Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Remote Vehicle Start

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / In Brief / Initial Drive Information / Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

Press and release on the RKE transmitter.
Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

Start the vehicle normally after entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold until the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60m(197 ft) away from the vehicle. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate Shown Press the button on the side to remove the key. The key ...

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside, press or on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. : Press to lock the doors. The indicator light in the switch will come on when the d ...

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Folding the Seatback
Either side of the seatback can be folded for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving. Caution Folding a rear seat with the seat belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the seat belts. Always unbuckle the seat belts and return them ...