Front Mounted Receiver; Power Winch Platform - Hummer 2008 H2 Owner's Manual

Front Mounted Receiver

Your vehicle is equipped with a front mounted receiver.
You can use the receiver with a power winch platform
(described later in this section) or with other
accessories.
Never use the front mounted receiver to tow a trailer.
You can use the front mounted receiver to tow your
vehicle behind another. See Recreational Vehicle
Towing on page 4-51.

Power Winch Platform

You can use the power winch platform (if equipped)
with an aftermarket winch. Connect the winch to
the platform and wiring to the vehicle following the
winch manufacturer's guidelines.
Notice: Do not use the winch platform to winch at
a tension of more than 9,000 lbs. (4 082 kg). This
would damage your vehicle's frame. This damage
would not be covered by your vehicle's warranty.
If you are using a winch to pull out another vehicle,
follow the winch manufacturer's guidelines and observe
the following to prevent damage to your vehicle:
•
If possible, have your vehicle anchored from the
opposite side of the winch to a solid, immovable
object.
If winching from the front, use both of the rear
recovery loops. If winching from the rear, use both
of the front recovery loops.
•
Put your transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
•
Use your regular brakes to hold your vehicle in
place and block the wheels to keep the vehicle
from moving.
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