2008 CHEVROLET HHR snow chains

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free your
vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. See
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-26.
If your vehicle has a traction system, it can often
help to free a stuck vehicle. Refer to your vehicle’s
traction system in the Index. If the stuck condition is too
severe for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn
the traction system off and use the rocking method.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you or others
could be injured. The vehicle can overheat,
causing an engine compartment re or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little as possible
and avoid going above 35 mph (55 km/h) as
shown on the speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
seeTire Chains on page 5-74.
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the
area around the front wheels. Turn off any traction
system. SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6,
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 4-9, and
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-10. Then
shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a
forward gear, or with a manual transmission, between
FIRST (1) or SECOND (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning
the wheels as little as possible. To prevent transmission
wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator pedal while you shift, and
press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the
transmission is in gear. By slowly spinning the wheels in
the forward and reverse directions, you will cause a
rocking motion that could free your vehicle. If that does
not get your vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to
be towed out. If your vehicle does need to be towed out,
seeTowing Your Vehicle on page 4-32.
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In many instances, mechanical failures may be covered.
However, any cost for parts and labor for non-warranty
repairs are the responsibility of the driver.
Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to
an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion,
the claims become excessive in frequency or type of
occurrence.
Calling for Assistance
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number of
the vehicle
Odometer reading, Vehicle Identication Number
(VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles operated
on a non-public roadway or highway, nes, impound
towing caused by a violation of local, Municipal, State,
Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting or
changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction
devices.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited
reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue
the Roadside Assistance program at any time without
notication.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact
your dealer/retailer and request an appointment.
By scheduling a service appointment and advising your
service consultant of your transportation needs, your
dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer,
let them know this, and ask for instructions.
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Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
Spare Tire
Compact...................................................5-109
Installing...........................................5-90, 5-101
Removing...................................................5-87
Storing.....................................................5-106
Specications, Capacities...............................5-125
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-10
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-25
Steering........................................................4-13
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-79
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-47
Floor Console Storage Area..........................2-47
Glove Box..................................................2-47
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins.........................2-51
Instrument Panel Storage Area......................2-47
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover.........2-48
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-48
Roof Rack System.......................................2-50
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-26
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-52T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-49
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-60
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-39
Tires.............................................................5-52
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-115
Buying New Tires........................................5-69
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-86
Cleaning...................................................5-116
Compact Spare Tire...................................5-109
Different Size..............................................5-71
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-66
Installing the Spare Tire......................5-90, 5-101
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