2009 HUMMER H2 Owners Manual

Bucket Seats (Reclining Seatbacks)
Vehicles with bucket seats have a manual reclining
seat back function.
The lever used to operate them is located on the
outboard side of the seat(s).To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then
release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
To return the seatback to an upright position:
1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the
seatback and the seatback will return to the upright
position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is
locked.
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Third Row Seat
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seat
If the vehicle has a third row seat, it is intended for
two passengers and has only two designated seating
positions.
A second row split folding rear seat must be folded
down before entering or exiting the third row. See
“Folding the Seatbacks” underSplit Folding Rear Seat
on page 1-11earlier in this section for instructions.
The third row seatback can be folded and the entire seat
can be tilted or removed from the vehicle.
Folding the Seatback
To fold the seatback:
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts
and return them to their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.
1. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1, located
on the rear of the
seatback, and push
the seatback forward.
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Unfolding the Seatback
{CAUTION:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there. Always push and
pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
To return the seatback to the passenger position:
1. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and
then pull up on
the seatback until the
seatback locks into
the upright position.
2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is
locked into position.
Tilting the Seat
1. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions
listed previously.
2. Unlatch the seat from
the oor by pulling up
on the lever labeled 2,
located on the rear
of the seat.
3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the oor and push it
forward until it locks into place. The seat cannot be
unlatched from the oor unless the seatback is
folded down.
The seat will now remain locked in the upright position.
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Returning the Seat from a Tilted to an
Upright Position
{CAUTION:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they
are locked.To return the seatback to an upright position:
1. Pull the lever labeled 3 toward you.
2. While still holding lever 3 toward you, grasp the top
of the seat and pull it toward you slightly.
3. Release lever 3 and pull the seat completely down.
4. Push down on the seat rmly. Try pulling it up to
be sure it is locked into place.
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5. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 1 and then
pull up on the seatback
until the seatback locks
into the upright
position.
Removing the Seat
To remove the seat:
1. Open the liftgate.
Notice:Folding a rear seat with the safety belts
still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the
safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts
and return them to their normal stowed position
before folding a rear seat.2. Fold the seatback
forward onto the seat
cushion by using
the lever labeled 1.
The seat cannot be
removed unless the
seatback is folded.
3. Pull up on the release
lever labeled 2, at the
rear of the seat, to
unlatch the rear of the
seat from the oor, and
lift the rear of the seat
up from the oor.
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4. Squeeze the release handle while pulling the seat
out of the slots on the oor.
5. Roll the seat out of the vehicle while holding the
rear of the seat up.
Installing the Seat
{CAUTION:
If either seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they
are locked.
{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
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{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly
attached, or twisted will not provide the protection
needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt
could be seriously injured. After raising the rear
seatback, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and attached, and are
not twisted.
To install the seat:
1. Slide the front wheels into the slots on the oor
while holding the rear of the seat up. The front
latches should lock into place. If the latches do not
lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward.2. Once the latches are engaged, pull up on the lever
labeled 3 to allow the seat to drop into place.
3. Pull up on the lever labeled 1 to return the seatback
to its upright position.
4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked
into place. The seatback cannot be raised to the
upright position unless the seat is secured to
the oor.
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety
belts properly. It also tells you some things you should
not do with safety belts.
{CAUTION:
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot
be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the
injuries can be much worse. You can hit things
inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the
vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be
seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you
might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten
your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s)
are restrained properly too.
{CAUTION:
People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can
easily lose their balance and fall even when the
vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a
moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or
death.
{CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to
ride in any area of your vehicle that is not
equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure
everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a
safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle your
safety belts. SeeSafety Belt Reminders on page 3-32.
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