Section |
Page |
2003 HUMMER H2 Owner's Manual |
1 |
Table of Contents |
2 |
Copyright General Motors Corporation 2002 |
3 |
How to Use this Manual |
4 |
Safety Warnings and Symbols |
4 |
Vehicle Damage Warnings |
5 |
Vehicle Symbols |
5 |
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems |
7 |
Seats and Seat Controls |
8 |
Power Seats |
8 |
Power Lumbar Control |
9 |
Memory Seat |
9 |
Easy Exit Seat |
11 |
Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) |
11 |
Reclining Front Seatbacks |
12 |
Head Restraints |
13 |
Rear Seats |
14 |
|
60 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
62 |
Top Strap |
63 |
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
65 |
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System |
67 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position |
68 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position |
71 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
73 |
Older Children |
78 |
Safety Belt Extender |
81 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
81 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
82 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
83 |
Windows |
84 |
Power Windows |
85 |
Express-Down Window |
85 |
Lockout Switch |
85 |
Keys |
86 |
Door Locks |
88 |
Power Door Locks |
89 |
Lockout Prevention |
89 |
Programmable Automatic Door Locks |
90 |
Programmable Locking Feature |
90 |
Programmable Unlocking Feature |
91 |
Delayed Locking |
92 |
Rear Door Security Locks |
92 |
Keyless Entry System |
93 |
Operation |
94 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
95 |
Battery Replacement |
96 |
Liftgate |
97 |
Theft |
98 |
Key in the Ignition |
98 |
Parking at Night |
98 |
Parking Lots |
98 |
Content Theft-Deterrent |
99 |
Testing the Alarm |
100 |
Passlock |
101 |
New Vehicle "Break-In" |
101 |
Ignition Positions |
102 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
102 |
Starting Your Engine |
103 |
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) |
104 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
104 |
Automatic Transmission Operation |
106 |
Shift Lock Release |
109 |
Tow/Haul Mode |
109 |
All-Wheel Drive |
110 |
Transfer Case Buttons |
110 |
Shifting to 4HI or 4HI Lock |
112 |
Shifting to 4LO Lock |
112 |
Shifting Out of 4LO Lock |
112 |
Shifting to NEUTRAL |
113 |
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL |
113 |
Parking Brake |
114 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
115 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
116 |
Torque Lock |
117 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
117 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
118 |
Engine Exhaust |
118 |
Running Your Engine While You're Parked |
119 |
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System (If Equipped) |
120 |
Overload and Overheat Protection |
121 |
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height (If Equipped) |
121 |
Locking Rear Axle |
123 |
Tilt Wheel |
124 |
Horn |
124 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
124 |
Turn and Lane Change Signals |
125 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
125 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
125 |
Flash-to-Pass Feature |
126 |
Windshield Wipers |
126 |
Windshield Washer |
127 |
Rear Window Washer/Wiper |
127 |
Cruise Control |
128 |
Setting Cruise Control |
129 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
129 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
130 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
130 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
130 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
130 |
Ending Cruise Control |
130 |
Erasing Speed Memory |
130 |
Exterior Lamps |
131 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
132 |
Lamps On Reminder |
132 |
Daytime Running Lamps |
132 |
Off-Road Lamps (If Equipped) |
133 |
Interior Lamps |
133 |
Instrument Panel Brightness Control |
133 |
Exit Lighting |
133 |
Front Reading Lamps |
134 |
Dome Lamps |
134 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
134 |
Mirrors |
135 |
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display |
135 |
Temperature and Compass Display |
135 |
Electrochromic Mirror Operation |
136 |
Compass Variance |
136 |
Compass Calibration |
137 |
Cleaning the Mirror |
137 |
Power Outside Rearview Mirrors |
138 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
138 |
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors |
138 |
Electrochromic Rearview Outside Mirror with Curb View Assist |
139 |
Storage Compartments |
139 |
Glove Box |
139 |
Overhead Console |
140 |
Center Console Storage Area |
140 |
Rear Armrest/Cupholders |
141 |
First Aid Kit (If Equipped) |
141 |
Tool Kit (If Equipped) |
141 |
Cargo Tie Downs |
141 |
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) |
142 |
Adjusting the Crossrails |
142 |
Stop Tabs |
143 |
Crossrail Channels |
144 |
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter |
145 |
Sun Visors |
145 |
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors |
145 |
Accessory Inflator (If Equipped) |
146 |
Accessory Power Outlets |
147 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
148 |
OnStar Services |
149 |
OnStar System Limitations |
151 |
OnStar Steering Wheel Control |
151 |
Sunroof (Option) |
152 |
Vent Position |
152 |
HomeLink Transmitter |
153 |
Programming HomeLink |
154 |
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming |
156 |
Using HomeLink |
156 |
Erasing HomeLink Buttons |
156 |
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button |
157 |
Resetting Defaults |
157 |
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System |
