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
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
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
A. Windshield Washer Fluid
Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” underWindshield
Washer Fluid on page 5-30.
B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank.
SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-23.
C.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 5-17.
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
SeePower Steering Fluid on
page 5-29.
E. Automatic Transmission Fluid
Dipstick (If Equipped). See
“Checking the Fluid Level”
underAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 5-18.
F. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 5-13.G. Radiator Pressure Cap.
SeeCooling System on
page 5-22.
H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal
(GND). SeeJump Starting on
page 5-34.
I. Engine Oil Dipstick. See
“Checking Engine Oil” under
Engine Oil on page 5-13.
J. Positive (+) Battery Terminal.
SeeJump Starting on
page 5-34.
K. Brake Fluid Reservoir.
See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-30.
L.Engine Compartment Fuse Block
on page 5-92.
M.Battery on page 5-33.
N. Hydraulic Clutch Fluid Reservoir
(If Equipped). SeeHydraulic
Clutch on page 5-21.
Service and Appearance Care 5-11
Notice:If you leave the radio or
other accessories on during
the jump starting procedure, they
could be damaged. The repairs
would not be covered by the
warranty. Always turn off the
radio and other accessories when
jump starting the vehicle.
3. Turn off the ignition on both
vehicles. Unplug unnecessary
accessories plugged into
the cigarette lighter or the
accessory power outlets. Turn off
the radio and all lamps that
are not needed. This will avoid
sparks and help save both
batteries. And it could save
the radio!4. Open the hoods and locate
the batteries on both vehicles.
You will use the positive (+)
battery terminal and the remote
negative (−) jump starting
terminal to jump start your
vehicle. To access the
positive (+) battery terminal,
open the terminal cover.
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 5-10for
more information on the
terminal locations.
{CAUTION
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use
a ashlight if you need more light.
(Continued)
CAUTION (Continued)
Be sure the batteries have
enough water. You do not need
to add water to the ACDelco
®
battery (or batteries) installed in
your new vehicle. But if a battery
has ller caps, be sure the right
amount of uid is there. If it is
low, add water to take care of that
rst. If you do not, explosive gas
could be present.
Battery uid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, ush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
Service and Appearance Care 5-35
10. Now start the vehicle with the
good battery and run the
engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had
the dead battery. If it will not
start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are
connected or removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting
may occur and damage the
vehicle. The repairs would not
be covered by your warranty.
Always connect and remove the
jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables
do not touch each other or
other metal.A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine
Part or Remote Negative (−)
Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote
Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote
Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables
from both vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−)
cable from the vehicle that had
the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−)
cable from the vehicle with the
good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+)
cable from the vehicle with the
good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+)
cable from the other vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) battery
terminal cover to its original
position. Jumper Cable Removal
Service and Appearance Care 5-37