2009 HUMMER H2 lock

If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut off
after 10 minutes unless a time extension has been done.
To manually shut off a remote start:
Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
the remote start button until the parking lamps
turn off.
Turn on the hazard warning ashers.
Turn the ignition switch on and then off.
The vehicle can be remote started two separate times
between driving sequences. The engine will run for
10 minutes after each remote start.
Or, you can extend the engine run time by another
10 minutes within the rst 10 minute remote start time
frame, and before the engine stops.
For example, if the lock button and then the remote
start buttons are pressed again after the vehicle
has been running for ve minutes, 10 minutes are
added, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes.The additional ten minutes are considered a second
remote vehicle start.
Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with
one time extension has been done, the vehicle must
be started with the key. After the key is removed from
the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again.
The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in
the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is
an emission control system malfunction.
Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle
start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the
oil pressure gets low.
Vehicles that have the remote vehicle start feature are
shipped from the factory with the remote vehicle start
system enabled. The system may be enabled or disabled
through the DIC. See “REMOTE START” underDIC
Vehicle Customization on page 3-64for additional
information. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons,
see your dealer/retailer to enable or disable the remote
vehicle start system.
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Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially children, can easily
open the doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle
will not open it. You increase the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if
the doors are not locked. So, wear safety
belts properly and lock the doors whenever
you drive.
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Young children who get into unlocked vehicles
may be unable to get out. A child can be
overcome by extreme heat and can suffer
permanent injuries or even death from heat
stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever
you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an
unlocked door when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your doors can help
prevent this from happening.
There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle.
To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless
entry system or the key.
To unlock or lock the door from the inside, slide the
manual lever at the top of the door up or down.
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Power Door Locks
The power door lock switches are located on the
front doors.
Q(Lock):Remove the key from the ignition and press
to lock all of the doors.
K(Unlock):Press once to unlock the driver’s door,
and twice to unlock all of the doors.
Delayed Locking
When locking the doors with the power lock switch or
the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate
(if equipped) is open, the delayed locking feature
will delay locking the doors until ve seconds after
the last door is closed. Three chimes will sound to
signal that the delayed locking feature is in use.Pressing the power lock switch twice will override
the delayed locking feature and immediately lock
all the doors.
Delayed locking can be programmed using the DIC.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-64.
Programmable Automatic Door
Locks
The vehicle has an automatic power door lock/unlock
feature which can be programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). SeeDIC Vehicle Customization
on page 3-64for more information on DIC programming.
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Rear Door Security Locks
The vehicle may have rear door security locks which
prevent passengers from opening the rear doors
from the inside.
The rear door security
locks are located on the
inside edge of each
rear door. The rear doors
must be open to access
them. The label depicting
lock and unlock positions
is located near the lock.
To set the locks:
1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the horizontal position.
2. Close the door.To open a rear door when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock,
by pressing the power door lock switch, or if the
vehicle has one, by using the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter.
2. Open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door security lock:
1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside.
2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it
so the slot is in the vertical position.
Lockout Protection
This feature protects you from locking your key in the
vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open.
If the driver side power lock switch is pressed when a
door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the
doors will lock and then the driver door will unlock.
If the passenger side power lock switch is pressed when
a door is open and the key is in the ignition, all of the
doors will lock and then the passenger door will unlock. Security Lock Label
shown
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Liftgate (SUV)
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open
because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO.
It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the liftgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and the
liftgate:
Make sure all other windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed and select the
control setting that will force outside air into
your vehicle. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 3-22.
If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
SeeEngine Exhaust on page 2-45.To lock and unlock the liftgate, use any of the power
door lock switches or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
To open the liftgate:
1. Move the spare tire carrier out of the way.
See “Opening the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
2. Pull the handle located in the center of the door.
To close the liftgate:
1. Pull the liftgate down until it latches.
2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place.
See “Closing the Spare Tire Carrier” under
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16.
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Power Windows
A power window switch is located on the armrest of
each side door. The switches operate while the ignition
is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
The driver door also has a switch for each of the
passenger windows.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to lower
the window to the desired level. Pull up the front of
the switch to raise the window.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear passengers from
operating their windows.
o(Window Lockout):This button is located near the
power window switches on the driver door. Press this
button to activate the window lockout feature. A light in
the lockout button will come on to show that lockout has
been activated. Press the button again to return to normal
operation.
Express-Down Windows
The window switches have an express-down feature
which allows the window to be lowered fully without
continuously pressing the switch.
Press the front of the window switch down all the way
and release. Express-down can be interrupted at
any time by pulling up the front of the switch.
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Global Window Feature
The global window up and
express-down button is
located on the instrument
panel.
This feature allows all side windows and Midgate
®
window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the
same time.
ª(Window Express-Down):Press the express-down
button to lower all side windows and Midgate window,
if equipped, without stopping. Express-down will operate
while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29.
Pressing the global express-down button also activates
the power Midgate latch release buttons, if equipped.
See “Lowering the Midgate” underMidgate
®(SUT)
on page 2-14.
The express-down feature can also be operated through
the Remote Keyless Access (RKE) transmitter. Press
and hold the unlock button on the transmitter until the
windows start to lower. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 2-5for more information.
y(Window Up):Press and hold the up button to
raise the four side windows and, if equipped, the Midgate
window. The up button operates while the ignition is in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active.
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Midgate Window Error/Jog Mode
If the Midgate window has sensed conditions which may
lead to damage or malfunction of the window system,
the window will automatically go into Error/Jog mode.
In this mode, window express functions will not work.
The window can only be operated manually by pressing
the Midgate window switch or the global window button.
The window will move slightly and stop. Press and hold
the window switch or global window button to continue to
close the window a small amount at a time.
To Exit Error/Jog Mode
1. Ensure normal Midgate window operating conditions
have begun.
2. Press and hold the Midgate window down switch
approximately one second to start window
express-down.
3. Release the window down switch and allow the
window to fully open.
Do not use any window switches once window
movement has started.
4. Press the Midgate window up switch and visually
conrm that the express-up has been completed.
Sun Visors
Swing the sun visor down to block glare. Swing the sun
visor to the side to cover the side window.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Swing the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to
turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,
they do not make it impossible to steal.
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