Chevrolet 2008 HHR Manuals

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Chevrolet 2008 HHR Owner's Manual (430 pages)

2008 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 5.92 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

5
- Canadian Owners
  2
- Using this Manual
  3
- Front Seats
  
  6
  - Manual Seats
    6
  - Power Seat
    7
  - Seat Height Adjuster
    7
  - Power Lumbar
    8
  - Heated Seats
    8
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    9
  - Head Restraints
    11
  - Passenger Folding Seatback
    12
- Rear Seats
  
  14
  - Split Folding Rear Seat
    14
- Safety Belts
  
  16
- Child Restraints
  
  37
- Airbag System
  
  61
- Restraint System Check
  
  76
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    76
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    77
Section 2 Features and Controls

79
- Features and Controls
  
  79
- Keys
  
  81
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    82
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    83
    
    Battery Replacement
    84
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    85
- Doors and Locks
  
  87
  - Door Locks
    87
  - Power Door Locks
    87
  - Delayed Locking
    88
  - Automatic Door Lock
    88
  - Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
    88
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    89
  - Lockout Protection
    90
  - Rear Side Cargo Door
    90
  - Liftgate
    90
- Windows
  
  93
  - Power Windows
    94
  - Sun Visors
    95
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  96
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    96
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    97
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    97
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    98
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  99
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    99
  - Ignition Positions
    100
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    103
  - Starting the Engine
    103
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    103
  - Manual Transmission Operation
    103
    
    Starting Procedure
    104
    
    Shift Speeds
    110
  - Parking Brake
    111
  - Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic
    112
  - Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic
    114
  - Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
    114
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    115
  - Engine Exhaust
    115
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    116
- Mirrors
  
  117
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    117
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    117
  - And Compass
    117
    
    Compass Calibration
    118
    
    Compass Variance
    118
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
    119
  - Compass Operation
    119
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    121
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    121
- Onstar System
  
  122
  - Onstar Virtual Advisor
    123
  - Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
    124
  - How Onstar Service Works
    124
- Storage Areas
  
  125
  - Glove Box
    125
  - Cupholder(S)
    125
  - Instrument Panel Storage
    125
  - Floor Console Storage Area
    125
  - Rear Storage Area
    126
  - Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
    126
  - Roof Rack System
    128
  - Convenience Net
    129
  - Hideaway Rear Storage Bins
    129
- Sunroof
  
  130
Section 3 Instrument Panel

133
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  136
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    138
  - Other Warning Devices
    138
  - Horn
    138
  - Tilt Wheel
    138
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    139
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    140
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    140
  - Flash-To-Pass
    140
  - Windshield Wipers
    141
  - Windshield Washer
    142
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    143
  - Cruise Control
    144
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    145
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    145
  - Headlamps
    147
  - Wiper Activated Headlamps
    148
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    148
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    148
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    149
  - Fog Lamps
    150
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    150
  - Dome Lamp
    151
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    151
  - Mirror Reading Lamps
    151
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    151
  - Electric Power Management
    152
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    152
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    152
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    154
- Climate Controls
  
  155
  - Climate Control System
    155
  - Rear Window Defogger
    157
  - Outlet Adjustment
    158
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    158
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  160
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    161
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    162
  - Tachometer
    162
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    162
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    162
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    163
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    164
  - Charging System Light
    166
  - Up-Shift Light
    167
  - Brake System Warning Light
    167
  - Antilock Brake System Warning Light
    168
  - Light
    168
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    170
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    170
  - Tire Pressure Light
    171
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    172
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    173
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    174
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    174
  - Maintenance Schedule
    175
  - Oil Pressure Light
    175
  - Security Light
    176
  - Fog Lamp Light
    176
  - Highbeam on Light
    176
  - Fuel Gage
    176
  - Boost Gage
    177
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  178
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    178
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    180
    
    Brake Fluid
    181
    
    Door Ajar
    182
    
    Ice Possible
    183
    
    Launch Control
    183
    
    Low Fuel
    183
    
    Power Steering
    184
    
    Traction off
    185
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    186
    
    Remote Start
    187
    
    Delay Lock
    188
- Audio System(S)
  
  191
  - Setting the Clock
    192
    
    With Date Display
    192
  - Radio(S)
    194
    
    Playing the Radio
    195
    
    Finding a Station
    196
    
    Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite
    197
    
    Radio Messages
    200
  - Using an MP3
    204
  - XM Radio Messages
    209
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    210
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    211
  - Radio Reception
    211
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    212
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    212
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

213
- Driving Your Vehicle
  213
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  214
  - Defensive Driving
    214
  - Drunk Driving
    214
  - Control of a Vehicle
    215
  - Braking
    215
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    217
    
    Brake Assist
    218
  - Braking in Emergencies
    218
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    218
    
    Traction Control Operation
    220
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    221
  - Limited-Slip Differential
    222
  - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
    222
    
    Competitive Driving Mode
    224
  - Steering
    225
    
    Electric Power Steering
    225
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    226
  - Off-Road Recovery
    227
  - Passing
    228
  - Loss of Control
    228
  - Driving at Night
    230
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    230
    
