Hummer H3 2010 User Manual

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2010 HUMMER H3/H3T Owner Manual M

In Brief . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Vehicle Features.... . . . . . . . . . 1-13

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1-16

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . ....2-9

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...2-14

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .2-15

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ..3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . .. . . 4-4

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Information Displays . . . . . . . . ..5-18

Vehicle Messages.... . . . . . . . . 5-21

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-26

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

Phone . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . ... .7-15

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . .8-1

Air Vents.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Driving and Operating . . . . . . .. 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . .9-33

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-41

Manual Transmission . . . . . . . ..9-44

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . .... . . 9-46

Brakes . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 9-57

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-60

Fuel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 9-64

Towing . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 9-70

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-81

Vehicle Care .... . . . . . . . . .. . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks.... . . . . . . . . . ..10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . .10-44

Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86

Towing . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . 10-90

Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92

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Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . .11-2

Recommended Fluids,

Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-8

Maintenance Records . . . . . . . 11-11

Technical Data . . . . ........... 12-1

Vehicle Identification.... . . . . .12-1

Vehicle Data..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2

Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1

Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13

Vehicle Data Recording and

Privacy . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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Introduction iii

HUMMER, the HUMMER Emblem, H3 and H3T are trademarks of HUMMER LLC.

This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for HUMMER wherever it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20935347 A First Printing

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Propriétaires Canadiens

A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from:

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com

Using this Manual

To quickly locate information about the vehicle use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

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iv Introduction

WARNING

{

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty.

A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means

“Do Not,” “Do not do this” or “Do not let this happen.”

Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with

the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

M : This symbol is shown when

you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

* : This symbol is shown when

you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls

or OnStar

$ : Brake System Warning Light

" : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

# : Fog Lamps

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child

Restraints

* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure

} : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Safety Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control/StabiliTrak M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief 1-1

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-4

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Tailgate . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-5

Windows . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8

Safety Belt . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 1-8

Sensing System for Passenger

Airbag . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 1-9

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9

Steering Wheel

Adjustment . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 1-10

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-10

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Washer and Wiper

Systems . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . 1-11

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12

Vehicle Features

Radio(s) . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-13

Satellite Radio . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 1-14

Bluetooth

Navigation System . . . . . . . . . .. 1-15

Cruise Control . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-15

Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-15

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Sunroof . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control

System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-16

StabiliTrak

Tire Pressure Monitor . ... . . . . 1-17

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-18

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-18

Roadside Service . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-19

OnStar

. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . 1-17

. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

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1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel

Automatic Transmission shown, Manual Transmission similar

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In Brief 1-3

A. Air Vents on page 8‑4.

B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals

on page 6‑5 Wiper/Washer Cruise Control on page 9‑57.

C. Horn on page 5‑2.

D. Instrument Cluster

page 5‑7

E. Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑46.

F. Hazard Warning Flashers

page 6‑5

G. Passenger Airbag Status

Indicator on page 5‑11.

H. Locking Rear Axle

page 9‑54 (If Equipped) or Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑52.

I. Exterior Lamp Controls

page 6‑1 Override. See Dome Lamps page 6‑7 Illumination Control page 6‑7 page 6‑6

. Windshield

on page 5‑2

. Locking Front Axle

. Dome Lamp

. Instrument Panel

. Fog Lamps .

J. Parking Brake on page 9‑51.

K. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑5.

L. Climate Control Systems

page 8‑1

M. Rear Window Wiper/Washer

page 5‑3

N. Traction Control System (TCS)

on page 9‑52

Locking Front Axle).

O. Off-Road Lamps on page 6‑6.

P. Shift Lever. See Automatic

Transmission or Manual Transmission page 9‑44

Q. Power Outlets on page 5‑5.

R. Glove Box on page 4‑1.

(If Equipped).

(For vehicles with

on page 9‑41

Initial Drive Information

This section provides a brief overview about some of the

important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.

For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual.

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1-4 In Brief

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 9 m (30 feet) away from the vehicle.

Press UNLOCK to unlock the driver door. Press again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors.

Press LOCK to lock all doors.

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.

L to sound the horn and

Press to flash the exterior lamps for

30 seconds. Press cancel the panic alarm.

See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

L again to

Door Locks

Unlock the doors from outside the vehicle by using the key in the door, or by pressing the UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

From inside, use the manual lock lever, or the power door lock switch.

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In Brief 1-5

Power Door Locks

Press L (Lock) to lock the doors.

Press U (Unlock) to unlock the doors.

For more information, see:

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑3.

Door Locks on page 2‑4.

Power Door Locks page 2‑5

Tailgate

Tailgate (H3T)

Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down.

Removing the Tailgate

To remove the tailgate:

1. Open the tailgate fully and remove the retainer clip from the driver's side hinge.

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1-6 In Brief

2. Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly.

Remove the retaining cables from both sides of the pickup box by pulling the clips away from the bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward. When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt.

3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger's side and pull the tailgate toward you, then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver's side.

Swing-gate (H3)

To lock or unlock the swing‐gate, use the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

To open the swing‐gate, use the door handle to pull the swing-gate rearward slightly so it opens automatically.

See Tailgate on page 2‑7.

Windows

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. The passenger door has a switch that controls only that window.

Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it.

For more information, see Power Windows on page 2‑16.

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Seat Adjustment

In Brief 1-7

1. Lift the handle under the seat to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.

See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3.

Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the control forward or rearward

Raise or lower the seat by moving the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment

page 3‑3

To recline the seatback lift the lever and move the seatback. To raise the seatback lift the lever without applying pressure to the seatback.

See Reclining Seatbacks

page 3‑4

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1-8 In Brief

Press the front or rear of the power lumbar control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

See Lumbar Adjustment

page 3‑4

Heated Seats

Heated Front Seats

The heated seat controls are located on the center console. The engine must be running to operate them.

I : Press to turn on the heated seatback.

J : Press to turn on or off the heated seat and seatback.

For more information see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6.

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

For more information, see Head Restraints on page 3‑2.

Safety Belt

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly.

Safety Belts on page 3‑10.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑15.

Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑20.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) page 3‑51

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In Brief 1-9

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

United States

Canada

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag and roof‐rail airbags (if equipped) are not affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Airbag

Status Indicator

more information.

on page 5‑11

for

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

H3 shown, H3T similar

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.

To adjust the power mirrors:

1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch to choose the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the round, four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.

Interior Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display. Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.

z : Press to turn the dimming

feature and/or compass display on or off.

For more information, see

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2‑14.

Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑18

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1-10 In Brief

Steering Wheel Adjustment

1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever towards you.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position.

3. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.

See Steering Wheel Adjustment

page 5‑2

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

The dome lamps are located in the front area of the vehicle. There is also a dome lamp in the cargo area of the H3 model only.

Turn the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up to turn the dome and footwell lamps on.

The dome lamp in the cargo area automatically turns off when:

The shift lever is shifted out of P (Park) (automatic transmissions).

The parking brake is released (manual transmissions).

Dome Lamp Override

E (Dome Lamp Override): The dome lamp override button is located below the exterior lamps control.

Reading Lamps

Press the lens on the lamps to turn each reading lamp on or off.

These lamps will not come on with the dome lamps.

For more information, see:

Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑7.

Exit Lighting on page 6‑8.

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In Brief 1-11

Exterior Lighting

9 : Turns off all exterior lamps

including the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).

AUTO: Automatic operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps.

;: Manual operation of the parking lamps and other exterior lamps, except headlamps.

2: Manual operation of the headlamps and other exterior lamps.

For more information, see:

Exterior Lamp Controls page 6‑1

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6‑3

Fog Lamps on page 6‑6.

Automatic Headlamp System page 6‑4

Off-Road Lamps on page 6‑6.

Washer and Wiper Systems

8: Use for a single wiping cycle.

6 : Delays wiping cycle. Move the

band to adjust the frequency of wipes.

6 : Slow wipes. 1 : Fast wipes. 9: Turns the wipers off.

Windshield Washer: Push the paddle on top of the turn signal/lane change lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer

page 5‑2 Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

and Rear Window

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1-12 In Brief

Climate Controls

A. Temperature Control

B. Fan Control

C. Air Delivery Mode Control

D. Air Conditioning

E. Air Recirculation

F. Rear Window Defogger

See Climate Control Systems

page 8‑1

Transmission

Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive sends engine power to all four wheels for extra traction.

Transfer Case Buttons

The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of the different Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive modes.

m (Four-Wheel High): For driving

in most street and highway situations.

N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case to Neutral only when towing the vehicle. See Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑70.

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In Brief 1-13

4 m Q (Four-Wheel-High Lock):

When extra traction is needed in most off-road situations.

n Q (Four-Wheel-Low Lock):

Delivers extra torque to all four wheels. Used for extreme off-road conditions. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑46.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Six-Disc CD Radio

For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7‑2.

Control Buttons

P (Power/Volume): Press to turn

the system on and off.

Turn to increase or to decrease the volume.

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1-14 In Brief

BAND: Press to select FM1, FM2,

AM, XM1, if equipped, or XM2, if equipped.

DISP: Turn to select a radio station.

1-6 (Preset Pushbuttons): Press

to select preset stations.

t SEEK u : Press and release to

go to the previous or next station and stay there. Press and hold to scan stations or preset stations.

Setting the Clock

The clock can be set with the ignition on or off.

To set the clock:

1. Press and hold H until the correct hour and AM or PM displays.

2. Press and hold M until the correct minute displays.

Press DISP (Display) to display the time while the ignition is turned off.

Setting Preset Stations

Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1, if equipped, and six XM2, if equipped) can be programmed.

To program presets:

1. Turn the radio on.

2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2.

3. Tune in the desired station.

4. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until the radio beeps once.

5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.

Satellite Radio

Vehicles with an XM™ Satellite Radio tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio subscription can receive XM programming.

XM Satellite Radio Service

XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the XM service.

For more information refer to:

www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).

www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio on page 7‑6.

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In Brief 1-15

Bluetooth

The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio system, microphone and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth on page 7‑15.

Navigation System

The vehicle's navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of

points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more.

See the vehicle's Navigation System manual for more information.

Cruise Control

The cruise controls are located at the end of the multifunction lever.

9: Turns the system off.

R: Turns the system on.

