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Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet HHR. Please read this information about your vehicle’s fea- tures and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference. DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 SAFETY & SECURITY Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . .7 OnStar ® ..................................7 Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 COMFORT Manual Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .10 Adjustable Front Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ENTERTAINMENT Audio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 CONVENIENCE Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Retained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Interior Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Cleaning the Interior Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . .19 OWNER INFORMATION Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet HHR. Please read this information about your vehicle’s fea-tures and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may notinclude all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.

DRIVER INFORMATION Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Driver Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

SAFETY & SECURITYRemote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . .7OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Theft-Deterrent System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

COMFORTManual Seat Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Preventing Window Fogging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .10Adjustable Front Headrests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

ENTERTAINMENTAudio System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .13XM Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CONVENIENCERemote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Retained Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Interior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Interior Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCEParking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Electric Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Traction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Battery Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Securing the Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Resetting the Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Cleaning the Interior Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . .19

OWNER INFORMATIONRoadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

A. Air OutletsB. Cruise Control ButtonsC. Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverD. Instrument Panel ClusterE. Windshield Wiper/Washer ControlsF. Storage BinG. Fog Lamps Button

H. Hood ReleaseI. Driver Information Center ButtonsJ. HornK. Audio Steering Wheel ControlsL. Instrument Panel Brightness

ControlM.Audio SystemN. Climate Controls

O. Rear Window Wiper/WasherControls

P. Shift LeverQ. Accessory Power OutletR. Passenger Air Bag Status IndicatorS. Hazard Warning Flashers ButtonT. Glove Box

Getting to Know

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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Instrument PanelDRIVER INFORMATION

Your vehicle’s instrument panel isequipped with this cluster or one verysimilar to it.The instrument panel cluster includesthese key features:A. Engine Coolant Temperature GaugeB. SpeedometerC. Odometer/Driver Information CenterD. TachometerE. Fuel GaugeF. Warning Lights

NOTE: The instrument panel cluster isdesigned to let you know about manyimportant aspects of your vehicle’soperation. It is important to read yourOwner Manual and become familiar withthe information being relayed to you bythe lights, gauges and indicators,as well as what action can be taken toensure safety and to prevent damage.

3Instrument Panel Cluster

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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Getting to Know Your HHR4

Vehicle Symbols

Following are examples of symbols youmay find on your vehicle. It is importantto become familiar with them, as theyalert you to various vehicle operatingconditions.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Air Conditioning (A/C)

Antilock Brake System Warning Light

Cruise Control Set

Dome Lamps Override Button

DIC Information Button

DIC Reset/Set Button

Headlamps

Instrument Panel Brightness Control

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

Off

Off/On

On

Parking Lamps

Rear Window Defogger

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Security Light

Traction Off Light

Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi-cle feature personalization and vehiclewarning messages. To operate the DIC,the ignition switch must be in the Runposition.The DIC is controlled through two but-tons located on the left side of the steer-ing wheel. The DIC messages will beshown on your instrument panel clusterdisplay.

(Information): Press this button toscroll through the vehicle informationmode displays.

(Reset/Set): Press this button toselect a mode option or to acknowledgea warning message.Press both buttons for one second toenter the Menu mode.

Driver Information Center

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Vehicle InformationPress the (Information) button toscroll through the following vehicle information: • Trip A• Trip B• Fuel Range (until empty)• Average Fuel Economy • Average Speed• Engine Oil Life• Engine Coolant Temperature• Outside Temperature/OdometerPress and hold the (Reset/Set) but-ton to reset the information while it isdisplayed. Vehicle Feature PersonalizationA variety of your vehicle’s features canbe personalized to your preference. Topersonalize features:1. Press and hold both the button

and button for one second toenter the Menu mode.

