2009 HUMMER H3 air conditioning

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

Climate Controls
Climate Control System
The heating, cooling, and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with this
system.
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. Recirculation
F. Rear Window Defogger
9(Off):Turn the fan control to
this position to turn the fan off.
Air still enters the vehicle and
increases with vehicle speed
depending on the mode and
temperature settings. Turn on the
recirculation mode to stop this
airow. Temperature Control:
Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature of the air in the vehicle.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise
to change the direction of the airow
in the vehicle. The airow can be
set between modes.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
H(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets, and the
remaining air to the oor outlets and
the defroster and side window
outlets. Cooler air is directed to the
upper outlets and warmer air to
the oor outlets.
Instrument Panel 3-19

[(Floor):Air is directed to the
oor outlets, side window outlets,
and defroster. Recirculation is
not available in this mode.
/(Floor/Defog):This mode clears
the windows of fog and moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield, side
window, and oor outlets. The
system runs the air conditioning
unless the outside temperature is
near freezing or below. Recirculation
is not available in this mode.
0(Defrost):This mode clears
the windshield of fog or frost
more quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window
outlets. The system runs the air
conditioning system unless
the outside temperature is near or
below freezing. Recirculation is
not available in this mode.
Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
#(Air Conditioning):Press to
turn the air conditioning system on
or off. An indicator light comes
on when the air conditioning
is turned on. This system cools and
dehumidies the air entering the
vehicle.
The air conditioning will not function
if the fan is turned off. If air
conditioning is selected with fan off,
the indicator light ashes three
times and then turns off.
A slight change in engine
performance may occur when the
air conditioning compressor shuts off
and turns on again. This is normal.
The system is designed to make
adjustments to help with fuel
economy while still maintaining the
selected temperature.
The air conditioning system removes
moisture from the air, so a small
amount of water might drip
under the vehicle while idling or
after turning off the engine. This is
normal.@(Recirculation):Press to turn
the recirculation mode on or off. An
indicator light comes on when the
recirculation is on. This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly cool
the air inside the vehicle. It can be
used to prevent outside air and odors
from entering the vehicle.
Recirculation is available in the
bi-level and vent modes. This mode
cannot be selected while in the oor,
oor/defog or defrost modes. If you
try to select the recirculation mode,
the indicator ashes three times
indicating it is not available in that
mode. When the recirculation mode
is turned on, the air conditioning
turns on automatically.
When it is hot enough outside, the
recirculation mode may turn on
automatically to help improve cooling
performance. The indicator light will
be lit to show this mode is active. If
the recirculation button is pressed
while in this mode, the light ashes
three times and stays on to indicate
that recirculation may not be shut off.
3-20 Instrument Panel

Rear Window Defogger
The rear window defogger uses a
warming grid to remove fog or
frost from the rear window when the
key is in the ignition and turned
to ON/RUN.
=(Rear Defogger):Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or
off. After the button is rst pressed
the rear window defogger stays
on for about 15 minutes. If turned on
again, the defogger only runs for
about seven and one-half minutes.
Notice:Do not use anything
sharp on the inside of the rear
window. If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and
the repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
attach a temporary vehicle
license, tape, a decal or anything
similar to the defogger grid.
Outlet Adjustment
Use the air outlets located in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel to direct the
airow.
This vehicle has air outlets that
allow you to adjust the direction and
amount of airow inside the
vehicle. Move the louvers up or
down to change the direction of the
airow. Use the thumbwheel
under the outlets to change the
direction of the airow from left
to right.Operation TipsUse the recirculation mode for
maximum air conditioning
performance.
Clear away any ice, snow or
leaves from the air inlets at
the base of the windshield that
may block the ow of air into the
vehicle.
Use of non-GM approved hood
deectors may adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Keep the path under the
front seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
Instrument Panel 3-21

RFA 3:This mode ashes the
parking lamps and sounds the horn
when you press the lock or
unlock buttons on the RKE
transmitter.
RFA 4:This mode disables RKE
feedback. There will be no feedback
when you press the lock or unlock
buttons on the RKE transmitter.
DIC Warnings and
Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC
to notify the driver that the status
of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by
the driver to correct the condition.
Multiple messages may appear one
after another. The messages are
displayed for several seconds each.
Some messages may not require
immediate action, but you should
press and release the trip odometer
reset stem to acknowledge that
you received the messages and toclear them from the display. Each
message must be acknowledged
individually.
Some messages cannot be cleared
from the DIC display because
they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they
can be cleared. You should take
any messages that appear on
the display seriously and remember
that clearing the messages only
makes the messages disappear, not
correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed
and some information about them.
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF
This message displays when
the engine coolant temperature is
too high and the air conditioning
in the vehicle needs to be turned off.
SeeEngine Overheating on
page 5-27andClimate Control
System on page 3-19for more
information. This message displays
along with the ENG HOT message.
ABS (Antilock Brake System)
FAULT
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Antilock Brake
System (ABS). Check the ABS as
soon as possible and have the
vehicle serviced by your
dealer/retailer. SeeBrakes on
page 5-30andAntilock Brake
System (ABS) Warning Light on
page 3-28for more information.
Press and release the reset stem to
acknowledge the message and
clear it from the display.
BRAKES
This message displays if there is a
problem with the brakes. Check
the brakes as soon as possible and
have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer/retailer. SeeBrakes on
page 5-30andBrake System
Warning Light on page 3-27for
more information. Press and release
the reset stem to acknowledge
the message and clear it from the
display.
Instrument Panel 3-37

Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an indicator to warn
of engine overheating.
A coolant temperature gage is
displayed on the instrument panel.
SeeEngine Coolant Temperature
Gage on page 3-29.
You may decide not to lift the hood
when this warning appears, but
instead get service help right away.
SeeRoadside Service on page 7-6.
If you do decide to lift the hood,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
a level surface.
Then check to see if the engine
cooling fans are running. If the
engine is overheating, both fans
should be running. If they are not, do
not continue to run the engine and
have the vehicle serviced.The air conditioning might stop
working if the engine is too hot.
This is normal and helps cool the
engine.
Notice:Engine damage from
running the engine without
coolant is not covered by the
warranty.
Notice:If the engine catches re
because of being driven with
no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
If Steam Is Coming From The
Engine Compartment
{CAUTION
Steam from an overheated engine
can burn you badly, even if you
just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear
steam coming from it. Just turn it
off and get everyone away from
the vehicle until it cools down.
Wait until there is no sign of
steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when your
engine is overheated, the liquids
in it can catch re. You or others
could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get
out of the vehicle until the engine
is cool.
Service and Appearance Care 5-27

If No Steam Is Coming From
The Engine Compartment
If an engine overheat warning is
displayed but no steam can be seen
or heard, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine
can get a little too hot when the
vehicle:
Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
Stops after high-speed driving.
Idles for long periods in traffic.
Tows a trailer. See “Driving
on Grades” underTowing a
Trailer on page 4-42.
If the overheat warning is displayed
with no sign of steam:
1. Turn the air conditioning off.
2. Turn the heater on to the highest
temperature and to the highest
fan speed. Open the windows as
necessary.3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle
in N (Neutral) while stopped. If it
is safe to do so, pull off the road,
shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and
let the engine idle.
If the temperature overheat gage is
no longer in the overheat zone
or an overheat warning no longer
displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Continue to drive the vehicle
slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a
safe vehicle distance from the
car in front of you. If the warning
does not come back on, continue to
drive normally.
If the warning continues, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle right away.
If there is no sign of steam, idle the
engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning is still
displayed, turn off the engine until
it cools down.
Engine Fan Noise
This vehicle has a clutched engine
cooling fan. When the clutch is
engaged, the fan spins faster
to provide more air to cool the
engine. In most everyday driving
conditions, the clutch is not
engaged. This improves fuel
economy and reduces fan noise.
Under heavy vehicle loading,
trailer towing and/or high outside
temperatures, the fan speed
increases when the clutch engages.
So you may hear an increase in
fan noise. This is normal and should
not be mistaken as the transmission
slipping or making extra shifts.
It is merely the cooling system
functioning properly. The fan will
slow down when additional cooling
is not required and the clutch
disengages.
You may also hear this fan noise
when you start the engine. It will go
away as the fan clutch disengages.
5-28 Service and Appearance Care

(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 75, as shown
in item C of the light truck
(LT-Metric) tire illustration,
it would mean that the tire’s
sidewall is 75 percent as high
as it is wide.
(D) Construction Code
:A letter code is used to indicate
the type of ply construction in
the tire. The letter R means
radial ply construction; the
letter D means diagonal or
bias ply construction; and the
letter B means belted-bias
ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter
:Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description
:The service description indicates
the load range and speed
rating of a tire. The load index
can range from 1 to 279. Speed
ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and
Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch
of the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
:This means
the combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples
of optional accessories are,
automatic transmission, power
steering, power brakes, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio
:The relationship
of a tire’s height to its width.
Belt
:A rubber coated layer of
cords that is located between the
plies and the tread. Cords may
be made from steel or other
reinforcing materials.Bead
:The tire bead contains
steel wires wrapped by steel
cords that hold the tire onto
the rim.
Bias Ply Tire
:A pneumatic tire
in which the plies are laid at
alternate angles less than
90 degrees to the centerline
of the tread.
Cold Tire Pressure
:The
amount of air pressure in a tire,
measured in pounds per
square inch (psi) or kilopascals
(kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on
page 5-51.
Curb Weight
:The weight of a
motor vehicle with standard
and optional equipment including
the maximum capacity of fuel,
oil, and coolant, but without
passengers and cargo.
5-48 Service and Appearance Care