+ (Resume/Accelerate): Use to

accelerate or resume speed.

rT(Set): Press the button at the end of the lever to set the speed.

For more information, see Cruise Control on page 9‑57.

Storage Compartments

The vehicle comes with a cargo management system located in the rear of the vehicle. The system has three rails located on the front and sides of the bed.

There are four adjustable cargo tie-downs, that can be placed on the upper and lower slides of the rail.

The cargo management system can be removed and re-installed into the vehicle.

For more information, see Cargo Management System on page 4‑2.

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1-16 In Brief

Power Outlets

The accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular phone.

There are two accessory power outlets located under the climate control system. There is also one accessory power outlet located in the rear cargo area (H3 model only).

To use the outlet, open the cover.

See Power Outlets and Cigarette Lighter on page 5‑5.

on page 5‑5

Sunroof

To open or close the sunroof, press the front or rear of the switch.

For more information see Sunroof

on page 2‑17

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release the

located on the Instrument panel.

d illuminates and the

appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Vehicle Messages on page 5‑21.

Press the button again to turn traction control back on.

For more information, see Traction

Control System (TCS) page 9‑52

d button

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In Brief 1-17

StabiliTrak

Electronic stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off both traction control and electronic stability control, press and

hold and the appropriate DIC message is displayed. See Vehicle Messages

page 5‑21

Press the button again to turn on both systems.

For more information, see StabiliTrak System on page 9‑53.

d until d illuminates

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The Tire Pressure Monitor System alerts you when a significant reduction in pressure occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s tires by illuminating the low tire pressure warning light on the instrument cluster. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Vehicle Load Limits

page 9‑27

remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

. The warning light will

You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. This may be an early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The Tire Pressure Monitor System can alert you about low tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System

on page 10‑52 Monitor Operation on page 10‑53.

and Tire Pressure

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1-18 In Brief

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter.

Resetting the Oil Life System

1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.

2. Press and release the stem in the lower center of the instrument cluster until the “Oil Life” message is displayed.

3. Once the alternating “Oil Life” and “Reset” messages appear, press and hold the stem until several beeps sound. This confirms that the oil life system has been reset.

4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.

See Engine Oil Life System

page 10‑11

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Vehicles that have the

5.3L V8 engine (Code P) have a yellow fuel cap and can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

page 9‑66

. In all other engines,

use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑64.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control, if equipped.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

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Roadside Service

U.S.: 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376)

TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438

Canada: 1-800-268-6800

As the owner of a new HUMMER, you are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Service program. This program provides technically trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements.

Roadside Service and OnStar

If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to get you the help you need.

Online Owner Center

The Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.

www.gmownercenter.com/ hummer (U.S.).

OnStar

OnStar®uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.

How OnStar Service Works

Q : This blue button connects you

to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.

] : Push this red emergency

button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.

X : Push this button for hands‐free,

voice‐activated calling and to give voice commands for turn‐by‐turn navigation.

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Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn Navigation and Hands‐Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY 1‐877‐248‐2080, or

press

Q to speak with an

OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box.

OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.

OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to

an OnStar call center when pressed,

airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located.

Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.

] is pressed, or if the

Q is

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The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.

Additional OnStar Controls

The vehicle may have a button, located on the driver side of the instrument panel near the headlamp controls, that can be used to interact with OnStar.

Use this button to dial numbers into voicemail systems or to dial phone number extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information.

Your Responsibility

Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.

If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly.

Q and request a vehicle

Press diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated.

Press

Q to confirm that the OnStar

equipment is active.

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2 NOTES

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Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-2

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Safety Locks . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Doors

Tailgate . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-7

Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-9

Anti-Theft Alarm System . . . . . . 2-9

Immobilizer . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . 2-10

Immobilizer

Operation (U.S.) . . . . . . . . ... . 2-10

Immobilizer Operation

(Canada) . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . 2-11

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview

Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Windows

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-15

Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . 2-17

Roof

Sunroof . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

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Keys and Locks

Keys

WARNING

{

Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.

The key is used for the ignition and driver's door lock.

The vehicle has two identical keys and a key code number.

Give the key code to your dealer or qualified locksmith if a new key needs to be made.

Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in. Be sure you have spare keys.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service

on page 13‑5

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

See Radio Frequency Statement page 13‑16

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.

for information

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If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range:

Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal.

Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later in this section.

If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 9 m (30 feet) away from the vehicle.

There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑2.

LOCK: Press to lock all the doors. The parking lamps may flash and the horn may chirp.

If a door is open or ajar when LOCK is pressed, the doors lock, but the theft-deterrent system does not arm until the open door is closed.

Pressing LOCK may arm the content theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System

page 2‑9

for additional information.

UNLOCK: Press to unlock only the driver's door. The interior lamps come on, the parking lamps may flash, and the horn may sound.

Press UNLOCK again within three seconds to unlock all the doors.

Pressing UNLOCK may disarm the content theft-deterrent system. See Anti-Theft Alarm System

page 2‑9

for additional information.

Different feedback choices can be programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See “Remote Keyless Entry Feedback” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑18.

L (Panic): Press to activate the alarm. The horn sounds and the headlamps and taillamps flash for up to 30 seconds. To turn the alarm off press L again, start the vehicle or wait 30 seconds.

