Page 1: Table Of Contents
2009 HUMMER H3/H3T Owner Manual Seats and Restraint ... 1-1 System Head Restraints ... 1-2 Front Seats ... 1-3 Rear Seats ... 1-7 Safety Belts ... 1-11 Child Restraints ... 1-25 Airbag System ... 1-46 Restraint System Check ... 1-60 ...
Page 2: Index
Preface GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, HUMMER, H3 and H3T are trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. GM reserves the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute...
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “Do Not,” “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.” A box with the word CAUTION is used to tell about things that could hurt you or others if you were to ignore the warning.
Page 4: System
Preface Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. : Airbag Readiness Light : Air Conditioning : Antilock Brake System (ABS) : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ®...
Page 5: Seats And Restraint System
Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats Manual Seats ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Rear Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3) ...1-7 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T) ...1-9 Seats and Restraint System...
Page 6: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. CAUTION With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash.
Page 7: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 8: Manual Lumbar
Seats and Restraint System Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on the outboard side of the seat. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support. Power Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).
Page 9: Reclining Seatbacks
The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to work. The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off and then turned back on. For the heated seat feature to work on the passenger seat the safety belt must be fastened.
Page 10 Seats and Restraint System To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 11: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3) The 60/40 split bench seats can be folded for more cargo space. Folding the Seatbacks There should be nothing on, under, or in front of the seat, and the front seats should be moved forward. To fold the rear seatback(s): 1.
Page 12 Seats and Restraint System Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position CAUTION If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
Page 13: 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T)
60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T) Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Seats and Restraint System To fold the rear seatback(s) forward: 1.
Page 14: Safety Belts
1-10 Seats and Restraint System 4. Remove the headrest by pressing the button on the headrest post, at the top of the seatback, and lift to remove. 5. Lift the headrest off of the seatback and store on the back panel.
Page 15: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly.
Page 16 1-12 Seats and Restraint System Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle.
Page 17 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Seats and Restraint System or the instrument panel... 1-13 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 18: Safety Belts
1-14 Seats and Restraint System Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is...
Page 19 First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know. Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the ﬂoor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just Seats and Restraint System touching the thighs.
Page 20 1-16 Seats and Restraint System What is wrong with this? The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 21 CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 22 1-18 Seats and Restraint System What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm.
Page 23 CAUTION You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt.
Page 24: Lap-Shoulder Belt
1-20 Seats and Restraint System Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3) on page 1-7 or 60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T) on page 1-9 for instruction on reconnecting the...
Page 25 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-25. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 26 1-22 Seats and Restraint System Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder.
Page 27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.
Page 28 1-24 Seats and Restraint System 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 29: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 30 1-26 Seats and Restraint System The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: • Sit all the way back on the seat.
Page 31 CAUTION Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time.
Page 32: Infants And Young Children
1-28 Seats and Restraint System Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints.
Page 33 Seats and Restraint System 1-29 CAUTION Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat.
Page 34 1-30 Seats and Restraint System What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle...
Page 35: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 36: Where To Put The Restraint
1-32 Seats and Restraint System Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle’s safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions...
Page 37 seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Page 38: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
1-34 Seats and Restraint System Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.
Page 39 Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 40 1-36 Seats and Restraint System For H3T models, the top tether anchors are located on the back panel behind each rear seating position. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.
Page 41 CAUTION Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured.
Page 42 1-38 Seats and Restraint System 1.3. Route the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback.
Page 43 If the position you are using has a ﬁxed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint. 1.4. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback latch (B).
Page 44 1-40 Seats and Restraint System 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1.
Page 45: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for how and where to...
Page 46 1-42 Seats and Restraint System 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. For H3 models, pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 47: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
7. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-34 for more information. For H3T models, if the headrest interferes with the installation of the child restraint, remove the headrest by pressing the button...
Page 48 1-44 Seats and Restraint System A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. CAUTION A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates.
Page 49 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal...
Page 50: Airbag System
1-46 Seats and Restraint System 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child...
Page 51 The vehicle may have the following airbags: • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver. • A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.
Page 52 1-48 Seats and Restraint System CAUTION Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward.
Page 53: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. Seats and Restraint System The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-49 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and...
Page 54: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
1-50 Seats and Restraint System Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. CAUTION If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or...
Page 55 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object. • If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that...
Page 56: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
1-52 Seats and Restraint System determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll. What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inﬂator.
Page 57 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
Page 58: Passenger Sensing System
1-54 Seats and Restraint System Passenger Sensing System The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started. United States Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, are visible...
Page 59 CAUTION (Continued) be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inﬂates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), no system is fail-safe.
Page 60 1-56 Seats and Restraint System For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag (if equipped), depending upon the person seating posture and body build.
Page 61 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the Seats and Restraint System system to detect that person and...
Page 62: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
1-58 Seats and Restraint System A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your speciﬁc...
Page 63: Airbag System
seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.
Page 64: Restraint System Check Checking The Restraint Systems
1-60 Seats and Restraint System Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job.
Page 65 If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 66 1-62 Seats and Restraint System ✍ NOTES...
Page 67 Features and Controls Keys Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks Door Locks ...2-5 Power Door Locks ...2-6 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-6 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-6 Lockout Protection ...2-7 Tailgate ...2-7...
Page 68 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System ...2-42 Universal Home Remote System Operation ...2-43 Storage Areas Glove Box ...2-47 Cupholders ...2-47 Front Seat Storage Net ...2-47 Center Console Storage ...2-47 Luggage Carrier ...2-48 Rear Storage Area ...2-49 Convenience Net ...2-49...
Page 69: Features And Controls
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 70: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Features and Controls Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.
