HUMMER H3 2008 Owners Manual

4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries on both
vehicles. You will use the positive (+) battery terminal
and the remote negative (−) jump starting terminal to
jump start your vehicle. To access the positive (+)
battery terminal, open the terminal cover. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
more information on the terminal locations.
{CAUTION:
Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing
this, and some have been blinded. Use a
ashlight if you need more light.
Be sure the batteries have enough water. You
do not need to add water to the ACDelco
®
battery (or batteries) installed in your new
vehicle. But if a battery has ller caps, be sure
the right amount of uid is there. If it is low,
add water to take care of that rst. If you do
not, explosive gas could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that can burn you.
Do not get it on you. If you accidentally get it
in your eyes or on your skin, ush the place
with water and get medical help immediately.
{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)oryou
will get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on
the dead battery because this can cause sparks.
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6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to
the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part, or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
Your vehicle has a remote negative (−) terminal,
marked GND (Ground), for this purpose.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalJumper Cable Removal
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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) battery terminal cover to its
original position.
Rear Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 mm to 10 mm)
below the bottom of the ller plug hole, located on
the rear axle.
What to Use
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12
to determine which kind of lubricant to use.
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Four-Wheel Drive
It is recommended that the four-wheel drive transfer
case uid be checked and lled by your dealer.
Front Axle
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
It is recommended that the front axle uid be checked
and lled by your dealer.
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle may have a visual optical headlamp aiming
system. The aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be
necessary.
If oncoming vehicles ash their high beams at you, this
may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your
dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to be
re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the
headlamps as described.
The vehicle should:
Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from
a light colored wall or other at surface.
Have all four tires on a level surface which is level
all the way to a wall.
Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other
at surface.
Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it.
Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while
headlamp aiming is being performed.
Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one
person or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver seat.
Have the tires properly inated.
Have the spare tire is in its original location in the
vehicle.
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To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the headlamp.3. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot
on the headlamp.
4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward the
recorded distance from Step 2 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the
vehicle at the wall where it was marked it Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam
cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up which may cause
damage to the headlamp.
6. Turn on the headlamps and place a piece of
cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not
being aimed. This should allow only the beam of
light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on
the wall.
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7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which
are under the hood near each headlamp assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with an E8
Torx
®socket or T15 Torx®screwdriver.8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp
beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower
the beam.
The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at
the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the opposite headlamp. Passenger’s Side Shown
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach in and access the headlamp bulb socket
from inside the engine compartment.3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector by pushing
the release tab and pulling the bulb socket out.
5. Replace with a new bulb socket.
6. Reinstall the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
8. Close the hood.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Stoplamp, Taillamp and
Turn Signal Lamp
B. Back-up LampTo replace one of these bulbs in the taillamp assembly:
1. Open the swing-gate. SeeSwing-gate on
page 2-10for more information.
2. Remove the
two screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle.
Passenger’s Side
Shown
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4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the taillamp assembly.
5. Holding the socket, pull the old bulb to release it
from the socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
7. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly
and turn it clockwise to secure.
8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by lining up
the locator pins with the retainers in the
vehicle’s body.
9. Reinstall the two screws and tighten.
10. Close the swing-gate.License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Reach under the bumper for the bulb socket.
2. Remove the two screws holding the license
plate lamp.
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3. Pull the license plate lamp away from the fascia.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the license plate lamp assembly.
5. Install the new bulb into the socket.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the license plate lamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
7. Replace the license plate lamp assembly and
tighten the two screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp, Stoplamp,
Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp3157K
License Plate Lamp 194
Low-Beam and High-Beam
HeadlampH13
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-14.
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