Page 1: Table Of Contents
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM ® Owner’s Manual HUMMER Table of Contents How to Use this Manual ........ 3 Important Safety Precautions ....... 5 Section 1 Instrumentation and Controls ....21 Section 2 Seats and Restraints ........141 Section 3 Starting and Operating Instructions ..
Page 2: Important Notes About This Manual
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Notes About this Manual We thank you for choosing a Production waste is recycled, with Please be aware that the vehicle General Motors product, and we some of the waste material recov- you purchased may not be want to assure you of our continu- ered for re-use.
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM How to Use this Manual When it comes to service, keep in Use this manual to learn about the This manual is divided into five mind that your dealer knows your features of your new vehicle and sections: vehicle best and is committed to...
Page 4 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM How to Use this Manual • Section 2: Seats and • Section 3: Starting and • Section 4: Service and Restraints Operating Instructions Maintenance Next, focus on the center of Once you have been familiar- The Service and Maintenance your vehicle: the seats and ized with your vehicle’s instru-...
Page 5 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM How to Use this Manual - contains information about • Section 5: Problems on the Each section begins with a brief tire inﬂation, inspection, rota- Road table of contents to help you tion and replacement locate the information you want.
Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION AND NOTICE BOXES Safety Belts CAUTIONS and NOTICES alert you CAUTION to conditions that may result in injury, or that may damage your Always wear your safety belt. Be vehicle.
Page 7 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Wear your belt fitted closely against the body. Do not wear your shoulder belt under your arm. Make sure the belt is not twisted across your body. You could be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Page 8 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Air Bags CAUTION Both the safety belt restraint system and the air bag restraint system are designed to best protect adults. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, an inflating air bag could be seriously injured CAUTION CAUTION...
Page 9 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION (Continued) Air bags are designed to be used with the safety belts. Even with an air bag, if you are in a crash and not wearing a safety belt, your injuries could be much worse.
Page 10 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Leaving Your Vehicle CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION A rear-facing child restraint in Infants who must use rear- the front seat could be pushed facing child restraints cannot Avoid leaving your vehicle while into the seatback by the front ride safely in passenger air bag- the engine is running.
Page 11 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) It is very dangerous to leave • Be sure the shift lever is in children inside the vehicle for P (Park) and the parking any extended period of time - brake is ﬁrmly applied when especially in hot weather.
Page 12 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) • Do not idle the engine in a • It can also be very dangerous closed-in place, such as the to drive with the trunk, rear garage.
Page 13 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Water and Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION If you suspect that exhaust is entering your vehicle, drive After a car wash or driving with all the windows open, turn through a puddle, the brakes the air conditioning (if may not work well.
Page 14 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Driving on Hills Vehicle Loading CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try If you need to stop on a hill, do Do not load your vehicle in to drive through flowing water, not hold the vehicle there with...
Page 15 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Fuel and Other Flammable CAUTION (Continued) Materials Do not put paper or flammable CAUTION items in an ashtray. They may catch fire from a cigarette. Turn off the engine before refueling.
Page 16 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Batteries Towing Your Vehicle CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION CAUTION Every new GM vehicle uses an ® AC Delco battery that requires Vehicle batteries can hurt you. To help avoid injury to you or no maintenance.
Page 17 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Exercise extreme caution Under some conditions the around the electric engine fan. ethylene glycol in engine cool- It sometimes starts by itself, ant is combustible. To avoid even when the engine is not being burned, do not spill cool- running.
Page 18 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, Changing a tire can cause inju- can make the wheel nuts ry.
Page 19 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions System Problems NOTICE CAUTION Additional electronic equip- ment, such as a CB radio, cellu- Driving with the brake warning lar phone, navigation package light on can lead to an accident. or two-way radio, may interfere Have the brakes checked imme- with the operation of your vehi-...
Page 20 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Important Safety Precautions Additional Safety Cautions CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION Medical research shows that Unlocked doors can be danger- alcohol in a person’s system can ous. Make sure to lock all doors Drinking and driving is very make crash injuries worse.
Page 21 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 21 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM – Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls ..24 Sound System and Clock......... 71 Instrument Cluster ..........26 Sound System with Compact Disc Player ..74 Warning Lights..........29 Clock .............. 74 Driver Information Center .......40 Sound Controls..........
Page 22 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 22 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls Multifunction Lever ........101 Overhead Area and Roof....... 124 Turn Signal ...........101 Universal Transmitter ........124 High-Low Beam Control........102 Sun Visors ............. 128 Cruise Control..........102 Sunroof ............128 Windshield Wipers ........107 Cargo Tie-Downs .........
Page 23 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 – AUTO 23 . . .
Page 24: Instrumentation And Controls
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 24 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DASH-MOUNTED 6. System Status Indicators and 12. Off-Road Lights (If equipped) Controls INSTRUMENTS AND 13. Gear Shift Lever 7. Main Light Controls CONTROLS 14. Accessory Power Outlets 8.
Page 25 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 25 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 – 25 . . .
Page 26: Str Instrument Cluster
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 26 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls INSTRUMENT CLUSTER 1. High Beam Indicator The indicator light turns on The instrument cluster shown is when the headlights are set to typical. Your actual cluster may high beams. vary depending on the particular options included in your vehicle.
Page 27 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 27 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 4. Driver Information Center 5. Trip Odometer Reset Button 6. Speedometer Display Press this button to set or reset The speedometer displays the Use the trip odometer reset Driver Information Center fea- vehicle's speed.
Page 28 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 28 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls See "Driver Information Center 8. Tachometer Messages" later in this section The tachometer displays the for more information. engine speed in thousands of The arrow on the gage indi- revolutions per minute (RPM).
Page 29: Warning Lights
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 29 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Warning Lights 9. Gear Selector Position Problems with the system may be Indicator (Automatic detected before they are apparent. Your vehicle has a number of Transmissions) Your vehicle also has a Driver Infor- warning lights.
Page 30 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 30 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If this light comes on and stays on, NOTICE it means that oil is not going through the engine properly. Engine damage due to neglect- ed oil problems can be costly to The engine could be low on oil, or repair and is not covered by could have some other oil prob-...
Page 31 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 31 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Have it checked right away. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, a message will be displayed. See "Driver Information Center Messages" later in this section. If you must drive a short distance –...
Page 32 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 32 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls If the light comes on while you If it stays on after the parking brake are driving, pull over and stop is fully released, it means you may carefully.
Page 33 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 33 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 A text message may also appear in If the regular brake system warn- the Driver Information Center ing light is also on, the vehicle display. does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular See "Driver Information Center brakes.
Page 34 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 34 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Problems with the system may be In order for your vehicle to pass an NOTICE (Continued) detected before they are apparent. inspection of its emission control Modifications made to the equipment, the Malfunction Indi- Have it checked right away.
Page 35 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 35 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 If the vehicle has been driven for When this light comes on, shift to several days (with a fully charged the next higher gear if weather, battery) prior to the inspection, road, and traffic conditions allow.
Page 36 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 36 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls The light will flash when the Stabil- The following messages will ® itrak or Traction Control System appear in the Driver Information is working to control the vehicle Center display: on a low-traction surface.
Page 37: Section 2
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 37 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 – Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Air Bag Light Light See "Safety Belts" in Section 2 for The air bag light on your instru- information. The passenger safety belt reminder ment cluster flashes when you light is located on the instrument start the vehicle to indicate that...
Page 38: Section 2
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 38 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls CAUTION If the air bag light stays on or comes on while you are driving, there may be a problem with this system. The air bags may not inflate in a crash, or they may inflate even when there hasn’t been a crash.
Page 39 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 39 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 If this light stays on or comes on when you are driving, the Tire Pressure Monitor detects a low pressure condition in one or more of the road tires. The LOW TIRE message will also appear on the driver information center display.
Page 40: En-Driver Information Center
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 40 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls DRIVER INFORMATION The low tire pressure warning light Some messages may not be will flash then shine steadily at the cleared until the problem is fixed. CENTER start of each ignition cycle until the See "Driver Information Center The Driver Information Center problem has been fixed.
Page 41: Driver Information Center Displays
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 41 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Driver Information Center Odometer Trip Odometer Displays The odometer shows how far your To view the trip odometer, press vehicle has been driven. the trip odometer reset button Press and release the trip odome- repeatedly until the word TRIP ter reset button to scroll through The reading will be indicated in...
Page 42 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 42 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Oil Life Monitor Change the engine oil at the inter- Language vals recommended in the Mainte- After you change the oil, the oil life Your vehicle's Driver Information nance Schedule.
Page 43 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 43 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 4. Press and hold the trip odom- You can scroll through and acti- Automatic Door Locks eter reset button until the next vate one of the following feature This feature allows you to custom- setting appears.
Page 44 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 44 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 4. Repeat the previous step until You can scroll through and acti- • LOCK 2 the preferred setting appears. vate one of the following feature In an automatic transmission settings: 5.
Page 45 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 45 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 • LOCK 3 Remote Lock/Unlock You can scroll through and acti- Confirmation vate one of the following feature In an automatic transmission settings: vehicle, all doors automatically This feature allows you to select lock when you shift out of feedback options for keyless entry •...
Page 46: Driver Information Center Messages
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 46 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Driver Information Center • RFA 3 (remote function actua- • AC OFF (air conditioning off) tor 3) Messages This message is displayed with The parking lights ﬂash and the the ENG HOT (engine hot) These messages will appear if a horn sounds when you lock or...
Page 47 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 47 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 • ABS FAULT (antilock brake sys- • CHANGE OIL • DOORS tem fault) Appears when the life of the Appears when one or more of Appears when there is a prob- engine oil has expired and the the doors is open or ajar.
Page 48 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 48 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls • FLUID • HSA ON (hill start assist on) • OIL Appears when the brake ﬂuid Appears when the Hill Start Appears when the engine oil level is low. Have the vehicle Assist is enabled.
Page 49 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 49 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 • REDUCED POWER • SERV 4WD (service four-wheel • SERV TPM (service tire pres- drive) sure monitor) Appears when engine power is being reduced. Appears if there is a problem Appears when the tire pressure with the full-time four-wheel monitoring system is not work-...
Page 50 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 50 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls • SERV VEH (service vehicle • SERVICE CHARG SYS • SERVICE STAB SYS (service soon) (service charging system) stability system) Have the vehicle serviced as Appears if there is a problem Appears if your stability soon as possible.
Page 51 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 51 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 • TRAC OFF (traction off) • TRACTION FAULT • TURN SIGNAL Appears when the traction con- Appears if there is a problem Appears with a chime if a turn trol system is turned off manu- with the Traction Control Sys- signal is left on for more than...
Page 52: Hazard Warning Flashers Switch
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 52 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls LIGHTS HOOD RELEASE The main light switch is on the Use the hood release handle, instrument panel. See "Lights", located on the lower driver’s side later in this section, for more infor- of the instrument panel, to open mation.
Page 53: System Status Indicators And Controls
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 53 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ® SYSTEM STATUS • Locking Front Axle Control (If • Stabilitrak /Traction Control equipped) Button (Without Locking Front INDICATORS AND Axle) CONTROLS See "Locking Front Axle" in Sec- tion 3 for information. If your vehicle is not equipped The following indicators and with a locking front axle, the...
Page 54: Traction Control System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 54 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ TRACTION CONTROL For more information, see "Stabili- ® trak /Traction Control System SYSTEM Light" under "Warning Lights" This system automatically limits earlier in this section. wheel spin under slippery road The Driver Information Center will conditions.
Page 55: Stabilitrak System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 55 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ STABILITRAK ® SYSTEM TRAC OFF (traction off) will begins to limit wheel spin, the appear in the Driver Information cruise control will automatically This system is designed to assist Center display.
Page 56 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 56 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ® You may feel or hear the system To turn both the Stabilitrak working, but this is normal. system and the traction control system off, press and hold the When the system is activated, the ®...
Page 57: Accessory Power Outlets
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 57 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ ACCESSORY POWER See "Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive" NOTICE in Section 3 for more information. OUTLETS Leaving electrical equipment If your vehicle is in cruise control Outlets can be used to plug in on for extended periods of time when the Stabilitrak system acti- electrical equipment such as a...
Page 58 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 58 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls When adding electrical equip- NOTICE NOTICE ment, be sure to follow the proper Adding some electrical equip- installation instructions included Power outlets are designed for ment to your vehicle can with the equipment.
Page 59: Lights
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 59 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ LIGHTS Rotate the knob all the way to the left to to turn off all the lights. Lights Main Switch When the knob is released, it will return to the AUTO position. The main light switch controls these light systems: Note:...
