Holden Equinox Owner Manual (Holden-Localizing-Holden-12561772) -
2019 - crc - 6/26/18
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Driving and Operating
If the RKE transmitter is not in the
vehicle, if there is interference, or if
the RKE battery is low, the Driver
Information Centre (DIC) will display
a message. See
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If the engine does not start after
15 seconds of cranking, wait
one minute for the starter motor to
cool, then try the same steps again.
Caution
Cranking the engine for long
periods of time by pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button
immediately after cranking has
ended, can overheat and damage
the starter motor and drain the
battery.
Wait at least 1 minute between
each try to let the starter motor
cool down.
If you are trying to start the engine
after you have run out of fuel, follow
the steps in
When the engine is cold, let it run
for a few minutes before driving.
This lets oil pressure build up. The
engine may sound louder when it
is cold.
If the Diesel Engine Will Not Start
If you have run out of fuel, see
If the vehicle is not out of fuel and
the engine will not start:
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Press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. The preheating
light may illuminate in cold
conditions. Immediately after the
preheating light goes off, press
ENGINE START/STOP to start
the vehicle.
See
Caution
If the preheating light stays on
after starting the vehicle, the
vehicle may not run properly.
Have the vehicle serviced
right away.
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If the preheating light does not
go off, wait a few seconds, then
try starting the engine again.
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If the preheating light comes on
and then goes off and it is
known the battery is charged,
but the engine still will not start,
the vehicle may need service.
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If the preheating light does not
come on when the engine is
cold, the vehicle may need
service.
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If the battery does not have
enough charge to start the
engine, see
.
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If the engine starts, runs a short
time, then stops, the vehicle
needs service.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
Some vehicle accessories may be
used after the ignition is turned off.
The power windows and sunroof,
if equipped, will continue to operate
for up to 10 minutes or until any
door is opened.
