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DRIVER INFORMATION COMFORT CD Player Features . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument Panel Overview . . . .2 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 XM™ Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . .14
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . .3 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Navigation Radio . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Vehicle Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Driver Information Center . . . . . .4 CONVENIENCE Manual Transmission Operating
SAFETY & SECURITY Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Passenger Airbag Status Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . .10 StabiliTrak® – Stability Control
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Content Theft-Deterrent Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Windshield Wipers . . . . . . . . . . .11 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . .16
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . .7 Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Off-Road Driving Basics . . . . . .17
Child Restraints (LATCH) . . . . . .7 Swing Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 OWNER INFORMATION
Child Comfort Guide . . . . . . . . . .7 ENTERTAINMENT Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
Radio Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Congratulations on your purchase of a HUMMER H3. Please read this information and your Owner Manual
to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features
described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel Overview
A B C D C A E F A A
Getting to Know Your H3

G H I J K L M N O P

A. Air Outlets F. Hazard Warning Flashers Button K. Climate Controls


B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever G. Exterior Lamps Control L. Rear Washer/Wiper Control
C. Horn H. Parking Brake Release M. Off-Road Lamps Buttons (if equipped)
D. Instrument Panel Cluster I. Hood Release N. Gearshift Lever
E. Four-Wheel Drive Switches J. Audio System O. Accessory Power Outlets
P. Glove Box
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Instrument Panel Cluster
A B C D E

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is A. Tachometer Note: The instrument panel cluster
equipped with this cluster or one B. Fuel Gage is designed to let you know about
very similar to it. The instrument C. Driver Information Center many important aspects of your
panel cluster includes these key Display/Odometer vehicle’s operation. It is important
features: to read your Owner Manual and
D. Engine Coolant Temperature become familiar with the
Gage information being relayed to you by
E. Speedometer the lights, gages, DIC messages
and indicators, as well as what
action can be taken to ensure
safety and to prevent damage.
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See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


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Vehicle Symbols Driver Information Center


