Seats and Restraint
System............................... 1-1
Head Restraints
.............. 1-2
Front Seats
.................... 1-3
Rear Seats
.................... 1-7
Safety Belts
..................1-11
Child Restraints
.............1-25
Airbag System
..............1-46
Restraint System
Check
......................1-60
Features and Controls...... 2-1
Keys
............................. 2-2
Doors and Locks
............ 2-5
Windows
........................ 2-9
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
...................2-11
Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
.....................2-15
Mirrors
.........................2-33
Object Detection
Systems
...................2-36
OnStar
®System
............2-39Universal Home
Remote System
.........2-42
Storage Areas
...............2-47
Sunroof
........................2-50
Instrument Panel............... 3-1
Instrument Panel
Overview
.................... 3-4
Climate Controls
............3-19
Warning Lights, Gages,
and Indicators
............3-22
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
.............3-34
Audio System(s)
............3-41
Driving Your Vehicle......... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road,
and the Vehicle
........... 4-1
Towing
........................4-40
Service and
Appearance Care............... 5-1
Service
.......................... 5-3
Fuel
.............................. 5-5
Checking Things Under
the Hood
.................... 5-9
Rear Axle
.....................5-38Four-Wheel Drive
..........5-38
Front Axle
....................5-39
Headlamp Aiming
..........5-39
Bulb Replacement
.........5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
.............5-44
Tires
...........................5-44
Appearance Care
..........5-83
Vehicle Identi cation
......5-90
Electrical System
...........5-91
Capacities and
Speci cations
............5-96
Maintenance Schedule...... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
..... 6-1
Customer Assistance
Information........................ 7-1
Customer Assistance and
Information
................. 7-1
Reporting Safety
Defects
.....................7-14
Vehicle Data Recording
and Privacy
...............7-16
Index....................................i-1
2009 HUMMER H3/H3T Owner ManualM
The ignition must be on for the
heated seat feature to work. The
seat will heat to the last setting if the
ignition has been turned off and then
turned back on.
For the heated seat feature to work
on the passenger seat the safety
belt must be fastened.
If the controls are located on the
center console, press the button to
turn the heated seat and seatback
on or off.
Each time the button is pressed, the
temperature settings change from
high, to low, to off. Indicator lights
on the button show the level of
heat selected: two for high, and
one for low.Reclining Seatbacks
{CAUTION
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver’s seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver’s seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
{CAUTION
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.The seats have manual reclining
seatbacks. The lever used to
operate them is located on the
outboard side of the seats.
To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the recline lever and move the
seatback to the desired position,
then release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to
make sure it is locked.
Seats and Restraint System 1-5
Press the button again to turn the
lockout off. A red band on the
side of the button is lit when the
windows are not locked out.
Sun Visors
Pull the visor toward you, or move it
to the side to help reduce glare.
Pull out the extenders for further
coverage.
On a visor with a mirror, lift the
cover to use it.
Theft-Deterrent
Systems
Vehicle theft is big business,
especially in some cities. This
vehicle has theft-deterrent features,
however, they do not make it
impossible to steal.
Content Theft-Deterrent
This vehicle has a content
theft-deterrent alarm system.
The security light is located on the
instrument panel cluster.
To arm the system:
1. Close all the doors.
2. Lock the doors with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
The security light ashes.If the lock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, but a door
is open, the doors lock, the lights
may ash and the horn may sound.
Close the open door to arm the
system.
The alarm goes off if a locked
door is not opened using the
RKE transmitter, or by OnStar
®.
A pre-alarm sounds the horn at
reduced intensity for 10 seconds.
Then, the front turn signal lamps
ash for two minutes, and the horn
sounds for two minutes. The alarm
then turns off to save battery power.
Start the engine to turn off the alarm.
The theft-deterrent system does not
activate if the doors are locked with
the key, the manual door lock, or
power door lock switch. The system
can only be activated using the
RKE transmitter, or by OnStar.
SeeOnStar
®System on page 2-39
for additional information. The
vehicle can be started with the
correct key if the alarm has been
set off.
Features and Controls 2-11
To avoid setting off the alarm by
accident:
Lock the vehicle with the manual
door lock lever, the power door
lock switch, or the key, after
the doors are closed.
Unlock the doors by pressing the
unlock button on the RKE
transmitter or by contacting
OnStar. Unlocking a door any
other way activates the alarm.
Press unlock on the RKE
transmitter, start the vehicle with
the correct key, or have OnStar
unlock the doors to turn the alarm
off. The alarm does not stop if
a door is unlocked any other way.
