2006 CHEVROLET HHR Owners Manual

If the LATCH system was being used during a more
severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH
system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt
or LATCH system was not being used at the time of
the collision.
If an airbag inates, you will need to replace airbag
system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier
in this section.
If the airbags inate you will also need to replace the
driver and front passenger’s safety belt retractor
assembly. Be sure to do so. Then the new retractor
assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision.After a crash you may need to replace the driver and
front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies, even
if the airbags have not deployed. The driver and
front passenger’s safety belt retractor assemblies
contain the safety belt pretensioners. Have your safety
belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been
in a collision, or if your airbag readiness light stays on
after you start your vehicle or while you are driving.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on page 3-28.
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✍NOTES
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Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks............................................2-10
Door Locks..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks........................................2-10
Delayed Locking...........................................2-11
Automatic Door Lock.....................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-12
Liftgate........................................................2-13
Windows........................................................2-16
Power Windows............................................2-17
Sun Visors...................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+............................................2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Operation..............................2-20Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-21
Ignition Positions..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-24
Starting the Engine.......................................2-24
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-26
Automatic Transaxle Operation.......................2-27
Manual Transaxle Operation...........................2-30
Parking Brake..............................................2-32
Shifting Into Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park (P)
(Automatic Transaxle)................................2-35
Parking Your Vehicle.....................................2-35
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-36
Engine Exhaust............................................2-36
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-37
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass........................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror with OnStar
®, Compass
and Temperature Display............................2-40
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-42
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-42
OnStar
®System.............................................2-43Storage Areas................................................2-45
Glove Box...................................................2-45
Cupholder(s)................................................2-45
Instrument Panel Storage Area.......................2-45
Floor Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Rear Storage Area........................................2-45
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover..........2-46
Roof Rack System........................................2-48
Convenience Net..........................................2-49
Sunroof.........................................................2-49
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons. They
could operate the power windows or other
controls or even make the vehicle move. The
children or others could be badly injured or
even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
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One key is used for the
ignition and the driver’s
door lock.
The key has a transponder in the key head that
matches a decoder in the vehicle’s steering column.
If a replacement key or any additional keys are needed,
you must purchase it from your dealer.
Keep the bar code tag that came with the original keys.
Give this tag to your dealer if you need a new key made.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,
you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance.
SeeRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-6for
more information.Remote Keyless Entry System
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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At times you may notice a decrease in operating range.
This is normal for any remote keyless entry system.
If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand
closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this:
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See “Battery Replacement” under
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on
page 2-5.
If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or
a qualied technician for service.
Remote Keyless Entry System
Operation
The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked from
about 3 feet (1 m) up to 60 feet (18 m) away with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
The following functions may be available if your vehicle
has the remote keyless entry system:
/(Remote Vehicle Start):If your vehicle has this
feature, you can start the engine from outside the
vehicle. See “Remote Vehicle Start” at the end of this
section for more detailed information.Remote Keyless Entry
with Remote Start
Remote Keyless Entry
without Remote Start
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Q(Lock):Press the lock button to lock all the doors.
The interior lamps will turn off after all of the doors
are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information
Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ash once to
indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the
DIC, the horn will also chirp to indicate locking has
occurred. Pressing the lock button may arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-18.
"(Unlock):Press the unlock button to unlock the
driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within ve
seconds, all remaining doors and the liftgate will unlock.
The interior lamps will come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled
through the DIC, the hazard lamps will ash twice
to indicate unlocking has occurred and if it is dark
outside, the high beams and parking lamps will turn on
and stay on for 20 seconds or until a door is opened.
See LIGHT FLASH and EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS
underDIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-45for
additional information.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):This button may
be used to locate your vehicle. Press and release
this button to activate the vehicle locate feature.The horn will chirp three times and the headlamps and
parking lamps will ash three times. Press and hold
the button for three seconds to sound the panic alarm.
The horn will chirp and the headlamps and parking
lamps will ash for 30 seconds. Press the button again
to cancel the panic alarm.
Programmable Horn Chirp
Through the DIC, you may choose whether or not to
have a horn chirp when you use the remote keyless
entry transmitter to lock or unlock the doors. See “LOCK
HORN” and “UNLOCK HORN” underDIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-45for more information.
Matching Transmitter(s) to
Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can
be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring
any remaining transmitters with you when you go to
your dealer in case they need to be re-coded.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters
matched to it.
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