Following are examples of symbols
you may find on your vehicle. It is
important to become familiar with them,
as they alert you to various vehicle
operating conditions.
Airbag Readiness Light
Air Conditioning (A/C)
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
Anti-lock Brake System Warning (DIC), located in the instrument panel
Light cluster, can display trip information,
personalization features, and vehicle
Brake System Warning Light warnings and messages. It can be
viewed in three languages.
Cruise Control Set
The odometer is automatically displayed
Dome Lamps Override Button when the engine is started.
Scroll through DIC Modes
Headlamps
Press and release the reset stem
Instrument Panel Brightness located next to the DIC display on the
Control instrument panel cluster.
Trip Odometer
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Press and release the reset stem until
(Check Engine Light) TRIP is displayed. The trip odometer
Off displays the current distance traveled
since the last reset.
Off/On Reset the trip odometer: Press and
hold the reset stem for approximately
On four seconds.
Parking Lamps Engine Oil Life System
The system calculates the percentage
Rear Window Defogger of engine oil life remaining before an oil
and oil filter change is needed. (This
Safety Belt Reminder Light service should be performed within
600 miles [1000 km] of the CHANGE
Security Light OIL message being displayed.)
Traction Control System Light Reset the engine oil life system:
1. With the engine off, turn the key
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light to On.
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2. Press and release the reset stem transmitter until the DIC displays the
until OIL LIFE is displayed. current RKE feedback mode.
3. Once the alternating OIL LIFE and 3. To view each next available mode,
RESET messages appear, press and press, hold for approximately two
hold the reset stem until several seconds, and then release the
beeps sound. reset stem.
4. Turn the key to Off. 4. Once the preferred mode is
displayed, briefly press the reset stem
Note: The Oil Life System must be to set your choice. The DIC display
reset after each oil change to help will then clear.
ensure the proper maintenance of your
vehicle. The Oil Life System does not Selecting a Language
replace the need to follow the To select the DIC language:
maintenance schedule in the Owner
Manual. For service information, see 1. With the engine off, turn the key
Section 5 of your Owner Manual. to On, but do not start the engine.
2. Close all doors.
Program the Automatic Door Locks 3. Briefly press and release the reset
To program the door locks to operate in stem until the current language
one of three modes: is displayed.
1. With the engine off, turn the key to 4. Press and hold the reset stem until
Lock. Do not remove the key. the next language appears.
2. Press and hold the power door lock 5. Repeat Step 4 until the desired
button for approximately three language is displayed. The language
seconds until the DIC displays the displayed will be set.
current door lock mode. 6. Briefly press and release the reset
3. To view each next available mode, stem to exit the language selection.
press, hold for approximately two Warnings and Messages
seconds, and then release the
reset stem. Warnings and messages are displayed
4. Once the preferred mode is on the DIC to notify the driver that the
displayed, briefly press the reset stem status of the vehicle has changed and
to set your choice. The DIC display that some action may be needed by
will then clear. the driver.
Program the Remote Keyless Entry Each message must be acknowledged.
Feedback To acknowledge and clear a message
from the DIC, press and release the
To program the Remote Keyless Entry reset stem.
(RKE) feedback to one of four modes:
If your Check Engine light, or any other
1. With the engine off, turn the key to warning message appears, you can
Lock. Do not remove the key. push the blue OnStar button and speak
2. Press and hold both the Lock and to a live advisor. OnStar Advisors can
Unlock buttons on the RKE access certain diagnostic information
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and can tell you how serious the Content Theft-Deterrent System
problem is, what you should do about it,
or can contact a dealer or Roadside The content theft-deterrent system is
service for you. Refer to the OnStar armed when all of the doors are closed
Owner Guide for details. and have been locked with the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Note: To ensure your safety and to Alarm System
protect your vehicle, it’s important not to
ignore the DIC warnings. Acknowledge If a locked door is not opened using the
each one and attend to them as soon RKE transmitter or by OnStar, the horn
as possible. will chirp for 10 seconds and then the
alarm will go off. The alarm will flash the
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. front turn signal lamps and sound the
horn for two minutes. To prevent the
alarm from going off, unlock the doors
SAFETY & SECURITY using the RKE transmitter. To turn off the
alarm, press the Unlock button on the
Passenger Airbag Status RKE transmitter or start the engine
Indicator using the correct key.
The content theft-deterrent system will
not activate if the doors are locked with
a key, the manual door lock or the
power door lock switch.
PASSLock®
Your H3 also is equipped with the
Your vehicle is equipped with a PASSLock® theft-deterrent system that
Passenger Sensing System located in requires the correct key be used to start
the front passenger seat for the front the engine. If the correct key is not used
passenger frontal airbag, and a or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered
passenger airbag status indicator with, the fuel system is disabled and the
located on the instrument panel engine will not start.
center stack. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: We recommend that children not
be placed in the front passenger seat,
even with the Passenger Sensing OnStar ®
System. All children should be secured
in a rear seat, including an infant riding You have one year of OnStar service
in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding from the date you purchased your new
in a forward-facing child seat or an older vehicle. Your vehicle comes with the
child riding in a booster seat. up-level Directions & Connections plan.
Your vehicle has a wide variety of
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual. capabilities, from Remote Door Unlock
to Automatic Airbag Notification to
Hands-Free Calling. And you can
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get driving directions using OnStar use it by installing the child restraint with
Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Live Advisors the seat belt system.
are available 24 hours a day 7 days Choose a child seat that is appropriate
a week and can provide you with for the child’s age and size (weight
many services. and height).
For Remote Door Unlock or Stolen See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Location Assistance call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Visit onstar.com. or onstar.ca. For more Child Comfort Guide
information about OnStar refer to the
OnStar Owner Guide.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Rear Door Security Locks

Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may


provide added safety belt comfort for
smaller adults and for older children who
have outgrown booster seats. When
installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort
guide better positions the belt away
Your vehicle is equipped with rear door from the neck and head. One comfort
security locks that prevent the rear guide is provided for each outboard rear
doors from being opened from inside the seat position.
vehicle. These locks are located on the
inside edge of each rear door. To set or Installing a Comfort Guide:
cancel the security locks, open the rear 1. Remove the guide from its storage
door, insert your key into the slot and clip on the trim panel.
turn. When a lock is set, the rear door 2. Place the guide over the belt and
cannot be opened from inside the insert the two edges of the belt into
vehicle. the slots of the guide. Be sure that
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the belt is not twisted and that it lies
flat. The elastic cord must be under
the belt and the guide on top.
Child Restraints (LATCH) 3. Buckle, position and release the
Your vehicle is equipped with LATCH safety belt as described in Section 1
anchors, and has top tethers for use of your Owner Manual. Make sure
with a LATCH compatible child restraint. the belt crosses the passenger’s
If your child restraint is not compatible shoulder.
with the LATCH system, you may still See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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COMFORT of the switch to increase support and the


rear of the switch to decrease support.
Seat Adjustment
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
Manual Seats
Adjust the position of the seat: Lift the Heated Seats (if equipped)
bar located under the front of the seat
and slide the seat to the desired
position. Release the bar.
Reclining Seatback: Lift the lever (C)
and move the seatback to the desired
position. Release the lever to lock the
seatback in place.

