2008 HUMMER H3 headlamp

Service............................................................5-3
Accessories and Modications..........................5-3
California Proposition 65 Warning.....................5-4
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.....5-4
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-5
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-6
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-7
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-11
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-15
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-18
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-20
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-21
Manual Transmission Fluid.............................5-24
Hydraulic Clutch...........................................5-26Engine Coolant.............................................5-27
Radiator Pressure Cap..................................5-29
Engine Overheating.......................................5-29
Cooling System............................................5-31
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-36
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
Rear Axle
.......................................................5-45
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-46
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Headlamp Aiming...........................................5-46
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-49
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-49
Headlamps..................................................5-49
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-50
License Plate Lamp......................................5-51
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-52
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-52
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Four-Wheel Drive
It is recommended that the four-wheel drive transfer
case uid be checked and lled by your dealer.
Front Axle
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
It is recommended that the front axle uid be checked
and lled by your dealer.
Headlamp Aiming
The vehicle may have a visual optical headlamp aiming
system. The aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected and adjustment may be
necessary.
If oncoming vehicles ash their high beams at you, this
may also mean the vertical aim needs to be adjusted.It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your
dealer/retailer for service if the headlamps need to be
re-aimed. It is possible however, to re-aim the
headlamps as described.
The vehicle should:
Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from
a light colored wall or other at surface.
Have all four tires on a level surface which is level
all the way to a wall.
Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other
at surface.
Not have any snow, ice, or mud on it.
Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while
headlamp aiming is being performed.
Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one
person or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver seat.
Have the tires properly inated.
Have the spare tire is in its original location in the
vehicle.
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To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Find the aim dot on the lens of the headlamp.3. Record the distance from the ground to the aim dot
on the headlamp.
4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward the
recorded distance from Step 2 and mark it.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line the width of the
vehicle at the wall where it was marked it Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam
cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up which may cause
damage to the headlamp.
6. Turn on the headlamps and place a piece of
cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not
being aimed. This should allow only the beam of
light from the headlamp being aimed to be seen on
the wall.
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7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, which
are under the hood near each headlamp assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with an E8
Torx
®socket or T15 Torx®screwdriver.8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the headlamp
beam is aimed to the horizontal tape line. Turn it
clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower
the beam.
The top edge of the cut-off should be positioned at
the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the opposite headlamp. Passenger’s Side Shown
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-52.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Reach in and access the headlamp bulb socket
from inside the engine compartment.3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector by pushing
the release tab and pulling the bulb socket out.
5. Replace with a new bulb socket.
6. Reinstall the electrical connector.
7. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
8. Close the hood.
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3. Pull the license plate lamp away from the fascia.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the license plate lamp assembly.
5. Install the new bulb into the socket.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the license plate lamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
7. Replace the license plate lamp assembly and
tighten the two screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp, Stoplamp,
Taillamp and Turn Signal Lamp3157K
License Plate Lamp 194
Low-Beam and High-Beam
HeadlampH13
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-14.
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Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
wheel nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
sensors, replace them only with new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, and TPMS
sensors for your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-79for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You cannot know how it has been
used or how far it has been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Fuse Usage
7 Regulated Voltage Control Power
8 Power Locks
9 Sunroof, Front Washer Pump
10 Accessories (SPO)
11 Air Compressor
12 Transfer Case Control Module
13Radio, Heating, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning Display
14 Body Control Module
15 Rear Wiper Motor
16 Rear Wiper Pump Switch
17 Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid
18 Spare 6
19 Cluster
20 Rear Turn Signal, Hazard Signal
21 Powertrain Control Module 1
22Mass Air Flow Sensor, Purge
Solenoid
23 Injector
24 Fog Lamp
25 Powertrain Control Module B
26 Transmission Control Module (TCM)
27 Airbags
28 Back-up LampsFuse Usage
29 Antilock Brakes, StabiliTrak®
30 Rear Window Defogger
31 Canister Vent
32 Regulated Voltage Control VSense+
33 Ignition 1
34 Transmission
35 Cruise, Inside Rearview Mirror
36 Horn
37 Driver Side Rear Park Lamp
38 Amplier
39Reduced Intensity Low-Beam
Daytime Running Lamps
40 Passenger Side Headlamp
41 Driver Side Headlamp
42 Trailer Back-Up Lamp
43 Front Park Lamps
44 Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid
45 Auxiliary Power 2
46 Electronic Throttle Control
47 Oxygen Sensor
48 Air Conditioning Clutch
49 Passenger Side Rear Park Lamp
50 Spare
51 Auxiliary Power 1
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