2013 Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - Page 34
2013 Chevrolet Equinox Manual
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2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows 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. 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. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release one time to initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. Press and hold 7 for at least three 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 using the RKE transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑4 for additional information. The buttons on the keys are disabled when there is a key in the ignition. Remote Vehicle Start The vehicle may have this feature that allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle. 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 5‑28. 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 key blade. / (Remote Vehicle Start): / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will be on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle has remote start. The climate control system will use the previous settings during a remote start. The rear defog may come on during remote start based on cold ambient conditions. The rear defog indicator light does not come on during remote start. Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a