window HUMMER H2 2006 Owner's Manual

Outside Heated Mirrors
If the vehicle has heated
mirrors, the button to turn
this function on or off
is located on the climate
control panel.
Press this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s
outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice,
snow, and condensation.
With a rear window defogger, the heated mirrors will
come on when this button is pressed. See “Rear
Window Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22for more information.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
with Curb View Assist
If the vehicle has this feature, the driver’s outside mirror
adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you.
SeeAutomatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-41.
The vehicle’s outside mirrors can also perform a curb
view assist mirror function. This causes the passenger’s
and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a preselected position
when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may
be useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking.
When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a
short delay has occurred, the passenger’s and/or
driver’s mirror will return to its original position.
To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the
mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in
REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of
REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as
the tilt position.
This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver
Information Center. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-55for more information.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-6
Other Warning Devices...................................3-6
Horn.............................................................3-6
Tilt Wheel.....................................................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-7
Turn and Lane-Change Signals........................3-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer..................3-8
Flash-to-Pass.................................................3-8
Windshield Wipers..........................................3-9
Windshield Washer.........................................3-9
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (SUV).................3-10
Cruise Control..............................................3-11
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-14
Headlamps on Reminder................................3-15
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................3-15
Automatic Headlamp System..........................3-16
Off-Road Lamps...........................................3-17
Instrument Panel Brightness...........................3-17
Dome Lamps...............................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override....................................3-18
Entry/Exit Lighting.........................................3-18
Reading Lamps............................................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection..........................3-18
Rear Vision Camera......................................3-18
Accessory Power Outlet(s).............................3-21
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter......................3-22Climate Controls............................................3-22
Dual Automatic Climate Control System...........3-22
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-28
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-29
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-30
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-31
Trip Odometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-31
Airbag Readiness Light..................................3-32
Airbag Off Light............................................3-32
Charging System Light..................................3-34
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-34
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-35
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-36
Traction Off Light..........................................3-36
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-37
Transmission Temperature Gage.....................3-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-39
Oil Pressure Gage........................................3-41
Security Light...............................................3-42
Cruise Control Light......................................3-43
Highbeam On Light.......................................3-43
Tow/Haul Mode Light....................................3-43
Fuel Gage...................................................3-44
Low Fuel Warning Light.................................3-44
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-28.
B. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps
on page 3-14.
C. Heated Windshield Washer Control (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 3-9.
D. OnStar
®and Radio Steering Wheel Buttons. See
OnStar®System on page 2-48andAudio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-110.
E. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-30.
F. Locking Rear Axle and Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
Buttons. SeeLocking Rear Axle on page 4-10
andFull-Time Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-30.
G. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-61.
H. Airbag Switch. SeeAirbag Off Switch on page 1-65.
I. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-54.
J. Midgate Glass Up/Down Switch (SUT). See
Midgate
®(SUT) on page 2-12. Rear Wiper/Washer
Switch (SUV). SeeRear Window Wiper/Washer
(SUV) on page 3-10.
K. Dome Override Button. SeeDome Lamp Override
on page 3-18.
L. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.M. Tilt Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 3-6.
N. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-45.
O. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-34.
P. Traction Control Button. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-9.
Q. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See “Tow/Haul Mode”
underTowing a Trailer on page 4-63.
R. Ride Height Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height on page 4-61.
S. Cigarette Lighter or Accessory Power Outlet (If
Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-22orAccessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 3-21.
T. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-27.
U. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-21.
V. OnStar Buttons. SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-48.
W. Rear Window Defogger Button. See “Rear Window
Defogger” underDual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 3-22.
X. Climate Control System. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-22.
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Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the band
with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to
mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The
wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more
wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
N(Delay):You can set the wiper speed for a long or
short delay between wipes. This can be very useful
in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay
time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter
the delay.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low speed,
turn the band away from you to the rst solid band past
the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn the
band further, to the second solid band past the
delay settings.
9(Off):To stop the wipers, move the band to off.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become
worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
LQ(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked with
the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the
window and then either stop or return to the preset speed.