2. Press the button to scroll throughthe available personalization features.

3. Press the button to togglebetween the available options foreach feature.

4. Press button to record your selec-tion and move to the next feature.

Vehicle Features that may be personal-ized to your preference include:• Oil Life Reset• Units Selection (English/Metric)• Remote Start Capability• Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless

Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Exterior Light Flash During RemoteKeyless Entry Locking or Unlocking

• Delayed Locking• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific

Doors• Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When

Key Is Off or When Shift To Park(Automatic Transmission Only)

• Exterior Perimeter Lighting DuringRemote Keyless Entry Unlock

• Security System: Passive or RemoteKeyless Entry Arming

• Select Language (English, French,Spanish or German)

Warnings and MessagesIf a problem is sensed in one of yourvehicle’s systems, a warning or mes-sage will appear in the DIC display (seeyour Owner Manual for a complete list ofpossible warnings and messages).After a warning or message appears,press the button to clear the displayscreen for further use. Remember,pressing the button only makes themessage disappear; it does not resolvethe problem.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and mes-sages provide critical information thatcan prevent damage to your vehicle.Review your Owner Manual to becomefamiliar with the information displayedand the action required.

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Check Engine or other warning lightswith OnStar (if equipped)If your vehicle is equipped with OnStarand your Malfunction Indicator Lamp(Check Engine Light) illuminates, or anyother warning message appears, youcan press the blue OnStar button andspeak to an OnStar Advisor. In manyvehicles, OnStar Advisors can accesscertain diagnostic information and tellyou how serious the condition is andwhat you should do about it.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

SAFETY & SECURITY

(Unlock): Press this button to unlockthe driver’s door. If the button is pressedagain within five seconds, all remainingdoors will unlock. (This is the defaultDIC setting for Vehicle Unlocking.) The interior lamps will illuminate andremain on for 20 seconds or until theignition is turned on. If enabled throughthe DIC, the parking lamps will flashtwice and the horn will chirp twice toindicate unlocking has occurred.

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and hold this button for approxi-mately one second to locate your vehi-cle. The horn will sound three times andthe parking lamps will flash three times. To sound the panic alarm, press andhold the button for three seconds. Thehorn will sound and the parking lampswill flash for 30 seconds. Press the but-ton again or turn the ignition key to anyposition to cancel the panic alarm. The vehicle must be turned off to usethese features.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Remote Keyless Entry

(Lock): Press this button when alldoors are closed to immediately lock allthe doors. The interior lamps will also turn off. Ifenabled through the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), the hazard lamps will flashonce and/or the horn will chirp to indi-cate locking has occurred.If the Lock button is pressed while anydoor is open and the Delayed Lock fea-ture is enabled, the doors will not lock,but a chime will sound. Once all doorsare closed, the doors will lock. To cancelthis delay, press the Lock button a sec-ond time within five seconds or pressthe power door lock switch.

For your safety, all doors will automati-cally lock when the shift lever is movedout of Park with an automatic transmis-sion, or when the vehicle speed isgreater than 5 mph (8 km/h) with a manual transmission. This feature cannot be disabled; howev-er, you can personalize the unlock fea-tures by using the Driver InformationCenter.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Automatic Door Locks

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Your vehicle is equipped with aPassenger Sensing System located inthe front passenger seat for the frontpassenger frontal air bag, and a passen-ger air bag status indicator located onthe instrument panel center stack.

See Sections 1 and 3 of your Owner Manual.

Passenger Air Bag StatusIndicator

Note: It is recommended that childrennot be placed in the front passengerseat, even with the Passenger SensingSystem. All children should be securedin a rear seat, including an infant ridingin a rear-facing infant seat, a child ridingin a forward-facing child seat and anolder child riding in a booster seat.

The OnStar system provides in-vehiclesafety, security and phone services,available 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek. These services are easilyaccessed through the three OnStar buttons in your vehicle. For more information about OnStar features, refer to the OnStar Owner’sManual and Audio CD.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

OnStar® (if equipped)

Your HHR is equipped with thePASSKey® III+ theft-deterrent system,which prevents vehicle theft if the igni-tion lock cylinder is forced to rotate with-out the correct key. If someone attemptsto start the vehicle without authorizationfrom the PASSKey® III+ system, thevehicle’s fuel system or starter will bedisabled.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Theft-Deterrent System

Your vehicle is equipped with LATCHanchors, and may have top tethers foruse with a LATCH compatible childrestraint. If your child restraint is notcompatible with the LATCH system, youmay still use it by installing the childrestraint with the seat belt system.Choose a child restraint that is appropri-ate for the child’s age and size (weightand height).See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Child Restraints (LATCH)

COMFORT

Height AdjustmentTo raise the driver’s seat, lift and releasethe front lever on the outboard side ofthe seat. Each time you raise the lever,the seat will move up. Repeat until theseat is at the desired height.To lower the driver’s seat, push downand release the lever. Repeat until theseat is at the desired height.