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Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle

Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. Each vehicle can have up to four transmitters programmed to it.

Battery Replacement

The battery in the transmitter is weak and should be changed if it does not work at the normal range in any location.

Notice: When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the circuitry on the transmitter. Static from your body could damage the transmitter.

To replace the battery:

1. Separate the transmitter with a flat, 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. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent battery.

4. Snap the transmitter back together.

Door Locks

WARNING

{

Unlocked doors can be dangerous.

Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven.

(Continued)

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WARNING (Continued)

Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it.

Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening.

There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.

From the outside, use the key in the driver's door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

From the inside, use the manual lock levers or power door lock switch.

Power Door Locks

Driver side shown

The power door lock switches are located on the driver and the front passenger doors.

Press L (Lock) to lock all the doors at once. To unlock all the doors, press U (Unlock).

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Automatic Door Locks

With an automatic transmission, the vehicle is pre-programmed to automatically lock the doors when shifted out of P (Park). All doors unlock when the vehicle is shifted back into P (Park).

With a manual transmission, the vehicle is pre-programmed to automatically lock the doors when the vehicle speed reached 15 mph (24 km/h). Removing the key from the ignition unlocks the doors.

To program the automatic door locks, see “Automatic Door Locks” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑18.

Lockout Protection

This feature protects against locking the key in the vehicle when it is in the ignition.

A chime sounds as an alert to indicate that the key has been left in the ignition. When the power door lock switch is pressed, a door is open, and the key is in the ignition all of the doors lock and then the driver's door unlocks.

Safety Locks

Each rear door can be locked so it cannot be opened from the inside.

The rear door security lock is located on the inside edge of each rear door.

To engage a security lock:

1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Use the ignition key to turn the lock toward the front of the vehicle.

3. Close the door.

4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door.

To open a rear door when the security lock is set, unlock the door and open the door from the outside.

To disengage a security lock:

1. Open one of the rear doors.

2. Use the ignition key to turn the lock to the vertical position.

3. Close the door.

4. Repeat these steps on the other rear door.

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Doors

Tailgate

Tailgate (H3T)

WARNING

{

It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. Do not allow people to ride on the tailgate. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the tailgate down.

When putting the tailgate up, be sure it latches securely.

Removing the Tailgate

To remove the tailgate:

1. Open the tailgate fully and remove the retainer clip from the driver's side hinge.

It is recommended that the retainer clip be stored in a safe place, like the glove box.

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2. Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly.

3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger's side and pull the tailgate toward you, then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver's side.

Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure it is secure.

To partially lower the tailgate:

1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly.

Tailgate Partially Down

2. Remove the retaining cable from the passenger side of the pickup box by pulling the clip away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward.

When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt.

3. Slide the lower end fitting onto the front bolt. The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position.

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side.

When closing the tailgate the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position. It must be anchored on the rear bolt using the top position on the bracket.

Swing-gate (H3)

To lock or unlock the swing‐gate, use the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

WARNING

{

Make sure the swing‐gate is completely closed. Driving with the swing‐gate open could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.

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To open the swing‐gate, use the door handle to pull the swing-gate rearward slightly so it opens automatically.

Vehicle Security

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal.

Anti-Theft Alarm System

This vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system.

The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster.

To arm the system:

1. Close all the doors.

2. Lock the doors with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light flashes.

If the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, but a door is open, the doors lock, the lights may flash and the horn may sound. Close the open door to arm the system.

The alarm goes off if a locked door is not opened using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar A pre-alarm sounds the horn at reduced intensity for 10 seconds. Then, the front turn signal lamps flash for two minutes, and the horn sounds for two minutes. The alarm then turns off to save battery power.

Start the engine to turn off the alarm.

The theft-deterrent system does not activate if the doors are locked with the key, the manual door lock, or power door lock switch. The system can only be activated using the RKE transmitter, or by OnStar. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for additional information. The vehicle can be started with the correct key if the alarm has been set off.

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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:

Lock the vehicle with the manual door lock lever, the power door lock switch, or the key, after the doors are closed.

Unlock the doors by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or by contacting OnStar. Unlocking a door any other way activates the alarm.

Press unlock on the RKE transmitter, start the vehicle with the correct key, or have OnStar unlock the doors to turn the alarm off. The alarm does not stop if a door is unlocked any other way.

Testing the Alarm

To test the alarm:

1. From inside the vehicle, lock the doors with the RKE transmitter.

2. Unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. The pre-alarm should sound followed by the full alarm about 10 seconds later.

3. Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter or start the engine to turn the alarm off.

If the alarm does not sound but the lights flash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse could be blown. To replace the fuse, see

Fuses and Circuit Breakers page 10‑39

If the alarm does not sound or the front turn signal lamps do not flash, see your dealer for service.

Immobilizer

See Radio Frequency Statement page 13‑16

regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and RSS-210/211 of Industry Canada.

for information

Immobilizer Operation (U.S.)

Passlock®is a passive theft-deterrent system that enables fuel if the vehicle is started with a valid key. If an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle does not start.

The security light turns off approximately five seconds after the engine is started. See Security Light on page 5‑17.

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If the engine stalls and the security light flashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine. Release the key from START as soon as the engine starts.

