2009 HUMMER H3 Owners Manual

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 7-4.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
Open the glove box by pulling up
on the bottom of the handle.
Cupholders
The vehicle may have cupholders in
front of the front armrest storage
area and in the lower area of the
driver and front passenger doors.
The H3 may also have a cupholder
in the center of the rear bench
seat. Pull down on the cover to
open the cupholder.
The H3T may have cup/bottle
holders located on the bottom of
the rear doors.
Front Seat Storage Net
The vehicle has a storage net
located on the back of each front
seat. To remove a net, pull out
on the four clips.
Center Console Storage
A two tiered storage area is
located in the center console.
To open, lift the latch on the
front and pull up. Pull out the top
storage area to access storage
underneath.
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Luggage Carrier
If the vehicle has this feature, cargo
can be loaded on top of the vehicle.
The luggage carrier consists of
siderails attached to the roof.
The crossrails attach into the
siderails and can be moved back
and forth to accommodate various
cargo sizes.
Notice:Loading cargo on the
luggage carrier that weighs more
than 250 lbs. (113 kg) or hangs
over the rear or sides of the
vehicle may damage the vehicle.
Load cargo only on top of the
crossrails and tie the cargo down
to the crossrail support cargo
tie-down loops, making sure
to fasten it securely
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle
capacity when loading your vehicle.
For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, seeLoading
the Vehicle on page 4-35.Adjusting the Crossrails
To adjust the crossrails to t a load:
1. Turn the crossrail key
counterclockwise to unlock the
crossrail end cap.
2. Remove the end cap.
3. Pull the lever labeled “PULL”
from left to right to loosen the
crossrail.
4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to the
opposite end of the crossrail.5. Once both sides of the crossrail
are loose, adjust the crossrail to
the desired position.
6. Push the lever labeled “PULL”
from right to left to lock the
crossrail in place.
7. Reinstall the end cap and turn
the crossrail key to lock the
crossrail.
8. Repeat Steps 5 through 7 to the
opposite end of the crossrail.
Stop Tabs
If the vehicle has a sunroof, it has a
crossrail stop tab in the siderail.
This tab prevents the crossrail from
being moved past the opening of
the sunroof and cargo from
being loaded too far forward.
The vehicle may have cargo tie
downs. Once the cargo is loaded
onto the crossrails, use the cargo tie
downs to secure it. Do not load
cargo directly on the roof of the
vehicle. SeeCargo Tie Downs on
page 2-49for more information.
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Rear Storage Area
The H3 has a rear storage area
located on the passenger side of the
cargo area. To open it, pull the
two tabs out and open lid.
Convenience Net
Use the convenience net, located in
the rear, to store small loads as far
forward as possible. The net should
not be used to store heavy loads.
Cargo Cover (H3)
Notice:Do not put items onto
the cargo cover. The weight of the
items could cause the attachment
clips to break. The cargo cover
could no longer be attached
and used. The repairs would not
be covered by the warranty.
Never put anything on top of the
cargo cover.
The vehicle may have a cargo
cover. It can be used to cover
items in the rear of the vehicle.To install the cover, place the loops
on each corner of the cover on
the four hooks in the rear of
the vehicle. The cover should be
stored securely when not in use.
Cargo Tie Downs
There may be four cargo tie-downs
that can be moved on the tracks
located on the roof. To move, loosen
the tie-down counterclockwise.
Turn clockwise to tighten and lock
in place.
Cargo Management
System (H3T)
The vehicle comes with a cargo
management system located in the
bed of the vehicle. The system
contains three rails located on the
front and sides of the bed.
The system has four adjustable
cargo tie-downs, that can be placed
on the upper and lower slides of
the rail.To adjust a tie-down, pull the locator
pin out and move the tie-down to
another location making sure
the locator pin lines up with a locator
hole on the rail. The tie-down pin
may not be installed correctly if the
pin does not line up, turn it over
and reinstall. The tie-down will not
move when the pin is completely
installed. The maximum load
for each rail is 500 lbs (227 kg).
The rails are notched at each end
which allows the tie-downs to
be removed and placed on another
rail. To remove, pull the locator
pin out and slide the tie-down to the
end of the rail and pull back.
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To remove or install cargo tie-downs
at the front of the bed, slide the
corner cap towards the center of the
bed to expose the rail notches.
To remove the corner cap,
pull either edge away from the rail.
To remove the system, loosen
the toggle bolts on each rail until
they can be removed from the bed
of the truck. To replace the system,
place the toggle bolts and rails
into their original locations and
tighten them to a torque setting of
12.5 ft-lbs (17Y).
Notice:If cargo is tied down
using the horizontal slots on the
top of the pickup box, the box
could be damaged. Using the
horizontal slots on the top of
the pickup box for tie-down
locations may cause damage to
the pickup box and would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Only use the tie-down
loops if the vehicle does not have
the cargo management system.Sunroof
To operate a power sliding sunroof,
the ignition must be on, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 2-17.
The switch used to operate the
sunroof is located in the headliner.
Express Open/Express Close:
To express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release the rear of
the switch. The sunroof will open
automatically. To stop the sunroof
partway, press the switch asecond time. To express-close the
sunroof, fully press and release
the front of the switch. The sunroof
will close automatically. To stop
the sunroof partway, press the
switch a second time. The sunshade
will open automatically with the
sunroof, but can also be opened
manually. The sunroof has a comfort
stop feature which stops the
sunroof from opening to the
full-open position. From the comfort
stop position, press the rear of
the switch a second time to open
the sunroof to the full-open position.
When the sunroof is opened, an
air deector will automatically raise.
The air deector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
Vent:The sunroof has an
express-vent open feature. From the
closed position, press the rear of
the switch to vent the sunroof.
To stop the sunroof partway, press
the switch a second time. To close
the sunroof, press and hold the front
of the switch. To stop the sunroof
partway, release the switch.
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Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof
from closing at the point of
obstruction. The sunroof will then
open halfway, and the air deector
will raise.
Sunshade Operation
The sunshade automatically opens
with the sunroof. Manually pull it
shut after the sunroof is closed.
To adjust the sunshade, push it
backward or pull it forward to the
desired position. The sunshade
cannot be adjusted further than the
current closed position of the sunroof.
Do not leave the sunroof open for
long periods of time. Excessive
debris may collect in the tracks and
possibly damage the sunroof
operation, or plug the water draining
system.
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✍NOTES
2-52 Features and Controls

