2009 CHEVROLET HHR mirror

Seats and Restraint System............................. 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
..............................................1-10
Safety Belts
.............................................1-13
Child Restraints
.......................................1-32
Airbag System
.........................................1-58
Restraint System Check
............................1-79
Features and Controls..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-9
Windows
.................................................2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
...........2-22
Mirrors
....................................................2-39
Object Detection Systems
..........................2-44
OnStar
®System
......................................2-47
Storage Areas
.........................................2-51
Sunroof
..................................................2-56
Instrument Panel............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
......................................3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........3-26
Driver Information Center (DIC)
..................3-48
Audio System(s)
.......................................3-61Driving Your Vehicle....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
....... 4-2
Towing
...................................................4-31
Service and Appearance Care.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
...............5-12
Headlamp Aiming
.....................................5-44
Bulb Replacement
....................................5-47
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
.........5-52
Tires
......................................................5-53
Appearance Care
.....................................5-99
Vehicle Identication
...............................5-107
Electrical System
....................................5-108
Capacities and Specications
...................5-114
Maintenance Schedule..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance Information.................... 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
...........................7-16
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
...........7-18
Index................................................................ 1
2009 Chevrolet HHR Owner ManualM

Mirrors...........................................................2-39
Manual Rearview Mirror.................................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror................2-39
Compass.....................................................2-39
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-41
Blind Spot Mirrors.........................................2-41
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-43
Object Detection Systems...............................2-44
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)............................2-44
OnStar
®System.............................................2-47Storage Areas................................................2-51
Glove Box...................................................2-51
Cupholders..................................................2-51
Instrument Panel Storage...............................2-51
Floor Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Rear Storage Area........................................2-51
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover..........2-52
Roof Rack System........................................2-54
Convenience Net..........................................2-54
Hideaway Rear Storage Bins..........................2-55
Sunroof.........................................................2-56
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Express-Down Window
The driver’s window switch has an express-down feature
that allows the window to be lowered without holding
the switch. Press the switch part way, and the driver’s
window will open a small amount. Press the switch down
all the way, release it, and the window will go down
automatically.
To stop the window while it is lowering, press and
release the top of, or pull up on the switch.
Window Lockout
o
(Window Lockout):Your vehicle has a lockout
feature to prevent rear seat passengers from operating
the windows. Press the lockout button, located with
the power window switches, to turn the feature on and
off. When the red band on the button is showing,
the lockout feature is off.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, swing down the visor(s). The sun
visors can also be detached from the center mount and
swung out to cover the side windows. They can also be
slid along the rod to cover different areas of the front
window.
Visor Vanity Mirrors
Your vehicle has visor vanity mirrors. Swing down the
sun visor and lift the cover to expose the mirror.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for
a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to
avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab
forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use.
If the vehicle has map lamps, press the buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror to turn them on or off.
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside
rearview mirror with a compass and map lights and/or
OnStar
®.
Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control
buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your
dealer/retailer for more information on the system
and how to subscribe to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-47for more information about the services
OnStar provides.
Press the buttons located at the bottom of the mirror to
turn the map lights on or off.
O(On/Off):Press to turn the dimming feature on
or off.Your vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera.
SeeRear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 2-44for more
information.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from
behind the vehicle. The dimming feature comes on and
the indicator light illuminates each time the vehicle is
started.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror.
Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Compass
Compass Operation
Y
/O(On/Off):If the vehicle has one of these
buttons, press to turn the compass on or off.
With the compass feature on, each time the vehicle is
started, the compass displays the current compass
direction after a few seconds.
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Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show a
compass direction, (N for North for example), there may
be a strong magnetic eld interfering with the compass.
Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna
mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If CAL appears
in the compass window, the compass may need to be
reset or calibrated.
To calibrate the compass:
1. Make sure CAL is displayed. If CAL is not displayed,
press and hold the compass button until CAL
displays.
2. While CAL displays, drive the vehicle in circles at
5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a
direction.
Compass Variance
The mirror is set to zone eight. If you do not live in zone
eight or drive out of the area, the compass variance
needs to be changed to the appropriate zone.To adjust for compass variance:
1. Find the current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map.
2. Press and hold the compass button until a Z and a
zone number displays.
3. Once the zone number displays, press the compass
button repeatedly until the correct zone number is
reached. If CAL displays in the compass window,
the compass may need calibration. See “Compass
Calibration” listed previously.
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Outside Power Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door armrest.
1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch
located beneath the control pad, to select the
driver or passenger mirror.
2. Press one of the four buttons located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the
vehicle and the area behind it can be seen.Keep the selector switch in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when
going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the
mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to
return to its original position.
Blind Spot Mirrors
The blind spot mirror is a small convex mirror built into
the upper and outer corner of both outside mirrors.
It is designed to increase driver visibility and show
objects that may be in the vehicle’s blind zone.
Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror
The illustration represents how a vehicle appears in the
blind spot mirror when a vehicle is approaching the
blind zone.
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1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance
away, the image in the main mirror is small and
near the inboard edge of the mirror.
2. As the vehicle gets closer, the image in the main
mirror gets larger and moves outboard.
3. As the vehicle enters the blind zone, the image
transitions from the main mirror to the blind spot
mirror.
4. When the vehicle is completely in the blind zone,
the image will only appear in the blind spot mirror
and is entirely off the main mirror.
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Using the Outside Mirror with the Blind
Spot Mirror
1. Set the main mirror so that your vehicle can just be
seen and your blind spot mirror has a clear
unobstructed view.
2. When checking for traffic or before changing a lane,
look at the main driver/passenger side mirror to
observe traffic in the adjacent lane, behind your
vehicle. Check the blind spot mirror for a vehicle
in the blind zone. Then, glance over your shoulder
to double check before moving slowly into the
adjacent lane.
Outside Convex Mirror
{CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could
hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from
the driver seat.
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