Manual Seat Adjustments

Getting to Know Your HHR8

There is a heated seat control buttonlocated on the climate control panel foreach front seat. High: Press the button once to turn thesystem on high.Low: Press the button twice to turn thesystem on low.Press the button again to turn off theheated seat.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Heated Seats (if equipped)

To adjust the driver’s power seat, usethe power seat controls located on theoutboard side of the seat. Move the Seat Forward or Rearward• Move the control (A) forward or

rearward.Raise or Lower the Entire Seat• Move the center of the control (A) up

or down.

Power Seat Controls (if equipped)

Forward or Rearward AdjustmentTo move the front seats forward or rear-ward, lift and hold the bar under thefront of each seat and manually slide theseat. Release the bar to lock the seat inplace. Try to move the seat to ensure itis locked in place.ReclinerTo recline the front seats, lift the reclinelever to release the seatback; then movethe seatback to where you want it.Release the lever to lock the seatback inplace. Press rearward on the seatbackto ensure it is locked in place.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Raise or Lower the Front or Rear ofthe Seat Cushion• Move the front or rear of the control

(A) up or down.Adjust Lumbar Support• Press the forward part of the switch

(B) to increase support and the rear-ward part of the switch to decreasesupport.

Recline or Raise the Seatback• Lift the recline lever (C) and move the

seatback. Release the lever to lockthe seatback in place.

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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Temperature: Turn the temperature knobto raise or lower the temperature setting.

(Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn on the air conditioningsystem.Fan: Turn the fan knob to increase ordecrease fan speed.

Climate Controls

Adjusting the Steering Wheel1. Pull down the lever located on the left

side of the steering column. 2. Adjust the wheel to a comfortable

position. The wheel can be moved upand down.

3. Push the lever all the way up to lockthe wheel in place.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Tilt Steering Wheel (Off): Turn the fan knob to the Offposition to turn the system off. Only theheated seats and the rear defogger willfunction when the fan knob is off.

(Recirculation): Press this buttonto recirculate inside air throughout thevehicle. This mode keeps outside airfrom entering the vehicle.Airflow ModesTurn the airflow control knob to one ofthe following modes to change the direc-tion of the airflow:

(Vent): This mode directs air to theinstrument panel outlets.

(Bi-Level): This mode directs air tothe instrument panel outlets and flooroutlets.

(Floor): This mode directs most ofthe air to the floor outlets and some air tothe side window outlets and windshield.

(Defog): This mode directs air to thewindshield, side window outlets andfloor outlets. Recirculation will not func-tion in this mode.

(Defrost): This mode directs mostof the air to the windshield and some airto the side window outlets. Recirculationwill not function in this mode.

(Rear Window Defogger): Pressthis button to activate the rear windowdefogger. The defogger will shut offautomatically after about 20 minutes.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

While most of the features on your radiowill look familiar, following are some thatmay be new.

(Power/Volume): Press this knob toturn the system on or off. Turn the knobto adjust the volume.

(Information): Press this button toswitch the radio display between stationfrequency and time. It will also displayadditional text information related to thecurrent FM-RDS or XM station, or MP3song (if equipped).

(Tune): Turn this knob to selectradio stations or, when a CD is playing,to select a track or MP3 file (if equipped). Press the knob to display the tone con-trol (bass/treble) or speaker control (balance/fade) setting. Turn the knob toadjust the setting.

(Balance/Fade): Press this button,or the Tune knob, to adjust the speakercontrol. Turn the Tune knob to adjust thesetting.BAND: Press this button to switch toFM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 and XM2 (if equipped). With a CD loaded or aportable audio player connected, pressthis button to switch between radio andCD/portable audio player operation.

