battery CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2019 Get To Know Guide

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The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button
indicator will be green.
Note: If the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the front cupholder in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
The fuel-saving engine stop/start system
automatically stops and restarts the engine to help conserve fuel. When the brake pedal is pressed and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop, if operat-ing conditions are met. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system and other accessories will contin-ue to operate. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. After park\
ing the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the clima\
te control or defog setting.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION