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
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
Features and
Controls
Keys
Keys...................................2-2
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System...................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation. . .2-4
Doors and Locks
Door Locks.........................2-5
Power Door Locks..............2-6
Programmable Automatic
Door Locks........................2-6
Rear Door Security Locks. . . .2-6
Lockout Protection..............2-7
Tailgate..............................2-7
Swing-gate.........................2-9
Windows
Windows.............................2-9
Power Windows................2-10
Sun Visors........................2-11
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems. . . .2-11
Content Theft-Deterrent.....2-11
Passlock®(U.S. Only).......2-12
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer......................2-13
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic
Immobilizer Operation
(Canada Only)
.................2-14
Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In.......2-15
Ignition Positions...............2-16
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)...................2-17
Starting the Engine...........2-17
Engine Coolant Heater......2-19
Automatic Transmission
Operation........................2-19
Manual Transmission
Operation........................2-22
Full-Time Four-Wheel
Drive...............................2-24
Parking Brake...................2-28
Shifting Into Park
(Automatic
Transmission)
..................2-29
Shifting Out of Park
(Automatic
Transmission)
..................2-30
Parking the Vehicle
(Manual Transmission). . . .2-31Parking Over Things
That Burn........................2-31
Engine Exhaust.................2-31
Running the Vehicle
While Parked..................2-32
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror...............2-33
Compass..........................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors......2-35
Outside Convex Mirror......2-35
Object Detection
Systems
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)................2-36
OnStar®System
OnStar®System................2-39
Features and Controls 2-1
Universal Home Remote
System
Universal Home Remote
System............................2-42
Universal Home Remote
System Operation............2-43
Storage Areas
Glove Box.........................2-47
Cupholders.......................2-47
Front Seat Storage Net.....2-47
Center Console Storage. . . .2-47
Luggage Carrier................2-48
Rear Storage Area............2-49
Convenience Net..............2-49
Cargo Cover (H3).............2-49
Cargo Tie Downs..............2-49
Cargo Management
System (H3T)..................2-49
Sunroof
Sunroof.............................2-50
Keys
{CAUTION
Leaving children in a vehicle with
the ignition key is dangerous for
many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even
killed. They could operate the
power windows or other controls
or even make the vehicle move.
The windows will function with the
keys in the ignition and children
could be seriously injured or killed
if caught in the path of a closing
window. Do not leave the keys in
a vehicle with children.The key is used for the ignition and
driver’s door lock.
The vehicle has two identical keys
and a key code number.
Give the key code to your
dealer/retailer or quali ed locksmith
if a new key needs to be made.
Notice:If you ever lock your keys
in the vehicle, you may have to
damage the vehicle to get in.
Be sure you have spare keys.
In an emergency, contact Roadside
Assistance. SeeRoadside Service
on page 7-6.
2-2 Features and Controls
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.This device complies with RSS-210
of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause
interference.
2. This device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation of the
device.
Changes or modi cations to this
system by other than an authorized
service facility could void
authorization to use this equipment.If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range, try this:Check the distance. The
transmitter may be too far from
the vehicle. Stand closer
during rainy or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a
few steps to the left or right,
hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
Check the transmitter’s battery.
See “Battery Replacement”
later in this section.
If the transmitter is still not
working correctly, see your
dealer/retailer or a quali ed
technician for service.
Features and Controls 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter functions work up to
30 feet (9 m) away from the vehicle.
There are other conditions which
can affect the performance of
the transmitter. SeeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System on page 2-3.
LOCK:Press to lock all the doors.
The parking lamps may ash
and the horn may chirp.
If a door is open or ajar when LOCK
is pressed, the doors lock, but the
theft-deterrent system does not
arm until the open door is closed.Pressing LOCK may arm the content
theft-deterrent system. SeeContent
Theft-Deterrent on page 2-11for
additional information.
UNLOCK:Press to unlock only the
driver’s door. The interior lamps
come on, the parking lamps may
ash, and the horn may sound.
Press UNLOCK again within
three seconds to unlock all the doors.
Pressing UNLOCK may disarm
the content theft-deterrent system.
SeeContent Theft-Deterrent on
page 2-11for additional information.
Different feedback choices can be
programmed through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
“Remote Keyless Entry Feedback”
underDIC Operation and Displays
on page 3-34.
L(Panic):Press to activate the
alarm. The horn sounds and the
headlamps and taillamps ash for up
to 30 seconds. To turn the alarm off
press
Lagain, start the vehicle or
wait 30 seconds.
Programming Transmitters to
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters
programmed to this vehicle will
work. If a transmitter is lost
or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased and programmed
through your dealer/retailer.
When the replacement transmitter
is programmed to this vehicle,
all remaining transmitters must also
be reprogrammed. Any lost or
stolen transmitters will no longer
work once the new transmitter
is programmed. Each vehicle can
have up to four transmitters
programmed to it.
Battery Replacement
The battery in the transmitter is
weak and should be changed if it
does not work at the normal range
in any location.
2-4 Features and Controls
Notice:When replacing the
battery, do not touch any of the
circuitry on the transmitter. Static
from your body could damage
the transmitter.
To replace the battery:
1. Separate the transmitter with a
at, thin object inserted into the
notch on the side.
2. Remove the old battery. Do not
use a metal object.
3. Insert the new battery. Replace
with a CR2032 or equivalent
battery.
4. Snap the transmitter back
together.Doors and Locks
Door Locks
{CAUTION
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers, especially
children, can easily open the
doors and fall out of a moving
vehicle. When a door is
locked, the handle will not
open it. You increase the
chance of being thrown out of
the vehicle in a crash if the
doors are not locked. So, wear
safety belts properly and lock
the doors whenever you drive.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
Young children who get into
unlocked vehicles may be
unable to get out. A child can
be overcome by extreme heat
and can suffer permanent
injuries or even death from
heat stroke. Always lock your
vehicle whenever you leave it.
Outsiders can easily enter
through an unlocked door
when you slow down or stop
your vehicle. Locking your
doors can help prevent this
from happening.
There are several ways to lock and
unlock the vehicle.
From the outside, use the key in the
driver’s door or use the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Features and Controls 2-5