DRIVER INFORMATION Preventing Window Fogging . . . .9 Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . .16 Instrument Panel ...... 2 Shoulder Belt Height Rear Shelf ...... 16 Instrument Panel Cluster ...... 3 Adjustment ...... 9 Sunroof ...... 17 Driver Information Center ...... 4 Adjustable Front Head PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE SAFETY & SECURITY Restraints ...... 9 Eliminating Window Noise . . . . .17 Remote Keyless Entry ...... 5 ENTERTAINMENT Parking Brake ...... 17 Automatic Door Locks ...... 6 Audio System Features ...... 10 Electric Power Steering ...... 17 OnStar® ...... 6 Multiple-Disc CD Player ...... 12 StabiliTrak® – Stability Control Passenger Status Audio Steering Wheel Controls .13 System ...... 18 Indicator ...... 6 XM® Satellite Radio ...... 13 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 18 Theft-Deterrent System ...... 6 CONVENIENCE Changing a Flat Tire ...... 18 Child Restraints (LATCH) ...... 7 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 13 Securing the Fuel Cap ...... 19 COMFORT Exterior Lamps ...... 14 Battery Location ...... 19 Manual Seat Adjustments ...... 7 Interior Lamps ...... 15 Resetting the Oil Life System . .19 Power Seat Controls ...... 7 Cruise Control ...... 15 Cleaning the Interior Upholstery 19 Heated Seats ...... 8 Retained Accessory Power . . . .15 OWNER INFORMATION Tilt Steering Wheel ...... 8 Accessory Power Outlets ...... 16 Roadside Assistance ...... 20 Climate Controls ...... 8 Interior Storage Features ...... 16 My GMLink ...... 20

Congratulations on your purchase of a HHR. Please read this information about your vehicle’s fea- tures 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. 2 Getting to Know Your HHR

DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel

A. Air Outlets I. Rear Side Cargo Door Q. Rear Window B. Cruise Control Buttons Buttons (if equipped) Wiper/Washer Controls C. Turn Signal/ J. Hood Release R. Power Window Multifunction Lever K. Driver Information Switches D. Instrument Panel Center Controls S. Shift Lever Cluster L. Horn (Automatic Shown) E. Windshield Wiper/ M. Audio Steering Wheel T. Accessory Power Washer Controls Controls Outlet/Cigarette F. Storage Bin N. Instrument Panel Lighter G. Hazard Warning Brightness Control U. StabiliTrak Button Flashers Button O. Audio System V. Fog Lamps Button H. Passenger Airbag P. Climate Controls W. Glove Box Status Indicator

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 3

Instrument Panel Cluster

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F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Your vehicle’s instrument panel is L. Fog Lamps Light equipped with this cluster or one very M. Upshift Light similar to it. The instrument panel cluster N. Airbag Readiness Light includes these key features: O. Safety Belt Reminder Light A. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge P. Antilock Brake System Warning Light B. Speedometer Q. Tire Pressure Warning Light C. Odometer/Driver Information Center R. StabiliTrak Light D. Tachometer E. Fuel Gauge F. Security Light Note: The instrument panel cluster is G. Charging System Light designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s H. Oil Pressure Light operation. It is important to read your I. Engine Coolant Temperature Owner Manual and become familiar Warning Light with the information being relayed to you J. Brake System Warning Light by the lights, gauges and indicators, K. Malfunction Indicator Lamp as well as what action can be taken to (Check Engine Light) ensure safety and to prevent damage.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 4 Getting to Know Your HHR

Driver Information Center 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 Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center • Engine Oil Life (DIC) provides vehicle information, • Engine Coolant Temperature vehicle feature personalization and vehicle warning messages. The DIC Press and hold the (Reset/Set) messages will be shown on your instru- button to reset the information while it is ment panel cluster display. To operate displayed. the DIC, the ignition switch must be in Vehicle Feature Personalization the Run position. 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. The DIC is controlled through the follow- 4. Press the button to record your ing two buttons located on the left side selection and move to the next of the steering wheel: feature. (Information): Press this button to Vehicle features that may be personal- scroll through the vehicle information ized to your preference include: mode displays. • Oil Life Reset (Reset/Set): Press this button to select a mode option or to acknowledge • Units Selection (English/Metric) a warning message. • Remote Start Capability Press both buttons for one second to • Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless enter the Menu mode. Entry Locking or Unlocking 5

