2009 HUMMER H3 reset

message and clear it from the
display. The message appears at
each ignition cycle until the tires are
inated to the correct ination
pressure. SeeTires on page 5-44
andInflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-51for more information on
tires and the correct ination
pressures.
OIL
This message displays when the oil
pressure is low. SeeOil Pressure
Light on page 3-32andEngine
Oil on page 5-13for more
information.
PARK BRK (Brake)
This message displays when the
parking brake is set. SeeParking
Brake on page 2-28andBrake
System Warning Light on page 3-27
for more information. The message
clears from the display after the
parking brake is released or by
pressing and releasing the
reset stem.
REDUCED POWER
This message displays when the
vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can
affect the vehicle’s ability to
accelerate. If this message is on,
but there is no reduction in
performance, proceed to your
destination. The performance may
be reduced the next time the vehicle
is driven. The vehicle may be
driven at a reduced speed while this
message is on, but acceleration
and speed may be reduced. Anytime
this message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your
dealer/retailer for service as soon as
possible. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.
SERV (Service) 4WD
(Four-Wheel Drive)
This message displays when there
is a problem with the transfer
case control system. Check the
transfer case on the vehicleand have it serviced by your
dealer/retailer. SeeFull-Time
Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-24for
more information about the
transfer case. Press and release the
reset stem to acknowledge the
message and clear it from the
display.
SERV (Service) TPM
(Tire Pressure Monitor)
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
TPMS is not working properly.
The tire pressure light also ashes
and then remains on during the
same ignition cycle. SeeTire
Pressure Light on page 3-30.
Several conditions may cause this
message to appear. SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 5-54for more information. If
the warning comes on and stays on,
there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer/retailer.
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SERV (Service) VEH (Vehicle)
This message displays if the
vehicle needs service. Have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer as soon as possible.
SERVICE CHARG (Charge)
SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a
problem with the battery charging
system. Under certain conditions,
the battery warning light may
also turn on in the instrument panel
cluster. SeeCharging System
Light on page 3-27. The battery will
not be charging at an optimal
rate and the vehicle will lose the
ability to enter the fuel economy
mode. The vehicle is safe to drive,
however have the electrical
system checked by your
dealer/retailer. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.
SERVICE STAB (Stability)
SYS (System)
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak®
system. Have the vehicle serviced
by your dealer/retailer. See
StabiliTrak
®System on page 4-6for
more information.
STAB (Stability)
SYS (System) OFF
This message displays when the
StabiliTrak®system is turned
off. SeeStabiliTrak®System on
page 4-6for more information.
TRAC (Traction) OFF
This message along with the
traction off light displays when the
Traction Control System (TCS)
is turned off by pressing the TCS
button. SeeStabiliTrak
®/Traction
Control System (TCS) Warning Light
on page 3-29andTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-7for
more information.
TRACTION FAULT
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Traction Control
System (TCS). Check the TCS
as soon as possible and have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer. SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-7for
more information. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.
TURN SIGNAL
This message displays when the
turn signal is on for about 0.75 miles
(1.2 km) of travel. Press and
release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio the vehicle
has and read the following pages to
become familiar with its features.
{CAUTION
Taking your eyes off the road for
extended periods could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death
to you or others. Do not give
extended attention to
entertainment tasks while driving.
This system provides access to
many audio and non audio listings.
To minimize taking your eyes off
the road while driving, do the
following while the vehicle is parked:
Become familiar with the
operation and controls of
the audio system.
Set up the tone, speaker
adjustments, and preset radio
stations.For more information, seeDefensive
Driving on page 4-2.
Notice:Contact your
dealer/retailer before adding any
equipment.
Adding audio or communication
equipment could interfere
with the operation of the vehicle’s
engine, radio, or other systems,
and could damage them.
Follow federal rules covering
mobile radio and telephone
equipment.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory
Power (RAP). With RAP, the
audio system can be played even
after the ignition is turned off.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 2-17for more
information.
Setting the Clock
The clock can be set with the
ignition on or off.
To set the clock:
1. Press and hold H until the
correct hour and AM or PM
displays.
2. Press and hold M until the
correct minute displays.
