Chevrolet 2010 Equinox Automobile User Manual


 
1-12 Keys, Doors and Windows
disabled the liftgate electric latch will
still power latch once contact is
made with the striker. Always close
the liftgate before driving.
If the RKE button is pressed while
power operation is disabled, the turn
signals flash and the liftgate will
not move.
The liftgate has an electric latch.
If the battery is disconnected or has
low voltage, the liftgate will not
open. The liftgate will resume
operation when the battery is
reconnected and charged.
Vehicle Security
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Anti-Theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
Arming the System
To arm the system, either:
.
Press Q on the RKE transmitter.
.
Or, lock the vehicle using the
key in the driver door.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, flashes.
Press
V on the RKE transmitter to
open the liftgate without setting off
the alarm. The system rearms when
the liftgate is closed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.
Press K on the RKE transmitter.
.
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
.
Allow the alarm to time out after
about 30 seconds and reset
itself.
The alarm automatically disarms.
If the system is armed and any door
is unlocked without pressing
K on
the RKE transmitter the alarm
sounds.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
If K is pressed and the horn
sounds, an attempted break-in has
occurred while the system was
armed.