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Chevrolet Equinox Owner Manual - 2012

9-24 Driving and Operating

The key lock release is always

functional except in the case of an

uncharged or low voltage (less than

9‐volt) battery. If the vehicle has an

uncharged battery or a battery with

low voltage, try charging or jump

starting the battery. See Jump

Starting on page 10‑74.

If charging or jump starting the

battery does not work, locate the

hole below the ignition lock. Insert a

flat bladed tool or another key from

the key chain into the opening.

When the lever can be felt, actuate

the lever toward the driver, and

remove the key from the ignition.

Starting the Engine

Move the shift lever to P (Park) or

N (Neutral). The engine will not start

in any other position. To restart the

vehicle when it is already moving,

use N (Neutral) only.

Notice: Do not try to shift to

P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.

If you do, you could damage the

transmission. Shift to P (Park)

only when the vehicle is stopped.

Starting Procedure

1. With your foot off the accelerator

pedal, turn the ignition key to

START. When the engine starts,

let go of the key. The idle speed

will go down as the engine

warms. Do not race the engine

immediately after starting it.

Operate the engine and

transmission gently to allow the

oil to warm up and lubricate all

moving parts.

The vehicle has a

Computer-Controlled Cranking

System. This feature assists in

starting the engine and protects

components. If the ignition key is

turned to the START position,

and then released when the

engine begins cranking, the

engine will continue cranking for

a few seconds or until the

vehicle starts. If the engine does

not start and the key is held in

START for many seconds,

cranking will be stopped after

15 seconds to prevent cranking

motor damage. To prevent gear

damage, this system also

prevents cranking if the engine

is already running. Engine

cranking can be stopped by

turning the ignition switch to

ACC/ACCESSORY or

LOCK/OFF.

Notice: Cranking the engine for

long periods of time, by returning

the key to the START position

immediately after cranking has

ended, can overheat and damage

the cranking motor, and drain the

battery. Wait at least 15 seconds

between each try, to let the

cranking motor cool down.

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