2005 HUMMER H2 tailgate

Keys...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System.........................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation...........2-5
Doors and Locks.............................................2-8
Door Locks....................................................2-8
Power Door Locks..........................................2-9
Delayed Locking.............................................2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks..............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks..............................2-12
Lockout Protection........................................2-13
Liftgate (SUV)..............................................2-13
Midgate (SUT)..............................................2-14
Tailgate (SUT)..............................................2-16
Windows........................................................2-18
Power Windows............................................2-19
Sun Visors...................................................2-22
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-22
Passlock
®....................................................2-24
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-25
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-25
Ignition Positions..........................................2-25
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-26Starting Your Engine.....................................2-26
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-27
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-28
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-31
All-Wheel Drive............................................2-32
Parking Brake..............................................2-36
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-37
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-38
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-38
Engine Exhaust............................................2-39
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked. . . .2-40
Mirrors...........................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-43
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-46
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-47
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-47
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb
View Assist..............................................2-48
OnStar
®System.............................................2-48
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Midgate (SUT)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo
area covered and the tailgate and the midgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can not see or
smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death. If you must drive with the cargo
covers on and the tailgate and midgate open
or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the midgate:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed on the setting
that brings in outside air. This will force
outside air into your vehicle. SeeDual
Automatic Climate Control System on
page 3-19.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-39.The midgate allows you to extend the length of your
vehicle’s cargo area into the cab.
Lowering the Midgate
The midgate window must be completely lowered for
the midgate to be lowered. See ”Midgate Window” under
Power Windows on page 2-19.
Both the midgate and the midgate window can be
lowered while the ignition is in either RUN or
ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) mode. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on
page 2-26for more information.
To lower the midgate, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. See60/40 Split Bench
Seat on page 1-7. The front seats may have to be
moved forward slightly.
2.
K: Press the bottom part of this switch to
lower the midgate window. SeeInstrument
Panel Overview on page 3-4for the location of this
switch. The window can also be operated using
the global express-down button. See “Global Glass
Feature” underPower Windows on page 2-19.
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Tailgate (SUT)
{CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.Before you can open the tailgate, you must rst move
the spare tire carrier out of the way. To do this,
follow these steps:
1. Lift the latch located on the left side of the tire
carrier to release it.
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2. Swing the tire carrier to the side. 3. Open the tailgate by lifting the release handle while
pulling the tailgate toward you.
To close the tailgate, do the following:
1. Swing the tailgate up until it latches rmly into
place.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place until it
latches.
3. Pull on the spare tire carrier to make sure it is rmly
latched.
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Removal and Cleaning
To ensure that the water management system performs
properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover
system are fully closed and that each element of
the water management system is clean and not blocked
with debris. Follow the instruction given next in this
section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item
of the water management system.
Side Rail Channels
The side rail channels are located on top of both sides
of the roof and the cargo area. You may want to
ush them out with clean water if you notice any debris
collecting inside of them.
When loading cargo into the cargo area, be careful not
to damage the rails.
For more information on this feature seeLuggage
Carrier on page 2-55
Cargo Area Floor Drains
Your vehicle also has four cargo-area oor drains (a)
located under the cargo mat, if equipped, near the sides
of the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned
periodically to allow water to exit the cargo area.
The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can ush
the drains through the cutouts, but if the cargo area
is extremely dirty you can lift up the edges of the cargo
oor mat or take the whole mat out and ush the
drains with water.
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Tonneau Cover (SUT)
{CAUTION:
If you remove the tonneau cover, do not store it
in the vehicle without securing it to the vehicle.
An improperly stored tonneau cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. When you put the cover back on,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
Your vehicle may have a hard tonneau cover, you can
use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle.
Your tonneau cover will have two lock cylinders on it.
One lock cylinder is to secure the cover closed and
the other lock cylinder will allow you to secure the
tailgate close.
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Choose one of the available options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks, seeProgrammable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10.
Door Lock Delay
If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still
program the delayed locking feature. SeeDelayed
Locking on page 2-9for more information.
When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the remote keyless entry transmitter and a door or
the liftgate is open, the delayed locking feature will delay
locking the doors and tailgate until ve seconds after
the last door is closed.
Press the personalization button until DOOR LOCK
DELAY appears in the display. To select your
personalization for delayed locking, press the select
button while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed on the
DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
DOOR LOCK DELAY: OFF (default):The doors will
lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or
the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.DOOR LOCK DELAY: ON:The doors will not lock until
ve seconds after the last door or the liftgate is closed.
You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed
locking feature is in use. You can temporarily override
delayed locking by pressing the lock button on the door or
the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time.
Choose one of the available options and press the
personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to
select it and move on to the next feature. For more
information on automatic door locks, seeProgrammable
Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10.
This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition.
Lock Feedback
Press the personalization button until LOCK FEEDBACK
appears in the display. To select your personalization
for the feedback you receive when locking the
vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter, press
the select button while LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed
on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through
the following choices:
LOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH (default):The parking
lamps will ash each time you press the button with the
lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter
and the horn will chirp the second time you press the
lock button.
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2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
it from the lamp housing.
3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket.
4. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
5. Place the hook end of the lamp in place on one
side and push the other end of the lamp down
until it locks in place.
Taillamps
A. Stoplamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-Up Lamp
1. Open the liftgate or tailgate.
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