2008 HUMMER H2 Owners Manual

3. Press either one of the two power Midgate latch
release buttons. The Midgate will move slightly
forward from its closed position. The latch release
buttons operate while the ignition is in ON/RUN,
ACC/ACCESSORY, in RAP mode, or up to
ten minutes after removing the key. If necessary,
press the global express-down button to reactivate
the release buttons for an additional ten minutes.
4. Pull the Midgate inward and down to its fully
lowered position.
5. Flip the auxiliary panel on the top of the Midgate
into position to bridge the gap created by the
hinges in the Midgate. There are two nger holds
on the panel.
Raising the Midgate
To raise the Midgate, do the following:
1. Fold the auxiliary panel back into the exterior of the
Midgate. The panel should snap loudly back into
position which means it is secure.
2. Reverse the steps for lowering the Midgate listed
previously. The Midgate must be fully latched on
both sides before the window can be raised.
3. Press the top part of the Midgate window switch to
express-up the window. To stop the window, press
the switch a second time.
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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
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Closing the Spare Tire Carrier
To close the spare tire carrier, do the following:
1. On SUT models 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.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a
vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the extreme heat
and suffer permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a
helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Power Windows
A power window switch is
located on the armrest
of each side door.
The switches operate while
the ignition is in ON/RUN
or ACC/ACCESSORY or
while Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the
passenger’s windows.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to lower
the window to the desired level. Pull up the front of
the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
The window switches have an express-down feature
which allows the window to be lowered fully without
continuously pressing the switch. Press the front of
the window switch down all the way and release.
Express-down can be interrupted at any time by
pulling up the front of the switch.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passengers from
operating their windows.
o(Window Lockout):This button is located near the
power window switches on the driver’s door. A light
in the lockout button will come on to show that lockout
has been activated. Press the button again to return
to normal operation.
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Global Window Feature
The global window up and
express-down button is
located on the instrument
panel.
This feature allows all side windows and Midgate
®
window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the
same time.
ª(Window Express-Down):Press the express-down
button to lower all side windows and Midgate window,
if equipped, without stopping. Express-down will operate
while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
Pressing the global express-down button also activates
the power Midgate latch release buttons, if equipped. See
“Lowering the Midgate” underMidgate
®on page 2-14.
The express-down feature can also be operated through
the Remote Keyless Access (RKE) transmitter. Press and
hold the unlock button on the transmitter until the
windows start to lower. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
y(Window Up):Press and hold the up button to
raise the four side windows and, if equipped, the Midgate
window. The up button operates while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active.
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Midgate Window
K(Midgate Window):On vehicles with a Midgate,
the switch to operate the window is located on the
instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel.
SeeInstrument Panel Overview on page 3-4.
ª:Press to express-down the window.
y:Press to express-up the window.
Press the top or bottom of the switch a second time to
stop the window
The window switch will operate while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
The window can also be operated using the global
window buttons. See “Global Window Feature”
previously.
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the midgate
window will not reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the window could
be damaged. Before you use express override,
make sure that all people and obstructions are
clear of the midgate window path.
Midgate Window Express Override Mode
If an obstruction or weather condition such as severe
icing stops the window as it is moving upward, the
window will automatically reverse to a partially open
position. The window will return to normal operation
once the obstruction or condition is removed.
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