• Exterior Light Flash During Remote SAFETY & SECURITY Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking Remote Keyless Entry • Delayed Locking • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: The features of the Specific Doors Remote Keyless • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Entry (RKE) trans- Key Is Off or When Shift To Park mitter include: (Automatic Only) (Remote Start (if equipped): This • Exterior Perimeter Lighting During feature can be Remote Keyless Entry Unlock used to start the • Select Language (English, French, engine from outside the vehicle (see Spanish or German) Remote Vehicle Start). Warnings and Messages (Lock): Press this button to lock all If a problem is sensed in one of your doors and the liftgate. vehicle’s systems, a warning or mes- (Unlock): Press this button to unlock sage will appear in the DIC display (see the driver’s door. Press it again within your Owner Manual for a complete list of five seconds to unlock all remaining possible warnings and messages). doors and the liftgate. After a warning or message appears, (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): press the button to clear the display Press and release this button to locate screen for further use. Pressing the your vehicle. The horn will chirp three button only makes the message disap- times and the headlamps and parking pear; it does not resolve the problem. lamps will flash three times. To sound the panic alarm, press and Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes- hold this button for three seconds. The sages provide critical information that can prevent damage to your vehicle. horn will chirp and the headlamps and Review your Owner Manual to become parking lamps will flash for 30 seconds. familiar with the information displayed Press it again to cancel the alarm. and the action required. Rear Doors (Panel models only) If you have a current OnStar subscrip- (Rear Driver-Side Door): Press tion and a warning message appears, and hold this button for one second to you can press the OnStar button and open the rear driver-side door. speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many (Rear Passenger-Side Door): vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access Press and hold this button for one certain diagnostic information and tell second to open the rear passenger-side you how serious the problem is and door. what you should do about it. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 6 Getting to Know Your HHR

Automatic Door Locks Passenger Airbag Status Indicator For your safety, all doors will automati- cally lock when the shift lever is moved out of Park with an automatic transmis- sion, 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. Your vehicle is equipped with a Passenger Sensing System located in the front passenger seat for the front OnStar® (if equipped) passenger frontal airbag, and a passen- ger airbag status indicator located on Your vehicle may feature the OnStar the center of the instrument panel. Safe & Sound Plan or the uplevel OnStar Directions & Connections Plan, Note: It is recommended that children with one year of OnStar service from the not be placed in the front passenger date you purchased your new vehicle. seat, even with the Passenger Sensing System. All children should be secured OnStar offers a variety of capabilities, in a rear seat, including an infant riding such as Remote Door Unlock, Automatic in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding Notification of Airbag Deployment, and in a forward-facing child seat or an older Hands-Free Calling. In addition, most child riding in a booster seat. vehicles can get driving directions using Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Press the See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual. OnStar button to ask an OnStar Advisor about the service plan you have or to upgrade your plan. Theft-Deterrent System For more information, refer to Your HHR is equipped with the your OnStar Owner’s Guide, call ® 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), PASS-Key III Plus theft-deterrent or visit .com. system, which prevents vehicle theft if the ignition lock cylinder is forced to See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. rotate without the correct key. If some- one attempts to start the vehicle without authorization from the PASS-Key® III Plus system, the vehicle’s fuel system or starter will be disabled. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 7

Child Restraints (LATCH) Power Seat Controls (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors, and may have top tethers for use with a LATCH-compatible child restraint. If your child restraint is not C compatible with the LATCH system, you may still use it by installing the child A restraint with the safety belt system. Choose a child restraint that is appropri- ate for the child’s age and size (weight and height). B See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. To adjust the driver’s power seat, use COMFORT the power seat controls located on the outboard side of the seat. Manual Seat Adjustments Move the Seat Forward or Rearward Height Adjustment • Move the control (A) forward or To raise the driver’s seat, lift and release rearward. the front lever on the outboard side of Raise or Lower the Entire Seat the seat. Each time you raise the lever, • Move the entire control (A) up or the seat will move up. Repeat until the down. seat is at the desired height. Raise or Lower the Front or Rear of To lower the driver’s seat, push down the Seat Cushion and release the lever. Repeat until the seat is at the desired height. • Move the front or rear of the control (A) up or down. Forward or Rearward Adjustment Adjust Lumbar Support To move the front seats forward or rear- ward, lift and hold the bar under the • Press the forward part of the switch front of each seat and manually slide the (B) to increase support and the rear- seat. Release the bar to lock the seat in ward part of the switch to decrease place. Try to move the seat to ensure it support. is locked in place. Recline or Raise the Seatback Recliner • Lift the recline lever (C) and move the To recline the front seats, lift the recline seatback. Release the lever to lock lever to release the seatback; then move the seatback in place. the seatback to where you want it. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Release the lever to lock the seatback in place. Press rearward on the seatback to ensure it is locked in place. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. 8 Getting to Know Your HHR

