2009 HUMMER H2 engine coolant

(i)Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can
be complex; you should have your dealer/retailer perform
this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-31 for what to
use. Inspect hoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure
cap, and filler neck. Pressure test the cooling system and
pressure cap.
(j)A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and
the fluid level checked. Add fluid if needed.
(k)Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks, or
obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
(l)Severe Service: Change transfer case fluid if the
vehicle is mainly used for trailer towing or driven in city
traffic, wet environment, or high ambient temperatures.
Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure vehicle safety,
dependability, and emission control performance. Your
dealer/retailer can assist with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to the
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel fill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Notice:It is important to check the engine oil
regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to
keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause
damage to the engine not covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-15.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL®
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 5-31.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer uid reservoir and add the proper uid if
necessary.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-31.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front and
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Transfer CaseDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Chains, Tire...................................................5-77
Charging System Light....................................3-35
Check
Engine Lamp..............................................3-40
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-11
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-108
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-47
Infants and Young Children...........................1-43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-51
Older Children.............................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-64
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-50
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels......................................5-107
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-106
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-103
Finish Care...............................................5-106
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-104
Interior.....................................................5-102
Leather....................................................5-104
Speaker Covers.........................................5-105
Tires........................................................5-108
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-108
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-105Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips............................................5-105
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-107
Wood Panels............................................5-104
Climate Control System
Dual Automatic............................................3-22
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-27
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-28
Clock............................................................
3-21
Clock, Setting.................................................3-73
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compass.......................................................3-54
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-24
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-31
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-39
Cooling System..............................................5-27
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-44
Cupholders....................................................2-64
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-15
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Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-110
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-113
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-110
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-25
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-26
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System . . . 4-53
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-40
Coolant......................................................5-31
Coolant Heater............................................2-31
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-39
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-45
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-35
Overheating................................................5-33
Starting......................................................2-29
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-18
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-39
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-15
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage.............................................5-108
First Aid Kit....................................................4-42
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-130
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-79
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-80
Flat Tire, Storing.....................................5-95, 5-98
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-11
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-48
Four-Wheel Drive, Full-Time.............................2-37
Front Axle......................................................5-49
Front Mounted Receiver...................................4-43
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
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Fuel (cont.)
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-46
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-112
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-111
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-113
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-110
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-39
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Speedometer..............................................3-31
Tachometer.................................................3-31
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-36
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-57
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-64
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamps....................................................5-51
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-50
Daytime Running Lamp........................3-16, 5-52
Exterior Lamps............................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-50
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-9
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-53
Heated Seats................................................... 1-6
Heated Steering Wheel..................................... 3-7
Heater
Engine Coolant...........................................2-31
Heater...........................................................3-22
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-44
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-36
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-11
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-25
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