Getting to Know Your HHR10

To keep the vehicle glass fog-free, turn the airflow control knob to the(Defog) mode or the (Defrost) mode.Recirculation will not function in thesemodes, allowing outside air into thevehicle to help reduce moisture.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Preventing Window Fogging ENTERTAINMENT

Audio System Features

Shoulder Belt HeightAdjustment

To move the shoulder belt heightadjuster down, push the release button(A) down using your thumb or finger andslide the adjuster to the desired position.To move the adjuster up, push up on theD-ring (B) from the bottom and slide theadjuster to the desired position.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

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B

The head restraints on the front seats areadjustable. Press the button on the sideof the post to adjust the head restraint.Slide the head restraint up or down.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Adjustable Front Headrests

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(Seek/Scan): Press the right orleft arrow button to go to the next or pre-vious radio station or, when a CD isplaying, to the next track or MP3 file orthe start of the current track or MP3 file(if equipped).To enter the scan mode, press and holdeither arrow button for a few seconds (abeep will sound). Radio stations will bescanned. Press either arrow buttonagain to stop scanning.

(Reverse): Press and hold this but-ton to reverse playback quickly within atrack or MP3 file (if equipped).

(Forward): Press and hold this but-ton to advance playback quickly within atrack or MP3 file (if equipped).CD/AUX: Press this button to play a CDinstead of the radio. Press again and thesystem will automatically search for anauxiliary input device such as a portableaudio player.RDM (Random): Press this button toplay CD tracks or MP3 files (if equipped)in random order. Press again to turn offrandom play. If equipped with a six-discchanger, a second press will enter ran-dom play of all discs.RPT (Repeat): Press this button to hearthe current CD track over again. Pressagain to turn off repeat play.EQ (Automatic Equalization): Pressthis button to select preset equalizationsettings.CAT (Category) (if equipped): Pressthis button to find XM stations within adesired category.Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audioplayer can be connected to the auxiliaryinput jack located on the radio.Setting Preset/Favorite StationsBefore setting your preset or favoritestations, shift the vehicle into Park.

To Set up to 18 Preset Stations:1. Turn on the radio.2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2

or AM.3. Tune in the desired radio station.4. Press and hold one of the six num-

bered pushbuttons until a beepsounds.

5. Repeat steps 2–4 for each pushbutton.

FAV (Favorite) (if equipped): Press thisbutton to go through up to six pages ofany combination (AM, FM or XM, ifequipped) of favorite radio stations. On each page, up to six stations areavailable by using the six pushbuttonsbelow the radio station frequency labelson the radio display.To Set Up the Number of FavoriteStation Pages:1. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.2. Press the pushbutton located

below the FAV 1–6 label on the radiodisplay.

3. Select the desired number of favoritestation pages.

4. Press the FAV button. You may nowbegin storing your favorite stations forthe chosen number of pages.

Note: Choosing to engage in extendedsearching for specific audio stations orsongs by using buttons and knobs — orto give extended attention to entertain-ment tasks — can lead you to lookaway from the road frequently or longerthan usual. Looking away from the roadfor prolonged periods may cause you tomiss seeing things on the road that youneed to see. Be sure to keep your eyeson the road and mind on the drive —and avoid engaging in extended search-ing for specific items while driving.

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To Store Favorite Stations:1. Tune to the desired radio station.2. Press the FAV button to display the

page where the station is to bestored.

3. Press and hold one of the six push-buttons until a beep sounds.

4. Repeat the steps for each pushbuttonon each page.

Setting the Speed CompensatedVolume (if equipped)With Speed Compensated Volume, theradio automatically adjusts the volumeto compensate for road noise as vehiclespeed changes.To Set Speed Compensated Volume:1. Set the radio volume to the desired

level.2. Press the MENU button to display the

radio setup menu.3. Press the pushbutton below the auto

volume label on the radio display.4. Press the pushbutton under the

desired setting (Off, Low, Medium or High) to select the level of compensation.

5. The compensation will be set once thedisplay times out after 10 seconds.

Setting the TimeTo Set the Time (without Date Display):1. Press the (Clock) button until the

hour numbers begin flashing on theradio display. Press the button againto adjust the minute numbers.

2. With either the hour or minute num-bers flashing, use the Tune knob toselect the time.

3. Press the Clock button again to setthe currently displayed time.

To Set the Time (with Date Display, if equipped):1. Press the (Clock) button. Or, if

equipped, press the MENU buttonuntil the clock option is displayed;and then press the pushbutton locat-ed under the clock option label. TheHR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels willappear on the display.