Page 71: Doors And Locks Door Locks
Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter. To replace the battery: 1. Separate the transmitter with a ﬂat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side. 2.
Page 72: Power Door Locks
Features and Controls From the inside, use the manual lock levers or power door lock switch. Power Door Locks Driver’s side shown The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and the front passenger doors. Press L (lock) to lock all the doors at once.
Page 73: Lockout Protection
To open a rear door when the security lock is set, unlock the door and open the door from the outside. To disengage a security lock: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Use the ignition key to turn the lock to the vertical position.
Page 74 Features and Controls Removing the Tailgate To remove the tailgate: 1. Open the tailgate fully and remove the retainer clip from the driver’s side hinge. It is recommended that the retainer clip be stored in a safe place, like the glove box. 2.
Page 75: Swing-Gate
3. Slide the lower end ﬁtting onto the front bolt. The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side. When closing the tailgate the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position.
Page 76: Power Windows
2-10 Features and Controls Power Windows CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 77: Sun Visors
Press the button again to turn the lockout off. A red band on the side of the button is lit when the windows are not locked out. Sun Visors Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. Pull out the extenders for further coverage.
Page 78: Passlock (U.s. Only)
2-12 Features and Controls To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: • Lock the vehicle with the manual door lock lever, the power door lock switch, or the key, after the doors are closed. • Unlock the doors by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or by contacting OnStar.
Page 79: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
If the engine is running and the security light comes on, the engine restarts if you turn the engine ® off. However, the Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer/retailer. The vehicle is not protected by ®...
Page 80: Theft-Deterrent
2-14 Features and Controls ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only) This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN.
Page 81: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In
5. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key. The security light turns off once the key has been programmed.
Page 82: Ignition Positions
2-16 Features and Controls Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. To shift out of P (Park), turn the ignition to ON/RUN and apply the regular brake pedal. Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the ignition could cause damage to the switch or break the key.
Page 83: Sunroof
If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. You may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time.
Page 84 2-18 Features and Controls Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it.
Page 85: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below 0°F (−18°C). Vehicles with an engine coolant heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting.
Page 86 2-20 Features and Controls It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. There are several different positions for the shift lever. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when you start the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 87 To rock the vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-33 N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels.
Page 88: Manual Transmission Operation
2-22 Features and Controls 1 (First): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in 1 (First) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly...
Page 89 R (Reverse): To back up, stop the vehicle. Press the clutch pedal and shift into R (Reverse). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. If it is hard to shift, let the shift lever return to Neutral and release the clutch pedal.
Page 90: Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
2-24 Features and Controls Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive sends engine power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most out of Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Transfer Case Buttons The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
Page 91 An indicator light will ﬂash while shifting the transfer case. If the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting. If the SERV 4WD message on the Driver Information Center (DIC) stays on, take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer for service.
Page 92 2-26 Features and Controls Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Low Lock Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the indicator light stops ﬂashing could cause damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the indicator light stops ﬂashing before putting the transmission back in gear. To shift out of Four-Wheel-Low Lock, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h)
Page 93 5. Simultaneously press and hold the Four-Wheel High and Four-Wheel-Low Lock buttons for 10 seconds. The Neutral light will come on when the transfer case shift to Neutral is complete. 6. Press and hold the regular brake pedal and shift the transmission to R (Reverse), then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for an automatic transmission, or...
Page 94: Parking Brake
2-28 Features and Controls Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push the parking brake pedal down to its fully-applied position.
Page 95: Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 96: Shifting Out Of Park (Automatic Transmission)
2-30 Features and Controls Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from P (Park) without ﬁrst pressing the shift lever button. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into P (Park). Torque lock is when the weight of the vehicle puts too much force on the parking pawl in the...
Page 97: Parking The Vehicle
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before you get out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and ﬁrmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed into R (Reverse) with the clutch pedal pressed in, turn the ignition key to LOCK/OFF, remove the key and...
Page 98: Running The Vehicle While Parked
2-32 Features and Controls Running the Vehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous.
Page 99: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display. ® Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons for ® the OnStar system. See your dealer/retailer for more information ® about OnStar and how to ®...
Page 100: Compass
2-34 Features and Controls Compass Display Press to turn the compass display on or off. For more information on the compass, see Compass on page 2-34 after, in this section. Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.
Page 101: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors H3 Shown, H3T Similar Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door. To adjust the power mirrors: 1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch to choose the driver or passenger side mirror. 2.
Page 102: Object Detection Systems Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
2-36 Features and Controls Object Detection Systems Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Vehicles with the rear vision camera system are designed to help the driver while the vehicle is backing up. The area behind the vehicle is displayed on the screen in the inside rear view mirror.
Page 103 CAUTION (Continued) So if you do not use proper care before backing up, you could hit a vehicle, child, pedestrian, bicyclist, or pet, resulting in vehicle damage, injury, or death. Even though the vehicle has the RVC system, always check carefully before backing up by checking behind and around the vehicle.
Page 104 2-38 Features and Controls The following illustration shows the ﬁeld of view that the camera provides. H3 Field of View Notice: The spare tire extends farther away from rear of the vehicle than the trailer hitch shown on rear vision camera display.
Page 105 When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system may not work properly or display a clear image: • In the dark. • When the sun or the beam of headlamps is shining directly into the camera lens. •...
Page 106 2-40 Features and Controls OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar.
Page 107 Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To ﬁnd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak...
Page 108: Universal Home Remote System
2-42 Features and Controls OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network...
Page 109: Universal Home Remote System Operation
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 110 2-44 Features and Controls When programming a garage door, park outside of the garage. Park directly in line with and facing the garage door opener motor-head or gate motor-head. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate you are programming.
Page 111 4. The indicator light on the Universal Home Remote ﬂashes slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light.