Page 60 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 60 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Automatic Headlight System In order for this feature to work properly, be sure not to cover the When activated, this automatic light sensor on the top of the headlight feature turns your head- instrument panel.
Page 61 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 61 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Once you leave the low-light area, it may take about one minute before the automatic headlights turn off. During this brief delay, the instrument cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument light dimmer is set to full brightness.
Page 62: Fog Lights
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 62 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Illuminated Exit When the fog lights are on, the indicator light will also be on. When the key is removed from the The front fog lights automatically ignition, some interior lights will switch off if the headlights are turn on to illuminate your exit switched to high beams.
Page 63: Dome Lights
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 63 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Dome Lights Reading Lights These lights come on automatical- Your vehicle may have reading ly when you open the doors. lights. These lights have on/off switches next to them. To turn the lights on manually, whether the doors are open or Press the switch to turn the lights...
Page 64: Onstar ® System Buttons
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 64 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls OnStar ® System Buttons (If Off-Road Lights (If These lights provide auxiliary light- ing for off-road use. equipped) equipped) Off-road lights should not be used The light control panel in your Note: in place of existing vehicle light- vehicle may be equipped with the...
Page 65: Battery Saver
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 65 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Battery Saver Press the button to turn the lights on and off. See "Battery Rundown Protection" When the lights are on, an indica- later in this section. tor light on the switch glows. The lights will remain on even if the ignition is turned off.
Page 66: Heating And Air Conditioning System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 66 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM The following pages describe how to operate your climate control system. 1. Air Temperature Selector Turn the temperature knob clockwise for warmer air or counterclockwise for cooler air.
Page 67 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 67 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Off Setting Ventilation Heating Turning the Fan Speed Selector all to direct airflow through to send most of the air the way to the left turns the system the instrument panel outlets. through the floor ducts, and some off.
Page 68 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 68 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Heating/Defogging to direct the air equally through the windshield and side window defroster vents and through the heater outlets. Use this mode to remove fog from the windshield or side windows while also heating the vehicle.
Page 69 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 69 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Air Conditioning Button NOTE: Recirculation Press to turn the air condition- If you try to activate the air Press to recirculate the air in ing compressor on. conditioning compressor while your vehicle.
Page 70: Operating Tips
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 70 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Operating Tips Air Outlets When activated automatically, the recirculation feature cannot be For maximum cooling, activate Angle the outlets up or down and turned off manually. the recirculation mode. turn the thumbwheel under the If you try to activate or deactivate outlet right or left to direct airflow...
Page 71: Rear Window Defogger
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 71 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 If the defogger is reactivated NOTICE immediately after completion of the initial 15 minute cycle, it will Don't use a razor blade or only run for about seven minutes anything else that is sharp on at a time.
Page 72: Sound System And Clock
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 72 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ SOUND SYSTEM AND See "Retained Accessory Power" CAUTION for more information. CLOCK Avoid or minimize any sound While your vehicle is parked, take Your vehicle may be equipped system activities while operat- the time to familiarize yourself with one of the following sound...
Page 73 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 73 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Cellular phone usage may cause Interference may also be caused NOTICE interference with your vehicle's by other equipment (cell phone Added audio or communication radio. This interference may occur chargers, vehicle convenience equipment could interfere with when making or receiving phone...
Page 74: Sound System With Compact Disc Player
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 74 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls SOUND SYSTEM WITH COMPACT DISC PLAYER The following pages describe the sound system in your vehicle, and how to get the best performance from it. Clock To set the clock: •...
Page 75 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 75 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 AUTOMATIC VOLUME ADJUSTING THE SPEAKERS To quickly set the speaker controls CONTROL to their middle positions, press To adjust the speaker balance or and hold the knob while a speaker This feature automatically adjusts fade, do the following: control is displayed.
Page 76 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 76 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls MANUAL TONE ADJUSTMENT To adjust the tone, do the follow- ing: 1. Press the knob repeatedly to choose the BASS or TREB (treble) tone control. 2. After choosing the desired To quickly set all speaker and tone tone control, rotate the knob controls to their middle positions,...
Page 77: Radio Controls
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 77 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Radio Controls EQUALIZATION SETTINGS STATION SEEKING Press AUTO EQ to select custom- Press either side of the SEEK BAND SELECTION ized equalization settings. button and the radio will go to the Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or next higher or lower station and This feature has settings for the...
Page 78 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 78 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls STATION SCANNING To scan stations, press and hold the left or right SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep. SC or SCAN will appear on the display.
Page 79 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 79 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 PRESETTING STATIONS 4. Press and hold one of the DISPLAY CONTROL push-buttons until you hear a The station preset push-buttons let Press DISP to recall the frequency beep. Whenever you push you choose and set favorite of the station being played and to that button again, the preset...
Page 80 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 80 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls (INFORMATION BUTTON) This feature is not operable in some regions. If this button is pressed, NO INFO (no information) may appear on the display. CAT (CATEGORY) This feature is not operable in some regions.
Page 81: Cd Player
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 81 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 CD Player If the ignition or the radio is turned Normal size discs can be loaded off, the compact disc will stay in into the compact disc player. This player is not a CD changer. the player.
Page 82 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 82 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls FAST FORWARDING/REVERSING Press and hold the button to move quickly ahead or back to another part of the disc. SEEKING If the track has been playing for under eight seconds, the player Push the right arrow on the SEEK goes to the previous track.
Page 83 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 83 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 RANDOM PLAYBACK SOURCE SELECTION EJECTING DISCS Press (random) to play the Press BAND to stop playing the Press to eject the disc. tracks randomly rather than in disc and switch to the radio. The ignition and the radio can be sequence.
Page 84: Sound System With 6-Disc Cd Changer
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 84 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls SOUND SYSTEM WITH 6-DISC CD CHANGER The following pages describe the sound system in your vehicle, and how to get the best performance from it. Clock To set the clock: •...
Page 85 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 85 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 AUTOMATIC VOLUME 2. Press AUTO VOL repeatedly ADJUSTING THE SPEAKERS CONTROL to scroll through four volume To adjust the speaker balance or compensation levels. This feature automatically adjusts fade, do the following: the volume to compensate for You may choose between Press the...
Page 86 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 86 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To quickly set the speaker controls to their middle positions, press and hold the knob while a speaker control is displayed. You will hear one beep. To quickly set all speaker and tone controls to their middle positions, press and hold the knob until CEN or ALL CENTERED appears on the...
Page 87: Radio Controls
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 87 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Radio Controls EQUALIZATION SETTINGS STATION SEEKING Press AUTO EQ to select custom- Press either side of the SEEK BAND SELECTION ized equalization settings. button and the radio will go to the Press BAND to select AM, FM1 or next higher or lower station and This feature has settings for the...
Page 88 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 88 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls STATION SCANNING To scan stations, press and hold the left or right SEEK arrow for two seconds until you hear a beep. SC or SCAN will appear on the display.
Page 89 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 89 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 PRESETTING STATIONS 4. Press and hold one of the DISPLAY CONTROL push-buttons until you hear a The station preset push-buttons let Press DISP to recall the frequency beep. Whenever you push you choose and set favorite of the station being played and to that button again, the preset...
Page 90 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 90 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls (INFORMATION BUTTON) This feature is not operable in some regions. If this button is pressed, NO INFO (no information) may appear on the display. CAT (CATEGORY) This feature is not operable in some regions.
Page 91: 6-Disc Cd Changer
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 91 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 6-Disc CD Changer LOADING THE CD CHANGER To load two or more compact discs: To load one compact disc: This compact disc player can 1. Turn on the ignition. accommodate up to six compact 1.
Page 92 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 92 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 3. When the light to the right of TO PLAY A LOADED DISC: Seeking the CD slot stops ﬂashing and Use the volume, tone, and speaker Push the right arrow on the SEEK turns green, and INSERT CD # controls just as you do for the button to move quickly to the...
Page 93 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 93 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Scanning Repeating Discs or Tracks Random Playback Press and hold either SEEK arrow Press (repeat) to listen to a Press (random) to play the for more than two seconds (until selection again.
Page 94 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 94 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Source Selection Ejecting Discs To stop ejecting discs, press the LOAD or button. Press BAND to stop playing the Press and release to eject the disc and switch to the radio. disc that is currently playing.
Page 95 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 95 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 SONG LIST MODE 4. Press and hold In order for the song list feature to play a track, the disc must still be This feature can save up to 20 After has been held for two loaded in the player.
Page 96 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 96 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To delete individual tracks from 4. Press and hold for at least To delete all tracks from the Song the Song List: two seconds. List: 1. Make sure that the CD player After has been held for two 1.
Page 97: Care Of Your Compact Disc Player
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 97 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 CARE OF YOUR COMPACT 3. Press and hold for at least NOTICE four seconds. DISC PLAYER Do not apply labels to discs. After the song list button has Do not apply labels to discs. The The labels may get caught in been held for two seconds, labels may get caught in the play-...
Page 98: Care Of Your Compact Discs
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 98 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls CARE OF YOUR COMPACT DISC ERROR An error may occur if the disc contains a format that is not DISCS If CHECK CD appears and/or the supported by the player. disc comes out, it means there is Handle discs carefully.
Page 99: Anti-Theft Feature
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 99 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ANTI-THEFT FEATURE ANTENNA If the mast becomes slightly bent, you can straighten it by hand. The Your sound system is equipped The fixed mast antenna is mast antenna can be replaced if ®...
Page 100: Controls Mounted On Steering Wheel/Column
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 100 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ CONTROLS MOUNTED ON STEERING WHEEL/ COLUMN You will find the following controls mounted on the steering wheel or steering column. Multifunction Lever AUTO Use this lever to control your turn signals, windshield wipers, cruise control, and headlight high/ low beams.
Page 101: Multifunction Lever
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 101 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ MULTIFUNCTION LEVER Turn Signal To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is over, the lever will return – automatically. To signal a lane change, just raise If a bulb is burned out, replace it.
Page 102: High-Low Beam Control
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 102 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls You may be able to flash your high beams to signal other drivers. To do this, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release the lever. If the headlights are in the auto- matic mode or on low beam, the high-beam headlights will turn on.
Page 103 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 103 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 With cruise control, you can main- See the following for more infor- CAUTION tain a speed of about 40 km/h mation: It is dangerous to use cruise (25 mph) or more without keep- •...
Page 104 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 104 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To Get Out of Cruise Control To temporarily turn off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory, do the following: • Step on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal if you have a manual transmission.
Page 105 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 105 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 To Go Back to Your Set Speed If you have temporarily turned off cruise control without erasing the set speed memory, do the follow- ing to re-engage cruise control: •...
Page 106 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 106 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To Go to a Higher Speed • Move the switch to the To Go to a Slower Speed resume/accelerate position. To go to a higher speed, do any of •...
Page 107: Windshield Wipers
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 107 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 To Pass Another Vehicle When Using Cruise Control on Hills You're in Cruise Control How well the cruise control system Just use the accelerator pedal will work on hills depends on when you need more speed.
Page 108 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 108 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls The wipers are protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If there is an electrical overload, the wiper system will stop until the motor cools. Clear any ice or snow from the wiper blades before using them to prevent damage to the blades and overloading the wiper motor.
Page 109: Mirrors
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 109 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ MIRRORS CAUTION Don’t use the washer fluid in Outside Mirrors freezing weather until your Adjust the outside mirrors so that a windshield is warmed so that little of the vehicle and the area ice doesn’t form and block your next to and behind it can be seen vision.
Page 110: Inside Day/Night Mirror
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 110 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Inside Day/Night Mirror Manual Folding Mirrors Your vehicle is equipped with fold- Your vehicle is equipped with the ing outside mirrors. You should fully automatic inside rearview fold the mirrors inward to prevent mirror which has an on/off button damage when going through a car at the base of the mirror.
Page 111 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 111 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 This mirror also has a compass and Temperature Display • If the vehicle has been off for outside temperature display at the more than two and a half hours Press and hold for four seconds upper right corner of the mirror...
Page 112 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 112 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Compass Operation See "Compass Calibration" later in Compass Calibration this section for more information. Press the button to turn the The compass is self-calibrating, compass display on or off. The compass may also need cali- but if CAL appears, or if the bration if it displays an incorrect...