_(Heated Washer Fluid):If your vehicle is equipped
with the heated washer system, approximately
ve seconds after turning on your vehicle, it will be in
Standby mode. Heated windshield uid can spray
for three to six seconds to the windshield when the
washer uid paddle is used. The heated uid is
discharged by pushing the normal wash paddle in the
vehicle. Standby mode is activated every time the
vehicle is turned on.
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To activate Automatic mode for de-icing, press the
heated washer switch. The indicator light starts to ash
at a one second rate. Once the washer uid is
heated, approximately 25 seconds, it is sprayed on the
windshield. This cycle will repeat four times
(approximately every six seconds) and then the unit will
return to Standby mode. Pressing the heated washer
uid button at any time during this cycle will stop
the Automatic mode and return it to Standby. Automatic
mode is recommended while the vehicle is parked.
In the case of a rapidly ashing light indicator on the
heated washer switch, it may be necessary to wait for up
to one minute for the light to stop ashing, then cycle
the ignition.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (SUV)
If your vehicle has a rear
window washer/wiper, the
control knob is located
on the instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob to either 1 or 2.
For long delayed wiping, turn the knob to 1. For short
delayed wiping, turn the knob to 2.
9(Off):To turn the wiper off, turn the knob to
this symbol.
=(Washer Fluid):To wash the window, press the
knob with this symbol.
The rear window washer uses the same uid reservoir
as the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of uid before the windshield washer.
If you can wash your windshield but not your rear
windows, check the uid level.
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Manual Operation
You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or
fan speed.
w9x(Fan):The switch with the fan symbol allows
you to manually adjust the fan speed. Press the up
arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow
to decrease fan speed.
Pressing this button when the system is off will turn the
system on.
C(Mode):Press this button to manually change the
direction of the airow in your vehicle; repeatedly
press the button until the desired mode appears on
the display.
If you press the mode button to select an air delivery
mode, the display will change to show you the selected
air mode delivery. The display will then show the current
status of the system. When the system is turned off, the
display will go blank after displaying the current status of
the system.
H(Panel):This setting will deliver air to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This setting will deliver warmer air to the
oor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets.
6(Floor):This setting will deliver air to the
oor outlets.
-(Defog):See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in
this section.
@(Recirculation):Press this button to limit the
amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on
the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful when you
are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for
maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather.
Press this button again to allow outside air to enter the
vehicle. The light on the recirculation button will go off.
Pressing this button also cancels the auto recirculation
feature. To resume the auto recirculation function, press
the AUTO button. Each time the vehicle is started, the
system will revert to the auto recirculation function.
If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or oor,
the light in the button will ash and then go out to let you
know that this is not allowed. This is normal and helps to
prevent fogging.
When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system
in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause
fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select
either defog or front defrost.
You may also notice that the A/C compressor will run
while in recirculation mode. This is normal and helps to
prevent fogging.
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On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot
inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for
your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows
closed for the air conditioner to work its best.
On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of
the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to
the oor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To
warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob
to the desired setting.
In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the
air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the
system will maximize its performance by using
recirculation as necessary.
Heating
On cold days when using manual operation of the
automatic system, choose oor mode to deliver air to
the oor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn
the temperature knob to the desired setting.
If you want to use the automatic mode, press
AUTO and adjust the temperature by turning the
temperature knob.
The heater works best if you keep the windows closed
while using it.
Defogging and Defrosting
You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or
frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to
clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front
defrost button to defrost the front windshield.
-(Defog):Use this setting to clear the windows of fog
or moisture. Press the mode button to select this
setting. This setting will deliver air to the oor and
windshield outlets.
0(Front Defrost):Press the front defrost button to
defrost the windshield. The system will automatically
control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO
mode. If the outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer,
your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to
help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield.
Rear Window Defogger
If your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the
rear window warm the glass. The rear window
defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the
rear window.
<(Rear):Press this button to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the rear window
defogger is activated.
