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Hummer 2009 H3 User Manual

Hummer 2009 H3
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Seats and Restraint
System
............................... 1-1
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
Features and Controls
...... 2-1
Keys
............................. 2-2
Doors and Locks
............ 2-5
Windows
........................ 2-9
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
................... 2-11
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
..................... 2-15
Mirrors
......................... 2-33
Object Detection
Systems
................... 2-36
OnStar
®
System
............ 2-39
Universal Home
Remote System
......... 2-42
Storage Areas
............... 2-47
Sunroof
........................ 2-50
Instrument Panel
............... 3-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 3-4
Climate Controls
............ 3-19
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............ 3-22
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
............. 3-34
Audio System(s)
............ 3-41
Driving Your Vehicle
......... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
........... 4-1
Towing
........................ 4-40
Service and
Appearance Care
............... 5-1
Service
.......................... 5-3
Fuel
.............................. 5-5
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.................... 5-9
Rear Axle
..................... 5-38
Four-Wheel Drive
.......... 5-38
Front Axle
.................... 5-39
Headlamp Aiming
.......... 5-39
Bulb Replacement
......... 5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
............. 5-44
Tires
........................... 5-44
Appearance Care
.......... 5-83
Vehicle Identification
...... 5-90
Electrical System
........... 5-91
Capacities and
Specifications
............ 5-96
Maintenance Schedule
...... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
..... 6-1
Customer Assistance
Information
........................ 7-1
Customer Assistance and
Information
................. 7-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
..................... 7-14
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
............... 7-16
Index
....................................i-1
2009 HUMMER H3/H3T Owner Manual M

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Hummer 2009 H3 Specifications

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BrandHummer
Model2009 H3
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Preface

Canadian Owners

How to obtain a French language copy of the manual.

Index

Reference to the index at the back of the manual.

Vehicle Symbols

Explanation of symbols used in the manual.

Safety Warnings and Symbols

Explanation of safety symbols like Do Not and Caution.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Seats and Restraint System

Head Restraints

Adjustable head restraints for front seats.

Front Seats

Manual and power seat adjustments.

Manual Lumbar

Adjusting lumbar support with a knob.

Power Lumbar

Adjusting lumbar support with a control.

Heated Seats

Controls for heating seat cushion and seatback.

Reclining Seatbacks

How to recline seatbacks using the lever.

To return the seatback to an upright position

Steps to return seatback to upright position.

Rear Seats

Folding 60/40 split bench seat operation.

Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position

Steps to return seatbacks to upright position.

60/40 Split Bench Seat (H3T)

Folding rear seatback forward for H3T model.

To return the seatback(s) to the upright position

Steps to return seatback to upright position.

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

How to use safety belts properly and things not to do.

Why Safety Belts Work

Explanation of how safety belts function in a crash.

The person keeps going until stopped by something

How safety belts restrain occupants in a crash.

Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Addressing common questions about safety belts.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Guidance for adults on proper safety belt usage.

Q: What is wrong with this?

Identifying incorrect lap and shoulder belt usage.

Q: What is wrong with this?

Identifying incorrect shoulder belt and belt-behind-body usage.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

Instructions for wearing a lap-shoulder belt properly.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

Adjusting shoulder belt height for proper fit.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

Information on safety belt pretensioner function.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

Installing comfort guides for added safety belt comfort.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted

Ensuring belt is flat and properly worn with comfort guide.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Proper safety belt use for pregnant women.

Safety Belt Extender

How to use and obtain a safety belt extender.

Child Restraints - Older Children

Guidance for older children using vehicle safety belts.

The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat...

Booster seat fit test and proper safety belt wear.

Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?

Proper usage of lap and shoulder belts for children.

Infants and Young Children

Importance of child restraints for infants and young children.

Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints?

Overview of add-on child restraint types and selection.

Child Restraint Systems

Types of child restraints: infant, forward-facing, booster.

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

Proper vehicle securing of child restraints using belts or LATCH.

Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

Proper securing of child within the restraint.

Where to Put the Restraint

Recommends rear seat placement for child restraints.

seat; an older child riding in a booster seat...

Airbag system warnings and child restraint placement advice.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)

Explanation of LATCH system installation.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Identification of LATCH anchor locations in rear seats.

H3T H3

Location of top tether anchors for H3T and H3 models.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

Proper installation of LATCH-type child restraints.

1.3 Route the top tether

Routing top tether based on headrest and tether type.

If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint...

Attaching and tightening lower and top tether attachments.

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends...

Routing and attaching top tether according to instructions.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

Securing child restraints in rear outside seats using LATCH or safety belt.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position

Securing child restraints in center rear seat position.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

Warnings and advice regarding front seat placement.

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks

Steps for securing child restraint with lap-shoulder belt.

7. If the child restraint has a top tether...

Using top tether, removing headrest, and final checks.

A label on the sun visor says...

Warnings about airbags and child restraint placement.

You will be using the lap-shoulder belt...

Securing child restraint in front seat using lap-shoulder belt.

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint...

Tightening belt and removing child restraint.

Airbag System

Types of airbags in the vehicle.

The vehicle may have the following airbags:

Details on seat-mounted and roof-rail airbags.

Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system:

Key airbag system information and safety advice.

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster

Airbag readiness light function and malfunction indication.

Where Are the Airbags?

Location of driver and passenger frontal, and side airbags.

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

Conditions determining airbag deployment thresholds.

determined by the location and severity of the side impact.

Factors influencing side impact and rollover airbag deployment.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

How sensing system triggers airbag inflation.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

How airbags distribute impact force and supplement belts.

What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?

Post-inflation observations like deflation and hot components.

The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you...