Testing the Alarm
To test the alarm:
1. From inside the vehicle, lock the
doors with the RKE transmitter.
2. Unlock the door with the manual
door lock and open the door.
The pre-alarm should sound
followed by the full alarm about
10 seconds later.
3. Press the unlock button on the
RKE transmitter or start the
engine to turn the alarm off.
If the alarm does not sound but the
lights ash, check to see if the
horn works. The horn fuse could be
blown. To replace the fuse, see
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-91.
If the alarm does not sound or
the front turn signal lamps do not
ash, see your dealer/retailer
for service.
Passlock®(U.S. Only)
Passlock®is a passive
theft-deterrent system that enables
fuel if the vehicle is started with
a valid key. If an incorrect key
is used or the ignition lock cylinder
is tampered with, the fuel system
is disabled and the vehicle does
not start.
The security light turns off
approximately ve seconds after
the engine is started. SeeSecurity
Light on page 3-33.
If the engine stalls and the security
light ashes, wait about 10 minutes
until the light stops ashing
before trying to restart the engine.
Release the key from START
as soon as the engine starts.
If the engine does not start after
three tries, the vehicle needs
service.
2-12 Features and Controls
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different
positions.
To shift out of P (Park), turn the
ignition to ON/RUN and apply
the regular brake pedal.Notice:Using a tool to force the
key to turn in the ignition could
cause damage to the switch or
break the key. Use the correct key,
make sure it is all the way in, and
turn it only with your hand. If the
key cannot be turned by hand, see
your dealer/retailer.
(A) LOCK/OFF:This position
locks the ignition. It also locks
the transmission on automatic
transmission vehicles. It locks
the steering wheel on manual
transmission vehicles. The key can
only be removed in LOCK/OFF.
On vehicles with an automatic
transmission, the shift lever must be
in P (Park) to turn the ignition
switch to LOCK/OFF.
The steering can bind with the
wheels turned off center. If this
happens, move the steering wheel
from right to left while turningthe key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If this doesn’t work, then the vehicle
needs service.
(B) ACC/ACCESSORY:This is the
position in which you can operate
the electrical accessories or items
plugged into the accessory power
outlets. On automatic transmission
vehicles, this position unlocks
the ignition. On manual transmission
vehicles, it unlocks the ignition
and steering wheel. Use this position
if the vehicle must be pushed or
towed.
(C) ON/RUN:This position can be
used to operate the electrical
accessories and to display some
instrument panel cluster warning
and indicator lights. The switch stays
in this position when the engine is
running. The transmission is
also unlocked in this position on
automatic transmission vehicles.
2-16 Features and Controls
Full-Time Four-Wheel
Drive
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive sends
engine power to all four wheels
for extra traction. To get the most
out of Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive,
you must be familiar with its
operation.
Transfer Case Buttons
The transfer case buttons are
located to the right of the instrument
panel cluster. Use these switches to
shift into and out of the different
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive modes.4
m(Four-Wheel High):This
setting is used for driving in most
street and highway situations.
You can also use this setting for
light or variable off-road conditions.
N (Neutral):Shift the transfer
case to Neutral only when towing
the vehicle. SeeRecreational
Vehicle Towing on page 4-40or
Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-40
for more information.
Notice:Driving on pavement in
Four-Wheel High Lock or Four
Wheel Low Lock for extended
periods may cause premature
wear on the vehicle powertrain
and tires. Do not drive in
Four-Wheel High Lock or
Four-Wheel Low Lock on
pavement for extended periods.
4
mQ(Four-Wheel-High Lock):
Use this setting when you need
extra traction in most off-road
situations such as sand, mud, snow
or level, rocky trails.Notice:Operating the vehicle in
Four-Wheel-Low Lock above
30 mph (48 km/h) for any
extended period of time could
cause damage to the transfer
case. Do not operate the vehicle
in Four-Wheel-Low Lock above
30 mph (48 km/h) for extended
periods.
4
nQ(Four-Wheel-Low Lock):
This setting delivers extra torque to
all four wheels and is used for
extreme off-road conditions.
If the vehicle has locking axles,
they can be locked for additional
traction in extreme off-road
situations. SeeLocking Rear Axle
on page 4-8andLocking Front Axle
on page 4-9.
Indicator lights in the buttons show
which setting the transfer case
is in. The indicator lights will come
on brie y when the ignition is in
ON/RUN. The If the lights do
not come on, take the vehicle to
your dealer/retailer for service.
2-24 Features and Controls
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