Press DISP (Display) to display the
time while the ignition is turned off.
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contact XM at.xmradio.com or call
1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and
xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677
in Canada.
4(Information) (XM Satellite
Radio Service):Press to display
additional information current
XM station when
4is shown on the
display. When the complete
message has shown,
4disappears
from the display. The last
message can be viewed until a new
message is received or the station
is changed.
Parts of the message appear
every three seconds if the
entire message cannot be shown
on the display at once.
Press and release4to manually
scroll through the message.
When4is pressed and a
message is not available from the
station, NO INFO is shown on
the display.Selecting an FM/AM/XM Station
BAND:Press to select FM1,
FM2, AM, XM1, or XM2.
Manual Tuning
e(Tune):Turn to select a radio
station.
Automatic Tuning
1-6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press
to select preset stations.
tSEEKu:Press and release to
go to the previous or next station
and stay there. The radio only stops
at stations with a strong signal.
Press and hold to scan stations or
preset stations.
To scan stations:
1. Press and hold
torufor more
than two seconds. SCN or SCAN
displays and the radio beeps
once. The radio goes to a station,
plays for a few seconds, then
goes to the next station.2. Press
toruagain or one of
the pushbuttons to stop
scanning presets.
To scan preset stations:
1. Press and hold
torufor more
than four seconds. PSC or
PSCN displays and the radio
beeps twice. The radio goes to a
preset station, plays for a few
seconds, then goes to the
next preset station.
2. Press
toruagain or one of
the pushbuttons to stop
scanning presets.
Programming Preset Stations
Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2,
and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2),
and equalization settings for
each station can be programmed on
the six numbered pushbuttons.
To program presets:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2,
AM, or XM1 or XM2.
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y(Random):All the tracks on
one CD or all the CDs can be played
in random order.
Press and releaseyto play
all the tracks on one CD in
random order. RANDOM ONE
displays. Press again to turn
off random play.
Press and holdyfor more than
two seconds to play the tracks
on all of the CDs that are loaded
in random order. A beep
sounds and RANDOM ALL
displays. Press again to turn off
random play.
Z(Eject):Press to eject CD(s).
Press and release
Zto eject
the CD that is currently playing.
To eject multiple CDs:
1. Press and hold
Zfor ve
seconds. A beep sounds and the
indicator light begins to ash
and EJECT ALL displays.2. Remove the CD when REMOVE
CD # displays and the light stops
ashing.
Once the CD is removed, the
indicator light begins ashing
again and another CD ejects.
To stop ejecting the CDs, press
LOAD or
Z.
The CD is automatically pulled back
into the player if the CD is not
removed after 25 seconds. Pushing
a CD back into the player, before
the 25 second time period is
complete causes the player to sense
an error and the CD player tries
to eject the CD several times before
stopping.
Pressing
Zrepeatedly after trying
to push a CD in manually causes
the CD players 25-second eject
timer to reset. Wait for the timer to
expire before pressing
Zagain.
R(Song List):The Song
List feature can save 20 track
selections.To save tracks:
1. If S-LIST is displayed, press
R
to turn it off.
2. Select the desired CD by
pressing the numbered
pushbutton and then use
uto
select the track to be saved.
3. Press and hold
Rfor
two seconds, two beeps
sound to conrm the track is
saved into memory.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for saving
other selections.
S-LIST FULL displays if more than
20 selections are tried to be
stored.
To play tracks:
1. Press
R. One beep sounds and
S-LIST displays. The recorded
tracks begin to play in the
order they were saved
2. Press
toruto go back or
forward within the saved
tracks.
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player and the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
If an error displays, see “CD
Messages” later in this section.
CD Messages
CHECK CD:If this message
displays and/or the CD comes out, it
could be for one of the following
reasons:
The CD player is very hot. When
the temperature returns to
normal, the CD should play.
The road is very rough. When
the road becomes smoother,
the CD should play.
The CD is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
The air is very humid. Wait about
an hour and try again.
The format of the CD might not
be compatible.
A problem may have occurred
while burning the CD.
The label could be caught in the
CD player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error occurs repeatedly or if
an error cannot be corrected,
contact your dealer/retailer. If the
radio displays an error message,
write it down and provide it to your
dealer/retailer when reporting
the problem.
