mirror CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G User Guide

Mirror Reading Lamps
Your vehicle may have reading lamps on the
rearview mirror. Push the button to turn the reading
lamps on and off. The reading lamps will
automatically come on when a door is open.
Rear Reading Lamps
Push the lens to turn the reading lamps on
and off.
Electric Power Management
The vehicle has Electric Power Management
(EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for
best performance and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the
voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge
back in. When the state of charge is high, the
voltage is lowered slightly to prevent overcharging.
If the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or voltage
display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you
may see the voltage move up or down. This is
normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be
displayed.The battery can be discharged at idle if the
electrical loads are very high. This is true for all
vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator)
may not be spinning fast enough at idle to
produce all the power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when several of the
following loads are on: headlamps, high beams,
fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate
control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine
cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the
battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to generate
more power, whenever needed.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery saver feature designed
to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp is left on and the ignition
is turned off, the battery rundown protection
system will automatically turn the lamp off after
20 minutes. This will avoid draining the battery.
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Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and
lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might
indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your
pass. A broken center line usually indicates it is
all right to pass, providing the road ahead is
clear. Never cross a solid line on your side of
the lane or a double solid line, even if the road
seems empty of approaching traffic.
Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to
pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For
one thing, following too closely reduces your
area of vision, especially if you are following a
larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate
space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or
stops. Keep back a reasonable distance.
When it looks like a chance to pass is coming
up, start to accelerate but stay in the right lane
and do not get too close. Time your move so
you will be increasing speed as the time comes
to move into the other lane. If the way is clear to
pass, you will have a running start that more
than makes up for the distance you would lose
by dropping back. And if something happens to
cause you to cancel your pass, you need only
slow down and drop back again and wait for
another opportunity.
If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow
vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that
someone is not trying to pass you as you pull
out to pass the slow vehicle. Remember to
glance over your shoulder and check the
blind spot.
Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your
shoulder, and start your left lane change signal
before moving out of the right lane to pass.
When you are far enough ahead of the passed
vehicle to see its front in your vehicle’s inside
mirror, activate the right lane change signal and
move back into the right lane. Remember that
your vehicle’s passenger side outside mirror is
convex. The vehicle you just passed may seem
to be farther away from you than it really is.
Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time
on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing
the next vehicle.
Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too
rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not
ashing, it may be slowing down or starting
to turn.
If you are being passed, make it easy for the
following driver to get ahead of you. Perhaps
you can ease a little to the right.
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While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or
braking, including reducing vehicle speed by
shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide. You may not realize the
surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Learn to recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed snow on the road to
make a mirrored surface — and slow down when
you have any doubt.
If you have the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS),
remember: It helps avoid only the braking skid. If
you do not have ABS, then in a braking skid,
where the wheels are no longer rolling, release
enough pressure on the brakes to get the wheels
rolling again. This restores steering control.
Push the brake pedal down steadily when you
have to stop suddenly. As long as the wheels are
rolling, you will have steering control.Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, you may need
to slow down and keep more space between
you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only so
much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe
place and rest.
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The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.
Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers
are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks
a smooth traffic ow. Treat the left lane on
a freeway as a passing lane.
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads
to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the
freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you
should begin to check traffic. Try to determine
where you expect to blend with the ow. Try to
merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed.
Switch on your turn signal, check your mirrors, and
glance over your shoulder as often as necessary.
Try to blend smoothly with the traffic ow.
Once you are on the freeway, adjust your speed
to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it
is slower. Stay in the right lane unless you want
to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then
use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly
over your shoulder to make sure there is not
another vehicle in your blind spot.Once you are moving on the freeway, make
certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Expect to move slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the
proper lane well in advance. If you miss your
exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and
back up. Drive on to the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite
sharply. The exit speed is usually posted.
Reduce your speed according to your
speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After
driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may
tend to think you are going slower than you
actually are.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If
you must start when you are not fresh — such
as after a day’s work — do not plan to make too
many miles that rst part of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily
drive in.
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Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it
serviced and maintained, it is ready to go. If it needs
service, have it done before starting out. Of course,
you will nd experienced and able service experts
in GM dealerships all across North America. They
will be ready and willing to help if you need it.
Here are some things you can check before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Is the reservoir
full? Are all windows clean inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:Have you
checked all levels?
Lamps:Are they all working? Are the lenses
clean?
Tires:They are vitally important to a safe,
trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough
for long-distance driving? Are the tires
all inated to the recommended pressure?
Weather Forecasts:What is the weather
outlook along your route? Should you
delay your trip a short time to avoid a major
storm system?
Maps:Do you have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Is there actually such a condition as highway
hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch of road
with the same scenery, along with the hum of the
tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the
rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make
you sleepy. Do not let it happen to you! If it does,
your vehicle can leave the road in less than a
second, and you could crash and be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with
a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead
and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap, get
some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of
experience. Before setting out for the open road,
you will want to get to know your rig. Acquaint
yourself with the feel of handling and braking with
the added weight of the trailer. And always
keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is
now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer
moving and then apply the trailer brake controller
by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
This lets you check your electrical connection at
the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure
that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any
trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead
as you would when driving your vehicle without
a trailer. This can help you avoid situations
that require heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You will need more passing distance up ahead
when you are towing a trailer. And, because
the vehicle is a good deal longer, you will need to
go much farther beyond the passed vehicle
before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one
hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left,
just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to the right. Always
back up slowly and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
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Fuses Usage
4 Body Control Module 3
5 Starting System
6 Body Control Module 2
7 Empty
8 Empty
9Air Conditioning
Clutch Diode
10 Liftgate, Sunroof
11 Empty
12 Empty
13 Fuel Pump
20 Rear Wiper
21 Mirror
22 Air Conditioning
23 Heated Seats (Option)
25 Fuse Puller
27 Empty
29 Cigarette LighterFuses Usage
30 Power Outlet
31 Daytime Running Lamps
32 Empty
33 Emissions
36 Empty
37 Power Seat (Option)
40 Cooling Fan
41 Engine Control Module
42 Empty
43 Engine Control Module, Transaxle
44 Anti-lock Brake System (Option)
45 Injectors, Ignition Module
46 Park, Neutral
47 Heated Seat, Back-up Lamps
49 Windshield Washer Pump
53 Fog Lamps (Option)
56 Audio
57 Anti-lock Brake System (Option)
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Horn............................................................ 154
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 306
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Ignition Positions......................................... 116
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 46
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 344
Instrument Panel
Overview.................................................. 152
Storage Area............................................ 143
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness................................................ 166
Cluster..................................................... 178
J
Jump Starting.............................................. 320
K
Keyless Entry System................................... 97
Keys............................................................. 95
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 337
Lamps
Battery Run-Down Protection................... 168
Dome....................................................... 167
Electric Power Management..................... 168
Fog .......................................................... 166
Mirror Reading......................................... 168
Rear Reading.......................................... 168
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 56
License Plate Lamps................................... 334
Liftgate........................................................ 106
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 181
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 186
Brake System Warning............................. 185
Charging System..................................... 184
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 187
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
Warning Light....................................... 187
Fog Lamp................................................ 193
Highbeam On.......................................... 193
Malfunction Indicator................................ 188
Oil Pressure............................................. 192
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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
M
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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