Operation Manual

Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9234773) - 2016 - crc - 6/4/15
26 Keys, Doors, and Windows
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
unlock the vehicle. See OnStar
Overview 0 302.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 298.
If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
.
Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle.
.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
.
Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer or a qualified technician
for service.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 0 26.
With Remote Start and Power
Liftgate Shown
The following may be available:
Q (Lock) : Press to lock all doors.
The turn signal indicators may flash
and/or the horn may sound on
second press to indicate locking.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
If a passenger door is open when
Q
is pressed, all doors lock.
Pressing
Q may also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 35.
K (Unlock) : Press to unlock the
driver door or all doors. See Vehicle
Personalization 0 120. The turn
signal indicators may flash to
indicate unlocking has occurred.
See Vehicle Personalization 0 120.
Pressing
K may also disarm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Alarm System 0 35.
For vehicles with the manual
liftgate, press
K twice within
five seconds to unlock the liftgate.
Y (Remote Liftgate Release) :
If equipped with the power liftgate,
press and hold until the liftgate
begins to move. Press again to stop
the power liftgate.
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic
Alarm) : Press and release one
time to initiate vehicle locator. The
exterior lamps flash and the horn