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To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse from the floor console fuse block: 8 (Ignition Switch, PASS‐Key ® III+). See Floor Console Fuse Block on page 6‑120 for more information. Remember to reinstall the fuse once the destination has been reached. Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded while towing the vehicle, it could be damaged. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing the vehicle. Notice: Towing the vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. Dolly Towing Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the front with two wheels on the ground: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park). 3. Set the parking brake and then remove the key. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. 6. Release the parking brake. 5-31

Section	Page
2010 Chevrolet HHR BookTOC	1
Preface	3
Canadian Owners	3
Index	3
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Second Row Seats	14
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belt	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port)	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Bluetooth®	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Cruise Control	25
Storage Compartments	25
Power Outlets	26
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	27
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	28
Engine Oil Life System	29
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	30
Battery	30
Roadside Assistance Program	30
OnStar®	31
Seats and Restraint System	33
Head Restraints	34
Front Seats	36
Manual Seats	36
Seat Height Adjuster	37
Power Seat	37
Power Lumbar	38
Heated Seats	38
Reclining Seatbacks	39
Passenger Folding Seatback	41
Rear Seats	43
Split Folding Rear Seat	43
Safety Belts	46
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	46
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	51
Lap-Shoulder Belt	60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	66
Safety Belt Extender	66
Child Restraints	67
Older Children	67
Infants and Young Children	70
Child Restraint Systems	73
Where to Put the Restraint	75
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	77
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	85
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	88
Airbag System	92
Where Are the Airbags?	95
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	97
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	99
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	99
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	100
Passenger Sensing System	102
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	108
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	109
Restraint System Check	110
Checking the Restraint Systems	110
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	111
Features and Controls	113
Keys	115
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	116
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	116
Remote Vehicle Start	119
Doors and Locks	121
Door Locks	121
Power Door Locks	122
Delayed Locking	122
Automatic Door Lock	123
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	123
Rear Door Security Locks	123
Lockout Protection	124
Rear Side Cargo Door	124
Liftgate	125
Windows	128
Power Windows	129
Sun Visors	130
Theft-Deterrent Systems	130
Content Theft-Deterrent	131
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	132
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation	132
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	134
New Vehicle Break-In	134
Ignition Positions	135
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	137
Starting the Engine	137
Engine Coolant Heater	139
Automatic Transmission Operation	140
Manual Transmission Operation	143
Parking Brake	146
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	148
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	149
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	150
Parking Over Things That Burn	150
Engine Exhaust	151
Running the Vehicle While Parked	152
Mirrors	153
Manual Rearview Mirror	153
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	153
Compass	153
Outside Power Mirrors	155
Outside Convex Mirror	155
Object Detection Systems	156
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	156
Storage Areas	159
Glove Box	159
Cupholders	159
Instrument Panel Storage	159
Floor Console Storage Area	159
Rear Storage Area	160
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover	160
Roof Rack System	162
Convenience Net	163
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins	163
Sunroof	164
Instrument Panel	167
Instrument Panel Overview	169
Hazard Warning Flashers	169
Horn	169
Tilt Wheel	169
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	170
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	170
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	171
Flash-to-Pass	171
Windshield Wipers	171
Windshield Washer	172
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	173
Cruise Control	174
Headlamps	177
Wiper Activated Headlamps	177
Headlamps on Reminder	178
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	178
Automatic Headlamp System	178
Fog Lamps	179
Instrument Panel Brightness	180
Dome Lamp	180
Entry/Exit Lighting	180
Reading Lamps	180
Electric Power Management	181
Battery Run-Down Protection	181
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	182
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	184
Climate Controls	184
Climate Control System	184
Outlet Adjustment	187
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	187
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	189
Instrument Panel Cluster	190
Speedometer and Odometer	191
Tachometer	191
Safety Belt Reminders	192
Airbag Readiness Light	193
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	194
Charging System Light	195
Up-Shift Light	195
Brake System Warning Light	196
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	197
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light	198
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	199
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	200
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	200
Tire Pressure Light	201
