2008 HUMMER H2 seats

Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed
for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Others require the top tether always to be attached.
In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing
child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be
attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions
for your child restraint.
If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can
be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask
the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit
is available.
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor
Locations
i(Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with
top tether anchors.
j(Lower Anchor):
Seating positions with
two lower anchors.
i(Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with
top tether anchors.
j(Lower Anchor):
Seating positions with
two lower anchors.
i(Top Tether Anchor):
Seating positions with
top tether anchors.
Second Row
Seats — SUV
Second Row
Seats — SUT
Third Row Seats — SUV
1-49

For SUV models, there are exposed metal anchors for
the second row center and passenger side seating
positions.
For SUT models, there are exposed metal anchor for
the second row center seating position.
For SUV models, the top tether anchors are located at
the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each position
in the second row. Be sure to use the anchor located
nearest to the seating position where the child restraint
will be placed.
For SUT models, the top tether anchor is located at the
bottom rear of the seat cushion for the center position
in the second row. You may need to fold the seatback of
the passenger side seat forward in order to access
this anchor.Second Row Seats — SUV
1-50

For SUV models with third row seating, the top tether
anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion
for the passenger side seating position in the third row.Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a
top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that
the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that
come with the child restraint say that the top tether
must be attached.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.
SeeWhere to Put the Restraint on page 1-46for
additional information. Second Row Seats — SUT
Third Row Seat — SUV
1-51

Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service
manual have information about servicing your vehicle
and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual,
seeService Publications Ordering Information on
page 7-15.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is
turned off and the battery is disconnected, an
airbag can still inate during improper service.
You can be injured if you are close to an
airbag when it inates. Avoid yellow
connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper
service procedures, and make sure the person
performing work for you is qualied to do so.
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Q:Is there anything I might add to or change
about the vehicle that could keep the airbags
from working properly?
A:Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s
frame, bumper system, height, front end or side
sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from
working properly. Changing or moving any parts
of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing
and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument
panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner
or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front
sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor
module, or airbag wiring can affect the operation of
the airbag system.
If you have any questions about this, you should
contact Customer Assistance before you modify
your vehicle. The phone numbers and addresses
for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of
the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
SeeCustomer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7-2.
If your vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, seeDifferent
Size Tires and Wheels on page 5-72for additional
important information.
1-75

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.
2-8

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.
2-14

Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open the glove box, lift up on the lever.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle has cupholders located in front of the
center console, in the rear center armrest, and in the
rear of the vehicle on the left side.
Center Console Storage
Your vehicle has a center console located between the
front seats. To open, press the button and lift up.
2-64

Outlet Adjustment
Your vehicle has air outlets that let you adjust the
direction and amount of airow inside the vehicle.
Use the thumbwheels located beside the air outlets to
direct the airow up and down. Use the thumbwheels
below the air outlets to direct the air left or right.
Operation Tips

Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice,
snow, or any other obstruction, such as leaves.
The heater and defroster will work far better,
reducing the chance of fogging the inside of
the windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of
objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
the vehicle.
Adding outside equipment to the front of the
vehicle, such as hood-air deectors, etc., may affect
the performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer/retailer before
adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Rear Air Conditioning and
Heating System and Electronic
Climate Controls
If your vehicle has this rear climate control system
there are rear seat audio controls located in the
center console.
The rear system can be controlled through the AUX
button on the front climate control panel. Press the
AUX button to turn the rear climate control system
on or off. An indicator light in the AUX button comes
on when the rear climate control system is on. The
direction, temperature, and speed of the airow for
the rear of the vehicle will be the same as those set
for the front of the vehicle.
Use the controls located in the rear of the front console,
to independently control the air ow for the rear of
the vehicle separately from that of the front of the
vehicle. To turn the system on, press any of the rear
air conditioning control buttons, except the
Cbutton.
To turn the system off, press and hold the
Cbutton.
3-29