2010 HUMMER H3 Owners Manual

Vehicle Care 10-63
If the vehicle vibrates when
driving on a smooth road, the tires
and wheels might need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer for
proper diagnosis.
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 if any of these
conditions exist.
Your dealer 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 the
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
the vehicle.
{WARNING
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.
See If a Tire Goes Flat
on
page 10‑64for more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{WARNING
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.

10-64 Vehicle Care
Tire Chains
{WARNING
If your vehicle has LT285/75R16
or P265/65R18 size tires, do not
use tire chains. They can damage
your vehicle because there is not
enough clearance. Tire chains
used on a vehicle without the
proper amount of clearance can
cause damage to the brakes,
suspension, or other vehicle
parts. The area damaged by the
tire chains could cause you to
lose control of your vehicle and
you or others may be injured in a
crash.
Use another type of traction
device only if its manufacturer
recommends it for use on your
vehicle and tire size combination
and road conditions. Follow that
manufacturer's instructions.(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
To help avoid damage to your
vehicle, drive slowly, readjust,
or remove the device if it is
contacting your vehicle, and do
not spin your vehicle's wheels.
If you do find traction devices that
will fit, install them on the rear
tires.
Notice: If your vehicle has a tire
size other than LT285/75R16 or
P265/65R18 use tire chains only
where legal and only when you
must. Use chains that are the
proper size for your tires. Install
them on the tires of the rear axle.
Do not use chains on the tires of
the front axle. Tighten them as
tightly as possible with the
ends securely fastened. Drive
slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains
contacting your vehicle, stop
and retighten them. If the contact
continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or
spinning the wheels with chains
on will damage your vehicle.
If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout
while you are driving, especially if
you maintain your vehicle's tires
properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly.
But if you should ever have a
blowout, here are a few tips about
what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the flat tire
creates a drag that pulls the vehicle
toward that side. Take your foot off
the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel firmly. Steer to
maintain lane position, and then
gently brake to a stop well out of the
traffic lane.

Vehicle Care 10-65
A rear blowout, particularly on a
curve, acts much like a skid and
may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear
blowout remove your foot from the
accelerator pedal. Get the vehicle
under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may
be very bumpy and noisy, but you
can still steer. Gently brake to a
stop, well off the road if possible.
{WARNING
Lifting a vehicle and getting
under it to do maintenance or
repairs is dangerous without the
appropriate safety equipment and
training. If a jack is provided with
the vehicle, it is designed only for
changing a flat tire. If it is used for
anything else, you or others could
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.If a tire goes flat, avoid further
tire and wheel damage by driving
slowly to a level place. Turn on
your hazard warning flashers.
See
Hazard Warning Flashers
on
page 6‑5.
{WARNING
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or
even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent
the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
be sure the transfer case
is in a drive gear –not in
N (Neutral).
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
4. Turn off the engine and donot restart while the vehicle
is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
To be even more certain the
vehicle will not move, put blocks
at the front and rear of the tire
farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire
on the other side, at the opposite
end of the vehicle.
When the vehicle has a flat tire, the
wheel blocks need to be set up
before changing it. The wheel
blocks are located in the tool bag in
the swing-gate for H3 models or
below the rear seat for H3T models.

10-66 Vehicle Care
SeeTire Changing (H3T)on
page 10‑66or Tire Changing (H3)on page 10‑75for more information.
To use the wheel blocks, lift the
wheel block and lock it into place.
Use the following example as a
guide to assist in the placement of
the wheel blocks (A) when the
vehicle has a flat tire (B).
A. Wheel Block
B. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to use the jack and change
a tire.
Tire Changing (H3T)
Removing the Spare Tire and
Tools
To access the jack and tools located
under the rear seat:
1. Turn the wing nut (A)
counterclockwise to release the
jack and tools.
2. Remove the jack and tool kit from the bracket.
3. Release the straps (B) that secure the tool bag to the jack.

Vehicle Care 10-67
The following tools are used to
remove the spare tire and flat tire.
A. Wheel Wrench
B. Jack Handle Extensions
C. Jack Handle
D. Jack
E. Wheel BlocksTo access the spare tire:A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem
Pointed Down)
B. Tire/Wheel Retainer
C. Hoist Cable
D. Hoist Assembly
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Jack Handle Extension(s)
G. Wheel Wrench
H. Hoist Shaft Access Ramp
I. Hoist End of the Extension Tool
1. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (F) and wheel
wrench (G).

10-68 Vehicle Care
2. Insert the hoist end of theextension tool (I) through the
hoist shaft access ramp (H). 3. The hoist end of the extension
tool (I) must connect to the hoist
shaft (E). The hoist end of the
extension tool is used to lower
the spare tire.
Do not use the chiseled end of
the wheel wrench.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (G) counterclockwise to lower the
spare tire (A) to the ground.
Continue to turn the wheel
wrench (G) until the spare tire (A)
can be pulled from under the
vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to
the ground, the secondary latch
is engaged. See Secondary
Latch System on page 10‑84.
5. Pull the spare tire towards you.6. Tilt the tire, with slack in the cable, to access the tire/wheel
retainer (B).

Vehicle Care 10-69
7. Separate the retainer from theguide pin by sliding the retainer
up the pin while pressing down
on the latch. When the retainer
is separated from the guide pin,
tilt the retainer and pull it through
the center of the wheel along
with the cable and guide pin.
8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat
on page 10‑64for more
information.
2. Remove the center cap by placing the flat end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the wheel
and gently pry the center
cap out.
3. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen the
wheel nuts. Do not remove
them yet.
If the vehicle has locking lug
nuts, the key is supplied in the
tool bag. Use the key along with
the wheel wrench to remove the
wheel nuts from the tire.
Now jack up the vehicle.

10-70 Vehicle Care
Jacking Locations (Overall View)A. Front Position - Lower Control Arm
B. Rear Position - Lower Axle
4. Locate the vehicle's jacking positions (A and B). 5. Assemble the jack and tools as
follows:
Front Position
Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire
is on a front tire of the vehicle,
use the jack handle and both
jack handle extensions. Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack
handle extensions. Attach
the jack handle to the jack. From the front of the vehicle
position the jack on the front
lower control arm along the bar
that runs front to back. Turn the
wheel wrench clockwise to raise
the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far
enough off the ground so there
is enough room for the spare tire
to clear the ground.
Rear Positions
Refer to the graphic above to
locate the placement of the jack
if the flat tire is on the rear of the
vehicle.