Page 112 2-46 Features and Controls Gate Operator and Canadian Programming If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission.
Page 113: Storage Areas Glove Box
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance phone number under Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-4.
Page 114: Luggage Carrier
2-48 Features and Controls Luggage Carrier If the vehicle has this feature, cargo can be loaded on top of the vehicle. The luggage carrier consists of siderails attached to the roof. The crossrails attach into the siderails and can be moved back and forth to accommodate various cargo sizes.
Page 115: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area The H3 has a rear storage area located on the passenger side of the cargo area. To open it, pull the two tabs out and open lid. Convenience Net Use the convenience net, located in the rear, to store small loads as far forward as possible.
Page 116: Sunroof
2-50 Features and Controls To remove or install cargo tie-downs at the front of the bed, slide the corner cap towards the center of the bed to expose the rail notches. To remove the corner cap, pull either edge away from the rail. To remove the system, loosen the toggle bolts on each rail until they can be removed from the bed...
Page 117 Anti-Pinch Feature If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of obstruction. The sunroof will then open halfway, and the air deﬂector will raise.
Page 118 2-52 Features and Controls ✍ NOTES...
Page 119 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-5 Horn ...3-5 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction ...3-6 Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-6 Headlamp High/ Low-Beam Changer ...3-7 Flash-to-Pass ...3-7 Windshield Wipers ...3-7 Windshield Washer ...3-8 Rear Window Wiper/ Washer ...3-8...
Page 120 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Light ...3-32 Security Light ...3-33 Cruise Control Light ...3-33 ...3-33 Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage ...3-33 Driver Information Center (DIC) Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-34 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-34 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-37 Audio System(s) Audio System(s) ...3-41 Setting the Clock...
Page 121 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES...
Page 122: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar...
Page 123: Hazard Warning Flashers
The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6. Windshield Wipers on page 3-7. Windshield Washer on page 3-8. Cruise Control on page 3-9. C. Horn on page 3-5. D.
Page 124: Tilt Wheel
Instrument Panel Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows the steering wheel to be adjusted. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column. To tilt, hold the steering wheel and pull the tilt lever toward you. Raise or lower the wheel to a comfortable level, then release the tilt lever to lock the wheel in...
Page 125: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out, check the fuse. For bulb replacement, see Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3) on page 5-42 or Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3T) on page 5-42. For a blown fuse or circuit breaker, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-91.
Page 126: Windshield Washer
Instrument Panel (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid position past the delay settings. (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band to the second solid position past the delay settings.
Page 127: Cruise Control
The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. Check the ﬂuid level if the windshield can be washed, but the rear windows cannot. Cruise Control With cruise control, a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 128 3-10 Instrument Panel Setting Cruise Control CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control.
Page 129: Exterior Lamps
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control • Press and hold until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Page 130 3-12 Instrument Panel (Off): Turns all exterior lamps and the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) off. This is a momentary control that returns to AUTO when released. The DRL does not turn off on vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, unless the following conditions are met: •...
Page 131: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder A headlamp reminder chime will sound if the following conditions are met: • The driver door is open. • Parking lamps or headlamps are manually turned on. • The key is either not in the ignition switch, or it is in the LOCK/OFF position of the ignition switch.
Page 132: Automatic Headlamp System
3-14 Instrument Panel Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlamp system will turn on after the transmission has been shifted from P (Park) to D (Drive). The headlamps, taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps, and the instrument panel lights turn on at normal brightness.
Page 133: Fog Lamps
The off-road lamps button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. To use the lamps, remove the covers from the lamps and press the button to turn them on or off. An indicator light turns on when the lamps are on.
Page 134: Dome Lamp
3-16 Instrument Panel The instrument panel lights, cluster, and radio display do not dim to complete darkness. Turn the thumbwheel all the way up to turn the dome lamps on. Dome Lamp The dome lamps are located in the front area of the vehicle. There is also a dome lamp in the cargo area of the H3 model only.
Page 135: Electric Power Management
Electric Power Management The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery’s temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
Page 136: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
3-18 Instrument Panel Accessory Power Outlet(s) The accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone. There are two accessory power outlets located under the climate control system. There is also one accessory power outlet located in the rear cargo area (H3 model only).
Page 137: Climate Controls Climate Control System
Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Temperature Control B. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air Conditioning E. Recirculation F. Rear Window Defogger (Off): Turn the fan control to this position to turn the fan off.
Page 138 3-20 Instrument Panel (Floor): Air is directed to the ﬂoor outlets, side window outlets, and defroster. Recirculation is not available in this mode. (Floor/Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog and moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, side window, and ﬂoor outlets.
Page 139: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog or frost from the rear window when the key is in the ignition and turned to ON/RUN. (Rear Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off.
Page 140: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
3-22 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could prevent injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of the vehicle’s functions.
Page 141: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to indicate at a glance how the vehicle is running. It tells how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is being used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States 3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission version shown, 5.3L V8, Canada and Manual Transmission similar...
Page 142: Speedometer And Odometer
3-24 Instrument Panel Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 143: Airbag Readiness Light
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-54 for more information.
Page 144: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
3-26 Instrument Panel If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be...
Page 145: Charging System Light
If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer/retailer for service. CAUTION If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 146: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
3-28 Instrument Panel If the warning light comes on, there could be a brake problem. Have the brake system inspected right away. United States Canada This light comes on brieﬂy when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. If it does not, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn if there is a problem.
Page 147: Stabilitrak /Traction Control System (Tcs) Warning Light
brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-27. For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37 for all brake related DIC messages. ®...
Page 148: Tire Pressure Light
3-30 Instrument Panel Tire Pressure Light The tire pressure light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not, have the vehicle service by your dealer/retailer. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
Page 149 the vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire...
