Pressing the brake or closing the driver door powers on the Equinox EV when the registered fob is inside; READY confirms drive readiness, while Extend Mode keeps the vehicle on for the duration shown on screen.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Equinox EV. This procedure does not apply to the gasoline Equinox.
- Retail trim / version
- 2025 Equinox EV
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Equinox EV. This procedure does not apply to the gasoline Equinox.
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.
Step by step.
- 01
Carry the registered key fob into the cabin and close the driver door.
- 02
Press the brake pedal or close the driver door as described by Chevrolet, then confirm the green READY indicator before selecting a drive position.
- 03
For normal shutdown, shift to Park, unbuckle, open the driver door, exit and close it.
- 04
When the vehicle must stay powered after exit, shift to Park and select Extend Mode on the infotainment display before leaving; use the displayed control to end it early.
Important limits
- Always verify READY before attempting to move the vehicle.
- Extend Mode is not a substitute for securing the vehicle in Park and following ventilation and unattended-vehicle precautions.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the vehicle does not power on, confirm the fob is in the passenger cabin and use the manual's backup fob location if its battery is weak.
- ✓If Extend Mode is unavailable, verify the vehicle is in Park before opening the driver door.
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Getting to Know Your 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV — Hands-Free Start and Extend Mode
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