If the engine does not start after three tries, the vehicle needs service.

If the engine is running and the security light comes on, the engine restarts if you turn the engine off. However, the Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. The vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time. See your dealer for service.

In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Service on page 13‑5.

Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

Immobilizer Operation (Canada)

This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system.

The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition.

The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN.

You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system.

The security light comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system.

The key uses a transponder that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. If the key is ever damaged, the vehicle may not start.

When trying to start the vehicle, if the engine does not start and the security light comes on, there may be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Turn the ignition off and try again.

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If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. Check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit

Breakers

engine still does not start with the other key, the vehicle needs service. If the vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made.

It is possible for the theft-deterrent system decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key. Up to 10 keys can be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only.

If the keys are lost or damaged, only a dealer can service the theft-deterrent system to have new ones made. Two current driver's keys are required to program additional keys.

on page 10‑39

. If the

To program a new key:

1. Verify that the new key has PK3+ stamped on it.

2. Insert the current driver's key in the ignition and start the engine. If the engine does not start see your dealer for service.

3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key.

4. Insert the second current driver's key in the ignition and start the engine within ten seconds of removing the previous key. If the engine does not start see your dealer for service.

5. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON/RUN within ten seconds of removing the previous key.

The security light turns off once the key has been programmed.

6. Repeat the Steps 1 through 5 if additional keys are to be programmed.

If the security light comes on and stays on while driving, the engine will restart if you turn it off. However, the theft-deterrent system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. The vehicle is not protected by the theft-deterrent system at this time.

In an emergency, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Service

on page 13‑5

Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the vehicle.

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Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

WARNING

{

A convex mirror can make things, like other vehicles, look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.

The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat.

Power Mirrors

H3 shown, H3T similar

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.

To adjust the power mirrors:

1. Press the left or right side of the selector switch to choose the driver or passenger side mirror.

2. Press the round, four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.

Folding Mirrors

Manual

Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return it to the original position.

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Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

The vehicle has an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and temperature display.

Vehicles with OnStar three additional control buttons for the OnStar dealer for more information about OnStar

and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar more information about the services

OnStar

provides.

z (On/Off): Press to turn the

dimming feature on or off.

The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear

Vision Camera (RVC)

for more information.

have

system. See your

owner guide for

on page 9‑60

Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation

Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition is turned to start.

Temperature Display

To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius:

Press z for approximately four seconds to toggle the display from F (Fahrenheit) to C (Celsius) to OFF. Release the button after the display has toggled to the next state.

The temperature display will remain in its current state each time the ignition goes through its cycle.

At start up, if the vehicle has been off for less than two and a half hours, and the last stored temperature was less than the current temperature, the sensor will increase 1°F every two minutes until the correct temperature is displayed.

If the vehicle has been off more than two and a half hours, or the last stored temperature is greater than the current temperature, the current temperature immediately displays.

If the temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower, ICE will flash on the temperature display. This display will flash every two seconds for a period of one minute.

If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time, see your dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal.

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Compass Display

Press z to turn the compass display on or off.

For more information about the compass, see Compass

page 5‑3

Cleaning the Mirror

Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water.

Windows

WARNING

{

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

WARNING

{

Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.

When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.

The power window controls are located on each door.

The driver's door also has passenger window switches. The ignition must be in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑35.

Pull up or press down on the front edge of the switch to raise or lower the window.

Express‐Down Window

The driver's window has an express‐down feature that lowers the window without holding the switch. Press the front edge of the switch past the first position to activate the express‐down mode. To stop the express‐down, pull up on the switch. To open the window partway, press the front of the switch to the first position until the window is at the desired level.

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Window Lockout

o (Window Lockout): The window lockout button is located in front of the window switches. This feature disables the passenger's window switches when the button is pressed. Press the button again to turn the lockout off. A red band on the side of the button is lit when the windows are not locked out.

Sun Visors

Pull the visor toward you, or move it to the side to help reduce glare. Pull out the extenders for further coverage.

On a visor with a mirror, lift the cover to use it.

Roof

Sunroof

To operate a power sliding sunroof, the ignition must be on, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑35.

The switch used to operate the sunroof is located in the headliner.

Express Open/Close: To open or close the sunroof, fully press and release the rear or front of the switch. The sunroof automatically opens. To stop the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. An air deflector raises when the sunroof is fully opened.

Vent: With the sunroof closed, press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof. To stop the sunroof before it reaches its full vent position, release the switch. Press and hold the back of the switch to close.

Do not leave the sunroof open for long periods of time. Excessive debris may collect in the tracks and possibly damage the sunroof operation, or plug the water draining system.

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Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the tracks that could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise or plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from sunroof.

Anti-Pinch Feature

If an object is in the path of the sunroof when it is closing, the anti-pinch feature detects the object and stops the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof then returns to the full-open position.

Sunshade Operation

The sunshade automatically opens with the sunroof. Manually pull it shut after the sunroof is closed.

