light HUMMER H3 2009 Owners Manual

Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning
The vehicle’s interior will continue to
look its best if it is cleaned often.
Although not always visible,
dust and dirt can accumulate on the
upholstery. Dirt can damage
carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic
surfaces. Regular vacuuming
is recommended to remove particles
from the upholstery. It is important
to keep the upholstery from
becoming and remaining heavily
soiled. Soils should be removed as
quickly as possible. The vehicle’s
interior may experience extremes of
heat that could cause stains to
set rapidly.
Lighter colored interiors may require
more frequent cleaning. Use care
because newspapers and garments
that transfer color to home
furnishings may also transfer color
to the vehicle’s interior.When cleaning the vehicle’s interior,
only use cleaners specically
designed for the surfaces being
cleaned. Permanent damage may
result from using cleaners on
surfaces for which they were not
intended. Use glass cleaner only on
glass. Remove any accidental
over-spray from other surfaces
immediately. To prevent over-spray,
apply cleaner directly to the
cleaning cloth.
Notice:Using abrasive cleaners
when cleaning glass surfaces
on the vehicle, could scratch the
glass and/or cause damage to
the rear window defogger.
When cleaning the glass on the
vehicle, use only a soft cloth
and glass cleaner.
Many cleaners contain solvents that
may become concentrated in the
vehicle’s breathing space. Before
using cleaners, read and adhere
to all safety instructions on the label.
While cleaning the vehicle’sinterior, maintain adequate
ventilation by opening the vehicle’s
doors and windows.
Dust may be removed from small
buttons and knobs using a small
brush with soft bristles.
Products that remove odors from
the vehicle’s upholstery and
clean the vehicle’s glass can be
obtained from your dealer/retailer.
Do not clean the vehicle using:
A knife or any other sharp object
to remove a soil from any interior
surface.
A stiff brush. It can cause
damage to the vehicle’s interior
surfaces.
Heavy pressure or aggressive
rubbing with a cleaning cloth.
Use of heavy pressure can
damage the interior and does
not improve the effectiveness of
soil removal.
Service and Appearance Care 5-83

Weatherstrips
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will
make them last longer, seal better,
and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth.
During very cold, damp weather
frequent application may be
required. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Washing Your Vehicle
The best way to preserve the
vehicle’s nish is to keep it clean by
washing it often.
Notice:Certain cleaners contain
chemicals that can damage the
emblems or nameplates on the
vehicle. Check the cleaning
product label. If it states that it
should not be used on plastic
parts, do not use it on the vehicle
or damage may occur and it would
not be covered by the warranty.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight. Use a car washing soap.
Do not use cleaning agents that arepetroleum based or that contain
acid or abrasives, as they can
damage the paint, metal or plastic
on the vehicle. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer. Follow all
manufacturers’ directions regarding
correct product usage, necessary
safety precautions and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care product.
Rinse the vehicle well, before
washing and after to remove all
cleaning agents completely. If they
are allowed to dry on the surface,
they could stain.
Dry the nish with a soft, clean
chamois or an all-cotton towel to
avoid surface scratches and
water spotting.
High pressure car washes may
cause water to enter the vehicle.
Avoid using high pressure washes
closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to
the surface of the vehicle. Use of
power washers exceeding 1,200 psi
(8 274 kPa) can result in damage
or removal of paint and decals.
Cleaning Exterior
Lamps/Lenses
Use only lukewarm or cold water,
a soft cloth and a car washing soap
to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Follow instructions underWashing
Your Vehicle on page 5-86.
Finish Care
Occasional waxing or mild polishing
of the vehicle by hand may be
necessary to remove residue from
the paint nish. Approved cleaning
products can be obtained from
your dealer/retailer.
If the vehicle has a basecoat/
clearcoat paint nish, the clearcoat
gives more depth and gloss to
the colored basecoat. Always use
waxes and polishes that are
non-abrasive and made for a
basecoat/clearcoat paint nish.
5-86 Service and Appearance Care

