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Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier Opening the Spare Tire Carrier To open the spare tire carrier, do the following: 2. Lift up on the latch on the left side of the vehicle to release the spare tire carrier from the vehicle. The handle will stay in the raised position until the spare tire carrier is closed and latched properly. 1. Press the button on the pin (B), which is attached to the cable (A), to remove the pin from the latch nut (C). {CAUTION: If you drive with the spare tire carrier unlatched, you could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle. Make sure the carrier is secure before driving. 2-14

Section	Page
2006 HUMMER H2 BOOK TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Power Seats	8
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	9
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Heated Seats	12
	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	64
Where Are the Airbags?	66
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	68
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	69
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	69
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	69
Airbag Off Switch	71
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	75
Restraint System Check	75
Checking the Restraint Systems	75
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	76
Features and Controls	77
Keys	79
Remote Keyless Entry System	80
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	81
Doors and Locks	84
Door Locks	84
Power Door Locks	85
Delayed Locking	85
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	86
Rear Door Security Locks	86
Lockout Protection	86
Liftgate (SUV)	87
Midgate® (SUT)	88
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier	90
Windows	93
Power Windows	94
Sun Visors	97
Theft-Deterrent Systems	97
Content Theft-Deterrent	97
Passlock®	99
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	100
New Vehicle Break-In	100
Ignition Positions	100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	101
Starting the Engine	101
Engine Coolant Heater	102
Automatic Transmission Operation	103
Tow/Haul Mode	106
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive	106
Parking Brake	110
Shifting Into Park (P)	111
Shifting Out of Park (P)	112
Parking Over Things That Burn	113
Engine Exhaust	113
Running the Engine While Parked	114
Mirrors	115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	117
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	119
Outside Power Mirrors	121
Outside Convex Mirror	122
Outside Heated Mirrors	123
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist	123
OnStar® System	124
Universal Home Remote System	126
Universal Home Remote System Operation	126
Storage Areas	130
Glove Box	130
Center Overhead Console	130
Center Console Storage Area	130
Luggage Carrier	130
Rear Seat Armrest	134
Cargo Tie Downs (SUT)	134
All-Weather Cargo Area	134
Tonneau Cover (SUT)	136
Sunroof	137
Vehicle Personalization	139
Memory Seat	139
Instrument Panel	141
Instrument Panel Overview	144
Hazard Warning Flashers	146
Other Warning Devices	146
Horn	146
Tilt Wheel	146
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	147
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	148
Flash-to-Pass	148
Windshield Wipers	149
Windshield Washer	149
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (SUV)	150
Cruise Control	151
Exterior Lamps	154
Headlamps on Reminder	155
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	155
Automatic Headlamp System	156
Off-Road Lamps	157
Instrument Panel Brightness	157
Dome Lamps	158
Dome Lamp Override	158
Entry/Exit Lighting	158
Reading Lamps	158
Battery Run-Down Protection	158
Rear Vision Camera	158
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	161
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	162
Climate Controls	162
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	162
Outlet Adjustment	168
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	169
Instrument Panel Cluster	170
Speedometer and Odometer	171
Trip Odometer	171
Tachometer	171
Safety Belt Reminder Light	171
Airbag Readiness Light	172
Airbag Off Light	172
Charging System Light	174
Voltmeter Gage	174
Brake System Warning Light	175
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	176
Traction Off Light	176
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	177
Transmission Temperature Gage	177
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	179
Oil Pressure Gage	181
Security Light	182
Cruise Control Light	183
Highbeam On Light	183
Tow/Haul Mode Light	183
Fuel Gage	184
Low Fuel Warning Light	184
Driver Information Center (DIC)	185
DIC Operation and Displays	185
DIC Warnings and Messages	188
DIC Vehicle Customization	195
Audio System(s)	201
Setting the Time	202
Radio with Cassette and CD	203
Radio with Six-Disc CD	216
Navigation/Radio System	228
Rear Seat Entertainment System	228
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)	248
Theft-Deterrent Feature	249
Audio Steering Wheel Controls	250
Radio Reception	251
Care of the Cassette Tape Player	251
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	253
Care of the CD and DVD Player	253
Fixed Mast Antenna	254
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	254
Chime Level Adjustment	254
Driving Your Vehicle	255
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	256
