2009 HUMMER H2 ABS

Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the
tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice
can occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rain
begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid
driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be
treated with salt or sand.
Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate
gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under
the tires slick, so there is even less traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too
fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface
under the tires even more.TheTraction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9
improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but
slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction
control system to help maintain vehicle motion at lower
speeds.
TheAntilock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-5improves
vehicle stability during hard stops on a slippery roads,
but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry
pavement.
Allow greater following distance on any slippery road
and watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can occur on
otherwise clear roads in shaded areas. The surface
of a curve or an overpass can remain icy when
the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped, on slippery surfaces.
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Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer
attached can be dangerous. If something goes
wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be
injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be
damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a
at surface.
If parking the rig on a hill:
1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park)
yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill
or into traffic if facing uphill.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking
brake and shift into P (Park).
5. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not
in N (Neutral).
6. Release the brake pedal.
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking
brake rmly set. The vehicle can roll.
If the engine has been left running, the vehicle can
move suddenly. You or others could be injured.
To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when
on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Always put the shift lever fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake rmly set.
Leaving After Parking on a Hill
1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you:
Start the engine
Shift into a gear
Release the parking brake
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the
chocks.
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Do not clean the vehicle using:
A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil
from any interior surface.
A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle’s
interior surfaces.
Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a
cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage
the interior and does not improve the effectiveness
of soil removal.
Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with
degreasers can leave residue that streaks and
attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per
gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only
mild, neutral-pH soaps.
Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery.
Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that
can damage the vehicle’s interior.
Fabric/Carpet
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment
frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister
vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used
on oor carpet and carpeted oor mats. For any soil,
always try to remove it rst with plain water or club soda.
Before cleaning, gently remove as much of the soil as
possible using one of the following techniques:
For liquids: gently blot the remaining soil with a paper
towel. Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel
until no more can be removed.
For solid dry soils: remove as much as possible and
then vacuum.
To clean:
1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or
club soda.
2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture.
3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub
toward the center. Continue cleaning, using a clean
area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled.
4. Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the
cleaning cloth remains clean.
5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild
soap solution and repeat the cleaning process
that was used with plain water.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-79
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-109
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning..............................................3-22
Airbag
Off Light.....................................................3-33
Readiness Light..........................................3-32
Airbag System................................................1-67
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-79
Airbag Off Switch........................................1-76
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-74
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-79
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-73
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-74
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-72
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-69
Analog Clock..................................................3-21
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-130
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System.........................................3-130
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-38Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-107
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-105
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-108
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-106
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-103
Finish Care...............................................5-106
Finish Damage..........................................5-108
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-104
Interior Cleaning........................................5-102
Leather....................................................
5-104
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-108
Speaker Covers.........................................5-105
Tires........................................................5-108
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-107
Wood Panels............................................5-104
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Assist Steps...................................................4-33
Audio System.................................................3-72
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-129
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-130
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-107
Radio Reception........................................3-129
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I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-28
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-43
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-63
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-17
Cluster.......................................................3-30
Overview..................................................... 3-4
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall.....................................5-58
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-40
Lamps
Dome ........................................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-18
Reading.....................................................3-18Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-34
LATCH System for Child Restraints...................1-51
Liftgate
Carbon Monoxide........................................2-13
Light
Airbag Off..................................................3-33
Airbag Readiness........................................3-32
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning............3-38
Brake System Warning.................................3-37
Charging System.........................................3-35
Cruise Control.............................................3-44
Highbeam On.............................................3-44
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-46
Oil Pressure...............................................3-43
Safety Belt Reminders..................................3-32
Security.....................................................3-44
StabiliTrak
®Indicator....................................3-38
Tire Pressure..............................................3-39
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-44
Lighting
Entry/Exit...................................................3-18
Lights
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-44
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-10
Lockout Protection..........................................2-12
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