fuel additives CHEVROLET HHR 2007 1.G Owners Manual

Service........................................................ 289
Accessories and Modications................... 289
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 290
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 290
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 291
Fuel............................................................. 291
Gasoline Octane........................................ 291
Gasoline Specications.............................. 292
California Fuel........................................... 292
Additives................................................... 292
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 293
Filling the Tank......................................... 294
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 296
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 296
Hood Release........................................... 297
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 298
Engine Oil................................................. 299
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 302
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 304
Automatic Transaxle Fluid......................... 305
Manual Transaxle Fluid............................. 305
Hydraulic Clutch........................................ 306
Engine Coolant.......................................... 306Pressure Cap............................................ 309
Engine Overheating................................... 309
Cooling System......................................... 312
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 316
Brakes...................................................... 317
Battery...................................................... 320
Jump Starting............................................ 320
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 327
Bulb Replacement....................................... 330
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 330
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps....................................... 330
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ... 331
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 332
License Plate Lamp................................... 334
Replacement Bulbs................................... 334
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 335
Tires............................................................ 336
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 337
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 340
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 344
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 345
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Gasoline Specications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM
specication D 4814 in the United States or
CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may
contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). General Motors recommends against the
use of gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives
on page 292for additional information.
California Fuel
If your vehicle is certied to meet California
Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on
fuels that meet California specications. See
the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is
not available in states adopting California
emissions standards, your vehicle will operate
satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal
specications, but emission control system
performance may be affected. The malfunction
indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may
fail a smog-check test.SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 188.If
this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for
diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is
caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may
not be covered by your warranty.
Additives
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United
States are now required to contain additives
that will help prevent engine and fuel system
deposits from forming, allowing your emission
control system to work properly. In most cases,
you should not have to add anything to your fuel.
However, some gasolines contain only the
minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency regulations.
To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean,
or if your vehicle experiences problems due to
dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is
advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Also,
your dealer has additives that will help correct
and prevent most deposit-related problems.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 289
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 169
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle....................................................... 89
Additives, Fuel............................................ 292
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 380
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 304
Air Conditioning........................................... 170
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 182
Readiness Light....................................... 181
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 423
Airbag System............................................... 71
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 89
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 79
Passenger Sensing System....................... 82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 88
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 79
What Will You See After an Airbag
Inates?................................................. 80
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 77
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 74
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 236Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 236
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 243
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 186
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 375
Care of Safety Belts................................ 373
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 377
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 374
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 370
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 371
Finish Care.............................................. 374
Finish Damage......................................... 377
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 372
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 376
Tires........................................................ 376
Underbody Maintenance........................... 377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 378
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 373
Weatherstrips........................................... 373
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 375
Ashtray(s).................................................... 170
Audio System(s).......................................... 206
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 234
Care of Your CD Player........................... 235
Care of Your CDs.................................... 235
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Fuel............................................................ 291
Additives.................................................. 292
California Fuel.......................................... 292
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 296
Filling Your Tank...................................... 294
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 293
Gage....................................................... 193
Gasoline Octane...................................... 291
Gasoline Specications............................ 292
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 383
Floor Console Fuse Block........................ 381
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 381
Windshield Wiper..................................... 380
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Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 188
Fuel......................................................... 193
Speedometer........................................... 179
Tachometer.............................................. 179
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 291
Specications........................................... 292
Glove Box................................................... 143
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 417
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Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 154
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp
Aiming..................................................... 327
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 380
Headlamps.................................................. 163
Automatic Headlamp System.................... 165
Bulb Replacement.................................... 330
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 164
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 156
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 330
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 330
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 156
On Reminder........................................... 164
Wiper Activated........................................ 164
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater......................................................... 170
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................ 9
Highbeam On Light..................................... 193
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 261
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 262
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 296
Release................................................... 297
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