Power start CHEVROLET TRAX 2024 Owners Manual

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Introduction 3
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that could
result in property or vehicle damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a safety
symbol which means“Do not,” “Do not do
this,” or“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that
use symbols instead of text. Symbols are
shown along with the text describing the
operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gauge,
or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner’s manual has
additional instructions or information.
*: Shown when the service manual has
additional instructions or information.
0: Shown when there is more information
on another page — “see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may
be found on the vehicle and what they
mean. See the features in this manual for
information.
u: Air Conditioning System
G:Air Conditioning Refrigerant Oil
9:Airbag Readiness Light
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
$:Brake System Warning Light
9:Dispose of Used Components Properly
P:Do Not Apply High Pressure Water
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
H: Flammable
[:Forward Collision Alert
R:Fuse Block Cover Lock Location
+:Fuses
j:ISOFIX/LATCH System Child Restraints
Q:Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly
Installed
|: Lane Change Alert
@:Lane Departure Warning
A:Lane Keep Assist
*: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
X:Park Assist
~:Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
O:Power
7:Rear Cross Traffic Alert
I:Registered Technician
/:Remote Vehicle Start
h:Risk of Electrical Fire
>:Seat Belt Reminders

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1.Air Vents 0162.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and
Lane-Change Signals 0111.
IntelliBeam System Button (If Equipped).
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0108.
3. Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 087 or
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) 086.
Driver Information Center (DIC) Display.
See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0101 or
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 103.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 080.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer 081.
5. Infotainment System. See Overview
(11 inch screen radio) 0116.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0110.
Vehicle Alarm System 024.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers 0111.
8. Climate Control Systems 0158.
Automatic Climate Control System 0160.
Heated Front Seats 034. (If Equipped).
9. USB Port (11 inch screen radio) 0122.
10. Wireless Charging 083 (If Equipped). 11. Auto Stop Disable. See
Stop/Start System
0 179.
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0209.
12. Power Outlets 082.
13. Electric Parking Brake 0187.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission
0 184.
15. ENGINE START/STOP Button (Out of View) (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions
(Key Access) 0175 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0177.
16. Steering Wheel Controls (11 inch screen
radio) 0117.
17. Column Ignition Switch (Out of View) (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions (Key
Access) 0175 or
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) 0177.
18. Horn 080.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment 080 (Out
of View).
20. Cruise Control 0190.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0192 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
0 203 (If Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood0217. 22. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View).
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light) 093.
23. Instrument Panel Storage 074.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0241.
24. Instrument Panel Illumination Control
0112.
Exterior Lamp Controls 0108.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 7
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Key Operation (KeylessAccess) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Remote Key Operation (Key Access) . . . . 15
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . 27
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Keys and Locks
Keys (Keyless Access)
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with a
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others could
be seriously injured or killed. They could
operate the power windows or other
controls or make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and children or
others could be caught in the path of a
closing window. Do not leave children in
a vehicle with an RKE transmitter.

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With an active OnStar or connected service
plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. SeeOnStar Overview
0 308.
Remote Key
If there is a decrease in the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter operating range:
.Check the distance. The transmitter may
be too far from the vehicle.
.Check the location. Other vehicles or
objects may be blocking the signal.
.Check the transmitter's battery. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this
section.
.If the transmitter is still not working
correctly, see your dealer or a qualified
technician for service.
Remote Key Operation (Keyless
Access)
The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle
entry when the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See “Keyless
Access Operation” following.
The RKE transmitter functions may work up
to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle. Other conditions can impact the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote
Key Operation (Keyless Access) 010 or
Remote Key Operation (Key Access) 015.
The turn signal indicators may flash and/or
the horn may sound on the second press to
indicate locking. To view available settings
for this feature, touch the Settings icon on
the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors will lock and the driver
door will immediately unlock, if enabled. To
view available settings for this feature, touch the Settings icon on the infotainment
home page. Select
“Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Power
Door Locks”.
If the passenger door is open when
Qis
pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 024.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
unlock again within five seconds to unlock
all doors. The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
The turn signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking. To view available settings
for this feature, touch the Settings icon on
the infotainment home page.
Select “Vehicle” to display the list of
available options and select “Remote Lock,
Unlock, Start”.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the theft-deterrent
system. See Vehicle Alarm System 024.

