HUMMER H3 2007 Owners Manual

Repair Facility
GM also recommends that you choose a collision
repair facility that meets your needs before you
ever need collision repairs. Your GM dealer
may have a collision repair center with GM-trained
technicians and state of the art equipment, or
be able to recommend a collision repair center that
has GM-trained technicians and comparable
equipment.
Insuring Your Vehicle
Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with
comprehensive and collision insurance coverage.
There are signicant differences in the quality
of coverage afforded by various insurance policy
terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced
protection to your GM vehicle by limitingcompensation for damage repairs by using
aftermarket collision parts. Some insurance
companies will not specify aftermarket collision
parts. When purchasing insurance, we recommend
that you assure your vehicle will be repaired
with GM original equipment collision parts. If such
insurance coverage is not available from your
current insurance carrier, consider switching
to another insurance carrier.
If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company
may require you to have insurance that assures
repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine
Manufacturer replacement parts. Read your
lease carefully, as you may be charged at the
end of your lease for poor quality repairs.
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If an Accident Occurs
Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident.
Try to relax and then check to make sure you
are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that
no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,
is injured.
If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.
Do not leave the scene of an accident until all
matters have been taken care of. Move your
vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or
you are instructed to move it by a police officer.
Give only the necessary and requested
information to police and other parties involved
in the accident. Do not discuss your personal
condition, mental frame of mind, or anything
unrelated to the accident. This will help guard
against post-accident legal action.
If you need roadside assistance, call
GM Roadside Assistance. SeeRoadside
Assistance Program on page 454for more
information.
If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where
the towing service will be taking it. Get a card
from the tow truck operator or write down the
driver’s name, the service’s name, and the
phone number.
Remove any valuables from your vehicle before
it is towed away. Make sure this includes your
insurance information and registration if you
keep these items in your vehicle.
Gather the important information you will
need from the other driver. Things like name,
address, phone number, driver’s license
number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make,
model and model year, Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN), insurance company and policy
number, and a general description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
If possible, call your insurance company from
the scene of the accident. They will walk you
through the information they will need. If they
ask for a police report, phone or go to the police
department headquarters the next day and you
can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In
some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance
laws, a report may not be necessary. This is
especially true if there are no injuries and both
vehicles are driveable.
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Choose a reputable collision repair facility for
your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer
or a private collision repair facility to x the
damage, make sure you are comfortable with
them. Remember, you will have to feel
comfortable with their work for a long time.
Once you have an estimate, read it carefully
and make sure you understand what work will
be performed on your vehicle. If you have a
question, ask for an explanation. Reputable
shops welcome this opportunity.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that your vehicle requires damage
repairs, GM recommends that you take an active
role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there,
or have it towed there. Specify to the facility
that any required replacement collision parts be
original equipment parts, either new Genuine
GM parts or recycled original GM parts.
Remember, recycled parts will not be covered
by your GM vehicle warranty.Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must
live with the repair. Depending on your policy
limits, your insurance company may initially value
the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this
with your repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle
is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your
insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
If another party’s insurance company is paying
for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept
a repair valuation based on that insurance
company’s collision policy repair limits, as you
have no contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control of the repair
and parts choices as long as cost stays within
reasonable limits.
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Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which
could cause a crash or could cause injury or
death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
in addition to notifying General Motors.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it nds that a safety
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you, your dealer, or General Motors.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA
400 Seventh Street, SW.
Washington, D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that
your vehicle has a safety defect, you should
immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition
to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
You may call them at 1-800-333-0510
or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-866-HUMMER6
(486-6376), or write:
HUMMER Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33177
Detroit, MI 48232-5177
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In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit
repair service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis
and service of your vehicle.
In Canada, information pertaining to Product
Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting
your General Motors dealer or by calling
1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483).
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 (U.S.) plus
Processing fee
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Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically
for owners and intended to provide basic
operational information about the vehicle.
The owner manual will include the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual,
and Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.)
plus Processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.)
plus Processing fee
Current and Past Model Order Forms
Service Publications are available for current
and past model GM vehicles. To request an order
form, please specify year and model name of
the vehicle.