The seat cushion and the lower back of


the driver’s and front passenger’s seats
can be heated. The controls are located
A on the outboard sides of the front seats.
B C
High Setting: Press the upper part of
Power Seats (if equipped) the switch.
The power seat control (B) is located on Low Setting: Press the lower part of
the outboard side of the seat. the switch.
Move the seat forward or rearward: Off: Put the switch in the center position.
Move the entire seat control forward
or rearward. Note: The ignition must be turned to On
in order for the heated seats to operate.
Raise or lower the front or rear of the Also, the passenger’s safety belt must
seat: Lift or depress the front edge or be buckled for the passenger’s heated
rear edge of the seat control. seat to operate.
Raise or lower the seat: Lift or depress See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
the entire seat control.
Manual/Power Lumbar (if equipped) Climate Controls
Manual lumbar support: The control
knob is located on the outboard side Temperature Control
of the seat. Turn the knob Turn the temperature control knob (A)
counterclockwise to increase support to raise or lower the temperature setting.
and clockwise to decrease support.
(Air Conditioning): Press the
Power lumbar support: The control temperature control knob to turn the
switch (A) is located on the outboard air conditioning system on or off. The
side of the seat. Press and hold the front indicator light will flash three times
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and the air conditioning system will not (Defrost): This mode directs most of
function if the fan is turned off. the air to the windshield and some air to
A B C the side window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger): Press
the airflow control knob to turn the rear
window defogger on or off. The defogger
will shut off automatically after about
15 minutes.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Fan Speed
CONVENIENCE
Turn the fan speed control knob (B) to
any of the four settings to increase or Folding Rear Seats
decrease fan speed.
(Off): This position turns off
the system.
(Recirculation): Press the fan
speed control knob to turn the
recirculation mode on or off. This mode
will recirculate inside air throughout the
passenger compartment and keep
outside air from coming in. Recirculation
is not available while in the Floor,
Floor/Defog or Defrost mode. Under The 60/40 split bench seats can be
certain conditions, the recirculation folded to provide additional cargo space.
mode may be activated automatically. Folding the Seatbacks:
Airflow Modes 1. Pull the bottom of the seat cushion
Turn the airflow control knob (C) to one up, then forward.
of the following modes to change the 2. Lift the latch on top of the seatback
direction of the airflow: and pull the seatback forward. Fold
(Vent): This mode directs air to the the seatback down.
instrument panel outlets. Returning the Seatbacks Upright:
(Bi-Level): This mode directs air 1. Lift the seatback up and push it
to the instrument panel outlets and rearward all the way.
floor outlets.
(Floor): This mode directs most 2. Lift the front of the seat cushion
of the air to the floor outlets and up and rearward until it latches
some air to the side window outlets into position.
and windshield. 3. Pull on the seatback and push on the
(Floor/Defog): This mode directs air seat cushion to ensure that they are
to the windshield, side window outlets secured in place.
and floor outlets. See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
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Rear Vision Camera (if equipped) AUTO (Automatic Lamp Control):


Automatically turns on Daytime Running
The rear vision camera will show a view Lamps in the daytime, and headlamps,
of behind the vehicle to help you when parking lamps, taillamps and instrument
backing up. The video screen panel lights at night. In a dark
automatically slides out of the rear view environment, the lamps will turn on
mirror when you shift into Reverse (R). when the vehicle is shifted out of
It will automatically slide back into Park (P).
the mirror when you shift out of (Parking Lamps): Manually turns
Reverse (R). on parking lamps, taillamps and
The system can be turned on or off. instrument panel lights only.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. (Headlamps): Manually turns on
headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps
and instrument panel lights.
Exterior Lamps Light Sensor
The automatic headlamps use a light
sensor, located on top of the instrument
panel, to determine light conditions. To
ensure proper system operation, avoid
placing any objects on or near the
sensor or covering the sensor.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Power Windows
Your H3 is equipped with an Automatic
Headlamp System, which turns on the
headlamps and other exterior lamps at
dusk or when necessary. The exterior
lamps also can be operated manually.
Exterior Lamp Control Switch
The exterior lamp control switch, used to
manually operate the exterior lamps, is
located on the left side of the instrument
panel. The switch can be rotated to each
of the following four positions:
(Off): When operating in the AUTO
position, a momentary turn of the lamp The power window switches are located
control switch to the position will on the armrest of each door. To lower a
turn off the Daytime Running Lamps, power window, push down on the power
automatic headlamps and all window switch. To raise a power
exterior lights. window, pull up on the switch.
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Express-Down Window (Low): This position turns the


