2008 CHEVROLET HHR engine

Changing a Flat Tire (Vehicles with
spare tire)
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage by
driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in
PARK (P), or shift a manual transmission to
FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
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CAUTION: (Continued)
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears
on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel,
on the driver side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-125for your vehicle’s
engine code.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label
has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery, even
if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-70.
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses in the fuse
block. An electrical overload will cause the lamps to turn
off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows.
When the current load is too heavy, the fuse opens
protecting the circuit until the problem is xed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and do not have
a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle
that you can get along without — like the radio or
cigarette lighter — and use its fuse if it is the correct
amperage. Replace it as soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the oor
console fuse block and the engine compartment
fuse block.
There are also one or two fuses located at the back of
the vehicle near the battery.
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Fuses Usage
1 Fuse Puller
2 Empty
3 Empty
4 Empty
5 Empty
6 Amplier
7 Cluster
8 Ignition Switch, PASS-Key
®III+
9 Stoplamp
10Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning, PASS-Key
®III+
11 Empty
12 Spare
13 Airbag
14 Spare
15 Windshield Wiper
16 Climate Control System, Ignition
17 Window Retained Accessory Power
18 Empty
Fuses Usage
19Electric Power Steering, Steering
Wheel Control
20 Sunroof
21 Spare
22 Empty
23 Audio System
24 XM Radio™, OnStar™
25Engine Control Module,
Transmission Control Module
26 Door Locks
27 Interior Lights
28 Steering Wheel Control Illumination
29 Power Windows
Relays Usage
30 Climate Control System
31 Empty
32 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The underhood fuse block is located on the driver side
of the engine compartment. Lift the cover to access
the fuse/relay block.
Notice:Spilling liquid on any electrical components
on your vehicle may damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical component.
Fuses Usage
1 Electric Power Steering
2 Rear Defogger
3 Empty
4 Body Control Module 3
5 Starting System
6 Body Control Module 2
7Rear Power Plug (Panel Van Only),
Cooling Fan (SS only)
8 Empty
9 Air Conditioning Clutch Diode
10 Liftgate, Sunroof
11 Empty
12 Rear Power Outlet (Panel Van Only)
13 Fuel Pump
20 Rear Wiper
21 Mirror
22 Air Conditioning
23 Heated Seats (Option)
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Fuses Usage
25 Fuse Puller
27 Empty
29 Cigarette Lighter
30 Power Outlet
31 Daytime Running Lamps
32 Empty
33 Emissions
36 Power Windows (Turbo Only)
37 Power Seat (Option)
40 Cooling Fan
41 Engine Control Module
42 Cam Phaser (Turbo Only)
43Engine Control Module,
Transmission
44 Antilock Brake System (Option)
45 Injectors, Ignition Module
46 Backup LampsFuses Usage
47 Heated Seat (Option)
49 Windshield Washer Pump
53 Fog Lamps (Option)
56Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM)
57 Antilock Brake System (Option)
58 Windshield Wiper Diode
59 Windshield Wiper
60 Horn
61 Antilock Brake System (Option)
62 Instrument Panel, Ignition
63 Driver Side High-Beam
64 Canister Vent
65 Driver Side Low-Beam
66 Passenger Side Low-Beam
67 Passenger Side High-Beam
69 Parking Lamps
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Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toMaintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-14for more information.
ApplicationCapacities
English Metric
Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134aFor the air conditioning system refrigerant charge
amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under
the hood. See your dealer/retailer for more information.
Cooling System
2.0L Engine 9.2 qt 8.7 L
2.2L Engine 7.4 qt 7.0 L
2.4L Engine Manual 8.7 qt 8.2 L
2.4L Engine Automatic 8.5 qt 8.0 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Fuel Tank 16.2 gal 61.3 L
Transaxle, Automatic (Complete Drain and Rell) 6.9 qt 6.5 L
Transaxle, Manual with 2.0L Engine
(Complete Drain and Rell)2.0 qt 1.9 L
Transaxle, Manual with 2.2L or 2.4L Engine
(Complete Drain and Rell)1.7 qt 1.6 L
Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140Y
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ll to the appropriate level, as recommended in this
manual.
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Engine Specications
Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spark Plug Gap
2.0L L4 XAutomatic
Manual0.035 in (0.90 mm)
2.2L L4 DAutomatic
Manual0.040 in (1.01 mm)
2.4L L4 PAutomatic
Manual0.040 in (1.01 mm)
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