Retained Accessory Power (Rap); Starting Procedure; Starting Your Vehicle - Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Owner's Manual

Key In the Start Switch
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is an
easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave the
key in the start switch and park your vehicle, a chime will
sound when you open the driver's door. Always
remember to remove your key from the start switch and
take it with you. This will lock the propulsion system
and drive unit. Also, always remember to lock the doors.
The battery could be drained if the key is left in the
start switch while your vehicle is parked. You may not
be able to start your vehicle after it has been parked for
an extended period of time.

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

These vehicle accessories can be used for up to
10 minutes after the propulsion system is turned off:
•
Audio System
•
Power Windows
Power to these accessories will continue to operate for
up to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is opened.
These features will work when the key is in SYSTEM ON
or SYSTEM OFF/STEERING UNLOCKED.

Starting Your Vehicle

Move the shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The
propulsion system will not start in any other position –this
is a safety feature. To restart when you are already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the drive unit.
Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Starting Procedure

1. Turn the key to SYSTEM ON.
2. Turn the key to START, then release it.
The system starts up. The time required to start
depends on system temperature and can take up to
3 minutes.
While the fuel cell is starting, the message
STARTING UP...PLEASE WAIT will be displayed in
the Driver Information Center (DIC). The vehicle
should remain in PARK (P) while this message is
displayed.
3. The vehicle is drivable when the vehicle ready lamp
is on. The DIC message SYSTEM WARMING UP
POWER LIMITED will be displayed, and the reduced
power lamp will be on. The vehicle can be driven with
reduced power during the warm-up period. When this
DIC message and lamp are turned off, the propulsion
system is capable of full power.
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