engine coolant CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

If no coolant is visible in the coolant recovery tank,
add coolant at the pressure cap as follows:
{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot
cooling system can blow out and burn
you badly. They are under pressure, and if
you turn the pressure cap — even a
little — they can come out at high speed.
Never turn the cap when the cooling
system, including the pressure cap, is hot.
Wait for the cooling system and pressure
cap to cool if you ever have to turn the
pressure cap.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can
boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is
set for the proper coolant mixture. With
plain water or the wrong mixture, your
engine could get too hot but you would
not get the overheat warning. Your engine
could catch re and you or others could
be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
®coolant.
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Notice:In cold weather, water can freeze and
crack the engine, radiator, heater core and
other parts. Use the recommended coolant and
the proper coolant mixture.
{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on
hot engine parts. Coolant contains
ethylene glycol and it will burn if the
engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill
coolant on a hot engine.1. You can remove the
pressure cap when
the cooling system,
including the
pressure cap and
upper radiator hose,
is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure
cap slowly
counterclockwise.
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left to
be vented.
2. Then keep turning the pressure cap and
remove it.
3. Add the proper DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture
to the coolant ll port, up to the base of the
port. SeeEngine Coolant on page 306
for more information about the proper coolant
mixture.
4. Rinse or wipe any spilled coolant from the
engine and the compartment.
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5. Then ll the coolant recovery tank to the
COLD FILL line.
6. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery
tank, but leave the pressure cap off.
7. Start the engine and let it run until you can
feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
8. By this time, the coolant level inside the
radiator ller port may be lower. If the
level is lower, add more of the proper
DEX-COOL
®coolant mixture through the ll
port until the level reaches the base of
the ll port.
9. Then replace the pressure cap. At any time
during this procedure, if coolant begins to
ow out of the ll port, reinstall the pressure
cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight
and fully seated.
10. When the engine has cooled, check the
coolant in the coolant recovery tank. The level
in the coolant recovery tank should be at
the COLD FILL line when the engine is cold.
Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use
When you need windshield washer uid, be sure
to read the manufacturer’s instructions before
use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area
where the temperature may fall below freezing,
use a uid that has sufficient protection against
freezing.
Adding Washer Fluid
Open the cap with the
washer symbol on it.
Add washer uid
until the tank is full. See
Engine Compartment
Overview on page 298
for reservoir location.
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Notice:
When using concentrated washer uid,
follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for adding water.
Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer
uid. Water can cause the solution to
freeze and damage your washer uid tank
and other parts of the washer system.
Also, water does not clean as well
as washer uid.
Fill your washer uid tank only
three-quarters full when it is very cold.
This allows for expansion if freezing
occurs, which could damage the tank if it
is completely full.
Do not use engine coolant (antifreeze) in
your windshield washer. It can damage
your washer system and paint.
Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 298for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst
is that the brake uid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When
new linings are put in, the uid level goes back
up. The other reason is that uid is leaking out of
the brake system. If it is, you should have your
brake system xed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or
will not work at all.
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Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 299. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 302.An Emission Control Service.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter. If necessary, replace lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 304.See footnote (k).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 345and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month
on page 399.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services”
in this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Replace passenger compartment air lter.See footnote (l).•
Inspect throttle system.See footnote (g).•
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(h)Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if
the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of
these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid and filter do not require
changing.
(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This
service can be complex; you should have
your dealer perform this service. See Engine
Coolant on page 306 for what to use. Inspect
hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,
and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling
system and pressure cap.
(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate
a problem. Have the system inspected and
repaired and the fluid level checked. Add fluid
if needed.(k)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
inspect the filter at each engine oil change.
(l)If you drive regularly under dusty conditions,
the filter may require replacement more often.
(m)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive
cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if
necessary.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be
performed at the intervals specied to help
ensure the safety, dependability, and emission
control performance of your vehicle. Your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer can assist you with
these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at
once. Whenever any uids or lubricants are added
to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper
ones, as shown inRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 403.
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At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks
at each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 299for
further details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure
to keep your engine oil at the proper level
can cause damage to your engine not covered
by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. See
Engine Coolant on page 306for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in
the windshield washer uid reservoir and add the
proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make
sure they are inated to the correct pressures. Do
not forget to check the spare tire. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 344. Check to
make sure the spare tire is stored securely.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 355.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage
highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System
service notication. Check the tires for wear
and, if necessary, rotate the tires. SeeTire
Inspection and Rotation on page 345.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication may be obtained from
your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 299.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 306.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual
TransaxleManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL).................................. 331
Chains, Tire................................................. 353
Charging System Light................................ 184
Check
Engine Light............................................ 188
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 296
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 377
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 46
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children............................................ 56
Older Children........................................... 43
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 63
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 66
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 53
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 170
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 375
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 374
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 371
Finish Care.............................................. 374
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 370Cleaning (cont.)
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 372
Tires........................................................ 376
Underbody Maintenance........................... 377
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 373
Weatherstrips........................................... 373
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 375
Climate Control System............................... 170
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment........... 175
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 174
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 306
Collision Damage Repair............................. 424
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 39
Compact Spare Tire.................................... 369
Compass............................................134, 136
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 111
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 242
Convenience Net......................................... 147
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 188
Engine Temperature Warning Light........... 187
Heater, Engine......................................... 121
Cooling System........................................... 312
Cruise Control............................................. 160
Cupholder(s)................................................ 143
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E
Electric Power Management........................ 168
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment................................... 380
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 383
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 381
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 381
Headlamp Wiring..................................... 380
Power Windows and Other Power
Options................................................. 380
Windshield Wiper Fuses........................... 380
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...................................... 304
Battery..................................................... 320
Check and Service Engine Soon Light..... 188
Coolant.................................................... 306
Coolant Heater......................................... 121
Coolant Temperature Gage...................... 188
Coolant Temperature Warning Light.......... 187
Drive Belt Routing.................................... 406
Engine Compartment Overview................ 298
Exhaust................................................... 132
Oil ........................................................... 299
Oil Life System........................................ 302
Overheating............................................. 309
Starting.................................................... 119Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ................ 246
Warning Light........................................... 187
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 167
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 423
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 42
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 304
Finish Damage............................................ 377
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 236
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 154
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 156
Flat Tire...................................................... 354
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 355
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 365
Fluid
Automatic Transaxle................................. 305
Manual Transaxle..................................... 305
Windshield Washer.................................. 316
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 193
Fog Lamps.................................................. 166
Folding Rear Seat......................................... 17
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 14
Front Console Storage Area........................ 143
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