ignition CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G Repair Manual

{CAUTION:
Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with
the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes
will have to do all the work of slowing
down. They could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would then have
poor braking or even none going down a
hill. You could crash. Always have your
engine running and your vehicle in gear
when you go downhill.
Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing to know is this: let your engine do some of
the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when
you go down a steep or long hill.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift
down to a lower gear. The lower gears help
cool your engine and transaxle, and you can
climb the hill better.
Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide
or cut across the center of the road. Drive at
speeds that let you stay in your own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There
could be something in your lane, like a stalled
car or an accident.
You may see highway signs on mountains that
warn of special problems. Examples are long
grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling
rocks area, or winding roads. Be alert to these
and take appropriate action.
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With the proper preparation and equipment, many
vehicles can be towed in these ways. See
“Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following.
Here are some important things to consider before
you do recreational vehicle towing:
What is the towing capacity of the towing
vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle
manufacturer’s recommendations.
How far will you tow? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how long they
can tow.
Do you have the proper towing equipment?
See your dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and equipment
recommendations.
Is your vehicle ready to be towed? Just as
you would prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, you will want to make sure your vehicle is
prepared to be towed. SeeBefore Leaving
on a Long Trip on page 260.
Dinghy Towing
You may dinghy tow your vehicle from the front
following these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
3. Shift your transaxle to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Release the parking brake.
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To prevent the battery from draining while the
vehicle is being towed, remove the following fuse
from the oor console fuse block: 8 (Ignition
Switch, PASS-Key
®III+). SeeFloor Console Fuse
Block on page 381for more information.
Remember to reinstall the fuse once you have
reached your destination.
Notice:If you exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while
towing your vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 65 mph (105 km/h) while towing
your vehicle.
Notice:Towing your vehicle from the rear
could damage it. Also, repairs would not
be covered by the warranty. Never have your
vehicle towed from the rear.
Dolly Towing
Your vehicle cannot be dolly towed, but can be
dinghy towed. See “Dinghy Towing” earlier in this
section.
Notice:Dolly towing your vehicle may cause
damage because of reduced ground
clearance. Always tow your vehicle using the
dinghy towing procedure listed in this
section or put your vehicle on a atbed truck.
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
Do not tow a trailer if your vehicle is equipped
with a manual transaxle.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life
System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change your engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the
system so it can calculate when the next oil
change is required. If a situation occurs where you
change your oil prior to a CHANGE OIL SOON
message being turned on, reset the system.
After changing the engine oil, the system must be
reset as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press the information and reset buttons
on the DIC at the same time to enter the
personalization menu. SeeDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 200.
3. Press the information button to scroll through
the available personalization menu modes
until the DIC display shows OIL-LIFE RESET.
4. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC
display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. This will
tell you the system has been reset.
5. Turn the key to LOCK.If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back
on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil
life system has not reset. Repeat the reset
procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that
may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails
with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil
products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the
ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of
water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place
that collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask your
dealer, a service station, or a local recycling
center for help.
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Notice:If you leave your radio or other
accessories on during the jump starting
procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty.
Always turn off your radio and other
accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles.
Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into
the cigarette lighter or the accessory power
outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are
not needed. This will avoid sparks and help
save both batteries. And it could save
the radio!
4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and
locate the positive (+) and negative (−)
terminal locations on that vehicle.
You will not see the battery of your vehicle
under the hood. It is located in the trunk. You
will not need to access your battery for
jump starting. Your vehicle has a remote
positive (+) and a remote negative (−) jump
starting terminal.The remote positive
terminal is located
under a red tethered
cap on the engine
compartment fuse block.
Remove the cap to
access the terminal.
The remote negative (−)
ground terminal, marked
GND (−), is located at
the front of the
engine compartment on
the driver’s side of
the vehicle.
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Fuses Usage
1 Fuse Puller
2 Empty
3 Empty
4 Empty
5 Empty
Fuses Usage
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch, PASS-Key
®III+
9 Stoplamp
10Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning, PASS-Key
®III+
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Windshield Wiper
16 Climate Control System, Ignition
17 Empty
18 Empty
19Electric Power Steering,
Steering Wheel Control
20 Sunroof
21 Spare
22 Empty
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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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Fuses Usage
58 Windshield Wiper Diode
59 Windshield Wiper
60 Horn
61 Anti-lock Brake System (Option)
62 Instrument Panel, Ignition
63 Driver’s Side High-Beam
64 Canister Vent
65 Driver’s Side Low-Beam
66 Passenger’s Side Low-Beam
67 Passenger’s Side High-Beam
69 Parking Lamps
Relays Usage
14 Rear Defogger Relay
15 Air Conditioning Clutch
16 Empty
17 Rear Wiper
18 Liftgate Release
Relays Usage
19 Fuel Pump
24 Empty
26 Powertrain
28 Daytime Running Lamps
34 Starting System
35 Empty
38 Empty
39 Windshield Washer Pump
48 Rear Windshield Washer
50 Cooling Fan
51 Run, Crank
52 Windshield Wiper
54 Fog Lamps (Option)
55 Horn
68 Parking Lamps
70 Windshield Wipers
71 Headlamp Low-Beam
72 Headlamp High-Beam
An OnStar®mini-fuse is located near the battery
in the rear of the vehicle.
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Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control
System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked
on a level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. SeeParking
Brake on page 127.
Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN,
but do not start the engine. Without applying
the regular brake, try to move the shift
lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact
your GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try
to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever
position.
With an automatic transaxle, the ignition
should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever
is in PARK (P). The ignition key should
come out only in LOCK.
With a manual transaxle, the ignition key
should come out only in LOCK.
Turn the steering wheel to the left and to the right.
It should only lock when turned to the right.
Contact your GM Goodwrench
®dealer if service is
required.
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Horn............................................................ 154
How to Use This Manual................................ 4
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
Hydraulic Clutch.......................................... 306
I
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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