HUMMER H2 2007 Owners Manual

Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
LQ(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of
the multifunction lever. Push the paddle to
spray washer uid on the windshield. The wipers
will clear the window and then either stop or
return to the preset speed.
_(Heated Washer Fluid):If your vehicle has
the heated windshield washer uid system, it
is used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap, or bugs
from your windshield.To activate Automatic mode for de-icing, press the
heated washer button located above the
headlamp switch on the left side of the dash.
Pushing the heated washer uid button will
activate the heated windshield washer uid
system. This activation will initiate four heated
wash/wipe cycles. The rst heated wash/wipe
cycle may take up to 40 seconds to occur,
depending on outside temperature. After the rst
wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to 20 seconds
for each of the remaining cycles. The heated
windshield washer uid system may be turned off
at any time by pushing the button again prior
to the completion of 4 wash/wipe cycles.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.
A message will be displayed on the Driver
Information Center (DIC) when the washer uid is
low. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 226.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer (SUV)
If your vehicle has a
rear window
washer/wiper, the
control knob is located
on the instrument
panel to the left of the
steering wheel.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob to either
1 or 2. For long delayed wiping, turn the knob to 1.
For short delayed wiping, turn the knob to 2.
9(Off):To turn the wiper off, turn the knob to
this symbol.
=(Washer Fluid):To wash the window, press
the knob with this symbol.
The rear window washer uses the same uid
reservoir as the windshield washer. However, the
rear window washer will run out of uid before
the windshield washer. If you can wash your
windshield but not your rear windows, check the
uid level.
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Cruise Control
9(Off):This position
turns the system off.
R(On):This position activates the system.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Push the lever to this
symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume
to a previously set speed.
T(Set):Press this button to set the speed.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will
shut off.
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
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Setting Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do not
want to. You could be startled and even
lose control. Keep the cruise control switch
off until you want to use cruise control.
1. Move the cruise control switch to on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
The cruise symbol on
the instrument panel will
illuminate when the
cruise control is
engaged.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This, of
course, disengages the cruise control. But
you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, you can move the cruise control switch
briey from on to resume/accelerate.
You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and
stay there.
If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the
vehicle will keep going faster until you release the
switch or apply the brake. So unless you want
to go faster, don’t hold the switch at
resume/accelerate.
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Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher
speed. Press the set button at the end of the
lever, then release the button and the
accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the
higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held
longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will
turn off.
Move the cruise switch from on to resume/
accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the
speed you want, and then release the switch.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
move the switch briey to resume/accelerate.
Each time you do this, your vehicle will go
about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control

Press in the button at the end of the lever until
you reach the lower speed you want, then
release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, briey
press the set button. Each time you do this,
you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed
you set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
your speed. When going downhill, you may
have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers nd
this to be too much trouble and don’t use
cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are four ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal,
move the cruise control switch to off, or
shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
If road conditions cause the traction control
system to activate, cruise control will turn
off. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 309.
If the accelerator pedal is held for 60 seconds
or longer, cruise control will turn off.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, your cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The control on the driver’s side of your instrument
panel operates the exterior lamps.
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The exterior lamp control has four positions:
O(Off):Turn the knob to this position to turn off
all exterior lamps including the DRL. This
control will spring back to AUTO when released.
AUTO (Automatic):Turn the control to this
position to put the system into automatic headlamp
mode. AUTO mode, if enabled, will turn the
exterior lamps, including your DRL, on and off
automatically depending on how much light
is available outside the vehicle.
Your automatic lights may be disabled even if the
control is in the AUTO position.
To enable automatic lighting, do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the control. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from the parking
lamp position to AUTO.
Turn the headlamp control from the headlamp
position to AUTO.
Turn your engine off and then on again with
the headlamp control in AUTO.To disable automatic lighting, do any of the
following:
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to off
and release the control. It will return back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
parking lamp position.
Turn the headlamp control from AUTO to the
headlamp position.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the control to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together with
the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Roof Marker Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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2(Headlamps):Turn the control to this position
to turn on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps
are in AUTO, the headlamps may automatically
remain on for a set time. You can change
this delay time using the DIC. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 222.
You can switch your headlamps from low to
high-beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction
lever toward the instrument panel.
Headlamps on Reminder
If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound
when your headlamps or parking lamps are
manually turned on and your key is out of the
ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp
switch to off or AUTO and then back on, or
close and re-open the door. In the AUTO mode,
the headlamps turn off once the ignition is in LOCK
or may remain on until the headlamp delay ends
(if enabled in the DIC). See “Exit Lighting”
underDIC Vehicle Customization on page 234.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different
driving conditions, but they can be especially
helpful in the short periods after dawn and before
sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps
are required on all vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will come on when the following
conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is in AUTO.
The transmission is not in PARK (P).
The light sensor determines it is daytime.
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will
be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps
will not be on. The instrument panel will not be
lit up either.
When it begins to get dark, the automatic
headlamp system will switch from DRL to the
headlamps.
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To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps
control to the OFF position and then release.
For vehicles rst sold in Canada, the transaxle
must be in the PARK (P) position, before the
DRL lamps can be turned off.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp
switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp
system will turn on your headlamps at the normal
brightness along with other lamps such as the
taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker
lamps, and the instrument panel lights. The radio
lights will also be dim.
To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the
exterior lamps switch to the off position and then
release. For vehicles rst sold in Canada, the
transaxle must be in the PARK (P) position, before
the automatic headlamp system can be turned off.
Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the top
of the instrument panel. Be sure it is not
covered, or the system will be on whenever the
ignition is on.The system may also turn on your headlamps
when driving through a parking garage, heavy
overcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp
systems so that driving under bridges or bright
overhead street lights does not affect the system.
The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only
be affected when the light sensor sees a change in
lighting lasting longer than the delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the
automatic headlamp system will come on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will
take approximately one minute for the automatic
headlamp system to change to DRL if it is
light outside. During that delay, your instrument
panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make
sure your instrument panel brightness control is
in the full bright position. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 191.
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Off-Road Lamps
Notice:If you drive your vehicle through an
automatic car wash that does not have enough
clearance for any roof-mounted accessories
(such as off-road lamps or a roof basket)
on your vehicle, you can damage your vehicle.
To avoid damaging your vehicle in a car
wash, remove any roof-mounted accessories if
you can, and do not use an automatic car
wash while roof-mounted accessories are on
your vehicle. SeeWashing Your Vehicle
on page 495for more information.
The off-road lamps, if equipped, provide auxiliary
lighting when your vehicle is used off road.
These lamps are not intended to be used in
conjunction with, or in place of, existing vehicle
lighting. The lamps are not to be used on
any public street or highway and are to be covered
when not in use. Check your state and local
laws before installing or using any auxiliary
lighting. In some states it may be necessary to
remove the roof lamps when operating the vehicle
on the highway.The button for the off-road lamps is located in the
overhead console.
To use the lamps, be sure the engine is running.
Remove the covers from the lamps and press
the button to turn them on. Press the button again
to turn them off. An indicator light will glow near
the button when the lamps are on.
Notice:Turning on the off-road lamps before
removing the lamp covers could damage
the off-road lamps and the covers. Always
return the lamps to the upright position
and remove the covers before turning on the
off-road lamps.
The off-road lamps will remain on even after the
ignition is turned off. The off-road lamps button
must be pressed to turn them off.
Loading objects onto the off-road light bar may
cause damage to the light bar or off road lamps.
Repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Do not load objects on the off-road light bar.
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