service HUMMER H2 2007 Workshop Manual

Service........................................................ 392
Accessories and Modications................... 392
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 393
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 393
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 394
Fuel............................................................. 394
Gasoline Octane........................................ 394
Gasoline Specications.............................. 394
California Fuel........................................... 395
Additives................................................... 395
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 396
Filling the Tank......................................... 397
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 399
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 400
Hood Release........................................... 400
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 402
Engine Oil................................................. 404
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 407
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 409
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 412
Engine Coolant.......................................... 415Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 418
Engine Overheating................................... 418
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 420
Cooling System......................................... 420
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 425
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 426
Brakes...................................................... 427
Battery...................................................... 431
Jump Starting............................................ 432
Rear Axle.................................................... 437
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 438
Front Axle................................................... 440
Bulb Replacement....................................... 441
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 441
Headlamps................................................ 441
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.......... 442
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 443
Roof Marker Lamps................................... 443
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 444
Replacement Bulbs................................... 446
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement....... 447
Tires............................................................ 448
Tire Sidewall Labeling............................... 449
Tire Terminology and Denitions............... 453
Ination - Tire Pressure............................. 456
Tire Inspection and Rotation...................... 457
When It Is Time for New Tires.................. 459
Buying New Tires...................................... 460
Different Size Tires and Wheels................ 461
Uniform Tire Quality Grading..................... 462
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance............ 463
Wheel Replacement.................................. 464
Tire Chains............................................... 465
Accessory Inator...................................... 466
If a Tire Goes Flat.................................... 468
Changing a Flat Tire................................. 468
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)........................................... 470
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)........................................... 474
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire....................................... 478Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUV)........................................... 485
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (SUT)........................................... 488
Spare Tire................................................. 491
Appearance Care........................................ 491
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 491
Fabric/Carpet............................................. 493
Leather...................................................... 494
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces..................................... 494
Wood Panels............................................. 495
Speaker Covers........................................ 495
Care of Safety Belts.................................. 495
Weatherstrips............................................ 495
Washing Your Vehicle............................... 495
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses................ 497
Finish Care............................................... 497
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades......................................... 498
Aluminum Wheels...................................... 498
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Tires......................................................... 499
Sheet Metal Damage................................. 499
Finish Damage.......................................... 499
Underbody Maintenance............................ 500
Chemical Paint Spotting............................ 500
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials............ 501
Vehicle Identication.................................. 502
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)........... 502
Service Parts Identication Label............... 502Electrical System........................................ 503
Add-On Electrical Equipment..................... 503
Windshield Wiper Fuses............................ 503
Power Windows and Other Power
Options.................................................. 503
Fuses and Circuit Breakers....................... 504
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..................... 504
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block......... 506
Underhood Fuse Block.............................. 507
Capacities and Specications.................... 512
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Service
Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants
you to be happy with it. We hope you will go
to your dealer for all your service needs. You will
get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and
supported service people.
We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all
GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
Accessories and Modications
When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle
they can affect your vehicle’s performance and
safety, including such things as, airbags, braking,
stability, ride and handling, emissions systems,
aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems
like anti-lock brakes, traction control and
stability control. Some of these accessories may
even cause malfunction or damage not covered
by warranty.
GM Accessories are designed to complement and
function with other systems on your vehicle.
Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle
using genuine GM Accessories. When you go to
your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories,
you will know that GM-trained and supported
service technicians will perform the work using
genuine GM Accessories.
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California Proposition 65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain
and/or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and
systems (including some inside the vehicle), many
uids, and some component wear by-products
contain and/or emit these chemicals.
Doing Your Own Service Work
{CAUTION:
You can be injured and your vehicle could
be damaged if you try to do service work
on a vehicle without knowing enough
about it.
Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,
experience, the proper replacement
parts, and tools before you attempt any
vehicle maintenance task.
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Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts,
and other fasteners. English and
metric fasteners can be easily
confused. If you use the wrong
fasteners, parts can later break or fall
off. You could be hurt.
If you want to do some of your own service work,
you will want to use the proper service manual.
It tells you much more about how to service your
vehicle than this manual can. To order the
proper service manual, seeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 553.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before
attempting to do your own service work, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on
page 88.
You should keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of any service
work you perform. SeeMaintenance Record
on page 532.
