User ManualTable of Contents2009 HUMMER H3/H3T BookTOC1Seats and Restraint System5Head Restraints6Head Restraints6Front Seats7Manual Seats7Power Seats7Manual Lumbar8Power Lumbar8Heated Seats8Reclining Seatbacks9Rear Seats1160/40 Split Bench Seat (H3)1160/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T)13Safety Belts15Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone15How to Wear Safety Belts Properly18Lap-Shoulder Belt24Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy29Safety Belt Extender29Child Restraints29Older Children29Infants and Young Children32Child Restraint Systems35Where to Put the Restraint36Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)38Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position45Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position47Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position47Airbag System50Airbag System50Where Are the Airbags?53When Should an Airbag Inflate?54What Makes an Airbag Inflate?56How Does an Airbag Restrain?56What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?56Passenger Sensing System58Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle62Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle62Restraint System Check64Checking the Restraint Systems64Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash64Features and Controls67Keys68Keys68Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System69Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation70Doors and Locks71Door Locks71Power Door Locks72Programmable Automatic Door Locks72Rear Door Security Locks72Lockout Protection73Tailgate73Swing-gate75Windows75Windows75Power Windows76Sun Visors77Theft-Deterrent Systems77Theft-Deterrent Systems77Content Theft-Deterrent77Passlock® (U.S. Only)78PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer79PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)80Starting and Operating Your Vehicle81New Vehicle Break-In81Ignition Positions82Retained Accessory Power (RAP)83Starting the Engine83Engine Coolant Heater85Automatic Transmission Operation85Manual Transmission Operation88Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive90Parking Brake94Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)95Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)96Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)97Parking Over Things That Burn97Engine Exhaust97Running the Vehicle While Parked98Mirrors99Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror99Compass100Outside Power Mirrors101Outside Convex Mirror101Object Detection Systems102Rear Vision Camera (RVC)102OnStar® System105OnStar® System105Universal Home Remote System108Universal Home Remote System108Universal Home Remote System Operation109Storage Areas113Glove Box113Cupholders113Front Seat Storage Net113Center Console Storage113Luggage Carrier114Rear Storage Area115Convenience Net115Cargo Cover (H3)115Cargo Tie Downs115Cargo Management System (H3T)115Sunroof116Sunroof116Instrument Panel119Instrument Panel Overview122Instrument Panel Overview122Hazard Warning Flashers123Horn123Tilt Wheel124Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever124Turn and Lane-Change Signals124Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer125Flash-to-Pass125Windshield Wipers125Windshield Washer126Rear Window Wiper/Washer126Cruise Control127Exterior Lamps129Headlamps on Reminder131Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)131Automatic Headlamp System132Off-Road Lamps132Fog Lamps133Instrument Panel Brightness133Dome Lamp134Dome Lamp Override134Exit Lighting134Reading Lamps134Electric Power Management135Battery Run-Down Protection135Accessory Power Outlet(s)136Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter136Climate Controls137Climate Control System137Outlet Adjustment139Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators140Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators140Instrument Panel Cluster141Speedometer and Odometer142Trip Odometer142Tachometer142Safety Belt Reminders142Airbag Readiness Light143Passenger Airbag Status Indicator144Charging System Light145Up-Shift Light145Brake System Warning Light145Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light146StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light147Engine Coolant Temperature Gage147Tire Pressure Light148Malfunction Indicator Lamp148Oil Pressure Light150Security Light151Cruise Control Light151Highbeam On Light151Fuel Gage151Driver Information Center (DIC)152Driver Information Center (DIC)152DIC Operation and Displays152DIC Warnings and Messages155Audio System(s)159Audio System(s)159Setting the Clock159Radio(s)160XM Radio Messages169Navigation/Radio System170Bluetooth®170Theft-Deterrent Feature180Radio Reception180Fixed Mast Antenna181XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System181Driving Your Vehicle183Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle183Driving for Better Fuel Economy183Defensive Driving184Drunk Driving184Control