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Chevrolet Trax: Initial Drive Information

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Owner's Manual / In Brief / Initial Drive Information / Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter may work up to 30m (98 ft) away from the vehicle.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks

: Press to unlock the driver door, all doors, or, if equipped, the locking fuel door. The hazard warning flashers may flash.

: Press to lock the doors, or, if equipped, the locking fuel door.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization

: If equipped, press and hold briefly to initiate vehicle locator.

Press and hold for at least three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.

See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Remote Vehicle Start

For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

  1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
  2.  Press and release .
  3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold for several seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.

The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

  • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.
  • Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
  • Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start

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