Chevrolet 2008 Equinox Owner's Manual page 87

For example, if the lock button and then the remote
start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are
added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.
4. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically
shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.
A maximum of two remote starts or remote start
attempts are allowed between ignition cycles.
After your vehicle's engine has been started two times
using the remote start button, 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.
To manually shut off the engine after a remote start,
do any of the following:
•
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
the remote start button until the parking lamps
turn off.
•
Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•
Insert the vehicle's key into the ignition switch
and turn the switch to ON/RUN and then back
to LOCK/OFF.
The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if
any of the following occur:
•
The vehicle's key is in the ignition.
•
The vehicle's hood, liftgate 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 maximum number of remote starts
or remote start attempts between ignition cycles
with the key is two.
•
The remote start feature may be disabled.
The system may be enabled or disabled through
the DIC. See "REMOTE START" under DIC
Vehicle Personalization on page 3-58 for
additional information.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start
feature are shipped from the factory with
the remote vehicle start system enabled.
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