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Adding Equipment to the Outside
of Your Vehicle
Things you might add to the outside of your
vehicle can affect the airow around it. This may
cause wind noise and affect windshield washer
performance. Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Fuel
Use of the recommended fuel is an important
part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle.
To help keep your engine clean and maintain
optimum vehicle performance, GM recommends
the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER
Detergent Gasoline.
Gasoline Octane
Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted
octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating
is less than 87, you may notice an audible
knocking noise when you drive, commonly referred
to as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasoline
rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.
If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or
higher and you hear heavy knocking, your engine
needs service.
Gasoline Specications
At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM
specication D 4814 in the United States or
CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may
contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl
(MMT). General Motors recommends against the
use of gasolines containing MMT. SeeAdditives
on page 395for additional information.
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Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers
and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may
be available in your area. General Motors
recommends that you use these gasolines if they
comply with the specications described earlier.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels
containing more than 10% ethanol must not be
used in vehicles that were not designed for
those fuels.
Notice:Your vehicle was not designed for
fuel that contains methanol. Do not use
fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in your fuel system and also damage
the plastic and rubber parts. That damage
would not be covered under your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions may contain an octane-enhancing
additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant where you
buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT.General Motors recommends against the use of
such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce
the life of spark plugs and the performance of
the emission control system may be affected.
The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your dealer for service.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country outside
the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may
be hard to nd. Never use leaded gasoline or
any other fuel not recommended in the previous
text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of
improper fuel would not be covered by your
warranty.
To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or
contact a major oil company that does business
in the country where you will be driving.
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If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below−20°F (−29°C), it is
recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30
synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both will
provide easier cold starting and better protection
for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Engine Oil Additives
Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended
oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM
Standard GM6094M are all you will need for good
performance and engine protection.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you
know when to change the engine oil and lter.
This is based on engine revolutions and engine
temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving
conditions, the mileage at which an oil change
will be indicated can vary considerably.For the oil life system to work properly, you must
reset the system every time the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated that oil life
has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil
change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL message will come on. Change your oil as
soon as possible within the next 600 miles
(1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving
under the best conditions, the oil life system may
not indicate that an oil change is necessary for
over a year. However, your engine oil and
lter must be changed at least once a year and at
this time the system must be reset. Your dealer
has GM-trained service people who will perform
this work using genuine GM parts and reset
the system. It is also important to check your oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must
change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since
your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
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How to Reset the Engine Oil
Life System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to
change your engine oil and lter based on vehicle
use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system
so it can calculate when the next oil change is
required. If a situation occurs where you change
your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message
being turned on, reset the system.
To reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message,
see “Engine Oil Life System” underDIC Operation
and Displays on page 222for vehicles that
have the DIC, or do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal
slowly three times within ve seconds.
If the OIL LIFE RESET message ashes for
10 seconds, the system is resetting.
3. Turn the key to LOCK.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes
back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil
life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
If it still does not reset, see your dealer for service.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that
may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your skin and nails
with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner.
Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil
products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the lter before disposal. Never dispose of oil
by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the
ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of
water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place
that collects used oil. If you have a problem
properly disposing of your used oil, ask your
dealer, a service station, or a local recycling
center for help.
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2. Lift the cover upward and set it aside.
3. Pull the air cleaner/lter up and out from the
air cleaner housing. Care should be taken to
dislodge as little dirt as possible.
4. Clean the air cleaner/lter sealing surfaces
and the housing.
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/lter.
6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws.
7. Reset the air lter restriction indicator, if
equipped, by pressing the top button on
the indicator.If your vehicle is not equipped with the air
lter restriction indicator, refer to the
Maintenance Schedule to determine when to
replace the engine air cleaner/lter. See
Additional Required Services on page 520.
{CAUTION:
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/lter off can cause you or others
to be burned. The air cleaner not only
cleans the air; it helps to stop ames if
the engine backres. If it is not there and
the engine backres, you could be
burned. Do not drive with it off, and be
careful working on the engine with the air
cleaner/lter off.
Notice:If the air cleaner/lter is off, a backre
can cause a damaging engine re. And, dirt
can easily get into your engine, which will
damage it. Always have the air cleaner/lter in
place when you are driving.
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