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The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes
after the button is pressed. If you need additional
warming time, press the button again.
If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors this
button will activate them.
Notice:Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to
clear the inside rear window. Do not adhere
anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass.
These actions may damage the rear defogger.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Outlet Adjustment
Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of airow inside the vehicle. Push
the knob in the center of the outlet up, down, left or right
to move the outlet in the direction you would like. Turn the
knob in the center of the outlet so the louvers open or
close to increase or decrease airow.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,
or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The
heater and defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, etc., may affect
the performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
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Before You Drive
The RSE system will play DVD, CD, and MP3 discs. You
can also connect an auxiliary device to the RSE system
to play games, watch videos, view photos, etc.
Notice:Normal operation for the RSE system may
be limited under extreme temperatures. Using
the RSE system during extreme temperatures may
cause damage to the system. Wait until the inside of
the vehicle is at a safe temperature range of
32°-140°F (0°-60°C) before using the system.
Headphones
Wireless Headphones
The RSE system may include two sets of wireless
headphones. Each headphone will have an L marked
on the left-side, for the left ear and an R marked on the
right-side, for the right ear. The L and R marks are to
show how the headphones should be worn.
OFF/ON (Power):The wireless headphones have an
OFF/ON power switch located on the left of the
earpiece. To use the headphones, turn the switch to
ON. An indicator light on the right earpiece of the
headphones will illuminate. If the light does not
illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See
“Battery Replacement” later in this section. Switch
the headphones to OFF when not in use.The headphones will shut off automatically to save the
battery power if the RSE system is shut off or if the
headphones are out of range of the transmitter window
for more than three minutes. The transmitter window
is located on the bottom edge of the monitor. If
you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle,
the headphones will lose the audio signal.
Channel Selector:The wireless headphones have a
channel selector switch located on the right earpiece.
The channel selector switches between Channel A and
Channel B. Since each monitor has the capability to
function as two independent sources through auxiliary
input, it is necessary to transmit audio signals on
separate channels. The driver’s side monitor is
designated as Channel A, and the passenger’s side as
Channel B. The Headphone channel selector switch
must be set to the appropriate channel according to the
monitor being viewed. When the head restraint
monitor is initially turned on the message, “To listen
to this monitor tune your headphones to channel A
(or B)” will be displayed for ve seconds then disappear.
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To use a video screen, do the following:
POWER:Press this button, located on the lower right
side of the screen to turn the power on or off. Each
video screen can be powered on or off independently. A
screen auto power mode feature allows the screen to
default to the last power on or off condition that the
monitors were in, when the vehicle was last shut off.
Make sure the screens are off when not in use.
SOURCE:Press this button to switch between the
different sources listed below:
AV (Audio/Video) 1 — Allows the vehicle-mounted
DVD player to become a source.
AV (Audio/Video) 2 — Allows the monitor-mounted
auxiliary input jack to become a source. This input
can be viewed on the monitor that the connection
is made to.
AV (Audio/Video) 3 — Allows the DVD-mounted
auxiliary input jack to become a source. This
input can be viewed on one or both monitors.
Each video screen can be adjusted independently to
switch between all available audio/video sources.MENU:Press this button to adjust the video screen
control functions such as:
CONTRAST — Adjusts picture contrast.
BRIGHTNESS — Adjusts picture brightness.
COLOR — Adjusts picture color balance.
TINT — Adjusts picture tint.
SHARPNESS — Adjusts picture sharpness.
MODE — Adjusts screen preference from Normal
to Wide, or to Zoom.
RESET DEFAULT — Resets all monitor control
functions to default (center point) settings.
Q(Up):Press this button to increase a basic monitor
control function once the MENU button has been
pressed and a control function has been selected.
R(Down):Press this button to decrease a basic
monitor control function once the MENU button has been
pressed and a control function has been selected.
Infrared LED Window:The infrared LED window sends
audio signals to the wireless headphones. In order for
the infrared LED window to work properly, it must remain
unobstructed at all times.
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