Page 1 2005 HUMMER H2 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-7 Safety Belts ... 1-16 Child Restraints ... 1-36 Airbag System ... 1-58 Restraint System Check ... 1-69 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
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Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-7 60/40 Split Bench Seat ...1-7 Third Row Seat (SUV) ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-16 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-21 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-22 Driver Position ...1-22...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard edge of the front seats. Horizontal Control: This control adjusts the seat cushion. • Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear edge of the control.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar Your vehicle’s seats have power lumbar. You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback with this control, located on the outboard sides of the front seat(s). To increase support, press and hold the front of the control.
Page 10 Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front doors. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol.
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks Your vehicle’s front seatbacks have a recline feature which is described earlier. See Power Seats on page 1-2. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 12: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull straight up on the head restraint to raise it and push it down to lower it.
Page 13: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the back of the center console. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. To heat the seat, press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high and low.
Page 14: Folding The Seatbacks
Folding the Seatbacks The seatbacks (SUV only) are equipped with rearward folding head restraints. When the seatback is being folded down, the head restraint will automatically fold rearward. To fold the rear seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat.
Page 15 CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Page 16: Third Row Seat (Suv)
Third Row Seat (SUV) Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat If your vehicle has a third row seat, you must fold the second row seat down before entering or exiting the third row. See “Folding the Seatbacks” under 60/40 Split Bench Seat on page 1-7 earlier in this section for instructions.
Page 17: Tilting The Seat
To return the seatback to the passenger position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback until the seatback locks into the upright position. 2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position.
Page 18 Returning the Seat from a Tilted to an Upright Position CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 19: Removing The Seat
5. Pull up on the release Removing the Seat lever labeled 1 and To remove the seat, do the following: then pull up on the seatback until the 1. Open the liftgate. seatback locks into the upright position. 2. Fold the seatback forward onto the seat cushion by using the lever labeled 1.
Page 20 3. To unlatch the rear of the seat from the ﬂoor, pull up on the release lever labeled 2, at the rear of the seat, and lift the rear of the seat up from the ﬂoor. 1-14 4. Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat out of the slots on the ﬂoor.
Page 21 Reinstalling the Seat CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
Page 22: Safety Belts
2. Once the latches are engaged, pull up on the lever labeled 3 to allow the seat to drop into place. 3. Pull up on the lever labeled 1 to return the seatback to its upright position. 4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
Page 23 CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Page 24: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-18...
Page 25 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-19...
Page 26 or the instrument panel... 1-20 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 27 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 28: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-36 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-39.
Page 29 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-24 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 31 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 32 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-26 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 33 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 34 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-28 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 35: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 36: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-22. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt – except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
Page 37 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 38 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 39: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 40 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-34...
Page 41: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-30. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 42: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-36 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Page 43 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 44 1-38 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 45: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 46 1-40 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 47 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 48: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 49 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 50 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 51: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 52: Top Strap
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle —...
Page 53: Top Strap Anchor Location
CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 54 Second Row Seats 1-48 Third Row Seat In order to get to the anchor for the center seat in the second row of an H2 SUT, you may need to fold the seatback of the rear, passenger-side seat forward. Use the following instructions. 1.
Page 55: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 56 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage C. Top Tether 1-50 A. Lower Anchorage B. Lower Anchorage In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a visible metal anchorage point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion.
Page 57: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The
CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-49. See Top Strap on page 1-46 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 59 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-49. There is no top strap anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 61 Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag.
Page 62 1. Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-65. If your child restraint is forward-facing, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the restraint in this seat. See “Seats” in the Index. If you need to use a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the airbag is off once the child restraint has been installed.
Page 63 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 64: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has airbags – one airbag for the driver and another airbag for the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating airbag. But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations.
Page 65 CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Page 66: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-60 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 68 Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the object were moving. • If the object deforms, the airbag could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the object does not deform.
Page 69: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inﬂator, which inﬂates the airbag. The inﬂator, airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger.
Page 70: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inﬂated. Some components of the airbag module – the steering wheel hub for the driver’s airbag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag –...
Page 71: Airbag Off Switch
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After they inﬂate, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 72 This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the national government as follows: Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: •...
Page 73 United States To turn off the right front passenger’s airbag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The airbag off light will come on to let you know that the right front passenger’s airbag is off.
Page 74: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
United States To turn the right front passenger’s airbag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the on position. 1-68 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle.
Page 75: Restraint System Check
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 76: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 77: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Liftgate (SUV) ...2-13 Midgate (SUT) ...2-14 Tailgate (SUT) ...2-16...
Page 78 Section 2 ® HomeLink Transmitter ...2-50 ® Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ...2-51 Storage Areas ...2-54 Glove Box ...2-54 Center Overhead Console ...2-54 Center Console Storage Area ...2-55 Luggage Carrier ...2-55 Features and Controls Rear Seat Armrest ...2-59 Cargo Tie Downs (SUT) ...2-59 All-Weather Cargo Area (SUT) ...2-59 Tonneau Cover (SUT) ...2-61 Sunroof ...2-62...
Page 79: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 80: Remote Keyless Entry System
Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining replacements. In an emergency contact roadside assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may be able to have your doors unlocked automatically with the ®...
Page 81: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 82: Battery Replacement
(Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. You can choose different feedback options for each press of the lock button. See “Lock Feedback” and “Unlock Feedback” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-54 for more information.
Page 83 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the coin.
