Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:
- Press
on the RKE
transmitter. - Start the vehicle.
To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
- Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
- Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If 
is pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, an alarm
occurred previously while the alarm
system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency Statement.
Arming the Alarm System
Turn off the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle in one of
three ways:
Use the RKE transmitter.
With a door open, press the
interior .
After 30 seconds the alarm
...
Immobilizer Operation
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off.
The ...
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Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's propulsion power is
reduced. Reduced propulsion power
can affect the vehicle's ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no observed reduction
in performance, proceed to your
destination. The performanc ...