Electrical System
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything
electrical to the vehicle unless you
check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment
can damage the vehicle and the
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle’s warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle’s battery, even if the vehicle
is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 1-58.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is
protected by a circuit breaker and a
fuse. If the motor overheats due
to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will
stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some
electrical problem, have it xed.
Power Windows and
Other Power Options
Circuit breakers protect the
power windows and other power
accessories. When the current load
is too heavy, the circuit breaker
opens and closes, protecting the
circuit until the problem is xed
or goes away.
Power and Heated Seat
Circuit Breakers
There is a circuit breaker located
underneath the driver’s side
front seat that controls the power
and heated seat functions.
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle
are protected from short circuits by a
combination of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the
chance of res caused by electrical
problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is
broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure you replace a bad fuse
with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the
road and do not have a spare
fuse, you can borrow one that has
the same amperage. Just pick some
feature of your vehicle that you
can get along without — like the
radio or cigarette lighter — and use
its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
Service and Appearance Care 5-91

Fuse Usage
11 Not Used
12Transfer Case Control
Module
13 Radio
14 Body Control Module
15Rear Wiper Motor
(H3 Only)
16Rear Wiper Pump
Switch (H3 Only)
17Air Injection Reactor
(AIR) Pump Relay/
Transmission Control
Module (TCM)
(V8 Only)
18 Rear Vision Camera
19 Cluster
20Rear Turn Lamp,
Hazard Lamp
21Powertrain Control
Module 1
22Mass Air Flow Sensor,
Canister Vent Purge
SolenoidFuse Usage
23 Injector/V8 Coil
24 Fog Lamp
25Powertrain Control
Module B
26Transmission Control
Module (TCM)
27 Airbags
28 Not Used
29Antilock Brakes,
StabiliTrak
®
30 Rear Window Defogger
31 Canister Vent
32Regulated Voltage
Control Sensor
33 Ignition 1 (V8 Only)
34 Transmission
35Cruise Control,
Miscellaneous
36 Horn
37Driver Side Rear
Park Lamp
Fuse Usage
38 Amplier
39Daytime Running
Lamps
40Passenger Side
Headlamp
41 Driver Side Headlamp
42 Trailer Back-Up Lamp
43 Front Park Lamps
44Air Injection Reactor
(AIR) Solenoid
45Auxiliary Power 2/
Cigarette Lighter
46Electronic Throttle
Control
47 Oxygen Sensor
48 Air Conditioning Clutch
49 Rear Park Lamp
50 Stop Lamp
51Auxiliary Power 1/
Cigarette Lighter
52StabiliTrak
®, Antilock
Brakes
5-94 Service and Appearance Care

(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 5-44
and Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades on page 5-87
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 1-60.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood latch assembly, secondary
latch, pivots, spring anchor, release
pawl, rear compartment hinges,
outer endgate handle pivot points,
rear door detent link, rollermechanism, endgate handle pivot
points, latch bolt, fuel 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.
(g)Check vent hose at transfer
case for kinks and proper
installation.
(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.(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling
system. This service can be
complex; you should have your
dealer/retailer perform this service.
See Engine Coolant on page 5-23
for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser,
pressure cap, and filler neck.
Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.
(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system
could indicate a problem. Have the
system inspected and repaired
and the fluid level checked. Add fluid
if needed.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying,
excessive cracks, or obvious
damage. Replace belt if necessary.
6-8 Maintenance Schedule

