2009 HUMMER H3 headlamp

Have the bulbs replaced. If the bulb
is not burned out, check the fuse.
For bulb replacement, see
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (H3) on
page 5-42orTaillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(H3T) on page 5-42. For a blown
fuse or circuit breaker, see
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-91.
Turn Signal On Chime
If a turn signal is left on for more
than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime
will sound at each ash of the
turn signal and the message TURN
SIGNAL will also appear in the
DIC. To turn the chime and
message off, move the turn signal
lever to the off position.
See “TURN SIGNAL” underDIC
Warnings and Messages on
page 3-37DIC Warnings and
Messages for more information.Headlamp
High/Low-Beam Changer
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Headlamp High/Low
Beam Changer:Push the turn
signal/multifunction lever away from
you to turn the high beams on.
Pull the lever towards you to return
to low beams.
This indicator light turns on in the
instrument panel cluster when
the high beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
This feature lets you use the
high-beam headlamps to signal a
driver in front of you that you want to
pass. It works even if the headlamps
are in the automatic position.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever
toward you, then release it.If the headlamps are in the
automatic position or on low beam,
the high-beam headlamps will
turn on. They will stay on as long as
the lever is held toward you. The
high-beam indicator on the
instrument panel cluster will come
on. Release the lever to return
to normal operation.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wipers are controlled
by turning the band with
Non it.
8(Mist):Turn to mist for a single
wiping cycle. Hold it there until
the wipers start. Then let go. The
wipers will stop after one wipe. Hold
the band on mist longer, if more
wipes are needed.
N(Delay):The wiper speed can
be set for long or short delays
between wipes. This can be very
useful in light rain or snow. Turn the
band to choose the delay time.
The closer to the top of the lever,
the shorter the delay.
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9(Off):Turns all exterior lamps
and the Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) off. This is a momentary
control that returns to AUTO when
released. The DRL does not
turn off on vehicles rst sold in
Canada, unless the following
conditions are met:
The vehicle has an automatic
transmission.
The gear position is in P (Park).
The headlamp switch is turned
to
9.
AUTO (Automatic):Turns the
headlamps on and off automatically,
together with the following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
Parking Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
Due to the momentary control, the
automatic headlamps may be
disabled even if the control is in the
AUTO position.To enable automatic lighting, do any
of the following:
Turn the headlamp control from
AUTO to off and release the
control. It returns to the AUTO
position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from
the parking lamp or headlamp
position to AUTO.
To disable automatic lighting, do
any of the following:
Turn the headlamp control from
AUTO to off and release the
control. It returns back to
the AUTO position by itself.
Turn the headlamp control from
AUTO to the parking lamp or
headlamp position.
SeeAutomatic Headlamp System
on page 3-14for more information.
Vehicles rst sold in Canada with an
automatic transmission cannot turn
off automatic headlamps unless the
gear position is in P (Park) and the
headlamp switch is turned to
O.Vehicles rst sold in Canada with a
manual transmission can turn off the
automatic headlamps with the
headlamp control; however, the
parking lamps will remain on.
;(Parking Lamps):Turns on the
parking lamps, together with the
following:
Sidemarker Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
2(Headlamps):Turns on the
headlamps together with the
previously listed lamps and lights.
The headlamps can be switched
from low to high beam by pushing
the turn signal/multifunction
lever toward the instrument panel.
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Headlamps on Reminder
A headlamp reminder chime will
sound if the following conditions
are met:
The driver door is open.
Parking lamps or headlamps are
manually turned on.
The key is either not in the
ignition switch, or it is in the
LOCK/OFF position of the ignition
switch.
The headlamp reminder cannot be
turned off if the conditions listed
above are met.
In the automatic mode, the
headlamps turn off once the ignition
is in ACC/ACCESSORY.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can
make it easier for others to see
the front of your vehicle during the
day. Fully functional daytime
running lamps are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.
The DRL system will come on when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamps control is
in AUTO.
The transmission is not in
P (Park), if the vehicle has
an automatic transmission.
The light sensor determines it is
daytime.When the DRL are on, no other
lamps are on. The instrument panel
will not be lit up either. For
vehicles rst sold in Canada, if
parking lamps are manually turned
on, DRL will stay on.
When it begins to get dark, the
automatic headlamp system will
switch from DRL to the headlamps.
The regular headlamp system
should be turned on when needed.
To turn off the DRL, seeExterior
Lamps on page 3-11.
Vehicles rst sold in Canada cannot
turn off DRL unless certain
conditions are met. SeeExterior
Lamps on page 3-11.
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Automatic Headlamp
System
When it is dark enough outside,
the automatic headlamp system
will turn on after the transmission
has been shifted from P (Park) to
D (Drive). The headlamps, taillamps,
sidemarker, parking lamps, roof
marker lamps, and the instrument
panel lights turn on at normal
brightness. The radio lights will
become dimmer when the
headlights are off compared to
when the headlights are on.
The vehicle has a light sensor
located on the top of the instrument
panel. Do not cover the sensor,
or the system will be on whenever
the ignition is on.
The system can turn on the
headlamps when driving in a parking
garage, through a tunnel or when
there is overcast weather. This
is normal.There is a delay in the transition
between the daytime and nighttime
operation of the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) and the automatic
headlamp system so that driving
under bridges or bright overhead
street lights does not affect the
system. The DRL and automatic
headlamp system will only be
affected when the light sensor
detects a change in lighting lasting
longer than the delay.
If the vehicle is started in a dark
garage, the automatic headlamp
system will come on immediately.