Page 113 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 113 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Compass Variance To adjust for compass variance: Rear Vision Camera (If equipped) Compass variance is the difference 1. See your dealer to ﬁnd out between the earth’s magnetic what zone you are in. The rear vision camera system north and the true geographic includes a camera mounted to the...
Page 114: Vanity Mirrors
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 114 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ WINDOWS Vanity Mirrors (If CAUTION (Continued) equipped) CAUTION Do not leave children in the There may be vanity mirrors locat- vehicle with the ignition key. Leaving children, helpless ed on the sun visors.
Page 115: Power Windows
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 115 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 See "Retained Accessory Power" Express Down Feature later in this section. The driver's window switch is Each passenger door has a control equipped with an Express Down switch for its own window. feature.
Page 116: Doors
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 116 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ DOORS CAUTION (Continued) CAUTION • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be danger- unable to get out. A child ous. could be overcome by •...
Page 117: Power Door Locks
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 117 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Anti-lockout Feature This feature helps protect you from locking your keys in the vehi- cle. If the power door lock switch is pressed while a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all the –...
Page 118: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 118 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Programmable Automatic You must open the rear doors to access the locks. Door Locks To activate this feature, use the If your vehicle is equipped with an ignition key to turn the rear door automatic transmission, the doors security lock toward the front of are pre-programmed to automati-...
Page 119: Rear Cargo Area
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 119 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ REAR CARGO AREA To remove the tailgate: 1. Pull up on the handle located Tailgate near the center of the tailgate, then lower the tailgate all the CAUTION way down.
Page 120 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 120 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 3. Raise the tailgate slightly and To partially lower the tailgate: remove the retaining cables 1. Pull up on the handle located from both sides of the pickup near the center of the tailgate, box.
Page 121: Cargo Management System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 121 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Cargo Management NOTICE System (If equipped) Using the horizontal slots on The cargo management system the top of the pickup box for includes the following items: tie-down locations may cause •...
Page 122 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 122 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Adjusting Cargo Tie-Downs 3. Make sure the locator pin is aligned with a hole on the rail. The system has four adjustable cargo tie-downs, that can be If the pin does not line up with placed on the upper and lower a hole on the rail, the tie down slides of the rail.
Page 123 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 123 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Installing and Removing Cargo See the following, earlier in this Cargo Management System Tie-Downs section, for more information: Removal The rails are notched at each end • Adjusting Cargo Tie-Downs To remove the cargo management which allows the tie-downs to be system, loosen the toggle bolts on...
Page 124: Jack And Spare Tire Removal
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 124 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Jack and Spare Tire Your vehicle may be equipped with this feature. Removal Each of the three universal trans- See Section 5 for information on mitter buttons on the overhead spare tire removal and changing a console can replace a hand-held flat tire.
Page 125 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 125 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Make sure to save the original Programming the Transmitter hand-held transmitter in case you Make sure that no people or ever need to erase or reprogram objects are in the path of the the system.
Page 126 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 126 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls 2. Hold your hand-held transmit- The indicator light should be- ter within 8 cm (3-inch) of the gin to blink slowly and then universal transmitter buttons. rapidly after the universal transmitter successfully re- Keep the indicator light in ceives the frequency signal...
Page 127 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 127 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 8. Within 30 seconds, ﬁrmly Using the Universal Transmitter press and hold the desired Briefly press and hold the desired universal transmitter button universal transmitter button. until the garage door moves. An indicator light will come on If the garage door does not while a signal is being transmitted.
Page 128: Sun Visors
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 128 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Sun Visors Reprogramming the Universal Transmitter To reduce glare, pull the sun visor To match a previously down or to the side. programmed button to a new Pull out the extender for extra device, see "Programming the coverage.
Page 129 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 129 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 To stop the sunroof while it is Sunshade opening or closing, press the front The sunshade opens automatically or rear of the switch again. when the sunroof is opened. Make sure not to leave the sunroof The sunshade will remain open open for long periods of time.
Page 130: Cargo Tie-Downs
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 130 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls Cargo Tie-Downs (If Luggage Carrier NOTICE equipped) (If equipped) • Loading cargo that weighs Note: Note: more than 113 kg (250 lbs) Depending on the region you Depending on the region you on the luggage carrier may are in, this option may not be are in, this option may not be...
Page 131 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 131 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 4. Move the crossrail to the desired position. - Note: If your vehicle has a sunroof, there is a crossrail stop-tab to prevent the crossrails from being moved past the open- –...
Page 132: Storage
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 132 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ STORAGE Glove Box 5. Push the lever at each end of the crossrail from right to left To open the glove box, pull to lock the crossrail in place. Center Console Storage upward on the bottom of the Compartment...
Page 133: Cupholders
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 133 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 Cupholders Convenience Nets Cargo Tie-Downs (If equipped) Front seat passengers may have Your vehicle is equipped with stor- two cupholders in front of the age nets located on the back of the See "Overhead Area and Roof"...
Page 134: Ashtray And Lighter
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 134 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ ASHTRAY AND ■ RETAINED ACCESSORY To use the cigarette lighter, push it in and wait for it to pop out. LIGHTER (IF EQUIPPED) POWER The ashtray is removable and fits in NOTICE Your vehicle has retained accesso- the front cupholder.
Page 135: Battery Rundown Protection
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 135 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 ■ BATTERY RUNDOWN ■ ELECTRIC POWER Heavy electrical loads may occur when several of the following PROTECTION MANAGEMENT systems are on simultaneously: This feature is designed to protect This system monitors the tempera- •...
Page 136: Object Detection
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 136 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls ■ OBJECT DETECTION If the battery continues to CAUTION discharge while the engine idle speed is elevated, some electrical Do not drive in R (Reverse) Rear Vision Camera (If loads will automatically be using only the rear vision equipped)
Page 137 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 137 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 When the ignition is on and the CAUTION vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), The system will not display the video image will appear inside objects that are below the the rearview mirror.
Page 138 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 138 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Instrumentation and Controls To turn the system off: REAR VISION CAMERA OPERATION Press and hold the button In order for this feature to work located on the inside rearview properly, the following conditions mirror until the left indicator light must be met: turns off.
Page 139 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 139 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 1 • Keep the camera lens clean. • Normal operation may be lim- The video display will be blank and Otherwise, system perfor- ited under extremely high or the left indicator light will slowly mance may be affected.
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Page 141 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 141 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM –– Section 2 - Seats and Restraints Seat Controls ..........142 Supplemental Restraints ....... 160 Manual Seat Controls ........142 Safety Belt Pretensioners ....... 161 Power Seat Controls ........143 Air Bag System..........161 Front Seatback Manual Reclining Control..144 Passenger Sensing System......
Page 142: Seats And Restraints
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 142 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION Do not adjust the driver’s seat when the vehicle is moving. The seat could jerk and cause a loss of control. ■ SEAT CONTROLS Manual Lumbar Control (If equipped) Manual Seat Controls (If Turn the knob on the outboard...
Page 143: An Power Seat Controls
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 143 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Move the switch forward or back to move the seat forward or rear- ward. Move the entire switch up or down to make the whole seat LUMBAR move up or down. –...
Page 144: Front Seatback Manual Reclining Control
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 144 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Front Seatback Manual CAUTION Reclining Control Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion CAUTION can be dangerous. Even if you Do not adjust the driver's seat buckle up, your seatbelts can’t when the vehicle is moving.
Page 145: Heated Seats
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 145 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Heated Seats (If equipped) Use this feature to heat the seat- back and seat cushion. The ignition has to be on for this feature to work. The front passenger's safety belt must be fastened in order for the –...
Page 146: Head Restraints And Head Rests
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 146 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Press the desired button Front Head Restraints repeatedly to select the high CAUTION heat, low heat or off setting. - If the high heat setting is Make sure the head restraint is selected, two indicator lights installed on the seatback and will illuminate in the button.
Page 147 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 147 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Note: If the head rest interferes with the installation of the child restraint, remove the head rest. – The front head restraints are Rear Head Rests adjustable. – You must remove the rear head The top of the restraint should be rest before folding a rear seat.
Page 148: Rear Seats
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 148 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Your vehicle has a split rear seat- back which can be folded down for additional cargo space. Folding the Seatback NOTICE Damage to the rear seat or safe- ty belts can occur if the seat is 1.
Page 149 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 149 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Unfolding the Seatback CAUTION CAUTION A safety belt that is twisted or improperly attached or routed A seatback that is not locked in won't provide the protection place properly could move needed in a crash.
Page 150: Safety Belts
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 150 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints 4. Push and pull on the seatback Accident statistics show that chil- to check that it is locked into dren are safer if they are restrained place. in a child restraint system secured in the rear seat.
Page 151 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 151 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 To determine whether a child is CAUTION NOTICE ready to transition out of a boost- It is extremely dangerous to Before you close the door, make er, into a rear seat, see "Older Chil- ride in a cargo area, inside or sure the safety belt is out of the dren"...
Page 152: Lap/Shoulder Belt
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 152 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Lap/Shoulder Belt 3. Pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. All seating positions are equipped The lap/shoulder belt may lock with lap/shoulder belts. if you pull it out very quickly. If you are using the center rear To unlock it, let the belt go seating position with a detachable...
Page 153 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 153 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Be sure to insert the correct latch plate into the appropri- ate buckle. Make sure the release button on the buckle faces upward or –...
Page 154 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 154 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints The shoulder belt should go over CAUTION the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best An excessively loose shoulder able to take belt restraining forces. belt will not provide the protec- tion needed in a crash.
Page 155 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 155 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 To move the height adjuster up, CAUTION just push up on the shoulder belt You could be seriously injured if guide. your belt is buckled in the To make sure it is locked in place, wrong place.
Page 156 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 156 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Comfort Guides Your vehicle is equipped with rear shoulder belt guides which provide comfort and support for some adults and children. These guides work by pulling the regular belt away from the neck and head.
Page 157: Safety Belt Extension
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 157 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Safety Belt Extension To remove the comfort guide: 1. Squeeze the belt edges If the safety belt is not long together and remove the belt enough to fasten around you, your from the comfort guide.
Page 158: Replacing Safety Belts
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 158 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belts If you have been in a collision Your vehicle is equipped with safe- where the belts may have been ty belt pretensioners. Pretension- CAUTION stretched, or if the safety belt is cut ers work only once.
Page 159: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 159 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 160: Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 160 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints ■ SUPPLEMENTAL If the passenger air bag is enabled when you start the vehicle, after RESTRAINTS several seconds, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind CAUTION the front passenger to fasten their A crash can damage the...
Page 161: Safety Belt Pretensioners
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 161 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Safety Belt Pretensioners CAUTION Your vehicle is equipped with safe- Safety procedures must always ty belt pretensioners. Pretension- be observed when disposing of ers help tighten the safety belts the vehicle or vehicle parts.
Page 162 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 162 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Your vehicle is equipped with two Whether the air bags should or will air bags that may inflate from the deploy is not based on vehicle center of the steering wheel and speed.
Page 163 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 163 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 During a side collision, the seat- CAUTION mounted air bag, on the same side of the vehicle as the impact, may Both the safety belt restraint inflate from the outboard side of system and the air bag restraint the front seatback.
Page 164 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 164 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Accident statistics show that chil- CAUTION CAUTION dren are safer if they are restrained in a child restraint system secured A child in a rear-facing child Although your vehicle is in the rear seat.
Page 165 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 165 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) It is also recommended that Air bags are designed to be Frontal air bags are not forward-facing child restraints used with the safety belts. Even designed to inflate at all in roll- be secured in a rear seat posi- with an air bag, if you are in a...
Page 166 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 166 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not attach anything to the Do not secure anything to the When an air bag inflates, it area from where the air bag roof of your vehicle by routing leaves dust in the air.
Page 167 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 167 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION After an air bag inflates, the air Do not damage the air bag For up to ten seconds after the bag components may be hot. covers. ignition is turned off and the Do not touch the air bag battery is disconnected, an air...
Page 168 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 168 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing CAUTION and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. Have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag light doesn't See "Data Collection and Event come on, or stays on, or comes Data Recorders"...
Page 169: Passenger Sensing System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 169 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Note: The passenger sensing system will turn off the passenger frontal air The driver's air bags and the bag and the seat-mounted side- roof-mounted side-impact air impact air bag (if equipped) under bags are not part of this system.