To adjust the sunshade, push it backward or pull it forward to the desired position. The sunshade cannot be adjusted further than the current closed position of the sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3-2

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3

Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Rear Seats

Rear Seats (H3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Rear Seats (H3T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Safety Belts

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

How to Wear Safety Belts

Properly .... . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 3-15

Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Safety Belt Use During

Pregnancy ....... . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-26

Safety Belt Care . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3-26

Replacing Safety Belt System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Airbag System

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-29

When Should an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 3-31

What Makes an Airbag

Inflate? . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 3-32

How Does an Airbag

Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 3-32

What Will You See After an

Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33

Passenger Sensing

System . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . 3-35

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped

Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 3-40

Adding Equipment to the

Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-40

Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-41

Replacing Airbag System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Child Restraints

Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3-42

Infants and Young

Children . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . 3-44

Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-47

Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-49 Lower Anchors and Tethers

for Children (LATCH

System) . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ... . . 3-51

Replacing LATCH System

Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Outboard Seating

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59

Securing Child Restraints

(Rear Center Seating

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-61

Securing Child Restraints

(Right Front Seat

Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-62

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Head Restraints

The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

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With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down.

Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place.

The head restraints are not designed to be removed.

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Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

To move a manual seat forward or rearward:

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Power Seat Adjustment

On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.

To adjust the seat:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down.

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Raise or lower the entire seat cushion by moving the control up or down.

Lumbar Adjustment

Manual Lumbar

On vehicles with this feature, the knob is located on the outboard side of the seat.

Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the lumbar support.

Power Lumbar

On vehicles with this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s).

To increase or decrease lumbar support, press and hold the front or rear of the control.

Reclining Seatbacks

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If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

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The seats have manual reclining seatbacks. The lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats.

To recline the seatback:

1. Lift the recline lever and move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to an upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Do not have a seatback reclined when the vehicle is moving.

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Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.

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Heated Front Seats

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If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may damage the seat.

This feature heats the cushion and seatbacks.

On vehicles with this feature the controls are located on the outboard sides of the front seats.

Press the top of the switch to turn the heat to the high setting. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the heat to the low setting. Put the switch in the center position to turn the heat off.

The ignition must be on for the heated seat feature to work. The seat will heat to the last setting if the ignition has been turned off and then turned back on.

For the heated seat feature to work on the passenger seat the safety belt must be fastened.

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Rear Seats

Rear Seats (H3)

The 60/40 split bench seats can be folded for more cargo space.

Folding the Seatbacks

There should be nothing on, under, or in front of the seat, and the front seats should be moved forward.

To fold the rear seatback(s):

1. Reach under the front of the seat and lift the cushion up while moving it forward.

2. Pull the seat cushion forward until it rests in the footwell.

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.

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3. Lift the latch on top of the seatback and pull the seatback forward. Fold the seatback down until it is nearly flat.

4. If the seatback will not fold nearly flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or moving the front seatback more upright.

5. Repeat the steps for the other half of the 60/40 split bench seat.

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Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright Position

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A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

To return the seatback(s) to the upright position:

1. Lift the seatback up and push it all the way rearward.

2. Reach under the front seat and lift the cushion while moving it rearward until it latches.

3. Pull forward on the seatback and push down on the seat cushion to make sure the seat is securely in place.

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Rear Seats (H3T)

To fold the rear seatback(s) forward:

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1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the safety belt into the slot on the buckle. Let the belt retract.

2. Pull the loop, located on the outboard side of the seatback, forward until you hear a click.

3. Fold the seatback forward slightly so that the headrest can be removed.

4. Remove the headrest by pressing the button on the headrest post, at the top of the seatback.

5. Lift the headrest off the seatback and store on the back panel.

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To return the seatback(s) to the upright position:

1. Lift the seatback partially and reinsert the headrest.

2. Lift the seatback completely and push it into place.

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3. Make sure the seatback is locked by pushing and pulling on it.

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4. Reconnect the center safety belt latch plate to the mini buckle. Make sure the safety belt is not twisted.

5. Push and pull on the latch plate to be sure it is secure.

When the seatback is not in use, it should be kept in the upright, locked position.

Safety Belts

This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.

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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

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People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders

page 5‑9

for additional information.

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work

When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the

vehicle. The rider does not stop.

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The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...

or the instrument panel... or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.

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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle

after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are

wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why

should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental

systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I am a good driver, and I

never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver,

but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 40 km (25 miles) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 65 km/h (40 mph).

Safety belts are for everyone.

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be riding in the vehicle, see Older Children

page 3‑42 Children

those rules for everyone's protection.

It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

or Infants and Young

on page 3‑44

. Follow

Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.

Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be

worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is too loose.

It will not give as much protection this way.

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You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The lap belt is too loose. It will

not give nearly as much protection this way.

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You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

buckle.

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You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is over an armrest.

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You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The shoulder belt is worn under

the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is behind the body.

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You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

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Q: What is wrong with this?

A: The belt is twisted across

the body.

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You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

Lap-Shoulder Belt

All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.

If you are using a rear seating position with a detachable safety belt and the safety belt is not attached, see Rear Seats (H3)

page 3‑7 page 3‑9

reconnecting the safety belt to the mini‐buckle.

The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly.

1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index.

or Rear Seats (H3T) for instruction on

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2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted.

The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again.

Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system. See

Passenger Sensing System page 3‑35

for more information.

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3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.

Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety

Belt Extender

Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.

on page 3‑26

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4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt.

It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants.

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall.

Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way. If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle.

