2010 HUMMER H3 light

2010 HUMMER H3/H3T Owner ManualM
In Brief. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42 Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-26
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Driving and Operating
. . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-33
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-40
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-41
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-44
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-60
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-64
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-81
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-86
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-92

iv Introduction
{WARNING
These mean there is something
that could hurt you or other
people.
Notice: This means there is
something that could result in
property or vehicle damage.
This would not be covered by
the vehicle's warranty.
A circle with a slash through it
is a safety symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this” or
“Do not let this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M:
This symbol is shown when
you need to see your owner manual
for additional instructions or
information.
*: This symbol is shown when
you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
information.
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 Gauge
+: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/StabiliTrak
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Steering Wheel
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Washer and Wiper Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Storage Compartments . . . . . . 1-15
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
StabiliTrak
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-17
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-18
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-18
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Roadside Service . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

1-6 In Brief
2. Lift up slightly on the entiretailgate assembly.
Remove the retaining cables
from both sides of the pickup
box by pulling the clips away
from the bolt heads while
pushing the cable bracket
forward. When the larger part
of the hole on the bracket is
over the bolt, slide the bracket
off of the bolt.
3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger's side
and pull the tailgate toward you,
then move the tailgate to the
right to release the driver's side.Swing-gate (H3)
To lock or unlock the swing‐gate,
use the power door lock switch or
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter.
To open the swing‐gate, use the
door handle to pull the swing-gate
rearward slightly so it opens
automatically.
See Tailgate on page 2‑7.
Windows
On vehicles with power windows,
the switches are on the driver door
armrest. The passenger door has
a switch that controls only that
window.
Press the front of the switch to open
the window. Pull the switch up to
close it.
For more information, see Power
Windows on page 2‑16.

In Brief 1-9
Sensing System for
Passenger Airbag
United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system will
turn off the right front passenger
frontal airbag under certain
conditions. The driver airbag and
roof‐rail airbags (if equipped) are not
affected by the passenger sensing
system. See Passenger Airbag
Status Indicator
on page 5‑11for
more information. The passenger airbag status
indicator will be visible on the
instrument panel when the vehicle
is started.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
H3 shown, H3T similar
Controls for the outside power
mirrors are located on the
driver door. To adjust the power mirrors:
1. Press the left or right side of the
selector switch to choose the
driver or passenger side mirror.
2. Press the round, four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
Interior Mirror
The vehicle has an automatic
dimming rearview mirror with a
compass and temperature display.
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare from the headlamps of the
vehicle behind you. The dimming
feature comes on and the indicator
light illuminates each time the
ignition is turned to start.
z:Press to turn the dimming
feature and/or compass display on
or off.
For more information, see
.Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 2‑14.
.Driver Information Center (DIC)on page 5‑18.

1-10 In Brief
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
1. Hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever towards you.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down into a comfortable position.
3. Release the lever to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Steering Wheel Adjustment
on
page 5‑2.
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps are located in the
front area of the vehicle. There is
also a dome lamp in the cargo area
of the H3 model only.
Turn the thumbwheel, located next
to the exterior lamps control, all the
way up to turn the dome and
footwell lamps on.
The dome lamp in the cargo area
automatically turns off when:
.The shift lever is shifted out of
P (Park) (automatic
transmissions).
.The parking brake is released
(manual transmissions). Dome Lamp Override
E
(Dome Lamp Override): The
dome lamp override button is
located below the exterior lamps
control.
Reading Lamps
Press the lens on the lamps to turn
each reading lamp on or off.
These lamps will not come on with
the dome lamps.
For more information, see:
.Dome Lamps on page 6‑7.
.Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑7.
.Exit Lighting on page 6‑8.

In Brief 1-11
Exterior Lighting
9:Turns off all exterior lamps
including the Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL).
AUTO: Automatic operation of
the headlamps and other exterior
lamps.
;: Manual operation of the parking
lamps and other exterior lamps,
except headlamps.
2: Manual operation of the
headlamps and other exterior
lamps. For more information, see:
.Exterior Lamp Controlson
page 6‑1.
.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)on page 6‑3.
.Fog Lamps on page 6‑6.
.Automatic Headlamp Systemon
page 6‑4.
.Off-Road Lamps on page 6‑6.
Washer and Wiper
Systems
8: Use for a single wiping cycle.
6:Delays wiping cycle. Move the
band to adjust the frequency of
wipes.
6 :Slow wipes.
1 :Fast wipes.
9: Turns the wipers off.
Windshield Washer: Push the
paddle on top of the turn signal/lane
change lever to spray washer fluid
on the windshield.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer
on
page 5‑2and Rear Window
Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3.

1-16 In Brief
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to connect auxiliary electrical
equipment, such as a cellular
phone.
There are two accessory power
outlets located under the climate
control system. There is also
one accessory power outlet
located in the rear cargo area
(H3 model only).
To use the outlet, open the cover.
SeePower Outlets
on page 5‑5andCigarette Lighter on page 5‑5.
Sunroof
Sunroof
To open or close the sunroof, press
the front or rear of the switch.
For more information see Sunroof
on page 2‑17.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.To turn off traction control,
press and release the
dbutton
located on the Instrument
panel.
dilluminates and the
appropriate DIC message
is displayed. See Vehicle
Messages on page 5‑21.
.Press the button again to turn
traction control back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS)
on
page 9‑52.