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Eastern Time
For Credit Card Orders Only
(VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
on the World Wide Web at: www.helminc.com
Or you can write to:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Prices are subject to change without notice and
without incurring obligation. Allow ample time
for delivery.
Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices
are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents
are to make checks payable in U.S. funds.
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Accessories and Modications..................... 314
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 169
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 317
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 416
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 328
Air Conditioning........................................... 170
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 179
Readiness Light....................................... 178
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 458
Airbag System............................................... 65
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 73
Passenger Sensing System....................... 75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 73
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 74
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 71
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 69
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 232Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 239
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 183
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 412
Care of Safety Belts................................ 409
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 414
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 410
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 406
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 407
Finish Care.............................................. 410
Finish Damage......................................... 413
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 409
Leather.................................................... 408
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 413
Tires........................................................ 413
Underbody Maintenance........................... 413
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 414
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 410
Weatherstrips........................................... 409
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 411
Ashtray(s).................................................... 170
Assist Steps................................................ 271
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Audio System(s).......................................... 201
Care of Your CD Player........................... 232
Care of Your CDs.................................... 231
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 232
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 230
Radio with CD......................................... 203
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 211
Setting the Time...................................... 202
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 230
Understanding Radio Reception............... 230
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 232
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 165
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 329
Operation................................................. 106
B
Battery........................................................ 351
Electric Power Management..................... 168
Run-Down Protection............................... 169
Battery Warning Light.................................. 181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 278
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 14Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 239
Emergencies............................................ 241
Parking.................................................... 116
System Warning Light.............................. 182
Brakes........................................................ 347
Braking....................................................... 238
Braking in Emergencies............................... 241
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 101
Bulb Replacement....................................... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 358
Headlamps............................................... 362
License Plate Lamps................................ 364
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 363
Buying New Tires........................................ 383C
Calibration..........................................122, 125
California Fuel............................................. 316
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 315
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
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Capacities and Specications...................... 422
Carbon Monoxide............... 95,120, 281, 297
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 409
Your CD Player........................................ 232
Your CDs ................................................. 231
Cargo Cover............................................... 146
Cargo Tie Downs........................................ 146
CD, MP3 ..................................................... 222
Chains, Tire................................................. 389
Check
Engine Light............................................ 186
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 321
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 414
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 45
Infants and Young Children........................ 42
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..... 51
Older Children........................................... 39
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Outside Seat Position.................... 57
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position...................... 60
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 60
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 49
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 170Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 412
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 410
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 407
Finish Care.............................................. 410
Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 406
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 409
Leather.................................................... 408
Tires........................................................ 413
Underbody Maintenance........................... 413
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 410
Weatherstrips........................................... 409
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 411
Climate Control System............................... 170
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 173
Clutch, Hydraulic......................................... 334
Collision Damage Repair............................. 460
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 35
Compass............................................122, 125
Content Theft-Deterrent................................. 98
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 238
Convenience Net......................................... 146
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 185
Heater, Engine......................................... 105
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Cooling System........................................... 340
Cruise Control............................................. 159
Cruise Control Light.................................... 190
Cupholder(s)................................................ 143
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 456
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users......................... 452
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 452
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 448
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 453
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 464
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 464
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 464
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 454
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 465
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 164
Defensive Driving........................................ 234
Disc, MP3................................................... 222Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 315
Dome Lamp................................................ 167
Dome Lamp Override.................................. 168
Door
Locks......................................................... 92
Power Door Locks..................................... 93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks......... 94
Driver
Position, Safety Belt................................... 22
Driver Information Center (DIC)................... 192
DIC Controls and Displays....................... 192
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 196
Driving
At Night................................................... 272
City.......................................................... 276
Defensive................................................. 234
Drunken................................................... 235
Freeway................................................... 277
Hill and Mountain Roads.......................... 279
In Rain and on Wet Roads...................... 273
Off-Road.................................................. 250
Recovery Loops....................................... 287
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.......... 286
Winter...................................................... 281
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