158 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
160 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
161 |
Tachometer |
161 |
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators |
162 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
162 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
163 |
Air Bag Off Light |
164 |
Charging System Indicator Light |
165 |
Voltmeter |
166 |
Brake System Warning Light |
166 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
168 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
168 |
Transmission Temperature Gage |
169 |
TRAC OFF Light |
170 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) |
171 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
172 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
172 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
173 |
Oil Pressure Gage |
174 |
Security Light |
175 |
Cruise Light |
175 |
Tow/Haul Light |
175 |
Fuel Gage |
176 |
Low Fuel Light |
176 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
177 |
DIC Operation and Displays |
177 |
Trip Information Button |
178 |
Personal Trip |
178 |
Business Trip |
178 |
Season Odometer |
179 |
Hourmeter |
179 |
Annual Log |
179 |
Timer |
179 |
Fuel Information Button |
180 |
Fuel Range |
180 |
Average Fuel Economy |
180 |
Instant Fuel Economy |
180 |
GM Oil Life System_ |
180 |
Personalization Button |
181 |
Alarm Warning Type |
181 |
Automatic Locking |
182 |
Automatic Unlocking |
182 |
Seat Position Recall |
183 |
Perimeter Lighting |
183 |
Remote Lock Feedback |
184 |
Remote Unlock Feedback |
184 |
Headlamps on at Exit |
185 |
Curb View Assist |
185 |
Easy Exit Seat |
186 |
Display Units (ENG/MET) |
186 |
Display Language |
187 |
Select Button |
187 |
DIC Warnings and Messages |
188 |
CHANGE ENGINE OIL |
188 |
OIL LIFE RESET |
188 |
LOW COOLANT LEVEL |
188 |
ENGINE COOLANT HOT |
188 |
ENGINE OVERHEATED |
188 |
OIL PRESSURE LOW |
188 |
REDUCED ENGINE POWER |
189 |
BATTERY NOT CHARGING |
189 |
SERVICE AIR BAG |
189 |
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM |
189 |
SERVICE 4WD |
189 |
SERVICE AIR SUSPENSION |
189 |
TURN SIGNAL ON |
190 |
REAR ACCESS OPEN |
190 |
FUEL LEVEL LOW |
190 |
CHECK ENG OIL LEVEL |
190 |
CHECK WASHER FLUID |
190 |
TRACTION ACTIVE |
190 |
TRANSMISSION HOT |
191 |
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE |
191 |
ICE POSSIBLE |
192 |
DRIVER DOOR AJAR |
192 |
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR |
192 |
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR |
192 |
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR |
192 |
RKE # BATTERY LOW |
192 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
193 |
Comfort Controls |
194 |
Comfort Controls Personalization |
194 |
Automatic Dual Zone Comfort Control System |
194 |
Driver's Side Temperature Knob |
195 |
Passenger's Side Temperature Knob |
195 |
Display |
196 |
Manual Operation |
196 |
Automatic Operation |
198 |
Air Conditioning |
198 |
Heating |
199 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
199 |
Rear Window Defogger |
200 |
Ventilation System |
201 |
Ventilation Tips |
201 |
Audio Systems |
202 |
Setting the Time |
202 |
AM-FM with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (Bose) |
203 |
Playing the Radio |
203 |
Finding a Station |
203 |
Setting Preset Stations |
204 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
204 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
205 |
Using RDS |
206 |
Finding RDS Stations |
206 |
Setting Preset PTY Stations |
207 |
RDS Messages |
207 |
Radio Messages |
208 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
208 |
Cassette Tape Messages |
210 |
CD Adapter Kits |
211 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
211 |
Compact Disc Messages |
213 |
AM-FM Radio with Six-Disc Compact Disc Player with Equalization and Radio Data System (RDS) (Bose) (If Equipped) |
213 |
Playing the Radio |
213 |
Finding a Station |
214 |
Setting Preset Stations |
214 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
215 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
216 |
Using RDS |
216 |
Finding a PTY Station |
217 |
Setting PTY Preset Stations |
217 |
RDS Messages |
218 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
218 |
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc |
219 |
Using Song List Mode |
221 |
Compact Disc Messages |
223 |
Rear Seat Audio |
223 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature RDS Radios |
224 |
Audio Steering Wheel Controls |
225 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
226 |
AM |
226 |
FM Stereo |
226 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
226 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
227 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
228 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
228 |
Roof Mast Antenna |
228 |
Chime Level Adjustment |
228 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
229 |
Defensive Driving |
230 |
Drunken Driving |
231 |
Control of a Vehicle |
234 |
Braking |
234 |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
235 |
Using Anti-Lock |
237 |
Braking in Emergencies |
237 |
Traction Control System (TCS) |
237 |
Steering |
239 |
Power Steering |
239 |
Steering Tips |
239 |
Driving on Curves |
239 |
Steering in Emergencies |
240 |
Off-Road Recovery |
241 |
Passing |
241 |
Loss of Control |
243 |
Skidding |
243 |
Off-Road Driving |
244 |
Before You Go Off-Roading |
244 |
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving |
245 |
Environmental Concerns |
246 |
Traveling to Remote Areas |
246 |
High Mobility Characteristics |
247 |
Brake and Throttle Modulation for Enhanced Mobility |
250 |
