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Chevrolet 2011 HHR Owner's Manual

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Page 113: Table Of Contents
..........3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .
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Parking Over Things That Burn ....3-37 Engine Exhaust ....... . 3-37 Running the Vehicle While Parked .
Page 115 Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 116 The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle. If you are locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance.
Page 117 The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 60 feet (18 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
Page 118 Press and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The horn chirps and the headlamps and parking lamps flash for 30 seconds. Press the panic alarm. Press and hold for about one second to open the rear driver side door. Press and hold for about one second to open the rear passenger side door.
Page 119: Operation
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back together. Your vehicle may have a remote start feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle.
Page 120 After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. After a remote start, the engine will automatically shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to ON/RUN.
Page 121: Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked.
Page 122: Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the driver's and front passenger's door next to the door handle. Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors. Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors. This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and liftgate when the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the vehicle.
Page 123: Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle will automatically unlock all doors when the shift lever is moved into (P) Park for a vehicle with an automatic transmission, and when the ignition is turned off for a vehicle with a manual transmission. If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the doors can be programmed to automatically unlock several ways for vehicles with an automatic transmission.
Page 124: Lockout Protection
To open a rear door while the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1.
Page 125 Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Page 126 To manually open the liftgate, do the following: 1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate near the center. 3-14 2. Locate the release lever on the latch. The lever is located about three inches (7.62 cm) behind the trim in the access hole.
Page 127 3. Insert a tool into the access hole. Push the release lever rearward. 4. The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed rearward. Push the liftgate to open. 5. Reinstall the trim plug. 3-15...
Page 128 Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 129: Power Windows
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 130: Sun Visors
The driver's window switch has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the switch part way, and the driver's window will open a small amount. Press the switch down all the way, release it, and the window will go down automatically.
Page 131: Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. To arm the system: 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Press lock on the RKE transmitter. The system will arm after either of the following occur: 30 seconds after all the doors are closed.
Page 132 If the system is armed, it can be activated by either: Opening the driver's door or tailgate. This causes a 10 second pre-alarm chirp followed by a 30 second full alarm of horn and lights. Opening any other door. This immediately causes a full alarm of horn and lights for 30 seconds.
Page 133 When trying to start the vehicle if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with your theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again. If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key.
Page 134 The ignition switch has four different positions. In order to shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the brake pedal must be applied. 3-22...
Page 135 vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See This position locks the steering column when the key is removed. The key can only be removed in LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with a manual transmission, the ignition switch can be turned to LOCK/OFF in any shift lever position.
Page 136 The steering can bind with the wheel turned off center. If this happens, move it from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this does not work, then the vehicle needs service. If you have a manual transmission removing the key from the ignition switch will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle.
Page 137 For vehicles with an automatic transmission, the following procedure allows the ignition to be turned to LOCK/OFF and ignition key to be removed in case of a dead battery or low voltage battery. 1. Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park). 2.
Page 138: Starting The Engine
These vehicle accessories may be used for up to 10 minutes after the engine is turned off. Audio System Power Windows, if equipped Sunroof, if equipped The power windows and sunroof will continue to work for up to 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Page 139: Engine Coolant Heater
2. If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for a maximum of 15 seconds.
Page 140 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The electrical cord is located on the passenger side of the vehicle near the headlamp and the radiator. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 141 It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 142 In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 143 This is the shift pattern. Here is how to operate the manual transmission: Press the clutch pedal and shift into 1 (First). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into 1 (First) when the vehicle is traveling less than 32 km/h (20 mph).
Page 144 To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). Also, use R (Reverse), along with the parking brake, for parking the vehicle. If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others.
Page 145: Parking Brake
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. If the front passenger seat back is folded down, the armrest may make it awkward to grab and pull up the parking brake lever. If the lever is not pulled up far enough, the vehicle may roll and you or others could be injured.
Page 146 If you forget to release your parking brake, a chime will sound and a warning message will be displayed when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). See If parking on a hill and pulling a trailer, see 3-34 It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking...
Page 147 To shift into P (Park): 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. See information. 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by holding in the button on the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle.
Page 148 This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park) unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied.
Page 149: Engine Exhaust
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Page 150 It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled.
Page 151: Compass
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. If the vehicle has map lamps, press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror to turn them on or off.
Page 152 If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If CAL appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated.
Page 153: Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch located beneath the control pad, to select the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
Page 154: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 155 Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer, higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross-traffic. Your judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. If you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death.
Page 156 The camera is located in the rear of the vehicle. The area displayed by the camera is limited and does not display objects that are close to either corner or under the bumper. The area displayed can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance.
Page 157 A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: The RVC is turned off. See Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off earlier in this section. It is dark.
Page 158: Glove Box
Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. There are two cupholders located in the floor console between the front seats. There is also a cupholder for the rear seat passenger located at the rear of the floor console.
Page 159 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal.
Page 160: Rear Storage Area
The vehicle could also have two rear storage areas that can be used for small items. The vehicle could have an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be adjusted into four positions. 3-48 To use the panel in the lowest position: The panel can be used in this position if additional space above the panel is needed.
Page 161 If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper (cargo cover) or center positions, during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash, those things could be thrown around in the vehicle. You or others could be injured. When it is in the upper or center position, always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel/cover.
Page 162: Roof Rack System
The center position is with the front corners placed in the lower guides and the rear corners placed in the upper guides. Do not load cargo on the panel in this position. The last position is with the front corners in the lower guides, panel sideways, closest to the rear seat for subfloor access.
Page 163: Convenience Net
To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneuvers, otherwise it may result in loss of control.
Page 164: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
There is a rod that hooks into place to prop open the lid. Push the rod towards the lid to unhook it and lower the lid. 3-52 The vehicle may have a power sunroof. The switches that operate the sunroof are located in the headliner.
Page 165 To open to the vent position from the closed position, press and hold the passenger's side sunroof switch forward. The rear of the sunroof panel will tilt upward to the full vent position. The sunshade must be opened manually. To express close the power sunroof, fully press the driver's side switch forward once.
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