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If you're looking for the location of the cigarette lighter in the 2012 Chevy Equinox, you've come to the right place. You'll find it situated on the center dashboard, specifically at the bottom of the dash within a concealed compartment. While traditionally used for lighting cigarettes, the cigarette lighter serves another purpose as well. It can also be utilized for charging mobile devices by using a special adapter that plugs into the socket, providing power to your device for charging.
It varies by year, but in 2005, there is a cupholder in the center console, one in the backseat center, and one in the passenger side rear hatch.
The location of the cigarette lighter in the Chevy Equinox can be found within the central console.
In an Equinox, there are no actual "Cigarette Lighter" sockets; instead, there are power outlets where you can connect 12-volt accessories. On my 2015 LTZ model, there is a socket located below the HVAC controls in the storage compartment, one in the center console armrest, and another in the cargo area. The front sockets receive power when the key is turned on, while the one in the cargo area remains powered at all times.