of a Vehicle185Braking185Antilock Brake System (ABS)187Braking in Emergencies188StabiliTrak® System188Traction Control System (TCS)189Locking Rear Axle190Locking Front Axle191Steering192Off-Road Recovery193Passing194Loss of Control194Off-Road Driving195Assist Steps210Driving at Night210Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads211Before Leaving on a Long Trip212Highway Hypnosis212Hill and Mountain Roads212Winter Driving213If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow215Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out216Recovery Loops216Loading the Vehicle217Truck-Camper Loading Information221Towing222Towing Your Vehicle222Recreational Vehicle Towing222Towing a Trailer224Trailer Recommendations235Service and Appearance Care237Service239Service239Accessories and Modifications239California Proposition 65 Warning240California Perchlorate Materials Requirements240Doing Your Own Service Work240Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle241Fuel241Fuel241Gasoline Octane241Gasoline Specifications241California Fuel241Additives242Fuels in Foreign Countries243Filling the Tank243Filling a Portable Fuel Container244Checking Things Under the Hood245Checking Things Under the Hood245Hood Release245Engine Compartment Overview246Engine Oil249Engine Oil Life System251Engine Air Cleaner/Filter253Automatic Transmission Fluid254Manual Transmission Fluid256Hydraulic Clutch257Cooling System258Engine Coolant259Engine Overheating263Engine Fan Noise264Power Steering Fluid265Windshield Washer Fluid266Brakes266Battery269Jump Starting270Rear Axle274Rear Axle274Four-Wheel Drive274Four-Wheel Drive274Front Axle275Front Axle275Headlamp Aiming275Headlamp Aiming275Bulb Replacement277Bulb Replacement277Halogen Bulbs277Headlamps277Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3)278Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3T)278License Plate Lamp279Replacement Bulbs279Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement280Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement280Tires280Tires280Tire Sidewall Labeling281Tire Terminology and Definitions284Inflation - Tire Pressure287Tire Pressure Monitor System288Tire Pressure Monitor Operation290Tire Inspection and Rotation293When It Is Time for New Tires294Buying New Tires295Different Size Tires and Wheels297Uniform Tire Quality Grading298Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance299Wheel Replacement300Tire Chains301If a Tire Goes Flat302Changing a Flat Tire302Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (H3)304Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (H3T)305Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire308Secondary Latch System (H3T)312Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3)314Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3T)316Spare Tire318Appearance Care319Interior Cleaning319Fabric/Carpet320Leather321Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces321Care of Safety Belts321Weatherstrips322Washing Your Vehicle322Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses322Finish Care322Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades323Aluminum or Chrome?Plated Wheels and Trim324Tires325Sheet Metal Damage325Finish Damage325Underbody Maintenance325Chemical Paint Spotting326Vehicle Identification326Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)326Service Parts Identification Label326Electrical System327Add-On Electrical Equipment327Windshield Wiper Fuses327Power Windows and Other Power Options327Fuses and Circuit Breakers327Engine Compartment Fuse Block328Capacities and Specifications332Capacities and Specifications332Maintenance Schedule335Maintenance Schedule335Introduction335Maintenance Requirements336Your Vehicle and the Environment336Using the Maintenance Schedule336Scheduled Maintenance338Additional Required Services340Maintenance Footnotes341Owner Checks and Services343At Each Fuel Fill343At Least Once a Month343At Least Once a Year344Recommended Fluids and Lubricants346Maintenance Replacement Parts348Engine Drive Belt Routing349Maintenance Record350Customer Assistance Information353Customer Assistance and Information353Customer Satisfaction Procedure353Online Owner Center355Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users356Customer Assistance Offices356GM Mobility Reimbursement Program357Roadside Service358Scheduling Service Appointments361Courtesy Transportation361Collision Damage Repair363Reporting Safety Defects366Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government366Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government366Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors367Service Publications Ordering Information367Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy368Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy368Event Data Recorders368OnStar®369Navigation System369Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)369Index371Size: 1.99 MBPages: 382Language: EnglishOpen manual
