hood release HUMMER H2 2009 Owners Manual

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G: Turn and Lane Change Signals
53: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
N: Windshield Wipers
L: Windshield Washer
Flash-to-Pass Feature
Information for these features is on the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster ashes in the
direction of the turn or
lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ash to
signal a lane change. The turn signals automatically ash
three times. It will ash six times if the tow-haul mode is
active. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one
second causes the turn signals to ash until the lever
is released.
The lever returns to its starting position when it is
released.
If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows
ash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be
burned out.
Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb is not burned out,
check the fuse. SeeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on
page 5-111andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 5-113.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
the Vehicle.................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)..................................5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-8
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-11
Hood Release..............................................5-12
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-14
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-23
Cooling System............................................5-27
Engine Coolant.............................................5-31
Engine Overheating.......................................5-33Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode.........................................5-35
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Rear Axle.......................................................5-47
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-48
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-50
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-50
Headlamps..................................................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps..............5-52
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).......................5-52
Roof Marker Lamps......................................5-53
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-54
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-55
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-56
Tires..............................................................5-57
Tire Sidewall Labeling...................................5-58
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-60
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-63
Tire Pressure Monitor System.........................5-64
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

Hood Release
To open the hood:
1. Release both hood side latches.2. Pull the handle with
this symbol on it. It is
located inside the
vehicle to the lower left
of the steering column.
5-12

Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12.
2. Locate the affected headlamp on the inner front
portion of the hood.
3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out of the
headlamp assembly.4. Unplug the electrical
connector.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the new bulb socket into the headlamp
assembly aligning the bulb socket with the
headlamp assembly. Do not to touch the bulb with
your ngers or hands.
7. Turn the bulb socket retainer clockwise to lock it
into place.
8. Plug in the electrical connector.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
remove it from the lamp
housing.
3. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
4. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until it
clicks.
5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise until it locks into
place.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
To replace a daytime running lamp bulb:
1. Locate the lamp
assembly behind the
front bumper through
the wheel opening.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
it from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket.
4. Push the new bulb straight in the bulb socket until it
clicks.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket into the lamp housing and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
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(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, or
contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper blades, if
contaminated. Replace wiper blades that are worn or
damaged. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 5-56 and Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
on page 5-107 for more information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job, have it repaired. Have any torn or
frayed safety belts replaced. Also see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-80.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly,
secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl,
rear compartment hinges, outer liftgate handle pivot
points, rear door detent link, roller mechanism, liftgate
handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, cargo door
hinge, locks, and folding seat hardware. More frequent
lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak.Spare tire carrier hinge and latch: Inspect for leaks and
lubricate if required. Remove the setscrew at the hinge
casting and add lubricant, moving the hinge back and
forth periodically, until lubricant can be seen coming
from the setscrew opening. Install setscrew and tighten
to7ftlb(9Y). SeeRecommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-13 for what lubricant to use.
(g)Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and
proper installation. Check to be sure vent hose is
unobstructed, clear, and free of debris. During any
maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud
and dirt from the underbody, care should be taken to
not directly spray the transfer case output seals.
High pressure water can overcome the seals and
contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid
will decrease the life of the transfer case and should
be replaced.
(h)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-46
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-111
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-113
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-110
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-39
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-36
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-57
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-64
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamps....................................................5-51
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Daytime Running Lamp........................3-16, 5-52
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-53
Heated Seats................................................... 1-6
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater
Engine Coolant...........................................2-31
Heater...........................................................3-22
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-44
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-36
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-11
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-25
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