Defensive Driving	256
Drunken Driving	257
Control of a Vehicle	259
Braking	260
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	261
Braking in Emergencies	262
Traction Control System (TCS)	263
Locking Rear Axle	264
Steering	265
Off-Road Recovery	267
Passing	267
Loss of Control	269
Off-Road Driving	270
Assist Steps	288
Driving at Night	292
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	293
City Driving	295
Freeway Driving	296
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	297
Highway Hypnosis	297
Hill and Mountain Roads	298
Winter Driving	300
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	304
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	304
Recovery Loops	305
First Aid Kit and Tool Kit	306
Front Mounted Receiver	307
Power Winch Platform	308
Loading Your Vehicle	309
Towing	313
Towing Your Vehicle	313
Recreational Vehicle Towing	314
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height	315
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System	316
Towing a Trailer	317
Trailer Recommendations	330
Service and Appearance Care	331
Service	333
Accessories and Modifications	333
California Proposition 65 Warning	333
Doing Your Own Service Work	334
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	335
Fuel	335
Gasoline Octane	335
Gasoline Specifications	335
California Fuel	336
Additives	336
Fuels in Foreign Countries	337
Filling the Tank	338
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	340
Checking Things Under the Hood	340
Hood Release	341
Engine Compartment Overview	342
Engine Oil	344
Engine Oil Life System	347
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	349
Automatic Transmission Fluid	352
Engine Coolant	354
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	356
Engine Overheating	357
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	358
Cooling System	359
Power Steering Fluid	363
Windshield Washer Fluid	364
Brakes	365
Battery	368
Jump Starting	369
Rear Axle	373
Four-Wheel Drive	374
Front Axle	375
Bulb Replacement	376
Halogen Bulbs	376
Headlamps	377
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	378
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	378
Roof Marker Lamps	379
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	380
Replacement Bulbs	381
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	382
Tires	383
Tire Sidewall Labeling	384
Tire Terminology and Definitions	387
Inflation - Tire Pressure	389
Tire Inspection and Rotation	391
When It Is Time for New Tires	392
Buying New Tires	393
Different Size Tires and Wheels	394
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	395
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	396
Wheel Replacement	396
Tire Chains	397
Accessory Inflator	398
If a Tire Goes Flat	399
Changing a Flat Tire	400
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (SUT)	401
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (SUV)	408
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire (SUT and SUV)	413
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUT)	426
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUV)	431
Spare Tire	435
Appearance Care	435
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	435
Fabric/Carpet	437
Leather	437
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	438
Wood Panels	438
Speaker Covers	438
Care of Safety Belts	438
Weatherstrips	438
Washing Your Vehicle	439
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	439
Finish Care	440
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	440
Aluminum Wheels	441
Tires	441
Sheet Metal Damage	442
Finish Damage	442
Underbody Maintenance	442
Chemical Paint Spotting	442
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	443
Vehicle Identification	444
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	444
Service Parts Identification Label	444
Electrical System	444
Add-On Electrical Equipment	444
Windshield Wiper Fuses	445
Power Windows and Other Power Options	445
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	445
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	446
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block	448
Underhood Fuse Block	449
Capacities and Specifications	454
Maintenance Schedule	455
Maintenance Schedule	456
Introduction	456
Maintenance Requirements	456
Your Vehicle and the Environment	456
Using the Maintenance Schedule	456
Scheduled Maintenance	458
Additional Required Services	460
Maintenance Footnotes	461
Owner Checks and Services	462
At Each Fuel Fill	462
At Least Once a Month	463
At Least Once a Year	464
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	466
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	468
Engine Drive Belt Routing	469
Maintenance Record	470
Customer Assistance and Information	473
Customer Assistance and Information	474
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	474
Online Owner Center	475
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	476
Customer Assistance Offices	476
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	477
Roadside Assistance Program	478
Courtesy Transportation	479
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	482
Collision Damage Repair	483
Reporting Safety Defects	486
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	486
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	487
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	487
Service Publications Ordering Information	487