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers. . .3-5
Horn...................................3-5
Tilt Wheel...........................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................3-6
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........3-7
Flash-to-Pass......................3-7
Windshield Wipers..............3-7
Windshield Washer.............3-8
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................3-8
Cruise Control....................3-9
Exterior Lamps..................3-11
Headlamps on Reminder. . .3-13
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)..................3-13
Automatic Headlamp
System............................3-14
Off-Road Lamps................3-14
Fog Lamps.......................3-15
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Dome Lamp......................3-16
Dome Lamp Override........3-16
Exit Lighting......................3-16
Reading Lamps.................3-16
Electric Power
Management...................3-17
Battery Run-Down
Protection........................3-17
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................3-18
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter.............................3-18
Climate Controls
Climate Control System. . . .3-19
Outlet Adjustment.............3-21
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .3-23
Speedometer and
Odometer........................3-24
Trip Odometer..................3-24
Tachometer.......................3-24
Safety Belt Reminders......3-24
Airbag Readiness Light.....3-25
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-26
Charging System Light......3-27
Up-Shift Light....................3-27
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-27
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......3-28
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
..................3-29
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage..........3-29
Tire Pressure Light...........3-30
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................3-30
Instrument Panel 3-1

Oil Pressure Light.............3-32
Security Light....................3-33
Cruise Control Light..........3-33
Highbeam On Light...........3-33
Fuel Gage........................3-33
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
Driver Information Center
(DIC)...............................3-34
DIC Operation and
Displays..........................3-34
DIC Warnings and
Messages........................3-37
Audio System(s)
Audio System(s)................3-41
Setting the Clock..............3-41
Radio(s)............................3-42
XM Radio Messages.........3-51
Navigation/Radio System. . .3-52
Bluetooth®........................3-52
Theft-Deterrent Feature.....3-62
Radio Reception...............3-62
Fixed Mast Antenna..........3-63
XM™ Satellite Radio
Antenna System..............3-63
3-2 Instrument Panel