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.
Check that your vehicle has it.
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
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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.
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 passenger cabin, enter the vehicle and close the driver door.
- 02
Buckle the driver seat belt and press the brake pedal.
- 03
Confirm that the green READY icon appears in the driver display before selecting a drive position.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Getting to Know Your Vehicle — Hands-Free Start
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