2009 CHEVROLET HHR mirror

Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the
tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice
can occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain begins
to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet
ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt
or sand.
Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate
gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under
the tires slick, so there is even less traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too
fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface
under the tires even more.
If the vehicle has theTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-10orEnhanced Traction System (ETS) on
page 4-12, it improves the ability to accelerate on slippery
roads, but slow down and adjust your driving to the road
conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the
traction system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower
speeds.TheAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5improves
vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads, but
apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery road
and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on
otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface
of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay
with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible,
use theRoadside Assistance Program on page 7-7.
To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe:
Turn on theHazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
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It is important that the vehicle does not exceed any of
its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer
Rating or Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure it
is not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh
the vehicle and trailer.
Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires
Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inated to the upper
limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the
Tire-Loading Information label. SeeLoading the Vehicle
on page 4-25. Make sure not to go over the GVW limit for
the vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the
trailer tongue.
Hitches
It is important to have the correct hitch equipment.
Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are
a few reasons why the right hitch is needed.
The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended
for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other
bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted
hitch that does not attach to the bumper.
Will there be any holes in the body of the vehicle
after installing a trailer hitch? If there are, then be
sure to seal the holes later when the hitch is
removed. If the holes are not sealed, deadly carbon
monoxide (CO) from exhaust can get into the vehicle.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-37. Dirt and water
can also enter the vehicle.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the
trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of
the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the
road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Always
leave just enough slack so the rig can turn. Never
allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
A loaded trailer that weighs more than 1,500 lbs
(680 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is
adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so
they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Get to know the rig before setting out for the open road.
Get acquainted with the feel of handling and braking with
the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind
that the vehicle you are driving is now longer and not as
responsive as the vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustments. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the vehicle and trailer moving
and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes are working. This checks
the electrical connection at the same time.
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Fuses Usage
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)
25 Fuse Puller
27 Empty
29 Cigarette Lighter
30 Power Outlet
31 Daytime Running Lamps
32 Empty
33 Emissions
36 Power WindowsFuses Usage
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 Lamps
47 Heated Seat
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
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-106
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-103
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-100
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Finish Damage..........................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-102
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-101
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-106
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-104
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 7-7
Audio System.................................................3-61
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-94
Setting the Clock.........................................3-62
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-96
Audio System(s).............................................3-63
Audio Systems
Radio Reception..........................................3-95
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-94Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-10
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-25
Operation...................................................2-28
B
Battery..........................................................5-38
Electric Power Management..........................3-18
Run-Down Protection...................................3-18
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................6-17
Blind Spot Mirrors...........................................2-41
Bluetooth
®.....................................................3-82
Boost Gage...................................................3-42
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-35
Brakes..........................................................5-35
Antilock....................................................... 4-5
Parking......................................................2-33
System Warning Light..................................3-33
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-22
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Heater...........................................................3-21
Engine Coolant...........................................2-27
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins............................2-55
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-41
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-20
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-21
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-13
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-18
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-26
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Ignition Positions.............................................2-23
Indicator/Warning LIghts
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)...................3-34
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-35
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-61
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Storage Area..............................................2-51
Introduction...................................................... 6-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-39
K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-4
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-54
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-37
Lamps
Daytime Running (DRL)................................3-15
Dome ........................................................3-17
License Plate..............................................5-51
Mirror Reading............................................3-17
Rear Reading.............................................3-17
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-26
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-43
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide........................................2-12
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-17
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Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-50
Mirror Reading Lamps.....................................3-17
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview........................2-39
Blind Spot..................................................2-41
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-39
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-43
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-41
MP3 .............................................................3-74
N
Navigation System, Privacy..............................7-19
Net
Convenience...............................................2-54
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-22
O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Off-Road
Recovery....................................................4-16
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-17
Engine Oil Life System.................................5-21
Pressure Light.............................................3-40
Older Children, Restraints................................1-32
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-47
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-24
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-19
Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-43
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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P
Paint, Damage..............................................5-106
Park
Shifting Into................................................2-34
Shifting Out of............................................2-35
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-36
Parking Brake................................................2-33
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-36
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-31
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-24
Passenger Sensing System......................1-66, 1-72
Passing.........................................................4-16
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-21
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®..................................................3-82
Power
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-108
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-4
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-25
Seat ............................................................ 1-3
Windows....................................................2-17
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................1-31
Pressure Cap.................................................5-32Privacy..........................................................7-18
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID).............7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock...............2-10
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 5-4
R
Racing or Other Competitive Driving..................4-18
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-19
Radio(s)........................................................3-63
Radios
Reception...................................................3-95
Setting the Clock.........................................3-62
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-94
Range Adjustment, Headlamps........................... 1-7
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover............2-52
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-17
Rear Side Cargo Door.....................................2-12
Rear Storage Areas........................................2-51
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)..............................2-44
Rear Window Washer/Wiper.............................3-10
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-39
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-39
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-14
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