Hummer H3T Owner's Manual page 208

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Starting and Operating Instructions
Failure to Start
If the engine does not start and the
key is held in START, the system
will stop cranking the engine after
15 seconds to prevent starter
motor gear damage.
Wait about 15 seconds to allow
the starter motor to cool, then
repeat the normal starting proce-
dure.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key and the accelerator pedal.
If the engine starts, let it warm up
before you drive. Do not race the
engine when it is cold.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine requir-
ing lubrication.
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Cold Weather Starting
When starting the engine in very
cold weather (below -18°C), turn
the ignition key to START and
hold it there for up to 15 seconds.
Let go of the key when the engine
starts.
Wait about 15 seconds to allow
the starter motor to cool, then
repeat the normal starting proce-
dure.
If the engine starts, let it warm up
before you drive. Do not race the
engine when it is cold.
Allow enough time for the engine
to warm up and deliver oil to the
various parts of the engine
requiring lubrication.
Engine Flooding
If the engine doesn't start within
ten seconds, the engine could be
flooded with too much gasoline.
Push your accelerator pedal all the
way down and continue holding
your key in START for up to five
more seconds.
When the engine starts, let go of
the key and the accelerator pedal.
If the engine starts briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing.
This clears the extra gasoline from
the engine.