brake fluid HUMMER H2 2007 Owners Manual

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Service........................................................ 392
Accessories and Modications................... 392
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 393
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 393
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 394
Fuel............................................................. 394
Gasoline Octane........................................ 394
Gasoline Specications.............................. 394
California Fuel........................................... 395
Additives................................................... 395
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 396
Filling the Tank......................................... 397
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 399
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 400
Hood Release........................................... 400
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 402
Engine Oil................................................. 404
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 407
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 409
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 412
Engine Coolant.......................................... 415Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 418
Engine Overheating................................... 418
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 420
Cooling System......................................... 420
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 425
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 426
Brakes...................................................... 427
Battery...................................................... 431
Jump Starting............................................ 432
Rear Axle.................................................... 437
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 438
Front Axle................................................... 440
Bulb Replacement....................................... 441
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 441
Headlamps................................................ 441
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.......... 442
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 443
Roof Marker Lamps................................... 443
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 444
Replacement Bulbs................................... 446
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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A. Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 420andCoolant Surge Tank Pressure
Cap on page 418.
B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Air Filter
Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 409.
C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See
“Adding Washer Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 426.
D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine
Oil” underEngine Oil on page 404.
E. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 404.
F. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick.
See “Checking the Fluid Level” underAutomatic
Transmission Fluid on page 412.G. Engine Cooling Fan. SeeCooling System on
page 420.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND).
SeeJump Starting on page 432.
I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View).
SeePower Steering Fluid on page 425.
J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. SeeJump
Starting on page 432.
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 427.
L. Underhood Fuse Block. SeeUnderhood Fuse
Block on page 507.
M. Battery. SeeBattery on page 431.
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A cold uid check can be made after the vehicle
has been sitting for eight hours or more with
the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for ve minutes if
outside temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it
is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to idle
the engine longer. Should the uid level be low
during this cold check, you must check the uid hot
before adding uid. Checking the uid hot will
give you a more accurate reading of the uid level.
Checking the Fluid Level
Prepare your vehicle as follows:
1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift
lever in PARK (P).
3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the
shift lever through each gear range, pausing
for about three seconds in each range.
Then, position the shift lever in PARK (P).
4. Let the engine run at idle for three minutes
or more.Then, without shutting off the engine, follow
these steps:
The transmission
dipstick handle with this
graphic is located at
the rear of the engine
compartment, on
the passenger’s side of
the vehicle.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 402
for more information on location.
1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the
dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds
and then pull it back out again.
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Brakes
Brake Fluid
Your brake master
cylinder reservoir is
lled with DOT-3 brake
uid. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview
on page 402for the
location of the reservoir.
There are only two reasons why the brake uid
level in the reservoir might go down. The rst
is that the brake uid goes down to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are put in, the uid level goes back up.
The other reason is that uid is leaking out of the
brake system. If it is, you should have your
brake system xed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or
will not work at all.So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake uid.
Adding brake uid will not correct a leak. If you
add uid when your linings are worn, then you will
have too much uid when you get new brake
linings. You should add or remove brake uid,
as necessary, only when work is done on
the brake hydraulic system.
{CAUTION:
If you have too much brake uid, it can
spill on the engine. The uid will burn if
the engine is hot enough. You or others
could be burned, and your vehicle could
be damaged. Add brake uid only when
work is done on the brake hydraulic
system. See “Checking Brake Fluid” in
this section.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
when to check your brake uid. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 517.
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Checking Brake Fluid
You can check the brake uid without taking off
the cap.
Look at the brake uid
reservoir. The uid level
should be above MIN.
If it is not, have your
brake system checked to
see if there is a leak.
After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,
make sure the level is above the MIN but not
over the MAX mark.
What to Add
When you do need brake uid, use only DOT-3
brake uid. Use new brake uid from a sealed
container only. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 528.
Always clean the brake uid reservoir cap and the
area around the cap before removing it. This will
help keep dirt from entering the reservoir.
{CAUTION:
With the wrong kind of uid in the brake
system, the brakes may not work well, or
they may not even work at all. This could
cause a crash. Always use the proper
brake uid.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained
from your dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. GM Goodwrench
®
oil meets all the requirements for
your vehicle. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 404.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 415.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378261,
in Canada 10953455) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Transfer CaseManual Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88861800,
in Canada 88861801).
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Tires........................................................ 499
Underbody Maintenance........................... 500
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 501
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 495
Weatherstrips........................................... 495
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 498
Wood Panels........................................... 495
Ashtray(s).................................................... 197
Assist Steps................................................ 338
Audio System(s).......................................... 241
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 296
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.......... 297
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 300
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 299
Chime Level Adjustment........................... 300
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 300
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 271
Radio with Cassette and CD.................... 243
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 256
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 294
Setting the Time...................................... 243Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 295
Understanding Radio Reception............... 297
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System........ 300
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 189
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 412
Operation................................................. 124
B
Battery........................................................ 431
Run-Down Protection............................... 192
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 349
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 15
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 307
Emergencies............................................ 309
Parking.................................................... 133
System Warning Light.............................. 211
Brakes........................................................ 427
Braking....................................................... 306
Braking in Emergencies............................... 309
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 119
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P
Paint, Damage............................................ 499
Park Aid...................................................... 192
Park (P)
Shifting Into............................................. 134
Shifting Out of......................................... 135
Parking
Brake....................................................... 133
Over Things That Burn............................ 136
Passing....................................................... 314
Passlock
®.................................................... 118
Power
Accessory Outlet(s).................................. 196
Door Locks.............................................. 101
Electrical System..................................... 503
Lumbar Controls.......................................... 9
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 12
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 121
Seat............................................................ 8
Steering Fluid.......................................... 425
Windows.................................................. 112
Power Winch Platform................................. 361
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 102
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 28
R
Radios........................................................ 241
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player.......... 297
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 300
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 299
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 271
Radio with Cassette and CD.................... 243
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 256
Rear Seat Audio...................................... 294
Setting the Time...................................... 243
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 295
Understanding Reception......................... 297
Reading Lamps........................................... 192
Rear Axle.................................................... 437
Locking.................................................... 311
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 102
Rear Heated Seats....................................... 15
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