Page 150: Oil Pressure Light
3-32 Instrument Panel • Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 151: Security Light
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. The oil pressure light should come on brieﬂy as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer.
Page 152: Driver Information Center (Dic)
3-34 Instrument Panel An arrow on the fuel gage indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. Here are three things that can happen but do not indicate a problem with the fuel gage: • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full.
Page 153 Engine Oil Life System With the engine off, turn the key to ON/RUN and then press the reset stem until OIL LIFE RESET appears — alternating between OIL LIFE and RESET — on the DIC display. The CHANGE OIL message alerts you to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Page 154 3-36 Instrument Panel The following are the available modes: Lock 1 (default): On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park) and unlocks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 155: Dic Warnings And Messages
RFA 3: This mode ﬂashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter. RFA 4: This mode disables RKE feedback. There will be no feedback when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the RKE transmitter.
Page 156 3-38 Instrument Panel CHANGE OIL This message displays when the oil needs to be changed. Check the oil in the vehicle as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information.
Page 157 message and clear it from the display. The message appears at each ignition cycle until the tires are inﬂated to the correct inﬂation pressure. See Tires on page 5-44 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-51 for more information on tires and the correct inﬂation pressures.
Page 158 3-40 Instrument Panel SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle) This message displays if the vehicle needs service. Have the vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. SERVICE CHARG (Charge) SYS (System) This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system.
Page 159: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. CAUTION Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.
Page 160: Radio(S)
3-42 Instrument Panel Radio(s) Single CD Radio...
Page 161 Six-Disc CD Radio The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. DISP (Display): Press to: • Display the time when the ignition is off.
Page 162 3-44 Instrument Panel To set Automatic Volume: 1. Adjust the volume at the desired level. 2. Press AUTO VOL to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. Each higher setting allows for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds. To turn automatic volume off, press AUTO VOL until AVOL OFF displays.
Page 163 contact XM at.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service): Press to display additional information current XM station when is shown on the display. When the complete message has shown, disappears from the display.
Page 164 3-46 Instrument Panel 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization. 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once. 6. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) To select an XM station by category for the Single CD Radio:...
Page 165 Using the CD Player The CD player can play smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. A CD in the player it stays in the player when the ignition is turned off. When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Page 166 3-48 Instrument Panel Single CD Radio: (Previous): Press to go to the start of the current track after more than eight seconds have played. Press or hold 1 more than once to continue moving backward through the CD. (Next): Press to go to the next track.
Page 167 (Random): All the tracks on one CD or all the CDs can be played in random order. • Press and release to play all the tracks on one CD in random order. RANDOM ONE displays. Press again to turn off random play. •...
Page 168 3-50 Instrument Panel To delete tracks: 1. Press to turn song list on. S-LIST displays. 2. Press either SEEK arrow to select the desired track to be deleted. 3. Press and hold two seconds. Two beeps sound to conﬁrm that the track has been deleted.
Page 169: Xm Radio Messages
player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, and debris. If an error displays, see “CD Messages” later in this section. CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: •...
Page 170: Navigation/Radio System
3-52 Instrument Panel Not Found: There are no channels available for the selected category. The system is working properly. XM Locked: The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles.
Page 171 Bluetooth Controls Use the button, located on the driver side of the instrument panel near the headlamp controls, to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. (Push To Talk): Press to answer incoming calls, to conﬁrm system information, and to start speech recognition. Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in-vehicle...
Page 172 3-54 Instrument Panel 5. The system prompts for a name for the phone. Use a name that best describes the phone. This name will be used to indicate which phone is connected. The system then conﬁrms the name provided. 6. The system responds with “<Phone name>...
Page 173 Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: • Store • Digit Store •...
Page 174 3-56 Instrument Panel 3. Say the ﬁrst digit to be stored. The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete. • If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “Clear”...
Page 175 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with “Would you like to delete, <name tag>? Please say yes or no”. • If the name tag is correct, say “Yes” to delete the name tag. The system responds with “OK, deleting <name tag>, returning to the main menu.”...
Page 176 3-58 Instrument Panel Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and release . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Digit Dial”. The system responds with “Digit dial using <phone name>, please say the ﬁrst digit to dial” followed by a tone.
Page 177 Receiving a Call When an incoming call is received, the audio system mutes and a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Press to answer the call. Call Waiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 178 3-60 Instrument Panel To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Transfer Call.” The system responds with “Transferring call” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone.
Page 179 • If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly, it responds “Dial Number, Please say yes or no?” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “Yes”. The system responds with “OK, Sending Number” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.
Page 180: Theft-Deterrent Feature
3-62 Instrument Panel This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 181: Fixed Mast Antenna
Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle’s radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’s battery, or simply having the phone on. This interference causes an increased level of static while listening to the radio.
Page 182 3-64 Instrument Panel ✍ NOTES...
Page 183: Your Driving, The Road And The Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...4-1 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-6 ® StabiliTrak System ...4-6 Traction Control...
Page 184: Driving Your Vehicle
Driving Your Vehicle • Combine several trips into a single trip. • Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.”...
Page 185: Control Of A Vehicle
Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured.
Page 186 Driving Your Vehicle And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes;...
Page 187: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on.
Page 188: Braking In Emergencies
Driving Your Vehicle Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions.
Page 189: Traction Control System (Tcs)
automatically disabled. See Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24 for more information. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow, and it is necessary to “rock”...
Page 190: Locking Rear Axle
Driving Your Vehicle Adjust your driving accordingly. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37 for more information. It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow, and it is necessary to “rock”...
