tow HUMMER H3 2007 Owner's Manual

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):
To change the headlamps from low to high beam,
push the lever toward the instrument panel.
To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the
multifunction lever toward you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, this indicator light
on the instrument panel
cluster will also be on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the high-beam
headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that
you want to pass. It works even if the headlamps
are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you,
then release it.If your headlamps are in the automatic position
or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold the
lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. Release
the lever to return to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield wipers by turning the
band with the wiper symbol on it.
8(Mist):Turn the band to mist for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers
start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after
one wipe. Hold the band on mist longer, if more
wipes are needed.
N(Delay):The wiper speed can be set for
long or short delays between wipes. This can be
very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band
to choose the delay time. The closer to the top
of the lever, the shorter the delay.
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Vehicles rst sold in Canada with an automatic
transmission cannot turn off automatic headlamps
unless the gear position is in PARK (P) and
the headlamp switch is turned to the Off position.
Vehicles rst sold in Canada with a manual
transmission can turn off the automatic headlamps
with the headlamp control; however, the parking
lamps will remain on.
;(Parking Lamps):Turn the knob to this
position to turn on the parking lamps, together
with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turn the knob to this position
to turn on the headlamps, together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
You can switch your headlamps from low to high
beam by pushing the turn signal/multifunction
lever toward the instrument panel.
Headlamps on Reminder
A headlamp reminder chime will sound if the
following conditions are met:
The driver door is open.
Parking lamps or headlamps are manually
turned on.
The key is either not in the ignition switch, or it
is in the LOCK position of the ignition switch.
The headlamp reminder cannot be turned off if
the conditions listed above are met.
In the automatic mode, the headlamps turn off
once the ignition is in ACC.
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.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the
other part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on, there could be a
brake problem. Have your brake system inspected
right away.
This light should come on briey when you turn
the ignition key to ON. If it does not come on
then, have it xed so it will be ready to warn you
if there is a problem.When the ignition is on, the brake system
warning light will also come on when you set
your parking brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 116for more information. The light will stay
on if your parking brake does not release fully.
If it stays on after your parking brake is fully
released, it means you have a brake problem.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that
the pedal is harder to push, or the pedal may go
closer to the oor. It may take longer to stop.
If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for
service. SeeTowing Your Vehicle on page 294.
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{CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be working
properly if the brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the brake system
warning light on can lead to an accident.
If the light is still on after you have pulled
off the road and stopped carefully, have
the vehicle towed for service.
Anti-Lock Brake System
Warning Light
With the Anti-Lock Brake
System (ABS), this light
will come on briey when
you start your engine
to show it is working.
Then it will turn off.
This is normal.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you are
driving, your vehicle needs service. If the regular
brake system warning light is not on, you still
have brakes, but you do not have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular brake system warning light is also
on, you do not have anti-lock brakes and there
is a problem with your regular brakes. SeeBrake
System Warning Light on page 182.
The ABS warning light should come on briey
when you turn the ignition key to ON. If the light
does not come on then, have it xed so it will
be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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This light should come on, as a check to show
you it is working, when the ignition is on and
the engine is not running. If the light does
not come on, have it repaired. This light will also
come on during a malfunction in one of two ways:
Light Flashing— A misre condition has been
detected. A misre increases vehicle emissions
and may damage the emission control system
on your vehicle. Diagnosis and service may
be required.
Light On Steady— An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Diagnosis and service may be required.
If the Light is Flashing
The following may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle:
Reducing vehicle speed
Avoiding hard accelerations
Avoiding steep uphill grades
If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of
cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible
If the light stops ashing and remains on steady,
see “If the Light Is On Steady” following.If the light continues to ash, when it is safe to
do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park
your vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least
10 seconds and restart the engine. If the light
remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”
following. If the light is still ashing, follow the
previous steps, and see your dealer for service
as soon as possible.
If the Light Is On Steady
You may be able to correct the emission system
malfunction by considering the following:
Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully
install the cap. SeeFilling the Tank on page 318.
