2009 HUMMER H3 light

For some children who have
outgrown child restraints and for
very small adults, the passenger
sensing system may or may not turn
off the right front passenger frontal
airbag and seat-mounted side
impact airbag (if equipped),
depending upon the person seating
posture and body build. Everyone
in the vehicle who has outgrown
child restraints should wear a safety
belt properly — whether or not
there is an airbag for that person.
{CAUTION
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong with
the airbag system. To help avoid
injury to yourself or others, have
the vehicle serviced right away.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light on
page 3-25for more information,
including important safety
information.
If the On Indicator is Lit for a
Child Restraint
If a child restraint has been installed
and the on indicator is lit:
1. Turn the vehicle off.
2. Remove the child restraint from
the vehicle.
3. Remove any additional items
from the seat such as blankets,
cushions, seat covers, seat
heaters, or seat massagers.
4. Reinstall the child restraint
following the directions provided
by the child restraint manufacturer
and refer toSecuring a Child
Restraint in the Right Front Seat
Position on page 1-43.5. If, after reinstalling the child
restraint and restarting the
vehicle, the on indicator is still lit,
turn the vehicle off. Then slightly
recline the vehicle seatback
and adjust the seat cushion, if
adjustable, to make sure that the
vehicle seatback is not pushing
the child restraint into the
seat cushion.
Also make sure the child restraint
is not trapped under the vehicle
head restraint. If this happens,
adjust the head restraint. See
Head Restraints on page 1-2.
6. Restart the vehicle.
If the on indicator is still lit with a
child present in a child restraint,
secure the child restraint in a rear
seat position in the vehicle and
check with your dealer/retailer.
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Restraint System
Check
Checking the Restraint
Systems
Safety Belts
Now and then, check the safety
belt reminder light, safety belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts that might
keep a safety belt system from doing
its job. See your dealer/retailer to
have it repaired. Torn or frayed
safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or
frayed, get a new one right away.
Make sure the safety belt reminder
light is working. SeeSafety Belt
Reminders on page 3-24for more
information.Keep safety belts clean and dry.
SeeCare of Safety Belts on
page 5-85.
Airbags
The airbag system does not need
regularly scheduled maintenance
or replacement. Make sure the
airbag readiness light is working.
SeeAirbag Readiness Light
on page 3-25for more information.
Notice:If an airbag covering
is damaged, opened, or broken,
the airbag may not work properly.
Do not open or break the airbag
coverings. If there are any opened
or broken airbag covers, have
the airbag covering and/or airbag
module replaced. For the
location of the airbag modules,
seeWhat Makes an Airbag
Inflate? on page 1-52. See your
dealer/retailer for service.
Replacing Restraint
System Parts After a
Crash
{CAUTION
A crash can damage the
restraint systems in your vehicle.
A damaged restraint system may
not properly protect the person
using it, resulting in serious injury
or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems
are working properly after a crash,
have them inspected and any
necessary replacements made
as soon as possible.
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If the vehicle has been in a crash, do
you need new safety belts or LATCH
system (if equipped) parts?
After a very minor crash, nothing
may be necessary. But the safety
belt assemblies that were used
during any crash may have been
stressed or damaged. See your
dealer/retailer to have the safety belt
assemblies inspected or replaced.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system
and it was being used during a
crash, you may need new LATCH
system parts.New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the safety belt or
LATCH system (if equipped), was not
being used at the time of the crash.
If an airbag inates, you will need
to replace airbag system parts.
See the part on the airbag system
earlier in this section.
Have the safety belt pretensioners
checked if the vehicle has been in a
crash, if the airbag readiness light
stays on after the vehicle is started,
or while you are driving. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 3-25.
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Removing the Tailgate
To remove the tailgate:
1. Open the tailgate fully and
remove the retainer clip from the
driver’s side hinge.
It is recommended that the
retainer clip be stored in a safe
place, like the glove box.2. Lift up slightly on the entire
tailgate assembly.
Remove the retaining cables
from both sides of the pickup box
by pulling the clips away from
the bolt heads while pushing the
cable bracket forward. When
the larger part of the hole on the
bracket is over the bolt, slide
the bracket off of the bolt.