Page 191: Locking Front Axle
2. Press the rear axle locking button with the vehicle moving less than 16 mph (26 km/h). The light in the button stops ﬂashing and remains illuminated when the rear axle is locked. Notice: If you try to lock the axle while the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, the vehicle’s drivetrain could be...
Page 192: Steering
4-10 Driving Your Vehicle 5. Wait for the light in the button to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated to show that the front axle is locked. Notice: If you try to lock the axle while the vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, the vehicle’s drivetrain could be damaged.
Page 193: Off-Road Recovery
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 194: Passing
4-12 Driving Your Vehicle Turn the steering wheel 3 to 5 inches, 8 to 13 cm, (about one-eighth turn) until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous.
Page 195: Off-Road Driving
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited.
Page 196 4-14 Driving Your Vehicle Before You Go Off-Roading • Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. • Make sure there is enough fuel, that ﬂuid levels are where they should be, and that the spare tire is fully inﬂated. •...
Page 197 You will ﬁnd other important information under Loading the Vehicle on page 4-35 and Tires on page 5-44. Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment:...
Page 198 4-16 Driving Your Vehicle High Mobility Characteristics The H3 has a 8.8 inch (22.3 cm) running ground clearance (A), a 9.2 inch (23.4 cm) axle to ground clearance (B), and a low center of gravity. The H3T has a 9.5 inch (24.1 cm) running ground clearance (A), and 8.7 inch (22.1 cm) axle to ground clearance (B), and a low...
Page 199 The vehicle should be able to traverse a 40% (22 degrees) side slope at 6 mph (9.7 km/h) while fully loaded on high friction surfaces. The vehicle can climb a 16 inch (40.6 cm) vertical step. Step climbing is best done by approaching the step at an angle rather than straight on.
Page 200 4-18 Driving Your Vehicle For mounds, washouts, loose up-hill slopes, ditches, etc. When wheel spin occurs as the vehicle is moving, the driver may notice a slight shaking or shuddering of the vehicle. This should be stopped as soon as possible to prevent damage to vehicle components.
Page 201 Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Surface Conditions: Off-roading surfaces can be hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle’s steering, acceleration, and braking in different ways.
Page 202 4-20 Driving Your Vehicle For very large dips, ditches or small washes, coast in, using the engine as a brake (transmission and transfer case lowest gears). Then, use the low ranges in the transmission and transfer case to power out. Roll The Tires Over Large Rocks Do not straddle large rocks;...
Page 203 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
Page 204 4-22 Driving Your Vehicle • Do not continue if the vehicle shudders or exhibits suspension hopping. This can cause damage to the driveline or suspension components. Improper driving technique is not covered by the vehicle warranty. CAUTION Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous.
Page 205 • While backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position so you can tell if the wheels are straight and can maneuver as you back down. It is best to back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction.
Page 206 4-24 Driving Your Vehicle Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, consider: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs? Boulders? •...
Page 207 Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. To decide whether to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: CAUTION Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over.
Page 208 4-26 Driving Your Vehicle Stalling on an Incline CAUTION Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path.
Page 209 Driving in Water CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over.
Page 210: Assist Steps
4-28 Driving Your Vehicle Assist Steps If your vehicle has removable side steps, remove the steps prior to off-roading to give your vehicle more ground clearance and to prevent damage to the vehicle from the side steps dragging and/or catching on obstacles.
Page 211: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or ﬂowing water. CAUTION Wet brakes can cause crashes.
Page 212: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
4-30 Driving Your Vehicle Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean —...
Page 213: Winter Driving
CAUTION Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 214 4-32 Driving Your Vehicle Allow greater following distance on any slippery road and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.
Page 215: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Run the engine for short periods only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat.
Page 216: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
4-34 Driving Your Vehicle Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. The traction control system activates when the system senses that the wheels are spinning. Turn off any traction or stability system.
Page 217: Loading The Vehicle
If the vehicle has a brush guard, never tow or apply any loads onto the brush guard. Loading the Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight the vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 218 4-36 Driving Your Vehicle The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the vehicle’s original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D).
Page 219 Example 1 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg). Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = 300 lbs (136 kg). Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 700 lbs (317 kg). Example 2 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg).
Page 220 4-38 Driving Your Vehicle The combined weight of the driver, passengers, cargo and any accessories or equipment added to the vehicle after it left the factory should never exceed the vehicle’s capacity weight. Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is attached to the bottom section of the center pillar (B-pillar),...
Page 221: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not overload your vehicle. If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they will go as fast as the vehicle goes.
Page 222: Towing Your Vehicle
4-40 Driving Your Vehicle Towing Towing Your Vehicle To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Service on page 7-6 To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational...
Page 223 Use the following procedure to tow the vehicle: 1. Put the transmission in P (Park) for an automatic transmission or in 1 (First) for a manual transmission. 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4.
Page 224: Towing A Trailer
4-42 Driving Your Vehicle Towing a Trailer CAUTION The driver can lose control when pulling a trailer if the correct equipment is not used or the vehicle is not driven properly. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well —...
Page 225 • Do not tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) the new vehicle is driven. The engine, axle or other parts could be damaged. • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 50 mph (80 km/h) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 226 4-44 Driving Your Vehicle Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The Vehicle 3.7L L5 Engine, Automatic Transmission 3.7L L5 Engine, Manual Transmission 5.3L V8 Engine, Automatic Transmission 3.7L L5 Engine, Automatic Transmission...
Page 227 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.If there are a lot of options, equipment,...
Page 228 4-46 Driving Your Vehicle Total Weight on the Vehicle’s Tires Be sure the vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. These numbers can be found on the Certiﬁcation/Tire Label located on the B-pillar below the door latch or see Loading the Vehicle on page 4-35.