A
Accessories and
Modications...................... 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets......3-18
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....1-58
Additives, Fuel...................... 5-6
Add-On Electrical
Equipment.......................5-91
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.......5-17
Air Conditioning...................3-19
Airbag
Passenger Status
Indicator.......................3-26
Readiness Light................3-25
Airbag System.....................1-46
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-58
How Does an Airbag
Restrain?.....................1-52
Passenger Sensing
System........................1-54
Servicing Your
Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle........................1-58Airbag System (cont.)
What Makes an Airbag
Inate?........................1-52
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?.............1-52
When Should an Airbag
Inate?........................1-50
Where Are the Airbags?.....1-49
Antenna, Fixed Mast............3-63
Antenna, XM™ Satellite
Radio Antenna System......3-63
Antilock Brake
System (ABS).................... 4-5
Antilock Brake, System
Warning Light...................3-28
Appearance Care
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-88
Care of Safety Belts..........5-85
Chemical Paint Spotting.....5-90
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses........................5-86
Fabric/Carpet...................5-84
Finish Care......................5-86
Finish Damage.................5-89
Appearance Care (cont.)
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-85
Interior Cleaning...............5-83
Leather...........................5-85
Sheet Metal Damage........5-89
Tires...............................5-89
Underbody Maintenance....5-89
Washing Your Vehicle........5-86
Weatherstrips...................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades................5-87
Appointments, Scheduling
Service............................. 7-9
Ashtray...............................3-18
Assist Steps........................4-28
Audio System......................3-41
Fixed Mast Antenna..........3-63
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual . . . 3-52
Radio Reception...............3-62
Setting the Clock..............3-41
Theft-Deterrent Feature......3-62
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System............3-63
INDEX i-1

Audio System(s)..................3-42
Automatic Headlamp
System...........................3-14
Automatic Transmission
Fluid...............................5-18
Operation........................2-19
B
Battery...............................5-33
Electric Power
Management.................3-17
Run-Down Protection.........3-17
Bench Seat,
Split (60/40)................1-7, 1-9
Bluetooth
®..........................3-52
Brake
Emergencies...................... 4-6
Brake Fluid.........................5-30
Brakes...............................5-30
System Warning Light.......3-27
Braking................................ 4-3
Braking in Emergencies.......... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle..........2-15
Bulb Replacement................5-41
Halogen Bulbs..................5-41
Headlamp Aiming..............5-39
Headlamps......................5-41Bulb Replacement (cont.)
License Plate Lamps.........5-43
Replacement Bulbs...........5-43
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps .........................5-42
Buying New Tires.................5-59
C
Calibration..........................2-34
California Fuel....................... 5-5
California Perchlorate
Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition
65 Warning........................ 5-4
Canadian Owners..................... ii
Capacities and
Specications...................5-96
Carbon Monoxide....2-7, 2-9, 2-31
Care of
Safety Belts.....................5-85
Cargo Cover.......................2-49
Cargo Management System . . . 2-49
Cargo Tie Downs.................2-49
Center Console
Storage Area....................2-47
Chains, Tire........................5-65
Charging System Light..........3-27Check
Engine Lamp...................3-30
Checking Things Under
the Hood ........................... 5-9
Chemical Paint Spotting........5-90
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems.....1-31
Infants and Young
Children.......................1-28
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children..................1-34
Older Children..................1-25
Securing a Child Restraint
in a Rear Outside Seat
Position.......................1-41
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Center Rear Seat
Position.......................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint
in the Right Front Seat
Position.......................1-43
Where to Put the
Restraint......................1-32
Cigarette Lighter..................3-18
Cleaning
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-88
Exterior Lamps/Lenses......5-86
Fabric/Carpet...................5-84
i-2 INDEX

