High Mobility Characteristics
The H3 has a 8.8 inch (22.3 cm)
running ground clearance (A),
a 9.2 inch (23.4 cm) axle to ground
clearance (B), and a low center
of gravity.
The H3T has a 9.5 inch (24.1 cm)
running ground clearance (A),
and 8.7 inch (22.1 cm) axle to
ground clearance (B), and a low
center of gravity.
The H3 has an approximate
approach angle (A) of 37.4 degrees
and a departure angle (B) of
34.7 degrees, depending on
suspension packages.The H3T has an approximate
approach angle (A) of 37.1 degrees
and a departure angle (B) of
31 degrees, depending on
suspension packages.
Design speci cations required
a minimum gradeability of 60%
(31 degrees) slope, with the vehicle
fully loaded, on high friction
surfaces with maximum vehicle
speed not to exceed 6 mph
(9.7 km/h). The vehicle is expected
to traverse this grade only for
short durations. Never stop and idle
the vehicle or park it on this grade.
4-16 Driving Your Vehicle
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
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent,
cracked, or badly rusted or corroded.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts
should be replaced. If the wheel
leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer/retailer if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer will know the
kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the
same load-carrying capacity,
diameter, width, offset, and be
mounted the same way as the one
it replaces.If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts,
or Tire Pressure Monitor System
(TPMS) sensors, replace them only
with new GM original equipment
parts. This way, you will be sure
to have the right wheel, wheel bolts,
wheel nuts, and TPMS sensors
for your vehicle.
{CAUTION
Using the wrong replacement
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts
on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make
your tires lose air and make you
lose control. You could have a
collision in which you or others
could be injured. Always use the
correct wheel, wheel bolts, and
wheel nuts for replacement.Notice:The wrong wheel can
also cause problems with bearing
life, brake cooling, speedometer
or odometer calibration, headlamp
aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance, and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
SeeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-66for more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION
Putting a used wheel on the
vehicle is dangerous. You cannot
know how it has been used or how
far it has been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you
have to replace a wheel, use a
new GM original equipment wheel.
5-64 Service and Appearance Care
