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Instrument Panel 3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to indicate at a glance how the vehicle is running. It tells how fast the vehicle is going, about how much fuel is being used, and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States 3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission version shown, 5.3L V8, Canada and Manual Transmission similar

Section	Page
2009 HUMMER H3/H3T BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint System	5
Head Restraints	6
Head Restraints	6
Front Seats	7
Manual Seats	7
Power Seats	7
Manual Lumbar	8
Power Lumbar	8
Heated Seats	8
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Rear Seats	11
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	60
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	62
Restraint System Check	64
Checking the Restraint Systems	64
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	64
Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Keys	68
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	69
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	70
Doors and Locks	71
Door Locks	71
Power Door Locks	72
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	72
Rear Door Security Locks	72
Lockout Protection	73
Tailgate	73
Swing-gate	75
Windows	75
Windows	75
Power Windows	76
Sun Visors	77
Theft-Deterrent Systems	77
Theft-Deterrent Systems	77
Content Theft-Deterrent	77
Passlock® (U.S. Only)	78
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer	79
PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation (Canada Only)	80
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	81
New Vehicle Break-In	81
Ignition Positions	82
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	83
Starting the Engine	83
Engine Coolant Heater	85
Automatic Transmission Operation	85
Manual Transmission Operation	88
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive	90
Parking Brake	94
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	95
Shifting Out of Park (Automatic Transmission)	96
Parking the Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	97
Parking Over Things That Burn	97
Engine Exhaust	97
Running the Vehicle While Parked	98
Mirrors	99
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	99
Compass	100
Outside Power Mirrors	101
Outside Convex Mirror	101
Object Detection Systems	102
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	102
OnStar® System	105
OnStar® System	105
Universal Home Remote System	108
Universal Home Remote System	108
Universal Home Remote System Operation	109
Storage Areas	113
Glove Box	113
Cupholders	113
Front Seat Storage Net	113
Center Console Storage	113
Luggage Carrier	114
Rear Storage Area	115
Convenience Net	115
Cargo Cover (H3)	115
Cargo Tie Downs	115
Cargo Management System (H3T)	115
Sunroof	116
Sunroof	116
Instrument Panel	119
Instrument Panel Overview	122
Instrument Panel Overview	122
Hazard Warning Flashers	123
Horn	123
Tilt Wheel	124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	124
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	124
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	125
Flash-to-Pass	125
Windshield Wipers	125
Windshield Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	126
Cruise Control	127
Exterior Lamps	129
Headlamps on Reminder	131
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	131
Automatic Headlamp System	132
Off-Road Lamps	132
Fog Lamps	133
Instrument Panel Brightness	133
Dome Lamp	134
Dome Lamp Override	134
Exit Lighting	134
Reading Lamps	134
Electric Power Management	135
Battery Run-Down Protection	135
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	136
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	136
Climate Controls	137
Climate Control System	137
Outlet Adjustment	139
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	140
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	140
Instrument Panel Cluster	141
Speedometer and Odometer	142
Trip Odometer	142
Tachometer	142
Safety Belt Reminders	142
Airbag Readiness Light	143
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	144
Charging System Light	145
Up-Shift Light	145
Brake System Warning Light	145
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	146
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	147
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	147
Tire Pressure Light	148
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	148
Oil Pressure Light	150
Security Light	151
Cruise Control Light	151
Highbeam On Light	151
Fuel Gage	151
Driver Information Center (DIC)	152
Driver Information Center (DIC)	152
DIC Operation and Displays	152
DIC Warnings and Messages	155
Audio System(s)	159
Audio System(s)	159
Setting the Clock	159
Radio(s)	160
XM Radio Messages	169
Navigation/Radio System	170
Bluetooth®	170
Theft-Deterrent Feature	180
Radio Reception	180
Fixed Mast Antenna	181
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	181
Driving Your Vehicle	183
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle	183
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	183
Defensive Driving	184
Drunk Driving	184
Control of a Vehicle	185
Braking	185
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	187
Braking in Emergencies	188
StabiliTrak® System	188
Traction Control System (TCS)	189
