2010 HUMMER H3 wipers

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.

5-2 Instruments and Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
A tilt wheel allows the steering
wheel to be adjusted.
The tilt lever is on the left side of the
steering column.To tilt, hold the steering wheel and
pull the tilt lever toward you. Raise
or lower the wheel to a comfortable
level, then release the tilt lever to
lock the wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
Horn
Press near the horn symbols or
press on the steering wheel pad to
sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
Turn the band with theNsymbol to
control the windshield wipers.
8 (Mist): Turn to
zfor a single
wipe, then release. For several
wipes, hold the band on
zlonger.
N (Adjustable Interval Wipes):
Turn the band up for more frequent
wipes or down for less frequent
wipes. 6
:Slow wipes, turn the band to
the first solid position past the delay
settings.
1 :Fast wipes, turn the band to
the second solid position past the
delay settings.
9 (Off): Turns the wipers off.
Clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If frozen
to the windshield, carefully loosen or
thaw them. If they become worn or
damaged, install new blades or
blade inserts. See Wiper Blade
Replacement on page 10‑32
Windshield wipers work in all power
modes, except when the ignition is
set to LOCK/OFF. After the engine
is turned off, wipers will work in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
mode until a door is opened. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑35.

Instruments and Controls 5-3
Windshield Washer
L(Washer Fluid): To spray
washer fluid on the windshield, push
the paddle marked with
Lat the
top of the turn signal/lane change
lever. The wipers will clear the
window and then either stop or
return to the preset speed.
{WARNING
In freezing weather, do not use
your washer until the windshield
is warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Rear Window
Wiper/Washer
For vehicles with this feature, the
knob is located on the instrument
panel below the climate controls.
Z (Rear Wiper): Turn to 1 for a
slower wiping speed or to 2 for a
faster wiping speed. 0 (Off):
Turn to 0 for off.
= (Washer Fluid): Press to wash
and wipe the window.
The rear window washer uses the
same fluid bottle as the windshield
washer. Check the fluid level if the
windshield can be washed, but the
rear windows cannot.
Compass
Compass Display
The inside rearview mirror may have
a compass display. Press
zto turn
the compass display on or off.

Driving and Operating 9-35
A warning tone will sound when the
driver door is opened, the ignition is
in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF
and the key is in the ignition.
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be
used for up to 20 minutes after the
engine is turned off:
.Audio System
.Front Wipers
.Power Windows
.Sunroof (if equipped)
These features will work when
the key is in ON/RUN or
ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the
key is turned from ON/RUN to
LOCK/OFF, these features continue
working for up to 20 minutes or until
a door is opened.
Starting the Engine
Place the transmission in the
proper gear.
Automatic Transmission
Move the shift lever to P (Park) or
N (Neutral). The engine will not start
in any other position. To restart the
vehicle when it is already moving,
use N (Neutral) only.
Notice: Do not try to shift to
P (Park) if the vehicle is moving.
If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to P (Park)
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The shift lever should be in
N (Neutral) and the parking brake
engaged. Hold the clutch pedal
down to the floor and start the
engine. The vehicle will not start
if the clutch pedal is not all the
way down. Starting Procedure
1. With your foot off the accelerator
pedal, turn the ignition key to
START. When the engine starts,
let go of the key. The idle speed
will go down as the engine
warms. Do not race the engine
immediately after starting it.
Operate the engine and
transmission gently to allow
the oil to warm up and lubricate
all moving parts.
The vehicle has a
Computer-Controlled Cranking
System. This feature assists in
starting the engine and protects
components. If the ignition key is
turned to the START position,
and then released when the
engine begins cranking, the
engine will continue cranking
for a few seconds or until the
vehicle starts. If the engine
does not start and the key is
held in START for many
seconds, cranking will be
stopped after 15 seconds to
prevent cranking motor damage.

10-38 Vehicle Care
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of
circuit overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.Fuses and circuit breakers protect
the following in the vehicle:
.Headlamp Wiring
.Windshield Wiper Motor
.Power Windows and other
Power Accessories
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have
the headlamp wiring checked right
away if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice, may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Power and Heated Seat Circuit
Breakers
There is a circuit breaker located
underneath the driver side front seat
that controls the power and heated
seat functions.

Vehicle Care 10-95
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades
Clean the outside of the windshield
and backglass with glass cleaner.
Clean the rubber blades using a lint
free cloth or paper towel soaked
with windshield washer fluid or a
mild detergent. Wash the windshield
thoroughly when cleaning the
blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and
a buildup of vehicle wash/wax
treatments may cause wiper
streaking. Replace the wiper blades
if they are worn or damaged.
Wipers can be damaged by:
.Extreme dusty conditions
.Sand and salt
.Heat and sun
.Snow and ice, without proper
removal
Tires
Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to
clean the tires.
Notice:Using petroleum-based
tire dressing products on the
vehicle may damage the paint
finish and/or tires. When applying
a tire dressing, always wipe off
any overspray from all painted
surfaces on the vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep
scratches in the finish should be
repaired right away. Bare metal will
corrode quickly and may develop
into major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be
repaired with touch-up materials
available from your dealer. Larger
areas of finish damage can be
corrected in your dealer's/retailer's
body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow
removal and dust control can collect
on the underbody. If these are not
removed, corrosion and rust can
develop on the underbody parts
such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan,
and exhaust system even though
they have corrosion protection.

i-12 INDEX
W
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Cautions and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Wheels
Alignment and TireBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-60
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-63
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-58
Where to Put the Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-32
Wipers Rear Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3