The driver’s window has an wipers on Low.
express-down feature that automatically (High): This position turns the
lowers the window completely without wipers on High.
holding the switch. Press down on the (Washer Fluid): To spray washer
switch past the first position to activate fluid on the windshield, push the paddle
the express-down mode. at the top of the multifunction lever.
Window Lockout See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
The window lockout button is located
forward of the power window switches.
Depress the button to disable the Cruise Control
passengers’ power window switches.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Windshield Wipers

The cruise control switch is on the


multifunction lever, located on the left
side of the steering column.
(Off): This position turns off the
The windshield wiper controls are on the cruise control system.
multifunction lever, located on the left (On): This position turns on the cruise
side of the steering column. Turn the control system.
band with the wiper symbol to adjust the
function of the wipers. + (Resume): This position enables the
vehicle to resume a set speed, or to
(Mist): Move the band down to this increase the set speed, if the system
position to turn the wipers on for a single is engaged.
wipe. Hold the band at this position for
additional wipes. – (Set): Press the button on the end
of the multifunction lever to set a speed,
(Off): This position turns off the or to decrease the set speed, if the
windshield wipers. system is engaged. The cruise symbol
(Delay): This position adjusts the on the instrument panel will illuminate
delay time between wipes. Rotate the when the cruise control is engaged.
band on the lever to increase or See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
decrease the delay; the wipers
activate more often as the band is
rotated upward.
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Sunroof (if equipped) ENTERTAINMENT

The control switch for the sunroof is Radio Features


located on the headliner between the
sun visors. It will operate only while the
ignition is on or Retained Accessory
Power is active.
Vent Position: Open the sunshade
manually. Press the front part of the
switch until the desired position is
reached. The glass panel will tilt up.
Open Position: Press the rear part of
the switch and hold for one second.
The glass panel will express-open Setting the Time
automatically. If closed, the sunshade To set the time using the Hour (H) and
will open with the glass panel. Minute (M) buttons located on the
Closed Position: Press the front part of lower-left corner of the radio:
the switch once, hold for one second 1. Press and hold the H button until the
and then release it. The glass panel will correct hour appears on the display.
express-close automatically. Close the
sunshade manually. 2. Press and hold the M button until the
correct minute appears on the display.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Note: The time can be set with the
Swing Gate ignition on or off.

Radio Controls
While most of the features on your radio
will look familiar, following are some that
may be new:
(Power/Volume): Press the top
knob to turn your audio system on or off.
Turn the knob to increase or decrease
the volume.
To lock or unlock the swing gate, use (Tune): Turn the bottom knob to
the power door lock switch or the select radio stations.
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. (Audio Controls) (if equipped):
To open the swing gate, pull the door Press the smaller knob to select audio
handle and open the swing gate slightly. settings for fade, balance, bass and
The swing gate will continue opening treble. While the setting is displayed,
automatically. turn the knob to increase or decrease
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. the setting.
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: Press the right or left arrow to 3. Press AUTO EQ to select the