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions.

Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder. The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off of the shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.

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To move it down, press the release button (A) and move the height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the height adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide.

After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without pushing the button to make sure it has locked into position.

Safety Belt Pretensioners

This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, for vehicles with side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event.

Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See

Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash on page 3‑27.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the shoulder belt away from the neck and head.

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Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt:

1. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

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A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.

4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.

To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Pull the guide upward to expose its storage clip, and then slide the guide onto the clip. Turn the guide and clip inward and slide them in between the seatback and the interior body, leaving only the loop of the elastic cord exposed.

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy

Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.

A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Safety Belt Extender

If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.

But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.

Safety System Check

Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.

Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt

Reminders

information.

Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care

page 3‑26

on page 5‑9

for more

Safety Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.

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Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.

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Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After a Crash

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A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle. A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.

New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.

Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑10.

Airbag System

The vehicle has the following airbags:

A frontal airbag for the driver.

A frontal airbag for the right front passenger.

A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver.

A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger.

All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening.

For frontal airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear on the middle part of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger.

With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim.

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Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job.

Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system:

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You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑31.

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WARNING (Continued)

Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Do not sit unnecessarily close to the airbag, as you would be if you were sitting on the edge of your seat or leaning forward.

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WARNING (Continued)

Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle.

Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with roof-rail airbags.

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Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. To read how, see Older

Children and Young Children page 3‑44

on page 3‑42

or Infants

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.

The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag

Readiness Light

more information.

on page 5‑10

for

Where Are the Airbags?

The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

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The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side.

Driver Side shown, Passenger

Side similar

The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows.

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If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.

Never secure anything to the roof of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any door or window opening. If you do, the path of an inflating roof-rail airbag will be blocked.

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When Should an Airbag Inflate?

Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants.

Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit, the direction of the impact, and how quickly your vehicle slows down.

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example:

If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object.

If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform.

If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall).

If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object.

Thresholds can also vary with specific vehicle design.

Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts.

In addition, the vehicle has dual-stage frontal airbags. Dual-stage airbags adjust the restraint according to crash severity. The vehicle has electronic frontal sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact. For moderate frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.

The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System

on page 3‑27

. Roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover. Roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design.

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Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck, or if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to roll over.

In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal airbags, inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, and how quickly the vehicle slows down. For roof-rail airbags, deployment is determined by the location and severity of the side impact. In a rollover event, roof-rail airbag deployment is determined by the direction of the roll.

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.

Frontal airbag modules are located inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. For vehicles with roof-rail airbags, there are airbag modules in the ceiling of the vehicle, near the side windows that have occupant seating positions.

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle.

Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. Roof-rail airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body.

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Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first and second rows. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections.

But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When

Should an Airbag Inflate? page 3‑31

Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts.

for more information.

What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?

After the frontal airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that some people may not even realize an airbag inflated. Roof-rail airbags may still be at least partially inflated for some time after they deploy. Some components of the airbag module may be hot for several minutes. For location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑32.

The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.

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When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you should seek medical attention.

The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate.

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You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features.

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A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle.

Use caution if you should attempt to restart the engine after a crash has occurred.

If damage to the vehicle is minor, you may attempt to restart the vehicle's engine. Note: If the fuel system has been shut off after an airbag has inflated, you may not be able to restart the engine for up to ten minutes. See Starting the

Engine

information.

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag.

on page 9‑35

Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If you do not get them, the airbag system will not be there

for more

to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts.

The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. See Vehicle Data

Recording and Privacy page 13‑15 Recorders on page 13‑15.

Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. Improper service can mean that an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for service.

and Event Data

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Passenger Sensing System

The vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.

United States

Canada

The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, are visible during the system check. When the system check is complete, the word

ON or OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See Passenger

Airbag Status Indicator page 5‑11

The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags and the roof-rail airbags are not affected by the passenger sensing system.

The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not.

According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size.

We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

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A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position.

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WARNING (Continued)

Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airbag is turned off.

Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag if:

The right front passenger seat is unoccupied.

The system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat.

The system determines that a small child is present in a child restraint.

The system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat.

A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time.

The right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints.

Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.

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When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5‑11.

The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on (may inflate) the right front passenger frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger seat.

When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active.

For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person seating posture and body build.

Everyone in the vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person.

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If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness

Light

on page 5‑10

information, including important safety information.

for more

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If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint

If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle.

3. Remove any additional items from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

4. Reinstall the child restraint following the directions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and refer to

Securing Child Restraints (Rear Outboard Seating Position) page 3‑59 Restraints (Rear Center Seating Position) Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) page 3‑62

or Securing Child

on page 3‑61

5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion.

Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust the head restraint. See Head Restraints

on page 3‑2

6. Restart the vehicle.

If the on indicator is still lit with a child present in a child restraint, secure the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer.

If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens,

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use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag:

1. Turn the vehicle off.

2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.

3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position.

4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably extended.

5. Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for two to three minutes after the on indicator is lit.

Additional Factors Affecting System Operation

Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use.

If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult size occupants. If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and start again.

A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. We recommend that you not use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by Hummer for your specific vehicle. See Adding

Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

information about modifications that can affect how the system operates.

on page 3‑40

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Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or between the passenger seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system.

for more

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Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see

Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑12.