Heated Seats (if equipped) 2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable position. The wheel can be moved up or down. 3. Push the lever all the way up to lock the wheel in place. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Climate Controls

There is a heated seat control button located on the climate control panel for each front seat. • Press the button once to turn the system on high. Both indicator lights will turn on. • Press the button twice to turn the A B C system on low. The lower indicator light will turn on. • Press the button again to turn off the The climate control system includes the heated seat. following features: See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. Temperature: Turn the temperature knob (A) to raise or lower the temperature setting. Tilt Steering Wheel (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn on the air conditioning system. Fan: Turn the fan knob (B) to increase or decrease fan speed. (Off): Turn the fan knob to the Off position to turn the system off. Only the heated seats and the rear defogger will function when the fan knob is off. Adjusting the Steering Wheel (Outside Air): Press this button to To adjust the position of the steering allow outside air to circulate through the wheel: vehicle. 1. Pull down the lever located on the left (Recirculation): Press this button side of the steering column. to recirculate inside air throughout the vehicle. This mode keeps outside air from entering the vehicle. 9

Airflow Modes Shoulder Belt Height Turn the airflow control knob (C) to one Adjustment of the following modes to change the direction of the airflow: (Vent): This mode directs air to the A instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets and floor B outlets. (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets and some air to the side window outlets and windshield. (Defog): This mode directs air to To move the shoulder belt height the windshield, side window outlets and adjuster down, push down the release floor outlets. Recirculation will not func- button (A) using your thumb or finger tion in this mode. and slide the adjuster to the desired (Defrost): This mode directs most position. of the air to the windshield and some air To move the adjuster up, push up on the to the side window outlets. Recirculation D-ring (B) from the bottom and slide the will not function in this mode. adjuster to the desired position. (Rear Window Defogger): Press See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. this button to activate the rear window defogger. The defogger will shut off automatically after about 20 minutes. Adjustable Front Head See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Restraints The head restraints on the front seats are Preventing Window Fogging adjustable. Press the button on the side of the post to adjust the head restraint. To keep the vehicle glass fog-free, Slide the head restraint up or down. turn the airflow control knob to the See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. (Defog) mode or the (Defrost) mode. Recirculation will not function in these modes, allowing outside air into the vehicle to help reduce moisture. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 10 Getting to Know Your HHR

ENTERTAINMENT (Seek/Scan): Press the right or left arrow button to go to the next or Audio System Features previous radio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next track or MP3 file, or to the start of the current track or MP3 file (if equipped). To enter the scan mode, press and hold either arrow button for a few seconds. Radio stations will be scanned. Press either arrow button again to stop scanning. (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within a track or MP3 file (if equipped). While most of the features on your radio (Forward): Press and hold this will look familiar, following are some that button to advance playback quickly may be new: within a track or MP3 file (if equipped). (Power/Volume): Press this knob to CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CD turn the system on or off. Turn the knob instead of the radio. Press again and the to adjust the volume. system will automatically search for a (Information): Press this button to portable audio player. switch the radio display between station RDM (Random): Press this button to frequency and time. It will also display play CD tracks or MP3 files (if equipped) additional text information related to the in random order. Press again to turn off current FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3 random play. If equipped with a six-disc song (if equipped). changer, a second press will enter ran- (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio dom play of all discs. stations or, when a CD is playing, to RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hear select a track or MP3 file (if equipped). the current CD track again. Press again to turn off repeat play. Press the knob to display the tone con- trol (bass/treble) or speaker control EQ (Equalization): Press this button to (balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob select preset equalization settings. to adjust the setting. CAT (Category) (if equipped): Press (Balance/Fade): Press this button, this button to find XM stations within a or the Tune knob, to adjust the speaker desired category. control. Turn the Tune knob to adjust the Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audio setting. player can be connected to the auxiliary input jack located on the radio. BAND: Press this button to switch to AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). When play- Setting Preset/Favorite Stations ing a CD or portable audio player, press Before setting your preset or favorite this button to play the radio instead. stations, shift the vehicle into Park 11