go to the next or previous station and equalization.
stay there. 4. Press and hold one of the six
To scan radio stations, press and hold numbered buttons until you hear
either arrow for two seconds until SCN a beep.
appears on the radio display. To scan Repeat the steps for each button.
preset stations, press and hold either Up to 30 radio stations can be preset,
arrow for four seconds until PSC including six FM1, six FM2, six AM,
appears on the display. Press either six XM1 and six XM2.
arrow again to stop scanning.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
BAND: Press this button to switch to
FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 and XM2 (if
equipped). CD Player Features
(CD): Press this button to play a CD
while listening to the radio. (Track Seek): Press the right
(Information): If the current station or or left arrow to go to the start of the
CD has a text message, INFO will previous or next CD track. Press again
appear on the display. Press this button to continue moving through the CD.
to see the message, which may include (Reverse): Press and hold this
the artist, song title, etc. button to reverse quickly within a track.
1–6 (Preset Scan) (if equipped): Press (Fast Forward): Press and
this button to scan preset radio stations. hold this button to forward quickly within
Press again to stop scanning. a track.
CAT (Category): If equipped with XM (Repeat) (if equipped): Press
Radio, press this button to activate XM this button to hear a track again. Press
program type select mode. again to turn off repeat play.
DISP (Display): Press this button to (Random): Press this button to hear
view the available radio displays. the tracks in random order. Press again
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): to turn off random play.
Press this button to select customized (Eject): Press this button to eject
equalization settings. a CD. (Eject operates with the ignition or
AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Use radio off.)
this button to set the volume level to BAND: Press this button while a CD is
automatically adjust with vehicle speed. playing to listen to the radio.
Presetting Radio Stations AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization):
To preset radio stations using the six Press this button to select the desired
numbered pushbuttons: equalization setting while playing a CD.
1. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM,
XM1 or XM2.
2. Tune in a desired station.
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Multiple-Disc CD Changer Notice: If you add any label to a CD,


(if equipped) insert more than one CD into the slot at
a time, or attempt to play scratched or
damaged CDs, you could damage the
CD player. When using the CD player,
use only CDs in good condition without
any label, load one CD at a time, and
keep the CD player and the loading
slot free of foreign materials, liquids,
and debris.
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
Loading CDs
1. Turn on the ignition. XM™ Satellite Radio (if equipped)
2. Press the LOAD button once to load
one disc. Press and hold the button XM™ Satellite Radio offers more than
to load multiple discs. 170 channels of digital-quality sound
that goes wherever you go – coast to
3. The unit will beep and INSERT CD # coast. XM can display song title, artist
will be displayed. or entertainment genre by pressing the
4. Insert a CD partway into the slot, (Information) button.
label side up; the player will pull in After a free three-month trial period,
the CD. activation and service subscription
5. LOADING CD # will be displayed. fees apply. Service is based in the
6. Follow the display prompts to load continental U.S. and Canada.
additional CDs. For more information, visit XM online
The last CD loaded will automatically at www.XMradio.com or call
begin to play. Press a radio preset 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
button to play a specific CD. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
(Song List) (if equipped): Press this
button to enable the song list play mode,
which enables the user to program the
play of up to 20 CD tracks. S-LIST will
be displayed. Press again to disable the
song list play mode.
(Eject): To eject one disc, press
the button once. To eject multiple discs,
press and hold the button.
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Navigation Radio (if equipped) PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE


Your vehicle’s Navigation Radio System Manual Transmission Operating
provides you with detailed maps of all Tips (if equipped)
major highways and roads throughout
the United States. After you enter a Reverse Gear
destination, the system provides When shifting into Reverse (R) with a
turn-by-turn instructions for reaching manual transmission, you must bring
your destination. In addition, the your vehicle to a complete stop. If the
system can help you locate banks, vehicle is still rolling when trying to
airports, restaurants, post offices, ATMs engage Reverse (R), the transmission
and more. It also features radio and will be damaged.
CD functions.
The manual transmission has a lockout
See your Navigation manual for feature that prevents shifting from 5th
more information. gear to Reverse (R). If the shift lever is
See your Navigation Owner Manual Supplement. moved toward the 5th gear position
before attempting to shift into
Reverse (R), the lockout mechanism
engages. Return to the Neutral position
to unlatch the lockout mechanism.
If you find it difficult to shift into
Reverse (R), return the shift lever to
Neutral (N) and release the clutch pedal;
then depress the clutch pedal again and
shift into Reverse (R).
Clutch Pedal
You must fully depress the clutch pedal
to start your vehicle. The clutch pedal
also should be fully depressed when
shifting gears.
Do not drive with your foot resting on
the clutch pedal. This may cause
premature wear.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control Tire Pressure Monitor


