Remote vehicle start, Remote vehicle start -4 – CHEVROLET 2011 Equinox User Manual
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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2011
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Keys, Doors and Windows
Pressing
K
may also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See
Anti-Theft Alarm System on
page 2‑12.
V
(Remote Liftgate Release):
First press
K
, then press and hold
V
to unlock the liftgate. For
vehicles with the power liftgate,
press and hold
V
until the liftgate
begins to move to open the liftgate.
7
(Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm): Press and release one
time to locate the vehicle. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn
chirps. Press and hold
7
for at least
two seconds to sound the panic
alarm. The horn sounds and the
turn signals flash until
7
is pressed
again or the key is placed in the
ignition and turned to ON/RUN.
/
(Remote Vehicle Start): For
vehicles with this feature, first press
Q
then press and hold
/
to start
the engine from outside the vehicle
using the RKE transmitter. See
Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4
for additional information.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to this vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
When the replacement transmitter
is programmed to this vehicle, all
remaining transmitters must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters will no longer work
once the new transmitter is
programmed.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC. See
“Replace Battery in Remote Key”
under Key and Lock Messages on
page 5‑27.
The battery is not rechargeable.
To replace the battery:
1. Push the button on the
transmitter to extend the key.
2. Remove the battery cover by
prying with a finger.
3. Remove the battery by pushing
on the battery and sliding it
toward the keyblade.
4. Insert the new battery, positive
side facing up. Push the battery
down until it is held in place.
Replace with a CR2032 or
equivalent battery.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.
Remote Vehicle Start
The vehicle may have this feature
that allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle.
/
(Remote Vehicle Start): This
button will be on the RKE
transmitter if the vehicle has remote
start.