Page 84: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 85: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s armrests. (Lock): Remove the ignition key and press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors. If the delayed locking feature is on, the doors will not lock until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 86: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC), or by the following method. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-54 for more information on DIC programming.
Page 87 Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programming options: Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P). Mode 3: All doors unlock when the key is removed from the ignition.
Page 88: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they cannot be opened from the inside. This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use the security locks, do the following: 1.
Page 89: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the doors will lock and then the driver’s door will unlock.
Page 90: Midgate (Sut)
Midgate (SUT) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the midgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
Page 91 3. Press either one of the two power midgate latch release buttons. The midgate will move slightly forward from its closed position. The latch release buttons operate while the ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, in RAP mode, or up to ten minutes after removing the key.
Page 92: Tailgate (Sut)
Tailgate (SUT) CAUTION: Make sure the tire and carrier are secure. Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle. 2-16 Before you can open the tailgate, you must ﬁrst move the spare tire carrier out of the way. To do this, follow these steps: 1.
Page 93 2. Swing the tire carrier to the side. 3. Open the tailgate by lifting the release handle while pulling the tailgate toward you. To close the tailgate, do the following: 1. Swing the tailgate up until it latches ﬁrmly into place.
Page 94: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 95: Power Windows
Power Windows A power window switch is located on the armrest of each side door. The switches operate while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26. The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the passenger’s windows.
Page 96 Global Window Feature The global window up and express-down buttons are located on the driver’s door. This feature allows all side windows and midgate window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the same time. : Press the express-down button to lower all side windows and midgate window, if equipped, without stopping.
Page 97 The window switch will operate while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26. The window can also be operated using the global window buttons. See “Global Window Feature” previously.
Page 98: Sun Visors
To Exit Error/Jog Mode 1. Ensure normal midgate window operating conditions have been resumed. 2. Press and hold the midgate window down switch approximately one second to engage window express-down. 3. Release the window down switch and allow the window to fully open. Do not activate any window function switches once glass movement has been initiated.
Page 99: Testing The Alarm
This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on. 3.
Page 100: Passlock
While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch is not operational. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-107.
Page 101: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 102: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time.
Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater
When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or 18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key.
Page 104: Automatic Transmission Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Locate the electrical cord near the front recovery loop on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 105 CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 106 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the drive wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly.
Page 107: Tow/Haul Mode
SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear.
Page 108: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive All-wheel drive sends your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most out of all-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Notice: Driving on pavement in 4HI Lock or 4LO Lock for extended periods may cause premature wear on your vehicle’s powertrain and tires.
Page 109 CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.
Page 110 Shifting into 4LO Lock To shift into 4LO Lock, the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Page 111 Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4.
Page 112: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds.
Page 113: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 114: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 115: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 116: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 117: Mirrors
CAUTION: All-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move.
Page 118: Compass Operation
Compass Operation Press the COMP button brieﬂy to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for about two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading.
Page 119: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for ﬁve seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display.
Page 120: Temperature Display
Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Press the TEMP button once brieﬂy to toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks F and C.
Page 121 In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the COMP button for about eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at ﬁve mph (8 km/h) or less until a direction is displayed.
Page 122: Outside Power Mirrors
Cleaning the Mirror Use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror. Outside Power Mirrors The controls are located on the driver’s door armrest.
Page 123: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Page 124: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror With Curb View Assist
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist If the vehicle has this feature, the driver’s outside mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-43. The vehicle’s outside mirrors can also perform a curb view assist mirror function.
Page 125 Safe and Sound Plan • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment • Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Tracking • AccidentAssist • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • Remote Diagnostics • Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services •...
Page 126: Homelink Transmitter
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the ® OnStar system. Press the control with this symbol on the steering wheel to place an OnStar call or make a phone call. Press the control to dial menu choices when calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory numbers.
Page 127: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Page 128 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired ® button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming”...
Page 129: Gate Operator And Canadian Programming
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for ® HomeLink to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out”...
Page 130: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button To program a device to HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming ®...
Page 131: Center Console Storage Area
To open a door on the console, push on the rear edge of the door and let it swing open. Push the door up until it latches to close the door. The overhead consoles also includes reading lamps, the HomeLink transmitter buttons and the sunroof switch (if equipped).
Page 132 Adjusting the Crossrails Adjust the crossrails to ﬁt your load by doing the following: 1. Loosen the lock knobs on the crossrail supports by turning the knobs counterclockwise. Only loosen them enough to allow the crossrails to slide easily. 2. Slide the crossrails to the desired position, being sure to align the lines in the side rails with the arrows on the crossrail supports.
Page 133 Stop Tabs If your vehicle has a sunroof, it will have a crossrail stop tab placed in the siderail in the spot labeled SUN—ROOF STOP. This tab prevents you from moving the crossrails past the opening of the sunroof and loading cargo too far forward.
Page 134 To use the crossrail channels, do the following: 1. Use the included key to unlock the crossrail end cap by turning it counterclockwise. If you ever lose a key, your dealer will be able to help you obtain a replacement. 2-58 2.
Page 135: Rear Seat Armrest
Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/cupholder. To open it, pull up and then out on the tab, located at the top center of the armrest, and pull the armrest down. Cargo Tie Downs (SUT) There are four oval shaped openings (A) in the cargo bed that allow access to four tie downs.
Page 136: Cargo Area Floor Drains
Removal and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that each element of the water management system is clean and not blocked with debris. Follow the instruction given next in this section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item of the water management system.