Page 170 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 170 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints • The front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has out- grown child restraints or a very small adult. It is important to note that for some children who have out- grown child restraints and for very small adults, the system...
Page 171 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 171 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 See the following, later in this SYSTEM OPERATION WITH A CAUTION section, for more information: CHILD RESTRAINT Keep the area under the • System Operation with a Child Accident statistics show that chil- passenger seat or between the Restraint dren are safer if they are properly...
Page 172 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 172 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) Although your vehicle is It is also recommended that equipped with a passenger air forward-facing child restraints bag deactivation feature which be secured in a rear seat posi- is designed to turn off the tion.
Page 173 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 173 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Remove and then reinstall the Check that the vehicle’s seatback is child restraint. not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. If it is, slightly Follow the manufacturer's instruc- recline the vehicle’s seatback and tions.
Page 174 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 174 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints To maintain the correct seating If the passenger sensing system Restart the vehicle. This should position, especially during vehicle does not recognize that a person allow the system to detect the maneuvers and braking, the of adult size is sitting in the seat, person and enable the passenger's...
Page 175 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 175 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 When the system self-check is CAUTION complete, one of the indicators will stay on to indicate whether the If the air bag light stays on or front passenger's frontal air bag is comes on while you are driving, on or off.
Page 176: Child Restraints
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 176 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) (Continued) After installing a child restraint, Children who are small enough pull the shoulder belt all the should always be restrained in way out of the retractor to set infant or child restraints.
Page 177 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 177 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 The restraint manufacturer’s instructions should state the weight and height limitations for the particular restraint. CAUTION Infants need complete support, including support for the head – and neck. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child seat settles into the restraint, so the crash –...
Page 178 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 178 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints These restraints use the safety belt CAUTION CAUTION system or anchoring system in The body structure of a young A child can be seriously injured your vehicle, but the child also has child is different from an adult or killed in a crash if the child is to be secured within the restraint...
Page 179 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 179 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 • If you are installing a forward- • If you are using a front passen- Push and pull the child restraint in facing child restraint in the ger safety belt equipped with different directions to make sure it front passenger position, the child restraint locking fea-...
Page 180 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 180 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints See the following, earlier in this CAUTION section, for more information: Although your vehicle is • Head Restraints and Head Rests equipped with a passenger air - Rear Head Rests bag deactivation feature which is designed to turn off the Store the head rests in the space...
Page 181 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 181 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Many child restraints are too wide CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) to be properly secured in a center It is also recommended that When the vehicle is started with rear seat, although some will fit forward-facing child restraints a child restraint installed in the there.
Page 182 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 182 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Older Children • With the child sitting all the • Does the lap belt ﬁt low and way back on the seat, with snug on the hips, touching the Older children who have knees bent at the seat edge, thighs?
Page 183 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 183 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 • Can the proper safety belt ﬁt The shoulder belt should not cross CAUTION be maintained for the duration the face or neck. of the trip? In a crash, a vehicle occupant The lap part of the belt should be who is not restrained properly If you answered "no"...
Page 184 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 184 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints ANCHORS FOR CHILD CAUTION RESTRAINTS WITH LOWER A safety belt must be used by ATTACHING POINTS AND/OR only one person at a time. Do TOP STRAP not allow two children to share Anchors for Child Restraints the same belt.
Page 185 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 185 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 Anchors for Child Restraints CAUTION with a Top Strap If a child restraint is not A child restraint may have a top attached to its anchorage strap. points, the restraint will not be Some top strap-equipped child able to protect a child sitting restraints are designed for use with...
Page 186 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 186 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints CAUTION CAUTION Do not install a child restraint Each bracket is designed to using only the top strap anchor. anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child Make sure that the child restraint to a single bracket restraint is properly installed...
Page 187 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 187 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 – If the child restraint manufacturer • If the seat does not have a head • If the seat has a ﬁxed head rest recommends that the top strap be rest or head restraint, route the or head restraint and the child –...
Page 188 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 188 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints Consult the manufacturer’s SECURING A CHILD RESTRAINT instructions for the child restraint WITH LOWER ATTACHING to determine when and how to POINTS AND TOP STRAP tighten the top strap. CAUTION If the rear head rest interferes with the installation of the child...
Page 189 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 189 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 NOTICE Contact between the child restraint’s lower attachment parts and the vehicle’s safety belt assembly may result in damage. When securing unused safety – belts behind the child restraint, make sure there is no contact To secure a child restraint 2.
Page 190 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 190 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Seats and Restraints 4. Push rearward on the seatback CAUTION until it locks in the upright position. Each top strap anchor or set of attaching points is designed to Push and pull on the seatback hold only one child restraint.
Page 191 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 191 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 2 If the rear head rest interferes with Store the head rests in the space Remove the head rest from the the installation of the child provided on the back panel. storage location on the back restraint, remove the head rest.
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Page 193 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 193 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM ––– Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Star New Vehicle Break-In Period......195 Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive ......217 ting Keys..............195 Off-Road Driving ........... 222 ® PASS-Key III Plus System......196 Before You Go Off-Roading ......222 Theft Deterrent System.........199 Side Steps ............
Page 194 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 194 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions Vehicle Parking ..........240 Suspension............. 250 Automatic Transmission .......241 Vehicle Loading ..........251 Manual Transmission ........243 Tire and Loading Information Label ....252 Traction............243 Certification/Tire Label........253 Traction Control System........243 Truck-Camper Loading .........
Page 195: New Vehicle Break-In Period
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 195 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ NEW VEHICLE ■ KEYS NOTICE (Continued) BREAK-IN PERIOD CAUTION • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 320 km (200 miles) NOTICE Do not leave children in the or so.
Page 196: Starting And Operating Instructions
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 196 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions PASS-Key ® III Plus System The vehicle comes with two NOTICE double-sided keys which are used Your vehicle is equipped with a for the ignition and the driver's Theft prevention features can Personalized Automotive Security door lock cylinder.
Page 197 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 197 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Turn the ignition off and try again. If you're ever driving and the Secu- Do not leave the key or the device rity System Light comes on and that disarms the theft deterrent If the engine still does not start and stays on, you may have a problem.
Page 198 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 198 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions PROGRAMMING ADDITIONAL 3. Turn off the ignition and 6. Within 10 seconds of turning KEYS remove the key. off the ignition, insert the key that you are programming You can program up to eight addi- 4.
Page 199: Theft Deterrent System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 199 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 The system is not armed if you lock First, a pre-alarm will sound the the doors with the key, the manual horn at reduced intensity for 10 door locks or the power door lock seconds.
Page 200: Remote Keyless Entry
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 200 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ REMOTE KEYLESS To test the system: To turn the alarm off, press the unlock button on the keyless entry ENTRY 1. Get inside the vehicle and transmitter or start the engine.
Page 201: Atin Operation
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 201 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Operation Panic Alarm Press to activate an alarm. The Unlock horn will sound and the headlights Press to unlock the driver's door and taillights will flash for up to 30 and turn on the interior lights.
Page 202: Transmitter Range
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 202 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Transmitter Range Battery Replacement At times you may notice a The battery in the transmitter is decrease in the range. This is weak and should be changed if it normal.
Page 203: Matching Transmitters
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 203 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Matching Transmitters Transmitter Frequency 3. Snap the top and bottom together. Approval Code Matching transmitters to your 4. Test the operation of the vehicle may be necessary if you Following is the European Remote transmitter with your vehicle.
Page 204: Ignition Switch
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 204 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ IGNITION SWITCH - If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, CAUTION turning to this position locks the steering wheel. Do not leave children in the If the vehicle is parked with the vehicle with the ignition key.
Page 205 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 205 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 2. ACC (Accessory): In this posi- 3. ON: The switch returns to the 4. START: Starts the engine. tion, you can operate your ON position after you start the When the engine starts, electrical accessories or auxil- engine and release the switch.
Page 206: Retained Accessory Power
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 206 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ STARTING Retained Accessory Power Engine Starting INSTRUCTIONS Your vehicle has retained Place the transmission in the prop- accessory power, which allows er gear. NOTICE you to operate the following •...
Page 207: Engine Starting Problems
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 207 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Engine Starting Problems • With a manual transmission, Computer Controlled Cranking push the clutch pedal to the System NOTICE ﬂoor and put the transmission This feature helps start the engine in neutral.
Page 208 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 208 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Failure to Start Cold Weather Starting Engine Flooding If the engine does not start and the When starting the engine in very If the engine doesn't start within key is held in START, the system cold weather (below -18°C), turn ten seconds, the engine could be...
Page 209: Transmission
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 209 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ TRANSMISSION Wait about 15 seconds to allow NOTICE the starter motor to cool, then repeat the normal starting proce- Spinning the tires too fast or Automatic Transmission (If dure.
Page 210 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 210 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions See "Vehicle Parking" later in this NOTICE section for more information. Damage to your transmission CAUTION caused by shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the When you leave your vehicle, engine racing is not covered by be sure the shift lever is fully in...
Page 211 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 211 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 R (Reverse) N (Neutral) NOTICE Use this to back up. In this position, the engine doesn't Damage to your transmission connect with the wheels. You can caused by shifting out of P NOTICE use N (Neutral) to restart a stalled (Park) or N (Neutral) with the...
Page 212 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 212 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions D (Drive) When slippery road conditions 3 (Third Gear) exist, downshifting the transmis- This position provides the best fuel This position is also used for sion may cause skidding. economy for your vehicle.
Page 213 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 213 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 2 (Second Gear) 1 (First Gear) HILL START ASSIST This position reduces vehicle This position reduces vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with a Hill speed even more than 3 (Third) speed even more than 2 (Second) Start Assist feature, which may be without using the brakes.
Page 214: Manual Transmission
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 214 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions SHIFT LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM NOTE: Your vehicle has an automatic Your manual transmission has a transmission shift lock control lock out feature which prevents system. With the ignition on, you shifting from fifth gear to have to fully apply the regular reverse.
Page 215 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 215 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 HILL START ASSIST Shift Speeds Your vehicle is equipped with a Hill CAUTION Start Assist feature, which may be useful when stopped on a grade. Do not skip gears when you See "Hill Start Assist"...
Page 216: Hill Start Assist
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 216 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ HILL START ASSIST Ignore this light when you To deactivate this feature and downshift. continue driving, ease off the When the vehicle is stopped on a brake pedal and within two Also ignore this light if your vehicle grade, this feature prevents the...
Page 217: Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 217 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ FULL-TIME 2. N (Neutral) FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to be NOTICE towed. See your dealer or a profes- Driving on pavement in the sional towing service if you four-wheel high lock or four- need to have your vehicle...
Page 218 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 218 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions 4. Four-Wheel Low Lock The indicator lights on the buttons will come on briefly when the igni- This setting delivers extra tion is turned on and one light, torque to all four wheels.
Page 219 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 219 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 If the transfer case cannot make a Shifting the Transfer Case Shifting the Transfer Case Into requested shift, it will return to the Between Four-Wheel High and or Out of Four-Wheel Low Lock last chosen setting.
Page 220 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 220 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Wait for the indicator light to stay Shifting the Transfer Case Into CAUTION on solid before shifting your trans- or Out of Neutral mission into gear. With the transfer case in N To shift the transfer case into N (Neutral), the vehicle can roll There may be a slight engagement...
Page 221 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 221 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 6. Hold the regular brake pedal To shift out of the N (Neutral) 5. Release the parking brake. down and shift the transmis- transfer case position: NOTICE sion to ensure the transfer 1.
Page 222: Off-Road Driving
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 222 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ OFF-ROAD DRIVING BEFORE YOU GO OFF- Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked. There are no road ROADING This guide is for operating your signs. Surfaces can be slippery, vehicle off paved roads.
Page 223: Side Steps
