wheel alignment HUMMER H3 2009 Owners Manual

Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement...................5-44
Tires
Tires.................................5-44
Tire Sidewall Labeling.......5-45
Tire Terminology and
Denitions.......................5-48
Ination - Tire Pressure. . . .5-51
Tire Pressure Monitor
System............................5-52
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation........................5-54
Tire Inspection and
Rotation..........................5-57
When It Is Time for
New Tires.......................5-58
Buying New Tires.............5-59
Different Size Tires and
Wheels............................5-61
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance...........................5-63
Wheel Replacement..........5-64
Tire Chains.......................5-65
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-66
Changing a Flat Tire.........5-66
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools (H3)................5-68
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools (H3T)..............5-69
Removing the Flat Tire
and Installing the
Spare Tire
.......................5-72
Secondary Latch
System (H3T)..................5-76
Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools (H3).........5-78
Storing a Flat or Spare
Tire and Tools (H3T).......5-80
Spare Tire........................5-82
Appearance Care
Interior Cleaning................5-83
Fabric/Carpet....................5-84
Leather.............................5-85
Instrument Panel, Vinyl,
and Other Plastic
Surfaces
..........................5-85
Care of Safety Belts.........5-85
Weatherstrips....................5-86
Washing Your Vehicle.......5-86
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/
Lenses............................5-86
Finish Care.......................5-86
Windshield, Backglass,
and Wiper Blades............5-87
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels
and Trim
.........................5-88
Tires.................................5-89
Sheet Metal Damage........5-89
Finish Damage..................5-89
Underbody Maintenance. . . .5-89
Chemical Paint Spotting. . . .5-90
Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)..................5-90
Service Parts
Identication Label...........5-90
5-2 Service and Appearance Care

8. Proceed to the driver side rear
tire, and repeat the procedure
in Step 5.
9. After hearing the conrming horn
chirp for the driver side rear tire,
check to see if the TPMS low tire
warning light and the DIC LOW
TIRE messages have turned off.
If yes, the TPMS sensors have
been relearned. Turn the ignition
switch to LOCK/OFF.
If the low tire warning light and
the SERV TPM message on the
DIC are on after completing
Step 5 for the driver side rear tire,
the sensor relearn process has
not been successful. Turn the
ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and
repeat the matching process
beginning with Step 2.
10. Set all four tires to the
recommended air pressure level
as indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label.
11. Put the valve caps back on the
valve stems.Tire Inspection and
Rotation
We recommend that you
regularly inspect the vehicle’s
tires, including the spare tire,
for signs of wear or damage.
SeeWhen It Is Time for
New Tires on page 5-58for
more information.
Tires should be rotated
every 5,000 to 8,000 miles
(8 000 to 13 000 km).
SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 6-4.
The purpose of a regular tire
rotation is to achieve a uniform
wear for all tires on the vehicle.
This will ensure that the
vehicle continues to perform
most like it did when the
tires were new.Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate the tires as soon
as possible and check wheel
alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels.
SeeWhen It Is Time for
New Tires on page 5-58and
Wheel Replacement on
page 5-64.
Make sure the spare tire is
stored securely. Push, pull and
then try to rotate or turn the
tire. If it moves, use the wheel
wrench/hoist shaft to tighten
the cable. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-66.
Service and Appearance Care 5-57

{WARNING
The traction grade assigned
to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include
acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction
characteristics.
Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are
A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire’s resistance
to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled
conditions on a specied indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature
can lead to sudden tire failure.The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which
all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory
test wheel than the minimum
required by law.
{WARNING
The temperature grade for this
tire is established for a tire
that is properly inated and
not overloaded. Excessive
speed, underination, or
excessive loading, either
separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your
vehicle were aligned and balanced
carefully at the factory to give
you the longest tire life and best
overall performance. Adjustments to
wheel alignment and tire balancing
will not be necessary on a regular
basis. However, if you notice
unusual tire wear or your vehicle
pulling to one side or the other,
the alignment might need to
be checked. If you notice your
vehicle vibrating when driving on a
smooth road, the tires and wheels
might need to be rebalanced.
See your dealer/retailer for
proper diagnosis.
Service and Appearance Care 5-63

Starting the Engine..............2-17
Steering..............................4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel...... 3-6
Storage Areas
Cargo Management
System........................2-49
Center Console
Storage Area................2-47
Convenience Net..............2-49
Cupholders......................2-47
Front Seat Storage Net.....2-47
Glove Box.......................2-47
Luggage Carrier...............2-48
Rear Storage Area............2-49
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,
or Snow..........................4-33
Sun Visors..........................2-11
Sunroof..............................2-50
Swing-gate........................... 2-9
T
Tachometer.........................3-24
Tailgate................................ 2-7
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.............5-42Taillamps (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent, Radio...........3-62
Theft-Deterrent Systems........2-11
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-11
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer...................2-13
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation....2-14
Passlock
®........................2-12
Tilt Wheel............................. 3-6
Time, Setting.......................3-41
Tire
Pressure Light..................3-30
Tires..................................5-44
Aluminum or
Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning......................5-88
Buying New Tires.............5-59
Chains............................5-65
Changing a Flat Tire.........5-66
Cleaning..........................5-89
Different Size...................5-61
If a Tire Goes Flat............5-66
Ination - Tire Pressure.....5-51
Inspection and Rotation.....5-57
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-72Tires (cont.)
Pressure Monitor
Operation.....................5-54
Pressure Monitor System . . . 5-52
Removing the Flat Tire......5-72
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools.............5-68, 5-69
Secondary Latch System . . . 5-76
Spare Tire.......................5-82
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools.............5-78, 5-80
Tire Sidewall Labeling.......5-45
Tire Terminology and
Denitions....................5-48
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading.......................5-62
Wheel Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................5-63
Wheel Replacement..........5-64
When It Is Time for New
Tires............................5-58
Towing
Recreational Vehicle..........4-40
Towing a Trailer................4-42
Your Vehicle.....................4-40
i-10 INDEX

Traction
Control System (TCS)......... 4-7
StabiliTrak
®System............ 4-6
Trailer
Recommendations............4-53
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic................5-18
Fluid, Manual...................5-20
Up-Shift Light...................3-27
Transmission Operation,
Automatic........................2-19
Transmission Operation,
Manual............................2-22
Trip Odometer.....................3-24
Truck-Camper Loading
Information......................4-39
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals............................. 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................ 3-6
U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading...........................5-62
Universal Home Remote
System...........................2-42
Operation........................2-43
Up-Shift Light......................3-27
V
Vehicle
Control............................. 4-3
Loading...........................4-35
Parking Your....................2-31
Running While Parked.......2-32
Symbols.............................. iii
Vehicle Data Recording and
Privacy............................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)...................5-90
Service Parts Identication
Label...........................5-90
Ventilation Adjustment...........3-21
Visors.................................2-11
W
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators........................3-22
Warnings
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-37
Hazard Warning Flashers.... 3-5
Safety and Symbols.............. iii
Wheels
Alignment and Tire
Balance.......................5-63
Different Size...................5-61
Replacement....................5-64
Where to Put the Restraint....1-32
Windows.............................. 2-9
Power .............................2-10
Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper
Blades, Cleaning...........5-87
Washer............................. 3-8
Washer Fluid....................5-30
INDEX i-11