Page 137: Tonneau Cover (Sut)
Tonneau Cover (SUT) CAUTION: If you remove the tonneau cover, do not store it in the vehicle without securing it to the vehicle. An improperly stored tonneau cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured.
Page 138: Sunroof
You will be able to open the cover by turning the cover release latch in a clockwise direction, which will allow you to lift the cover with the assistance of the struts. 2-62 Sunroof The vehicle may have a power sliding sunroof. To operate it, the ignition or RAP must be in the ON position.
Page 139: Vehicle Personalization
• Fully open: To open the sunroof completely, press and hold the rear of the switch until the sunroof opens completely. • Closed: To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position or until it is fully closed and stops on its own.
Page 140: Easy Exit Seat
To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, and both outside mirrors to your preference. 2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds.
Page 141: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-9 Cruise Control ...3-10 Exterior Lamps ...3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-14...
Page 142 Section 3 Fuel Gage ...3-42 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-43 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-43 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-44 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-47 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-54 Audio System(s) ...3-60 Setting the Time ...3-61 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3-61 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-74 Instrument Panel Navigation/Radio System ...3-87...
Page 143 NOTES...
Page 144: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 145 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. ® C. OnStar and Radio Steering Wheel Buttons (If ® Equipped). See OnStar System on page 2-48 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-89.
Page 146: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column.
Page 147: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: • Turn and Lane Change Signals • Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer • Flash-to-Pass Feature • Windshield Wipers • Windshield Washer • Cruise Control Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 148: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-107.
Page 149: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 150: Cruise Control
Rear Window Washer/Wiper (SUV) If your vehicle has a rear window washer/wiper, this knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob to either 1 or 2. For long delayed wiping, turn the knob to 1.
Page 151 (Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 152 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate.
Page 153: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down.
Page 154: Headlamps On Reminder
AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is light enough outside. (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: •...
Page 155: Automatic Headlamp System
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system will switch from DRL to the headlamps. As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular headlamp system when you need it.
Page 156: Off-Road Lamps
Off-Road Lamps Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that does not have enough clearance for any roof-mounted accessories (such as off-road lamps or a roof basket) on your vehicle, you can damage your vehicle. To avoid damaging your vehicle in a car wash, remove any roof-mounted accessories if you can, and do not use an automatic car wash while roof-mounted...
Page 157: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door or the midgate, if equipped, and will turn off when all doors or midgate are closed. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamp control, all the way up.
Page 158: Accessory Power Outlets
Accessory Power Outlets Your vehicle may be equipped with up to ﬁve accessory power outlets. The two front outlets, if equipped, are ® located under the OnStar buttons on the instrument panel behind hinged doors. The two middle outlets, if equipped, are located on the back of the center console.
Page 159: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. You can select different climate control settings for the driver and passengers. Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s side.
Page 160 Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the display will change to show the current driver’s set temperature, delivery mode and fan speed.
Page 161 (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob.
Page 162 When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select either defog or front defrost. You may also notice that the A/C compressor will run while in recirculation mode.
Page 163: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. The snowﬂake symbol will appear on the display when the A/C is on. Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning to be effective will make the snowﬂake symbol ﬂash three times and then turn off to let you know that the air conditioning mode is not available.
Page 164: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield. (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture.
Page 165: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle. Push the knob in the center of the outlet up, down, left or right to move the outlet in the direction you would like. Turn the knob in the center of the outlet so the louvers open or close to increase or decrease airﬂow.
Page 166: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 167: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar 3-27...
Page 168: Speedometer And Odometer
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 169: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 170: Airbag Off Light
Airbag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger’s airbag off, this light will come on and stay on to remind you that the airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the airbag back on again. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-65 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 171: Charging System Light
CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger’s airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger airbag risk group sit in...
Page 172: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running, but the ignition is in RUN, this gage shows your battery’s state of charge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows the condition of the charging system. Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 173 United States This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
Page 174: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 175: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to ﬂuctuate and approach the 250°F (122°C) mark.
Page 176 At approximately 265°F (130°C), the DIC will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. The transmission will return to normal shifting patterns when the transmission ﬂuid temperature falls below 260°F (127°C).
Page 177: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 178: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 179 If you experience one or more of these conditions, change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. If none of the above steps have made the light turn off, your dealer can check the vehicle.
Page 180: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage United States The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 181: Security Light
Security Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the key toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. ® If the light ﬂashes, the Passlock tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock on page 2-24.
Page 182: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. For more information, see “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-68. 3-42 Fuel Gage United States When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.
Page 183: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 184: Dic Operation And Displays
(Personalization): Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the personal settings on your vehicle. (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set your personalization settings. Pressing any of the four DIC buttons or the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge DIC messages and clear them from the DIC display.
Page 185 Trip B: Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers. To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information, press and hold the select button for one second while in one of the trip modes.
Page 186: Fuel Information Button
Fuel Information Button Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average fuel economy and the Engine Oil Life System. Fuel Range: Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears on the display. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling.
Page 187: Select Button
Personalization Button Press the personalization button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and customize the personalization settings to your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-54 for more information. Select Button Press the select button to reset certain DIC functions and set your personalization settings.
Page 188: Check Washer Fluid
CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the generator and battery charging system, this message will appear on the DIC, a chime will sound and the charging system light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Charging System Light on page 3-31 for more information.
Page 189: Engine Overheated
ENGINE OVERHEATED If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation, this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage.
Page 190: Oil Pressure Low
OIL PRESSURE LOW If low oil pressure levels occur, this message will be displayed on the DIC and a chime will sound. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected.
