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Head
Restraints
Adjust
the
head
restraint
so
that
the
top
of
the
restraint
is
at
the
same
height
as
the
occupant’s
head.
This
position
reduces
the
chance
of
a
neck
injury
in
a
crash.
Pull
the
head
restraint
up
to
raise
it.
To
lower
the
head
restraint,
press
the
button,
located
on
the
top
of
the
seatback,
and
push
the
head
restraint
down.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Default Chapter
3
Using this Manual
3
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Table of Contents
5
Front Seats
6
Manual Seats
6
Power Seats
7
Power Lumbar
7
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seats
12
Safety Belts
14
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
14
Why Safety Belts Work
16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Lap-Shoulder Belt
28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
33
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position
54
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Airbag System
58
Where Are the Airbags
61
When Should an Airbag Inflate
63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
64
How Does an Airbag Restrain
64
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
65
Passenger Sensing System
66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Restraint System Check
73
Checking the Restraint Systems
73
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
74
Section 2 Features and Controls
75
Features and Controls
75
Keys
77
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
78
Battery Replacement
80
Doors and Locks
81
Door Locks
81
Power Door Locks
82
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
82
Rear Door Security Locks
83
Lockout Protection
83
Swing-Gate
84
Windows
85
Power Windows
86
Sun Visors
87
Theft-Deterrent Systems
88
Theft-Deterrent Systems
89
Passlock (U. S. Only)
89
Testing the Alarm
89
PASS-Key ® III+ Operation (Canada Only)
90
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
92
New Vehicle Break-In
92
Ignition Positions
92
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
94
Starting the Engine
94
Engine Coolant Heater
96
Automatic Transmission Operation
97
Manual Transmission Operation
100
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
101
Shift Speeds
101
Transfer Case Buttons
102
Parking Brake
106
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
107
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
109
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
109
Parking over Things that Burn
110
Engine Exhaust
110
Running the Engine While Parked
111
Mirrors
112
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
112
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
113
Temperature Display
113
Compass Variance
114
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
115
Cleaning the Mirror
115
Compass Operation
115
Compass Calibration
116
Outside Power Mirrors
117
Outside Convex Mirror
118
Object Detection Systems
118
Rear Vision Camera
118
Onstar System
122
Instrument Panel
124
Universal Home Remote System
126
Universal Home Remote System Operation
126
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
129
Storage Areas
130
Glove Box
130
Cupholder(S)
130
Front Seat Storage Net
131
Front Armrest Storage Area
131
Luggage Carrier
131
Rear Storage Area
133
Convenience Net
133
Cargo Cover
133
Cargo Tie Downs
133
Sunroof
134
Section 3 Instrument Panel
135
Default Chapter
135
Instrument Panel Overview
135
Instrument Panel Overview
138
Hazard Warning Flashers
140
Horn
140
Other Warning Devices
140
Tilt Wheel
141
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
141
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
142
Flash-To-Pass
143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
143
Windshield Washer
144
Windshield Wipers
144
Cruise Control
145
Setting Cruise Control
146
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
145
Exterior Lamps
149
Headlamps on Reminder
150
Automatic Headlamp System
151
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
151
Off-Road Lamps
152
Dome Lamp
153
Fog Lamps
153
Instrument Panel Brightness
153
Dome Lamp Override
154
Exit Lighting
154
Reading Lamps
154
Electric Power Management
154
Battery Run-Down Protection
154
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
155
Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
156
Climate Controls
156
Climate Control System
156
Rear Window Defogger
158
Defogging and Defrosting
158
Outlet Adjustment
158
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
159
Instrument Panel Cluster
160
Speedometer and Odometer
161
Trip Odometer
161
Tachometer
161
Safety Belt Reminders
162
Driver Information Center (DIC)
163
Airbag Readiness Light
163
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
164
Charging System Light
166
Up-Shift Light
166
Brake System Warning Light
167
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
168
Traction off Light
168
Stabilitrak Not Ready Light
168
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
169
Tire Pressure Light
169
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
170
If the Light Is Flashing
171
If the Light Is on Steady
171
Maintenance Schedule
172
Oil Pressure Light
172
Cruise Control Light
173
Highbeam on Light
173
Security Light
173
DIC Operation and Displays
174
Trip Information
175
Automatic Door Locks
176
Driver Information Center (DIC)
174
Fuel Gage
174
DIC Warnings and Messages
177
Change Oil
178
Low Tire
179
Fuel Cap
179
Low Fuel
179
Audio System(S)
182
Setting the Time
182
Radio(S)
183
Playing the Radio
184
Setting Preset Stations
185
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
186
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
186
Radio Messages
187
Playing a CD
188
XM Radio Messages
194
Navigation/Radio System
195
Radio Reception
195
Theft-Deterrent Feature
195
Fixed Mast Antenna
196
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
196
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
197
Driving Your Vehicle
197
Defensive Driving
198
Drunk Driving
198
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
198
Braking
199
Control of a Vehicle
199
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
200
Braking in Emergencies
201
Traction Control System (TCS)
201
Locking Rear Axle
202
Stabilitrak System
203
Steering
204
Power Steering
204
Steering in Emergencies
205
Loss of Control
206
Off-Road Recovery
206
Passing
206
Off-Road Driving
208
Environmental Concerns
210
Traveling to Remote Areas
210
High Mobility Characteristics
210
Scanning the Terrain
215
Crossing Obstacles
216
Driving Uphill
219
Driving Downhill
222
Driving Across an Incline
223