Locking Rear Axle	190
Locking Front Axle	191
Steering	192
Off-Road Recovery	193
Passing	194
Loss of Control	194
Off-Road Driving	195
Assist Steps	210
Driving at Night	210
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	211
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	212
Highway Hypnosis	212
Hill and Mountain Roads	212
Winter Driving	213
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	215
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	216
Recovery Loops	216
Loading the Vehicle	217
Truck-Camper Loading Information	221
Towing	222
Towing Your Vehicle	222
Recreational Vehicle Towing	222
Towing a Trailer	224
Trailer Recommendations	235
Service and Appearance Care	237
Service	239
Service	239
Accessories and Modifications	239
California Proposition 65 Warning	240
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	240
Doing Your Own Service Work	240
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle	241
Fuel	241
Fuel	241
Gasoline Octane	241
Gasoline Specifications	241
California Fuel	241
Additives	242
Fuels in Foreign Countries	243
Filling the Tank	243
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	244
Checking Things Under the Hood	245
Checking Things Under the Hood	245
Hood Release	245
Engine Compartment Overview	246
Engine Oil	249
Engine Oil Life System	251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	253
Automatic Transmission Fluid	254
Manual Transmission Fluid	256
Hydraulic Clutch	257
Cooling System	258
Engine Coolant	259
Engine Overheating	263
Engine Fan Noise	264
Power Steering Fluid	265
Windshield Washer Fluid	266
Brakes	266
Battery	269
Jump Starting	270
Rear Axle	274
Rear Axle	274
Four-Wheel Drive	274
Four-Wheel Drive	274
Front Axle	275
Front Axle	275
Headlamp Aiming	275
Headlamp Aiming	275
Bulb Replacement	277
Bulb Replacement	277
Halogen Bulbs	277
Headlamps	277
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3)	278
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps (H3T)	278
License Plate Lamp	279
Replacement Bulbs	279
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	280
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	280
Tires	280
Tires	280
Tire Sidewall Labeling	281
Tire Terminology and Definitions	284
Inflation - Tire Pressure	287
Tire Pressure Monitor System	288
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	290
Tire Inspection and Rotation	293
When It Is Time for New Tires	294
Buying New Tires	295
Different Size Tires and Wheels	297
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	298
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	299
Wheel Replacement	300
Tire Chains	301
If a Tire Goes Flat	302
Changing a Flat Tire	302
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (H3)	304
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (H3T)	305
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	308
Secondary Latch System (H3T)	312
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3)	314
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (H3T)	316
Spare Tire	318
Appearance Care	319
Interior Cleaning	319
Fabric/Carpet	320
Leather	321
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	321
Care of Safety Belts	321
Weatherstrips	322
Washing Your Vehicle	322
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	322
Finish Care	322
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	323
Aluminum or Chrome?Plated Wheels and Trim	324
Tires	325
Sheet Metal Damage	325
Finish Damage	325
Underbody Maintenance	325
Chemical Paint Spotting	326
Vehicle Identification	326
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	326
Service Parts Identification Label	326
Electrical System	327
Add-On Electrical Equipment	327
Windshield Wiper Fuses	327
Power Windows and Other Power Options	327
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	327
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	328
Capacities and Specifications	332
Capacities and Specifications	332
Maintenance Schedule	335
Maintenance Schedule	335
Introduction	335
Maintenance Requirements	336
Your Vehicle and the Environment	336
Using the Maintenance Schedule	336
Scheduled Maintenance	338
Additional Required Services	340
Maintenance Footnotes	341
Owner Checks and Services	343
At Each Fuel Fill	343
At Least Once a Month	343
At Least Once a Year	344
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	346
Maintenance Replacement Parts	348
Engine Drive Belt Routing	349
Maintenance Record	350
Customer Assistance Information	353
Customer Assistance and Information	353
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	353
Online Owner Center	355
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	356
Customer Assistance Offices	356
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	357
Roadside Service	358
Scheduling Service Appointments	361
Courtesy Transportation	361
Collision Damage Repair	363
Reporting Safety Defects	366
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	366
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	366
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	367
Service Publications Ordering Information	367
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	368
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	368
Event Data Recorders	368
OnStar®	369
Navigation System	369
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	369