Exterior Lamps - Chevrolet HHR 2008 Getting To Know Manual

Getting to Know Your HHR
14
Starting the Vehicle
To remote-start the vehicle:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the
button on the transmitter.
3. Immediately press and hold the
(Remote Start) button for about two
seconds.
4. When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will light and stay on while the
engine is running.
5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension.
After a remote start, the key must be
inserted in the ignition and turned to the
Run position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the igni-
tion, a door or the hood is open, or the
Check Engine light is illuminated on the
instrument panel cluster.
Canceling a Remote Start
If you wish to turn off the engine instead
of driving after a remote start, perform
one of the following functions:
• Press and hold the
parking lamps turn off.
• Press and release the Hazard
Warning Flashers button inside the
vehicle. Press the button again to
turn off the flashers.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch to
the Run position and then off.
• The engine will automatically stop
when time expires.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
(Lock)
button until the

Exterior Lamps

Automatic Headlamp System
Your vehicle is equipped with an
Automatic Headlamp System, which
turns on the headlamps and other
exterior lamps at dusk or when neces-
sary. The exterior lamps also can be
operated manually.
Light Sensor
The Automatic Headlamp System's light
sensor is located on top of the instru-
ment panel. To ensure proper system
operation, it's important to avoid placing
any objects on or near the sensor.
Exterior Lamp Control Switch
The exterior lamp control switch is
located on the lever to the left of the
steering column. The switch can be
rotated to each of the following positions:
(Headlamps): Turns on the head-
lamps, parking lamps and taillamps.
(Parking Lamps): Turns on park-
ing lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System):
Automatically turns on Daytime Running
Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps,
parking lamps and taillamps at night or
when necessary.