Does the 2020 Chevy Equinox have remote start?
Many drivers here in Orlando find they greatly appreciate the convenience of remote start; it’s simply a pleasant way to cool one’s vehicle down before hopping inside, a feature that comes in particularly handy during the dry bake of summer in Florida.
The 2020 Chevy Equinox is a great machine for cruising the central Florida region. Does the 2020 Equinox have remote start?
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Yes, remote start is available on the 2020 Chevy Equinox. The 2020 Equinox comes in four trim levels: L, LS, LT and Premier. Remote start is not available on the base L trim, but it is available on the LS and LT, and comes standard on Premier.
Remote Start in the Confidence & Convenience Package
The 2020 Chevy Equinox LT trim offers remote start as part of the optional Confidence & Convenience package. This addendum to the trim costs $2,045. In addition to remote start, the Confidence & Convenience package includes:
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated front seats
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear cross traffic alert
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Remote Start on the Premier Trim
The Premier trim of the 2020 Chevy Equinox comes standard with remote start. Other features standard on the 2020 Chevy Equinox Premier trim include:
- An 8-inch touch screen
- Wireless device charging
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated front seats
- Remote start
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear parking sensors
- Rear cross traffic alert
How do I use the remote start feature on my 2020 Chevy Equinox?
To use the remote start feature on your 2020 Chevy Equinox, the car must first be locked and turned off. Then:
- Press and hold the button your key fob with the circular arrow (this is the remote start button). Keep the button held down for a couple seconds.
- If you’re in view of your 2020 Equinox, you should see the signals flash; this means that the car is on. The engine will run idle and climate control settings will activate.
- Note that the vehicle will automatically turn off again after ten minutes of inactivity.
Once you get inside the car, simply put the key in the ignition and turn to start the car as normal. Starting one’s vehicle in advance like this is a great way to cool off one’s ride before hopping inside during the hot Orlando summers.
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