Chevrolet HHR 2007 Get To Know Manual

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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OnStar

Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMFORT

Manual Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Adjustable Front Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet HHR. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

CONVENIENCE

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Retained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Interior Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

Eliminating Window Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Cleaning the Interior Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATION

Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

DRIVER INFORMATION

Instrument Panel

A. Air Outlets B. Cruise Control Buttons C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls F. Storage Bin G. Fog Lamps Button

H. Hood Release I. Driver Information Center Buttons J. Horn K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls L. Instrument Panel Brightness

Control M.Audio System N. Climate Controls

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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O. Rear Window Wiper/Washer

Controls P. Shift Lever Q. Accessory Power Outlet R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator S. Hazard Warning Flashers Button T. Glove Box

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.

The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge B. Speedometer C. Odometer/Driver Information Center D. Tachometer E. Fuel Gauge F. Warning Lights

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

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Vehicle Symbols

Following are examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle. It is important to become familiar with them, as they alert you to various vehicle operating conditions.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System Warning Light

Cruise Control

DIC Information Button

DIC Reset/Set Button

Headlamps

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

Off

Driver Information Center

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC) provides vehicle information, vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. The DIC messages will be shown on your instrument panel cluster display. To operate the DIC, the ignition switch must be in the Run position.

Off/On

Parking Lamps

Rear Window Defogger

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

Traction Control Warning Light

The DIC is controlled through two buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel.

(Information): Press this button to

scroll through the vehicle information mode displays.

(Reset/Set): Press this button to

select a mode option or to acknowledge a warning message.

Press both buttons for one second to enter the Menu mode.

Vehicle Information

Press the (Information) button to scroll through the following vehicle information:

• Outside Temperature/Odometer

• Trip A

• Trip B

• Fuel Range (until empty)

• Average Fuel Economy

• Average Speed

• Engine Oil Life

• Engine Coolant Temperature Press and hold the (Reset/Set)

button to reset the information while it is displayed.

Vehicle Feature Personalization

A variety of your vehicle’s features can be personalized to your preference. To personalize features:

1. Press and hold both the button and button for one second to enter the Menu mode.

2. Press the button to scroll through the available personalization features.

3. Press the button to toggle between the available settings for each feature.

4. Press the button to record your selection and move to the next feature.

Vehicle Features that may be personalized to your preference include:

• Oil Life Reset

• Units Selection (English/Metric)

• Remote Start Capability

• Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Delayed Locking

• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors

• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key Is Off or When Shift To Park (Automatic Transmission Only)

• Exterior Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock

• Select Language (English, French, Spanish or German)

Warnings and Messages

If a problem is sensed in one of your vehicle’s systems, a warning or message will appear in the DIC display (see your Owner Manual for a complete list of possible warnings and messages).

After a warning or message appears, press the button to clear the display screen for further use. Remember, pressing the button only makes the message disappear; it does not resolve the problem.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and messages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. Review your Owner Manual to become familiar with the information displayed and the action required.

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Check Engine or other warning lights with OnStar (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar and your Check Engine Light or any other warning message appears, you can press the blue OnStar button and speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access certain diagnostic information and tell you how serious the problem is and what you should do about it.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Remote Keyless Entry

(Remote Start)

(if equipped): If your vehicle has this feature, it can be used to start the engine. (See Remote Vehicle Start.)

(Lock): Press

this button when all doors are closed to immediately lock them.

The interior lamps will also turn off. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once and/or the horn will chirp to indicate locking has occurred.

If the Lock button is pressed while any door is open and the Delayed Lock feature is enabled, the doors will not lock, but a chime will sound. Once all doors are closed, they will lock. To cancel this delay, press the Lock button a second time within five seconds or press the power door lock switch.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock

the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. (This is the default DIC setting for Vehicle Unlocking.)

The interior lamps will illuminate and remain on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):

Press and hold this button for approximately one second to locate your vehicle. The horn will sound three times and the parking lamps will flash three times.

To sound the panic alarm, press and hold the button for three seconds. The horn will sound and the parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds. Press the button again or turn the ignition key to any position to cancel the panic alarm.

The vehicle must be turned off to use these features.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Door Locks

For your safety, all doors will automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out of Park with an automatic transmission, or when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission.

This feature cannot be disabled; however, you can personalize the unlock features by using the Driver Information Center.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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