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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025EQUINOX ACTIV, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 66 (REMOTE FUNCTIONS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSREMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK AND THEFT DETERRENT TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMINGADDING TRANSMITTERS (WITHOUT SPS)
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WD
Adding Transmitters (Without SPS)
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WDSECTION Adding Transmitters (Without SPS)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 GMC Terrain and 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
- To initiate, this procedure requires that 2 learned transmitters be available.
- A total of eight transmitters can be learned to a single vehicle.
- This procedure adds transmitters only. The procedure does not erase previously learned transmitters.
- Place both of the recognized transmitters in the vehicle cupholder.
- Insert the vehicle key into the key cylinder on the driver door handle and turn the key, counterclockwise, to the unlock position five times within ten seconds. The driver information center will display Ready For Remote #2, 3, 4 or 5.
- Chevrolet Equinox - front cupholder.
- GMC Terrain - driver side cupholder.
- Holden Equinox - passenger side cupholder.
- Chevrolet Blazer - front cupholder.
- Place the new transmitter into the transmitter pocket.
- Press and release the ignition mode switch. When the transmitter is learned, the driver information center will indicate that it is ready to program the next transmitter.
- Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and press the transmitter unlock button. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3 through 5.
- When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ignition mode switch for 15 seconds to exit programming mode.
NOTE:
The transmitter pocket can be found in the following locations:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.