2007 Chevrolet Hhr Owner's Manual

2007 Chevrolet Hhr owners manual
Year:
2007
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Hhr
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
2.55 MB

Table of Contents

2007 Chevrolet HHR BookTOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Driver Seat Height Adjuster
9
Power Seat
9
Power Lumbar
10
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
11
Head Restraints
13
Passenger Folding Seatback
14
Rear Seats
17
Split Folding Rear Seat
17
Safety Belts
20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
25
Driver Position
26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
35
Right Front Passenger Position
35
Rear Seat Passengers
36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
39
Safety Belt Pretensioners
42
Safety Belt Extender
42
Child Restraints
43
Older Children
43
Infants and Young Children
46
Child Restraint Systems
49
Where to Put the Restraint
53
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
66
Airbag System
71
Where Are the Airbags?
74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
79
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
80
Passenger Sensing System
82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
88
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
89
Restraint System Check
90
Checking the Restraint Systems
90
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
91
Features and Controls
93
Keys
95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
98
Doors and Locks
103
Door Locks
103
Power Door Locks
104
Delayed Locking
104
Automatic Door Lock
105
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock
105
Rear Door Security Locks
105
Lockout Protection
106
Liftgate
106
Windows
109
Power Windows
110
Sun Visors
111
Theft-Deterrent Systems
111
Content Theft-Deterrent
111
113
Operation
114
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
115
New Vehicle Break-In
115
Ignition Positions
116
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
119
Starting the Engine
119
Engine Coolant Heater
121
Automatic Transaxle Operation
122
Manual Transaxle Operation
125
Parking Brake
127
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
128
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transaxle)
130
Parking Your Vehicle
130
Parking Over Things That Burn
131
Engine Exhaust
132
Running the Engine While Parked
133
Mirrors
134
Manual Rearview Mirror
134
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass
134
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
136
Outside Power Mirrors
138
Outside Convex Mirror
138
OnStar® System
139
Storage Areas
143
Glove Box
143
Cupholder(s)
143
Instrument Panel Storage Area
143
Floor Console Storage Area
143
Rear Storage Area
143
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
144
Roof Rack System
146
Convenience Net
147
Sunroof
147
Instrument Panel
149
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
167
Entry/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
Brake System Warning Light
185
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
186
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
187
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
187
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
188
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
188
Oil Pressure Light
192
Security Light
193
Fog Lamp Light
193
Highbeam On Light
193
Fuel Gage
193
Driver Information Center (DIC)
194
DIC Operation and Displays
195
DIC Warnings and Messages
197
DIC Vehicle Personalization
200
Audio System(s)
206
Setting the Time (Without Date Display)
207
Setting the Time (With Date Display)
208
Radio with CD (Base)
210
Radio with CD (MP3)
215
Using an MP3
226
XM Radio Messages
232
Theft-Deterrent Feature
233
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
234
Radio Reception
234
Care of Your CDs
235
Care of the CD Player
235
Fixed Mast Antenna
236
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
236
Driving Your Vehicle
237
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
238
Defensive Driving
238
Drunken Driving
239
Control of a Vehicle
242
Braking
242
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
243
Braking in Emergencies
245
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
246
Steering
248
Off-Road Recovery
251
Passing
251
Loss of Control
253
Driving at Night
254
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
256
City Driving
258
Freeway Driving
259
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
260
Highway Hypnosis
261
Hill and Mountain Roads
262
Winter Driving
264
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
268
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
269
Loading Your Vehicle
269
Towing
274
Towing Your Vehicle
274
Recreational Vehicle Towing
274
Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle)
276
Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle)
277
Service and Appearance Care
287
Service
289
Accessories and Modifications
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 Specifications
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
306
Pressure 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 Definitions
340
Inflation - Tire Pressure
344
Tire Inspection and Rotation
345
When It Is Time for New Tires
347
Buying New Tires
347
Different Size Tires and Wheels
349
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
350
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
351
Wheel Replacement
352
Tire Chains
353
If a Tire Goes Flat
354
Changing a Flat Tire
355
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
356
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
359
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
365
Compact Spare Tire
369
Appearance Care
370
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
370
Fabric/Carpet
371
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
372
Care of Safety Belts
373
Weatherstrips
373
Washing Your Vehicle
373
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
374
Finish Care
374
Windshield and Wiper Blades
375
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
375
Tires
376
Sheet Metal Damage
376
Finish Damage
377
Underbody Maintenance
377
Chemical Paint Spotting
377
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
378
Vehicle Identification
379
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
379
Service Parts Identification Label
379
Electrical System
380
Add-On Electrical Equipment
380
Headlamp Wiring
380
Windshield Wiper Fuses
380
Power Windows and Other Power Options
380
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
381
Floor Console Fuse Block
381
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
383
Capacities and Specifications
386
Maintenance Schedule
389
Maintenance Schedule
390
Introduction
390
Maintenance Requirements
390
Your Vehicle and the Environment
391
Using the Maintenance Schedule
391
Scheduled Maintenance
393
Additional Required Services
396
Maintenance Footnotes
397
Owner Checks and Services
398
At Each Fuel Fill
399
At Least Once a Month
399
At Least Once a Year
400
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
403
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
405
Engine Drive Belt Routing
406
Maintenance Record
407
Customer Assistance Information
411
Customer Assistance and Information
412
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
412
Online Owner Center
415
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
416
Customer Assistance Offices
416
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
417
Roadside Assistance Program
418
Courtesy Transportation
421
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
423
Collision Damage Repair
424
Reporting Safety Defects
428
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
428
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
429
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
429
Service Publications Ordering Information
430
Index
433

FAQ about the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr Manual

What contains the 2007 Hhr manual?

The Chevrolet Hhr owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Hhr. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Hhr 2007 owner's manual:

  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity
  • Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
  • A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
  • Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage

Where to download the 2007 Chevrolet Hhr Owners Manual?

The Chevrolet Hhr owner manual for the 2007 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Chevrolet Hhr year 2007 free?

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The Chevrolet Hhr (2007) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2007 is available in English.

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