2009 CHEVROLET HHR fuel filter

Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle.................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-6
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)..................................5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-8
Filling the Tank..............................................5-9
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-12
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-12
Hood Release..............................................5-13
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-14
Engine Oil...................................................5-17
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-21
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-23
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-25
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-26
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-26
Cooling System............................................5-26Engine Coolant.............................................5-27
Pressure Cap...............................................5-32
Engine Overheating.......................................5-32
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-34
Brakes........................................................5-35
Battery........................................................5-38
Jump Starting...............................................5-39
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-44
Bulb Replacement
..........................................5-47
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-47
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..........................................5-47
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL).........5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-50
License Plate Lamp......................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-52
Tires..............................................................5-53
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-54
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-61
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-62
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation.....................5-64
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-67
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Pressure Cap. SeePressure Cap on page 5-32.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-34.
D. Coolant Recovery Tank. See “Checking Coolant”
underEngine Coolant on page 5-27.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-17.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-17.
G. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid”
underBrakes on page 5-35andHydraulic Clutch
on page 5-26.
H. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeEngine Compartment
Fuse Block on page 5-111.
I. Remote Negative (−) Terminal. SeeJump Starting
on page 5-39.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 5-39.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine oil level at each
fuel ll. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must
be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-14
for the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If this is not done, the
oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel
or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down, and check the level.
5-17

Capacities and Specications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toMaintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-16for 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 with Automatic Transmission 8.5 qt 8.0 L
2.4L Engine with Manual Transmission 8.7 qt 8.2 L
Engine Oil with Filter 5.0 qt 4.7 L
Fuel Tank 16.2 gal 61.3 L
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Additional Required Services
The following services should be performed at the rst maintenance service (IorII) after the indicated miles
(kilometers) shown for each item.
Additional Required Services
Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000
(40 000)50,000
(80 000)75,000
(120 000)100,000
(160 000)125,000
(200 000)150,000
(240 000)
Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.• •••••
Inspect exhaust system for loose or
damaged components.• •••••
Replace engine air cleaner lter. See
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23.•••
Change automatic transmission uid
and lter (severe service only).
See footnote (h).•••
Replace spark plugs.An Emission
Control Service.•
Engine cooling system service (or every
ve years, whichever occurs rst).
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (i).•
Inspect engine accessory drive belt.
An Emission Control Service.
See footnote (m).•
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power............................................2-25
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-78
Additional Required Services, Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-7
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-108
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................3-96
Adjustments
Headlamp Range.......................................... 1-7
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-23
Air Conditioning..............................................3-21
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment....................3-24
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-30Airbag System................................................1-58
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-78
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-64
Passenger Sensing System...................1-66, 1-72
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-77
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-64
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-65
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-63
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-61
Airbags
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-31
Antenna
Fixed Mast.................................................3-96
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-96
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Warning Light.............................................3-34
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-105
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-102
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