service indicator CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G Owners Manual

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the
airbag status indicator, it means that the
passenger sensing system has turned off the right
front passenger’s frontal airbag. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 82for more on this,
including important safety information.
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights
remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there
may be a problem with the lights or the passenger
sensing system. See your dealer for service.
{CAUTION:
If the off indicator and the airbag
readiness light ever come on together, it
means that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. If this ever happens,
have the vehicle serviced promptly,
because an adult-size person sitting in the
right front passenger seat may not have
the protection of the frontal airbag. See
Airbag Readiness Light on page 181.
Charging System Light
The charging system
light will come on briey
when you turn on the
ignition, and the engine
is not running, as a
check to show you it is
working.
Then it should go out when the engine is started.
If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving,
you may have a problem with the electrical
charging system. Have it checked by your dealer.
Driving while this light is on could drain your
battery.
If you must drive a short distance with the light on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and air conditioner.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Your vehicle has an
engine coolant
temperature gage. With
the ignition turned to
RUN, this gage shows
the engine coolant
temperature.
If the gage pointer moves into the red area, your
engine is too hot. It means that your engine
coolant has overheated.
If you have been operating your vehicle under
normal driving conditions, you should pull off the
road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 309.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation of
the fuel, ignition,
and emission control
systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
a cleaner environment. The check engine light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.
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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may
be available in your area. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specications described earlier.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance of
the emission control system may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp may turn on. If this
occurs, return to your dealer for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you
add uid when your linings are worn, then you will
have too much uid when you get new brake
linings. You should add or remove brake uid, as
necessary, only when work is done on the
brake hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If your vehicle has too much brake uid, it
can spill on the engine. The uid will burn
if the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system.
When your brake uid falls to a low level, your
brake warning light will come on. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 185.
Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the
brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
The sound may come and go or be heard all
the time your vehicle is moving, except when you
are pushing on the brake pedal rmly.
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon the brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear
the brake wear warning sound, have your
vehicle serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out
brake pads could result in costly brake repair.
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Light (cont.)
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 182
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 180
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 180
Security................................................... 193
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 167
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 269
Lockout Protection....................................... 106
Locks
Automatic Door Lock................................ 105
Delayed Locking...................................... 104
Door........................................................ 103
Lockout Protection................................... 106
Power Door............................................. 104
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock..... 105
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 105
Loss of Control........................................... 253
Lumbar
Power Controls.......................................... 10
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 396
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 399
At Least Once a Month............................ 399
At Least Once a Year.............................. 400Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction.............................................. 390
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 397
Maintenance Record................................ 407
Maintenance Requirements...................... 390
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts.... 405
Owner Checks and Services.................... 398
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 403
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 393
Using....................................................... 391
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 391
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 188
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Manual Transaxle
Fluid........................................................ 305
Operation................................................. 125
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 197
Mirror Reading Lamps................................. 168
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
Compass.............................................. 136
Automatic Dimming Rearview with
OnStar®and Compass ......................... 134
Manual Rearview Mirror........................... 134
Outside Convex Mirror............................. 138
Outside Power Mirrors............................. 138
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MP3 ............................................................ 226
MyGMLink.com............................................ 415
N
New Vehicle Break-In.................................. 115
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts..... 405
O
Odometer.................................................... 179
Off-Road Recovery...................................... 251
Oil
Engine..................................................... 299
Pressure Light.......................................... 192
Oil, Engine Oil Life System......................... 302
Older Children, Restraints............................. 43
Online Owner Center................................... 415
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual........ 139
Other Warning Devices................................ 154
Outlet Adjustment........................................ 174
Outlet(s), Accessory Power.......................... 169
Outside
Convex Mirror.......................................... 138
Power Mirrors.......................................... 138
Owner Checks and Services....................... 398
Owners, Canadian.......................................... 3
P
Paint, Damage............................................ 377
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 128
Shifting Out of......................................... 130
Parking
Brake....................................................... 127
Over Things That Burn............................ 131
Parking Your Vehicle................................... 130
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 182
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............... 175
Passenger Sensing System........................... 82
Passing....................................................... 251
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 113
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 114
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 169
Door Locks.............................................. 104
Electrical System..................................... 380
Lumbar Controls........................................ 10
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 119
Seat............................................................ 9
Windows.................................................. 110
Pressure Cap.............................................. 309
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 42
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock......... 105
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