2011 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 38

2-4 Keys, Doors and Windows using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4 for additional information. The battery is not rechargeable. To replace the battery: 1. Push the button on the transmitter to extend the key. 2. Remove the battery cover by prying with a finger. 3. Remove the battery by pushing on the battery and sliding it toward the keyblade. 4. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Push the battery down until it is held in place. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 5. Snap the battery cover back on to the transmitter. Pressing K may also disarm the theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System on page 2‑12. V (Remote Liftgate Release): First press K, then press and hold V to unlock the liftgate. For vehicles with the power liftgate, press and hold V until the liftgate begins to move to open the liftgate. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to locate the vehicle. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn sounds and the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the key is placed in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. For vehicles with this feature, first press Q then press and hold / to start the engine from outside the vehicle Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. See "Replace Battery in Remote Key" under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑27. Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start.