Page 191: Right Rear Door Ajar
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR If the passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again.
Page 192: Service Charging System
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the battery charging system, this message will appear on the DIC. The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode.
Page 193: Transmission Hot
TRANSMISSION HOT If the transmission ﬂuid temperature becomes high, this message will appear on the DIC. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. When the transmission ﬂuid temperature returns to normal, the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal.
Page 194: Dic Vehicle Personalization
DIC Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may have personalization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one personalized setting based on your preference. All of the options listed may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on your Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 195 Choose one of the available options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on automatic door locks, see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10. Door Lock Delay If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still program the delayed locking feature.
Page 196 LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS: The parking lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 197 • HEADLAMP DELAY: 1 MIN • HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN • HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN • HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF The amount of time you choose will be the amount of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off the vehicle.
Page 198 Curb View Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW appears in the display. To select your personalization for curb view, press the select button while CURB VIEW is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: CURB VIEW: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
Page 199 Elevated Idle The elevated idle feature is available on diesel engine vehicles only. Press the personalization button until ELEVATED IDLE appears in the display. To select your personalization for elevated idle, press the select button while ELEVATED IDLE is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: ELEVATED IDLE: OFF (default): The elevated...
Page 200: Audio System(S)
Display Units Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display. To select English or metric, press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: •...
Page 201: Setting The Time
Setting the Time The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display.
Page 202: Playing The Radio
This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station.
Page 203: Setting Preset Stations
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH.
Page 204 To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following: 1. Tune to the preset station. 2. Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select the equalization setting. Once the equalization no longer appears on the display, the equalization will be set for that preset station.
Page 205: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY.
Page 206: Radio Messages
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 207 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 208 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 209: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 210: Cassette Tape Messages
4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to quickly advance the tape. The radio will play while the tape advances. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display. Select stations during forward operation by using TUNE and SEEK.
Page 211: Playing A Cd
CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but it should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-91.
Page 212 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD.
Page 213 INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display. To change the default on the display, track or elapsed time, press the knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two seconds.
Page 214: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 215 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume. INFO (Information): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time.
Page 216 © ¨ SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station.
Page 217 To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed. CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical.
Page 218 To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with. When selected, an asterisk will appear beside that PTY on the display. Select multiple interrupts if desired. When listening to a CD, the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast.
Page 219 RDS Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 220 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 221 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 222 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD will start playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol will appear on the CD.
Page 223 To load more than one CD but less than six, complete Steps 1 through 3. When ﬁnished loading CDs, press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function. The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded. If more than one CD has been loaded, a number for each CD will appear on the display.
Page 224 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the button to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track.
Page 225: Using Song List Mode
© ¨ SCAN : To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to the next track, play for 10 seconds, then go on to the next track.
Page 226 S-LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections. To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved.
Page 227: Navigation/Radio System
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 228 (Power): Press this button to turn the system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on unless your vehicle is equipped with ® the Bose audio system. (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume.
Page 229: Theft-Deterrent Feature
When a CD is playing, press this button to go to the beginning of the CD. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD. When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer, press this button to select the next CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 230: Radio Reception
PROG (Program): Press this button to play the stations that are programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will go to the ﬁrst preset station, play for a few seconds, then go to the next preset station. Press this button again to stop scanning.
Page 231: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight, and extreme heat. If they are not, they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Page 232: Care Of Your Cds
After the player is cleaned, press and hold the eject button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radio will display --- or CLEANED to show the indicator was reset. Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time.
Page 233: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Locking Rear Axle ...4-10 Steering ...4-11 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-13...
Page 234: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-16. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 235 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 236 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 237: Control Of A Vehicle
There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart. This means that when anyone who has been drinking —...
Page 238: Braking
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second.
Page 239: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 240: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 241: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 242: Locking Rear Axle
The traction off light will come on when a Traction Control System or Anti-Lock Brake System problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. See Traction Off Light on page 3-34. When the traction off light is on, adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 243: Steering
You must wait for the light in the button to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated before the rear axle is locked. Notice: If you try to lock the rear axle while your vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, you could damage your vehicle’s drivetrain.
Page 244: Steering In Emergencies
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.
Page 245: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 246 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 247: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
Page 248: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is meant to provide advice for when you drive your vehicle off paved roads. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some deﬁnite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself.
Page 249 U-type steps. If you want to remove them, just reverse the instructions: 1. Start with the side step brackets pointing up and away from you, or just make sure the HUMMER logo faces up. 2. For the front step, use the ﬁrst and third brackets on the vehicle from the front tire.
Page 250 4. Thread the knob through the remaining hole — ﬁrst into the rocker panel protector and then into the threaded hole in the side step bracket. Notice: Threading the knob into the side step and then into the rocker panel will not secure the step. The step could fall off the vehicle and be damaged.
Page 251 6. Once the knob is torqued, install the cotter pin through the hole in the end of the knob’s threaded shaft. This will help prevent the knob from coming completely loose and falling out. Tubular Side Steps The driver’s side of the vehicle is shown with the body removed for clarity.
Page 252 To install a step: 1. Before installing the bolts: • Remove all traces of the original adhesive patch. • Clean the threads of the bolts with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow threads to dry. • Apply Threadlocker (GM Part No. 12345382, in Canada 10953489) or equivalent.
Page 253: Environmental Concerns
CAUTION: • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. • Unsecured cargo on the load ﬂoor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain.
