4WD HUMMER H3 2009 Owners Manual

An indicator light will ash while
shifting the transfer case. If the
transfer case cannot make a
requested shift, it will return to the
last chosen setting.
If the SERV 4WD message on the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
stays on, take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
See Service 4WD message under
DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-37.
Shifting between Four-Wheel
High and Four-Wheel-High Lock
With the vehicle traveling less
than 75 mph (120 km/h), press and
release the Four-Wheel High or
Four-Wheel-High Lock button.
It may be necessary to drive
backwards while turning for a
distance of 25 feet (7.5 m) to get
the lock feature to disengage.Shifting into Four-Wheel Low Lock
Notice:Shifting the transmission
into gear before the indicator
light stops ashing could cause
damage to the transfer case.
Always wait until the indicator
light stops ashing before putting
the transmission back in gear.
To shift into Four-Wheel-Low Lock,
the ignition must be in ON/RUN
and the vehicle must be stopped or
moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h)
with the transmission in N (Neutral).
The preferred method for shifting
into Four-Wheel Low is to have
the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph
(1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release
the Four-Wheel-Low Lock button.
If the vehicle has a manual
transmission, the clutch pedal must
be pressed to the oor while you
press the Four-Wheel-Low Lock
button, or the shift will not be
completed. You must wait for theFour-Wheel-Low Lock indicator
light to stop ashing and remain lit
before shifting the transmission
into gear.
It is normal for the vehicle to have
engagement noise and bump
when shifting between Four-Wheel
Low and Four-Wheel High ranges
or from Neutral.
If the Four-Wheel-Low Lock button
is pressed when the vehicle is
in gear and/or moving too fast, the
Four-Wheel-Low Lock indicator
light will ash for 15 seconds and
not complete the shift.
Features and Controls 2-25

message and clear it from the
display. The message appears at
each ignition cycle until the tires are
inated to the correct ination
pressure. SeeTires on page 5-44
andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-51for more information on
tires and the correct ination
pressures.
OIL
This message displays when the oil
pressure is low. SeeOil Pressure
Light on page 3-32andEngine
Oil on page 5-13for more
information.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the
parking brake is set. SeeParking
Brake on page 2-28andBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-27
for more information. The message
clears from the display after the
parking brake is released or by
pressing and releasing the
reset stem.
REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the
vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can
affect the vehicle’s ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may
be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be
driven at a reduced speed while this
message is on, but acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your
dealer/retailer for service as soon as
possible. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.
SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transfer
case control system. Check the
transfer case on the vehicleand have it serviced by your
dealer/retailer. SeeFull-Time
Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24for
more information about the
transfer case. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
SERV (Service) TPM
(Tire Pressure Monitor)
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
TPMS is not working properly.
The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the
same ignition cycle. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 3-30.
Several conditions may cause this
message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-54for more information. If
the warning comes on and stays on,
there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
Instrument Panel 3-39