2. Press the pushbutton under any ofthe labels to be changed.

3. Press the pushbutton again or theFWD button to increase the numbers.Press the REV button to decreasethe numbers. Rotating the Tune knobalso will increase or decrease theselected label.

4. Press the Clock or MENU buttonagain to set the currently displayedtime and date.

MP3 Capability (if equipped)If your AM/FM stereo with CD has MP3playing capability, a CD-R or CD-RWcontaining MP3 audio tracks will playautomatically when inserted into the CDplayer. An MP3 symbol will be displayed.Portable Audio Device (if equipped)A portable audio device [iPod®, Palm,portable type player, MP3 player] can beconnected to the auxiliary input jacklocated on the radio. When connected,the radio automatically begins playingaudio from the player over the vehiclespeakers. To optimize volume, set thevolume on your device to full.Radio Data System (if equipped)When you tune to a Radio Data System(RDS) station, the station name and callletters will appear on the display insteadof the frequency. RDS stations may alsoprovide the time of day, a program type

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for current programming and the nameof the program being broadcast.RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDSinformation. RDS relies on receivingspecific information from these stationsand will work only when the informationis available.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

With the in-dash 6-Disc CD Player, notethat you cannot directly load a CD as insingle-play systems.To Load a Single CD:• Press and release the Load button.

Wait for the display prompt beforeloading the CD.

To Load Multiple CDs:• Press and hold the Load button for

two seconds. Follow the displayprompts to load each CD. Press theLoad button again to cancel loadingmore CDs.

To Play a Specific CD:• Press the numbered pushbutton that

corresponds to the loaded CD num-ber on the display.

To Eject a CD:• To eject the CD that is currently play-

ing, press the (Eject) buttononce.

• To eject all CDs, press and hold the button for two seconds.

If a CD is not removed after several sec-onds, it will be automatically pulled backinto the player.

Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped)

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: CDs with any labels may jam inthe CD player. Label a CD using a per-manent marker. If more than one CD isinserted into the slot at one time, or ifscratched or damaged CDs are played,the CD player could be damaged. Whenusing the CD player, use only CDs ingood condition without added labels;load one CD at a time; and keep the CDplayer and the loading slot free of for-eign materials, liquids and debris.

A number of audio controls can beadjusted at the steering wheel.

(Seek/Scan): Press the up ordown arrow to go to the next or previousradio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next or previous track.Press and hold the up or down arrow fortwo seconds (a beep will sound) to enterthe scan mode. Radio stations will bescanned while in the radio mode andCD tracks while in the CD mode. Pressand hold the up or down arrow for fourseconds to scan radio station presets.+ – (Volume): Press the plus or minusbutton to increase or decrease the volume.

Audio Steering Wheel Controls(if equipped)

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(Mute): Press this button to silencethe system. Press any audio system button to turn the sound on again.Press and hold this button for two seconds to interact with OnStar (if equipped).See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

XM Satellite Radio offers more than 150channels of digital-quality sound thatgoes wherever you go — coast to coast.XM displays song title, artist and enter-tainment genre.Activation fee and service subscriptionare extra. XM Satellite Radio service isbased in the 48 U.S. contiguous statesand Canada (if available). For moreinformation, contact XM online atwww.XMradio.com or call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

XM Satellite Radio (if equipped)

CONVENIENCE

This feature allows you to start theengine from outside the vehicle by usingthe Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.(Normal transmitter range is within 200feet of the vehicle.) The remote startcapability can be turned On or Off usingthe Driver Information Center. (SeeDriver Information Center.)You can also set the vehicle’s climatecontrol system to heat or cool the vehi-cle interior before getting in. After a remote start, the engine will runfor about 10 minutes before turning itselfoff, but can be extended 10 minutes

Remote Vehicle Start (automatic transmission only)

more by performing another remote startsequence at any time. After two consec-utive remote starts, no additional remotestarts are allowed until the vehicle hasbeen started with the ignition key. Theremote start system will not operate ifthe hood is open or if the key is in theignition.Starting the Vehicle1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.2. Press and release the (Lock)

button on the transmitter.3. Immediately press and hold the

(Remote Start) button for about twoseconds.

