2006 CHEVROLET HHR hood release

The main components of your instrument panel are the
following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
B. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 3-11.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-25.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-8andWindshield Washer on
page 3-9.
F. Storage Bin. SeeInstrument Panel Storage Area on
page 2-45.
G. Fog Lamps Button (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-16.
H. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
I. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel
Controls. SeeDriver Information Center (DIC) on
page 3-40.
J. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-78.
L. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
M. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-51.
N. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-19.
O. Rear Window Wiper/Washer ControlsRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 3-10.
P. Shift Lever (Manual Shown). SeeManual Transaxle
Operation on page 2-30andAutomatic Transaxle
Operation on page 2-27.
Q. Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). Cigarette
Lighter (If Equipped). SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s)
on page 3-18andAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-18.
R. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator. SeePassenger
Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-29.
S. Hazard Warning Flashers Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
T. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-45.
3-5

Outlet Adjustment
Rotate the outlets and move the outlet vanes to change
the direction of the airow and to open and close the
outlets.
Operation Tips

Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air
inlets at the base of the windshield that may
block the ow of air into your vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood deectors may
adversely affect the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects
to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle more
effectively.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Passenger compartment air, both outside air and
recirculated air, is routed through a passenger
compartment lter. The lter removes certain particles
from the air, including pollen and dust particles.
Reductions in airow, which may occur more quickly in
dusty areas, indicate that the lter needs to be
replaced early.The lter should be replaced as part of routine
scheduled maintenance. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4for replacement intervals. See your
dealer for details on changing the lter. To nd out what
type of lter to use, seeNormal Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
To access the passenger compartment air lter you
must go through the glove box.
1. Open the glove box and remove all articles from the
inside.
2. Release the glove box stops by pushing them both
outward to let the glove box drop open completely.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle...........................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transaxle Fluid..............................5-19
Manual Transaxle Fluid..................................5-19
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-20
Engine Coolant.............................................5-20Pressure Cap...............................................5-23
Engine Overheating.......................................5-23
Cooling System............................................5-25
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-29
Brakes........................................................5-30
Battery........................................................5-32
Jump Starting...............................................5-33
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-38
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-41
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-41
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
and Parking Lamps....................................5-42
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-43
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-44
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-45
Tires..............................................................5-46
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-47
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-49
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-52
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-53
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-54
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the interior hood
release lever with this
symbol on it. It is
located to the left of
the instrument panel
on the driver’s
side of the vehicle.2. Then go to the front of
the vehicle and push
the secondary
hood release lever to
the left. It is located
under the front center
of the grille.
3. After you have partially lifted the hood, gas struts
will automatically take over to lift and hold the
hood in the fully open position.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the ller caps
are on properly. Lower the hood until the lifting force
of the struts is reduced, then release the hood to
latch fully. Check to make sure the hood is
closed and repeat the process if necessary.
5-11

To adjust the vertical aim, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the low-beam
headlamp.
3. Measure the distance from the ground to the aim
dot on the low-beam headlamp. Record the
distance.
4. At the wall or other at surface, measure from the
ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from
Step 3 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall or
at surface the width of the vehicle at the height
of the mark in Step 4.
5-39

Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Manual
TransaxleDEXRON
®-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid. Look for
“Approved for the H-Specication”
on the label.
Automatic
TransaxleDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Manual
Transaxle Shift
LinkageChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Clutch Linkage
Pivot PointsEngine Oil.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in
Canada 992887).
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-38
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-83
Headlamps....................................................3-14
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-15
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-42
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Wiper Activated...........................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-19
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-39
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-24
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-24
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-20
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-36
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-52
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-45
Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-16
Cluster.......................................................3-25
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-33
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
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