3. With the tailgate partially down,
lift up on the passenger’s side
and pull the tailgate toward you,
then move the tailgate to the
right to release the driver’s side.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall
the tailgate. Make sure it is secure.To partially lower the tailgate:
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up
slightly on the entire tailgate
assembly.
2. Remove the retaining cable from
the passenger side of the pickup
box by pulling the clip away
from the bolt head while pushing
the cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole
on the bracket is over the bolt,
slide the bracket off of the bolt.
Tailgate Partially Down
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3. Slide the lower end tting onto
the front bolt. The tailgate will
now stay in the partially opened
position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
driver side.
When closing the tailgate the
bracket cannot be in the partially
opened position. It must be
anchored on the rear bolt using
the top position on the bracket.
Swing-gate
To lock or unlock the swing-gate,
use the power door lock switch
or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
{CAUTION
Make sure the swing-gate is
completely closed. Driving with
the swing-gate open could injure
pedestrians or damage the vehicle.To open the swing-gate, use the
door handle to pull the swing-gate
rearward slightly so it opens
automatically.
Windows
{CAUTION
Leaving children, helpless adults,
or pets in a vehicle with the
windows closed is dangerous.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke. Never leave a
child, a helpless adult, or a pet
alone in a vehicle, especially with
the windows closed in warm or
hot weather.
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Press the button again to turn the
lockout off. A red band on the
side of the button is lit when the
windows are not locked out.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
Pull out the extenders for further
coverage.
On a visor with a mirror, lift the
cover to use it.
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.
Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.
To arm the system:
1. Close all the doors.
2. Lock the doors with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The security light ashes.If the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, but a door
is open, the doors lock, the lights
may ash and the horn may sound.
Close the open door to arm the
system.
The alarm goes off if a locked
door is not opened using the
RKE transmitter, or by OnStar
®.
A pre-alarm sounds the horn at
reduced intensity for 10 seconds.
Then, the front turn signal lamps
ash for two minutes, and the horn
sounds for two minutes. The alarm
then turns off to save battery power.
Start the engine to turn off the alarm.
The theft-deterrent system does not
activate if the doors are locked with
the key, the manual door lock, or
power door lock switch. The system
can only be activated using the
RKE transmitter, or by OnStar.
SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-39
for additional information. The
vehicle can be started with the
correct key if the alarm has been
set off.
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To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
Lock the vehicle with the manual
door lock lever, the power door
lock switch, or the key, after
the doors are closed.
Unlock the doors by pressing the
unlock button on the RKE
transmitter or by contacting
OnStar. Unlocking a door any
other way activates the alarm.
Press unlock on the RKE
transmitter, start the vehicle with
the correct key, or have OnStar
unlock the doors to turn the alarm
off. The alarm does not stop if
a door is unlocked any other way.
Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lock the
doors with the RKE transmitter.
2. Unlock the door with the manual
door lock and open the door.
The pre-alarm should sound
followed by the full alarm about
10 seconds later.
3. Press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter or start the
engine to turn the alarm off.
If the alarm does not sound but the
lights ash, check to see if the
horn works. The horn fuse could be
blown. To replace the fuse, see
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-91.
If the alarm does not sound or
the front turn signal lamps do not
ash, see your dealer/retailer
for service.
Passlock®(U.S. Only)
Passlock®is a passive
theft-deterrent system that enables
fuel if the vehicle is started with
a valid key. If an incorrect key
is used or the ignition lock cylinder
is tampered with, the fuel system
is disabled and the vehicle does
not start.
The security light turns off
approximately ve seconds after
the engine is started. SeeSecurity
Light on page 3-33.
If the engine stalls and the security
light ashes, wait about 10 minutes
until the light stops ashing
before trying to restart the engine.
Release the key from START
as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after
three tries, the vehicle needs
service.
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If the engine is running and the
security light comes on, the engine
restarts if you turn the engine
off. However, the Passlock
®system
is not working properly and must
be serviced by your dealer/retailer.
The vehicle is not protected by
Passlock
®at this time. See
your dealer/retailer for service.
In an emergency, call the Roadside
Assistance Center. SeeRoadside
Service on page 7-6.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the theft
deterrent system in the vehicle.
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer
The PASS-Key III+ system
operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and
with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modications to
this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.
PASS-Key III+ uses a radio
frequency transponder in the key that
matches a decoder in the vehicle.
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