Chevrolet 2009 Equinox, Owner'S Manual

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Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-7
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-10
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-11
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Liftgate ........................................................2-12
Windows ........................................................2-14
Power Windows ............................................2-15
Sun Visors ...................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-16
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-17
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-17
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-19
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-19
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-20
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-21
Starting the Engine .......................................2-21
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-23
Automatic Transmission Operation
(3.4L V6 with 5-Speed) ..............................2-24
Automatic Transmission Operation
(3.6L V6 with 6-Speed) ..............................2-27
Parking Brake ..............................................2-31
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-32
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-33
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-34
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-36
Mirrors ...........................................................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-37
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-38
Outside Convex Mirrors .................................2-38
Section 2 Features and Controls
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