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 223 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Side Steps (If equipped) • Check the local laws that apply NOTICE to off-roading where you will Your vehicle may be equipped be driving or check with law Do not drive off-road with the with removable side steps.
Page 224: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 224 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions LOADING YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) FOR OFF-ROAD DRIVING • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled • Heavy loads on the roof raise There are some important things higher than the seatbacks can the vehicle’s center of gravity, to remember about how to load...
Page 225: Environmental Concerns
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 225 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAVELING TO REMOTE • Avoid any driving practice that could damage the environ- CONCERNS AREAS ment - shrubs, ﬂowers, trees, Off-road driving can provide It makes sense to plan your trip, grasses - or disturb wildlife (this wholesome and satisfying recre- especially when going to a remote...
Page 226: High Mobility Characteristics
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 226 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions HIGH MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS The vehicle has an approach angle of approximately 37.1° and a The vehicle has a 24.1 cm (9.5 inch) running ground clearance and a departure angle of approxi- 22.1 cm (8.7 inch) axle-to-ground clearance...
Page 227: Brake And Throttle Operation Techniques
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 227 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 BRAKE AND THROTTLE The vehicle was also designed to 4. If the wheel spin cannot be traverse a 40% (22°) side slope at a controlled by the traction con- OPERATION TECHNIQUES speed of 9.7 km/h (6 mph) while trol system, fully press the...
Page 228: Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 228 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions GETTING FAMILIAR WITH For mounds, washouts, loose The driver should do the up-hill slopes, ditches, etc. following: OFF-ROAD DRIVING When wheel spin occurs as the 1. Reduce speed and apply the It’s a good idea to practice in an vehicle is moving, the driver may brakes.
Page 229 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 229 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Controlling your vehicle is the key When you drive over bumps, CAUTION to successful off-road driving. One rocks, or other obstacles, your of the best ways to control your When you’re driving off-road, wheels can leave the ground.
Page 230: Crossing Obstacles
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 230 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions CROSSING OBSTACLES Large Rocks Log Crossing Roll the tires over large rocks. Do Using the proper technique, the Approach Angle not straddle large rocks. Drive over vehicle will cross logs up to 25.4 If you encounter a large dip in the them, letting the tire envelop the cm (10 inches) in diameter.
Page 231: Driving On Hills
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 231 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 DRIVING ON HILLS APPROACHING A HILL CAUTION Off-road driving often takes you When you approach a hill, you Many hills are simply too steep up, down or across a hill. Driving need to decide if it’s one of those for any vehicle.
Page 232: Driving Uphill
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 232 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions DRIVING UPHILL Here are some other things to • Are there obstructions on the consider as you approach a hill. hill that can block your path Once you decide you can safely (boulders, trees, logs or ruts)? •...
Page 233 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 233 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 • Do not continue if the vehicle • Sound the horn as you CAUTION shudders or exhibits suspen- approach the top of the hill to sion hopping. Turning or driving across steep let opposing trafﬁc know hills can be dangerous.
Page 234 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 234 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions • If your vehicle is about to stall • If your vehicle does stall while • Never try to prevent a stall by while you are ascending a hill, you are ascending a hill, do the shifting into N (Neutral) and do the following:...
Page 235: Driving Downhill
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 235 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 DRIVING DOWNHILL • If your vehicle does stall while CAUTION traveling uphill, and you are When off-roading takes you down- unable to back straight down, With the transfer case in hill, you’ll want to consider a do the following: neutral, the vehicle can roll...
Page 236 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 236 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions If you decide you can go down a When driving downhill, avoid If your vehicle stalls while you are hill safely, then try to keep your turns that take you across the descending a hill, do the follow- vehicle headed straight down, and incline of the hill.
Page 237: Driving Across An Incline
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 237 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 DRIVING ACROSS AN When you drive across an • Hidden obstacles can make the incline, however, the much steepness of the incline even INCLINE more narrow track width (the worse.
Page 238: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 238 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions DRIVING IN MUD, SAND, CAUTION CAUTION SNOW OR ICE Driving across an incline that’s Getting out on the downhill When you drive in mud, snow, ice too steep will make your vehicle (low) side of a vehicle stopped or sand, your wheels won’t get roll over.
Page 239: Driving In Water
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 239 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 DRIVING IN WATER When you drive on sand, you'll CAUTION sense a change in wheel traction. Heavy rain can mean flash flood- This will depend, however, upon Driving on frozen lakes, ponds ing, and flood waters demand how loosely packed the sand is.
Page 240: After You Go Off-Roading
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 240 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ VEHICLE PARKING AFTER YOU GO OFF- CAUTION ROADING CAUTION Driving through rushing water There are some things to do after can be dangerous. Deep water Do not leave your vehicle while you go off-roading.
Page 241: Automatic Transmission
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 241 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Automatic Transmission (If SHIFTING INTO P (PARK) CAUTION equipped) In order to shift into P (Park), do Make sure that the transfer case the following: is in a drive gear and not in CAUTION 1.
Page 242 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 242 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions SHIFTING OUT OF P (PARK) To shift out of P (Park): TORQUE LOCK Your vehicle has an electronic shift 1. Step on the brake pedal. If you park your vehicle on a hill, lock release system.
Page 243: Manual Transmission
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 243 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ TRACTION Manual Transmission (If Stabilitrak ® System equipped) There are three systems that This system selectively applies any control the vehicle: steering, one of the brakes to help maintain 1.
Page 244: Locking Rear Axle
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 244 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Locking Rear Axle NOTICE (If equipped) Do not try to use this feature if The locking rear axle can give your vehicle is stuck and the added traction when driving in off- tires are spinning.
Page 245: Locking Front Axle
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 245 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Locking Front Axle (If 2. With the vehicle moving less NOTICE than 26 km/h (16 mph), press equipped) the locking rear axle button. Do not use the locking axle The locking front axle, used with while driving on pavement.
Page 246 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 246 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions To lock the front and rear axles, do The locking axles will disengage if the following: the vehicle’s speed exceeds 64 km/h (40 mph), if the vehicle 1.
Page 247: Steering
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 247 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ STEERING ■ BRAKES Disc Brake Wear Indicators If the engine stops as you're Your vehicle has disc brakes. Power Steering driving, brake normally but don't Disc brake pads have built-in wear pump your brakes.
Page 248: Brake Adjustment
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 248 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Brake Adjustment Antilock Brake System NOTICE Every time you apply the brakes to The antilock brake system helps Continuing to drive with stop, your disc brakes adjust them- you maintain directional stability worn-out brake pads could selves for wear.
Page 249: Brake Assist
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 249 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Brake Assist Minor brake pedal pulsations or pedal movement during this time The Brake Assist feature is is normal. The driver should designed to assist the driver in continue to apply the brake pedal stopping or decreasing vehicle as the driving situation dictates.
Page 250: Suspension
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 250 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ SUSPENSION See "Brake System Warning Light" in Section 1. The suspension system in your vehicle is designed to provide a NOTICE smooth and controlled ride. Do not drive with the parking brake set.
Page 251: Vehicle Loading
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 251 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ VEHICLE LOADING It is very important to know how CAUTION much weight your vehicle can CAUTION carry. The components of your vehi- cle are designed to provide This weight is called the Vehicle Things you put inside your vehi- satisfactory service if the vehicle Capacity Weight.
Page 252: Tire And Loading Information Label
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 252 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions There is also important loading The label is located below the door information for off-road driving. lock mechanism on the rear frame of the left front door. See the following, earlier in this TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION section, for more information:...
Page 253: Certification/Tire Label
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 253 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Using heavier suspension compo- Maximum Front and Rear Axle nents for extra durability might Weights This label shows the GVWR (Gross not change your weight rating. The label also shows the maximum Vehicle Weight Rating) and both Ask your dealer to help you load weight that the front axle can...
Page 254: Truck-Camper Loading
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 254 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions ■ TRAILER TOWING Truck-Camper Loading NOTICE Your vehicle was neither designed CAUTION Pulling a trailer improperly can nor intended to carry a slide-in damage your vehicle and result camper.
Page 255 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 255 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 The maximum loaded trailer If you do decide to pull a trailer, • The Gross Combination Weight weight you can pull with your here are some important points: Rating is the maximum permis- vehicle depends on your intended sible total loaded weight of •...
Page 256 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 256 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions • During the ﬁrst 800 km • Never exceed the Maximum • If you are using a weight-dis- (500 miles) of trailer towing, Trailer Weight Rating. tributing hitch, do not go over don't drive over 80 km/h the rear axle limit before apply- Maximum trailer weight is cal-...
Page 257 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 257 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 • You should not park vehicles • Your vehicle may show signs of Trailer Recommendations: with trailers on a grade (hill). overheating if you turn your • Do not exceed your vehicle's However, if you must park on a engine off immediately after Cargo Weight Rating.
Page 258: Hitches
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 258 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Hitches Safety Chains It's important to have the correct You should always attach chains hitch equipment. Sidewinds and between your vehicle and your rough roads are a few reasons why trailer.
Page 259: Trailer Brakes
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 259 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 Trailer Brakes Trailer Turn Signals Parking on Hills Read and follow all instructions NOTICE CAUTION that come with the trailer brakes. Making very sharp turns while When towing a trailer, avoid Trailer brakes of adequate size are trailering could cause the trailer parking your vehicle on a hill.
Page 260 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 260 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions You should not park vehicles with 3. When the wheel chocks are in Your vehicle is equipped with a Hill trailers on a grade (hill). However, place, release the regular Start Assist feature, which may be if you must park on a grade, follow brakes until the chocks absorb...
Page 261: Wiring Harness
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 261 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 • Yellow: Left stoplight and turn signal • Dark Green: Right stoplight and turn signal • Brown: Taillights • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up lights – • Red: Battery feed Wiring Harness Four-Wire Harness Adapter (If •...
Page 262: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 262 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Brake Control Wiring Harness Towing The harness is located under the Your vehicle will need service more instrument panel to the right of often when you're pulling a trailer.
Page 263: Recreational Vehicle Towing
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 263 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 3 ■ RECREATIONAL Towing Your Vehicle with All CAUTION Four Wheels on the Ground VEHICLE TOWING With the transfer case in Use the following procedure: When towing your vehicle, always neutral, the vehicle can roll 1.
Page 264 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 264 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Starting and Operating Instructions When towing the vehicle for Towing Your Vehicle with Two See "Towing Your Vehicle with All extended periods of time, start the Wheels on the Ground and Two Four Wheels on the Ground"...
Page 265 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 265 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 - Service and Maintenance –––– Maintenance Guidelines........266 Tires ............... 299 Doing Your Own Service Work .....266 Inflation ............300 Ser- Accessories and Modifications ......267 Tire Pressure Monitor ........302 vice Fuel ..............267 Inspection and Rotation ........
Page 266: Service And Maintenance
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 266 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ MAINTENANCE ■ DOING YOUR OWN CAUTION GUIDELINES SERVICE WORK Make sure you dispose of The required maintenance materials in accordance with CAUTION intervals vary considerably environmental protection between climates, geographical You can be injured and the regulations to help protect the...
Page 267: Accessories And Modifications
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 267 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 ■ ACCESSORIES AND If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service MODIFICATIONS manual. Adding accessories to your vehicle can affect your vehicle's performance and safety. Modifications may cause problems or damage to vehicle systems such –...
Page 268 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 268 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance The engine in your vehicle is NOTICE NOTICE designed to accept unleaded Use clean fuel only. Do not use fuel containing the gasoline only. The use of leaded Contaminated fuel may reduce octane-enhancing additive gasoline could affect your vehicle’s...
Page 269: Filling The Tank
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 269 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Remove the fuel filler cap by turn- CAUTION ing it slowly counter-clockwise. If you open the cap rapidly Replace it by turning it clockwise. while pressure inside the tank is When you put the cap back on, high, fuel may spray out from continue to turn it clockwise until...
Page 270 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 270 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION Fuel vapor is highly flammable. If you have to get a new cap, • Never ﬁll a portable fuel Keep sparks, flames and be sure to get the right one. container while it is in your smoking materials away from Otherwise, the cap may not...
Page 271 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 271 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) • Keep children away from the Static electricity can ignite If a fire starts while you are fuel pump. gasoline vapor. You can be refueling, do not remove the burned and your vehicle nozzle.
Page 272: Hood Release
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 272 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ ENGINE CAUTION COMPARTMENT An electric cooling fan can start even if the engine is not CAUTION running. Be careful around any Be careful not to drop or spill underhood electric fan.
Page 273 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 273 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 7. Radiator Cap 8. Remote Negative Battery Terminal (GND) 9. Engine Oil Dipstick 10. Positive Battery Terminal 11. Brake Fluid Reservoir – 12. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 13. Battery –...
Page 274 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 274 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance 5. Automatic Transmission Dipstick 6. Engine Oil Dipstick 7. Oil Fill Cap 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir 9. Battery 10. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 11. Radiator Cap 12. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Before closing the hood, make sure that all filler caps are on...
Page 275: Engine Oil
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 275 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 CAUTION NOTICE Used oil filters and empty oil Do not flush the engine oil containers should not be system. disposed of with regular trash. The engine could be damaged Have the oil and oil filter and the repairs would not be changed by an authorized...
