2009 HUMMER H3 mirror

Of course, traction is reduced when
water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material is on the road. For safety,
slow down and adjust your
driving to these conditions. It is
important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping
distance will be longer and vehicle
control more limited.
While driving on a surface with
reduced traction, try your best to
avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing
vehicle speed by shifting to a lower
gear. Any sudden changes could
cause the tires to slide. You may not
realize the surface is slippery until
the vehicle is skidding. Learn to
recognize warning clues — such as
enough water, ice, or packed
snow on the road to make a
mirrored surface — and slow down
when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any Antilock Brake
System (ABS) helps avoid only the
braking skid.Off-Road Driving
The airbag system is designed to
work properly under a wide range
of conditions, including off-road
usage. Always wear your safety belt
and observe safe driving speeds,
especially on rough terrain.
Drinking and driving can be very
dangerous on any road and this is
certainly true for off-road driving.
At the very time you need special
alertness and driving skills, your
reexes, perceptions, and judgment
can be affected by even a small
amount of alcohol. You could
have a serious — or even
fatal — accident if you drink and
drive or ride with a driver who has
been drinking.Off-roading can be great fun
but has some denite hazards. The
greatest of these is the terrain
itself. When off-road driving, traffic
lanes are not marked, curves are not
banked, and there are no road
signs. Surfaces can be slippery,
rough, uphill, or downhill.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt
maneuvers. Failure to operate the
vehicle correctly off-road could result
in loss of vehicle control or vehicle
rollover.
Off-roading involves some new
skills. That is why it is very important
that you read these driving tips
and suggestions to help make
off-road driving safer and more
enjoyable.
Driving Your Vehicle 4-13

Assist Steps
If your vehicle has removable side
steps, remove the steps prior to
off-roading to give your vehicle more
ground clearance and to prevent
damage to the vehicle from the side
steps dragging and/or catching
on obstacles.
Notice:Do not drive off-road
with the side steps attached
to your vehicle. You can damage
the side steps and/or your
vehicle’s frame if they get caught
or drag against an obstacle.
This damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s
warranty. Always remove the
side steps prior to any off-road
driving.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous
than day driving because
some drivers are likely to be
impaired — by alcohol or drugs,
with night vision problems, or
by fatigue.
Night driving tips include:
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Reduce headlamp glare by
adjusting the inside rearview
mirror.
Slow down and keep more space
between you and other vehicles
because headlamps can only
light up so much road ahead.
Watch for animals.
When tired, pull off the road.
Do not wear sunglasses.
Avoid staring directly into
approaching headlamps.
Keep the windshield and all glass
on your vehicle clean — inside
and out.
Keep your eyes moving,
especially during turns or curves.
No one can see as well at night as
in the daytime. But, as we get
older, these differences increase. A
50-year-old driver might need at
least twice as much light to see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
4-28 Driving Your Vehicle

Before Leaving on a
Long Trip
To prepare your vehicle for a long
trip, consider having it serviced
by your dealer/retailer before
departing.
Things to check on your own
include:
Windshield Washer Fluid:
Reservoir full? Windows
clean — inside and outside?
Wiper Blades:In good shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:All
levels checked?
Lamps:Do they all work and are
lenses clean?
Tires:Are treads good? Are tires
inated to recommended
pressure?
Weather and Maps:Safe to
travel? Have up-to-date maps?
Highway Hypnosis
Always be alert and pay attention
to your surroundings while driving. If
you become tired or sleepy, nd
a safe place to park your vehicle
and rest.
Other driving tips include:
Keep the vehicle well ventilated.
Keep interior temperature cool.
Keep your eyes moving — scan
the road ahead and to the sides.
Check the rearview mirror and
vehicle instruments often.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through
mountains is different than driving
on at or rolling terrain. Tips for
driving in these conditions include:
Keep the vehicle serviced
and in good shape.
Check all uid levels and brakes,
tires, cooling system, and
transmission.
Going down steep or long hills,
shift to a lower gear.
{CAUTION
If you do not shift down, the
brakes could get so hot that they
would not work well. You would
then have poor braking or even
none going down a hill. You could
crash. Shift down to let the engine
assist the brakes on a steep
downhill slope.
4-30 Driving Your Vehicle

Allow greater following distance on
any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches
can occur on otherwise clear roads
in shaded areas. The surface of
a curve or an overpass can remain
icy when the surrounding roads
are clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while on ice.
Turn off cruise control, if equipped,
on slippery surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be in a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use theRoadside
Service on page 7-6. To get help
and keep everyone in the vehicle
safe:
Turn on theHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-5.
Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{CAUTION
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may cause
exhaust gases to get inside.
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
Clear away snow from
around the base of your
vehicle, especially any that is
blocking the exhaust pipe.
Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
Open a window about two
inches (5 cm) on the side of
the vehicle that is away from
the wind to bring in fresh air.
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
Adjust the Climate Control
system to a setting that
circulates the air inside the
vehicle and set the fan speed
to the highest setting. See
Climate Control System in the
Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, seeEngine
Exhaust on page 2-31.
Snow can trap exhaust gases
under your vehicle. This can
cause deadly CO (carbon
monoxide) gas to get inside. CO
could overcome you and kill you.
You cannot see it or smell it, so
you might not know it is in your
vehicle. Clear away snow from
around the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking the
exhaust.
4-32 Driving Your Vehicle

Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the
vehicle and the trailer. Cross
the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer to help prevent the
tongue from contacting the road if it
becomes separated from the
hitch. Always leave just enough
slack so the rig can turn. Never
allow safety chains to drag on the
ground.
Trailer Brakes
A loaded trailer that weighs more
than 1,500 lbs (680 kg) needs
to have its own brake system that is
adequate for the weight of the
trailer. Be sure to read and follow
the instructions for the trailer brakes
so they are installed, adjusted
and maintained properly.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. Get to
know the rig before setting out for
the open road. Get acquainted
with the feel of handling and braking
with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that
the vehicle you are driving is now
longer and not as responsive as the
vehicle is by itself.
Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirror adjustments. If
the trailer has electric brakes, start
the vehicle and trailer moving
and then apply the trailer brake
controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This checks
the electrical connection at the
same time.
During the trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure,
and that the lamps and any
trailer brakes are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind
the vehicle ahead as you would
when driving the vehicle without a
trailer. This can help to avoid
situations that require heavy braking
and sudden turns.
Passing
More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because
the rig is longer, it is necessary to
go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before returning to
the lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. Then, to move
the trailer to the left, move that
hand to the left. To move the trailer
to the right, move your hand to
the right. Always back up slowly
and, if possible, have someone
guide you.
4-48 Driving Your Vehicle

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

Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Introduction....................... 6-1
Maintenance Footnotes....... 6-7
Maintenance Record.........6-16
Maintenance Replacement
Parts...........................6-14
Maintenance
Requirements................. 6-2
Owner Checks and
Services........................ 6-9
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants....................6-12
Scheduled Maintenance....... 6-4
Using............................... 6-2
Your Vehicle and the
Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp....3-30
Manual Lumbar Controls......... 1-4
Manual Seats........................ 1-3
Manual Transmission
Fluid...............................5-20
Operation........................2-22
Message
DIC Warnings and
Messages....................3-37Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview......................2-33
Outside Convex Mirror.......2-35
Outside Power Mirrors.......2-35
MyGMLink.com...................... 7-3
N
Navigation System, Privacy . . . 7-17
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual............3-52
New Vehicle Break-In...........2-15
O
Odometer...........................3-24
Odometer, Trip.....................3-24
Off-Road Driving..................4-13
Off-Road Lamps ..................3-14
Off-Road Recovery...............4-11
Oil
Engine............................5-13
Pressure Light..................3-32
Oil, Engine Oil Life System....5-15
Older Children, Restraints......1-25Online Owner Center.............. 7-3
OnStar, Privacy....................7-17
OnStar
®System, see
OnStar®Manual...............2-39
Operation, Universal Home
Remote System................2-43
Outlet Adjustment.................3-21
Outlets
Accessory Power..............3-18
Outside
Convex Mirror..................2-35
Power Mirrors..................2-35
Owner Checks and Services . . . 6-9
Owners, Canadian.................... ii
P
Paint, Damage.....................5-89
Park
Shifting Into.....................2-29
Shifting Out of..................2-30
Park Aid.............................2-36
Park Brake..........................2-28
INDEX i-7

Parking
Over Things That Burn......2-31
Parking Your Vehicle............2-31
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-26
Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-54
Passing..............................4-12
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-13
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation........2-14
Passlock
®...........................2-12
Perchlorate Materials
Requirements, California...... 5-4
Phone
Bluetooth
®.......................3-52
Power
Door Locks........................ 2-6
Electrical System..............5-91
Lumbar Controls................. 1-4
Retained Accessory...........2-17
Seat................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid...................5-29
Windows.........................2-10Privacy...............................7-16
Event Data Recorders.......7-16
Navigation System............7-17
OnStar............................7-17
Radio Frequency
Identication.................7-17
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks........................ 2-6
R
Radio Frequency Identication
(RFID), Privacy.................7-17
Radio(s).............................3-42
Radios
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual . . . 3-52
Reception........................3-62
Setting the Clock..............3-41
Theft-Deterrent.................3-62
Reading Lamps...................3-16
Rear Axle...........................5-38
Locking............................. 4-8
Rear Door Security Locks....... 2-6
Rear Storage Area...............2-49
Rear Vision Camera.............2-36Rear Windshield Washer/
Wiper............................... 3-8
Rearview Mirror, Automatic
Dimming ..........................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks............... 1-5
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants........................6-12
Recovery Loops...................4-34
Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 4-40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System............................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System, Operation.............. 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire.....5-72
Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools................5-68, 5-69
Replacement Bulbs..............5-43
Replacement Parts,
Maintenance....................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government.......7-14
General Motors................7-15
United States
Government..................7-14
i-8 INDEX