The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap
has been left off or improperly installed. A loose
or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into
the atmosphere. A few driving trips with the cap
properly installed should turn the light off.
Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water?
If so, your electrical system may be wet. The
condition will usually be corrected when the
electrical system dries out. A few driving trips
should turn the light off.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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(Bass/Treble):Push and release this knob
until BAS or TRE appears on the display. Turn
this knob to increase or to decrease. The display
shows the bass or the treble level. If a station
is weak or has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust the bass and the treble to the middle
position, push and hold the tone knob. The radio
produces one beep.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the tone knob
when no tone or speaker control is displayed.
CEN (center) displays and a beep sounds.
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):Press this
button to select customized equalization settings
designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock,
and classical.
To return the bass and treble to the manual mode,
push and release the tone knob until MANUAL
displays.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
between the right and the left speakers, push and
release this knob until BAL displays. Turn the
knob to move the sound toward the right or the
left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, push and release the speaker knob
until FAD displays. Turn the knob to move
the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and the fade to the
middle position, push the speaker knob, then
push it again and hold it until one beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, push and hold the speaker knob
when no tone or speaker control is displayed.
CEN displays and a beep sounds.
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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(Balance/Fade):To adjust the balance
between the right and the left speakers, push and
release this knob until BAL displays. Turn the
knob to move the sound toward the right or the
left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the rear
speakers, push and release the tone knob until
FADE displays. Turn the knob to move the sound
toward the front or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance and the fade to the
middle position, push the tone knob, then push
it again and hold it until one beep sounds.
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the
middle position, while in fade or balance, push
and hold the tone knob when no tone or speaker
control is displayed. ALL CENTERED displays
and a beep sounds.
Finding a Category (CAT) Station
(XM™ Satellite Radio Service Only)
To select and nd a desired category perform
the following:
1. Press the CAT button to activate category
select mode. The current category appears
on the display.
2. Turn the tune knob to select a category.
3. Once the desired category is displayed,
press either SEEK arrow to take you to
that category’s rst station.
4. To go to another station within that category
and the category is displayed, press either
SEEK arrow again. If CAT times out and is
no longer on the display, go back to Step 1.
5. Press CAT to exit category select mode or
wait for CAT to time out.
If the radio cannot nd the desired category,
NOT FOUND displays and the radio returns to
the last station you were listening to.
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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle.... 234
Defensive Driving...................................... 234
Drunken Driving........................................ 235
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 238
Braking...................................................... 238
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 239
Braking in Emergencies............................. 241
Traction Control System (TCS).................. 241
Locking Rear Axle..................................... 243
StabiliTrak
®System................................... 244
Steering.................................................... 245
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 247
Passing..................................................... 247
Loss of Control.......................................... 249
Off-Road Driving........................................ 250
Assist Steps.............................................. 271
Driving at Night......................................... 272Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 273
City Driving............................................... 276
Freeway Driving........................................ 277
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 278
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 279
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 279
Winter Driving........................................... 281
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow ................................. 286
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 286
Recovery Loops........................................ 287
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 289
Towing........................................................ 294
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 294
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 295
Towing a Trailer........................................ 297
Trailer Recommendations.......................... 310
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
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By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward
and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking
motion that may free your vehicle. If that does
not get your vehicle out after a few tries, it
may need to be towed out. Or, you can use the
recovery loops. If your vehicle does need to
be towed out, seeTowing Your Vehicle
on page 294.
Recovery Loops
{CAUTION:
These loops, when used, are under a lot
of force. Keep people away from the
vicinity of the loops and any chains or
cables during use. Always pull the vehicle
straight out. Never pull on the loops at a
sideways angle. The loops could break off
and you or others could be injured from
the chain or cable snapping back.Notice:Never use the recovery loops to tow
the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged
and it would not be covered by warranty.
Your vehicle has
two recovery loops
at the front of the
vehicle and one at the
rear of the vehicle.
You may need to use them if you are stuck
off-road and need to be pulled to some place
where you can continue driving.Rear of Vehicle
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If your vehicle has a brush guard, never tow or
apply any loads onto the brush guard.Front of Vehicle
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