Cleaning (cont.)
Finish Care......................5-86
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces......................5-85
Interior............................5-83
Leather...........................5-85
Tires...............................5-89
Underbody Maintenance....5-89
Washing Your Vehicle........5-86
Weatherstrips...................5-86
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades................5-87
Climate Control System.........3-19
Outlet Adjustment.............3-21
Clock, Setting......................3-41
Clutch, Hydraulic..................5-21
Collision Damage Repair.......7-11
Compass............................2-34
Content Theft-Deterrent.........2-11
Control of a Vehicle............... 4-3
Convenience Net.................2-49
Coolant
Engine............................5-23
Engine Temperature Gage . . . 3-29
Cooling System...................5-22
Cruise Control....................... 3-9Cruise Control Light..............3-33
Cupholders.........................2-47
Customer Assistance
Information
Courtesy Transportation....... 7-9
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users............................ 7-4
Customer Assistance
Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction
Procedure...................... 7-1
GM Mobility
Reimbursement
Program........................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors.............7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to
the Canadian
Government..................7-14
Reporting Safety Defects to
the United States
Government..................7-14
Roadside Service............... 7-6
Service Publications
Ordering Information......7-15
D
Daytime Running Lamp.........3-13
Defensive Driving................... 4-2
Doing Your Own
Service Work..................... 5-4
Dome Lamp ........................3-16
Dome Lamp Override...........3-16
Door
Locks............................... 2-5
Power Door Locks.............. 2-6
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-6
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-6
Driver Information
Center (DIC)....................3-34
DIC Operation and
Displays.......................3-34
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-37
Driving
At Night..........................4-28
Before a Long Trip............4-30
Defensive.......................... 4-2
Drunken............................ 4-2
Highway Hypnosis............4-30
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Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads....4-30
In Rain and on
Wet Roads...................4-29
Off-Road .........................4-13
Recovery Loops...............4-34
Rocking Your Vehicle to
Get it Out ....................4-34
Winter.............................4-31
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy........................... 4-1
E
EDR ..................................7-16
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment............5-91
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block...........................5-92
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-91
Power Windows and Other
Power Options..............5-91
Windshield Wiper Fuses....5-91
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+................2-13Electronic Immobilizer
Operation
PASS-Key
®III+................2-14
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter...............5-17
Check and Service Engine
Soon Lamp..................3-30
Coolant...........................5-23
Coolant Heater.................2-19
Coolant
Temperature Gage.........3-29
Drive Belt Routing.............6-15
Engine Compartment
Overview......................5-10
Exhaust...........................2-31
Fan Noise.......................5-28
Oil ..................................5-13
Oil Life System.................5-15
Overheating.....................5-27
Starting...........................2-17
Event Data Recorders..........7-16
Exit Lighting........................3-16
Extender, Safety Belt............1-25
Exterior Lamps....................3-11
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner............5-17
Finish Damage....................5-89
Fixed Mast Antenna.............3-63
Flashers, Hazard Warning....... 3-5
Flash-to-Pass........................ 3-7
Flat Tire..............................5-66
Flat Tire, Changing...............5-66
Flat Tire, Storing..........5-78, 5-80
Fluid
Automatic Transmission.....5-18
Power Steering.................5-29
Windshield Washer...........5-30
Fog Lamp
Fog ................................3-15
Four-Wheel Drive.................5-38
Four-Wheel Drive,
Full-Time.........................2-24
Front Axle...........................5-39
Front Seat Storage Net.........2-47
Fuel..................................... 5-5
Additives........................... 5-6
California Fuel................... 5-5
Driving for Better
Economy....................... 4-1
i-4 INDEX

Fuel (cont.)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container....................... 5-8
Filling the Tank.................. 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 5-7
Gage ..............................3-33
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................5-92
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-91
Windshield Wiper..............5-91
G
Gage
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................3-29
Fuel................................3-33
Speedometer...................3-24
Tachometer......................3-24
Garage Door Opener............2-42Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-5
Glove Box...........................2-47
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-39
Headlamps..........................5-41
Bulb Replacement.............5-41
Daytime Running Lamp.....3-13
Exterior Lamps.................3-11
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Halogen Bulbs..................5-41
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
On Reminder...................3-13
Heated Seats........................ 1-4
Heater................................3-19
Engine Coolant.................2-19
Highbeam On Light..............3-33Highway Hypnosis................4-30
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-30
Hood
Checking Things Under....... 5-9
Release............................ 5-9
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch...................5-21
I
Ignition Positions..................2-16
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-28
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-51
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Cluster............................3-23
Overview........................... 3-4
INDEX i-5