2009 HUMMER H3 CD changer

Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
g:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gage
+:Fuses
i:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
F:Traction Control
M:Windshield Washer Fluid
iv Preface

Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel
Overview
Instrument Panel
Overview...........................3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers. . .3-5
Horn...................................3-5
Tilt Wheel...........................3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever................................3-6
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals.............................3-6
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer..........3-7
Flash-to-Pass......................3-7
Windshield Wipers..............3-7
Windshield Washer.............3-8
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer.............................3-8
Cruise Control....................3-9
Exterior Lamps..................3-11
Headlamps on Reminder. . .3-13
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)..................3-13
Automatic Headlamp
System............................3-14
Off-Road Lamps................3-14
Fog Lamps.......................3-15
Instrument Panel
Brightness.......................3-15
Dome Lamp......................3-16
Dome Lamp Override........3-16
Exit Lighting......................3-16
Reading Lamps.................3-16
Electric Power
Management...................3-17
Battery Run-Down
Protection........................3-17
Accessory Power
Outlet(s)..........................3-18
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter.............................3-18
Climate Controls
Climate Control System. . . .3-19
Outlet Adjustment.............3-21
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators.................3-22
Instrument Panel Cluster. . .3-23
Speedometer and
Odometer........................3-24
Trip Odometer..................3-24
Tachometer.......................3-24
Safety Belt Reminders......3-24
Airbag Readiness Light.....3-25
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator..........................3-26
Charging System Light......3-27
Up-Shift Light....................3-27
Brake System Warning
Light................................3-27
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning Light.......3-28
StabiliTrak®/Traction
Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
..................3-29
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gage..........3-29
Tire Pressure Light...........3-30
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp................3-30
Instrument Panel 3-1

Tilt Wheel
A tilt wheel allows the steering
wheel to be adjusted.
The tilt lever is located on the left
side of the steering column.
To tilt, hold the steering wheel and
pull the tilt lever toward you.
Raise or lower the wheel to a
comfortable level, then release the
tilt lever to lock the wheel in
place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Turn Signal/Multifunction
Lever
The lever on the left side of the
steering column includes the
following:
G: Turn and Lane Change
Signals
53: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
N: Windshield Wipers
L: Windshield Washer
J: Cruise Control
Flash-to-Pass.
Information for these features is on
the pages following.
Turn and Lane-Change
Signals
An arrow on the instrument panel
cluster ashes in the direction of the
turn or lane change.
Move the lever all the way up or
down to signal a turn.
Raise or lower the lever until the
arrow starts to ash to signal a lane
change. Hold it there until the
change is completed.
The lever returns to its starting
position whenever it is released.
If after signaling a turn or a
lane change the arrow ashes
rapidly or does not come on,
a signal bulb may be burned out.
3-6 Instrument Panel

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
23
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.
Instrument Panel 3-7

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.
United StatesCanada
Instrument Panel 3-33

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
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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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