Page 276 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 276 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Engine oil must be kept at correct Checking the Fluid Level levels to help ensure proper The best time to check the engine lubrication of the vehicle’s engine. oil level is when the oil is warm.
Page 277 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 277 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 If you are unable to find engine oils NOTICE displaying the Starburst symbol, Don't add too much oil. If your use oils that meet the American engine has so much oil that the Petroleum Institute Service SM, oil level gets above the upper ACEA A3/B3 or GM-LL-A-025...
Page 278 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 278 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE Failure to use the recommend- ed oil can result in engine damage not covered by your SAE 0W-30 warranty. SAE 5W-30 SAE 10W-30 SAE 5W-40 SAE 10W-40 °C -30 °F -22 Choosing the Right Oil Viscosity...
Page 279 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 279 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Change Intervals The oil and oil filter change intervals recommended in the Do not add anything to your The required oil and oil filter Maintenance Schedule for your engine oil.
Page 280: Engine Coolant
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 280 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Engine Coolant After the CHANGE OIL (change The oil life indicator should only be oil) message comes on, change reset after an oil change. CAUTION the engine oil as soon as possible If the system is ever reset acciden- within 1000 kilometers tally, change the oil at 5000 km...
Page 281: Section 5
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 281 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 The cooling system in your vehicle CAUTION NOTICE is designed to use a coolant (a Heater and radiator hoses, and mixture of ethylene glycol, If there is too much water in the other engine parts, can be very corrosion inhibitors and water) coolant mixture, the liquid...
Page 282 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 282 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE CAUTION If you use the proper coolant, Engine parts may be very hot. you do not need any extra Do not touch them. additives or inhibitors. These can be harmful to your vehicle.
Page 283: Section 5
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 283 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 If coolant is visible in the tank Then replace the cap. Be sure the CAUTION but is not up to the proper level, cap is tight. Do not run the engine if there is wait a while for the engine to cool, In the case of an overheated a leak.
Page 284: Automatic Transmission Fluid
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 284 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Automatic Transmission See the Maintenance Schedule NOTICE booklet to find out when the Fluid (If equipped) coolant must be replaced. Using the wrong kind of fluid Check the fluid level at every oil could damage system compo- change.
Page 285 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 285 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 CHECKING THE FLUID LEVEL The fluid should be at the normal Note: operating temperature (82-93°C) A cold check can be made after NOTICE (180-200°F) when you check it. the vehicle has been sitting for Too much or too little fluid can To check the fluid level accurately, eight hours or more with the...
Page 286 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 286 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. Use the following procedure: 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
Page 287 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 287 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Always recheck the fluid level. NOTICE CAUTION Consistent readings are important for proper maintenance. If read- Using the wrong kind of fluid When you add fluid to the ings are inconsistent, see your could damage system compo- automatic transmission, make dealer.
Page 288: Manual Transmission Fluid
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 288 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Manual Transmission Fluid Recheck fluid level after filling. NOTICE (If equipped) When reinstalling the dipstick, Too much or too little fluid can make sure to flip the handle back It is not necessary to change the damage your transmission.
Page 289: Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (Manual Transmission)
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 289 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 3. Reinstall the ﬁller plug. Make sure the plug is fully seated. See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this section to determine what kind of fluid to use. –...
Page 290: Transfer Case Lubricant
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 290 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Transfer Case Lubricant See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this As it is difficult to perform the section to determine what kind of procedure yourself, have the fluid fluid to use.
Page 291: Front Axle Lubricant
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 291 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Front Axle Lubricant Rear Axle Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly It is not necessary to regularly check the fluid unless you suspect check the fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 292: Power Steering Fluid
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 292 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance To check the fluid level: See the "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants" chart later in this 1. Turn off the ignition and let section to determine what kind of the engine compartment cool fluid to use.
Page 293: Brake Master Cylinder Fluid
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 293 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 It is not a good idea to "top off" CAUTION your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak. If you Used brake fluid should not be add fluid when the linings are disposed of with regular trash.
Page 294: Windshield Washer Fluid
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 294 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance The level should be between the CAUTION MIN and MAX marks. With the wrong kind of fluid in Low fluid level can indicate a leak your brake system, your brakes in the brake system.
Page 295: Battery
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 295 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Battery NOTICE CAUTION Your vehicle is equipped with a • Don’t mix water with ready- Batteries have acid that can battery that requires no periodic to-use washer ﬂuid. It could burn you and gas that can maintenance.
Page 296: Air Cleaner/Filter
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 296 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance CAUTION CAUTION Do not use a match or flame Operating the engine without near a vehicle's battery. If you the air cleaner/filter properly need more light, use a installed can cause you or flashlight.
Page 297: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 297 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Engine Oil To determine the needed oil quality and viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see "Engine Oil" earlier in this section. ®...
Page 298 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 298 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS (CONTINUED) USAGE FLUID / LUBRICANT Front Axle Propshaft Spline lubricant, special lubricant (GM part no. 12345879) or lubricant Spline meeting requirements of GM 9985830. ®...
Page 299: Tires
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 299 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 ■ TIRES CAUTION CAUTION Your new vehicle comes with Poorly maintained and • Check the inﬂation pressure high-quality tires made by a improperly used tires are regularly. Tire pressure should leading tire manufacturer.
Page 300: Inflation
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 300 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance INFLATION The air pressure indicated on the NOTICE label as "cold" should be See the tire information label for maintained for the tires to perform Improper tire pressure your vehicle's tire inflation properly.
Page 301 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 301 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 To check and adjust tire For tire pressure inspection, the 4. Recheck the tire pressure. pressure: use of a quality pocket tire 5. Be sure to put the valve caps pressure gage is recommended.
Page 302: Tire Pressure Monitor
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 302 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Tire Pressure Monitor The message and the warning light will appear at each ignition NOTICE cycle until the low tire pressure condition is corrected. Changes or modifications not Stop as soon as possible and have expressly approved by the party the tire pressures checked and...
Page 303 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 303 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 If you replace the original tires If the warning light or the message TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR on your vehicle with tires of a does not disappear, make sure to SYSTEM PROBLEMS different size, the pressure listed check the tire pressure and inflate...
Page 304 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 304 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance This message and/or the low tire • The original tires or wheels on TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR pressure light may appear under your vehicle were replaced SENSOR IDENTIFICATION the following conditions: with tires or wheels not CODES compatible with the tire...
Page 305 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 305 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 To reset the tire pressure 3. Turn the main lights switch 5. Remove the valve cap from monitor: from AUTO to "off" four times the valve stem and increase or within three seconds.
Page 306: Inspection And Rotation
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 306 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance INSPECTION AND 6. Repeat the previous step for 8. Set the tire pressures to the each of the remaining tires in correct level. ROTATION the following order: right See the tire information label Check your tires and wheels front tire, right rear tire, then...
Page 307 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 307 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 See "Tire Pressure Monitor" CAUTION earlier in this section for more information. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel After rotation, adjust the front and nuts can cause the wheel to rear tire pressures according to the become loose and even come tire information label.
Page 308: Tire Replacement
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 308 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance TIRE REPLACEMENT NOTICE The rubber in your vehicle’s tires Improperly tightened wheel degrades over time, even if the nuts can lead to brake pulsation tires are not used. Various and rotor damage.
Page 309 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 309 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 The tire information label says See "Tire Pressure Monitor" CAUTION what size tires you need. earlier in this section for more information. If you add different sized To determine the location of your wheels, and then if tires not vehicle’s tire information label, see CAUTION...
Page 310: Tire Chains
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 310 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance TIRE CHAINS CAUTION CAUTION NOTICE Never drive faster than the Do not use tire chains if your speed for which your tires are tire size is: Use tire chains only where legal, rated, regardless of the legal •...
Page 311: Spare Tire
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 311 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 ■ WHEELS SPARE TIRE CAUTION (Continued) See "Spare Tire" in Section 5 for Use another type of traction Wheel Alignment and Tire information. device only if its manufacturer Balancing recommends it for use on If there is unusual tire wear or if the your vehicle and tire-size...
Page 312: Wheel Replacement
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 312 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Wheel Replacement CAUTION CAUTION Replace any wheel that is bent, Using the wrong replacement Putting a used wheel on the cracked, or badly rusted or parts could be dangerous. It vehicle is dangerous.
Page 313: Vehicle Identification Number
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 313 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 CAUTION NOTICE Never use oil or grease on Improperly tightened wheel studs, nuts or bolts. If you do, nuts can lead to brake pulsation SAMPLE4UX1M072675 the nuts or bolts might come and rotor damage.
Page 314: Service Parts Identification Label
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 314 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ SERVICE PARTS ■ FUSES AND CIRCUIT The number may also be found in one or more of the following IDENTIFICATION LABEL BREAKERS locations: This label is located inside the NOTICE •...
Page 315 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 315 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Leaving electrical equipment on for extended periods of time can drain your battery. The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
Page 316 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 316 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance NOTICE Do not spill liquids on the vehicle’s electrical components, or damage may occur. Always reinstall the fuse block cover when you are done. You can remove fuses with a fuse Look at the silver-colored band extractor.
Page 317: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 317 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Fuse Usage Roof Rack Lights Battery; Ignition Switch Front Wiper Regulated Voltage Control Power Power Door Locks – Sunroof; Front Washer Pump FUSE Accessories PULLER Not Used – Transfer Case Control Module Radio Body Control Module –...
Page 318 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 318 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Continued) Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Rear Turn Signal Light; Hazard Ignition 1 (V8 Only) Warning Flashers Transmission Powertrain Control Module 1 Cruise Control; Miscellaneous Mass Air Flow Sensor;...
Page 319 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 319 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Continued) Fuse Usage Fuse Usage Rear Parking Light Air Injection Reactor Pump Stoplights Passenger Side Power Window ® Auxiliary Power 1/Cigarette Lighter Antilock Brake System; Stabilitrak –...
Page 320 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 320 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Engine Compartment Fuse Block (Continued) Relay Relay Stoplights Run; Crank Front Fog Lights Not Used High Beam Headlights; Low Beam Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Headlights Powertrain Rear Defogger Backup Lights Windshield Wiper On/Off Ignition 3 Heating, Ventilation and...
Page 321: Bulb Replacement
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 321 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 ■ BULB REPLACEMENT Halogen Bulbs See your dealer for any bulb CAUTION changing procedure not listed in Halogen bulbs contain this section. pressurized gas and may burst if dropped or scratched. You or others may be injured.
Page 322 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 322 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance 4. Pull the bulb socket out and replace it with a new one. 5. Connect the electrical connector to the new bulb socket. 6. Reinstall the bulb socket and turn it clockwise to secure it.
Page 323 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 323 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 6. Reverse the steps to install a 3. Turn the bulb socket new bulb. counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out. When reinstalling the light assembly, align the pins on the 4.
Page 324: Replacement Bulb Specifications
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 324 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ REPLACEMENT BULB SPECIFICATIONS Headlight Bulbs ..........................H-13 Backup Lights ..........................W16W Tail/Stop/Turn Lights......................P27/7WLL See your dealer for any bulb not listed in this section..324...
Page 325: Specifications And Capacities
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 325 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 ■ SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES Component Speciﬁcations 3.7 L L5 Engine Type..............................L5 VIN Code ............................E Oil Filter ......................... 89017342**/PF61* – Air Cleaner/Filter........................15942429** Spark Plugs................. 12598004**/41-103*(Gap 1.01 mm) – Wheel Nut Torque........................140 Nm ®...
Page 326 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 326 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance Component Speciﬁcations (Continued) 5.3 L V8 Engine Type..............................V8 VIN Code ............................L Oil Filter ......................... 89017524**/PF48* Air Cleaner/Filter........................15942429** Spark Plugs................. 12609877**/41-985*(Gap 1.01 mm) Wheel Nut Torque........................140 Nm ® * AC Delco part number ** GM part number...
Page 327: Capacities (Approximate)
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 327 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Capacities (Approximate) Fuel Tank..........................102.2 L Engine Oil (with oil filter)......................5.7 L*† Cooling System† 3.7 L L5 Engine..........................9.5 L 5.3 L V8 Engine ........................13.5 L – Transmission (Drain and Refill) Automatic Transmission (3.7L L5 and 5.3L V8) ................4.7 L Manual Transmission (3.7L L5) ....................2.4 L –...
Page 328: Appearance Care
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 328 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Service and Maintenance ■ APPEARANCE CARE General Motors offers products NOTICE specially designed to maintain the CAUTION appearance and to help care for Certain cleaners contain chemi- your vehicle. cals that can damage the Care should be taken to avoid emblems or nameplates on the See your dealer for more informa-...