XM Radio Messages
XL (Explicit Language Channels):
These channels, or any others,
can be blocked by calling
1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Updating:The encryption code in
the receiver is being updated,
and no action is required. This
process should take no longer than
30 seconds.No Signal:The system is
functioning correctly, but the vehicle
is in a location that is blocking
the XM signal. When the vehicle is
moved into an open area, the
signal should return.
Loading XM:The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
CH Off Air:This channel is not
currently in service. Tune in
to another channel.
CH Unauth:This channel is
blocked or cannot be received with
your XM Subscription package.
CH Unavail:This previously
assigned channel is no longer
assigned. Tune to another station. If
this station was one of the presets,
choose another station for that
preset button.
No Info:No artist, song title,
category, or text information is
available at this time on this channel.
The system is working properly.
Instrument Panel 3-51

Braking in Emergencies
ABS allows the driver to steer
and brake at the same time. In many
emergencies, steering can help
more than even the very best
braking.
Brake Assist
This vehicle has a Brake Assist
feature designed to assist the driver
in stopping or decreasing vehicle
speed in emergency driving
conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake
control module to supplement the
power brake system under
conditions where the driver has
quickly and forcefully applied
the brake pedal in an attempt to
quickly stop or slow down the
vehicle. The stability system
hydraulic brake control module
increases brake pressure at each
corner of the vehicle until the
ABS activates. Minor brake pedal
pulsations or pedal movement
during this time is normal and the
driver should continue to applythe brake pedal as the driving
situation dictates The Brake Assist
feature will automatically disengage
when the brake pedal is released
or brake pedal pressure is quickly
decreased.
StabiliTrak®System
The vehicle has a vehicle stability
enhancement system called
StabiliTrak. It is an advanced
computer controlled system that
assists the driver with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions.
StabiliTrak activates when the
computer senses a discrepancy
between the intended path and the
direction the vehicle is actually
traveling. StabiliTrak selectively
applies braking pressure at any one
of the vehicle’s brakes to assist
the driver with keeping the vehicle
on the intended path.
When the vehicle is started and
begins to move, the system
performs several diagnostic checksto insure there are no problems.
The system may be heard or
felt while it is working. This is normal
and does not mean there is a
problem with the vehicle.
If cruise control is being used when
StabiliTrak activates, the cruise
control automatically disengages.
The cruise control can be
re-engaged when road conditions
allow. SeeCruise Control on
page 3-9.
If there is a problem detected with
StabiliTrak, a SERVICE STAB
SYS message displays on the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-37for more information.
When this message is displayed, the
system is not working. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
StabiliTrak comes on automatically
whenever the vehicle is started
and resets itself at each ignition
cycle. However, when the transfer
case is placed in Four-Wheel-Low
Lock mode, StabiliTrak is
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Adjust your driving accordingly. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on
page 3-37for more information.
It is recommended to leave
the system on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn the system off if the
vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or
snow, and it is necessary to
“rock” the vehicle to attempt to free
it. SeeIf Your Vehicle is Stuck
in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
on page 4-33for more information.
To turn the system off, press and
release the TCS/StabiliTrak
®button.When TCS has been turned off, this
light comes on steady and TRAC
OFF appears on the DIC. This light
ashes when TCS is active.
Press and release the
TCS/StabiliTrak button again to turn
the system back on. The TRAC
OFF message then goes off. TCS
automatically comes on whenever
the vehicle is started and resets
itself at each ignition cycle.
Adding non-dealer/non-retailer
accessories can affect the vehicle’s
performance. SeeAccessories
and Modifications on page 5-3.
Locking Rear Axle
For vehicles with this feature,
additional traction can be obtained
from the rear wheels when
traveling in off-road situations such
as mud, snow, sand, steep hills
and uneven terrain.
The button used to turn this feature
on or off is located on the
instrument panel.
To lock the rear axle, do the
following:
1. Place the transfer case in the
4LO Lock mode. This is the
only mode which will allow
the rear axle to lock. See
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive on
page 2-24for more information
regarding the transfer case
and 4LO Lock mode.
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