CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have the remote start feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle. See “REMOTE START”
underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 207
for instructions on how to enable and disable
this feature.
During a remote start, the climate control system
will turn on at the fan, temperature, and mode
settings the vehicle was set to when the vehicle
was last turned off and will also turn on the
rear window defogger.
Laws in some local communities may restrict
the use of remote starters. For example, some
laws may require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view when doing so.
Check local regulations for any requirements
on remote starting of vehicles.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Press and release
the lock button and then press and hold the remote
vehicle start button to start the vehicle.
Your RKE transmitter, with the remote start button,
provides an increased range of operation. However,
the range may be less while the vehicle is running.
As a result, you may need to be closer to your
vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it on.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, do not use the remote
start feature. The vehicle may run out of fuel.
To start the engine using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the RKE transmitter, that has a remote
vehicle start button, at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock
button, then immediately press and hold
the remote vehicle start button until the
vehicle’s turn signal lamps ash, or for at
least four seconds, if the vehicle’s lights are
not visible. The vehicle’s doors will be locked.
Pressing the remote start button again after the
vehicle has started will turn off the ignition.
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3. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on while the
engine is running.
4. If it is your rst remote start since last driving,
repeat these steps while the engine is still
running for a 10 minute time extension.
When you enter the vehicle during a remote start,
and the engine is still running, turn the key to
the RUN position to drive the vehicle.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically
shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts or remote
start attempts between ignition cycles with the
key is two.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.For example, if the lock button and then the
remote start buttons are pressed again after
the vehicle has been running for ve minutes,
10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to
run for 15 minutes.
After your vehicle’s engine has been started
two times using the remote vehicle start button,
the vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to
RUN and then back to LOCK using the key before
the remote start procedure can be used again.
To manually shut off the engine after a remote
start, do any of the following:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and
press the remote start button until the
parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition
switch and turn the switch to RUN and then
back to LOCK.
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The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood, liftgate or doors are
not closed.
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system
malfunction.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
used. The maximum number of remote starts
or remote start attempts between ignition
cycles with the key is two.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start
feature are shipped from the factory with the
remote vehicle start system enabled. The system
may be enabled or disabled through the DIC.
See “REMOTE START” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 207for additional
information.
Remote Start Ready
If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle
start feature, it may have the remote start ready
feature. This feature allows your dealer to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature.
If your vehicle has the remote start ready feature,
your RKE transmitter will have extended range
that will allow you to lock or unlock your vehicle
from approximately 195 feet (60 m) away.
See your dealer if you would like to add the
manufacturer’s remote vehicle start feature to
your vehicle.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children,
can easily open the doors and fall out
of a moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are a couple of ways to manually lock or
unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use the key in the driver’s door.
From the inside, use the lock control on the door.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s doors.
K(Unlock):To unlock the doors, press the
unlock symbol.
Q(Lock):Remove the ignition key and press
the lock symbol to lock all of the doors.
Delayed Locking
A chime will sound three times to indicate a door
or liftgate is open when you try to lock the
doors with the remote keyless entry (RKE)
transmitter or the power door lock switch. The
doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system
will not arm until all the doors are closed and
ten seconds have passed.
The delayed locking feature can be programmed
through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 207.
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks
Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature
which enables you to program the power door
locks through the Driver Information Center (DIC).
SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 207
for more information on DIC programming.
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Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks that
prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on
the inside edge of
each rear door. You
must open the rear
doors to access them.
To set the security locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the lock above the rear
door security lock label and turn it to the
horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat the steps for the other rear door.To open a rear door while the security lock is on,
do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the front door power lock
switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the slot next to the rear
door security lock label and turn it to the
vertical position.
3. Repeat the steps for the other lock.
Lockout Protection
If you press the power door lock switch when the
key is in the ignition and any door is open, all
the doors will lock and only the driver’s door will
unlock. Be sure to remove the key from the ignition
when locking your vehicle.
If the keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the
doors and the key is in the ignition, a chime
will sound three times. All passenger doors will
lock, but the driver’s door will remain unlocked.
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Liftgate
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate or liftglass open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your
vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the
body and the liftgate or liftglass:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your climate control
system to its highest speed and select
the control setting that will force
outside air into your vehicle. See
“Climate Control System” in the Index.
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If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 127.
To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
twice or use the power door lock switch.
To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on the
RKE transmitter or use the power door lock switch.
The liftgate does not have a key lock cylinder.
To open the liftgate, pull up on the handle located
in the center of the liftgate.
When closing the liftgate, use the molded handles
to pull the liftgate down. Push the liftgate closed
until it latches.
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Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power
The liftgate is equipped with an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has low voltage,
the liftgate will not open.
To open the liftgate
if this happens,
remove the interior
trim plug located
at the base of
the liftgate from
inside the vehicle.Use a tool to push
the service release
lever located on
the latch until you
hear or feel the
gate release.
The liftgate can now be opened and closed
manually. You will need to use this procedure to
open the liftgate until the power is restored.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by
the extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
The window switches for all doors are located on
the center console. A window switch for each
rear window is located on each rear door.
To open a window, press the bottom of the switch.
To close a window, press the top of the switch.
The power windows operate when the ignition
is RUN or ACC (Accessory), or while in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 116.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature that allows the window to be lowered
without holding the switch. Press the bottom ofthe switch part way, and the driver’s window will
open a small amount. Press the switch down
all the way down and release it and the window
will go down automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press and
release the top of the switch.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):Your vehicle has a lockout
feature to prevent rear seat passengers from
operating the windows. Press the lockout button,
located with the power window switches, to turn the
feature on and off. The window switch has a light
that will come on when the switch is active.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing the sun visor down.
You can also detach the driver’s sun visor from
the center mount and slide it along the rod
from side-to-side for greater coverage.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Your vehicle has covered visor vanity mirrors on
both the driver’s and passenger’s side.
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