

 

[Lee]

We really like our new Chevy, but did not come with an owner's manual nor was there an option to purchase one through GM. I mean with all the new technology on this vehicle a written manual for reference would of been great. Having to look at a small phone screen for info really sucks. Sometimes you don't even know what to call it when you are trying to find out what all these buttons and levers do.( Was able to purchase one online)

When my wife bought her 2025 Blazer the salesman was surprised it had a printed owners manual.
He said all the other GM products you had to use the online version.
If I look at the PDF version I use the desktop computer or tablet so I have a big screen.

 

[Red Baron]

When we bought our 2025 and I realized there was no manual I checked online and GM wanted 50 bucks for one. I know there is a digital one on the vehicle but being an old fart I spoke to our salesman about it and he said, "No problem" He got one for me in a week or so, no cost.

 

[Moonwink]

Download your owner's manual here: (there's a link here but this forum turns it so dark you can't hardly see it)

2026 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual and more...

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[Lee]

(there's a link here but this forum turns it so dark you can't hardly see it)

Easy to see for me.
I use the white background.

 

[Moonwink]

Easy to see for me.
I use the white background.

This is what the default screen looks like to me. I've never changed the setting since I joined. I guess I'd better search around to see if I can find a way to change my background. Thanks for the tip but guiding me to the fix would be nice. I'm probably not the only suffering from this horrible default.

 

[Moonwink]

I searched and found this reply to others complaining of the same issue:

Dark Forum Background

The default background for this forum is Dark. Is it possible for me to change it to Light? For me, it's very difficult to see things like links with the Dark background. When I go to Account Details, Settings is greyed out.

www.chevyequinoxforum.com

At the very bottom of any page on the forum you will see a link to a "Style Chooser" just above the words "Community platform by Xenforo 2010 - 2024 Xenforo Ltd."

Click on that link and you will have the option to pick one of four styles including "Default Style" which is light, "Chevy Equinox Forum O" which is dark, "FullyDriven Framework" which is dark and "Chevy Equinox Forum" which is also dark.

If you want a light colored display, choose the "Default Style" option.

 

[2025ChevNox]

This is what the default screen looks like to me. I've never changed the setting since I joined. I guess I'd better search around to see if I can find a way to change my background. Thanks for the tip but guiding me to the fix would be nice. I'm probably not the only suffering from this horrible default.
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Use the text tools above your post before you reply to change the color of the link. SEE my example below.
Download your owner's manual here:

2026 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual and more...

 

[Moonwink]

Use the text tools above your post before you reply to change the color of the link. SEE my example below.
Download your owner's manual here:

2026 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual and more...

I tried changing the colors of the text with the text tools you mention and that doesn't change the background and overall look of the messages for me. Now that I've changed to the white "Default" background (see the instructions in my previous post), I'll enjoy this forum a lot more.

 

[Lee]

I searched and found this reply to others complaining of the same issue:

Dark Forum Background

The default background for this forum is Dark. Is it possible for me to change it to Light? For me, it's very difficult to see things like links with the Dark background. When I go to Account Details, Settings is greyed out.

www.chevyequinoxforum.com

Yes, I use the Default Style and have a white background.

 

[Billh]

We really like our new Chevy, but did not come with an owner's manual nor was there an option to purchase one through GM. I mean with all the new technology on this vehicle a written manual for reference would of been great. Having to look at a small phone screen for info really sucks. Sometimes you don't even know what to call it when you are trying to find out what all these buttons and levers do.( Was able to purchase one online)

Check the storage area under the cargo mat. Nice surprise along with carpeted floor mats all in a big plastic bag.

 

[2025ChevNox]

Check the storage area under the cargo mat. Nice surprise along with carpeted floor mats all in a big plastic bag.

Most of us have been able to call Chevrolet Customer Service to get one sent out at zero cost since 2025. You just have to get the right person on the other end and nicely ask.

 

[John Y...]

The 2026 owner manual is the same across all models. Check this link to download or save the link to your phone, laptop or tablet; it is searchable. I have the link on my phone and if I need to check something, i.e., "Infotainment System", I open it and touch either the words Infotainment System or the page number and it takes me directly to the page. NOTE: this is only for a link; if you download it, open it in Adobe Acrobat, you can search for Infotainment system, but it will only tell you how many results there are (see attached image).

I would save the link

 

[Sewtrapped]

There are ways to acquire one completely FREE. You can access one via your myChevrolet app on your phone. You can download one using a computer from the Chevrolet website. Manuals and Guides | Vehicle Support | Chevy https://share.google/rSXcGtqhmoieaKwhT
Or you can call Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and ask for one to be mailed to you. You may need to call more than once until you get someone who just takes your info and sends one out to you. It usually takes 10 days to two weeks to arrive by FedEx.

So, yes, the manual WAS on the app but has disappeared along with other options that were there. I assume there was an app update. I uninstalled the app and when I reinstalled, it was back looking like the one that came with my 26 Nox LT. When I went to start my Nox today using the app, it had morphed back into that different version and there's no access to any vehicle manual included that I can find. all the controls are different. I sure did like the manual and the search feature. I suppose now I've got to download it separately and hope it has a search feature? Have you experienced this change in the app?

 

[John Y...]

There is no model specific manual. Copy and save these links to your phone, tablet and lap/desktop for quick reference. The link will open the manual and the number on the “Contents” page will go directly to the first page for that subject. DO NOT SAVE AS A PDF FILE.

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[Sewtrapped]

Thanks but I really liked it being included within the app.