(automatic transmission) or into Neutral To store favorite stations: and set the parking brake (manual 1. Tune in the desired radio station. transmission). 2. Press the FAV button to display the Note: Engaging in extended searching for page where the station is to be specific audio stations or songs by using stored. buttons and knobs — or giving extended attention to entertainment tasks — can 3. Press and hold one of the six push- lead you to look away from the road buttons until a beep sounds. frequently or for prolonged periods, which 4. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton may cause you to miss seeing things on the road that you need to see. Avoid on each page. engaging in extended searching for Setting the Speed Compensated specific items while driving. Volume (if equipped) With Speed Compensated Volume, the To set up to 18 preset stations: radio automatically adjusts the volume to 1. Turn on the radio. compensate for road noise as vehicle 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2 speed changes. or AM. To set Speed Compensated Volume: 3. Tune in the desired radio station. 1. Set the radio volume to the desired 4. Press and hold one of the six num- level. bered pushbuttons until a beep 2. Press the MENU button to display the sounds. radio setup menu. 5. Repeat steps 2–4 for each 3. Press the pushbutton below the auto pushbutton. volume label on the radio display. Setting Favorite Stations (if equipped) 4. Press the pushbutton under the Press the FAV (Favorite) button to go desired setting (Off, Low, Medium through up to six pages of any combi- or High) to select the level of nation (AM, FM, or XM, if equipped) of compensation. favorite radio stations. On each page, up 5. The compensation will be set once the to six stations are available by using the display times out after 10 seconds. six pushbuttons below the radio display. Setting the Time To set the number of favorite station pages: To set the time (without date display): 1. Press the MENU button to display the 1. Turn on the radio. radio setup menu. 2. Press the (Clock) button until the 2. Press the pushbutton below the FAV hour numbers begin flashing on the 1–6 label on the radio display. radio display. Press the button again 3. Select the desired number of favorite to adjust the minute numbers. station pages. 3. With either the hour or minute num- 4. Press the FAV button. You may now bers flashing, use the (Tune) knob begin storing your favorite stations for to select the time. the chosen number of pages. 4. Press the Clock button again to set the currently displayed time. 12 Getting to Know Your HHR

To set the time (with date display, for current programming and the name of if equipped): the program being broadcast. 1. Turn on the radio. RDS features are available for use only 2. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if on FM stations that broadcast RDS equipped, press the MENU button information. RDS relies on receiving until the clock option is displayed; and specific information from these stations then press the pushbutton located and will work only when the information under the clock option label. The HR, is available. MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. appear on the display. 3. Press the pushbutton under any of the labels to be changed. Multiple-Disc CD Player 4. Press the pushbutton again or the (if equipped) FWD button to increase the numbers. Press the REV button to decrease the With the in-dash 6-Disc CD Player, note numbers. Rotating the (Tune) that you cannot directly load a CD as in knob also will increase or decrease single-play systems. the selected label. To load a CD(s): 5. Press the Clock or MENU button • Press and release the LOAD again to set the currently displayed button to load one CD. Wait for the time and date. display prompt before loading the CD. MP3 Capability (if equipped) • Press and hold the LOAD button If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3 for two seconds to load multiple CDs. playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RW Follow the display prompts to load containing MP3 audio tracks will play each CD. Press the LOAD button automatically when inserted into the CD again to cancel loading more CDs. player. An MP3 label will be displayed. To play a specific CD: Portable Audio Device (if equipped) • Press the pushbutton below the arrow A portable audio device (iPod®, Palm®, label on the display to select the MP3 player or other portable-type player) desired CD number. can be connected to the auxiliary input To eject a CD: jack located on the radio. When connect- ed, the radio automatically begins playing • To eject the CD that is currently play- audio from the player over the vehicle ing, press the EJECT button speakers. To optimize volume, fully once. increase the volume on your device. • To eject all CDs, press and hold the Radio Data System (if equipped) EJECT button for two seconds. When you tune in a Radio Data System (RDS) station, the station name and call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency. RDS stations may also provide the time of day, a program type 13

