2009 HUMMER H3 low beam

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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Instrument Panel 3-33

To adjust the vertical aim:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood
Release on page 5-9.
2. Record the distance from the
ground to the aim dot on the
headlamp.3. At a wall, measure from the
ground upward the recorded
distance from Step 2 and mark it.
4. Draw or tape a horizontal line the
width of the vehicle at the wall
where it was marked it Step 4.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp
to improve beam cut-off when
aiming. Covering a headlamp may
cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the
headlamp.
5. Turn on the headlamps and
place a piece of cardboard
or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being aimed.This should allow only the beam
of light from the headlamp being
aimed to be seen on the wall.
6. Locate the vertical headlamp
aiming screws, which are
under the hood near each
headlamp assembly.
The adjustment screw can be
turned with an E8 Torx
®socket
or T15 Torx®screwdriver.
Passenger Side Shown
5-40 Service and Appearance Care

7. Turn the vertical aiming screw
until the headlamp beam is
aimed to the horizontal tape
line. Turn it clockwise or
counterclockwise to raise or
lower the beam.
The top edge of the cut-off
should be positioned at the
bottom edge of the horizontal
tape line.
8. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for the
opposite headlamp.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
on page 5-43.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION
Halogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood
Release on page 5-9for
more information.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly
and pull it straight out.
3. Unplug the electrical connector
by pushing the release tab and
pulling the bulb socket out.
4. Replace with a new bulb socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to
reinstall.
Service and Appearance Care 5-41

To replace one of these bulbs in the
taillamp assembly:
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate
on page 2-7.
2. Remove the two screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly away
from the vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb to release it
from the socket.6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to
reinstall in the taillamp assembly.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly
making sure to line up the pins
with the vehicle.
8. Reinstall the two screws.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding
the license plate lamp.
2. Pull the license plate lamp away
from the fascia.
3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the license
plate lamp assembly.4. Install the new bulb into the
socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to
reinstall.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulb
Number
Back-up Lamp (H3T) W16W
Back-up (H3),
Stoplamp,
Taillamp and Turn
Signal Lamp3157K
License Plate Lamp 194
Low-Beam and
High-Beam
HeadlampH13
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer/retailer.
Service and Appearance Care 5-43

Fuse Usage
53Power Heated Seat,
Belt Switch
54Fuel System Control
Module (FSCM)
55 Trailer Parking Lamps
56Front Turn Signal,
Hazard Signal/
Courtesy Mirror
57 Power Sunroof
58Transfer Case Control
Module Switch
59Climate Control,
Control Head
60 Back-Up Lamp
61 Power Seats
62 AIR Pump
63Passenger Side
Power Window
64Antilock Brakes,
StabiliTrak
®2 Solenoid
67Antilock Brakes,
StabiliTrak
®1 Motor
Fuse Usage
68Driver Side Power
Window
82 Climate Control Fan
83Electronic Brake
Controller
84 Trailer B+ Fuse
85 Starter
91 Generator Megafuse
Relay Usage
66 Stop Lamp (H3T Only)
69 Fog Lamp
70High, Low Beam
Headlamps
71 Rear Defogger
72Windshield Wiper
On/Off
73Windshield Wiper
High/Low
74 Horn
75 Headlamp
Relay Usage
76 Air Conditioning Clutch
77Powertrain Control
Module (Starter)
78 Run, Crank
79Daytime Running
Lamps
80Air Injection Reactor
(AIR) Solenoid
81 Powertrain
86 Back Up Lamps
87Ignition 3 Heating,
Ventilation,
Air Conditioning
88Retained Accessory
Power/Accessory
89 Park Lamp
Diode Usage
65 Wiper Diode
90Air Conditioning Clutch
Diode
Service and Appearance Care 5-95

Fuel (cont.)
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container....................... 5-8
Filling the Tank.................. 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 5-7
Gage ..............................3-33
Gasoline Octane................ 5-5
Gasoline Specications........ 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block...................5-92
Fuses and Circuit
Breakers......................5-91
Windshield Wiper..............5-91
G
Gage
Engine Coolant
Temperature.................3-29
Fuel................................3-33
Speedometer...................3-24
Tachometer......................3-24
Garage Door Opener............2-42Gasoline
Octane............................. 5-5
Specications..................... 5-5
Glove Box...........................2-47
GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program............................ 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers........ 3-5
Head Restraints..................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming ............................5-39
Headlamps..........................5-41
Bulb Replacement.............5-41
Daytime Running Lamp.....3-13
Exterior Lamps.................3-11
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
Halogen Bulbs..................5-41
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
On Reminder...................3-13
Heated Seats........................ 1-4
Heater................................3-19
Engine Coolant.................2-19
Highbeam On Light..............3-33Highway Hypnosis................4-30
Hill and Mountain Roads.......4-30
Hood
Checking Things Under....... 5-9
Release............................ 5-9
Horn .................................... 3-5
How to Wear Safety Belts
Properly..........................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch...................5-21
I
Ignition Positions..................2-16
Infants and Young Children,
Restraints........................1-28
Ination - Tire Pressure.........5-51
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Cluster............................3-23
Overview........................... 3-4
INDEX i-5

J
Jump Starting......................5-34
K
Keyless Entry System............ 2-3
Keys.................................... 2-2
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall..........5-45
Lamp
Malfunction Indicator.........3-30
Lamps
Dome .............................3-16
Dome Lamp Override........3-16
Off-Road .........................3-14
Reading..........................3-16
Lap-Shoulder Belt................1-20
LATCH System for Child
Restraints........................1-34
License Plate Lamps............5-43Light
Airbag Readiness.............3-25
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning..............3-28
Brake System Warning......3-27
Charging System..............3-27
Cruise Control..................3-33
Highbeam On...................3-33
Oil Pressure.....................3-32
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator.......................3-26
Safety Belt Reminders.......3-24
Security...........................3-33
StabiliTrak
®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light...............3-29
Tire Pressure...................3-30
Up-Shift...........................3-27
Lighting
Exit................................3-16
Lights
Exterior Lamps.................3-11
Flash-to-Pass..................... 3-7
High/Low Beam Changer..... 3-7
On Reminder...................3-13Loading Your Vehicle............4-35
Locking Rear Axle................. 4-8
Lockout Protection................. 2-7
Locks
Door ................................. 2-5
Lockout Protection.............. 2-7
Power Door....................... 2-6
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks.................... 2-6
Rear Door Security Locks.... 2-6
Loss of Control....................4-12
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children......................1-34
Luggage Carrier...................2-48
Lumbar
Manual Controls................. 1-4
Power Controls.................. 1-4
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services........................ 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill................ 6-9
At Least Once a Month....... 6-9
At Least Once a Year.......6-10
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