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving |
252 |
Scanning the Terrain |
253 |
Crossing Obstacles |
254 |
Driving on Off-Road Hills |
255 |
Approaching a Hill |
256 |
Driving Uphill |
257 |
Driving Downhill |
260 |
Driving Across an Incline |
262 |
Stalling on an Incline |
263 |
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice |
264 |
Driving in Water |
265 |
After Off-Road Driving |
266 |
Driving at Night |
266 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
268 |
Hydroplaning |
269 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
270 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
270 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
270 |
City Driving |
271 |
Freeway Driving |
272 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
274 |
Highway Hypnosis |
275 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
276 |
Winter Driving |
278 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
279 |
If You're Caught in a Blizzard |
280 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
282 |
Dinghy Towing |
282 |
Dolly Towing |
283 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
284 |
Add-On Equipment |
286 |
Trailer Recommendations |
286 |
Towing a Trailer |
287 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
288 |
Tow/Haul Mode |
288 |
Weight of the Trailer |
290 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
290 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires |
291 |
Hitches |
291 |
Safety Chains |
292 |
Trailer Brakes |
292 |
Driving with a Trailer |
293 |
Following Distance |
294 |
Passing |
294 |
Backing Up |
294 |
Making Turns |
294 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
295 |
Driving On Grades |
295 |
Parking on Hills |
296 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
297 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
297 |
Trailer Wiring Harness |
297 |
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package |
297 |
Front Receiver |
298 |
Receiver Extension (If Equipped) |
299 |
Power Winch Platform (If Equipped) |
300 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
303 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
304 |
Other Warning Devices |
304 |
Jump Starting |
305 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
311 |
Engine Overheating |
311 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode |
311 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
312 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
313 |
Cooling System |
314 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank |
316 |
Engine Fan Noise |
320 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
320 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
321 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
322 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
325 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
330 |
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
332 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
333 |
Using the Recovery Loops |
333 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
335 |
Service |
336 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
336 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
337 |
Fuel |
337 |
Gasoline Octane |
337 |
Gasoline Specifications |
338 |
California Fuel |
338 |
Additives |
338 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
339 |
Filling Your Tank |
340 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
342 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
342 |
Hood Release |
343 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
345 |
Engine Oil |
346 |
Checking Engine Oil |
346 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
347 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
348 |
Engine Oil Additives |
349 |
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) |
349 |
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message |
350 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
350 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
351 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
353 |
When to Check and Change |
353 |
How to Check |
353 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
354 |
How to Add Fluid |
355 |
Rear Axle |
356 |
When to Check Lubricant |
356 |
How to Check Lubricant |
356 |
What to Use |
356 |
All-Wheel Drive |
357 |
Transfer Case |
357 |
When to Check Lubricant |
357 |
How to Check Lubricant |
357 |
What to Use |
357 |
Front Axle |
358 |
When to Check Lubricant |
358 |
How to Check Lubricant |
358 |
What to Use |
358 |
Engine Coolant |
359 |
What to Use |
360 |
Checking Coolant |
361 |
Adding Coolant |
361 |
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap |
362 |
Power Steering Fluid |
362 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
362 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
362 |
What to Use |
362 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
363 |
What to Use |
363 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
363 |
Brakes |
364 |
Brake Fluid |
364 |
Checking Brake Fluid |
365 |
What to Add |
365 |
Brake Wear |
366 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
366 |
Brake Adjustment |
366 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
367 |
Battery |
367 |
Vehicle Storage |
367 |
Bulb Replacement |
368 |
Halogen Bulbs |
368 |
Headlamps |
368 |
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp |
369 |
Daytime Running Lamp |
370 |
Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) |
370 |
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lamps |
370 |
Taillamps |
371 |
Corner Roof Marker Lamps |
372 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