Page 254: Traveling To Remote Areas
But you will want to know how to use it properly. High Mobility Characteristics The HUMMER H2 has a 10 inch (25.4 cm) running ground clearance (A) and a 9 inch (22.8 cm) axle to ground clearance (B) while maintaining a low silhouette and a low center of gravity.
Page 255 The HUMMER H2 has an approximate approach angle (A) of 42° and a departure angle (B) of 37°, depending on suspension packages. Design speciﬁcations required a minimum gradeability of 60% (31°) slope, with the vehicle fully loaded, on high friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h). The vehicle is expected to traverse this grade only for short durations.
Page 256 Also, your vehicle should be able to traverse a 40% (22°) side slope at 6 mph (9.7 km/h) while fully loaded on high friction surfaces. 4-24 Your vehicle can climb a 16 inch (40.6 cm) vertical step. Step climbing is best done by approaching the step at an angle rather than straight on.
Page 257 Brake and Accelerator Operation Techniques for Off-Road Driving For logs, walls, rocks, severe ditches, hills, sand, etc. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not rev the engine. 2. Select the proper transmission and transfer case gear range; usually FIRST (1) gear, 4LO LOCK for such obstacles.
Page 258: Scanning The Terrain
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different skills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.
Page 259 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 260 Crossing Obstacles Approach Angle — a Key to Mobility If you encounter a large dip in the terrain, do not enter straight on; enter at an angle — 15° minimum approach (A), 75° maximum approach angle (B). For very large dips, ditches or small washes, coast in, using the engine as a brake (transmission and transfer case lowest gears).
Page 261 Log Crossing Using the proper technique, your vehicle will cross logs up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter. Approach the log at approximately a 15° angle (A) with the transmission in FIRST (1) and the transfer case in 4LO LOCK and “walk”...
Page 262: Driving Uphill
Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
Page 263 • Do not continue if the vehicle shudders or exhibits suspension hopping. This can cause damage to the driveline or suspension components. Improper driving technique is not covered by your vehicle warranty. • Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to ﬁnd another route.
Page 264 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here is what you should do: •...
Page 265: Driving Downhill
Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it. What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill.
Page 266 If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they will not have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times.
Page 267: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 268: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 269: Driving In Water
When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand.
Page 270 If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start your engine.
Page 271: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 272: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 273 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 274: Driving Through Flowing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 275: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 276: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways—also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways — are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 277: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready.
Page 278: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 279 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving on page 4-16 for information about driving off-road. • Keep your vehicle in good shape.
Page 280: Winter Driving
• Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains.
Page 281: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 282: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your Traction Control System will help you to maintain control of the vehicle when you accelerate on a slippery road. If you are driving in deep snow, turn your traction system to the TC2 mode. It will improve your ability to accelerate. See If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-52.
Page 283 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 284: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 285: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Recovery Loops First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Your vehicle has a Traction Control System that will activate when the system senses that the wheels are spinning. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9 for more information.
Page 286 Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery loops at the front and rear of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. Rear of Vehicle 4-54 CAUTION:...
Page 287: First Aid Kit And Tool Kit
First Aid Kit and Tool Kit The ﬁrst aid and tool kit is located in the storage bin behind the spare tire on SUV models. It is held in place with a hook and loop fastener strap. On SUT models, the kit is in the rear cargo compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 288: Front Mounted Receiver
Front Mounted Receiver Your vehicle is equipped with a front mounted receiver. 4-56 You can use the receiver with a power winch platform (described later in this section) or with other accessories. Never use the front mounted receiver to tow a trailer. You can use the front mounted receiver to tow your vehicle behind another.
Page 289: Power Winch Platform
To use the front mounted receiver with the receiver extension, do the following: 1. Locate the receiver extension (A) in the rear of the vehicle where it is attached to the spare tire mounting plate. 2. Loosen the wing nuts (B) holding the extension to the spare tire plate and remove it.
Page 290: Loading Your Vehicle
Notice: Using a power winch with the transmission in gear to pull out another vehicle may damage the transmission. When operating a power winch, always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Driving your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the winch installed, can cause damage to your vehicle and the car wash.
Page 291 Tire and Loading Information Label United States version shown, Canada similar The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 292 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be ﬁve 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs.
Page 293 Example 2 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Cargo Weight Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 294 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label United States version shown, Canada similar The Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Page 295 If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 296: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 297: Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height
6. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle. You can use your vehicle’s front mounted receiver with the proper accessories to tow it. See “Front Mounted Receiver” under If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-52.
Page 298: Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
To use this feature, ensure that the following conditions are met: • The engine must be running. • All doors must be fully closed. The suspension will not raise or lower if a door is open. • The vehicle speed must be less than 40 mph (64 km/h).
Page 299: Trailer Recommendations
Overload and Overheat Protection Overload protection is designed to protect the air suspension system and is an indication to the driver that the vehicle is overloaded. If the rear suspension remains at a low height, the rear axle load has exceeded GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating).
Page 300: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 301: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 302: Weight Of The Trailer
Press the button on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel to enable the tow/haul mode. A light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that tow/haul mode has been selected. 4-70 Press the button again to turn off tow/haul mode. The indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off.
Page 303 Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Engine 6000 V8 **The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) in the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded.
Page 304: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 305 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-58. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle, or the GAWR, including the weight of the trailer tongue.
Page 306: Trailer Brakes
If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving.
Page 307: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 308: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
Page 309: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 310: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle is equipped with a trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal heavy-duty trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. 4-78 The trailer towing harness contains the following trailer circuits: •...
