2008 HUMMER H2 window

Keys
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition
key is dangerous for many reasons, children
or others could be badly injured or even killed.
They could operate the power windows or
other controls or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the keys in the
ignition and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle
with children.
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Q(Lock):PressQto lock all the doors.
If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC),
the turn signal lamps will ash once to indicate
locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC,
the horn will chirp when
Qis pressed again within
three seconds of the previous press of the lock button.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 3-63for additional information.
Pressing
Qwill arm the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on page 2-24.
"(Unlock):Press"to unlock the driver’s door. If"is
pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors
will unlock.
If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps will
come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition
is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn
signal lamps will ash twice to indicate unlocking has
occurred. SeeDIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC
Buttons) on page 3-63. If enabled through the DIC,
the exterior lights will turn on briey if it is dark enough
outside. See “APPROACH LIGHTING” underDIC
Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63.
Pressing
"on the RKE transmitter will disarm the
content theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-24.You can lower the windows by pressing and holding
"
on the RKE transmitter. SeePower Windows on
page 2-20for additional information.
If you use the RKE transmitter to enter your vehicle and
the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic
seat and adjustable mirror movements may occur.
To use this feature again, you must rst perform a recall
to the other memorized position or use the easy exit
feature. See “MEMORY SEAT RECALL” under
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on
page 3-63for additional information.
L(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):Press and release
Lto locate your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will
ash and the horn will sound three times.
Press and hold
Lfor more than two seconds to
activate the panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will ash
and the horn will sound repeatedly for 30 seconds.
The alarm will turn off when the ignition is moved
to RUN or
Lis pressed again. The ignition must be in
OFF for the panic alarm to work.
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Remote Vehicle Start
The remote start feature allows you to start the engine
from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the
vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear
window defogger. Normal operation of the system
will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN
position.
During a remote start, the climate control system will
default to a heating mode during colder outside
temperatures and a cooling mode during warmer outside
temperatures.
During a remote start, the rear window defogger and
heated mirrors, if equipped, will turn on during colder
outside temperatures and will shut off when the
key is turned to ON/RUN.
During a remote start, the heated seats will turn on
during colder outside temperatures and will shut
off when the key is turned to ON/RUN. SeeHeated
Seats on page 1-4for additional information.Laws in some communities may restrict the use of
remote starters. For example, some laws may require a
person using the remote start to have the vehicle in
view when doing so. Check local regulations for
any requirements on remote starting of vehicles.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is
low on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel.
The RKE transmitter with the remote start button,
provides an increased range of operation. However, the
range may be less while the vehicle is running. As a
result, you may need to be closer to your vehicle to turn
it off, than you were to turn it on.
There are other conditions which can affect the
performance of the transmitter, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-4for additional
information.
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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 2-43.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 2-16.
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 2-16.
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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 2-43.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 2-20.
Both the Midgate and the Midgate window can be
lowered while the ignition is in either ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY, or while in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) mode. SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-29for more information.
To lower the Midgate, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. SeeSplit Folding Rear
Seat on page 1-8. 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.
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 2-20.
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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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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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