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Traction Control Operation Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control system is enabled automatically when the vehicle is started, and it will activate and flash the ESC/TCS light and display the LOW TRACTION message if it senses that either of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. For more information on the LOW TRACTION message, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38. Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle are allowed to spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake warning lights and the SERVICE ESC and/or SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed, the differential could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel(s) excessively while these lights and this message are displayed. Notice: When traction control is turned off, or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of traction, it is possible to cause damage to the transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the drive wheels do not have traction. Damage caused by misuse of the vehicle is not covered. See the warranty book for additional information. The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction in acceleration may be noticed or a noise or vibration may be heard. This is normal. If the vehicle is in cruise control while the system activates, the ESC/TCS light flashes and the cruise control automatically disengages. The cruise control can be re-engaged when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on page 4‑8. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect the vehicle's performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑3 for more information. 5-10

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual 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	9
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 Belts	16
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	19
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port)	23
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Bluetooth®	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Cruise Control	25
Storage Compartments	26
Power Outlets	27
Performance and Maintenance	27
Traction Control System (TCS)	27
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	28
Tire Pressure Monitor	28
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	29
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	35
Head Restraints	36
Front Seats	38
Manual Seats	38
Seat Height Adjuster	39
Power Seat	39
Power Lumbar	40
Heated Seats	40
Reclining Seatbacks	42
Passenger Folding Seatback	45
Rear Seats	46
Split Folding Rear Seat	46
Safety Belts	49
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	49
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	53
Lap-Shoulder Belt	62
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	67
Safety Belt Extender	68
Child Restraints	68
Older Children	68
Infants and Young Children	72
Child Restraint Systems	75
Where to Put the Restraint	77
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	79
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	87
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	90
Airbag System	94
Where Are the Airbags?	97
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	98
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	100
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	100
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	108
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	117
Remote Vehicle Start	119
Doors and Locks	121
Door Locks	121
Power Door Locks	122
Delayed Locking	122
Automatic Door Lock	122
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock	123
Rear Door Security Locks	123
Lockout Protection	124
Rear Side Cargo Door	124
Liftgate	124
Windows	128
Power Windows	129
Sun Visors	130
Theft-Deterrent Systems	131
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	134
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	138
Starting the Engine	138
Engine Coolant Heater	139
Automatic Transmission Operation	140
Manual Transmission Operation	143
Parking Brake	145
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	146
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	148
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	148
Parking Over Things That Burn	149
Engine Exhaust	149
Running the Vehicle While Parked	150
Mirrors	151
Manual Rearview Mirror	151
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	151
Compass	151
Outside Power Mirrors	153
Outside Convex Mirror	154
Object Detection Systems	154
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	154
Storage Areas	158
Glove Box	158
Cupholders	158
Instrument Panel Storage	158
Floor Console Storage Area	158
Floor Mats	158
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	191
Airbag Readiness Light	192
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	193
Charging System Light	194
Up-Shift Light	195
Brake System Warning Light	195
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	196
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/Warning Light	197
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	197
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	198
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	199
Tire Pressure Light	199
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	200
Oil Pressure Light	202
Security Light	203
Front Fog Lamp Light	203
Highbeam On Light	203
Fuel Gauge	204
Driver Information Center (DIC)	204
DIC Operation and Displays	205
DIC Warnings and Messages	207
DIC Vehicle Personalization	212
Audio System(s)	218
Setting the Clock	219
Radio(s)	220
Using an MP3	231
XM Radio Messages	237
Bluetooth®	239
Theft-Deterrent Feature	247
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	247
Radio Reception	249
Fixed Mast Antenna	250
XM Satellite Radio Antenna System	250
Chime Level Adjustment	250
Driving Your Vehicle	251
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	252
Defensive Driving	252
Drunk Driving	252
Control of a Vehicle	253
Braking	253
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	254
Braking in Emergencies	255
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	256
Traction Control System (TCS)	258
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	261
Limited-Slip Differential	262
Steering	263
Off-Road Recovery	264
Passing	265
Loss of Control	265
Racing or Other Competitive Driving	266
Driving at Night	267
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	267
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	268
Highway Hypnosis	268
Hill and Mountain Roads	269
Winter Driving	270
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	272
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	272
Loading the Vehicle	273
Towing	279
Towing Your Vehicle	279
Recreational Vehicle Towing	279
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transmission)	281
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transmission)	287
Service and Appearance Care	289
Service	291
Accessories and Modifications	291
California Proposition 65 Warning	292
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	292
Doing Your Own Service Work	292
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	293
Fuel	293
Gasoline Octane	294
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	294
California Fuel	294
Additives	295
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	295
Fuels in Foreign Countries	297
Filling the Tank	297
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	299
Checking Things Under the Hood	300
Hood Release	300
Engine Compartment Overview	302
Engine Oil	304
Engine Oil Life System	308
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	309
Automatic Transmission Fluid	311
Manual Transmission Fluid	311
Hydraulic Clutch	311
Cooling System	312
Engine Coolant	313
Engine Overheating	317
Windshield Washer Fluid	320
Brakes	320
Battery	323
Jump Starting	324
Headlamp Aiming	329
Bulb Replacement	332
Halogen Bulbs	332
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	332
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)	334
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	335
License Plate Lamp	336
Replacement Bulbs	336
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	337
Tires	338
Tire Sidewall Labeling	339
Tire Terminology and Definitions	342
Inflation - Tire Pressure	345
Tire Pressure Monitor System	346
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	347
Tire Inspection and Rotation	351
When It Is Time for New Tires	353
Buying New Tires	353
Different Size Tires and Wheels	356
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	356
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	358
Wheel Replacement	358
Tire Chains	359
If a Tire Goes Flat	359
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	361
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit Storage	368
Changing a Flat Tire	368
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	370
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	372
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	377
Compact Spare Tire	381
Appearance Care	381
Interior Cleaning	381
Fabric/Carpet	383
Leather	383
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	384
Care of Safety Belts	384
Weatherstrips	385
Washing Your Vehicle	385
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	385
Finish Care	385
Windshield and Wiper Blades	386
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim	387
Tires	388
Sheet Metal Damage	388
Finish Damage	388
Underbody Maintenance	388
Chemical Paint Spotting	389
Vehicle Identification	389
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	389
Service Parts Identification Label	390
Electrical System	390
Add-On Electrical Equipment	390
Headlamp Wiring	390
Windshield Wiper Fuses	390
Power Windows and Other Power Options	390
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	391
Floor Console Fuse Block	391
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	393
Capacities and Specifications	396
Maintenance Schedule	399
Maintenance Schedule	400
Introduction	400
Scheduled Maintenance	401
Owner Checks and Services	404
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	406
Maintenance Replacement Parts	408
Engine Drive Belt Routing	409
Maintenance Record	410
Customer Assistance Information	413
Customer Assistance and Information	414
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	414
Online Owner Center	416
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	417
Customer Assistance Offices	417
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	418
Roadside Assistance Program	419
Scheduling Service Appointments	421
Courtesy Transportation Program	421
Collision Damage Repair	423
Reporting Safety Defects	425
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	425
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	426
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	426
Service Publications Ordering Information	426
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	428
Event Data Recorders	428
OnStar®	429
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	430
Radio Frequency Statement	430
Index	431
Index_A	431
Index_B	432
Index_C	432
Index_D	434
Index_E	435
Index_F	435
Index_G	436
Index_H	436
Index_I	437
Index_J	437
Index_K	437
Index_L	437
Index_M	438
Index_N	439
Index_O	439
Index_P	439
Index_R	440
Index_S	441
Index_T	442
Index_U	443
Index_V	444
Index_W	444