4. When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will light and stay on while theengine is running.

5. Repeat these steps for a 10-minutetime extension.

After a remote start, the key must beinserted in the ignition and turned to theRun position before driving.

Canceling a Remote StartIf you wish to turn off the engine insteadof driving after a remote start, performone of the following functions:• Press and hold the button until the

parking lamps turn off.• Press and release the Hazard

Warning Flashers button inside thevehicle. Press the button again toturn off the flashers.

Note: If the Check Engine light is illumi-nated on the instrument panel cluster,the Remote Vehicle Start System can-not be used. See your dealer for theproper repairs.

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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) allowscertain features, such as the radio andpower windows, on your vehicle to con-tinue working for up to 10 minutes afterthe key is turned to Off or removed fromthe ignition, and until the driver’s door(or any door, depending on equipment)is opened.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Retained Accessory Power

Automatic Lamp ControlYour vehicle is equipped with anAutomatic Lamp Control system, whichautomatically turns on the headlampsand other exterior lamps at dusk orwhen necessary. The exterior lampsalso can be operated manually.Light SensorThe Automatic Lamp Control system’slight sensor is located on top of the

Exterior Lamps

• Turn the key in the ignition switch tothe Run position and then off.

• The engine will automatically stopwhen time expires.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

instrument panel. To ensure proper sys-tem operation, it’s important to avoidplacing any objects on or near the sensor.Exterior Lamp Control SwitchThe exterior lamp control switch, used tomanually operate the exterior lamps, islocated on the lever to the left of thesteering column. The switch can berotated to each of the following positions:

(Headlamps): Turns on the head-lamps, parking lamps and taillamps.

(Parking Lamps): Turns on parkinglamps and taillamps only.AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):Automatically turns on Daytime RunningLamps in the daytime, and headlamps,parking lamps and taillamps at night.

(On/Off): When operating in theAUTO position, a momentary turn of thelamp control switch to the positionwill turn off the Automatic Lamp Controland all of the exterior lights. The DriverInformation Center (DIC) will display anAUTO LIGHTS OFF message. To activate Automatic Lamp Control, turnthe switch to the position again. TheDIC will display an AUTO LIGHTS ONmessage. Automatic Lamp Control isalways turned on when the vehicle isstarted.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Overhead Lamps: The overhead lampswitch, located on the dome lamp, can beset to three positions: Off, On or DoorOpen. In the Door Open position, thedome lamp (or reading lamps, dependingon equipment) will come on when any ofthe doors are opened. When you enter

Interior Lamps

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The cruise control buttons are locatedon the steering wheel.

(On/Off): Press this button to turnthe cruise control system on and off. RES + (Resume): Press this button toresume a set speed, or to increase theset speed if the system is engaged.

Cruise Control

Your vehicle is equipped with twoAccessory Power Outlets (APO) thatprovide power for a variety of electronicdevices. One APO is located on theinstrument panel center stack andanother is located on the back of thecenter console for use by rear seat passengers.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Accessory Power Outlets

There are several handy storage areaslocated throughout your vehicle. Theseinclude the driver’s seatback pocket,center console storage bin, instrumentpanel storage bin, door pockets andglove box. In addition, there are threecovered storage compartments locatedunder the floor in the rear cargo area.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Interior Storage Features

or exit your car through the driver’s door,the interior lamp(s) will stay on for a shorttime after the doors have been closed.

(Interior Lamp Brightness):To adjust the brightness of the interiorlamps, turn the dial on the left side ofthe instrument panel.Map Lights (if equipped): The map lightswitches are located under the rearviewmirror.Rear Reading Lights (if equipped): The rear reading lights are located onthe dome lamp. Press the lamp to turn iton and off.

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Note: If you leave a door open and theinterior lamps are on, the lamps will turnoff after 20 minutes to protect the battery.

SET – (Set): Press this button to set aspeed, or to decrease the set speed ifthe system is engaged.When the cruise control is engaged, the CRUISE ENGAGED message willtemporarily appear on the DIC.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

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The cargo load floor can be positionedas a rear shelf/cargo cover for additionalcargo space and utility. To position theload floor in the shelf position, insert thefront corners into the top guides andslide the shelf forward; then press downon the back of the shelf to lock it down.