Information on airbag contact parts, smoke, dust, and vehicle operation post-inflation.

Passenger Sensing System

System for right front passenger airbag control.

For some children who have outgrown child restraints...

Passenger sensing system behavior with children and adults.

If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint

Troubleshooting steps when ON indicator is lit for child restraint.

If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant

Steps to enable passenger airbag if OFF indicator is lit.

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Factors influencing passenger sensing system operation.

A thick layer of additional material...

How materials under the seat affect passenger sensing system.

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Service considerations for airbag-equipped vehicles.

Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

How aftermarket equipment can affect airbags.

Restraint System Check

Checking safety belts, buckles, and anchorages.

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

Importance of inspecting and replacing parts after a crash.

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Visiting dealer/retailer for genuine GM parts and service.

Accessories and Modifications

Effects of non-dealer accessories on vehicle performance.

Doing Your Own Service Work

Precautions and knowledge needed for DIY maintenance tasks.

Fuel

Importance of using recommended fuel for engine maintenance.

Gasoline Octane

Recommended octane rating and effects of lower octane.

Gasoline Specifications

Minimum ASTM specifications for gasoline.

California Fuel

Fuel requirements for California emissions standards.

Additives

Use of fuel additives and GM recommendations.

Checking Things Under the Hood

General checks for underhood components.

Engine Oil

How to check engine oil level.

Engine Oil Life System

System indicating when to change engine oil.

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Inspecting and replacing the air cleaner filter.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Checking and changing transmission fluid.

Manual Transmission Fluid

How to check manual transmission fluid.

Hydraulic Clutch

Information on hydraulic clutch linkage and reservoir.

Cooling System

How the cooling system maintains engine temperature.

Engine Coolant

Checking and adding engine coolant.

Engine Overheating

Warning indicator and actions for overheating.

Brakes

Brake fluid checks and importance.

Battery

Information on vehicle battery.

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump starting a dead battery.

Rear Axle

Checking and changing rear axle lubricant.

Four-Wheel Drive

Recommended checks for transfer case fluid.

Front Axle

Recommended checks for front axle fluid.

Headlamp Aiming

How to aim headlamps.

Bulb Replacement

Procedures for replacing headlamp bulbs.

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3)

Replacing bulbs in H3 taillamp assembly.

Tires

Importance of proper tire maintenance and quality.

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Information found on tire sidewalls.

Tire Terminology and Definitions

Glossary of tire-related terms.

Inflation - Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

System that checks tire pressure levels.

Tire Inspection and Rotation

Recommended tire inspection and rotation schedule.

When It Is Time for New Tires

Indicators for needing new tires.

Buying New Tires

Recommendations for purchasing replacement tires.

Different Size Tires and Wheels

Effects of using different tire/wheel sizes.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

Explanation of UTQG system for tire grades.

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

Importance of proper wheel alignment and balance.

Wheel Replacement

When and how to replace wheels.

Tire Chains

Precautions and usage of tire chains.

Changing a Flat Tire

Safe procedure for changing a flat tire.

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire

Detailed steps for changing a flat tire.

Secondary Latch System (H3T)

Operation of the secondary latch for spare tire.

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3)

How to store flat tire and tools for H3.

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3T)

How to store flat tire and tools for H3T.

Spare Tire

Information about the spare tire.

Appearance Care

How to maintain the vehicle's appearance.

Interior Cleaning

General tips for cleaning the vehicle interior.

Leather

Cleaning and care for leather surfaces.

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces

Cleaning interior plastic surfaces.

Care of Safety Belts

How to clean safety belts.

Finish Care

Occasional waxing and polishing for paint finish.

Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades

Cleaning glass and wiper blades.

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim

Cleaning and caring for aluminum/chrome wheels.

Sheet Metal Damage

Importance of repairing sheet metal damage.

Underbody Maintenance

Cleaning underbody to prevent corrosion.

Chemical Paint Spotting

How weather can affect paint finish.

Vehicle Identification

Location and importance of the VIN.

Service Parts Identification Label

Location of the service parts label.

Electrical System

Information on add-on electrical equipment.

Windshield Wiper Fuses

Protection for windshield wiper motor.

Power Windows and Other Power Options

Protection for power accessories.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

How fuses and circuit breakers protect wiring.

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Location of the engine compartment fuse block.

Capacities and Specifications

Approximate capacities and specifications.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule Introduction

Importance of engine oil level and change.

Maintenance Requirements

Necessity of following maintenance intervals.

Your Vehicle and the Environment

How proper maintenance helps the environment.

Using the Maintenance Schedule

Factors affecting maintenance needs.

Scheduled Maintenance

Required services based on Maintenance I and II.

Additional Required Services

Services performed at specific mileage intervals.

Maintenance Footnotes

Detailed service notes for maintenance schedule.

Owner Checks and Services

Owner checks and services at specified intervals.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

List of recommended fluids and lubricants.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Part numbers for replacement items.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Diagrams showing engine drive belt routing.

Maintenance Record

Log for recording service history.

Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

General information and procedures for customer assistance.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to resolve vehicle operation concerns.

Online Owner Center

Accessing vehicle info, warranty, and service records online.

Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users

Contact information for TTY users.

Customer Assistance Offices

Addresses and phone numbers for customer assistance.

GM Mobility Reimbursement Program

Program for adaptive equipment reimbursement.

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

How to report safety defects to Transport Canada.

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors

How to notify GM about safety defects.

Service Publications Ordering Information

How to order service manuals and bulletins.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on vehicle computers and data recording.

Event Data Recorders

Purpose and data recorded by EDR.

OnStar®

Information on OnStar services and data usage.

Navigation System

Information on navigation system data storage.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Use of RFID technology in vehicles.

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