2011 Chevrolet HHR Owners Manual

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Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-22 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39 Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-23 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52 Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-29 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-93 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-101 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-102 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-108 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Customer Assistance Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 i-1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and HHR are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20840901 B Second Printing Canadian Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com Index To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. ©2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iii Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Safety Warnings and Symbols Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { WARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” 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 specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) 2 NOTES vi Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 1-1 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Instrument Panel 1-2 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4‑21. B. Cruise Control on page 4‑8 (If Equipped). C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4‑4. D. E. Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5. Windshield Washer on page 4‑6. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3‑46. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4‑24. F. G. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑8 (If Equipped). Electronic Stability Control (ESC). See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5‑6. H. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑27. I. Rear Side Cargo Door Buttons (If Equipped). See Rear Side Cargo Door on page 3‑12. J. Hood Release on page 6‑12. K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38. L. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4‑34. M. Horn on page 4‑3. N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑81 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14. O. P. Audio System(s) on page 4‑52. Q. Climate Control System on page 4‑18. R. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 4‑7. S. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). See Manual Transmission Operation on page 3‑31 and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑28. T. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16 (If Equipped). Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18. U. Fog Lamps on page 4‑13 (If Equipped). V. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4‑3. W. Glove Box on page 3‑46. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. 1-3 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 18 m (60 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door. Press K again within five seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press and hold * or + for approximately one second to open the rear driver or passenger side door. Press L and release to locate the vehicle. 1-4 Press L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press L again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 3‑3 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3‑5. Remote Vehicle Start With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the ignition on and then back off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3‑7. Door Locks From outside the vehicle, unlock the door using either the key or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. From inside, use the manual lock knobs located at the top of the door panel near the window. See Door Locks on page 3‑9. The power door lock switches are on the front doors. Power Door Locks Press the top or bottom of the switch to unlock or lock the doors. For more information see Power Door Locks on page 3‑10 . Liftgate Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad located in the handle above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. See Liftgate on page 3‑12 for more information. 1-5 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seats To adjust the seat: 1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock it. On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on each of the side doors. The driver door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. Press the front of the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see Power Windows on page 3‑17 . 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. See Manual Seats on page 2‑4 for more information. 1-6 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) Power Seats Power Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if available: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front of the seat by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. See Power Seat on page 2‑5 for more information. If available, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of support. See Power Lumbar on page 2‑6 for more information. 1-7 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Reclining Seatbacks 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8 for more information. Second Row Seats To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 1-8 The seatbacks can be folded flat. For detailed instructions for lowering the seatback(s), see Split Folding Rear Seat on page 2‑12. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) Heated Seats If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. For more information see Head Restraints on page 2‑2 and Manual Seats on page 2‑4. Press the button once to turn on the heated seat at the high setting. Both lights below the heated seat symbol turn on. Press the button a second time to change to the low setting. Only the bottom light is on when the low setting is selected. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. See Heated Seats on page 2‑6 for more information. 1-9 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and roof‐rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly. . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑15. . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑19. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑45 . United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑68 for important information. 1-10 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door armrest. Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted by holding the mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind the vehicle. To avoid glare from the headlamps behind you, push the tab, located at the base of the mirror, toward you for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑39. 1. Press the left or right side of the selector, located beneath the control pad, to adjust the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Press the control pad to move the mirror to the desired direction. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. 1-11 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The front and rear dome lamps turn on when any door is opened. To turn on all dome lamps with the doors closed, turn the instrument panel brightness thumbwheel located to the right of the steering wheel and above the radio, completely to the right. Reading Lamps There are reading lamps located on the front and rear dome lamps. To turn the front reading lamps on or off, press the lamp lens. To turn the rear reading lamps on or off, press the button next to the lamp. For more information, see: Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4‑14. . Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4‑14. Steering Wheel Adjustment The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull the lever up to lock in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. 1-12 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) Exterior Lighting The lever is on the left side of the steering column. 5 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; : Turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. O : This position is the momentary Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp System. In Canada, this only works when the vehicles with an automatic transmission are in P (Park) and vehicles with a manual transmission have the parking brake set and the vehicle is not moving. For more information, see: . Headlamps on page 4‑11. Fog Lamps on page 4‑13. . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4‑12. . Automatic Headlamp System on page 4‑12. 1-13 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) Windshield Wiper/Washer 8: Single wipe, move the lever to z and then release it. Several wipes, hold lever on z longer. Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the lever until the washers begin. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The windshield wiper lever is on the right side of the steering wheel. 1 : Fast wipes. 6 : Slow wipes. &: Sets a delay between wipes. 6 : When the lever is in the delay position, turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. During intermittent wiping mode, the delay cycle time is sensitive to vehicle speed. As the vehicle speed increases the delay cycle time decreases and wiper movement occurs more frequently. 9: Turns the windshield wipers off. 1-14 The rear window wiper/washer button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. 5 : Press to turn on the intermittent wiping setting that has a longer delay. Y : Press to wash and wipe the window. Z : Press to turn on an intermittent setting that has a shorter delay. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑5 , Windshield Washer on page 4‑6 , and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 4‑7. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Vehicle Features Radio(s) A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Outside Air F. Air Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control System on page 4‑18. Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 1-15 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) 4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is not available, "No Info" displays. For more information about these and other radio features, see Audio System(s) on page 4‑52 and Radio(s) on page 4‑54. Storing a Favorite Station Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio stations are stored as either favorites or presets. For radios with a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any combination of AM, FM, or XM™ stations. For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered buttons. See Radio(s) on page 4‑54. Setting the Clock To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3) and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. 2. Press O to turn the radio on. 3. Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays. 4. Press the softkey located below any one of the 5. tabs that you want to change. Increase or decrease the time or date by turning f clockwise or counterclockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4‑53 . Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service. 1-16 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) For more information, refer to: . www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) . www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s) on page 4‑54 . Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) This vehicle may have an auxiliary input jack and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players, CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or the USB port depending on the audio system. Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the portable player. See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4‑54. Steering Wheel Controls If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted using the controls on the right side of the steering wheel. e + / e − : Increases or decreases volume. w / x : Press to change radio stations, select tracks on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an iPod® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with the OnStar® or Bluetooth systems. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑81. 1-17 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1) Bluetooth® For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑73. Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems and enables access to the personalization menu. The DIC buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. INFO: Press to scroll through the vehicle information displays. r : Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a warning message. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑38. 1-18 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. These features include: . Oil Life Reset . Units . RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback . Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4‑46. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel. J: Press to turn the cruise control system on and off. The indicator light on the button comes on when the cruise control is on and goes off when the cruise control is turned off. RES+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate. SET−: Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4‑8. 1-19 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1) Storage Compartments Vehicles with a panel/cargo cover feature can be adjusted into four positions. Place the panel lower position for additional cargo space above it. Place the panel in the upper position to conceal the cargo area. There is also a center position and a sideways position that allows access to the rear cargo area. For more information, see Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover on page 3‑48. 1-20 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel below the climate controls and at the rear of the center console. There may be another outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. Remove the cover to access and replace when not in use. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16 and Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on page 4‑18. Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off traction control, press and release d on the instrument panel. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑41. . Press and release the button again to turn on traction control. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5‑8. 1-21 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. To turn off both traction control and Electronic Stability Control, press and hold d until F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message displays. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑41. . Press and release the button again to turn on both systems. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 5‑6. 1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure. The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6‑58 and Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑59. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6‑73 for complete operating information. If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire, see Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑80. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press the information and reset buttons on the Driver Information Center (DIC) at the same time to enter the personalization menu. 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/OFF. For vehicles with the 2.2L (VIN Code V) or 2.4L (VIN Code B) engines, you can also reset the system as follows: 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN with the engine off. 2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, then start the engine. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6‑20. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6‑7 . For all other vehicles, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6‑6. 1-23 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1) Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. . When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped. . Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. . Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . Combine several trips into a single trip. . Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size. Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Battery This vehicle has a maintenance free battery located in the cargo area. Access to the battery is not necessary to jump start the vehicle. There are positive (+) and negative (−) terminals in the engine compartment. See Battery on page 6‑35 and Jump Starting on page 6‑36 . 1-24 Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7 for more information. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have an active OnStar subscription, press the Q button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.chevyownercenter.com (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) OnStar® For vehicles with an active OnStar subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built‐in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar Advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : Push this blue button to connect to a specially trained OnStar Advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency Advisors. X : Push this button for hands‐free, voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for Hands‐Free Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation. Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push Q to speak with an OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1-25 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1) For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service is subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Glove Box Kit. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network. Not all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles at all times. OnStar service can’t work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area, and the wireless service provider has coverage, network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar's service. Service involving location information about your vehicle can’t work unless GPS signals are available, unobstructed, and compatible with the OnStar hardware. The vehicle has to have a working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. OnStar service may not work if the OnStar equipment isn’t properly installed or you haven’t maintained it and your vehicle is in good working order and in compliance with all government regulations. If you try to add, connect, or modify any equipment or software in your vehicle, OnStar service may not work. Other problems OnStar can’t control may prevent service to you, such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system design and architecture of your vehicle, damage to important parts of your vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑18 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4‑81 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. 1-26 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar Advisor cannot be heard. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Push the Q button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light appears), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push the Q button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. OnStar® If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system may also record data in crash or near crash-like situations. The OnStar Terms and Conditions provides information on data collection and use and is available in the OnStar Glove Box Kit, at www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by pushing Q and speaking to an Advisor. 1-27 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1) 2 NOTES 1-28 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Seat Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Power Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Passenger Folding Seatback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Split Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 Infants and Young Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-45 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-53 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-60 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-64 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-66 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-68 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-74 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74 Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Checking the Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-76 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-77 2-1 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. 