Page 311 Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness Notice: If your vehicle has factory or dealer-installed HUMMER off-road lamps, the place where an electric trailer brake connection must be made is already in use. Do not attempt to double-up or “piggyback” the connection, because this could cause a failure or damage to your vehicle, the electric trailer brake system, or both.
Page 312 Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter may be included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your vehicle. 4-80 Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up. The ﬂip cap on the vehicle’s seven-wire harness will lock onto the tab (see arrow in the previous graphic) and help hold the adapter in place.
Page 313: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-9 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 314 Section 5 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-65 Wheel Replacement ...5-66 Tire Chains ...5-67 Accessory Inﬂator ...5-67 If a Tire Goes Flat ...5-69 Changing a Flat Tire ...5-70 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-71 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...5-79 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ...5-86 Spare Tire ...5-91...
Page 315: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 316: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Page 317: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 318: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Page 319: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 320 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). While refueling, let the fuel cap hang by the tether, if it has one. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 321: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 322: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Release both hood side latches. 5-10 2. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel.
Page 323 3. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the assist handles toward you to lift the hood. 4. Pull the hood open until it is supported by the cables. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 324: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 6000 V8 engine here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 325: Engine Oil
A. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-29 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-26. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid”...
Page 326: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 327 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 328: Engine Oil Life System
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 329: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 330: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Notice: If you spray water into the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter intake and water enters the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing, as shown in the illustration, you could damage your vehicle’s engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not spray water into the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter intake and/or housing.
Page 331: How To Inspect
How to Inspect Vehicles with an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the engine air duct. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change” zone, replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator. See “Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator”...
Page 332 2. Lift the cover upward and set it aside. 3. Pull the air cleaner/ﬁlter up and out from the air cleaner housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the air cleaner/ﬁlter sealing surfaces and the housing.
Page 333: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 334 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Page 335: How To Add Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check. Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading.
Page 336: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add ® only DEX-COOL extended life coolant.
Page 337: Checking Coolant
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine...
Page 338: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 339: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down.
Page 340: Overheated Engine Protection
If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: 1. Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary. 2. If you are in a traffic jam, shift to NEUTRAL (N); otherwise, shift to the highest gear while driving —...
Page 341: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 342: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 5-28 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL cause premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion.
Page 343 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 344 4. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 5-32 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 345: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for power steering ﬂuid reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 346: Windshield Washer Fluid
What to Use To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. Always use the proper ﬂuid. Failure to use the proper ﬂuid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals. Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 347: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 348: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
Page 349: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 350: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 351: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 352 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations of the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative ( ) jump starting terminal. You should always use these remote terminals instead of the terminals on the battery.
Page 353 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 354 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 355: All-Wheel Drive
To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 356: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 357: Bulb Replacement
How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When the differential is cold, the proper level is from about 1/4 inch (6 mm) to about 3/8 inch (10 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 358: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. Open the hood as described earlier under Hood Release on page 5-10 and locate the affected headlamp on the inner front portion of the hood. 2. Turn the bulb/socket retainer counterclockwise to unlock the bulb/socket. You may prefer to unplug the electrical connector before removing the...
Page 359: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps 1. Open the hood as described earlier under Hood Release on page 5-10 and locate the affected lamp. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket. 4.
Page 360: Roof Marker Lamps
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 4. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. Put the bulb socket into the lamp housing and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 361 2. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it and remove the old bulb. 3. Put a new bulb into the socket. 4. Reinstall the socket into the lens and turn it clockwise to lock it into place. 5. Hook the side of the lens with the hook end in the notch ﬁrst and then tighten the screw.
Page 362: Taillamps
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 4. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5. Place the hook end of the lamp in place on one side and push the other end of the lamp down until it locks in place.
Page 363 2. Remove the two screws from the rear lamp assembly and remove the rear lamp assembly. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp housing and turn the socket counterclockwise until it is locked in place.
Page 364: Replacement Bulbs
1. Locate the affected taillamp which is behind and under the bumper. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 4. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. 5.
Page 365: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 366: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 367: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 368 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 369: Tire Size
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 370: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 371 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inﬂation Pressure: The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inﬂated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure for that tire.
Page 372: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread remains. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-63. UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 373: Tire Inspection And Rotation
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door latch. This label shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold. The recommended cold tire inﬂation pressure, shown on the label, is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle’s maximum load carrying capacity.
Page 374 Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the cable. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-70. The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle.
Page 375: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
Page 376: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
If you replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving.
Page 377: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 378: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 379: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to replace a wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
Page 380 The accessory inﬂator kit is located in the spare tire cover pocket. The kit includes a hose and three nozzle adapters. To use the accessory inﬂator, do the following: 1. Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose. 2.
Page 381: If A Tire Goes Flat
If your vehicle is equipped with the air suspension system, load leveling will not function with the inﬂator hose attached to the inﬂator outlet. CAUTION: Inﬂating something too much can make it explode, and you or others could be injured. Be sure to read the inﬂator instructions, and inﬂate any object only to its recommended pressure.
Page 382: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 383: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The following steps will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Removing the Tools The equipment you’ll need is behind and to the side of the driver’s side second row seat.
Page 384 4. Open the tool bag and you will ﬁnd the following tools which you will use to remove the spare tire and ﬂat tire: A. Jack Handle C. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle D. Ratchet Extension (Used E. Spanner Wrench for Rear Flats Only) 5-72...