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The following may be available:
Q:Press to lock all doors and, if equipped,
the locking fuel door. The hazard warning
lamps may flash and/or the horn may
sound on the second press to indicate
locking. To view available settings for this
feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
If the driver door is open when
Qis
pressed and enabled through vehicle
personalization, all doors will lock and then
the driver door will immediately unlock. To
view available settings for this feature,
touch the Settings icon on the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle”to display the
list of available options and select “Power
Door Locks”.
Pressing
Qmay also arm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 024.
K:Press to unlock the driver door. Press
again within five seconds to unlock all
doors.The RKE transmitter can be
programmed to unlock all doors on the first
button press. To view available settings for
this feature, touch the Settings icon on the
infotainment home page. Select “Vehicle”to
display the list of available options and
select “Remote Lock, Unlock, Start”.
The turn signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking. To view available settings
for this feature, touch the Settings icon on
the infotainment home page. Select
“Vehicle” to display the list of available
options and select “Remote Lock, Unlock,
Start”.
Pressing
Kwill disarm the alarm system.
See Vehicle Alarm System 024.
If equipped, pressing
Kwill also unlock the
fuel door.
/: If equipped, pressQand then press
and hold
/to start the engine from
outside the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start 018.
The RKE transmitter buttons will not operate
when the key is in the ignition.
7: Press and release one time to initiate
vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and
the horn chirps three times. Press and hold
7for three seconds to sound the panic alarm.
The horn sounds and the turn signal lamps
flash for 30 seconds, or until
7is pressed
again or the vehicle is started.
Programming Keys to the Vehicle
Only RKE keys programmed to this vehicle
will work. If a key is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer. When the
replacement key is programmed to this
vehicle, all remaining keys must also be
reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen keys will
no longer work once the new key is
programmed.

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requested 30 seconds after starting. The
engine run time can only be extended if it is
the first remote start since the vehicle has
been driven. Remote start can be extended
one time.
If the remote start procedure is used again
while the engine is still running, 15 minutes
will be added on for a total of 30 minutes.
For example, if
Qand then/are pressed
again while the engine is still running,
15 minutes will be added on for a total of
30 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or remote
start with an extension are allowed between
ignition cycles.
After the vehicle's engine has been started
two times using the remote start button or
a start with an extension, the ignition must
be turned on and then back off before the
remote start procedure can be used again.
Canceling a Remote Start
To manually shut off a remote start:
.Press and hold/until the lamps
turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
Conditions in Which the Remote Start
Will Not Work
The vehicle cannot be started using the
remote start feature if the key is in the
ignition, the hood is open, or there is an
emission control system malfunction.
The engine turns off during a remote start if
the coolant temperature gets too high or if
the oil pressure gets low.
Door Locks
{Warning
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
.Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. The doors can be
unlocked and opened while the vehicle
is moving. The chance of being thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash is
increased if the doors are not locked.
So, all passengers should wear seat
belts properly and the doors should be
locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
.Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock the vehicle whenever
leaving it.
.Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop the vehicle. Locking the doors
can help prevent this from happening.
To lock/unlock the doors from the outside:
.PressQorKon the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Key
Operation (Keyless Access) 010 or
Remote Key Operation (Key Access) 015.
.Use the key in the driver door. The key
lock cylinder is covered with a cap.
To lock/unlock the doors from the inside:
.PressQorKon the power door lock
switch.
.Push down on the door lock knob to lock
a door.
.Pull the door handle once to unlock it.
Pull the door handle again to unlatch it.

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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear view
of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the
mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with
water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the
glare of headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on when the vehicle
is started.
Windows{
Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the extreme
heat and suffer permanent injuries or
even death from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to
improve fuel economy performance. This
may result in a pulsing sound when either
rear window is down and the front windows
are up. To reduce the sound, open either a
front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Never leave the remote key in a
vehicle with children. When there are
children in the rear seat, use the window
lockout switch to prevent operation of
the windows. See Keys (Keyless Access)
0 7or
Keys (Key Access) 08.

