2006 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..............................2-10
Lockout Protection........................................2-10
Liftgate (SUV)..............................................2-11
Midgate
®(SUT)............................................2-12
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier.............................2-14
Windows........................................................2-17
Power Windows............................................2-18
Sun Visors...................................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent Systems..................................2-21
Content Theft-Deterrent.................................2-21
Passlock
®....................................................2-23
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle................2-24
New Vehicle Break-In....................................2-24
Ignition Positions..........................................2-24
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)...................2-25Starting the Engine.......................................2-25
Engine Coolant Heater..................................2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation...................2-27
Tow/Haul Mode............................................2-30
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive............................2-30
Parking Brake..............................................2-34
Shifting Into Park (P).....................................2-35
Shifting Out of Park (P).................................2-36
Parking Over Things That Burn.......................2-37
Engine Exhaust............................................2-37
Running the Engine While Parked...................2-38
Mirrors...........................................................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®and Compass...............................2-39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®, Compass and Temperature
Display....................................................2-41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass...........................................2-43
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-45
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-46
Outside Heated Mirrors..................................2-47
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with
Curb View Assist.......................................2-47
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Liftgate (SUV)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate
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 liftgate
open or if electrical wiring or other cable
connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air
into your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-37.
To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the power
door lock switches or the remote keyless entry (RKE)
transmitter.To open the liftgate, do the following:
1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way. See
“Opening the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-14.
2. Pull the handle located in the center of the door.
To close the liftgate, do the following:
1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place. See
“Closing the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-14.
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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 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-37.
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”
underPower Windows on page 2-18.
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 2-25for more information.
To lower the midgate
®, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. See60/40 Split Bench
Seat on page 1-6. The front seats may have to be
moved forward slightly.
2.
K(Midgate®Window):Press the bottom part of
this switch to lower the midgate®window. See
Instrument 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 2-18.
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Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier
Opening the Spare Tire Carrier
To open the spare tire carrier, do the following:
1. Press the button on the pin (B), which is attached to
the cable (A), to remove the pin from the latch
nut (C).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.
{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.
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3. Swing the spare tire carrier to the side.
Opening the Tailgate
Lift the release handle while pulling the tailgate
toward you. SUT Model Spare Tire Carrier shown,
SUV Model similar
2-15

Closing the Spare Tire Carrier
To close the spare tire carrier, do the following:
1. Swing the tailgate up until it latches rmly
into place.
{CAUTION:
The spare tire carrier must be secured so that
it does not strike and injure someone. Always
close it into the latch forcefully. Make sure that
the release handle is fully closed (down) and
that the cable is attached.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place until it
latches, by closing it into the latch forcefully. The
spare tire carrier is latched properly when the latch
handle has lowered to the closed position.3. Reinstall the cable (A) by pushing in the button on
the pin (B) and inserting the pin into the latch bolt
nut (C).
4. Pull on the spare tire carrier to make sure it is
rmly latched.
2-16

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 2-54.
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. The drain grates can be removed by
using a at-head screwdriver to clear any debris that
has accumulated in the drain.
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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 closed.
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