Chevrolet 2009 HHR, Owner'S Manual

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Racing or Other Competitive Driving
See your warranty book before using your vehicle for
racing or other competitive driving. After reviewing your
warranty book, please see the GM Performance Parts
website or catalog and contact the race sanctioning
bodies, for example Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
or Grand American, for parts and equipment required for
racing or other competitive driving.
Notice: If you use your vehicle for competitive
driving, the engine may use more oil than it would
with normal use. Low oil levels can damage the
engine. Be sure to check the oil level often during
competitive driving and keep the level at or near the
upper mark that shows the proper operating range
on the engine oil dipstick. For information on how to
add oil, see Engine Oil on page 5-17.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because
some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
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Drive defensively.
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Do not drink and drive.
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Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside
rearview mirror.
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Slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles because headlamps can only light up
so much road ahead.
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Watch for animals.
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When tired, pull off the road.
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Do not wear sunglasses.
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Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps.
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Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle
clean — inside and out.
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Keep your eyes moving, especially during turns or
curves.
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But, as
we get older, these differences increase. A 50-year-old
driver might need at least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
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