wiper fluid HUMMER H3 2008 Owners Manual

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.
6(Low Speed):For steady wiping at low speed,
turn the band away from you to the rst solid position
past the delay settings.
1(High Speed):For high-speed wiping, turn the
band to the second solid position past the delay settings.
9(Off):Move the band to off, to stop the wipers.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they are frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do
become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade
inserts.Windshield wipers work in all power modes, except
when set to LOCK. After the engine is turned off, wipers
will work in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) mode
until a door is opened. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-20.
Windshield Washer
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked with the
windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction
lever. To spray washer uid on the windshield, push the
paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either
stop or return to your preset speed.
{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.
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer
This knob is located on the
instrument panel below the
climate controls.
Z(Rear Wiper):Turn the knob to 1 for a slower
wiping speed or to 2 for a faster wiping speed.
0 (Off):Turn the knob to 0 for off.
=(Washer Fluid):To wash and wipe the window,
press the button within the knob with this symbol.
The rear window washer uses the same uid bottle as
the windshield washer. However, the rear window
washer will run out of uid before the windshield washer.
If the windshield can be washed, but not the rear
windows, check the uid level.
Cruise Control
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).
9(Off):This position
turns the system off.
R(On):This position activates the system.
+ (Resume/Accelerate):Move the lever to this symbol
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a
previously set speed.
rT(Set):Press this button to set the speed.
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having
it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing.
Things to check on your own include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires inated to
recommended pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to travel? Have up-to-date
maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings
while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, nd a
safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead
and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and vehicle instruments
often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different
than driving on at or rolling terrain. Tips for driving
in these conditions include:
Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes, tires, cooling
system, and transmission.
Going down steep or long hills, shift to a
lower gear.
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Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-11
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-21
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-24
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-26Engine Coolant.............................................5-27
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-29
Engine Overheating.......................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-31
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-36
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Rear Axle
.......................................................5-45
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-46
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-46
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-49
Headlamps..................................................5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-50
License Plate Lamp......................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-52
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-62
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-79
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-89
Fluid.....................................................5-21, 5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-19
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-46
Four-Wheel Drive, Full-Time.............................2-27
Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-57
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-57
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-40
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-102
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-101
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Fuel..........................................................3-40
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-51
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-56
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
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Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar.......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-8
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-29
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radios..........................................................3-48
Radio(s)........................................................3-49
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual...................................................3-61
Reception...................................................3-61
Setting the Time..........................................3-48
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-61
Reading Lamps..............................................3-20
Rear Axle......................................................5-45
Locking........................................................ 4-6
Rear Door Security Locks.................................. 2-9
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-59
Rear Vision Camera........................................2-44
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-41Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature Display.....2-38
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recovery Loops..............................................4-40
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-48
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-83
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-81
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-52
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-69
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-70
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-20
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-40
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-15
Running the Engine While Parked.....................2-37
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W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-25
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-43
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-75
Different Size..............................................5-73
Replacement...............................................5-75
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Windows.......................................................2-11
Power........................................................2-12Windshield
Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning..........5-97
Washer......................................................3-10
Washer Fluid..............................................5-37
Wiper Blade Replacement.............................5-52
Wiper Fuses.............................................5-101
Wipers.......................................................3-10
Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper........................3-11
Winter Driving................................................4-35
X
XM Radio Messages.......................................3-60
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System................3-62
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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