Chevrolet 2010 HHR User manual

In Brief ........................................................... 1-1
Instrument Panel ........................................ 1-2
Initial Drive Information ............................... 1-4
Vehicle Features ...................................... 1-15
Performance and Maintenance ................... 1-21
Seats and Restraint System ............................. 2-1
Head Restraints ......................................... 2-2
Front Seats ............................................... 2-4
Rear Seats .............................................. 2-11
Safety Belts ............................................. 2-14
Child Restraints ....................................... 2-33
Airbag System ......................................... 2-58
Restraint System Check ............................ 2-75
Features and Controls ..................................... 3-1
Keys ........................................................ 3-3
Doors and Locks ....................................... 3-9
Windows ................................................. 3-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 3-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 3-22
Mirrors .................................................... 3-40
Object Detection Systems .......................... 3-43
Storage Areas ......................................... 3-46
Sunroof .................................................. 3-52
Instrument Panel ............................................. 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 4-3
Climate Controls ...................................... 4-18
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 4-23
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 4-46
Audio System(s) ....................................... 4-60
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ....... 5-2
Towing ................................................... 5-29
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 6-1
Service ..................................................... 6-3
Fuel ......................................................... 6-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 6-14
Headlamp Aiming ..................................... 6-45
Bulb Replacement .................................... 6-48
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 6-53
Tires ...................................................... 6-54
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Appearance Care ................................... 6-106
Vehicle Identification ............................... 6-113
Electrical System .................................... 6-114
Capacities and Specifications ................... 6-121
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 7-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 7-2
Customer Assistance Information .................... 8-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 8-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 8-13
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ........... 8-15
Index ................................................................ 1

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the
name HHR are registered trademarks of General Motors
Corporation.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specific vehicle either because they are
options that you did not purchase or due to changes
subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please
refer to the purchase documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found
on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited”
for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in
this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25901250 A First Printing
©
2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid
or reduce them.
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.
{WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specific component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
*:This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
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Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. For more information
on the symbol, refer to the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
v

✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel ..............................................1-2
Initial Drive Information ....................................1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................1-4
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................1-4
Door Locks ....................................................1-5
Liftgate .........................................................1-5
Windows .......................................................1-6
Seat Adjustment .............................................1-6
Second Row Seats .........................................1-8
Heated Seats .................................................1-9
Head Restraint Adjustment ...............................1-9
Safety Belt ....................................................1-9
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag .............1-10
Mirror Adjustment .........................................1-10
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................1-11
Interior Lighting ............................................1-12
Exterior Lighting ...........................................1-12
Windshield Wiper/Washer ...............................1-13
Climate Controls ...........................................1-14
Vehicle Features .............................................1-15
Radio(s) ......................................................1-15
Satellite Radio ..............................................1-16
Portable Audio Devices
(Auxiliary Input or USB Port) .......................1-16
Steering Wheel Controls ................................1-17
Bluetooth
®
...................................................1-17
Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................1-18
Cruise Control ..............................................1-19
Storage Compartments ..................................1-19
Power Outlets ..............................................1-20
Performance and Maintenance .........................1-21
Traction Control System (TCS) .......................1-21
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ....................1-21
Tire Pressure Monitor ....................................1-22
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ....................1-22
Engine Oil Life System ..................................1-23
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ................................1-23
Driving for Better Fuel Economy .....................1-24
Battery ........................................................1-24
Roadside Assistance Program ........................1-24
OnStar
®
......................................................1-25
Section 1 In Brief
1-1

Instrument Panel
1-2

A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-21.
B. Cruise Control on page 4-8 (If Equipped).
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-24.
E. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield
Washer on page 4-6.
F. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3-47.
G. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-9
(If Equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC).
See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5-6.
H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-28.
I. Rear Side Cargo Door on page 3-12 (If Equipped).
J. Hood Release on page 6-15.
K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) on page 4-46 Buttons.
L. Horn on page 4-3.
M. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-92
(If Equipped).
N. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-14.
O. Audio System(s) on page 4-60.
P. Climate Control System on page 4-18.
Q. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4-7.
R. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual
Transmission Operation on page 3-31 and Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 3-28.
S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-16
(If Equipped) and Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped).
See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4-18.
T. Fog Lamps on page 4-13 (If Equipped).
U. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
V. Glove Box on page 3-46.
1-3

Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 18 m (60 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press Kto unlock the
driver door. Press Kagain
within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Press Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold *or +for approximately one
second to open the rear driver or passenger side door.
Press Land release to locate the vehicle.
Press Land hold for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press Lagain to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 3-3 and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.
Remote Vehicle Start
With this feature the engine can be started from outside
of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press Q.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
hold /until the turn signal lamps flash.
1-4

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.
Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension.
Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
•Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold /until the parking lamps turn off.
•Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
•Turn the ignition on and then back off.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-7.
Door Locks
From outside the vehicle, unlock the door using either
the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
From inside, use the manual lock knobs located at
the top of the door panel near the window.
See Door Locks on page 3-9.
The power door lock
switches are on the
front doors.
Press the top or bottom of the switch to unlock or lock
the doors.
For more information see Power Door Locks on
page 3-10.
Liftgate
Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad located in
the handle above the license plate. Once slightly
opened, the liftgate will rise by itself.
See Liftgate on page 3-13 for more information.
Power Door Locks
1-5

Windows
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on
each of the side doors. The driver door also has
switches that control the passenger and rear windows.
Press the front of the switch to lower the window.
Pull the switch up to raise it.
For more information, see Power Windows on
page 3-17.
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
1. Lift the bar under the
seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to
the desired position
and release the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
See Manual Seats on page 2-4.
1-6

Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the
control forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front of the seat, or the entire seat,
by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seat on page 2-5.
1. Lift the lever to release the seatback.
2. Move the seatback to where you want it and
release the lever.
3. Press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked in place.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-7.
Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks
1-7

Press the front or rear of the control to increase or
decrease lumbar support.
See Power Lumbar on page 2-6.
Second Row Seats
The seatbacks can be folded flat.
For detailed instructions for lowering the seatback(s),
see Split Folding Rear Seat on page 2-11.
Power Lumbar
1-8

Heated Seats
On vehicles with this feature, the controls are located on
the climate control panel.
Press the button to turn the heated seat on to the high
setting, a second time to go to the low setting, and
a third to turn it off.
See Heated Seats on page 2-6 for more information.
Head Restraint Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants
are installed and adjusted properly.
For more information see Head Restraints on page 2-2.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
•Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-14.
•How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-19.
•Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-27.
•Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-43.
1-9

Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off
the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbags and roof-rail airbags are
not affected by this.
If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the
passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-68 for
important information.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors Controls for the
outside power mirrors
are located on the
driver door armrest.
1. Press the left or right side of the selector, located
beneath the control pad, to adjust the driver or
passenger mirror.
2. Press the control pad to move the mirror to the
desired direction.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward,
to return to its original position.
United States Canada
1-10

Interior Mirror
Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted
by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a
clearer view behind the vehicle. To avoid glare from the
headlamps behind you, push the tab, located at the
base of the mirror, toward you for daytime use and pull
it for nighttime use.
Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will
automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps
of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition
is turned to start.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3-40.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The adjustment lever is located on the left side of the
steering column.
1. Pull the lever down to adjust the steering wheel.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a
comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Tilt Wheel on page 4-3.
1-11

Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The front and rear dome lamps turn on when any door
is opened. To turn on all dome lamps with the doors
closed, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel
located to the right of the steering wheel and above
the radio, completely to the right.
Reading Lamps
There are reading lamps located on the front and rear
dome lamps.
To turn the front reading lamps on or off, press the lamp
lens. To turn the rear reading lamps on or off, press
the button next to the lamp.
For more information, see:
•Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-14.
•Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-14.
Exterior Lighting
The lever is on the left side of the steering column.
2:Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps.
;:Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking
lamps, and taillamps at night.
1-12

P:This position is the momentary Off/On switch for
the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this
only works when the vehicles with an automatic
transmission are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual
transmission have the parking brake set and the
vehicle is not moving.
For more information, see:
•Headlamps on page 4-11.
•Fog Lamps on page 4-13.
•Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-12.
•Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the
steering wheel.
1(High Speed): Fast wipes.
6(Low Speed): Slow wipes.
&(Delay): Sets a delay between wipes.
1-13

6(Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the
lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more
frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes.
During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is
sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed
increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper
movement occurs more frequently.
9(Off): Turns the windshield wipers off.
8(Mist): Single wipe, move the lever to zand then
release it. Several wipes, hold lever on zlonger.
Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the
lever until the washers begin.
See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 Windshield Wipers
and Windshield Washer on page 4-6 Windshield
Washer.
Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can
be controlled with this system.
A. Temperature
Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode
Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. Outside Air
F. Air Recirculation
G. Rear Window
Defogger
See Climate Control System on page 4-18.
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