374 |
Tires |
375 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
376 |
When to Check |
376 |
How to Check |
376 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
377 |
When It's Time for New Tires |
378 |
Buying New Tires |
378 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
379 |
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A |
379 |
Treadwear |
380 |
Traction -- AA, A, B, C |
380 |
Temperature -- A, B, C |
380 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
381 |
Wheel Replacement |
381 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
382 |
Tire Chains |
382 |
Appearance Care |
383 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
383 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
383 |
Using Cleaner on Fabric |
384 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
384 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
385 |
Cleaning Leather |
385 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
385 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
385 |
Cleaning Speaker Covers |
385 |
Care of Safety Belts |
386 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
386 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades |
387 |
Weatherstrips |
387 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
387 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
387 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
388 |
Finish Care |
388 |
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts |
389 |
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels |
389 |
Cleaning Tires |
389 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
389 |
Finish Damage |
390 |
Underbody Maintenance |
390 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
390 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
391 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
392 |
Engine Identification |
392 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
392 |
Electrical System |
393 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
393 |
Windshield Wipers |
393 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
393 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
393 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
394 |
Center Instrument Panel Utility Block |
396 |
Underhood Fuse Block |
397 |
Replacement Bulbs |
402 |
Capacities and Specifications |
402 |
Wheels and Tires |
402 |
Capacities |
402 |
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity |
403 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
403 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
404 |
Introduction |
405 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
405 |
Maintenance Requirements |
405 |
How This Section is Organized |
406 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
407 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
407 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
408 |
Footnotes |
408 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
409 |
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance |
409 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
419 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
419 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
419 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
419 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
419 |
At Least Once a Month |
419 |
Tire Inflation Check |
419 |
Cassette Deck Service |
419 |
At Least Twice a Year |
420 |
Restraint System Check |
420 |
Wiper Blade Check |
420 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
420 |
Automatic Transmission Check |
420 |
At Least Once a Year |
420 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
420 |
Body Lubrication Service |
420 |
Starter Switch Check |
421 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check |
421 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
422 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
422 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
422 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
423 |
Steering and Suspension Inspection |
423 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
423 |
Fuel System Inspection |
423 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
423 |
Transfer Case and Front Axle (All-Wheel Drive) Inspection |
424 |
Brake System Inspection |
424 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
425 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
427 |
Maintenance Record |
427 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
430 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
431 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
432 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
433 |
United States |
433 |
Canada |
433 |
All Overseas Locations |
433 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
433 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
434 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
434 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
436 |
Courtesy Transportation |
436 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
436 |
Transportation Options |
437 |
Shuttle Service |
437 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
437 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
437 |
Additional Program Information |
438 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
438 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
439 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
439 |
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION |
440 |
Service Manuals |
440 |
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual |
440 |
Service Bulletins |
440 |
Owner's Information |
440 |