2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

Changes or modications to this system by other
than an authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This
is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to
stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter
to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from
your vehicle. You may need to stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects
may be blocking the signal. Take a few steps
to the left or right, hold the transmitter
higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement or
resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery
Replacement” and “Resynchronization”
underRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 97.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer
or a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked
from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m)
away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can
also start your vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Your RKE transmitter, with the remote start button,
provides an increased range of 195 feet (60 m)
away. 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.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 96.
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The following functions may be available if your
vehicle has the RKE system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
this feature, it may be started from outside the
vehicle using the RKE transmitter. See “Remote
Vehicle Start” following, for more detailed
information.
Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock the
doors and liftgate. If enabled through the Driver
Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps
will ash once to indicate locking has occurred.
If enabled through the DIC, the horn will chirp
when the lock button is pressed again within
ve seconds of the previous press of the lock
button. SeeDIC Vehicle Personalization on
page 207for additional information. Pressing the
lock button may arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 111.
K(Unlock): Press the unlock button to unlock
the driver’s door. If the button is pressed
again within ve seconds, all remaining doors,
and the liftgate, will unlock. The interior lamps
will come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until
the ignition is turned on. If enabled through
the DIC, the parking lamps will ash once to
indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 207. Pressing the
unlock button on the RKE transmitter will disarm
the content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 111.Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote StartRemote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and
release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn
signal lamps will ash and the horn will sound
three times. Press and hold this button for more
than two seconds to activate the panic alarm.
The turn signal lamps will ash and the horn will
sound repeatedly for 30 seconds. The alarm
will turn off when the ignition is moved to RUN or
the alarm button is pressed again. The ignition
must be in LOCK for the panic alarm to work.
The RKE transmitter is used to arm/disarm
the content theft-deterrent system. Your vehicle’s
theft-deterrent system can be programmed to
three different modes. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 111
If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering
or exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by
pressing the lock or unlock button once or the
panic alarm button twice.Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent
another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased through your dealer. Remember
to bring any additional transmitters so they can
also be re-coded to match the new transmitter.
Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter,
the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
The vehicle can have a maximum of four
transmitters matched to it. Or, see″Relearn
Remote Key″underDIC Operation and Displays
on page 193for instructions on how to match
RKE transmitters to your vehicle.
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Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your RKE
transmitter should last about four years.
The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work
at the normal range in any location. If you have
to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter
works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Notice:When replacing the battery, use
care not to touch any of the circuitry. Static
from your body transferred to these surfaces
may damage the transmitter.
To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter,
do the following:
1. Use a at thin object to pry open the
transmitter.2. Once the transmitter is separated, use a
pencil or similar object to remove the old
battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with
the positive side of the battery facing down.
Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.
4. Snap the transmitter back together tightly to
be sure no moisture can enter.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter.
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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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