Page 385 You will ﬁrst need to remove the tool kit/ﬁrst aid kit to allow you enough room to remove the tire changing equipment. Once removed, you will see the following tire changing equipment: A. Tool Bag D. Wheel Blocks B. Jack Wing Nut C.
Page 386 3. Pull the tool bag up and out from the front retention clip. 5-74 4. Open the tool bag and you will ﬁnd the following tools which you will use to remove the spare tire and change a ﬂat tire: A.
Page 387: Spare Tire
Removing the Inside-Mounted Spare Tire The spare tire and wheel blocks are stored in the rear cargo area. You will need to remove the tire cover to get to them. A. Spare or Flat Tire B. Receiver Extension (If Equipped) Not used for tire changing procedure.
Page 388 3. Place the end of the spanner wrench on the nut and then turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the nut holding the tire to the carrier. 4. Pull off the tire retainer plate and set it aside. Remove the spare tire from the wheel carrier. 5.
Page 389 Removing the Spare-Tire-Carrier-Mounted Spare Tire The outside-mounted spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove the spare tire, do the following: 1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate (SUT) on page 2-16 for tire carrier operation. 2. Unscrew the wingnut on the back of the tire carrier. 3.
Page 390 5. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. 6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire onto the tire carrier. 7. Pull off and gently lower the spare tire to the ground. Set it next to the ﬂat tire. 5-78 The tools you’ll be using to ﬁnish changing a ﬂat tire include the following:...
Page 391: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. To remove the center cap, place the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the center cap out. 2. Slide the ratchet onto the wheel wrench with the DOWN mark facing you.
Page 392 4. Assemble the jack and tools as follows: Front Flat Tire: Attach the jack handle with the hook end connected to the u-hook/clevis on the jack. Slide the ratchet onto the jack handle with the UP mark facing you. 5-80 Rear Flat Tire: Assemble the jack together with the jack handle and the jack handle extension.
Page 393 5. Turn the ratchet clockwise to raise the jack head to the lifting point. Front Flat Tire: Position the jack under the vehicle on the frame behind the ﬂat tire where the frame sections overlap. See the graphic following for an approximate measurement of the jack location on the frame.
Page 394 Rear Flat Tire: Place the jack under the curved rear axle pad. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle pad is resting securely on the jack head. Rear Flat Tire CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous.
Page 395 7. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 396 9. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. 5-84 10. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the ratchet/wheel wrench to tighten the nuts, with the UP mark facing you, clockwise until the wheel is held against the hub.
Page 397 Front Position 11. Lower the vehicle by turning the ratchet counterclockwise, with the DOWN mark facing you. Then lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 398: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
12. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the ratchet clockwise, with the UP mark facing you. 13. When you install the wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it sits ﬂush with the wheel.
Page 399 To store the ﬂat or spare tire on the spare tire mount, do the following: 1. Slide the ﬂat or spare tire onto the tire carrier. 2. Slide the tire retainer plate into the wheel opening. Be sure that the stud attached to the tire carrier passes through the hole in the tire retainer plate.
Page 400 5. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or ﬂat tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with the wing nut. If you choose not to reinstall the spare or ﬂat tire on the vehicle, you will still need to reinstall the license plate holder on the spare tire carrier.
Page 401 Follow these instructions to store the jack and tools: 1. Lower the jack completely. 2. Place the jack (B) in the mounting bracket in the rear cargo compartment. 3. Tighten the wingnut (C) until the jack is securely fastened. In order to reduce the potential of the jack squeaking or rattling, you will need to preload the jack so it ﬁts tightly in the mounting bracket.
Page 402 7. Push the front of the tool bag down into the front retention clip. 6. Slide the tool bag into the rear retention clip. It may help to twist the tool bag as you slide it into the rear retention clip. 5-90...
Page 403: Spare Tire
8. Replace the jack cover. Be sure the tabs on the back of the jack cover ﬁt into the slots on the cargo box before closing the jack cover. 9. Close the spare tire carrier to ensure it securely latches. See Tailgate (SUT) on page 2-16 for tire carrier operation.
Page 404: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match is struck near them or if they get on a hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes are inhaled in a closed space.
Page 405: Using Cleaner On Fabric
Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To clean, use the following instructions: 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For solids: remove as much as possible and then vacuum or brush. 2. Apply club soda water to a clean, soft, white cloth.
Page 406: Vinyl
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, and blood can be removed using the club soda water instructions given earlier in this section. If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat the area with a water and baking soda solution: 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
Page 407: Wood Panels
Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap.
Page 408: Washing Your Vehicle
HUMMER H2 are similar to current General Motors’ full-size light duty trucks. This means a HUMMER H2 should ﬁt in a standard car wash. But, if your vehicle has added accessories like roof-mounted lamps or a roof basket, it might not ﬁt properly in a standard car wash.
Page 409: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-96. Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint ﬁnish.
Page 410: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the windshield with a full-strength glass cleaning liquid.
Page 411: Tires
Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Page 412: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel.
Page 413: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 414: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 415: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 416 Fuses Usage RR Wiper Rear Window Wiper Switch Special Equipment SEO ACCY Option Accessory WS WPR Windshield Wipers 5-104 Fuses Usage Truck Body Controller TBC ACCY Accessory IGN 3 Rear Heated Seats Module Four-Wheel Drive Switch, Air Suspension Switch/Module HTR A/C Not Used Power Door Lock Relay LOCK...
