Chevrolet 2010 Equinox, Owner'S Manual

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1-6 Keys, Doors and Windows
Shutting the Engine Off After a
Remote Start
To shut off the engine:
. Press / until the parking lamps
turn off.
. Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
. Insert the key and turn it to
ON/RUN and then back to
LOCK/OFF.
Conditions in Which Remote Start
Will Not Work
The remote vehicle start feature will
not operate if:
. The key is in the ignition.
. The hood or doors are not
closed.
. The hazard warning flashers
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 vehicle is not in P (Park).
Door Locks
{
WARNING
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
. Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. 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
safety belts properly and
the doors should be locked
whenever the vehicle is
driven.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
. 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 the
vehicle whenever leaving 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.
To lock or unlock a door from the
outside of the vehicle, use the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. Pull the handle once
from the inside to unlock the door,
and a second time to open it.