New member & DRL question
08-18-2013 | 04:11 AM
#1
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From: WINNIPEG
New member & DRL question
This is my first post and a monster thanks for all the excellent info this site has already provided to my missus and myself. We couldn't find a red metallic HHR with a sunroof for her anywhere near Winnipeg that didn't have a standard tranny or high kms. She was happy with others but I found a completely loaded 2011 LT2 red one with sunroof in Minneapolis online. We drove down early this a.m. for a test drive and were delayed around 2.5 hours with a blowout, massive construction detours, and the first vehicle in line for a train crossing stalling out. Anyway, we probably paid too much ($16,500U.S.) but it has under 10,000 miles on it.
Anway, regarding the switching of a speedometer's mph to kph and the issue of the U.S. cluster only going up to 120, a used Tomtom or Garmin GPS can be had for around $30 and for my $ they are more precise than any speedo. For those mentioning Euro travel, a used European-map GPS can also be had on the cheap and it has made a world of difference in our overseas driving trips, from Budapest to Lisbon. Just like a good woman, they happily tell you where to go and accurately display any speed. One of our future daughter-in-laws thought it was hilarious that we would use the GPS on the arrow straight drives between W'peg and Regina until I explained to her that, being I always go 15 kms over the highway limit, it is important to know exactly how fast we are going as the margin of error is very slim.
Anyway, it looks like Daytime Running Lights is the only option this HHR doesn't have; we could turn the fog lights or headlights on each time we are in the vehicle but that probably won't cut it. Her 2003 Civic Hybrid's (bought new in Moose Jaw by her uncle) DRLs need to be manually switched on so I don't understand how this could be alright with Transport Canada when the U.S. HHR would not?
Anway, regarding the switching of a speedometer's mph to kph and the issue of the U.S. cluster only going up to 120, a used Tomtom or Garmin GPS can be had for around $30 and for my $ they are more precise than any speedo. For those mentioning Euro travel, a used European-map GPS can also be had on the cheap and it has made a world of difference in our overseas driving trips, from Budapest to Lisbon. Just like a good woman, they happily tell you where to go and accurately display any speed. One of our future daughter-in-laws thought it was hilarious that we would use the GPS on the arrow straight drives between W'peg and Regina until I explained to her that, being I always go 15 kms over the highway limit, it is important to know exactly how fast we are going as the margin of error is very slim.
Anyway, it looks like Daytime Running Lights is the only option this HHR doesn't have; we could turn the fog lights or headlights on each time we are in the vehicle but that probably won't cut it. Her 2003 Civic Hybrid's (bought new in Moose Jaw by her uncle) DRLs need to be manually switched on so I don't understand how this could be alright with Transport Canada when the U.S. HHR would not?
08-18-2013 | 09:19 AM
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From: Kannapolis NC
to the forum!All HHR's sold in North America came with DRL's, models built from 2007 to 2011 illuminate the high beam filaments at 80% of their normal brightness, 2006 HHR's used the parking lamps. No manual switching required.
If you DRL's are not functioning, check the fuse in position #31 in the underhood fuse box, the former owner may have pulled it to disable them for some reason.
Last edited by 843de; 08-18-2013 at 10:42 AM.
08-18-2013 | 01:34 PM
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From: Fredericksburg,VA
I'm not sure, but I think Canadians are expecting to see the amber DRLs. Can't remember if it required or permitted. Turn the switch on the stalk to "auto" and the DRLs are automatic as are the headlights at dusk and with the wipers on. That is all in the Owner Manual.
Mike, didn't we figure out that it is the low beams at 80%? Since in Euro speak the MAIN lights are the high beams and the DIP lights are low beams. It gets confusing.
Mike, didn't we figure out that it is the low beams at 80%? Since in Euro speak the MAIN lights are the high beams and the DIP lights are low beams. It gets confusing.
08-18-2013 | 11:47 PM
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From: Kannapolis NC
You know Don, I think we did, and then I read that they're high beam filaments.
Maybe we should just say that on post '06 HHR's one set of headlamp filaments are illuminated at 80% voltage to funtion as the DRL's.
I need to read up on Transport Canada's regs again, they got the DRL ball rolling in North America.
Maybe we should just say that on post '06 HHR's one set of headlamp filaments are illuminated at 80% voltage to funtion as the DRL's.
I need to read up on Transport Canada's regs again, they got the DRL ball rolling in North America.
08-19-2013 | 09:23 AM
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Joined: 03-22-2012
Posts: 1,012
From: Rogers City, Michigan
Welcome from Michigan
Mr. Clean, Enjoyed your post. Have fun with your HHR.
I do. Check my photos and don't forget to post some of yours. 
Boydie
This is my first post and a monster thanks for all the excellent info this site has already provided to my missus and myself. We couldn't find a red metallic HHR with a sunroof for her anywhere near Winnipeg that didn't have a standard tranny or high kms. She was happy with others but I found a completely loaded 2011 LT2 red one with sunroof in Minneapolis online. We drove down early this a.m. for a test drive and were delayed around 2.5 hours with a blowout, massive construction detours, and the first vehicle in line for a train crossing stalling out. Anyway, we probably paid too much ($16,500U.S.) but it has under 10,000 miles on it.
Anway, regarding the switching of a speedometer's mph to kph and the issue of the U.S. cluster only going up to 120, a used Tomtom or Garmin GPS can be had for around $30 and for my $ they are more precise than any speedo. For those mentioning Euro travel, a used European-map GPS can also be had on the cheap and it has made a world of difference in our overseas driving trips, from Budapest to Lisbon. Just like a good woman, they happily tell you where to go and accurately display any speed. One of our future daughter-in-laws thought it was hilarious that we would use the GPS on the arrow straight drives between W'peg and Regina until I explained to her that, being I always go 15 kms over the highway limit, it is important to know exactly how fast we are going as the margin of error is very slim.
Anyway, it looks like Daytime Running Lights is the only option this HHR doesn't have; we could turn the fog lights or headlights on each time we are in the vehicle but that probably won't cut it. Her 2003 Civic Hybrid's (bought new in Moose Jaw by her uncle) DRLs need to be manually switched on so I don't understand how this could be alright with Transport Canada when the U.S. HHR would not?
Anway, regarding the switching of a speedometer's mph to kph and the issue of the U.S. cluster only going up to 120, a used Tomtom or Garmin GPS can be had for around $30 and for my $ they are more precise than any speedo. For those mentioning Euro travel, a used European-map GPS can also be had on the cheap and it has made a world of difference in our overseas driving trips, from Budapest to Lisbon. Just like a good woman, they happily tell you where to go and accurately display any speed. One of our future daughter-in-laws thought it was hilarious that we would use the GPS on the arrow straight drives between W'peg and Regina until I explained to her that, being I always go 15 kms over the highway limit, it is important to know exactly how fast we are going as the margin of error is very slim.
Anyway, it looks like Daytime Running Lights is the only option this HHR doesn't have; we could turn the fog lights or headlights on each time we are in the vehicle but that probably won't cut it. Her 2003 Civic Hybrid's (bought new in Moose Jaw by her uncle) DRLs need to be manually switched on so I don't understand how this could be alright with Transport Canada when the U.S. HHR would not?
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