Quick answer

Hands-Free Start removes the conventional start-button step; the READY icon confirms the vehicle is on, while the infotainment Extend Mode control keeps it powered for the displayed time after a driver exit.

Before you start

Check that your vehicle has it.

Availability

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Chevrolet Blazer EV. This procedure does not apply to the gasoline Blazer sharing the same catalog family.

Retail trim / version
2024 Blazer EV
Compatibility check

Does the documented scope match your car?

This check combines the verified year, any source-supported powertrain scope, source-named trim/package and required equipment. It does not read a VIN or factory build record.

Can you see the required control, menu or equipment on your vehicle?
Published availability and qualifications

Verified for the 2024 U.S.-market Chevrolet Blazer EV. This procedure does not apply to the gasoline Blazer sharing the same catalog family.

Visual orientation

Know what kind of control to look for.

This original category diagram is an orientation aid, not a picture of your exact trim. Use the written labels and your vehicle manual to identify the real control.

Cabin & comfort orientation diagram for Chevrolet Blazer
Cabin & comfort orientationOriginal visual guide · controls vary by trim · not to scale
How to use it

Step by step.

  1. 01

    Carry the registered key fob into the passenger cabin, enter the vehicle and close the driver door.

  2. 02

    Buckle the driver seat belt and press the brake pedal.

  3. 03

    Confirm that the green READY icon appears in the driver display before selecting a drive position.

  4. 04

    To keep the vehicle powered after a driver exit, shift to Park and select the Extend Mode icon on the infotainment screen before getting out.

  5. 05

    Read the remaining Extend Mode time shown on the display and manually select the OFF icon when you want to end the session early.

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Important limits

  • The key fob must be inside the passenger cabin. If its battery is weak, use the key-symbol location in the front center-console storage compartment described by Chevrolet.
  • Always confirm the READY indicator before attempting to move the vehicle and select Park before using Extend Mode.
If it does not work

Quick checks.

  • ✓If the vehicle does not power on, place the key fob on the key symbol in the front center-console storage compartment and try again.
  • ✓If READY does not appear, confirm the driver door is closed, the seat belt is buckled and the brake pedal is pressed.
  • ✓If Extend Mode is unavailable, verify the vehicle is in Park before opening the driver door.
Owner feedback

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Primary evidence

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Getting to Know Your Vehicle — Hands-Free Start

Relevant section or page: Page 3. We use the written official source to determine the steps and applicability shown above.

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