2008 HUMMER H3 glove box

Mirrors...........................................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display..................................2-38
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with
Compass and Temperature Display..............2-41
Outside Power Mirrors...................................2-43
Outside Convex Mirror...................................2-44
Object Detection Systems...............................2-44
Rear Vision Camera......................................2-44
OnStar
®System.............................................2-48
Universal Home Remote System......................2-51
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...........................2-52Storage Areas................................................2-56
Glove Box...................................................2-56
Cupholder(s)................................................2-56
Front Seat Storage Net.................................2-57
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-57
Luggage Carrier...........................................2-57
Rear Storage Area........................................2-59
Convenience Net..........................................2-59
Cargo Cover................................................2-59
Cargo Tie Downs..........................................2-59
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
Section 2 Features and Controls
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OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety,
security, information, and convenience services.
If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to
make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors
who can request emergency services be sent to
your location. If you lock your keys in the vehicle,
call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send
a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside
assistance, press the OnStar button and they can
contact Roadside Service for you.
OnStar service is provided to you subject to the
OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may cancel your
OnStar service at any time by contacting OnStar
as provided below. A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide
and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included
in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature.For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca,
contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button
to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,
7 days a week.
Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles.
To check if your vehicle is equipped to provide the
services described below, or for a full description of
OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar
Owner’s Guide in your glove box or visit onstar.com.OnStar Services
For new vehicles equipped with OnStar, the Safe &
Sound Plan, or the Directions & Connections Plan
is included for one year from the date of purchase.
You can extend this plan beyond the rst year, or
upgrade to the Directions & Connections Plan.
For more information, press the OnStar button to
speak with an advisor. Some OnStar services (such
as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location
Assistance) may not be available until you register
with OnStar.
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Available Services with Safe & Sound Plan

Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash Notication (AACN)
(If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics
GM Goodwrench®On Demand Diagnostics
OnStar Hands-Free Calling with
30 complimentary minutes
OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
Available Services included with
Directions & Connections Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into
the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid
Minute Packages. Hands-Free Calling may also
be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the
U.S. or a Bell Mobility service plan in Canada,
depending on eligibility. To nd out more, refer to
the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box,
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak
with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button
or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access
location-based weather, local traffic reports, and
stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving
a few simple voice commands, you can browse
through the various topics. See the OnStar Owner’s
Guide for more information. (Only available in the
continental U.S.)
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Using Universal Home Remote
Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote
button for at least half of a second. The indicator light
will come on while the signal is being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Home Remote
Buttons
Erase the programmed buttons when you sell or
terminate your lease.
To erase all programmed buttons on the Universal
Home Remote device:
1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until
the indicator light begins to ash, after 20 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote
buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier
in this section, beginning with Step 2.
For help or information on the Universal Home Remote
System, call the customer assistance phone number
underCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-5.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the
handle upward.
Cupholder(s)
Your vehicle may have two cupholders in front of
the front armrest storage area. You may also have
a cupholder in the center of the rear bench seat.
Pull down on the lid to open the cupholder.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on page 3-24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn Signal/
Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. Windshield
Washer/Wiper. SeeWindshield Wipers on page 3-10
andWindshield Washer on page 3-10. Cruise
Controls. SeeCruise Control on page 3-11.
C. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-26.
E. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
F. All-Wheel Drive, Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator,
Locking Rear Axle, and Traction Control System/
StabiliTrak
®Buttons. SeeFull-Time Four-Wheel
Drive on page 2-27,Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 3-30,Locking Rear Axle on
page 4-6,Traction Control System (TCS) on
page 4-5andStabiliTrak
®System on page 4-7.
G. Exterior Lamps Control, Dome Override Button,
Instrument Panel Brightness Control, Fog Lamp
Button, and OnStar
®Button. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 3-15,Dome Lamp Override on page 3-20,
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-19,
Fog Lamps on page 3-19, andOnStar
®System on
page 2-48.H. Parking Brake Release. SeeParking Brake on
page 2-32.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-48.
J. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-22.
K. Rear Washer/Wiper Control. SeeRear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 3-11.
L. Off-Road Lamps Buttons. SeeOff-Road Lamps on
page 3-18.
M. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-23orManual Transmission Operation
on page 2-26.
N. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-21.
O. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-56.
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Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code helps you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-107for your vehicle’s
engine code.
Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label
has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not be covered by
your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain your vehicle’s battery, even
if your vehicle is not operating.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-67.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
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F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage...............................................5-98
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-62
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-78
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-79
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-89
Fluid.....................................................5-21, 5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-19
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-46
Four-Wheel Drive, Full-Time.............................2-27
Front Armrest Storage Area..............................2-57
Front Axle......................................................5-46
Front Seat Storage Net....................................2-57
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage.........................................................3-40
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-102
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-101
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-35
Fuel..........................................................3-40
Speedometer..............................................3-27
Tachometer.................................................3-27
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-51
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-56
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-6
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Starting the Engine.........................................2-20
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Storage Areas
Convenience Net.........................................2-59
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-56
Front Armrest Storage Area...........................2-57
Front Seat Storage Net................................2-57
Glove Box..................................................2-56
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-57
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-59
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-39
Sun Visors.....................................................2-13
Sunroof.........................................................2-60
Swing-gate.....................................................2-10
T
Tachometer....................................................3-27
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-50
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-61
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-14
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-16
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-16
Passlock®...................................................2-15Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Time, Setting..................................................3-48
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-35
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning.................................................5-97
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-77
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-79
Cleaning....................................................5-98
Different Size..............................................5-73
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-78
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-62
Inspection and Rotation................................5-68
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-83
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-65
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-63
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-83
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-81
Spare Tire..................................................5-91
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools............5-89
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-55
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-59
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-74
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-75
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-75
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
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