    Other Rainy Weather Tips
    231
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    232
  - Highway Hypnosis
    232
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    232
  - Winter Driving
    234
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    236
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    238
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    238
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    239
- Towing
  
  244
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    244
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    244
    
    Dinghy Towing
    245
  - Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
    246
  - Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
    246
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    247
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    248
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    251
    
    Making Turns
    252
    
    Following Distance
    252
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    252
    
    Parking on Hills
    253
    
    Driving on Grades
    253
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    254
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    254
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

255
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  255
- Service
  
  257
- Fuel
  
  259
  - Gasoline Octane
    259
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    259
  - California Fuel
    260
  - Additives
    260
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    261
  - Filling the Tank
    261
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    264
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  264
  - Hood Release
    265
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    266
  - Engine Oil
    269
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    270
    
    L L4 Engine
    270
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    273
  - Engine Oil Life System
    273
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    274
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    277
  - Manual Transmission Fluid
    277
  - Hydraulic Clutch
    277
  - Engine Coolant
    278
    
    What to Use
    278
    
    Checking Coolant
    279
    
    Adding Coolant
    280
  - Pressure Cap
    280
  - Engine Overheating
    280
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    281
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    281
  - Cooling System
    282
  - How to Add Coolant to the Cooling System
    284
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    287
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    287
  - Brakes
    288
  - Brake Adjustment
    290
  - Battery
    291
  - Vehicle Storage
    291
  - Jump Starting
    292
- Headlamp Aiming
  
  297
- Bulb Replacement
  
  300
  - Halogen Bulbs
    300
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
    300
  - Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
    302
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    303
  - License Plate Lamp
    304
  - Replacement Bulbs
    304
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  304
  - Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
    305
- Tires
  
  306
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    307
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    311
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    314
  - How to Check
    315
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    315
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    317
    
    Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
    318
    
    Tpms Sensor Matching Process
    319
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    320
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    322
  - Buying New Tires
    323
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    325
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    325
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    327
  - Wheel Replacement
    327
  - Tire Chains
    328
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    329
  - Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    330
    
    Accessing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
    331
    
    Tire Sealant
    332
    
    Not Punctured
    336
    
    Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
    338
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    340
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    341
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model)
    344
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS)
    355
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    360
  - Compact Spare Tire
    363
- Appearance Care
  
  364
  - Interior Cleaning
    364
  - Fabric/Carpet
    365
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    366
  - Care of Safety Belts
    366
  - Weatherstrips
    367
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    367
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    367
    
    Finish Care
    368
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    368
    
    Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
    369
    
    Tires
    370
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    370
    
    Finish Damage
    370
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    370
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    370
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    371
- Electrical System
  
  372
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    372
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    372
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    372
  - Headlamp Wiring
    373
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    373
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    373
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    373
  - Floor Console Fuse Block
    374
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    376
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  379
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

381
- Maintenance Requirements
  382
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  382
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  382
- Scheduled Maintenance
  384
- Additional Required Services
  386
- Maintenance Footnotes
  387
- At each Fuel Fill
  388
- Engine Oil Level Check
  388
- Owner Checks and Services
  388
- At Least Once a Month
  389
- At Least Once a Year
  389
  - Ignition Transmission Lock Check
    390
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    391
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  392
- Maintenance Replacement Parts
  394
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  395
- Maintenance Record
  396
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

399
- Customer Assistance Information
  399
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  400
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    400
  - Online Owner Center
    402
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    402
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    403
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    404
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    404
    
    Calling for Assistance
    406
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    406
  - Courtesy Transportation
    407
  - Collision Damage Repair
    408
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    409
    
    Repair Facility
    409
    
    If a Crash Occurs
    410
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  411
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
  
  414
  - Event Data Recorders
    414
  - Onstar
    415
  - Navigation System
    415
  - Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID)
    415

Chevrolet 2008 HHR Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 0.93 MB

Table of Contents
1
DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel
2
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  3
- Driver Information Center
  4
Safety & Security
5
Comfort
7
Entertainment
10
- Audio System Features
  10
- Multiple-Disc CD Player
  12
- Audio Steering Wheel Controls
  13
Convenience
13
- Remote Vehicle Start
  13
- Satellite Radio
  13
- Exterior Lamps
  14
- Interior Lamps
  15
- Cruise Control
  15
- Retained Accessory Power
  15
- Accessory Power Outlets
  16
- Interior Storage Features
  16
- Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks
  16
- Rear Shelf
  16
- Sunroof
  17
Performance & Maintenance
17
- Eliminating Window Noise
  17
- Parking Brake
  17
- Electric Power Steering
  17
- Stability Control
  18
- System
  18
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  18
- Changing a Flat Tire
  18
- Securing the Fuel Cap
  19
- Battery Location
  19
- Resetting the Oil Life System
  19
- Cleaning the Interior Upholstery
  19
Owner Information
20
- Roadside Assistance
  20
- My Gmlink
  20

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

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