Page 417 Fuses Usage Power Door Lock DRIVER UNLOCK Relay (Driver’s Door Unlock Function) Brake Transmission Shift IGN 0 Interlock, Powertrain Control Module, Transmission TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller Vehicle and Trailer High VEH CHMSL Mounted Stoplamp LT TRLR ST/TRN Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Left Turn Signals and LT TRN Sidemarkers...
Page 418: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. 5-106 Device Usage Special Equipment Option/Off-road Lamps Harness Connector TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) SL RIDE Ride Control (Not Used) HDLR 2...
Page 419: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out.
Page 420 5-108...
Page 421 Fuses Usage GLOW PLUG Not Used CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power HYBRID Hybrid Accessory Power/Trailer STUD #1 Wiring Mid Bussed Electrical Center MBEC 1 Power Feed, Front Seats, Right Doors BLOWER Front Climate Control Fan Left Bussed Electrical Center, Door Modules, Door LBEC 2 Locks, Auxiliary Power Outlet—Rear Cargo Area...
Page 422 Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Outlets, AUX PWR Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets, Console IGN 1 PCM Ignition PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module Electronic Throttle Control, ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller Ignition Coil, Fuel INJ 1 Injectors-Bank 1 Ignition Coil, Fuel INJ 2 Injectors-Bank 2 Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Conditioning Relay, Turn...
Page 423 Fuses Usage Instrument Panel IPC/DIC Cluster/Driver Information Center Climate Control HVAC/ECAS Controller/Electronically Controlled Air Suspension CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay Air Conditioning A/C COMP Compressor Relay A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor RR WPR Rear Wiper/Washer RADIO...
Page 424: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a Cooling System After reﬁll, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System on page 5-29.
Page 425 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12...
Page 426: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 427: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 428: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-13.
Page 429 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage.
Page 430: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 431: Maintenance Footnotes
Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to...
Page 432 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year.
Page 433: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 434: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 435 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 436: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol.
Page 437: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Front and Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. Rear Axle 12378261, in Canada 10953455) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. ® DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for Transfer Case “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” on the label. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No.
Page 438: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing (A) Air Conditioning Compressor 6-14...
Page 439: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 440 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 441 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 442 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 443: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 444: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to HUMMER. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 445: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days.
Page 446: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance Offices HUMMER encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to HUMMER, the letter should be addressed to HUMMER’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance HUMMER Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 447: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 448: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new HUMMER vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the HUMMER Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road. Call 1–866–HUMMER6 (486–6376) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to speak...
Page 449: Canadian Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HUMMER reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 450: Scheduling Service Appointments
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, HUMMER helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 451: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer.
Page 452: Reporting Safety Defects
To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, •...
Page 453: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376), or write: HUMMER Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33177 Detroit, MI 48232-5177 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 454: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 455 Accessory Inﬂator ... 5-67 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-69 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-102 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-19 Air Suspension ... 4-66 Airbag Off Light ...
Page 456 Audio System(s) (cont.) Navigation/Radio System ... 3-87 Radio with Cassette and CD ... 3-61 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-74 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-87 Setting the Time ... 3-61 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-89 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-90 Automatic Headlamp System ...
Page 457 Check Engine Light ... 3-37 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-9 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-99 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-42 Infants and Young Children ... 1-39 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ... 1-49 Older Children ...
Page 458 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ...
Page 459 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System ... 4-66 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-18 Battery ... 5-38 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ... 3-37 Coolant ... 5-24 Coolant Heater ... 2-27 Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-35 Drive Belt Routing ... 6-14 Engine Compartment Overview ...
Page 460 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-35 Fuel ... 3-42 Oil Pressure ... 3-40 Speedometer ... 3-28 Tachometer ... 3-28 Transmission Temperature ... 3-35 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-32 Garage Door Opener ... 2-50 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Glove Box ... 2-54 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...
Page 461 Jump Starting ... 5-39 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-55 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-17 Dome ... 3-17 Exterior ... 3-13 Off-Road ... 3-16 Reading ... 3-17 LATCH System Child Restraints ... 1-49 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...
Page 462 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ... 6-9 At Least Once a Year ... 6-10 Introduction ... 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7 Maintenance Record ... 6-15 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...
Page 463 Outside (cont.) Heated Mirrors ... 2-47 Power Mirrors ... 2-46 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-28 Owner Checks and Services ... 6-9 Owners, Canadian ... ii Park (P) Shifting Into ... 2-37 Shifting Out of ... 2-38 Parking Brake ... 2-36 Over Things That Burn ...
Page 464 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-87 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ... 1-30 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-43 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with ® OnStar , Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-41 Reclining Seatbacks ... 1-5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...
Page 465 Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat ... 1-7 Head Restraints ... 1-6 Heated Seats ... 1-4 Heated Seats, Rear ... 1-7 Memory ... 2-63 Power Lumbar ... 1-3 Power Seats ... 1-2 Reclining Seatbacks ... 1-5 Third Row Seat ... 1-10 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ...
Page 466 Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont.) Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-22 ® Passlock ... 2-24 Third Row Seat ... 1-10 Tilt Wheel ... 3-6 Tires ... 5-54 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ... 5-98 Buying New Tires ... 5-63 Chains ... 5-67 Changing a Flat Tire ... 5-70 Cleaning ...
Page 467 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-101 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-101 Vehicle Personalization DIC ... 3-54 Memory Seat ... 2-63 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-25 Visors ... 2-22 Voltmeter Gage ... 3-32 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...
Page 468 NOTES...

Hummer 2005 H2 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Homelink Transmitter

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Quick Links

Chapters

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