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CAUTION:
Sitting
in
a
reclined
position
when
the
vehicle
is
in
motion
can
be
dangerous.
Even
when
buckled
up,
the
safety
belts
cannot
do
their
job
when
reclined
like
this.
The
shoulder
belt
cannot
do
its
job
because
it
will
not
be
against
your
body.
Instead,
it
will
be
in
front
of
you.
In
a
crash,
you
could
go
into
it,
receiving
neck
or
other
injuries.
The
lap
belt
cannot
do
its
job
either.
In
a
crash,
the
belt
could
go
up
over
your
abdomen.
The
belt
forces
would
be
there,
not
at
your
pelvic
bones.
This
could
cause
serious
internal
injuries.
For
proper
protection
when
the
vehicle
is
in
motion,
have
the
seatback
upright.
Then
sit
well
back
in
the
seat
and
wear
the
safety
belt
properly.
Do
not
have
a
seatback
reclined
if
your
vehicle
is
moving.
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Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
85
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Vehicle Symbol Chart
4
Seats and Restraint System
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seat
7
Seat Height Adjuster
7
Heated Seats
8
Power Lumbar
8
Reclining Seatbacks
9
Head Restraints
11
Passenger Folding Seatback
12
Rear Seats
14
Split Folding Rear Seat
14
Safety Belts
17
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
17
Why Safety Belts Work
18
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Safety Belt Extender
35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
35
Child Restraints
36
Older Children
36
Infants and Young Children
39
Child Restraint Systems
43
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
45
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (Latch)
47
Top Tether Anchor
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
58
Airbag System
62
Where Are the Airbags
65
When Should an Airbag Inflate
67
How Does an Airbag Restrain
68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
68
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
69
With Turbo and Rpo Ar9 or Ae
76
Passenger Sensing System
76
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
81
Checking the Restraint Systems
83
Restraint System Check
83
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
84
Features and Controls
85
Table of Contents
85
Keys
87
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
88
Battery Replacement
90
Remote Vehicle Start
91
Doors and Locks
93
Door Locks
93
Power Door Locks
93
Delayed Locking
94
Automatic Door Lock
94
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
94
Rear Door Security Locks
95
Lockout Protection
96
Rear Side Cargo Door (HHR Panel Only)
96
Liftgate
96
Windows
100
Power Windows
101
Sun Visors
102
Theft-Deterrent Systems
102
Content Theft-Deterrent
103
Arming the System
103
Disarming the System
103
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
104
How to Turn off the System Alarm
104
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
104
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
105
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
106
New Vehicle Break-In
106
Ignition Positions
107
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
109
Starting the Engine
109
Automatic Transmission Operation
109
Manual Transmission Operation
110
Starting Procedure
110
Parking Brake
117
Shifting into Park (Automatic Transmission)
118
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission)
119
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
120
Parking over Things that Burn
120
Engine Exhaust
121
Running the Vehicle While Parked
122
Mirrors
123
Manual Rearview Mirror
123
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
123
Compass
123
Compass Calibration
124
Outside Power Mirrors
125
Blind Spot Mirrors
125
Outside Convex Mirror
127
Object Detection Systems
128
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
128
Onstar System
131
Onstar Virtual Advisor
133
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
133
How Onstar Service Works
134
Your Responsibility
134
Storage Areas
135
Glove Box
135
Cupholders
135
Instrument Panel Storage
135
Floor Console Storage Area
135
Rear Storage Area
135
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
136
Roof Rack System
138
Convenience Net
138
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
139
Sunroof
140
Section 3 Instrument Panel
141
Instrument Panel Overview
144
Hazard Warning Flashers
146
Horn
146
Tilt Wheel
146
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
147
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
147
Flash-To-Pass
148
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
148
Windshield Wipers
148
Windshield Washer
149
Cruise Control
150
Setting Cruise Control
151
Resuming a Set Speed
152
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
152
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
150
Headlamps
154
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
155
Headlamps on Reminder
155
Wiper Activated Headlamps
155
Automatic Headlamp System
156
Fog Lamps
156
Dome Lamp
157
Entry/Exit Lighting
157
Instrument Panel Brightness
157
Mirror Reading Lamps
157
Rear Reading Lamps
157
Battery Run-Down Protection
158
Electric Power Management
158
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
159
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
161
Climate Controls
161
Climate Control System
161
Rear Window Defogger
163
Outlet Adjustment
164
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
164
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
166
Instrument Panel Cluster
167
Speedometer and Odometer
168
Tachometer
168
Safety Belt Reminders
169
Safety Belt Reminder Light
169
Airbag Readiness Light
170
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
171
Charging System Light
172
Up-Shift Light
172
Brake System Warning Light
173
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
174
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light
174
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
175
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
176
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
176
Tire Pressure Light
177
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
177
Oil Pressure Light
180
Security Light
181
Fog Lamp Light
181
Highbeam on Light
181
Fuel Gage
182
Boost Gage
182
Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD)
183
Setup Menu
186
Driver Information Center (DIC)
188
DIC Operation and Displays
188
DIC Warnings and Messages
190
Brake Fluid
191
Check Gas Cap
191
Door Ajar
192
Launch Control
193
Power Steering
194
Traction off
195
DIC Vehicle Personalization
196
Remote Start
197
Unlock Horn
198
Delay Lock
198
Audio System(S)
201
Setting the Clock
202
With Date Display
202
Radio(S)
203
Playing the Radio
205
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
209
Radio Messages
210
Loading a CD
211
Care of Cds
213
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
213
Care of the CD Player
213
Using an MP3
214
Connecting a Usb Storage Device ® or Ipod
218
Using Softkeys to Control a Usb Storage Device or Ipod
219
XM Radio Messages
221
Bluetooth
222
Voice Recognition
223
Audio System
223
Pairing a Phone
224
Storing Name Tags
225
Deleting Name Tags
227
Making a Call
228
Using the Dial Command
229
Using the Call Command
229
Receiving a Call
230
Call Waiting
230
Transferring a Call
231
Bluetooth System
232
Other Information
233
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
234
Theft-Deterrent Feature
234
Radio Reception
235
Chime Level Adjustment
236
Fixed Mast Antenna
