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Question posted by grzesbob on December 3rd, 2013

Why Would The Alarm Go Off In My Hhr When I Take The Key Out Of The Ignition?

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

2008 Chevrolet HHR Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-33 Airbag System ...1-57 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-9 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...

Owner's Manual - Page 79

Section 2 Features and Controls Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-19 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-20 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-21 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-25 Starting the Engine ...2-25 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-27 Automatic Transmission Operation ...2-28...

Owner's Manual - Page 81

... or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. The key has a transponder in the key head that matches a decoder in a vehicle with children. They could be badly injured or even killed. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be used for many reasons, children or others...

Owner's Manual - Page 84

... from your vehicle. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the KEY FOB BATT LOW message displays in the DIC. L (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release L to match the new transmitter. The...new transmitters are re-coded. See "KEY FOB BATT LOW" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-48 for about one second to sound the panic alarm. All transmitters need to be re-...

Owner's Manual - Page 86

...;rst 10 minutes will immediately expire and the second 10 minute time frame will turn on and remain on page 3-6. • Insert the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turned to LOCK/OFF using the remote start feature: 1. The vehicle's hood is open The hazard warning ﬂashers are on page...

Owner's Manual - Page 88

... delay and lock the doors immediately, press the lock button a second time. If the key is used to lock the vehicle. For a vehicle with a manual transaxle. If your ...doors when the shift lever is moved into PARK (P) for a vehicle with an automatic transaxle, and when the ignition is moved out of PARK (P) for more information. 2-10 Automatic Door Lock If your vehicle has a Driver ...

Owner's Manual - Page 90

...in the off position. Liftgate To lock the liftgate from the ignition when locking your vehicle. Always check to remove the key from the outside, press the lock button on the instrument ...Lamp on page 2-5. Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition and any door is open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a ...

Owner's Manual - Page 94

.... Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys in the ignition and they could operate the power windows or other controls or even ...keys in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Passenger Vehicle shown, HHR Panel similar HHR...

Owner's Manual - Page 95

... the top of the front window. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25. HHR SS The power window controls are located on and off . Press the lockout button, located with...power window switches, to cover different areas of the switch. The power windows operate when the ignition is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-25. Press the switch part way...

Owner's Manual - Page 96

...you do not want to arm the system, you may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. When the open . If the security light is ﬂashing twice per second... after all the doors are closed , the system will arm immediately. Disarming the System Arming the System With the ignition off, you press the lock button on the transmitter a second time while all the doors are closed . •...

Owner's Manual - Page 97

...: 1. The system will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in your vehicle. • Opening the driver's door or tailgate. PASS-Key® III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder in the ignition and turn off the system alarm: • Press the lock button on . This will also disarm the...

Owner's Manual - Page 98

... that is for more information. The following procedure is cut exactly as the ignition key that the new key has a 1 stamped on page 5-119. When the PASS-Key® III+ system senses that someone is a problem with the other key, your vehicle does start , see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on it prevents the vehicle from...

Owner's Manual - Page 100

... to LOCK/OFF. If you have a manual transmission, the ignition switch can turn it from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from right to left and turn the key only with your key when the ignition is in PARK (P). You will only be able to remove...

Owner's Manual - Page 101

.../ACCESSORY): This position operates some warning and indicator lights. 2-23 If you need to turn the engine off . When the engine starts, release the key. But even when the ignition is an easy target for an extended period of ability to steer the vehicle. {CAUTION: If you have a manual transmission removing the...

Owner's Manual - Page 102

... battery. 1. Have your vehicle serviced at your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. 2. Locate the plunger. 4. Remove the key. Press and hold the plunger toward the driver's door while turning the ignition key to LOCK/OFF and ignition key removal in PARK (P). 3. Make sure the shift lever is in case of the steering column. 2-24

Owner's Manual - Page 104

...each try , to START. Starting Procedure 1. When the engine starts, let go of the key. If the ignition key is already running. Notice: Cranking the engine for up and lubricate all moving parts. Wait ...up to a maximum of time, by your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to let the cranking motor cool down as you could be ﬂooded with your vehicle....

Owner's Manual - Page 107

... running at high speed may damage the transmission. Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you are already...

Owner's Manual - Page 112

.... 3. If you . Move the shift lever into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Remove the key and take it with your vehicle will be displayed when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle ...have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicle is off before driving. Turn the ignition key to brake system parts. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 2-33 for more information. 2....

Owner's Manual - Page 114

...button. 3. If you can turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key and release the clutch pedal. If your dealer or a professional towing service. • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in ... fully released, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of PARK (P) unless the ignition is in the case of a an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery. ...

Owner's Manual - Page 138

... triangles, you can raise it to the highest level to tilt the steering wheel is not in the ignition switch. While the hazard warning ﬂashers are on and off . Tilt Wheel Press the button to... turn signals do not work no matter what position the key is in, and even if the key is located on the left side of the instrument panel. Press the button again to...