If a CD is not removed after several XM® Satellite Radio (if equipped) seconds, it will be pulled back into the player automatically. XM Satellite Radio offers more than 170 channels of digital-quality sound that Note: CDs with any affixed labels may goes wherever you go — coast to coast. jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a XM displays song title, artist and enter- permanent marker. If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time, or if tainment genre. scratched or damaged CDs are played, Activation fee and service subscription the CD player could be damaged. When are extra. XM Satellite Radio service using the CD player, use only CDs in is based in the continental United States good condition without labels; load one and Canada. For more information, visit CD at a time; and keep the CD player XM online at www.XMradio.com or call and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids or debris. 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. CONVENIENCE Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) Remote Vehicle Start (Automatic Transmission only) The following audio controls This feature allows you to start the are located on engine from outside the vehicle by using the steering the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. wheel: (Normal transmitter range is within 200 feet of the vehicle.) The remote start + – (Volume): capability can be turned on or off using Press the plus the Driver Information Center. (See or minus button Driver Information Center.) to increase or decrease the After a remote start, the engine will run volume. for about 10 minutes before turning itself off, but can be extended 10 minutes by (Seek/Scan): Press the up or performing another remote start down arrow to go to the next or previous sequence at any time. After two consec- preset radio station or, when a CD is utive remote starts, no additional remote playing, to the next or previous track. starts are allowed until the vehicle has Press and hold the up or down arrow for been started with the ignition key. one second to seek the next or previous During a remote start, the vehicle’s radio station with a strong signal. climate control system heats or cools (Mute): Press this button to mute the the vehicle interior to the same setting audio system. Press and hold this button as when the vehicle was last turned off. for two seconds to activate voice on the OnStar system (if equipped). See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 14 Getting to Know Your HHR

Starting the Vehicle Exterior Lamps To remote-start the vehicle: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the (Lock) 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 Automatic Headlamp System time extension. Your vehicle is equipped with an After a remote start, the key must be Automatic Headlamp System, which inserted in the ignition and turned to the turns on the headlamps and other Run position before driving. exterior lamps at dusk or when neces- sary. The exterior lamps also can be Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature operated manually. will not operate if the key is in the igni- tion, a door or the hood is open, or the Light Sensor Check Engine light is illuminated on the The Automatic Headlamp System’s light instrument panel cluster. sensor is located on top of the instru- ment panel. To ensure proper system Canceling a Remote Start operation, it’s important to avoid placing If you wish to turn off the engine instead any objects on or near the sensor. of driving after a remote start, perform Exterior Lamp Control Switch one of the following functions: The exterior lamp control switch is • Press and hold the button until the located on the lever to the left of the parking lamps turn off. steering column. The switch can be • Press and release the Hazard rotated to each of the following positions: Warning Flashers button inside the (Headlamps): Turns on the head- vehicle. Press the button again to lamps, parking lamps and taillamps. turn off the flashers. (Parking Lamps): Turns on park- • Turn the key in the ignition switch to ing lamps and taillamps only. the Run position and then off. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): • The engine will automatically stop Automatically turns on Daytime Running when time expires. Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps, See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. parking lamps and taillamps at night or when necessary. 15

(On/Off): When operating in the Cruise Control AUTO position, a momentary turn of the lamp control switch to the position will turn off the Automatic Headlamp System and all of the exterior lights. The Driver Information Center (DIC) will dis- play AUTO LIGHTS OFF. To activate the Automatic Headlamp System, turn the switch to the posi- tion again. The DIC will display AUTO LIGHTS ON. The Automatic Headlamp System is always turned on when the vehicle is started. The following cruise control buttons are See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. located on the steering wheel: (On/Off): Press this button to turn the cruise control system on or off. Interior Lamps SET – (Set): Press this button to set a Overhead Lamps: The overhead lamp speed, or to decrease the set speed switch, located on the dome lamp, can be if the system is engaged. When the set to three positions: Off, On or Door cruise control is engaged, the CRUISE Open. In the Door Open position, the ENGAGED message will temporarily dome lamp (or reading lamps, depending appear on the DIC. on equipment) will come on when any of RES + (Resume): Press this button to the doors are opened. When you enter resume a set speed, or to increase the or exit your car through the driver’s door, set speed if the system is engaged. the interior lamp(s) will stay on for a short See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. time after the doors have been closed. Instrument Panel Brightness: To adjust the brightness of the instrument panel Retained Accessory Power lamps, turn the dial located above the audio system. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allows Map Lights (if equipped): The map light certain features, such as the radio and switches are located under the rearview power windows, on your vehicle to con- mirror. tinue working for up to 10 minutes after the key is turned to Off or removed from Rear Reading Lights (if equipped): The the ignition, and until the driver’s door rear reading lights are located on the (or any door, depending on equipment) dome lamp. Press the lamp to turn it on is opened. or off. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Note: If you leave a door open and the interior lamps are on, the lamps will turn off after 20 minutes to protect the battery. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 16 Getting to Know Your HHR

