Chevrolet Equinox Quiz
Keys, Doors, andWindows

Vehicle Security

In this manual: Keys, Doors, andWindows
Introduction — 1Keys, Doors, andWindows — 7Seats andRestraints — 5Storage — 3In Brief — 4Instruments andControls — 6Lighting — 3InfotainmentSystem — 5Climate Controls — 3Driving and Operating — 12Vehicle Care — 9Service andMaintenance — 6Technical Data — 2CustomerInformation — 3OnStar — 3
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This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.

Vehicle Alarm System

This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.

Arming the System

To arm the system, do one of the following: . Press Chevrolet Equinox: Vehicle Security. • Lock the vehicle using the key in the driver door. on the RKE transmitter.

The alarm automatically arms after about 30 seconds. The security light, located on the instrument panel, flashes.

Press Chevrolet Equinox: Vehicle Security. the liftgate without setting off the alarm. The system rearms when the liftgateon the RKE transmitter to open

Disarming the System

To disarm the system, do one of the following: . Press Chevrolet Equinox: Vehicle Security. • Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. on the RKE transmitter.

If the system is armed and any door is unlocked without pressing Chevrolet Equinox: Vehicle Security. How to Detect a Tamper Conditionon the RKE transmitter, the alarm sounds.

Test yourself

A quick Chevrolet Equinox quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.