climate control CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 17
Safety Belts
............................................ 20
Child Restraints
...................................... 43
Airbag System
........................................ 71
Restraint System Check
......................... 90
Features and Controls
................................ 93
Keys
....................................................... 95
Doors and Locks
.................................. 103
Windows
............................................... 109
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 111
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 115
Mirrors
.................................................. 134OnStar®System
................................... 139
Storage Areas
...................................... 143
Sunroof
................................................ 147
Instrument Panel
....................................... 149
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 152
Climate Controls
................................... 170
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
.... 177
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 194
Audio System(s)
................................... 206
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 237
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 238
Towing
................................................. 274
2007 Chevrolet HHR Owner ManualM
1

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They
use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or information
relating to a specic component, control, message,
gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
5

Power Lumbar
If your vehicle has this feature, the control is
located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat
cushion.
To increase support, press and hold the front of
the control. To decrease support, press and
hold the rear of the control. Keep in mind that as
your seating position changes, as it may during
long trips, so should the position of your lumbar
support. Adjust the seat as needed.
Heated Seats
If your vehicle has this
feature, the driver’s and
passenger’s heated
seat buttons are located
on the climate control
panel below the
fan switch.
Press the button once to turn the heated seat to
the high setting. Both lights below the heated seat
symbol will come on. Press the button a second
time and the heated seat will go to the low setting.
The bottom light will come on to indicate that
the setting is on low. Press the button a third time
to turn the heated seat off.
The heated seat feature will need to be turned on
each time the ignition is turned off and back on
again.
Driver’s side button
shown, Passenger’s
side button similar
10

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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{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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Running the Engine While Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust
into your vehicle. See the earlier caution
underEngine Exhaust on page 132.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let
deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your
vehicle even if the climate control fan is at
the highest setting. One place this can
happen is a garage. Exhaust — with
CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in
a garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
SeeWinter Driving on page 264.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your
vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the parking brake rmly
set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave
your vehicle when the engine is running
unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure your vehicle will not move,
even when you are on fairly level ground,
always set your parking brake and move
the shift lever to PARK (P).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle) on page 128.
If you are parking on a hill and if you are pulling a
trailer, also seeTowing a Trailer (Manual
Transaxle) on page 276orTowing a Trailer
(Automatic Transaxle) on page 277.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 152
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 154
Other Warning Devices............................. 154
Horn.......................................................... 154
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 155
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 155
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 156
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 156
Windshield Wipers..................................... 157
Windshield Washer.................................... 158
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 159
Cruise Control........................................... 160
Headlamps................................................ 163
Wiper Activated Headlamps....................... 164
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 164
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 164
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 165
Fog Lamps................................................ 166
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 166
Dome Lamp.............................................. 167Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 167
Mirror Reading Lamps............................... 168
Rear Reading Lamps................................ 168
Electric Power Management...................... 168
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 168
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 169
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 170
Climate Controls......................................... 170
Climate Control System............................. 170
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 174
Passenger Compartment Air Filter............. 175
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 177
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 178
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 179
Tachometer............................................... 179
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 180
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 180
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 181
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 182
Charging System Light.............................. 184
Section 3 Instrument Panel
149

The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 174.
B. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). See
Cruise Control on page 160.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 155.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 178.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. See
Windshield Wipers on page 157andWindshield
Washer on page 158.
F. Storage Bin. SeeInstrument Panel Storage
Area on page 143.
G. Fog Lamps Button (If Equipped). SeeFog
Lamps on page 166.
H. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 297.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC)
on page 194.
J. Horn. SeeHorn on page 154.K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 234.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 166.
M. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 206.
N. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 170.
O. Rear Window Wiper/Washer ControlsRear
Window Wiper/Washer on page 159.
P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual
Transaxle Operation on page 125and
Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 122.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). Cigarette
Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 169andAshtray(s) and
Cigarette Lighter on page 170.
R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. See
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 182.
S. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 154.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 143.
153

Rear Window Wiper/Washer
The rear window
washer/wiper button is
located on the
instrument panel below
the climate controls.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
5(Delay):Press this side of the button to turn
on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer
delay.
Y(Washer Fluid):Press this button to wash
and wipe the window.
The rear window washer uses the same uid
bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear
window washer will run out of uid before the
windshield washer. If you can wash your
windshield but not your rear windows, check the
uid level.
Z(Rear Wiper):Press this side of the button to
turn on an intermittent setting that has a shorter
delay.
To turn either of the intermittent wiper settings off,
press the opposite side of the button to turn it
to the off position. Pressing the button all the way
down on either side will activate an intermittent
wiper setting.
159

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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