CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Remote Vehicle Start
Your vehicle may have a remote start feature.
This feature allows you to start the engine
from outside the vehicle. It may also start the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems. See
Climate Control System on page 170for
additional information.
Laws in some local communities may restrict the
use of remote starters. For example, some
laws may require a person using remote start to
have the vehicle in view when doing so. Check
local regulations for any requirements on remote
starting of vehicles.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has
the remote vehicle start feature, the remote
keyless entry transmitter will have a button with
this symbol on it.
An increased range of operation is provided with
the remote keyless entry transmitter that has
the remote vehicle start button. The vehicle can
be started from approximately 197 feet (60 m)
away. However, the operating range may be less
while the engine is running and you will need
to be closer to your vehicle to turn it off than you
were to turn it on.Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle
is low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
To start the engine using the remote start feature,
do the following:
1. Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at
the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the remote
vehicle start button for four seconds or until the
vehicle’s turn signal lamps ash. The vehicle’s
doors will be locked.
3. When the vehicle’s engine starts, the parking
lamps will turn on and remain on while the
engine is running.
After a remote start, the engine will automatically
shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension
has been done or the vehicle’s key is inserted into
the ignition switch and turned to RUN.
The maximum number of remote starts between
ignition cycles with the key is two.
If the remote start procedure is used again before
the rst 10 minute time frame has ended, the
rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and
the second 10 minute time frame will start.
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After two remote starts have been provided, the
vehicle’s ignition switch must be turned to
RUN and then back to LOCK using the key, before
the remote start procedure can be used again.
If you enter the vehicle after a remote start,
and the engine is running, insert the key into the
ignition switch and turn it to the RUN position
to drive the vehicle.
To manually shut off the engine after a remote
start, do any of the following:
Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at
the vehicle and press the remote start
button until the parking lamps turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers. See
Hazard Warning Flashers on page 154.
Insert the vehicle’s key into the ignition
switch and turn the switch to RUN and then
back to LOCK.The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if:
The remote start system is disabled through
the DIC.
The vehicle’s key is in the ignition.
The vehicle’s hood is open
The hazard warning ashers are on.
There is an emission control system
malfunction. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp
on page 188.
The engine coolant temperature is too high.
The oil pressure is low.
Two remote vehicle starts have already been
provided.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can
easily open the doors and fall out of a
moving vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not open it.
You increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock the
doors whenever you drive.
Young children who get into unlocked
vehicles may be unable to get out.
A child can be overcome by extreme
heat and can suffer permanent injuries
or even death from heat stroke.
Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
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Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down
or stop your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this from
happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your
vehicle.
To lock the driver’s door from the outside, turn the
key clockwise. To unlock the door, turn the key
counterclockwise.
You can also use the remote keyless entry
transmitter to lock and unlock the doors.
From the inside, use the manual lock knobs on
each door or the power door lock switch to
lock and unlock all doors.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock
switches are located on
the driver’s and front
passenger’s door
next to the door handle.
Press the top of the switch to unlock the doors.
Press the bottom of the switch to lock the doors.
Delayed Locking
This feature will delay the actual locking of the
doors and liftgate when the power door lock switch
or remote keyless entry transmitter is used to
lock the vehicle.
If any door is open when locking the vehicle,
three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed
locking feature is active. Five seconds after the
last door is closed, all of the doors and liftgate will
lock. The turn signal lamps will ash to indicate
that the doors have been locked. To cancel
the delay and lock the doors immediately, press
the lock button a second time.
If the key is in the ignition this feature will not lock
the doors.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC), you can disable this function. See
DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 200.
Driver’s side shown,
Passenger’s side similar
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Automatic Door Lock
If your vehicle has power door locks, the doors will
automatically lock when the shift lever is moved out
of PARK (P) for a vehicle with an automatic
transaxle. For a vehicle with a manual transaxle,
the speed must be greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
The automatic door locking feature cannot be
disabled.
Programmable Automatic
Door Unlock
Your vehicle will automatically unlock all doors
when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for a
vehicle with an automatic transaxle, and when
the ignition is turned off for a vehicle with a manual
transaxle.
If your vehicle has a Driver Information
Center (DIC), the doors can be programmed to
automatically unlock several ways for vehicles with
an automatic transaxle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 200for more information.
Rear Door Security Locks
Your vehicle has rear door security locks which
prevent passengers from opening the rear
doors from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. You
must open the rear
doors to access them.
To set the security locks, do the following:
1. Insert the key into the lock below the rear
door security lock label and turn it to the
horizontal position.
2. Close the door.
3. Repeat the steps for the other rear door.
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To open a rear door while the security lock is on,
do the following:
1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless
entry transmitter, the power door lock
switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock, do the
following:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the lock below the rear
door security lock label and turn it to the
vertical position.
3. Repeat the steps for the other lock.
Lockout Protection
If you press the power door lock switch when the
key is in the ignition and any door is open, all
the doors will lock and the driver’s door will unlock.
Be sure to remove the key from the ignition
when locking your vehicle.
The lockout protection can be overridden by
pressing and holding the power door lock in the
lock position for three seconds.
Liftgate
To lock the liftgate from the outside, press the lock
button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter. To unlock the liftgate with the RKE,
press the unlock button twice within ve seconds.
For more information, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 98. You
can also use the power door lock switch to
lock and unlock the 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. Lamps
in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating
the rear cargo area, unless the dome lamp
lever is in the off position. For more information,
seeDome Lamp on page 167.
Notice:If you open the liftgate without
checking for overhead obstructions such as a
garage door, you could break the liftgate
glass. Always check to make sure the area
above the liftgate is clear before opening it.
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{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the
liftgate open because carbon monoxide
(CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You
cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death. If you
must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest speed
and select the control setting that will
force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System on page 170.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the
way. SeeEngine Exhaust on page 132.
Manual Liftgate Release
If the liftgate cannot be opened by pressing the
switch on the outside handle, the battery may
be run down. SeeJump Starting on page 320.
To manually open the liftgate, do the following:
1. Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of
the liftgate near the center.
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2. Locate the release
lever on the latch.
The lever is located about three inches
(7.62 cm) behind the trim in the access hole.
3. Insert a tool into the access hole.Push the release lever
rearward.
4. The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is
pushed rearward. Push the liftgate to open.
5. Reinstall the trim plug.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
The window switches for all doors are located on
the center console. A window switch for each
rear window is located on each rear door.
To open a window, press the bottom of the switch.
To close a window, press the top of the switch.
The power windows operate when the ignition
is RUN or ACC (Accessory), or while in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 119.
Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down
feature that allows the window to be lowered
without holding the switch. The switch is labeled
AUTO. Press the bottom of the switch part
way, and the driver’s window will open a small
amount. Press the switch down all the way down
and release it and the window will go down
automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press and
release the top of the switch.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):Your vehicle has a lockout
feature to prevent rear seat passengers from
operating the windows. Press the lockout button,
located with the power window switches, to
turn the feature on and off. When the red band on
the button is showing, the lockout feature is off.
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