Stalling on an Incline
224
Driving in Water
226
Assist Steps
227
Driving at Night
228
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
229
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
230
Highway Hypnosis
230
Hill and Mountain Roads
230
Winter Driving
231
Driving on Snow or Ice
232
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
233
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand
235
Mud, Ice, or Snow
235
Recovery Loops
236
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
236
Loading Your Vehicle
238
Recreational Vehicle Towing
244
Dinghy Towing
245
Dolly Towing
245
Towing
244
Towing Your Vehicle
244
Towing a Trailer
246
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
247
Weight of the Trailer
248
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
249
Trailer Brakes
252
Driving with a Trailer
252
Safety Chains
252
Following Distance
253
Making Turns
253
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
253
Driving on Grades
254
Parking on Hills
254
Trailer Wiring Harness
255
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
255
Trailer Recommendations
258
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
259
Service and Appearance Care
259
Service
261
Accessories and Modifications
261
California Proposition 65 Warning
262
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
262
Doing Your Own Service Work
262
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
263
Your Vehicle
263
Fuel
263
Gasoline Octane
263
Gasoline Specifications
263
California Fuel
264
Additives
264
Fuels in Foreign Countries
265
Filling the Tank
266
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
268
Checking Things under the Hood
269
Hood Release
269
Engine Compartment Overview
270
Engine Oil
273
When to Add Engine Oil
274
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
275
Engine Oil Life System
276
Engine Oil Additives
276
When to Change Engine Oil
276
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
277
What to Do with Used Oil
277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
278
Automatic Transmission Fluid
279
Checking the Fluid Level
280
Manual Transmission Fluid
282
How to Add Fluid
283
Hydraulic Clutch
284
When to Check and What to Use
284
Engine Coolant
285
What to Use
286
Checking Coolant
286
Radiator Pressure Cap
287
Engine Overheating
287
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
288
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
288
Cooling System
289
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
292
Engine Fan Noise
294
Power Steering Fluid
294
Windshield Washer Fluid
295
Brakes
296
Brake Fluid
296
Checking Brake Fluid
297
Brake Wear
298
Brake Pedal Travel
298
Brake Adjustment
298
Battery
299
Replacing Brake System Parts
299
Vehicle Storage
299
Jump Starting
300
Rear Axle
303
Front Axle
304
Headlamp Aiming
304
Four-Wheel Drive
304
Bulb Replacement
307
Halogen Bulbs
307
Headlamps
307
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
308
License Plate Lamp
309
Replacement Bulbs
310
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
310
Tires
312
Tire Sidewall Labeling
313
Tire Terminology and Definitions
317
Inflation - Tire Pressure
320
Tire Pressure Monitor System
321
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
323
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
324
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
325
Tire Inspection and Rotation
326
When It Is Time for New Tires
328
Buying New Tires
329
Different Size Tires and Wheels
331
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
332
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
333
Wheel Replacement
333
Used Replacement Wheels
334
Tire Chains
335
If a Tire Goes Flat
336
Changing a Flat Tire
337
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
339
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
341
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
347
Spare Tire
349
Appearance Care
349
Interior Cleaning
349
Fabric/Carpet
351
Leather
351
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
352
Care of Safety Belts
352
Weatherstrips
352
Washing Your Vehicle
353
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
353
Finish Care
354
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
355
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim
355
Tires
356
Sheet Metal Damage
356
Finish Damage
356
Underbody Maintenance
356
Chemical Paint Spotting
357
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
357
Vehicle Identification
358
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
358
Service Parts Identification Label
359
Electrical System
359
Add-On Electrical Equipment
359
Windshield Wiper Fuses
359
Power Windows and Other Power Options
360
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
360
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
361
Capacities and Specifications
365
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
367
Introduction
368
Maintenance Requirements
368
Maintenance Schedule
368
Using the Maintenance Schedule
368
Your Vehicle and the Environment
368
Scheduled Maintenance
370
Additional Required Services
372
Maintenance Footnotes
373
At each Fuel Fill
375
At Least Once a Month
375
Owner Checks and Services
375
At Least Once a Year
376
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
377
Underbody Flushing Service
377
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
378
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
380
Engine Drive Belt Routing
381
Maintenance Record
382
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
385
Customer Assistance Information
385
Customer Assistance and Information
386
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
386
Online Owner Center
388
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
389
Customer Assistance Offices
389
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
390
Roadside Assistance Program
390
Courtesy Transportation
393
Additional Program Information
394
Scheduling Service Appointments
393
Collision Damage Repair
395
If a Crash Occurs
396
Reporting Safety Defects
398
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
398
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
399
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
399
Service Publications Ordering Information
399
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
400
Event Data Recorders
401
Onstar
402
Navigation System
402
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
402
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Brand
Hummer
Model
2008 H3
Category
Automobile
Language
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