2009 CHEVROLET HHR engine coolant

Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-17.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-27.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-61. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-76.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-67.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil
(2.2L and 2.4L
L4 engines)Engine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute (API) Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol. To
determine the proper viscosity for
your vehicle’s engine, seeEngine
Oil on page 5-17.
Engine Oil
(2.0L L4
engine)The engine requires a special engine
oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M.
Oils meeting this standard can be
identied with the American
Petroleum Institute (API) Certied
for Gasoline Engines starburst
symbol. However, not all synthetic
API oils with the starburst symbol
will meet this GM standard. Look
for and use only an oil that meets
GM Standard GM4718M. For the
proper viscosity, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-17.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine Cooling
System50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-27.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377967,
in Canada 89021320).
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
Transmission
(2.2L and 2.4L
L4 engines)Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
Manual
Transmission
(2.0L L4
engine)Manual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862472,
in Canada 88862473).
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Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-105
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-103
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-100
Finish Care...............................................5-104
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-102
Interior.......................................................5-99
Leather....................................................5-101
Tires........................................................5-106
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-106
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-103
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-104
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-24
Clock, Setting.................................................3-62
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-26
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-13
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-98
Compass.......................................................2-39
Competitive Driving, Racing or Other.................4-18
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-19
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-54Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-27
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-36
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-36
Cooling System..............................................5-26
Courtesy Transportation...................................7-11
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cupholders....................................................2-51
Customer Assistance......................................... 7-6
Offices......................................................... 7-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................... 7-6
Customer Information
Service Publications Ordering Information........
7-17
Customer Satisfaction Procedure........................ 7-2
D
Damage Repair, Collision.................................7-13
Data Recorders
Event.........................................................7-18
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).........................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Differential, Limited-Slip....................................4-13
Disc, MP3......................................................3-74
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-23
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-37
Compartment Overview................................5-14
Coolant......................................................5-27
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-36
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-36
Cooling System...........................................5-26
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-17
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Oil .............................................................5-17
Oil Life System...........................................5-21
Overheating................................................5-32
Starting......................................................2-25
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light.....4-12
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Indicator/
Warning Light.............................................3-34
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-31F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-23
Finish Damage.............................................5-106
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-96
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-94
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-25
Windshield Washer......................................5-34
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-41
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-10
Folding Seatback, Passenger............................. 1-8
Front Console Storage Area.............................2-51
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Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-7
Economy Driving........................................... 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-111
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-108
G
Gage
Speedometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
Gages
Boost.........................................................3-42
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-36
Fuel..........................................................3-42Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-51
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................5-47
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-44
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-108
Headlamps....................................................3-14
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-47
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Range Adjustment......................................... 1-7
Wiper Activated...........................................3-15
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
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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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Lights............................................................3-14
Airbag Readiness........................................3-30
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-34
Brake System Warning.................................3-33
Charging System.........................................3-32
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-36
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active.........4-12
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-41
Highbeam On.............................................3-41
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Oil Pressure...............................................3-40
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator..................3-31
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-29
Security.....................................................3-41
Tire Pressure..............................................3-37
Up-Shift.....................................................3-32
Limited-Slip Differential....................................4-13
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-25
Locks
Automatic Door Lock....................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door ........................................................... 2-9
Lockout Protection.......................................2-12
Power Door .................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Unlock............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-11Loss of Control...............................................4-16
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-43
Lumbar
Power Controls............................................. 1-4
M
Maintenance
Footnotes..................................................... 6-8
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-7
At Each Fuel Fill........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month................................6-10
At Least Once a Year..................................6-11
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-37
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-30
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