2-2 Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seat has headrests that can be adjusted up and down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. 2-3 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) Front Seats Manual Seats { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. To adjust the seat: 1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock it. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. 2-4 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Seat Height Adjuster Power Seat If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the driver seat. To adjust a power seat, if available: . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front of the seat by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8 . 2-5 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) Power Lumbar Heated Seats { WARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat. If available, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. Release the control when the seatback reaches the desired level of support. 2-6 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (7,1) If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. Press the button once to turn on the heated seat at the high setting. Both lights below the heated seat symbol turn on. Press the button a second time to change to the low setting. Only the bottom light is on when the low setting is selected. Press the button a third time to turn the heated seat off. The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off. Press the button to use the heated seats after the vehicle is re‐started. 2-7 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (8,1) Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Passenger Recliner Lever Shown, Driver Similar To recline a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-8 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (9,1) { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-9 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (10,1) { WARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. 2-10 Do not have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (11,1) Passenger Folding Seatback { WARNING: If you fold the seatback forward to carry longer objects, such as skis, be sure any such cargo is not near an airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object toward a person. This could cause severe injury or even death. Secure objects away from the area in which an airbag would inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 2‑63 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑23. { WARNING: Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Remove or secure all items before driving. To fold the seatback: 1. Move the front passenger seat rearward to allow room to fold the seatback forward. See Manual Seats on page 2‑4 for more information. The head restraint may need to be removed if the seat cannot be moved fully rearward. If removing the head restraint, store it so that it will not move while the vehicle is in motion. 2. Place the seatback in the upright position. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2‑8 for more information. 3. Pull up on either lever on the rear of the seatback. Fold the seatback forward until it disengages. 4. Continue folding the seatback forward until it is completely folded. Pull up on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 2-11 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (12,1) To raise the seatback to the upright position: 1. Pull up on either lever. 2. Push the seatback up and to the rear until it locks in place. { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat On vehicles with a rear seat, the seatbacks can be folded flat. To lower the rear seatback(s): 1. Move the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in an upright position so it does not interfere with folding the rear seatback forward. 2. Open the rear door while the vehicle is parked. 3. The rear head restraint may need to be removed if it interferes with the front seat when the front seat is moved back in place. If removed, store the head restraint where it cannot move while the vehicle is in motion. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2-12 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (13,1) 4. Move the safety belt out of the way before lowering the seatback. Do not let the safety belt get caught between the seatback and seat cushion as the seatback is folded. 5. Pull up on the knob located on the top of the seatback on the outboard side to release the seatback. 2-13 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (14,1) 1. Lift the seatback up and push rearward until you hear a click. Keep the safety belt clear of the seat and not twisted. The release knob on the top of the seatback has a red ring. If the seatback is not fully latched this ring will be visible. Push on the seatback until the ring is not visible. { WARNING: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always pull forward on the top of the seatback at the area of the latch to be sure it is locked. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. To raise the rear seatback(s): { WARNING: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. 2-14 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (15,1) Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. { WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in the vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑25 for additional information. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. 2-15 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (16,1) After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 2-16 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (17,1) Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-17 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (18,1) or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 2-18 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (19,1) Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 2‑34 or Infants and Young Children on page 2‑38 . Follow those rules for everyone's protection. It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. 2-19 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (20,1) Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 2-20 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (21,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. 2-21 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (22,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 2-22 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (23,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle the belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. 2-23 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (24,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if the belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. A: The belt is over an armrest. 2-24 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (25,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 2-25 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (26,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. A: The belt is behind the body. 2-26 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (27,1) Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 2-27 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (28,1) Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. 2-28 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2‑34. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for use and important safety information. 4. Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (29,1) 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. 2-29 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (30,1) Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑19. Push down on the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up by pushing the release button up on the shoulder belt guide. After the height adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pressing the release button to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash and rear events. Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, They will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 2‑77. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head. 2-30 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (31,1) Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip. 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 2-31 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (32,1) { WARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2-32 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (33,1) Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. 2-33 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (34,1) Child Restraints Older Children Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. 2-34 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (35,1) . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28 for more information. If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat. . Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑28. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. 2-35 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (36,1) In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. { WARNING: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time. 2-36 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (37,1) { WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 2-37 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (38,1) Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. { WARNING: Never do this. Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. { WARNING: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. 2-38 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (39,1) WARNING: (Continued) It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. { WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. (Continued) 2-39 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (40,1)

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