236
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
236
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
237
Default Chapter
237
Driving Your Vehicle
237
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
238
Defensive Driving
238
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
238
Control of a Vehicle
239
Drunk Driving
239
Braking
240
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
241
Brake Assist
242
Braking in Emergencies
242
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
243
Competitive Driving Mode
245
Traction Control System (TCS)
246
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
248
Limited-Slip Differential
249
Steering
250
Electric Power Steering
250
Steering in Emergencies
251
Loss of Control
252
Off-Road Recovery
252
Passing
252
Driving at Night
254
Racing or Other Competitive Driving
254
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
255
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
256
Highway Hypnosis
256
Hill and Mountain Roads
257
Winter Driving
258
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
260
Loading the Vehicle
261
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
261
Recreational Vehicle Towing
267
Dinghy Towing
268
Dolly Towing
269
Towing
267
Towing Your Vehicle
267
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)
270
Pulling a Trailer
271
Weight of the Trailer
271
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
272
Driving with a Trailer
274
Making Turns
275
Following Distance
275
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
275
Driving on Grades
276
Parking on Hills
276
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)
277
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
277
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
277
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
279
Service and Appearance Care
279
Service
281
Accessories and Modifications
281
California Proposition 65 Warning
282
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
282
Doing Your Own Service Work
282
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
283
Fuel
283
Gasoline Octane
283
Gasoline Specifications
284
California Fuel
284
Additives
284
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
285
Fuels in Foreign Countries
286
Filling the Tank
287
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
290
Checking Things under the Hood
290
Hood Release
291
Engine Compartment Overview
292
Engine Oil
295
When to Add Engine Oil
296
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
297
L L4 Engine
297
Cold Temperature Operation
299
Engine Oil Life System
299
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
300
What to Do with Used Oil
300
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
301
Automatic Transmission Fluid
303
Manual Transmission Fluid
304
Hydraulic Clutch
304
Cooling System
304
Engine Coolant
305
What to Use
306
Checking Coolant
307
How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System
308
Pressure Cap
310
Engine Overheating
310
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
311
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
311
Adding Washer Fluid
312
Windshield Washer Fluid
312
Brakes
313
Brake Adjustment
315
Battery
316
Vehicle Storage
316
Jump Starting
317
Headlamp Aiming
322
Bulb Replacement
325
Halogen Bulbs
325
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
325
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
327
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
328
License Plate Lamp
329
Replacement Bulbs
329
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
330
Tires
331
Tire Sidewall Labeling
332
Tire Terminology and Definitions
336
Inflation - Tire Pressure
339
How to Check
340
Tire Pressure Monitor System
340
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
342
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
343
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
344
Tire Inspection and Rotation
345
When It Is Time for New Tires
347
Buying New Tires
348
Different Size Tires and Wheels
349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
351
Wheel Replacement
351
Tire Chains
352
If a Tire Goes Flat
353
Changing a Flat Tire
354
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
355
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS)
358
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model)
363
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
372
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
373
Compact Spare Tire
376
Appearance Care
377
Interior Cleaning
377
Fabric/Carpet
378
Leather
379
Care of Safety Belts
380
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
380
Weatherstrips
380
Washing Your Vehicle
381
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
381
Finish Care
382
Windshield and Wiper Blades
382
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
383
Tires
384
Sheet Metal Damage
384
Finish Damage
384
Underbody Maintenance
384
Chemical Paint Spotting
384
Vehicle Identification
385
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
385
Service Parts Identification Label
385
Electrical System
386
Add-On Electrical Equipment
386
Headlamp Wiring
386
Windshield Wiper Fuses
386
Power Windows and Other Power Options
386
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
387
Floor Console Fuse Block
387
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
389
Capacities and Specifications
392
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
395
Introduction
396
Maintenance Requirements
396
Maintenance Schedule
396
Using the Maintenance Schedule
396
Your Vehicle and the Environment
396
Scheduled Maintenance
398
Additional Required Services
401
Maintenance Footnotes
402
At each Fuel Fill
403
Engine Oil Level Check
404
Owner Checks and Services
403
At Least Once a Month
404
At Least Once a Year
405
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
406
Underbody Flushing Service
407
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
408
Maintenance Replacement Parts
410
Engine Drive Belt Routing
411
Maintenance Record
412
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
415
Default Chapter
415
Customer Assistance Information
415
Customer Assistance and Information
416
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
416
Online Owner Center
419
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
420
Customer Assistance Offices
420
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
421
Roadside Assistance Program
421
Calling for Assistance
422
Services Provided
423
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
423
Courtesy Transportation
425
Transportation Options
426
Scheduling Service Appointments
425
Collision Damage Repair
427
Repair Facility
428
If a Crash Occurs
428
Insuring Your Vehicle
428
Reporting Safety Defects
430
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
430
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
430
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
430
Service Manuals
431
Owner Information
431
Service Publications Ordering Information
431
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
432
Event Data Recorders
432
Onstar
433
Navigation System
433
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
433
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Chevrolet 2009 HHR Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2009 HHR
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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