2007 HUMMER H3 ABS

Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed,
blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution.
The Traction Control System (TCS) improves your
ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery
road. It will improve your ability to accelerate.
SeeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow on page 286. Even though your
vehicle has TCS, you will want to slow down
and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
Under certain conditions, you may want to
turn your traction system off, such as when
driving through deep snow and loose gravel,
to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds.
SeeTraction Control System (TCS) on page 241
andStabiliTrak
®System on page 244.The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improve your
vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop
on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,
you will want to begin stopping sooner than
you would on dry pavement. SeeAnti-Lock Brake
System (ABS) on page 239.
Allow greater following distance on any
slippery road.
Watch for slippery spots. The road might be
ne until you hit a spot that is covered with ice.
On an otherwise clear road, ice patches may
appear in shaded areas where the sun cannot
reach, such as around clumps of trees, behind
buildings, or under bridges. Sometimes the
surface of a curve or an overpass may remain
icy when the surrounding roads are clear. If you
see a patch of ice ahead of you, brake before
you are on it. Try not to brake while you are
actually on the ice, and avoid sudden steering
maneuvers.
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Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your
vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, your rig could
start to move. People can be injured,
and both your vehicle and the trailer can
be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,
here’s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet for an automatic transmission,
or into gear for a manual transmission.
Turn your wheels into the curb if facing
downhill or into traffic if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release
the regular brakes until the chocks absorb
the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake and shift into PARK (P) for an
automatic transmission or into gear for a
manual transmission.
5. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal
down while you:
start your engine,
shift into a gear, and
release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of
the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store
the chocks.
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4. Use the wheel
wrench to tighten
the nuts rmly.
Try to move the tire
back and forth
slightly to be sure it
is secure.
5. Reinstall the center tire cover onto the spare
or at tire.
6. If your vehicle has a spare tire cover close the
cover and latch the side latch.To store the jack tool bag and jack, follow these
procedures:
1. Return the tools to the jack tool bag.
2. Secure the tool bag to the jack by securely
wrapping the straps around the jack. Then,
slide the straps through the rings on the
bag and secure.
3. Position the jack and jack tool bag in the
swing-gate.
When reinstalling the jack and jack tool bag,
make sure the jack base is securely seated
behind the tabs in the swing-gate.
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4. Reinstall the wing nut retainer to fasten the
jack and tool bag in the storage compartment.
Make sure that the wing nut passes through
the tool bag and the jack before you tighten it.
5. Turn the wing nut retainer clockwise to secure.
6. Reinstall the compartment cover by inserting
the locator tabs in the holes in the swing-gate.
Push the latches down to secure.
Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so
check its ination pressure regularly. See
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 375andLoading
Your Vehicle on page 289for information
regarding proper tire ination and loading your
vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, seeRemoving the Flat
Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 396
andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
on page 403.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle,
you should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced as
soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, a spare tire will be available in
case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they will not t. Keep your spare tire and
its wheel together.
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Do not clean your vehicle using the following
cleaners or techniques:
Never use a knife or any other sharp object to
remove a soil from any interior surface.
Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage
to your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Never apply heavy pressure or rub
aggressively with a cleaning cloth. Use of
heavy pressure can damage your interior and
does not improve the effectiveness of soil
removal.
Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid
laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with
degreasers. Using too much soap will leave
a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt.
For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per
gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide.
Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while
cleaning.
Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result
from the use of many organic solvents such
as naptha, alcohol, etc.
Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush
attachment frequently to remove dust and loose
dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in
the nozzle may only be used on oor carpet and
carpeted oor mats. For soils, always try to remove
them rst with plain water or club soda. Before
cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil
as possible using one of the following techniques:
For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil
with a paper towel. Allow the soil to absorb into
the paper towel until no more can be
removed.
For solid dry soils: remove as much as
possible and then vacuum.
To clean, use the following instructions:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with
water or club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on
the driver’s side of the engine compartment.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 322
for more information on location.To remove the cover, push in on the tabs at the
ends of the cover and lift. To reinstall the
cover, line up the tabs and push down on the
cover until the tabs clicks into place.
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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 314
Accessory Power Outlet(s).......................... 169
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle............................ 81
Additives, Fuel............................................ 317
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 416
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 328
Air Conditioning........................................... 170
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 179
Readiness Light....................................... 178
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 458
Airbag System............................................... 65
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......................... 81
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 73
Passenger Sensing System....................... 75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 80
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 73
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 74
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 71
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 69
Antenna, Fixed Mast................................... 232Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 232
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................... 239
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 183
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 412
Care of Safety Belts................................ 409
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 414
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 410
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 406
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 407
Finish Care.............................................. 410
Finish Damage......................................... 413
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 409
Leather.................................................... 408
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 413
Tires........................................................ 413
Underbody Maintenance........................... 413
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 414
Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 410
Weatherstrips........................................... 409
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 411
Ashtray(s).................................................... 170
Assist Steps................................................ 271
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Audio System(s).......................................... 201
Care of Your CD Player........................... 232
Care of Your CDs.................................... 231
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 232
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 230
Radio with CD......................................... 203
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 211
Setting the Time...................................... 202
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 230
Understanding Radio Reception............... 230
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 232
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 165
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 329
Operation................................................. 106
B
Battery........................................................ 351
Electric Power Management..................... 168
Run-Down Protection............................... 169
Battery Warning Light.................................. 181
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 278
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 14Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)................. 239
Emergencies............................................ 241
Parking.................................................... 116
System Warning Light.............................. 182
Brakes........................................................ 347
Braking....................................................... 238
Braking in Emergencies............................... 241
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 101
Bulb Replacement....................................... 361
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 361
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 358
Headlamps............................................... 362
License Plate Lamps................................ 364
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 365
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps.............................. 363
Buying New Tires........................................ 383C
Calibration..........................................122, 125
California Fuel............................................. 316
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 315
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
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