2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX alarm

Q(Lock):PressQto 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
Qis pressed again within ve seconds
of the previous press of the lock button. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-58for additional information.
Pressing
Qmay arm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17.
K(Unlock): PressKto unlock the driver’s door.
If
Kis 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 twice to
indicate unlocking has occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-58. Pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter will disarm the content theft-deterrent
system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
Lto locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
ash and the horn will sound three times.
Press and hold
Lfor 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
ON/RUN or
Lis pressed again. The ignition must
be in LOCK/OFF 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 2-17.
If you accidentally set off the alarm when entering
or exiting the vehicle, you can shut it off by pressing
QorKonce orLtwice.
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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.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make
it impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
To activate the theft-deterrent system:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch
or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
If you are using the RKE transmitter, the door
does not need to be open.
3. Close all doors.
The key must be removed from the ignition to
arm the system.
If the theft-deterrent system is activated and a door or
the liftgate is opened without using the RKE transmitter,
a 10 second pre-alarm will occur, and the security light
will ash. The horn will sound rapidly for 10 seconds.
If you do not press unlock on the RKE transmitter or
insert the key in the ignition and turn if from the LOCK/
OFF position, the alarm will go off. The horn will sound
and the headlamps will ash for 30 seconds.
After the alarm has sounded for 30 seconds,
the system will re-arm itself automatically.
To disarm the theft-deterrent system, do one of
the following:
1. Unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter.
2. Insert the key in the ignition and turn it from
the LOCK/OFF position.
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Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
This section describes the warning lights and gages
that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help
you locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause
an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gages could also save
you or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a
problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As you
will see in the details on the following pages, some
warning lights come on briey when you start the
engine just to let you know they are working. If you
are familiar with this section, you should not be
alarmed when this happens.Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem
with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages
and warning lights work together to let you know when
there is a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes on and stays
on when you are driving, or when one of the gages
shows there may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this
manual’s advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly and
even dangerous. So please get to know your warning
lights and gages. They are a big help.
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Vehicle Storage
{CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
are not careful. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-36for tips on working around a battery
without getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery.
This will help keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: For extended storage of your vehicle,
remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery
or use a battery trickle charger. This will help maintain
the charge of the battery over an extended period
of time.
You must close all doors and the liftgate before
reconnecting the battery. After reconnecting the battery,
you must press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter. Failure to follow this procedure could result in
the alarm sounding. Pressing unlock on the keyless
access transmitter will stop the alarm.
Jump Starting
If your battery has run down, you may want to use
another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your
vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely.
{CAUTION:
Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous
because:
They contain acid that can burn you.
They contain gas that can explode or ignite.
They contain enough electricity to burn you.
If you do not follow these steps exactly, some
or all of these things can hurt you.
Notice:Ignoring these steps could result in costly
damage to your vehicle that would not be covered
by your warranty.
Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage your vehicle.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt
battery with a negative ground system.
Notice:If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt
system with a negative ground, both vehicles can
be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems
with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle.
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