HUMMER H2 2009 Owners Manual

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions
work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4.
/(Remote Vehicle Start):Press to start the engine
from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7for additional
information.
Q(Lock):Press to lock all the doors.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the turn signal lamps ash once to indicate locking
has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn
chirps when
Qis pressed again within three seconds.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-64for
additional information.
Pressing
Qarms the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-24.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver door.
If
Kis pressed again within three seconds, all remaining
doors unlock. If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal lamps ash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-64.
The interior lamps may come on and stay on for
20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled
through the DIC, the exterior lights turn on briey if
it is dark enough outside. See “APPROACH LIGHTING”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-64.
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PressingKon the RKE transmitter disarms the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-24.
Press and hold
Kto lower the windows. SeePower
Windows on page 2-20for additional information.
The remote recall memory feature may adjust the seats
and mirrors if it is on and the RKE transmitter is used to
enter the vehicle. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under
DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-64for additional
information.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps ash and
the horn sounds three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps ash
and the horn sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds.
The alarm turns off when the ignition is moved to
RUN or
Lis pressed again. The ignition must be
in OFF for the panic alarm to work.
Programming Transmitters to the
Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will
work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement
can be purchased and programmed through your
dealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter is
programmed to the vehicle, all remaining transmitters
must also be programmed. Any lost or stolen
transmitters no longer work once the new transmitter
is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to eight
transmitters programmed to it. See “Relearn Remote
Key” underDIC Operation and Displays (Using
DIC Buttons) on page 3-47orDIC Operation and
Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) on
page 3-52.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY
IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
See “REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY” under
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56for additional
information.
Notice:When replacing the battery, do not touch
any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage the transmitter.
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To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a at, thin object
inserted into the notch on the side.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
Remote Vehicle Start
The remote start feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger. Normal operation of the system
will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN
position.
During a remote start, the climate control system
will default to a heating mode during colder outside
temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer
outside temperatures.
During a remote start, the rear window defogger
and heated mirrors, if equipped, will turn on during
colder outside temperatures and will shut off when
the key is turned to ON/RUN.
During a remote start, the heated seats will turn on
during colder outside temperatures and will shut
off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. SeeHeated
Seats on page 1-6for additional information.
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Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require
a person using the remote start to have the vehicle
in view when doing so. Check local regulations for
any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low
on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE
transmitter functions will have an increased range
of operation. However, the range may be less while
the vehicle is running.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4for additional
information.
/(Remote Start):Press and release the lock button
and then press and hold the remote start button to
start the vehicle.To start the vehicle using the remote start feature:
1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button,
then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s
remote start button until the turn signal lights ash.
If you cannot see the vehicle’s lights, press and hold
the remote start button for at least four seconds.
The vehicle’s doors will lock. Pressing the remote
start button again after the vehicle has started will
turn off the ignition.
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn
on and remain on while the vehicle is running.
3. If it is the rst remote start since the vehicle has
been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine
is still running, to extend the engine running time
by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended
one time.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert
and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle.
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If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
the remote start button until the parking lamps
turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The vehicle can be remote started two separate times
between driving sequences. The engine will run for
10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run time by another
10 minutes within the rst 10 minute remote start time
frame, and before the engine stops.
For example, if the lock button and then the remote
start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for ve minutes, 10 minutes are
added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.The additional ten minutes are considered a second
remote vehicle start.
Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with
one time extension has been done, the vehicle must
be started with the key. After the key is removed from
the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in
the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is
an emission control system malfunction.
Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle
start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the
oil pressure gets low.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are
shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start
system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled
through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-64for additional
information. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons,
see your dealer/retailer to enable or disable the remote
vehicle start system.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever
you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless
entry system or the key.
To unlock or lock the door from the inside, slide the
manual lever at the top of the door up or down.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
front doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock all of the doors.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver’s door,
and twice to unlock all of the doors.
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate
(if equipped) is open, the delayed locking feature
will delay locking the doors until ve seconds after
the last door is closed. Three chimes will sound to
signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.Pressing the power lock switch twice will override
the delayed locking feature and immediately lock
all the doors.
Delayed locking can be programmed using the DIC.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-64.
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
The vehicle has an automatic power door lock/unlock
feature which can be programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-64for more information on DIC programming.
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Rear Door Security Locks
The vehicle may have rear door security locks which
prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. The rear doors
must be open to access
them. The label depicting
lock and unlock positions
is located near the lock.
To set the locks:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.To open a rear door when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock,
by pressing the power door lock switch, or if the
vehicle has one, by using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking your key in the
vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open.
If the driver side power lock switch is pressed when a
door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the
doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.
If the passenger side power lock switch is pressed when
a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the
doors will lock and then the passenger door will unlock. Security Lock Label
shown
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Liftgate (SUV)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air into
your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-45.To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the power
door lock switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
To open the liftgate:
1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way.
See “Opening the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
2. Pull the handle located in the center of the door.
To close the liftgate:
1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place.
See “Closing the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
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Midgate®(SUT)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area
covered and the tailgate and the Midgate®open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the cargo covers on and the
tailgate and Midgate
®open or if electrical wiring or
other cable connections must pass through the
seal between the body and the Midgate
®:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the setting that
brings in outside air. This will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-45.
The Midgate
®allows you to extend the length of the
vehicle’s cargo area into the cab.
Lowering the Midgate
The Midgate window must be completely lowered for
the Midgate®to be lowered. See “Midgate®Window”
underPower Windows on page 2-20.
Both the Midgate and the Midgate window can be
lowered while the ignition is in either ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) mode. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-29for more information.
To lower the Midgate:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. SeeSplit Folding Rear
Seat on page 1-11. The front seats may have to be
moved forward slightly.
2.
K(Midgate Window):Press the bottom part
of this switch to lower the Midgate window.
SeeInstrument Panel Overview on page 3-4
for the location of this switch.
The window can also be operated using the global
express-down button. See “Global Glass Feature”
underPower Windows on page 2-20.
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