Chevrolet 2013 Equinox Owner's Manual page 35

If the vehicle has heated seats, they
may come on during a remote start.
See Heated Front Seats on
page 3 8 for more information.
Laws in some local communities
may restrict the use of remote
starters. For example, some laws
require a person using remote start
to have the vehicle in view. Check
local regulations for any
requirements.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of the
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2 2 for
additional information.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
To start the engine using the remote
start feature:
1. Press and release on the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold
for at least two seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash. The
turn signal lamps flashing
confirms the request to remote
start the vehicle has been
received.
The parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the
engine is running. The vehicle's
doors will be locked.
3. The key must be inserted and
turned to ON/RUN before
driving.
The engine will shut off after
10 minutes unless a time
extension is done or the key is
inserted and turned to ON/RUN.
Extending Engine Run Time
For a 10-minute extension, repeat
Steps 1 and 2 while the engine is
still running. The remote start can
be extended once.
When the remote start is extended,
the second 10 minutes will start
immediately.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Keys, Doors, and Windows
For example, if the engine has been
running for 5 minutes, and
10 minutes are added, the engine
will run for a total of 15 minutes.
A maximum of two remote starts or
remote start attempts are allowed
between ignition cycles.
The vehicle's ignition switch must
be turned to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF using the key, before
the remote start procedure can be
used again.
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.
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