steering wheel HUMMER H2 2005 Owner's Guide

6. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle
being towed is rmly attached to the towing
vehicle. You can use your vehicle’s front mounted
receiver with the proper accessories to tow it.
See “Front Mounted Receiver” underIf You Are
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-52.
7. Turn the engine off and leave the steering
column unlocked.
{CAUTION:
Shifting an all-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer
case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to
roll even if the transmission is in Park (P). You
or others could be injured. Make sure the
parking brake is rmly set before you shift the
transfer case to NEUTRAL.
Dolly Towing
Your vehicle can not be dolly towed. If you must tow
your vehicle behind another, use the dinghy towing
procedure listed previously.
Notice:Dolly towing your vehicle will
damage drivetrain components. Do not dolly
tow your vehicle.
Selectable Extended Rear
Ride Height
If your vehicle has this feature it comes as part of the
electronically controlled air suspension system.
The selectable rear ride height allows you to raise the
rear of the vehicle about 2 inches (5 cm) over the normal
ride height. This can be helpful when driving off-road
where you may need more ground clearance to clear
an obstacle.
The button that controls
this feature is located
on the instrument panel
to the right of the
steering wheel.
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Press the button on the
instrument panel to the
right of the steering
wheel to enable the
tow/haul mode.
A light on the instrument
panel will illuminate to
indicate that tow/haul
mode has been selected.Press the button again to turn off tow/haul mode. The
indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off.
The vehicle will automatically turn off tow/haul mode
every time it is started.
Driving with tow/haul mode activated without a heavy
load or with no trailer will cause reduced fuel economy
and unpleasant engine and transmission driving
characteristics, but will not cause damage.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For
example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside
temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend
on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
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Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and
attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric
brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then
apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer
brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as
you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer.
This can help you avoid situations that require
heavy braking and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. Because you’re a good
deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible,
have someone guide you.
Making Turns
Notice:Making very sharp turns while trailering
could cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal. Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
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Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle......................................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-6
Filling Your Tank............................................5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.......................5-9
Checking Things Under the Hood.....................5-9
Hood Release..............................................5-10
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-13
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-16
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-18
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-21
Engine Coolant.............................................5-24
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-26
Engine Overheating.......................................5-26
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-28
Cooling System............................................5-29
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-33Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-34
Brakes........................................................5-35
Battery........................................................5-38
Jump Starting...............................................5-39
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-43
Rear Axle.......................................................5-44
Front Axle......................................................5-44
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-45
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-45
Headlamps..................................................5-46
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps..........................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps................................5-47
Roof Marker Lamps......................................5-48
Taillamps.....................................................5-50
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-53
Tires..............................................................5-54
Tire Sidewall Labelling...................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Denitions.....................5-58
Ination - Tire Pressure.................................5-60
Tire Inspection and Rotation...........................5-61
When It Is Time for New Tires.......................5-63
Buying New Tires.........................................5-63
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..........................5-64
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Hood Release
To open the hood, do the following:
1. Release both hood side latches.2. Pull the handle located
inside the vehicle to
the lower left of
the steering wheel.
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If your vehicle is equipped with the air suspension
system, load leveling will not function with the inator
hose attached to the inator outlet.
{CAUTION:
Inating something too much can make it
explode, and you or others could be injured.
Be sure to read the inator instructions,
and inate any object only to its
recommended pressure.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,
especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes
out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few
tips about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag that
pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the
accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel rmly.
Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to
a stop well out of the traffic lane.A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a
skid and may require the same correction you’d use
in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle under control by
steering the way you want the vehicle to go. It may be
very bumpy and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently
brake to a stop, well off the road if possible.
{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous without
the appropriate safety equipment and training.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
designed only for changing a at tire. If it is
used for anything else, you or others could be
badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off
the jack. Use the jack provided with your
vehicle only for changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use your
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Accessory Inator...........................................5-67
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-69
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-102
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Air Conditioning..............................................3-19
Air Suspension...............................................4-66
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-30
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
Airbag System................................................1-58
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-69
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-63
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-68
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-60
All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-43
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System.........................2-32
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-92
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-34Appearance Care............................................5-92
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-98
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-95
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-99
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-97
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-92
Finish Care.................................................5-97
Finish Damage............................................5-99
Glass Surfaces............................................5-95
Instrument Panel.........................................5-94
Interior Plastic Components...........................5-94
Leather......................................................5-94
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-99
Speaker Covers..........................................5-95
Tires..........................................................5-99
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-99
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-100
Vinyl..........................................................5-94
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-96
Weatherstrips..............................................5-95
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades.......5-98
Wood Panels..............................................5-95
Ashtrays........................................................3-18
Audio System(s).............................................3-60
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-89
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-91
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-92
Care of Your CDs........................................3-92
Chime Level Adjustment...............................3-92
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-92
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Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................. 1-7
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Heated Seats, Rear....................................... 1-7
Memory.....................................................2-63
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-5
Third Row Seat...........................................1-10
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-51
Rear Seat Position......................................1-52
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-54
Security Light.................................................3-41
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height...............4-65
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-37
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-68
Setting the Time.............................................3-61
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-99
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-37
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-38
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire.....................................................5-91
Installing....................................................5-79Spare Tire (cont.)
Removing...................................................5-71
Storing.......................................................5-86
Specications, Capacities...............................5-112
Speedometer..................................................3-28
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-7
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-26
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-89
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Storage Areas
All-Weather Cargo Area................................2-59
Center Console Storage Area........................2-55
Center Overhead Console.............................2-54
Glove Box..................................................2-54
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-55
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-59
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-52
Sun Visors.....................................................2-22
Sunroof.........................................................2-62
Suspension....................................................4-66
T
Tachometer....................................................3-28
Tailgate.........................................................2-16
Taillamps.......................................................5-50
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-89
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-22
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