Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual M In Brief ............................................ 1-1 Theft-Deterrent Systems . 3-19 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . 3-22 Initial Drive Information . 1-3 Mirrors . 3-39 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Object Detection Systems . 3-42 Performance and Maintenance . 1-21 Storage Areas . 3-46 Sunroof . 3-52 Seats and Restraint System . 2-1 Head Restraints . 2-2 Instrument Panel ................................. 4-1 Front Seats . 2-4 Instrument Panel Overview . 4-3 Rear Seats . 2-12 Climate Controls . 4-18 Safety Belts . 2-15 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . 4-23 Child Restraints . 2-34 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 4-38 Airbag System . 2-60 Audio System(s) . 4-52 Restraint System Check . 2-76 Driving Your Vehicle .............................. 5-1 Features and Controls ............................ 3-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . 5-2 Keys . 3-3 Towing . 5-29 Doors and Locks . 3-9 Windows . 3-16 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . 6-1 Maintenance Schedule . 7-1 Service . 6-3 Maintenance Schedule . 7-2 Fuel . 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood . 6-12 Customer Assistance Information . 8-1 Headlamp Aiming . 6-41 Customer Assistance and Information . 8-2 Bulb Replacement . 6-44 Reporting Safety Defects . 8-13 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . 6-49 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . 8-16 Tires . 6-50 Index .................................... i-1 Appearance Care . 6-93 Vehicle Identification . 6-101 Electrical System . 6-102 Capacities and Specifications . 6-108 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model Helm, Incorporated names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this P.O. Box 07130 manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, Detroit, MI 48207 CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and HHR are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors 1-800-551-4123 LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française This manual describes features that may or may not www.helminc.com be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes Index subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, of what is in the manual and the page number where it substitute the name “General Motors of Canada can be found. Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20840901 B Second Printing ©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iii Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means “Do manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Not,”“Do not do this,” or reduce them. “Do not let this happen.” Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use { WARNING: symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, These mean there is something that could hurt or indicator. you or other people. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. Notice: This means there is something that could * result in property or vehicle damage. This would not : This symbol is shown when you need to see a be covered by the vehicle's warranty. service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Symbol Chart . : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on + : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the Index. j : LATCH System Child Restraints 9 : Airbag Readiness Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp # : Air Conditioning : : Oil Pressure ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) } : Power g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® / : Remote Vehicle Start $ : Brake System Warning Light > : Safety Belt Reminders " : Charging System 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor I : Cruise Control : Traction Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature F M : Windshield Washer Fluid O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps v Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) 2 NOTES vi Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ................................... 1-2 Vehicle Features .................................. 1-15 Initial Drive Information ........................... 1-3 Radio(s) . 1-15 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Satellite Radio . 1-16 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or Door Locks . 1-5 USB Port) . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-17 Liftgate . 1-5 ® Windows . 1-6 Bluetooth ..................................... 1-18 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Driver Information Center (DIC) . 1-18 Second Row Seats . 1-8 Cruise Control . 1-19 Heated Seats . 1-9 Storage Compartments . 1-20 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Power Outlets . 1-21 Safety Belts . 1-10 Performance and Maintenance .................. 1-21 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . 1-10 Traction Control System (TCS) . 1-21 Mirror Adjustment . 1-11 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . 1-22 Steering Wheel Adjustment . 1-12 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-22 Interior Lighting . 1-12 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . 1-23 Exterior Lighting . 1-13 Engine Oil Life System . 1-23 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-14 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-23 Climate Controls . 1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . 1-24 Battery . 1-24 Roadside Assistance Program . 1-24 OnStar® ....................................... 1-25 1-1 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Instrument Panel 1-2 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑21. O. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14. B. Cruise Control on page 4‑8 (If Equipped). P. Audio System(s) on page 4‑52. C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4. Q. Climate Control System on page 4‑18. D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑24. R. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑7. E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5. S. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3 31 and Windshield Washer on page 4‑6. ‑ Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑28. F. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3‑46. T. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16 G. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑8 (If Equipped). (If Equipped). Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). See Electronic Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18. Stability Control (ESC) on page 5‑6. U. Fog Lamps on page 4‑13 (If Equipped). H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑27. V. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. I. Rear Side Cargo Door Buttons (If Equipped). See W. Glove Box on page 3 46. Rear Side Cargo Door on page 3‑12. ‑ J. Hood Release on page 6‑12. Initial Drive Information K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38. This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your L. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction specific vehicle. Indicator Lamp on page 4‑34. For more detailed information, refer to each of the M. Horn on page 4‑3. features which can be found later in this owner manual. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑81 (If Equipped). 1-3 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 18 m (60 feet) away from Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. the vehicle. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry Press K to unlock (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑5. the driver door. Press K again within Remote Vehicle Start five seconds to unlock With this feature the engine can be started from.