Once the vehicle leaves the garage,
it will take about one minute for
the automatic headlamp system to
change to DRL if it is light
outside. During that delay, the
instrument panel cluster may not be
as bright as usual. Make sure the
instrument panel brightness
control is in the full bright position.
SeeInstrument Panel Brightness on
page 3-15.
Off-Road Lamps
The off-road lamps, if the vehicle
has them, provide auxiliary lighting
when the vehicle is used off
road. These lamps are not intended
to be used in place of existing
vehicle lighting. The lamps are not
to be used on any public street
or highway and are to be covered
when not in use. Check your
state and local laws before installing
or using any auxiliary lighting. In
some states it may be necessary to
remove the roof lamps when
operating the vehicle on the
highway.
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The off-road lamps button is located
on the instrument panel below
the climate controls.
To use the lamps, remove the
covers from the lamps and press
the button to turn them on or off. An
indicator light turns on when the
lamps are on.
Notice:Turning on the off-road
lamps before removing the
lamp covers could damage the
off-road lamps and the covers.
Always remove the covers before
turning on the off-road lamps. The off-road lamps remain on even
after the ignition is turned off.
The off-road lamp button must be
pressed to turn them off.
Fog Lamps
The vehicle has fog lamps that
provide better visibility in foggy or
misty conditions.
The fog lamp button is located in
the exterior lamps control.
#(Fog Lamps):
The headlamps
or parking lamps must be on for
the fog lamps to work. Press
#to turn the fog lamps on or off. An
indicator light turns on when the fog
lamps are on.
Never use the fog lamps in the dark
without turning on the headlamps.
When the high-beam headlamps are
turned on, the fog lamps turn off
automatically. When the high-beam
headlamps are turned off, the
fog lamps come on again.
Some localities have laws that
require the headlamps to be
on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel
Brightness
This feature controls the brightness
of the instrument panel lights.
The instrument panel brightness
thumbwheel is located next to
the exterior lamp control.
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Turn the thumbwheel up or down
to brighten or dim the instrument
panel lights and the radio display.
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Electric Power
Management
The vehicle has Electric Power
Management (EPM) that estimates
the battery’s temperature and
state of charge. It then adjusts the
voltage for best performance
and extended life of the battery.
When the battery’s state of charge
is low, the voltage is raised
slightly to quickly bring the charge
back up. When the state of charge is
high, the voltage is lowered
slightly to prevent overcharging. If
the vehicle has a voltmeter gage or
a voltage display on the Driver
Information Center (DIC), you may
see the voltage move up or
down. This is normal. If there is a
problem, an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged
at idle if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fastenough at idle to produce all the
power that is needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator’s
output and the vehicle’s electrical
needs. It can increase engine
idle speed to generate more power,
whenever needed. It can temporarily
reduce the power demands of
some accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,this action may be noticeable to the
driver. If so, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) message might be
displayed, such as BATTERY
SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY
VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY.
If this message is displayed, it is
recommended that the driver reduce
the electrical loads as much as
possible. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 3-37.
Battery Run-Down
Protection
This feature shuts off the dome
lamp if it is left on for more
than 20 minutes when the ignition is
in LOCK/OFF. This helps to
prevent the battery from being
drained.
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Notice:Lack of proper engine oil
maintenance can damage the
engine. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Always follow the maintenance
schedule in this manual for
changing engine oil.
The oil pressure light should come
on briey as the engine is started.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer.
If the light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not owing
through the engine properly. The
vehicle could be low on oil and
might have some other system
problem.Security Light
For information regarding this light
and the vehicle’s security system,
seeContent Theft-Deterrent
on page 2-11.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on whenever the
cruise control is set.
The light goes out when the cruise
control is turned off. SeeCruise
Control on page 3-9for more
information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 3-7for more
information.
Fuel Gage
The fuel gage indicates about how
much fuel there is remaining in
the fuel tank. The ignition must be
in ON/RUN.
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Bluetooth Controls
Use thegbutton, located on the
driver side of the instrument
panel near the headlamp controls,
to operate the in-vehicle Bluetooth
system.
g(Push To Talk):Press to
answer incoming calls, to conrm
system information, and to start
speech recognition.
Pairing
A Bluetooth enabled cell phone
must be paired to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system rst and then
connected to the vehicle before it
can be used. See the cell phone
manufacturers user guide for
Bluetooth functions before pairing
the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone
is not connected, calls will be
made using OnStar
®Hands-Free
Calling, if available. Refer to
the OnStar owner’s guide for more
information.Pairing Information:
Up to ve cell phones can be
paired to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system.
The pairing process is disabled
when the vehicle is moving.
The in-vehicle Bluetooth system
automatically links with the rst
available paired cell phone in the
order the phone was paired.
Only one paired cell phone can
be connected to the in-vehicle
Bluetooth system at a time.
Pairing should only need to be
completed once, unless
changes to the pairing
information have been made or
the phone is deleted.
To link to a different paired phone,
see Linking to a Different Phone
later in this section.Pairing a Phone
1. Press and release
g. The
system responds with “Ready”
followed by a tone.
2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system
responds with “Bluetooth
ready” followed by a tone.
3. Say “Pair”. The system responds
with instructions and a four digit
PIN number. The PIN number
will be used in Step 4.
4. Start the pairing process on the
cell phone that will be paired to
the vehicle. Reference the
cell phone manufacturers user
guide for information on this
process.
Locate the device named
“General Motors” in the list on
the cellular phone and follow the
instructions on the cell phone
to enter the four digit PIN number
that was provided in Step 3.
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