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Traction Control Operation

Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine

power to the wheels (engine speed management)

and by applying brakes to each individual wheel

(brake-traction control) as necessary.

The traction control system is enabled automatically

when the vehicle is started, and it will activate and flash

the ESC/TCS light and display the LOW TRACTION

message if it senses that either of the front wheels are

spinning or beginning to lose traction while driving. For

more information on the LOW TRACTION message,

see

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4

‑

Notice:

If the wheel(s) of one axle are allowed to

spin excessively while the ESC/TCS, ABS and

Brake warning lights and the SERVICE ESC and/or

SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed, the

differential could be damaged. The repairs would

not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Reduce

engine power and do not spin the wheel(s)

excessively while these lights and this message

are displayed.

Notice:

When traction control is turned off,

or Competitive Driving Mode is active, it is

possible to lose traction. If you attempt to shift

with the drive wheels spinning with a loss of

traction, it is possible to cause damage to the

transmission. Do not attempt to shift when the

drive wheels do not have traction. Damage caused

by misuse of the vehicle is not covered. See the

warranty book for additional information.

The traction control system may activate on dry or

rough roads or under conditions such as heavy

acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts

of the transmission. When this happens, a reduction in

acceleration may be noticed or a noise or vibration may

be heard. This is normal.

If the vehicle is in cruise control while the system

activates, the ESC/TCS light flashes and the cruise

control automatically disengages. The cruise control

can be re-engaged when road conditions allow. See

Cruise Control on page 4

‑

Adding non

‐

dealer/non

‐

retailer accessories can affect

the vehicle's performance. See

Accessories and

Modifications

on page 6

‑

for more information.

5-10