2007 HUMMER H2 tires

Bulb Replacement
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
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Tires
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Appearance Care
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Vehicle Identication
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Electrical System
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Capacities and Specications
................ 512Maintenance Schedule
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Maintenance Schedule
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Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Assistance and
Information
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Reporting Safety Defects
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Index
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FIRST (1):This position reduces vehicle speed
even more than SECOND (2) without using
your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or
in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in
FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the
transmission will not shift into rst gear until the
vehicle is going slowly enough.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the
vehicle in one place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage the
transmission. The repair will not be covered by
your warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin
the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the
brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
On cold days, approximately 32°F (0°C) or colder,
your transmission is designed to shift differently
until the engine reaches normal operating
temperature. This is intended to improve heater
performance.Tow/Haul Mode
Your vehicle is equipped
with a tow/haul mode.
The button is located on
the instrument panel
to the right of the
steering wheel.
You can use this feature to assist when towing or
hauling a heavy load. See “Tow/Haul Mode”
underTowing a Trailer on page 374for more
information.
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Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive
The transfer case on your Full-Time Four-Wheel
Drive vehicle is designed to constantly send
your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for
extra traction. To get the most out of Full-Time
Four-Wheel Drive, you must be familiar with
its operation.
Notice:Driving on pavement in Four-Wheel
High Lock or Four Wheel Low Lock for
extended periods may cause premature wear
on your vehicle’s powertrain and tires. Do
not drive in Four-Wheel High Lock or
Four-Wheel Low Lock on pavement for
extended periods.
Transfer Case Buttons
The transfer case
buttons are located to
the right of the
instrument panel cluster.
Use these switches to
shift into and out of
the different Full-Time
Four-Wheel
Drive modes.
The transfer case is a part of the Full-Time
Four-Wheel Drive system and allows the following
four different modes of operation:
4
m(Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive):This setting
is used for driving in most street and highway
situations. You can also use this setting for light or
variable off-road conditions.
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Check Engine Light
Your vehicle has a
computer which
monitors operation
of the fuel, ignition,
and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended
to assure that emissions are at acceptable
levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce
a cleaner environment. The check engine light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and
service is required. Malfunctions often will be
indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage
to your vehicle. This system is also designed to
assist your service technician in correctly
diagnosing any malfunction.Notice:If you keep driving your vehicle with
this light on, after awhile, your emission
controls may not work as well, your fuel
economy may not be as good, and your engine
may not run as smoothly. This could lead to
costly repairs that may not be covered by your
warranty.
Notice:Modications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system
of your vehicle or the replacement of the
original tires with other than those of the same
Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect
your vehicle’s emission controls and may
cause this light to come on. Modications to
these systems could lead to costly repairs not
covered by your warranty. This may also
result in a failure to pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 392.
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Control of a Vehicle
You have three systems that make your vehicle go
where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the
steering, and the accelerator. All three systems
have to do their work at the places where the tires
meet the road.
Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or
ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems
than the tires and road can provide. That means
you can lose control of your vehicle. SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 309.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 392.
Braking
SeeBrake System Warning Light on page 211.
Braking action involves perception time and
reaction time.
First, you have to decide to push on the brake
pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to
bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time.
Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a
second. But that is only an average. It might be less
with one driver and as long as two or three seconds
or more with another. Age, physical condition,
alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.
So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in
three-fourths of a second, a vehicle moving at
60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That
could be a lot of distance in an emergency, so
keeping enough space between your vehicle and
others is important.
And, of course, actual stopping distances vary
greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is
pavement or gravel; the condition of the road,
whether it is wet, dry, or icy; tire tread; the
condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle;
and the amount of brake force applied.
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Locking Rear Axle
The locking rear axle can give your vehicle
additional traction from the rear wheels when
traveling in off-road situations such as mud, snow,
sand, steep hills and uneven terrain.
The button used to turn
this feature on or off is
located above the
transfer case buttons
to the right of the
steering wheel.
To lock the rear axle, do the following:
1. Place the transfer case in the Four-Wheel-Low
Lock mode. This is the only mode which will
allow the rear axle to lock. SeeFull-Time
Four-Wheel Drive on page 128for more
information regarding the transfer case and
Four-Wheel-Low-Lock mode.
2. Press the button with the vehicle stopped or
moving less than 2 mph (3 km/h).You must wait for the light in the button to stop
ashing and remain illuminated before the
rear axle is locked.
Notice:If you try to lock the rear axle while
your vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning,
you could damage your vehicle’s drivetrain.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always lock the rear axle before
attempting situations and/or navigating terrain
which could possibly cause the vehicle to
become stuck.
The locking rear axle will be disengaged when the
vehicle’s speed is greater than 20 mph (32 km/h), if
the vehicle’s battery is low and/or the transfer case
is shifted out of Four-Wheel-Low-Lock mode.
Notice:If you lock the rear axle while driving
on pavement, you could damage your
vehicle’s drivetrain. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Do not use the
locking rear axle on pavement. If you need
four-wheel drive when traveling on pavement,
use only 4HI.
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Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the
engine stops or the system is not functioning,
you can steer but it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents
mentioned on the news happen on curves.
Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is
subject to the same laws of physics when driving on
curves. The traction of the tires against the road
surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change
its path when you turn the front wheels. If there is
no traction, inertia will keep the vehicle going in the
same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a
vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on
the condition of your tires and the road surface,
the angle at which the curve is banked, and your
speed. While you are in a curve, speed is the
one factor you can control.Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.
Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control
systems — steering and acceleration — have to
do their work where the tires meet the road.
Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too
much of those places. You can lose control.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 309.
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease
up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the
way you want it to go, and slow down.
Speed limit signs near curves warn that you
should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted
speeds are based on good weather and road
conditions. Under less favorable conditions you will
want to go slower.
If you need to reduce your speed as you approach
a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while
your front wheels are straight ahead.
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive”
through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady
speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of
the curve, and then accelerate gently into
the straightaway.
Adding non-GM accessories can affect your
vehicle’s performance. SeeAccessories and
Modications on page 392.
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Loss of Control
Let us review what driving experts say about what
happens when the three control systems — brakes,
steering, and acceleration — do not have enough
friction where the tires meet the road to do what the
driver has asked.
In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to
steer and constantly seek an escape route or
area of less danger.
Skidding
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking
reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and
by not overdriving those conditions. But skids
are always possible.The three types of skids correspond to your
vehicle’s three control systems. In the braking skid,
your wheels are not rolling. In the steering or
cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a
curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force.
And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
A cornering skid is best handled by easing your
foot off the accelerator pedal.
If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off
the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the
way you want the vehicle to go. If you start
steering quickly enough, your vehicle may
straighten out. Always be ready for a second skid
if it occurs.
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