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For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors.

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WARNING (Continued)

They are probably part of the airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Q: Is there anything I might add

to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add things that

change the vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module,

steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.

In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, which includes sensors that are part of the passenger seat. The passenger sensing system may not operate properly if the original seat trim is replaced with non-Hummer covers, upholstery or trim, or with Hummer covers, upholstery or trim designed for a different vehicle. Any object, such as an aftermarket seat heater or a comfort enhancing pad or device, installed under or

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on top of the seat fabric, could also interfere with the operation of the passenger sensing system. This could either prevent proper deployment of the passenger airbag(s) or prevent the passenger sensing system from properly turning off the passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing System

on page 3‑35

If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.

If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, see Different

Size Tires and Wheels page 10‑60

important information.

for additional

Q: Because I have a disability,

I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system?

A: If you have questions, call

Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.

In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring.

Airbag System Check

The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light

page 5‑10

Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, see What Makes an Airbag

Inflate?

dealer for service.

for more information.

on page 3‑32

. See your

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Replacing Airbag System Parts After a Crash

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A crash can damage the airbag systems in your vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make sure your airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.

If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service.

If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag system may not work properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light

page 5‑10

for more information.

Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts.

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The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test:

Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt

page 3‑20

for more information.

If the shoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder, then return to the booster seat.

Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips, touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat.

Q: What is the proper way to

wear safety belts?

A: An older child should wear a

lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.

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Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt

page 3‑20

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.

In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly.

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Never do this.

Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A safety belt must be used by only one person at a time.

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Never do this.

Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.

Infants and Young Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts.

Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints.

Children who are not restrained properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle.

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Never do this.

Never hold an infant or a child while riding in a vehicle. Due to crash forces, an infant or a child will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it during a crash. For example, in a crash at only 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) infant will suddenly become a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's arms. An infant should be secured in an appropriate restraint.

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WARNING

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Never do this.

Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.

Q: What are the different types of

add-on child restraints?

A: Add-on child restraints, which

are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.

For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.

The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs.

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To reduce the risk of neck and head injury during a crash, infants need complete support. This is because an infant's neck is not fully developed and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body. In a crash, an infant in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

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A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.

Child Restraint Systems

(A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat

A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.

The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.

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(B) Forward-Facing Child Seat

A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness.

A booster seat (C) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.

Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.

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See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) page 3‑51

Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

for more information.

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it.

Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint

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A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint. Secure the child properly following the instructions that came with that child restraint.

Where to Put the Restraint

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.

We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts.

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A label on the sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front.” This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.

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WARNING (Continued)

See Passenger Sensing System

on page 3‑35

information.

for additional

When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle.

Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to secure the child restraint properly.

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Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system.

Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual.

When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.

In order to use the LATCH system in the vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in the vehicle.

Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments.

Lower Anchors

Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B).

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Top Tether Anchor

A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.

The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor.

Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint.

If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available.

Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

Rear Seat

i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating

positions with top tether anchors.

j (Lower Anchor): Seating

positions with two lower anchors.

Each outboard seating position in the rear seat has exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

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For H3T models, the top tether anchor symbol is located near the top tether anchors to assist you in locating the top tether anchors.

H3T

For H3T models, the top tether anchors are located on the back panel behind each rear seating position. Be sure to use an anchor

located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

For H3 models, the top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seatbacks. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed.

Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.

According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the

Restraint

additional information.

on page 3‑49

for

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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

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If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the child restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual.

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Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor.

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Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them.

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Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.

Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damage these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments.

Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.

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H3T Models

1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (A), if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps:

1.1. Put the child restraint on

the seat.

1.2. Pull the seatback forward

to access the top tether anchors (A). See Rear

Seats (H3)

on page 3‑7

or Rear Seats (H3T) page 3‑9

information.

1.3. Route the top tether according to the child restraint instructions and the following instructions:

If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback.

for additional

If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback.

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If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether over the headrest or head restraint.

If the position you are using has a fixed headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.

1.4. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback latch (B).

1.5. Push rearward on the seatback until it locks into its upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is secured properly.

2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to the child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual.

2.1. Find the lower anchors for

the desired seating position.

2.2. Attach and tighten the lower

attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors.

Hummer H3 2010 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction iii

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Initial Drive Information

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Door Locks

Tailgate

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Safety Belt

Sensing System for Passenger Airbag

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Washer and Wiper Systems

Climate Controls

Transmission

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Navigation System

Cruise Control

Storage Compartments

Power Outlets

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control System (TCS)

Tire Pressure Monitor

Engine Oil Life System

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

Roadside Service

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

Keys

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation

Door Locks

Power Door Locks

Automatic Door Locks

Lockout Protection

Safety Locks

Doors

Tailgate

Vehicle Security

Anti-Theft Alarm System

Immobilizer

Immobilizer Operation (U.S.)

Immobilizer Operation (Canada)

Exterior Mirrors

Convex Mirrors

Power Mirrors

Folding Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

Windows

Power Windows

Sun Visors

Roof

Sunroof

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Front Seats

Seat Adjustment

Power Seat Adjustment

Lumbar Adjustment

Reclining Seatbacks

Heated Front Seats

Rear Seats