Page 229 rear axle, the effect on the rear axle is greater than just the weight itself, as much as 1.5 times as much. The weight at the rear axle could be 850 lbs (386 kg) X 1.5 = 1,275 lbs (578 kg). Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to...
Page 230 4-48 Driving Your Vehicle Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Page 231 Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. The vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal. Do this so the trailer won’t strike soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other objects.
Page 232 4-50 Driving Your Vehicle Parking on Hills CAUTION Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
Page 233 Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual’s Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission ﬂuid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Page 234 4-52 Driving Your Vehicle The trailer towing harness contains the following seven trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed •...
Page 235: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Brake Control Wiring Harness The trailer brake control wiring harness is located under the instrument panel to the right of the steering column. The wires are taped to the harness that goes to the courtesy light under the instrument panel. The harness has the following wires: •...
Page 236 4-54 Driving Your Vehicle ✍ NOTES...
Page 237: Service And Appearance Care
Service and Appearance Care Service Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5...
Page 238: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-44 Tires Tires ...5-44 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-45 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ...5-48 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-51 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-52 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-54 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-57...
Page 239: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-91 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-91 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-91 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5-91 Engine Compartment ...5-92 Fuse Block Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...5-96 Service and Appearance Care Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.
Page 240: California Proposition 65 Warning
Service and Appearance Care GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer/retailer can accessorize the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to your GM dealer/retailer and ask for GM Accessories, you will know that GM-trained and supported service technicians will perform the work...
Page 241: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The Vehicle
If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. This vehicle has an airbag system.
Page 242: Additives
Service and Appearance Care The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog-check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-30. If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer/retailer for diagnosis. If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs might not be covered by the vehicle...
Page 243: Fuels In Foreign Countries
of the emission control system could be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp might turn on. If this occurs, return to your dealer/retailer for service. Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard to ﬁnd.
Page 244: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Service and Appearance Care CAUTION Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 245: Checking Things Under The Hood
CAUTION (Continued) vapor. You can be badly burned and the vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel only into approved containers. • Do not ﬁll a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle’s trunk, pickup bed, or on any surface other than the ground.
Page 246: Engine Compartment Overview
5-10 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 3.7L engine, this is what you will see:...
Page 247 A. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-30. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23. C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on page 5-29.
Page 248 5-12 Service and Appearance Care When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine, this is what you will see:...
Page 249: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-17. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-30. D. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23.
Page 250 5-14 Service and Appearance Care When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area (L), add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-96.
Page 251: Engine Oil Life System
• GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50.
Page 252 5-16 Service and Appearance Care When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE OIL message comes on. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
Page 253: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.7 L shown (5.3 L similar) The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace...
Page 254: Automatic Transmission Fluid
5-18 Service and Appearance Care Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the ﬂuid and ﬁlter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6-6, and be sure to use the transmission...
Page 255 Checking the Fluid Level To prepare the vehicle: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds...
Page 256: Manual Transmission Fluid
5-20 Service and Appearance Care It does not take much ﬂuid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Do not overﬁll. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage the vehicle, and the damages may not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty.
Page 257: Hydraulic Clutch
3. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. 4. If the ﬂuid level is good, install the plug and be sure it is fully seated. If the ﬂuid level is low, add more ﬂuid as described in the next steps.
Page 258: Cooling System
5-22 Service and Appearance Care Cooling System The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 3.7L Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap 5.3L Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C.
Page 259: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant The cooling system in the vehicle ® is ﬁlled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for ﬁve years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low.
Page 260 5-24 Service and Appearance Care Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. It is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 261 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator CAUTION An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can...
Page 262 5-26 Service and Appearance Care 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-23 for more information about the proper coolant mixture. 4. Fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark.
Page 263: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating The vehicle has an indicator to warn of engine overheating. A coolant temperature gage is displayed on the instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-29. You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away.
Page 264: Engine Fan Noise
5-28 Service and Appearance Care If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: •...
Page 265: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless a leak in the system is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 266: Windshield Washer Fluid
5-30 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer ﬂuid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 267 Do not top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding ﬂuid does not correct a leak. If ﬂuid is added when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 268 5-32 Service and Appearance Care Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 269: Battery
When parts of the braking system are replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly.
Page 270: Jump Starting
5-34 Service and Appearance Care Jump Starting If the vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION Batteries can hurt you.
Page 271 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3.
Page 272 5-36 Service and Appearance Care CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation.
Page 273 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting...
Page 274: Rear Axle
5-38 Service and Appearance Care Rear Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem.
Page 275: Front Axle
Front Axle It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. It is recommended that the front axle ﬂuid be checked and ﬁlled by your dealer/retailer.
Page 276 5-40 Service and Appearance Care To adjust the vertical aim: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-9. 2. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot on the headlamp. 3. At a wall, measure from the ground upward the recorded distance from Step 2 and mark it.
Page 277: Bulb Replacement
7. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the beam. The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
Page 278: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps (H3)
5-42 Service and Appearance Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3) A. Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs in the taillamp assembly: 1. Open the swing-gate. See Swing-gate on page 2-9. Passenger Side Shown 2.
Page 279: License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs in the taillamp assembly: 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2-7. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly.
Page 280: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
5-44 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Page 281: Tire Sidewall Labeling
CAUTION (Continued) • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked when your vehicle’s tires are cold. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-51.
Page 282 5-46 Service and Appearance Care (D) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN) The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture.
Page 283 (D) DOT (Department of Transportation) Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN) The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN).
Page 284: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
5-48 Service and Appearance Care (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide.
Page 285 DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date...
Page 286 5-50 Service and Appearance Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Recommended Inﬂation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-51 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4-35.
Page 287: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 288: Tire Pressure Monitor System
5-52 Service and Appearance Care Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inﬂation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no further adjustment is necessary.