Accessory Power Outlets Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks (if equipped) Your vehicle is equipped with two Accessory Power Outlets (APO) that Your HHR is equipped with 60/40 split- provide power for a variety of electronic folding rear seatbacks that can be devices. One APO is located on the lowered to increase the cargo area. center of the instrument panel and To lower the seatback(s): another is located on the back of the center console for use by rear seat 1. Pull one or both of the small knobs passengers. on top of the seatback to release the seatback latch. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. 2. Push the seatback forward from the cargo area or lower the seatback Interior Storage Features from the rear seat area. There are several handy storage areas located throughout your vehicle. These include the driver’s seatback pocket, center console storage bin, instrument panel storage bin, door pockets and glove box. In addition, there are three covered stor- age compartments located under the floor in the rear cargo area. To raise either seatback: 1. Rotate the seatback up and rearward until you hear a click. 2. Pull on the seat to ensure the latches have engaged. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Shelf

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. The cargo load floor can be positioned as a rear shelf/cargo cover for additional cargo space and utility. To position the load floor in the shelf position, insert the front corners into the top guides and slide the shelf forward; then press down on the back of the shelf to lock it down. 17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Eliminating Window Noise When you drive with the rear window(s) down and the front windows up, you may experience a buffeting noise. You can eliminate this noise by lowering a front window approximately one-half inch. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. Parking Brake Sunroof (if equipped) The parking brake lever is located between the driver’s and front passen- The control switches for the sunroof are ger’s seats. If your vehicle is equipped located on the headliner between the with the folding armrest between the sun visors. The sunroof will operate only seats, it is necessary to lift the armrest while the ignition is on. to set the parking brake. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

A Electric Power Steering The speed-sensitive electric power steering system offers variable-effort B steering assistance based on vehicle speed, providing more assistance at lower speeds and less assistance at higher speeds. Open the Sunroof If you turn the steering wheel in either Open the sunshade manually. Press the direction several times until it stops, or rear part of the left switch (A) to fully hold the steering wheel in the stopped express-open the sunroof. Press the position for an extended time, you may front part of the switch to express-close notice a reduced amount of power steer- the sunroof. ing assistance. The regular amount of Vent the Sunroof power steering assistance should Open the sunshade manually. Press the return soon after a few normal steering rear part of the right switch (B) to vent movements. the sunroof. Press the front part of the See Section 4 of your Owner Manual. switch to close the sunroof. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. 18 Getting to Know Your HHR

