2010 HUMMER H3 traction control

iv Introduction
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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.
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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

In Brief 1-3
A.Air Vents on page 8‑4.
B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals
on page 6‑5.Windshield
Wiper/Washeron page 5‑2.
Cruise Control on page 9‑57.
C. Horn on page 5‑2.
D. Instrument Cluster
on
page 5‑7.
E. Four-Wheel Drive on page 9‑46.
F. Hazard Warning Flashers
on
page 6‑5.
G. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator on page 5‑11.
H. Locking Rear Axle
on
page 9‑54. Locking Front Axle
(If Equipped) or Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 9‑52.
I. Exterior Lamp Controls
on
page 6‑1. Dome Lamp
Override. See Dome Lampson
page 6‑7. Instrument Panel
Illumination Controlon
page 6‑7. Fog Lampson
page 6‑6. J.
Parking Brake on page 9‑51.
K. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑5.
L. Climate Control Systems
on
page 8‑1.
M. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
on
page 5‑3(If Equipped).
N. Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑52(For vehicles with
Locking Front Axle).
O. Off-Road Lamps on page 6‑6.
P. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission
on page 9‑41or Manual Transmissionon
page 9‑44.
Q. Power Outlets on page 5‑5.
R. Glove Box on page 4‑1.
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.

1-12 In Brief
Climate Controls
A. Temperature Control
B. Fan Control
C. Air Delivery Mode Control
D. Air Conditioning
E. Air Recirculation
F. Rear Window Defogger
SeeClimate Control Systems
on
page 8‑1.
Transmission
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive sends
engine power to all four wheels for
extra traction.
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): For driving
in most street and highway
situations.
N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case
to Neutral only when towing the
vehicle. See Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips on page 9‑70.

In Brief 1-13
4m Q(Four-Wheel-High Lock):
When extra traction is needed in
most off-road situations.
4
n Q(Four-Wheel-Low Lock):
Delivers extra torque to all
four wheels. Used for extreme
off-road conditions. See Four-Wheel
Drive on page 9‑46.
Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
Six-Disc CD Radio
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑2. Control Buttons
P(Power/Volume):
Press to turn
the system on and off.
Turn to increase or to decrease the
volume.

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.

In Brief 1-17
StabiliTrak®
Electronic stability control system
assists with directional control of the
vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
The system turns on automatically
every time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off both traction
control and electronic
stability control, press and
hold
duntildilluminates
and the appropriate DIC
message is displayed.
See Vehicle Messages
on
page 5‑21.
.Press the button again to
turn on both systems.
For more information, see
StabiliTrak System on page 9‑53.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
alerts you when a significant
reduction in pressure occurs in
one or more of your vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire pressure
warning light on the instrument
cluster. If the warning light comes
on, stop as soon as possible and
inflate the tires to the recommended
pressure shown on the tire loading
information label located on the
driver side center pillar (B pillar).
See Vehicle Load Limits
on
page 9‑27. The warning light will
remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. You may notice during cooler
conditions that the low tire pressure
warning light will appear when the
vehicle is first started and then
turn off as you drive. This may be
an early indicator that your tire
pressures are getting low and the
tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The Tire Pressure Monitor System
can alert you about low tire
pressure, but it does not replace
normal monthly tire maintenance.
It is the driver
’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑52andTire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10‑53.

Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-2
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 5-9
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-10
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 5-11
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . 5-16
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-17
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
High-Beam on Light . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-22
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-23
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-23
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-24
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-25
Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-25
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . 5-26
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30