Page 329 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 329 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 4 Wheels and Tires Then, apply wax to the wheels, if NOTICE desired. NOTICE When cleaning aluminum or NOTICE chrome-plated wheels, do not To prevent damage to chrome- use strong soaps, chemicals, plated wheels and trim, always Do not drive your vehicle abrasive polishes/cleaners/...
Page 330 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 330 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM...
Page 331 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 331 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 - Problems on the Road –––– – Jump Starting ..........332 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck......362 Towing............336 Rocking Your Vehicle ........363 Engine Overheating ........336 Recovery Hooks ..........364 Prob Checking and Adding Coolant ......339 Data Collection and Event Data Recorders...
Page 332: Problems On The Road
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 332 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ JUMP STARTING NOTICE CAUTION If your battery has run down, you Trying to start your vehicle by Every new GM vehicle uses a may use another vehicle and some pushing or pulling it won’t battery that requires no jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 333 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 333 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 To jump start your vehicle, 2. To ensure that the vehicles do 3. Turn off the ignition on both follow these steps: not roll, set the parking brake vehicles. Turn off the radios ﬁrmly on both vehicles and all lights that aren't CAUTION...
Page 334 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 334 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road 4. Now open the hood and - 3.7 L L5 Engine: locate the positive (+) and The remote negative (-) negative (-) battery terminals. terminal (marked GND) is located near the front of the CAUTION engine compartment.
Page 335 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 335 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 8. Now take the negative (-) 9. Attach the other end of the 10. Start the vehicle with the (black) cable. First connect it negative cable to a heavy good battery.
Page 336: Towing
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 336 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ TOWING NOTICE Your vehicle should be towed with Damage to your vehicle may all four wheels off the ground. Tow result from electrical shorting if the vehicle on a platform trailer. jumper cables are connected or Otherwise, the vehicle could be disconnected incorrectly.
Page 337 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 337 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 The engine coolant temperature If you no longer have the overheat CAUTION gage shows the engine coolant warning, you may continue to temperature. If the pointer reaches Continued operation of an drive the vehicle, but at a slower the shaded warning area of the overheated engine may result...
Page 338 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 338 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road The level in the coolant recovery CAUTION CAUTION tank should be at or above the Steam from an overheated Fans or other moving engine FULL COLD (full cold) mark. engine can burn you badly.
Page 339: Checking And Adding Coolant
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 339 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 Checking and Adding NOTICE Coolant Running your engine without coolant could cause engine NOTICE damage that wouldn’t be Your engine has a specific cool- covered by your warranty. ant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure may If the coolant is leaking, have it result in the engine overheating...
Page 340 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 340 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road CAUTION NOTICE CAUTION Adding only plain water or a If there is too much water in the Under some conditions the liquid other than the coolant mixture, the liquid ethylene glycol in engine cool- recommended coolant can be could freeze and crack the...
Page 341 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 341 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 When the coolant in the tank is up NOTICE CAUTION to the proper mark, go back in and The cooling system in your start your vehicle. If the coolant Steam and scalding liquids from vehicle is designed to use temperature gage still shows an...
Page 342 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 342 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road Note: If, at any time during this procedure, coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck, reinstall the radiator pressure cap. 2. Fill the radiator with the right mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck.
Page 343: Engine Fan Noise
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 343 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 ■ ENGINE FAN NOISE 7. Reinstall the pressure cap. The radiator cap is a pressure- Your vehicle is equipped with a type cap and must be tightly clutched engine cooling fan. installed to prevent coolant Under most driving conditions, loss and possible engine dam-...
Page 344: Changing A Flat Tire
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 344 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ CHANGING A FLAT CAUTION CAUTION (Continued) TIRE Avoid further tire and wheel To help prevent the vehicle damage by driving very slowly from moving while changing NOTICE to a level place and stopping.
Page 345 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 345 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 CAUTION (Continued) • Do not start the vehicle while it is raised on the jack. • Before jacking, have all passengers get out of the vehicle. – • Put blocks at the front and rear of the tire furthest away from the one being changed.
Page 346: Jack And Spare Tire Removal
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 346 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road Jack and Spare Tire Removal The jacking tools are stored under the rear seat. To remove the equipment, do the 3. Unfasten the straps holding following: the tool bag to the jack. 1.
Page 347 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 347 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 7. Wheel Wrench 8. Hoist Shaft Access Ramp 9. Hoist End of Extension Tool CAUTION To help avoid personal injury and property damage, never – remove or restow a tire from/to a stowage position under the vehicle while the vehicle is supported by a jack.
Page 348 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 348 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road To access the spare tire, do the following: 2. Insert the hoist end (open end) of the extension through 1. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions. the hoist shaft access ramp.
Page 349 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 349 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. Pull the tire towards you. –...
Page 350: Changing The Flat Tire
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 350 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road 3. Assemble the wheel wrench, jack handle extensions and the jack handle. Attach the jack handle to the jack. Changing the Flat Tire 2. Loosen the wheel nuts with the wheel wrench.
Page 351 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 351 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 – 4. Place the jack under the - If the flat tire is on a front - If the flat tire is on a rear jacking point nearest the tire wheel, place the jack on the wheel, place the jack under –...
Page 352 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 352 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road 6. Raise the vehicle off the CAUTION ground until there is room for Getting under a vehicle when it the spare tire to ﬁt. is jacked up is dangerous. If the 7.
Page 353 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 353 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 CAUTION CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs Incorrect wheel nuts or or nuts. If you do, the nuts improperly tightened wheel might come loose. Your wheel nuts can cause the wheel to could fall off, causing a serious become loose and even come accident.
Page 354 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 354 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road 15. Restow tire and jacking After installing the spare tire on NOTICE equipment in reverse order as your vehicle, stop as soon as Improperly tightened wheel removal. possible to make sure the tire is nuts can lead to brake pulsation correctly inflated.
Page 355: Storing Tire And Jacking Equipment
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 355 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 Storing Tire and Jacking Equipment CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger's compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden – stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 356 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 356 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road To restow the tire under the 3. Once the tire/wheel retainer is vehicle in the spare tire carrier, do separated from the guide pin, the following: pull the guide pin through the center of the wheel.
Page 357 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 357 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 – 4. Assemble the wheel wrench and the two jack handle extensions. 5. Insert the hoist end (open end) of the extension through – the hoist shaft access ramp. Connect the extension onto the hoist shaft.
Page 358 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 358 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road 6. Turn the wheel wrench Jacking Equipment Storage clockwise to raise the tire off Restow the jacking equipment in the ground. the proper storage areas. Make sure the retainer is fully To stow the equipment: seated across the underside of 1.
Page 359: Secondary Latch System
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 359 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 Secondary Latch System Perform the following procedure to release the secondary latch: The secondary latch is designed to 1. Check under the vehicle to see stop the spare tire from suddenly if the cable is visible.
Page 360 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 360 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road 3. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack. Raise the jack at least 10 turns. 4. Place the jack under the vehi- cle, ahead of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire.
Page 361: Spare Tire
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 361 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 Spare Tire 9. When the tire has been com- pletely lowered, tilt the The spare tire is attached to the retainer at the end of the tire carrier underneath the vehicle. cable and pull it through the Although the spare tire was fully wheel opening.
Page 362: If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 362 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road ■ IF YOUR VEHICLE GETS The spare tire does not have a tire CAUTION pressure sensor. If you install the STUCK spare tire, a tire pressure monitor If you let your tires spin at high If your vehicle gets stuck in sand, system warning light/message...
Page 363: Rocking Your Vehicle
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 363 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 ® Rocking Your Vehicle 2. Press the Stabilitrak Button/ 3. Then, with the wheels straight Traction Control Button, ahead, do the following: To free your vehicle when it is located on the instrument Shift the transmission back stuck:...
Page 364: Recovery Hooks
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 364 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road Recovery Hooks The rocking motion may free the NOTICE vehicle. Your vehicle is equipped with front Never use the hooks for towing If it does not, you may need to and rear recovery hooks.
Page 365: Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 365 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Section 5 ■ DATA COLLECTION Some modules may also record Data is recorded only if a non-triv- data about how you operate the ial crash situation occurs. AND EVENT DATA vehicle, such as the rate of fuel In most cases, data is recorded for RECORDERS consumption or average vehicle...
Page 366 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 366 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Problems on the Road GM will only access this informa- Data that GM collects or receives Some vehicles use radio frequency tion with the consent of the vehi- may also be used for GM research identification technology for cle owner or lessee, in response to needs or may be made available to...
Page 367: Index
04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 367 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Audio - Care of Your Compact Discs ....98 Audio - Compact Disc Changer ......91 Accessories ............267 Audio - Loading the CD Changer ......91 Accessories - Audio - Radio Controls ........77 Retained Accessory Power ....
Page 368 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 368 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index B (Continued) Cargo - Cargo Tie-Downs ......... 130 Cargo - Certification/Tire Label ......253 Belts - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...159 Cargo - Convenience Net ......... 133 Belts - Safety Belts .........6 Cargo - Luggage Carrier ........
Page 369 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 369 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index C (Continued) Controls - System Status Indicators and Controls ..24 Climate Control - Heating ........67 Coolant ............280 Climate Control - Heating/Defogging ....68 Coolant - Checking and Adding Coolant ..339 Climate Control - Off Setting .......67 Coolant - Coolant Temperature Gage ....
Page 370 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 370 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index D (Continued) Electrical - Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....314 Electrical - Doors - Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...118 Retained Accessory Power ....108 Doors - Rear Door Security Locks .......118 Electrical Accessories - Power Outlet .....
Page 371 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 371 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Four-Wheel Drive - Off-Road Driving ....222 Four-Wheel Drive - Fan - Fan Speed Selector ........66 Off-Road Driving on Hills ......14 Filter - Air Cleaner/Filter ....296 Four-Wheel Drive - Transfer Case Lubricant ..290 Filter - Air Filter Restriction Indicator ....274 Frequency - Flooding - Engine Flooding .......208...
Page 372 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 372 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Inflatable Restraint System - Passenger Air Bag On/Off Indicator ..........175 Harness - Trailer Wiring Harness ......261 Inflatable Restraint System - Hazard Warning Flasher ........24 Passenger Sensing System ......169 Headlights - High Beam Indicator ......26 Inflatable Restraint System - Headlights - High/Low Beam Control ....102...
Page 373 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 373 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index K (Continued) Light - Security System Light ....... 38 Light - Shift Indicator Light ......35 Keyless Entry - Transmitter Range ......202 Light - Keys ..............195 ® Stabilitrak /Traction Control System Light ..36 ®...
Page 374 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 374 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index L (Continued) Maintenance - Checking and Adding Coolant ... 339 Maintenance - Doing Your Own Service Work .. 266 Loading - Vehicle Loading ......14 Maintenance - Engine Coolant ......280 Locks - Anti-lockout Feature ......117 Maintenance - Engine Coolant Locks - Automatic Door Locks ....
Page 375 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 375 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index M (Continued) Oil - Engine Oil Dipstick ......273 Oil - Oil Fill Cap ........273 Mirrors ..............109 Oil - Oil Life Monitor .......27 Mirrors - Inside Mirror ........110 Oil - Oil Pressure Warning Light ......30 Mirrors - Manual Folding Outside Mirrors ..110 Overhead - Luggage Carrier ......
Page 376 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 376 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Remote Keyless Entry - Transmitter Frequency Approval Code ..........203 Rack - Luggage Carrier ........130 Restraint System - Warning Light ....159 Radiator - Radiator Cap ......273 Restraints - Air Bag ..........161 Radio ............24 Restraints - Anchors for Child Restraints with Radio - Antenna ..........99...
Page 377 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 377 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Seats - Manual Seat Controls ......142 Seats - Power Lumbar Control ......143 Safety - Air Bag ..........161 Seats - Power Seat Controls ......143 Safety - Anchors for Child Restraints with Lower Seats - Rear Seats ........
Page 378 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 378 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index S (Continued) Status - System Status Indicators and Controls ..24 Sound System - Sound System With Compact Steering ............247 Disc Player ............74 Steering - Power Steering ......... 247 Spare - Spare Tire ..........361 Steering - Power Steering Fluid ......
Page 379 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 379 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Tires - Tire Replacement ........308 Tires - Tire Stowage ....5 Tachometer ............28 Tires - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balancing ..311 Tailgate .............119 Towing ...........5 Tank - Filling the Fuel Tank ........269 Towing - Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..
Page 380 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 380 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index T (Continued) Transmitter - Transmitter Frequency Approval Code .... 203 Trailer - Safety Chains ........258 Transmitter - Transmitter Range ......202 Trailer - Trailer Brakes ........259 Transmitter - Universal Transmitter ....124 Trailer - Trailer Towing ........254 Trip Odometer ..........
Page 381 04AKENG59_H3T.fm Page 381 Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:07 PM Index Wheels - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balancing ....311 Warning Light - Air Bag Light ......37 Wheels - Wheel Nut Torque ...... 325 Warning Light - Wheels - Wheel Replacement ....312 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light ....30 Windows ............