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Warning (Continued)
cause the seat heater to overheat. An
overheated seat heater may cause a burn
or may damage the seat.
If equipped, the controls are on the climate
control panel. The engine must be running
to operate the heated seats.
Press
MorLto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion and seatback.
Press the control once for the highest
setting. With each press of the control, the
heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three
lights indicate the highest setting and one
light the lowest.
The passenger seat may take longer to
heat up.
Remote Start Heated Seats
During a remote start, the heated seats,
if equipped, can be turned on automatically.
When it is cold outside, the heated seats
will turn on. The heated seats are canceled
when the vehicle is turned on.
Press the heated seat button to use the
heated seats after the vehicle is started. The
heated seat indicator lights do not turn on
during a remote start.
The temperature performance of an
unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is
normal.
To enable or disable remote start heated
seats, select Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, and Start > Remote Start Auto
Heat Seats > ON or OFF.
Folding Seatback
The front passenger seatback may fold flat.
{Warning
If you fold the seatback forward to carry
longer objects, such as skis, be sure any
such cargo is not near an airbag. In a
crash, an inflating airbag might force that
object toward a person. This could cause
severe injury or even death. Secure
objects away from the area in which an
airbag would inflate.
Where Are the
Airbags? 046. Vehicle Load Limits 0171.
{Warning
Things you put on this seatback can
strike and injure people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure
all items before driving.
To fold the seatback: 1. Lower the head restraint all the way. See Head Restraints 030.
2. Move the seat as far back as possible. See Seat Adjustment 032 or
Power Seat Adjustment 032.

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ON :Press the upper portion of the button
for continuous rear window wipes.
OFF : The rear wiper turns off when the
button is returned to the middle position.
INT : Press the lower portion of the button
for rear intermittent wipes.
m=REAR : Push the windshield wiper lever
forward to spray washer fluid on the rear
window. The lever returns to its starting
position when released.
Rear Wiper Arm Assembly Protection
When using an automatic car wash, move
the rear wiper control to OFF to disable the
rear wiper. In some vehicles, if the
transmission is in N (Neutral) and the
vehicle speed is very slow, the rear wiper
will automatically park under the rear
spoiler.
The wiper operations return to normal when
the transmission is no longer in N (Neutral)
or the vehicle speed has increased.
Reverse Gear Wipes
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear
wiper will automatically operate
continuously when the shift lever is in
R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper
is performing low or high speed wipes. If the rear wiper control is off, the shift
lever is in R (Reverse), and the front
windshield wiper is performing interval
wipes, then the rear wiper automatically
performs interval wipes.
The windshield washer reservoir is used for
the windshield and the rear window. Check
the fluid level in the reservoir if either
washer is not working. See
Washer Fluid
0 228.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass display on
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The
compass receives its heading and other
information from the Global Positioning
System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), and vehicle speed
information.
The compass system is designed to operate
for a certain number of miles or degrees of
turn before needing a signal from the GPS
satellites. When the compass display shows
CAL, drive the vehicle for a short distance in
an open area where it can receive a GPS
signal. The compass system will
automatically determine when a GPS signal
is restored and provide a heading again.
Clock
Set the time and date using the
infotainment system. See "Time/Date" under
Settings (11 inch screen radio) 0128.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct Current
The vehicle has 12-volt outlets that can be
used to plug in electrical equipment, such as
a cell phone or MP3 player.

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.Cruise Control
.Lighting and Bulb Replacement
.Wiper/Washer Systems
.Doors and Windows
.Seat Belts
.Airbag Systems
.Engine and Transmission
.Tire Pressure
.Battery
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the vehicle's
propulsion power is reduced. A reduction in
propulsion power can affect the vehicle's
ability to accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction in
performance, proceed to your destination.
Under certain conditions the performance
may be reduced the next time the vehicle is
driven. The vehicle may be driven while this
message is on, but maximum acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, or displays repeatedly,
the vehicle should be taken to your dealer
for service as soon as possible.Under certain operating conditions,
propulsion will be disabled. Try restarting
after the ignition has been off for
30 seconds.
Vehicle Speed Messages
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX KM/H (MPH)
This message shows that the vehicle speed
has been limited to the speed displayed. The
limited speed is a protection for various
propulsion and vehicle systems, such as
lubrication, thermal, brakes, suspension,
Teen Driver if equipped, or tires.