Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual: Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual / Keys, Doors, and Windows / Keys and Locks / Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation / Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

When the vehicle is started, if the transmitter battery is weak, the DIC may display NO REMOTE DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN START YOUR VEHICLE. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may also be displayed at this time.

To start the vehicle:

Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery

Place the transmitter in the cupholder.
With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and ENGINE START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible

Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. The vehicle can be reprogrammed ...

Battery Replacement

Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC. Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Stati ...

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Shifting out of Park
To shift out of P (Park): Apply the brake pedal. Turn the ignition on. Press the shift lever button. Move the shift lever. If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): Fully release the shift lever button. Hold the brake pedal down and ...