service HUMMER H3 2006 Owner's Manual

ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) FAULT
This message will be displayed if there is a problem
with the anti-lock brake system. Check the anti-lock
brake system as soon as possible and have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer. SeeBrakes on page 5-36
andAnti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on
page 3-33for more information. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear
it from the DIC display.
BATTERY
This message will be displayed when there is a problem
with the battery. SeeBattery on page 5-39andBattery
Warning Light on page 3-31for more information.
BRAKES
This message will be displayed if there is a problem
with the brakes. Check the brakes as soon as possible
and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SeeBrakes on page 5-36andBrake System Warning
Light on page 3-32for more information. Press and
release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and
clear it from the DIC display.
CHANGE OIL
This message will be displayed when the oil needs to
be changed. Check the oil in your vehicle as soon
as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-13andScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for more information. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the display.
DOORS
This message will be displayed when one or more
of the doors is ajar. You should check all the doors
on your vehicle to make sure they are closed. The
message will clear from the display after all of the
doors are closed.
ENG (Engine) HOT
This message will be displayed when the engine coolant
temperature is hot. Check the engine coolant
temperature gage. SeeEngine Coolant Temperature
Gage on page 3-34. You should have your vehicle
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible if you
suspect the engine is overheating. SeeEngine
Overheating on page 5-27for more information.
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FLUID
This message will be displayed if the brake uid is low.
Check the brake uid as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. SeeBrakes on
page 5-36for more information. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it
from the DIC display.
FUEL CAP
This message will be displayed if the vehicle’s fuel cap
is either off or loose. You should pull over and check
to see if your vehicle’s fuel cap is secure as soon
as possible. You may also see the check engine light
on the instrument panel cluster. If the check engine light
does come on when your vehicle’s fuel cap was
loose, it may take a few driving trips before the light
turns off. SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-35
for more information if the light still remains on. Press
and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the display.
LOW FUEL
This message will be displayed if the level of fuel in the
vehicle is low. You should also check the fuel gage.
SeeFuel Gage on page 3-40for more information. You
should ll your vehicle’s fuel tank as soon as possible.
LOW TIRE
This message will be displayed if a low tire pressure is
detected in any of the vehicle’s tires. Press and
release the reset stem to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the display. The message will appear at
each ignition cycle until the tires are inated to the
correct ination pressure. SeeTires on page 5-53and
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-60for more
information on tires and the correct ination pressures.
OIL
This message will be displayed when the oil pressure is
low. SeeOil Pressure Light on page 3-38andEngine
Oil on page 5-13for more information.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message will be displayed when the parking brake
is set. SeeParking Brake on page 2-27andBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-32for more
information. The message will clear from the display
after the parking brake is released.
REDUCED POWER
This message will be displayed when the vehicle’s
engine power is reduced. Press and release the reset
stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from
the display.
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SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message will be displayed when there is a problem
with the transfer case control system. Check the
transfer case on your vehicle and have it serviced by
your GM dealer. SeeAll-Wheel Drive on page 2-22
for more information about the transfer case. Press and
release the reset stem to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the display.
SERVICE STAB (Stability)
SYS (System)
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will be
displayed if there is a problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. You should have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer. SeeStabiliTrak®System (Automatic
Transmission) on page 4-11for more information.
SERV (Service) TPM
(Tire Pressure Monitor)
This message will be displayed if any of the tire monitor
sensors have malfunctioned, if the tire monitor sensors
have not been programmed, or if the recommended
tire pressures are not programmed. See your GM dealer
for service. Press and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and clear it from the display.
This message will appear at each ignition cycle until
the system is serviced. See your GM dealer.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor System on page 5-61for
more information.
SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
This message will be displayed if your vehicle needs
service. You should have your vehicle serviced by your
GM dealer as soon as possible.
STAB (Stability) SYS (System) OFF
If your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this message will be
displayed when the StabiliTrak®system is turned
off. SeeStabiliTrak®System (Automatic Transmission)
on page 4-11for more information.
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TRAC (Traction) OFF
This message along with the traction off light will be
displayed when the traction control system is turned off
by pressing the TCS button. SeeTraction Off Light
on page 3-33andTraction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-9for more information.
TRACTION FAILED
This message will be displayed if there is a problem
with the traction control system. Check the traction
control system as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced by your GM dealer. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 4-9for more information.
Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display.
TURN SIGNAL
This message will be displayed when the turn signal is
on for approximately 0.75 miles (1.2 km) of travel.
Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the display.
Audio System(s)
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer
driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving on page 4-2.
By taking a few moments to read this manual and
get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can
use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of
its features. While your vehicle is parked, program your
favorite radio stations and XM™ channels (if equipped).
Set the tone and balance the way you like them.
Then when driving conditions permit, you can tune to
your favorite stations using the presets and steering
wheel controls (if equipped).
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment to
your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player,
CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make
sure that it can be added by checking with your
dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment can
be added, it is very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may interfere with
the operation of your vehicle’s engine, radio, or
other systems, and even damage them. Your
vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation
of sound equipment that has been added.
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Notice:The chime signals related to seat belts,
parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle
operate through the GM radio/entertainment system.
If that equipment is replaced or additional
equipment is added to your vehicle, the chimes may
not work. Make sure that replacement or additional
equipment is compatible with your vehicle before
installing it. SeeAccessories and Modifications on
page 5-3.
