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Fuses 25 27 29 30 31 32 33 36 37 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 Fuse Puller Empty Usage Fuses 47 49 53 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 69 Usage Heated Seat (Option) Windshield Washer Pump Fog Lamps (Option) Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Antilock Brake System (Option) Windshield Wiper Diode Windshield Wiper Horn Antilock Brake System (Option) Instrument Panel, Ignition Driver Side High-Beam Canister Vent Driver Side Low-Beam Passenger Side Low-Beam Passenger Side High-Beam Parking Lamps Cigarette Lighter Power Outlet Daytime Running Lamps Empty Emissions Power Windows (Turbo Only) Power Seat (Option) Cooling Fan Engine Control Module Cam Phaser (Turbo Only) Engine Control Module, Transmission Antilock Brake System (Option) Injectors, Ignition Module Backup Lamps 5-123

Section	Page
2008 Chevrolet HHR BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	5
Front Seats	6
Manual Seats	6
Seat Height Adjuster	7
Power Seat	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
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	22
Lap-Shoulder Belt	30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	36
Safety Belt Extender	36
Child Restraints	37
Older Children	37
Infants and Young Children	40
Child Restraint Systems	44
Where to Put the Restraint	46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	47
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	57
Airbag System	61
Where Are the Airbags?	64
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	66
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	67
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	67
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	69
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Restraint System Check	76
Checking the Restraint Systems	76
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	77
Features and Controls	79
Keys	81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	82
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	83
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
PASS-Key® III+	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
Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transmission Operation	106
Manual Transmission Operation	109
Parking Brake	111
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	112
Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)	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® and Compass	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	119
Outside Power Mirrors	121
Outside Convex Mirror	121
OnStar® System	122
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
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
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
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
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
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	169
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	169
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	170
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	171
Tire Pressure Light	171
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	172
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
DIC Vehicle Personalization	186
Audio System(s)	191
Setting the Clock	192
Radio(s)	194
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
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
Braking in Emergencies	218
Traction Control System (TCS)	218
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	221
Limited-Slip Differential	222
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	222
Steering	225
Off-Road Recovery	227
Passing	228
Loss of Control	228
Driving at Night	230
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	230
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	232
Highway Hypnosis	232
Hill and Mountain Roads	232
Winter Driving	234
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
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)	246
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)	246
Service and Appearance Care	255
Service	257
Accessories and Modifications	257
California Proposition 65 Warning	257
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	258
Doing Your Own Service Work	258
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	258
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
Engine Oil Life System	273
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	274
Automatic Transmission Fluid	277
Manual Transmission Fluid	277
Hydraulic Clutch	277
Engine Coolant	278
Pressure Cap	280
Engine Overheating	280
Cooling System	282
Windshield Washer Fluid	287
Brakes	288
Battery	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
Tires	306
Tire Sidewall Labeling	307
Tire Terminology and Definitions	311
Inflation - Tire Pressure	314
Tire Pressure Monitor System	315
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	317
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
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
Vehicle Identification	372
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	372
Service Parts Identification Label	372
Electrical System	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
Maintenance Schedule	381
Maintenance Schedule	382
Introduction	382
Maintenance Requirements	382
Your Vehicle and the Environment	382
Using the Maintenance Schedule	382
Scheduled Maintenance	384
Additional Required Services	386
Maintenance Footnotes	387
Owner Checks and Services	388
At Each Fuel Fill	388
At Least Once a Month	389
At Least Once a Year	389
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	392
Maintenance Replacement Parts	394
Engine Drive Belt Routing	395
Maintenance Record	396
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
Scheduling Service Appointments	406
Courtesy Transportation	407
Collision Damage Repair	408
Reporting Safety Defects	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	411
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	412
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	412
Service Publications Ordering Information	413
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	414
Event Data Recorders	414
OnStar®	415
Navigation System	415
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	415