2006 CHEVROLET HHR Owners Manual

Page 105 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual ACC (ACCESSORY):This position operates some of
your electrical accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel
and ignition.
R(RUN):This is the position the switch returns to after
you start your engine an

Page 106 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual 3. Place your �nger into the access hole and locate
the plunger.
4. Press and hold the plunger toward the driver’s
door while turning the ignition key to LOCK.
Remove the key.
Have your vehicle serv

Page 107 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the
ignition to START. When the engine starts, let go
of the key. The idle speed will go down as your
engine gets warm.
Your vehicl

Page 108 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual Engine Coolant Heater
If your vehicle has this feature, in very cold weather
0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater
can help. You will get easier starting and better
fuel economy during

Page 109 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual Automatic Transaxle Operation
If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transaxle,
the shift lever is located on the console between
the seats.
There are several different
positions for the automa

Page 110 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift
lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can sh

Page 111 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual Notice:Shifting to a drive gear from NEUTRAL (N)
while the vehicle is moving could damage the
transaxle. Make sure the vehicle is stopped before
shifting from NEUTRAL (N) into a drive gear.
AUTOMATIC

Page 112 of 394

CHEVROLET HHR 2006 1.G Owners Manual Manual Transaxle Operation
This is the shift pattern.
Here is how to operate the manual transaxle:
FIRST (1):Press the clutch pedal and shift into
FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as