window HUMMER H2 2009 User Guide

To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a at, thin object
inserted into the notch on the side.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down.
Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back together.
Remote Vehicle Start
The remote start feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger. Normal operation of the system
will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN
position.
During a remote start, the climate control system
will default to a heating mode during colder outside
temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer
outside temperatures.
During a remote start, the rear window defogger
and heated mirrors, if equipped, will turn on during
colder outside temperatures and will shut off when
the key is turned to ON/RUN.
During a remote start, the heated seats will turn on
during colder outside temperatures and will shut
off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. SeeHeated
Seats on page 1-6for additional information.
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Liftgate (SUV)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air into
your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-45.To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the power
door lock switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
To open the liftgate:
1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way.
See “Opening the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
2. Pull the handle located in the center of the door.
To close the liftgate:
1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place.
See “Closing the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
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Midgate®(SUT)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area
covered and the tailgate and the Midgate®open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the cargo covers on and the
tailgate and Midgate
®open or if electrical wiring or
other cable connections must pass through the
seal between the body and the Midgate
®:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the setting that
brings in outside air. This will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-45.
The Midgate
®allows you to extend the length of the
vehicle’s cargo area into the cab.
Lowering the Midgate
The Midgate window must be completely lowered for
the Midgate®to be lowered. See “Midgate®Window”
underPower Windows on page 2-20.
Both the Midgate and the Midgate window can be
lowered while the ignition is in either ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) mode. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-29for more information.
To lower the Midgate:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. SeeSplit Folding Rear
Seat on page 1-11. The front seats may have to be
moved forward slightly.
2.
K(Midgate Window):Press the bottom part
of this switch to lower the Midgate window.
SeeInstrument Panel Overview on page 3-4
for the location of this switch.
The window can also be operated using the global
express-down button. See “Global Glass Feature”
underPower Windows on page 2-20.
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3. Press either one of the two power Midgate latch
release buttons. The Midgate will move slightly
forward from its closed position. The latch release
buttons operate while the ignition is in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, in RAP mode, or up to
10 minutes after removing the key. If necessary,
press the global express-down button to reactivate
the release buttons for an additional 10 minutes.4. Pull the Midgate inward and down to its fully
lowered position.
5. Flip the auxiliary panel on the top of the Midgate
into position to bridge the gap created by the
hinges in the Midgate. There are two nger holds
on the panel.
Raising the Midgate
To raise the Midgate:
1. Fold the auxiliary panel back into the exterior of the
Midgate. The panel should snap loudly back into
position which means it is secure.
2. Reverse the steps for lowering the Midgate listed
previously. The Midgate must be fully latched on
both sides before the window can be raised.
3. Press the top part of the Midgate window switch to
express-up the window. To stop the window, press
the switch a second time.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat and
suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
A power window switch is located on the armrest of
each side door. The switches operate while the ignition
is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
The driver door also has a switch for each of the
passenger windows.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to lower
the window to the desired level. Pull up the front of
the switch to raise the window.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passengers from
operating their windows.
o(Window Lockout):This button is located near the
power window switches on the driver door. Press this
button to activate the window lockout feature. A light in
the lockout button will come on to show that lockout has
been activated. Press the button again to return to normal
operation.
Express-Down Windows
The window switches have an express-down feature
which allows the window to be lowered fully without
continuously pressing the switch.
Press the front of the window switch down all the way
and release. Express-down can be interrupted at
any time by pulling up the front of the switch.
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Global Window Feature
The global window up and
express-down button is
located on the instrument
panel.
This feature allows all side windows and Midgate
®
window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the
same time.
ª(Window Express-Down):Press the express-down
button to lower all side windows and Midgate window,
if equipped, without stopping. Express-down will operate
while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
Pressing the global express-down button also activates
the power Midgate latch release buttons, if equipped.
See “Lowering the Midgate” underMidgate
®(SUT)
on page 2-14.
The express-down feature can also be operated through
the Remote Keyless Access (RKE) transmitter. Press
and hold the unlock button on the transmitter until the
windows start to lower. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
y(Window Up):Press and hold the up button to
raise the four side windows and, if equipped, the Midgate
window. The up button operates while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active.
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Midgate Window
K
(Midgate Window):On vehicles with a Midgate,
the switch to operate the window is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
SeeInstrument Panel Overview on page 3-4.
ª:Press to express-down the window.
y:Press to express-up the window.
Press the top or bottom of the switch a second time to
stop the window.
The window switch will operate while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
The window can also be operated using the global
window buttons. See “Global Window Feature”
previously.
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the midgate
window will not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the window could be
damaged. Before you use express override, make
sure that all people and obstructions are clear of
the midgate window path.
Midgate Window Express Override Mode
If an obstruction or weather condition such as severe
icing stops the window as it is moving upward, the
window will automatically reverse to a partially open
position. The window will return to normal operation
once the obstruction or condition is removed.
The window auto-reversal function can be overridden
in the express override mode. To override, the window
must be operated manually by pressing and holding the
Midgate window switch or the global window button.
This must be done within two seconds after the Midgate
window has stopped at a partially open position.
The express override mode only works immediately
following a window auto-reversal. Window express
functions will not work while in this mode.
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Midgate Window Error/Jog Mode
If the Midgate window has sensed conditions which may
lead to damage or malfunction of the window system,
the window will automatically go into Error/Jog mode.
In this mode, window express functions will not work.
The window can only be operated manually by pressing
the Midgate window switch or the global window button.
The window will move slightly and stop. Press and hold
the window switch or global window button to continue to
close the window a small amount at a time.
To Exit Error/Jog Mode
1. Ensure normal Midgate window operating conditions
have begun.
2. Press and hold the Midgate window down switch
approximately one second to start window
express-down.
3. Release the window down switch and allow the
window to fully open.
Do not use any window switches once window
movement has started.
4. Press the Midgate window up switch and visually
conrm that the express-up has been completed.
Sun Visors
Swing the sun visor down to block glare. Swing the sun
visor to the side to cover the side window.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Swing the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to
turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
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Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window
and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the
power door lock switch while the door is open,
or with the RKE transmitter.
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for
the security light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door
with the manual door lock and open the door.
This should set off the alarm.
While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch is
not operational.
If the alarm does not sound when it should but the
headlamps ash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse,
seeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-111
andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 5-113.
If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do
not ash, the vehicle should be serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Changes or modications to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in
the key that matches a decoder in the vehicle.
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