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Question posted by snogoferg on April 23rd, 2014

Why Does Theft Deterrent Light Flash On My Chevy Equinox

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-20 Mirrors ...2-37 OnStar® System ...2-39 Storage Areas ...2-42 Sunroof ...2-49 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-19 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-24 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-42...
Owner's Manual - Page 79

... Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Liftgate ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-18 2-1
Owner's Manual - Page 84

... lamps will flash and the horn will sound three times. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will unlock. Pressing Q may arm the content theft-deterrent system. If K is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors, and the liftgate, will chirp when Q is turned on page 2-17. If enabled...
Owner's Manual - Page 89

... be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). From the inside, use the key in the driver's door. The doors will not lock, and the theft-deterrent system will sound three times to indicate a door or liftgate is open when you to lock the doors with the power door lock switch. Programmable...
Owner's Manual - Page 95

... detach the driver's sun visor from the ignition to arm the system. The window switch has a light that nothing we know that will flash. Open the door. 2. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we put on when the switch is lowering, press and release the top of the following...
Owner's Manual - Page 96

.... This device complies with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is subject to use this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: 1. The security light will be a problem with Part 15 of Industry Canada. This...
Owner's Manual - Page 97

... Roadside Assistance. The following procedure is cut exactly as the ignition key that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the ignition and start , and the key appears to "learn" the transponder value of... all the currently programmed keys are to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. 4. The security light will not start , the first key may be programmed. Do not leave the key or...
Owner's Manual - Page 129

... ...3-34 Oil Pressure Light ...3-37 Change Engine Oil Light ...3-38 Security Light ...3-38 Fog Lamp Light ...3-38 Cruise Control Light ...3-38 3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass...
Owner's Manual - Page 130

... Entertainment (RSE) System ...3-99 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-108 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-108 Radio Reception ...3-110 Multi-Band Antenna ...3-110 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Highbeam On Light ...3-39 Service All-Wheel Drive Light ...3-39 All-Wheel Drive Disabled Light ...3-40 Gate Ajar Light ...3-40 Door Ajar Light ...3-40 Service Vehicle Soon Light ...3-41 Fuel Gage ...3-41...
Owner's Manual - Page 136

...100 and for left) positions. Then release it . When the high beams are on, this light on the instrument panel cluster will also be burned out and other drivers won't see Fuses and ... a turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for burned-out bulbs. 3-8 Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you signal a turn, check the fuse, see your high-beam headlamps to help avoid an accident...
Owner's Manual - Page 163

... flashing and remains on your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. • Light Flashing - A misfire condition has been detected. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as ...
Owner's Manual - Page 166

...Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17, and PASS-Key® III+ Operation on the DIC. After having the oil changed you set the cruise control. Security Light For information regarding this light comes... is turned off . See Cruise Control on page 3-10 for more information. 3-38 The light will appear on page 2-18. See Fog Lamps on page 3-15 for more information. A...
Owner's Manual - Page 183

... page 3-32 and Traction Control System (TCS) on the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. See PASS-Key® III+ Operation on the instrument panel cluster. A warning light also appears on page 2-18 for more information. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as...
Owner's Manual - Page 184

... StabiliTrak® is resolved. See Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-17 for service. See your vehicle. STABILITRAK NOT READY This message may display and a warning light on the instrument panel cluster may cause the...® System to turn off . See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 4-7. Have your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak® System on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 236

...Previous): Press the down or up arrow to go to the next or to discourage theft of your dealer/retailer. This feature requires no user input to disable all radio functions ...clean water. The radio displays LOCKED. If this occurs, the radio needs to your vehicle's radio. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is put into the vehicle for the first time. Use care when directly...
Owner's Manual - Page 318

If they do, you could be damaged, too. Connect the red positive (+) cable to disarm your content theft-deterrent system. 12. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one . 8. Press ...
Owner's Manual - Page 424

... System (cont.) Radio Reception ...3-110 Setting the Time ...3-65 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-108 Audio System(s) ...3-68 Automatic Headlamp System ...3-14 ...49 CD, MP3 ...3-87, 3-92 Center Console Storage Area ...2-42 Chains, Tire ...5-74 Charging System Light ...3-30 Check Engine Light ...3-34 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-97 B Battery ...5-35 Electric Power...
Owner's Manual - Page 425

..., Passenger Compartment ...3-22 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Clock ...3-65 Collision Damage Repair ...7-11 Compact Spare Tire ...5-88 Compass ...3-46 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Convenience Net ...2-49 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ...3-33 Engine Temperature Warning Light ...3-33 Heater, Engine ...2-23 Cooling System ...5-26 Cruise Control ...3-10 Cruise Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 432

.../Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...3-98 Reception ...3-110 Setting the Time ...3-65 Theft-Deterrent ...3-108 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...2-45 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Rear... Manual ...1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-28 Reduced Engine Power Light ...3-39 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 434

..., Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-21 Sun Visors ...2-17 Sunroof ...2-49 T Table ...2-48 Tachometer ...3-26 Taillamps Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-48 TCS Warning Light ...3-32 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ...3-108 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-18 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Time, Setting ...3-65 Tire Pressure...

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