Page 289 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will ﬂash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated.
Page 290: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
5-54 Service and Appearance Care Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly on the vehicle, excluding the spare tire.
Page 291 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light ﬂashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
Page 292 5-56 Service and Appearance Care TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, the identiﬁcation codes need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.
Page 293: Tire Inspection And Rotation
8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 9. After hearing the conﬁrming horn chirp for the driver side rear tire, check to see if the TPMS low tire warning light and the DIC LOW TIRE messages have turned off.
Page 294: When It Is Time For New Tires
5-58 Service and Appearance Care When rotating the vehicle’s tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 295: Buying New Tires
You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 296 5-60 Service and Appearance Care GM’s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical speciﬁcations that impact the overall performance of your vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. GM’s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire’s sidewall near the tire size.
Page 297: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
Page 298: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
5-62 Service and Appearance Care Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which...
Page 299: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
WARNING The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat...
Page 300: Wheel Replacement
5-64 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 301: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION If your vehicle has LT285/75R16 or P265/65R18 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
Page 302: If A Tire Goes Flat
5-66 Service and Appearance Care If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 303 CAUTION (Continued) 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear – not in N (Neutral). 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
Page 304: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools (H3)
5-68 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (H3) The equipment needed is located in the swing-gate, behind a cover. To remove the equipment: 1. Open the swing-gate. See Swing-gate on page 2-9. 2. Remove the cover, located on the inside of the swing-gate, by lifting the two latches.
Page 305: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools (H3T)
Remove the center cap, if equipped, by placing the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the center cap out. Service and Appearance Care 2. Use the wheel wrench to remove the wheel nuts securing the spare tire.
Page 306 5-70 Service and Appearance Care The following tools are used to remove the spare tire and ﬂat tire. A. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle Extensions C. Jack Handle D. Jack E. Wheel Blocks To access the spare tire: A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) B.
Page 307 3. The hoist end of the extension tool (I) must connect to the hoist shaft (E). The hoist end of the extension tool is used to lower the spare tire. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. 4.
Page 308: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
5-72 Service and Appearance Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-66 for more information. 2. Remove the center cap by placing the ﬂat end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the center cap out.
Page 309 5. Assemble the jack and tools as follows: Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and both jack handle extensions. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions.
Page 310 5-74 Service and Appearance Care 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack head to the lifting point. CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed.
Page 311 11. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. 12. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off.
Page 312: Secondary Latch System (H3T)
5-76 Service and Appearance Care Secondary Latch System (H3T) This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off the vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire is damaged.
Page 313 5. Turn the lug wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the secondary latch spring. 6. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 314: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools (H3)
5-78 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3) CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 315 4. Use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts ﬁrmly. Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to be sure it is secure. 5. Reinstall the center tire cover onto the spare or ﬂat tire. 6. If the vehicle has a spare tire cover close the cover and latch the side latch.
Page 316: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools (H3T)
5-80 Service and Appearance Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3T) CAUTION Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 317 the center of the wheel. Tilt the tire/wheel retainer (B) down through the center wheel opening. 3. Make sure the tire/wheel retainer (B) is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Assembly the two jack handle extensions (F) and wheel wrench (G).
Page 318: Spare Tire
5-82 Service and Appearance Care To store the jack tool bag and jack: 1. Return the tools to the jack tool bag. 2. Secure the tool bag to the jack by securely wrapping the straps around the jack. Then, slide the straps through the rings on the bag and secure.
Page 319: Appearance Care Interior Cleaning
Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from the upholstery.
Page 320: Fabric/Carpet
5-84 Service and Appearance Care • Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. •...
Page 321: Leather
Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do not use heat to dry.
Page 322: Weatherstrips
5-86 Service and Appearance Care Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Page 323: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoat paint ﬁnish on the vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can...
Page 324: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels And Trim
5-88 Service and Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 325: Tires
Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint ﬁnish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Page 326: Chemical Paint Spotting
5-90 Service and Appearance Care Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Page 327 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 328: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
5-92 Service and Appearance Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-10 for more information on location. To remove the cover, push in on the tabs at the ends of the cover and lift.
Page 329 Fuse Usage Heated Seats Grille Guard Stop Lamp (H3T Only) Roof Rack Lamps Service and Appearance Care Fuse Usage Battery Ignition Switch Front Wiper Regulated Voltage Control Power 5-93 Fuse Usage Power Locks Sunroof, Front Washer Pump Accessories (SPO)
Page 330 5-94 Service and Appearance Care Fuse Usage Not Used Transfer Case Control Module Radio Body Control Module Rear Wiper Motor (H3 Only) Rear Wiper Pump Switch (H3 Only) Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Pump Relay/ Transmission Control Module (TCM) (V8 Only) Rear Vision Camera Cluster Rear Turn Lamp,...
Page 331 Fuse Usage Power Heated Seat, Belt Switch Fuel System Control Module (FSCM) Trailer Parking Lamps Front Turn Signal, Hazard Signal/ Courtesy Mirror Power Sunroof Transfer Case Control Module Switch Climate Control, Control Head Back-Up Lamp Power Seats AIR Pump Passenger Side Power Window Antilock Brakes, ®...
Page 332 5-96 Service and Appearance Care Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System 3.7L L5 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Engine Oil with Filter 3.7L L5 and 5.3L V8 Engines...
Page 333 Application Transfer Case Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll) 3.7L L5 and 5.3L V8, Automatic Transmission 3.7L L5, Manual Transmission Wheel Nut Torque All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to ﬁll to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Engine 3.7L L5 5.3L V8...
Page 334 5-98 Service and Appearance Care ✍ NOTES...