Figure out which audio system is in your vehicle, nd
out what your audio system can do, and how to operate
all of its controls.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be
played even after the ignition is turned off. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-16for
more information.
Setting the Time
Press and hold H until the correct hour appears on the
display. AM or PM will appear on the display (Radio
with CD (UpLevel, MP3, and Six-Disc CD)). Press and
hold M until the correct minute appears on the
display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off.
Radio with CD
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available).
XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.
XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information
that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
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Finding a Category (CAT) Station
To select and nd a desired category perform the
following:
1. Press the CAT button to activate program
type select mode. A category will appear on
the display.
2. Press the CAT button to select a category.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either
SEEK arrow to select and to take you to the
categories rst station.
4. To go to another station within that category and
the category is displayed, press the CAT button
once. If the category is not displayed, press the CAT
button twice to display the category and then to
go to another station.
5. Press CAT to exit program type select mode.
If CAT times out and is no longer on the display,
go back to Step 1.
If the radio cannot nd the desired program type, NONE
will appear on the display and the radio will return to
the last station you were listening to.BAND (Alternate Frequency):Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same category. To turn alternate frequency on,
press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will
appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations
with a stronger frequency.
To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND
again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the
display. The radio will not switch to other stations.
This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.
Radio Messages
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):The audio system has
been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If
CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio
has not been congured properly for your vehicle and
it must be returned to your GM dealer for service.
LOC (Locked):This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take your vehicle
to your GM dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your GM dealer.
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XM™ Radio Messages
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
XL (Explicit Language
Channels)XL on the radio display,
after the channel name,
indicates content with
explicit language.These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a
customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating Updating
encryption codeThe encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and
no action is required. This process should take no longer
than 30 seconds.
No Signl Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a
location that is blocking the XM™ signal. When the vehicle
is moved into an open area, the signal should return.
Loading Acquiring channel audio
(after 4 second delay)The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This message should
disappear shortly.
Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service. Tune to
another channel.
CH Unavl Channel no
longer availableThis previously assigned channel is no longer assigned.
Tune to another station. If this station was one of the
presets, choose another station for that preset button.
No Info Artist Name/Feature
not availableNo artist information is available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
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XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d)
Radio Display
MessageCondition Action Required
No Info Song/Program Title
not availableNo song title information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info Category Name
not availableNo category information is available at this time on this
channel. The system is working properly.
No Info No Text/Informational
message availableNo text or informational messages are available at this time
on this channel. The system is working properly.
Not Found No channel available for
the chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the selected category.
The system is working properly.
XM Lock Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may have previously
been in another vehicle. For security purposes, XM™
receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles. If this
message is received after having your vehicle serviced,
check with your GM dealer.
Radio ID Radio ID label
(channel 0)If tuned to channel 0, this message will alternate with the
XM™ Radio eight digit radio ID label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
Unknown Radio ID not known
(should only be if
hardware failure)If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there
may be a receiver fault. Consult with your GM dealer.
Check XM Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time,
the receiver may have a fault. Consult with your GM dealer.
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Radio with Six-Disc CD
XM™ Satellite Radio Service
XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous Untied States and in Canada (if available).
XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including
music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.
XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information
that includes song title and artist name. A service fee is
required in order to receive the XM™ service. For more
information, contact XM™ at www.xmradio.com or
call 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Playing the Radio
P
(Power):Press this knob to turn the system on
and off.
v(Volume):Turn this knob to increase or to decrease
the volume.
DISP (Display):Press this knob to switch the display
between the radio station frequency and the time. When
the ignition is turned off, press this knob to display
the time.
For XM™ (if equipped), press the DISP knob while in
XM™ mode to retrieve four different categories of
information related to the current song or channel:
Artist, Song Title, Category or PTY, Channel
Number/Channel Name.
To change the default on the display, press the DISP
knob until you see the display you want, then hold
this knob for two seconds. The radio will produce
one beep and the selected display will now be the
default.
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Finding a Category (CAT) Station
To select and nd a desired category perform the
following:
1. Press the CAT button to activate program
type select mode. A category will appear on
the display.
2. Press the CAT button to select a category.
3. Once the desired category is displayed, press either
SEEK arrow to select and to take you to the
categories rst station.
4. To go to another station within that category and
the category is displayed, press the CAT button
once. If the category is not displayed, press the CAT
button twice to display the category and then to
go to another station.
5. Press CAT to exit program type select mode.
If CAT times out and is no longer on the display,
go back to Step 1.
If the radio cannot nd the desired program type, NONE
will appear on the display and the radio will return to
the last station you were listening to.BAND (Alternate Frequency):Alternate frequency
allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the
same category. To turn alternate frequency on,
press and hold BAND for two seconds. AF ON will
appear on the display. The radio may switch to stations
with a stronger frequency.
To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold BAND
again for two seconds. AF OFF will appear on the
display. The radio will not switch to other stations.
This function does not apply for XM™ Satellite
Radio Service.
Radio Messages
CAL ERR (Calibration Error):The audio system has
been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If
CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio
has not been congured properly for your vehicle and
it must be returned to your GM dealer for service.
LOC (Locked):This message is displayed when the
THEFTLOCK
®system has locked up. Take your vehicle
to your GM dealer for service.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be
corrected, contact your GM dealer.
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