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	201
Oil Pressure Light	204
Security Light	205
Fog Lamp Light	205
Highbeam On Light	205
Fuel Gauge	206
Boost Gauge	206
Reconfigurable Performance Display (RPD)	207
Driver Information Center (DIC)	212
DIC Operation and Displays	212
DIC Warnings and Messages	214
DIC Vehicle Personalization	220
Audio System(s)	226
Setting the Clock	227
Radio(s)	228
Using an MP3	240
XM Radio Messages	246
Bluetooth®	248
Theft-Deterrent Feature	258
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	258
Radio Reception	260
Fixed Mast Antenna	261
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	261
Chime Level Adjustment	261
Driving Your Vehicle	263
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	264
Defensive Driving	264
Drunk Driving	264
Control of a Vehicle	265
Braking	265
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	266
Braking in Emergencies	267
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	268
Traction Control System (TCS)	271
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	273
Limited-Slip Differential	275
Steering	275
Off-Road Recovery	277
Passing	277
Loss of Control	277
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	279
Driving at Night	279
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	280
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	281
Highway Hypnosis	281
Hill and Mountain Roads	282
Winter Driving	283
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	285
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	286
Loading the Vehicle	286
Towing	291
Towing Your Vehicle	291
Recreational Vehicle Towing	292
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)	294
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)	302
Service and Appearance Care	303
Service	305
Accessories and Modifications	305
California Proposition 65 Warning	306
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	306
Doing Your Own Service Work	306
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	307
Fuel	307
Gasoline Octane	308
Gasoline Specifications	308
California Fuel	309
Additives	309
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	310
Fuels in Foreign Countries	311
Filling the Tank	312
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	315
Checking Things Under the Hood	316
Hood Release	317
Engine Compartment Overview	318
Engine Oil	321
Engine Oil Life System	325
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	327
Automatic Transmission Fluid	329
Manual Transmission Fluid	330
Hydraulic Clutch	330
Cooling System	330
Engine Coolant	331
Engine Overheating	336
Windshield Washer Fluid	338
Brakes	339
Battery	342
Jump Starting	343
Headlamp Aiming	347
Bulb Replacement	350
Halogen Bulbs	350
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	350
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	352
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	353
License Plate Lamp	354
Replacement Bulbs	355
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	355
Tires	356
Tire Sidewall Labeling	358
Tire Terminology and Definitions	362
Inflation - Tire Pressure	365
Tire Pressure Monitor System	366
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	367
Tire Inspection and Rotation	371
When It Is Time for New Tires	373
Buying New Tires	374
Different Size Tires and Wheels	376
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	376
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	378
Wheel Replacement	378
Tire Chains	379
If a Tire Goes Flat	379
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	380
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	389
Changing a Flat Tire	390
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	391
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (All Models Except SS)	394
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SS Model)	398
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	408
Compact Spare Tire	412
Appearance Care	413
Interior Cleaning	413
Fabric/Carpet	414
Leather	415
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	415
Care of Safety Belts	415
Weatherstrips	416
Washing Your Vehicle	416
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	416
Finish Care	416
Windshield and Wiper Blades	417
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	418
Tires	419
Sheet Metal Damage	419
Finish Damage	419
Underbody Maintenance	419
Chemical Paint Spotting	419
Vehicle Identification	420
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	420
Service Parts Identification Label	420
Electrical System	420
Add-On Electrical Equipment	420
Headlamp Wiring	421
Windshield Wiper Fuses	421
Power Windows and Other Power Options	421
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	421
Floor Console Fuse Block	422
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	424
Capacities and Specifications	427
Maintenance Schedule	429
Maintenance Schedule	430
Introduction	430
Scheduled Maintenance	431
Owner Checks and Services	436
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	438
Maintenance Replacement Parts	440
Engine Drive Belt Routing	441
Maintenance Record	442
Customer Assistance Information	445
Customer Assistance and Information	446
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	446
Online Owner Center	448
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	449
Customer Assistance Offices	449
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	450
Roadside Assistance Program	450
Scheduling Service Appointments	452
Courtesy Transportation Program	453
Collision Damage Repair	454
Reporting Safety Defects	457
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	457
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	458
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	458
Service Publications Ordering Information	458
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	459
Event Data Recorders	460
Navigation System	461
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	461
Radio Frequency Statement	461
Index	463
Index_A	463
Index_B	464
Index_C	464
Index_D	466
Index_E	467
Index_F	467
Index_G	468
Index_H	468
Index_I	469
Index_J	469
Index_K	469
Index_L	469
Index_M	470
Index_N	471
Index_O	471
Index_P	471
Index_R	472
Index_S	473
Index_T	474
Index_U	475
Index_V	475
Index_W	476