Hummer H3T Owner's Manual

Hummer

Section 1 - Instrumentation and Controls

Dash-Mounted Instruments and Controls

Traction Control System

Stabilitrak System

Accessory Power Outlets

Lights

Heating and Air Conditioning System

Sound System and Clock

Navigation System

Controls Mounted on Steering Wheel/Column

Multifunction Lever

Mirrors

Windows

Doors

Rear Cargo Area

Overhead Area and Roof

Storage

Retained Accessory Power

Ashtray and Lighter

Electric Power Management

Battery Rundown Protection

Object Detection

Section 2 - Seats and Restraints

Seat Controls

Safety Belts

Supplemental Restraints

Section 3 - Starting and Operating Instructions

New Vehicle Break-In Period

Keys

Theft Deterrent System

Remote Keyless Entry

Ignition Switch

Starting Instructions

Transmission

Hill Start Assist

Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive

Off-Road Driving

Vehicle Parking

Traction

Brakes

Steering

Suspension

Vehicle Loading

Trailer Towing

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Section 4 - Service and Maintenance

Doing Your Own Service Work

Maintenance Guidelines

Accessories and Modifications

Fuel

Hood Release

Engine Compartment

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Tires

Wheels

Vehicle Identification Number

Service Parts Identification Label

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Bulb Replacement

Replacement Bulb Specifications

Specifications and Capacities

Appearance Care

Section 5 - Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Towing

Engine Overheating

Engine Fan Noise

Changing a Flat Tire

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck

Data Collection and Event Data Recorders

Quick Links

Table of Contents

Chapters

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