The equipped handle switch works with the fob within about 3 feet, while Passive Locking is enabled under Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock and Start.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in Chevrolet's 2025 Trax quick-reference guide for vehicles equipped with Keyless Access.
- Required equipment / service
- Keyless Access
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Verified in Chevrolet's 2025 Trax quick-reference guide for vehicles equipped with Keyless Access.
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 fob to within approximately 3 feet of an equipped exterior door handle.
- 02
Press the handle switch to unlock or lock according to the configured door-unlock behavior.
- 03
Open Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock and Start on the center display.
- 04
Enable Passive Locking, switch the vehicle off, take the fob outside and close every door to test the delayed automatic lock.
Important limits
- The exact one-press unlock selection can be changed in the vehicle settings.
- Do not deliberately leave a fob in the cabin when testing passive locking.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the handle does not respond, move the fob closer and replace a weak fob battery.
- ✓If passive locking does not occur, verify the setting and check that the liftgate and all doors are fully latched.
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Getting to Know Your 2025 Chevrolet Trax — Keyless Access System
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