Page 335 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction ...6-1 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year...
Page 336: Requirements
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 337 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. CAUTION Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Page 338: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL message displays in the Driver Information Center (DIC), service is required for the vehicle. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-37. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km).
Page 339 Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-15. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 340: Additional Required Services
Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 341: Maintenance Footnotes
Service and Miles (Kilometers) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service. See footnote (k). Maintenance Footnotes # Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides.
Page 342 Maintenance Schedule (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-44 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on page 5-87 for more information.
Page 343: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure vehicle safety, dependability, and emission control performance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Page 344: At Least Once A Year
6-10 Maintenance Schedule At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle.
Page 345 Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • For automatic transmission vehicles, the ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF.
Page 346: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
6-12 Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Hydraulic Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Hydraulic Clutch System Key Lock Cylinders...
Page 347 Maintenance Schedule 6-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, Front and Rear Axle in Canada 89021678) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115.
Page 348 6-14 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 3.7L L5 and 5.3L V8 Engine Engine Oil Filter 3.7L L5 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine Spark Plugs 3.7L L5 Engine 5.3L V8 Engine...
Page 349 Maintenance Schedule 6-15 Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L V8 Engine 3.7L L5 Engine...
Page 350: Maintenance Record
6-16 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 351 Maintenance Schedule 6-17 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 352 6-18 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 353: Customer Assistance Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to HUMMER. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,...
Page 354: Customer Assistance
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, call the HUMMER Consumer Relations Manager at 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376), Customer Assistance prompt. In Canada, call GM of Canada...
Page 355: Online Owner Center
— all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more • Online service and maintenance records • Find HUMMER dealers for service nationwide • Exclusive privileges and offers • Recall notices for your speciﬁc vehicle ® •...
Page 356: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices HUMMER encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail HUMMER, refer to the addresses below. United States – Customer Assistance HUMMER Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 357: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Canada – Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Page 358: Roadside Service
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. HUMMER and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation.
Page 359 HUMMER and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or payment to an owner or driver if they decide the claims are made too often, or the same type of claim is made many times. Services Provided •...
Page 360 Roadside Service (U.S. only) HUMMER’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every HUMMER owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a HUMMER advisor and, where available, a HUMMER trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service.
Page 361: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer/retailer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service,...
Page 362 7-10 Customer Assistance Information Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer’s shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service.
Page 363: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions.
Page 364 7-12 Customer Assistance Information Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts.
Page 365 • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
Page 366: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
7-14 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying General Motors.
Page 367: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376), or write: HUMMER Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33177 Detroit, MI 48232-5177 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854...
Page 368: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
7-16 Customer Assistance Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on the World Wide Web at: helminc.com Or you can write to: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring...
Page 369: Onstar
This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur. Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is...
Page 370 7-18 Customer Assistance Information ✍ NOTES...
Page 371 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-58 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-91 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-17 Air Conditioning ... 3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ... 3-26 Readiness Light ...
Page 372 INDEX Audio System(s) ... 3-42 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-14 Automatic Transmission Fluid ... 5-18 Operation ... 2-19 Battery ... 5-33 Electric Power Management ... 3-17 Run-Down Protection ... 3-17 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ... 1-7, 1-9 ® Bluetooth ... 3-52 Brake Emergencies ...
Page 373 Cleaning (cont.) Finish Care ... 5-86 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ... 5-85 Interior ... 5-83 Leather ... 5-85 Tires ... 5-89 Underbody Maintenance ... 5-89 Washing Your Vehicle ... 5-86 Weatherstrips ... 5-86 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ... 5-87 Climate Control System ...
Page 374 INDEX Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads ... 4-30 In Rain and on Wet Roads ... 4-29 Off-Road ... 4-13 Recovery Loops ... 4-34 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-34 Winter ... 4-31 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...
Page 375 Fuel (cont.) Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-8 Filling the Tank ... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-7 Gage ... 3-33 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ... 5-92 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...
Page 376 INDEX Jump Starting ... 5-34 Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Keys ... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-45 Lamp Malfunction Indicator ... 3-30 Lamps Dome ... 3-16 Dome Lamp Override ... 3-16 Off-Road ... 3-14 Reading ... 3-16 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-20 LATCH System for Child Restraints ...
Page 377 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction ... 6-1 Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7 Maintenance Record ... 6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-14 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Owner Checks and Services ... 6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ... 6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ... 6-4 Using ... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...
Page 378 INDEX Parking Over Things That Burn ... 2-31 Parking Your Vehicle ... 2-31 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ... 3-26 Passenger Sensing System ... 1-54 Passing ... 4-12 ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer ... 2-13 ® PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ... 2-14 ®...
Page 379 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ... 1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ... 1-60 Retained Accessory Power ... 2-17 Roadside Service ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ... 4-34 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ... 6-15 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...
Page 380 i-10 INDEX Starting the Engine ... 2-17 Steering ... 4-10 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ... 3-6 Storage Areas Cargo Management System ... 2-49 Center Console Storage Area ... 2-47 Convenience Net ... 2-49 Cupholders ... 2-47 Front Seat Storage Net ... 2-47 Glove Box ...
Page 381 Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-7 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-6 Trailer Recommendations ... 4-53 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ... 5-18 Fluid, Manual ... 5-20 Up-Shift Light ... 3-27 Transmission Operation, Automatic ... 2-19 Transmission Operation, Manual ... 2-22 Trip Odometer ... 3-24 Truck-Camper Loading Information ...
Page 382 i-12 INDEX Windshield (cont.) Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-44 Wiper Fuses ... 5-91 Wipers ... 3-7 Windshield, Rear Washer/ Wiper ... 3-8 Winter Driving ... 4-31 XM Radio Messages ... 3-51 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-63 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...

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