Rear Shelf

Your HHR is equipped with 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks that can be low-ered to increase the cargo area. To lower the seatback(s):1. Pull one or both of the small knobs

on top of the seatback to release theseatback latch.

2. Push the seatback forward from thecargo area or lower the seatbackfrom the rear seat area.

To raise either seatback:1. Rotate the seatback up and rearward

until you hear a click.2. Pull on the seat to ensure the latches

have engaged.See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

Split-Folding Rear Seatbacks

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

The control switches for the sunroof arelocated on the headliner between thesun visors. The sunroof will operate onlywhile the ignition is on.

Open Switch: Open the sunshade man-ually. Press the rear part of the leftswitch (A) to fully express-open the sun-roof. Press the front part of the switch toexpress-close the sunroof.Vent Switch: Open the sunshade man-ually. Press the rear part of the rightswitch (B) to vent the sunroof. Press the front part of the switch to close thesunroof.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Sunroof (if equipped)

A

B

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PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE

The parking brake lever is locatedbetween the driver’s and front passen-ger’s seats. If your vehicle is equippedwith the folding armrest between theseats, it is necessary to lift the armrestto set the parking brake.See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Parking Brake

The speed-sensitive electric powersteering system offers variable-effortsteering assistance based on vehiclespeed, providing more assistance atlower speeds and less assistance athigher speeds.If you turn the steering wheel in eitherdirection several times until it stops, orhold the steering wheel in the stoppedposition for an extended time, you maynotice a reduced amount of power steer-ing assistance. The normal amount ofpower steering assistance should returnshortly after a few normal steeringmovements.See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.

Electric Power Steering

The Traction Control system turns onautomatically every time you start yourvehicle. When one or more of the drivewheels begin to spin from traction loss,Traction Control will reduce enginepower until traction is regained. A light on the instrument panel will illu-minate. If your vehicle becomes stuckand rocking the vehicle is required, thesystem should be turned off.To turn off Traction Control, move thegearshift lever to the I or L position.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Traction Control (if equipped)

The battery is located in the spare tirewell, under the floor in the rear cargoarea. Should it be necessary to jump-startyour vehicle, use the remote positive ter-minal in the engine compartment. Thenegative cable can be connected to aheavy, unpainted metal part of the vehicle.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Battery Location

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The Tire-Loading Information label lists the proper size, speed rating andrecommended tire inflation pressure forthe tires on your vehicle. This label islocated on the driver’s doorjamb.Overinflated and underinflated tiresaffect fuel economy and vehicle handlingas well as promote tire wear.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Tire Pressure

The spare tire and jack are located inthe spare tire well, under the cargo areaload floor.Position the jack at the proper lift pointsunder the vehicle before attempting tojack it up. It’s important to follow all ofthe guidelines in your Owner Manual tosafely and properly change a tire.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Changing a Flat Tire

If the Check Gas Cap message is dis-played on the Driver Information Centerwhen the engine is running, check thatyour fuel cap is securely fastened. If thecap is not secure, turn it clockwise untila clicking sound is heard, indicating thatit is properly installed.The Check Gas Cap message will turnoff after a few driving trips with the capproperly installed.See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Securing the Fuel Cap

The Oil Life System calculates engine oillife based on vehicle use and displaysCHANGE OIL SOON in the DriverInformation Center (DIC) when it’s nec-essary to change your engine oil and fil-ter. The Oil Life System should be resetto 100% only following an oil change.To Reset the Oil Life System:1. Press the button until the DIC

displays OIL LIFE RESET.2. Press and hold the button for at

least one second.3. An ACKNOWLEDGED message will

display when the system resets.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Resetting the Oil Life System

In general, cleaning the entire seatpanel is recommended, starting from theseams and moving into the stain toavoid a ring effect after drying. For the cloth fabric seats, in mostinstances, soda water and a clean whitecloth will remove spills and spots. For oiland grease spots, sprinkle baking sodaon the spot, and then brush and wipewith a clean white cloth. See yourOwner Manual for additional cleaninginformation.See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.

Cleaning the Interior Upholstery

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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your OwnerManual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available atthe time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2005 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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