StabiliTrak® – Stability Control must refuel the vehicle when the low System fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire and Loading Information label shows the StabiliTrak is an advanced computer- correct tire pressure for the tires when controlled vehicle stability and traction they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle enhancement system that assists with has been sitting for at least three hours directional control of the vehicle in diffi- or driven no more than one mile. cult driving conditions. It turns on every You can temporarily clear the DIC time you start your vehicle. To limit message by acknowledging it with your wheelspin and help maintain directional DIC controls. However, at the next control, you should always leave the sys- vehicle start-up, the DIC message will tem on. If your vehicle becomes stuck reappear if the tire pressure has not and rocking the vehicle is required, the been corrected. system should be turned off. During cooler conditions, the low tire To turn off the traction control part of pressure warning light may appear when the system, press the (StabiliTrak) the vehicle is first started and then turn button located on the center of the off as you start to drive. This could be instrument panel. an early indicator that your tire pres- To turn off the traction control and stabil- sures are getting low and the tires need ity enhancement systems, press and to be inflated to the proper pressure. hold the button for five seconds. When the system is off, the StabiliTrak Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire pressure, but light on the instrument panel cluster will it doesn’t replace normal monthly tire illuminate. Press the button again to turn maintenance. the system back on. See Section 4 of your Owner Manual See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure Monitor Changing a Flat Tire The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you The spare tire and tools are located when a significant reduction in pressure under the floor of the cargo area. Follow occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s the guidelines in your Owner Manual to tires by illuminating the (Low Tire safely and properly change a tire. Pressure) warning light on the instru- SS Models ment panel cluster. The low tire pressure warning light will remain on until you SS models have large performance correct the tire pressure. A LOW TIRE brakes. The compact spare tire will not message will also appear on the DIC. clear the front brakes and cannot be used as a front tire. In the event of a flat Correcting the Tire Pressure front tire, install the compact spare tire When the low tire pressure warning light in a rear wheel location and use the full- illuminates, you must inflate the tire to size rear tire to replace the flat front tire. the proper tire pressure (just as you See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. 19

Securing the Fuel Cap Resetting the Oil Life System If the Check Gas Cap message is dis- The Oil Life System calculates engine played on the Driver Information Center oil life based on vehicle use and when the engine is running, check that displays CHANGE OIL SOON in the your fuel cap is securely fastened. If the Driver Information Center when it’s cap is not secure, turn it clockwise until necessary to change your engine oil a clicking sound is heard, indicating that and filter. The Oil Life System should be it is properly installed. reset to 100% only following an oil The Check Gas Cap message will turn change. off after a few driving trips with the cap To reset the Oil Life System: properly installed. 1. Turn on the ignition. See Sections 3 and 5 of your Owner Manual. 2. Press and hold the (Information) button and the (Reset) button at the same time to enter the personal- Battery Location ization menu. 3. OIL LIFE RESET will be displayed. 4. Press and hold the button for at least one second. An ACKNOWL- EDGED message will appear when the system has been reset. 5. Turn off the ignition. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Cleaning the Interior Upholstery The battery is located in the spare tire well, under the floor in the rear cargo In general, cleaning the entire seat area. Should it be necessary to jump- panel is recommended, starting from the start your vehicle, use the remote seams and moving into the stain to positive terminal, located under the red avoid a ring effect after drying. cap, and the remote negative ground For the cloth fabric seats, in most terminal, marked GND, in the engine instances, soda water and a clean white compartment. cloth will remove spills and spots. For oil See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. and grease spots, sprinkle baking soda on the spot, and then brush and wipe with a clean white cloth. See your Owner Manual for additional cleaning information. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. 20 Getting to Know Your HHR

OWNER INFORMATION For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following Roadside Assistance information: • Location of the vehicle 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Telephone number and your location • Vehicle model, year and color As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in • Vehicle mileage the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance pro- • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) gram. This value-added service is intended • Vehicle license plate number to provide you with peace of mind as you Chevrolet reserves the right to limit servic- drive in the city or travel the open road. es or reimbursement to an owner or driver Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free when, in Chevrolet’s judgment, the claims number is staffed by a team of technically become excessive in frequency or type of trained advisors who are available 24 occurrence. hours a day, 365 days a year. The advi- Roadside Assistance and OnStar sors can provide minor repair information (if equipped) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle If you have a current OnStar subscription, to the nearest Chevrolet dealer. press the OnStar button and the vehicle Chevrolet will provide the following will send your current GPS location to an services for 5 years/100,000 miles at no OnStar Advisor who will speak to you, expense to you: assess your problem, contact Roadside • Fuel delivery Assistance and relay your exact location • Lockout service (identification required) so you will get the help you need. • Tow to nearest dealership for warranty My GMLink service • Flat tire assistance The Chevrolet Owner Center at My • Jump start GMLink is a complimentary service for In many instances, mechanical failures are Chevrolet owners, a one-stop resource to covered under Chevrolet’s comprehensive enhance your Chevrolet ownership experi- warranty. However, when other services ence. Exclusive member benefits include are utilized, an advisor will explain any online service reminders, vehicle mainte- payment obligations you might incur. nance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at www.mygmlink.com.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2007 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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