System
The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
StabiliTrak is an advanced computer- when a significant reduction in pressure
controlled vehicle stability enhancement occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
system that assists with directional tires by illuminating the (low tire
control of the vehicle during sudden pressure) warning light on the
maneuvers or low traction situations in instrument panel. The low tire pressure
poor weather. It is normal to hear the warning light will remain on until you
system working, and the system will correct the tire pressure.
automatically disengage cruise control A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
when activated. StabiliTrak comes on may also appear on the DIC.
automatically when the vehicle is started Correcting the Tire Pressure
and does not require any driver input.
When the low tire pressure warning light
You should always leave StabiliTrak on illuminates, you must fill the tire to the
to assist with directional control of your proper tire inflation pressure (just as you
vehicle. However, if you need to turn off must refuel the vehicle when the low
StabiliTrak, press and hold the button fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
on the instrument panel for five seconds. and Loading Information label shows the
STAB SYS OFF will be displayed on the correct inflation pressure for the tires
DIC. StabiliTrak also is disabled when when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
the vehicle is shifted into Four-Wheel- vehicle has been sitting for at least three
Low Lock. hours or driven no more than one mile.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
You can temporarily clear the DIC
message by acknowledging it with your
DIC controls. However, at the next
Towing a Trailer vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
If you have an automatic transmission, reappear if the tire pressure has not
you can tow in Drive (D). You may want been corrected.
to shift the transmission to Third (3) or, During cooler conditions, the low tire
if necessary, a lower gear if the pressure warning light may appear when
transmission shifts too often under the vehicle is first started and then turn
heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. If off as you start to drive the vehicle. This
you have a manual transmission and could be an early indicator that your tire
you are towing a trailer, it is better not to pressures are getting low and need to
use the highest gear. be inflated to the proper pressure.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can
alert you about low tire pressure, but
it doesn’t replace normal monthly
tire maintenance.
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
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Four-Wheel Drive Locking Rear Axle (if equipped)


The locking rear axle can provide
Transfer Case Buttons additional rear wheel traction when
Your vehicle’s transfer case buttons driving in off-road conditions such as
allow you to shift into and out of the climbing over large rocks or up steep
various four-wheel drive modes. grades. This feature can be engaged
only when the transfer case is in the
Four-Wheel-Low Lock mode by pressing
the button above the center console.
The vehicle should be stopped when
locking the rear axle. The locking rear
The switches, located above the center axle will be disengaged when traveling
console, include: above 20 mph (32 km/h).
4S (Four-Wheel High): Used See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
for driving in most street and
highway situations.
Off-Road Driving Basics
4S (Four-Wheel-High Lock): Used
when extra traction is needed in most Off-road driving can be great fun, but
off-road situations. it does have its hazards. The greatest
4T (Four-Wheel-Low Lock): Used hazard can be the terrain itself. Off-road
in extreme off-road conditions. driving involves some new skills, so it’s
When shifting between Four-Wheel High very important to read this guide as well
and Four-Wheel-High Lock, you must as your Owner Manual.
be traveling less than 45 mph (72 km/h). Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road
To shift, press the desired button. The Driving
indicator light will flash while shifting. There are some important things to
The light will continue to flash if your remember about loading your vehicle:
speed is above 45 mph (72 km/h),
indicating the shift has not occurred. • The heaviest items should be on the
The light will remain lit when the shift load floor and forward of the rear
is complete. Neutral is used only when axle. Put heavier items as forward as
towing the vehicle. possible, but do not place them in the
front seat area.
When shifting into or out of Four-Wheel-
Low Lock, the vehicle must be stopped
or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with
the transmission in Neutral.
Note: Shifting the transfer case to
Neutral (N) can cause the vehicle to roll
even if the transmission is in Park (P).
Be sure to set the parking brake before
placing the transfer case in Neutral.
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• Be sure the load is secured properly passengers and equipment, on high-


to prevent items from moving during friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h).
off-road driving.

Note:
• Cargo on the load floor piled higher
than the seat can be thrown forward
during sudden stops.
• Unsecured cargo on the load floor
can be tossed about when driving
over rough terrain.
• Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity, making it
more likely to roll over.
Specifications also enable the HUMMER
High Mobility Characteristics H3 to traverse a 40% (22 degree) side
slope, with the vehicle fully loaded, on
While maintaining a low silhouette and a high-friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h).
low center of gravity, the HUMMER H3
has:
• A 10 inch (25.4 cm) running ground
clearance
• A 9 inch (22.8 cm) axle to ground
clearance
These characteristics are essential to
safety in off-road operation.
The HUMMER H3, depending on
suspension packages, has:
A. An approximate approach angle of
40 degrees
B. An approximate departure angle of
37 degrees The HUMMER H3 can climb a 16 inch
(40.6 cm) vertical step.

The HUMMER H3 design specifications


provide the ability to traverse a
maximum 60% (31 degree) grade, with See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
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Notes
20 Getting to Know Your H3

OWNER INFORMATION • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)


• Name and home address
Roadside Assistance • Telephone number and location from
which you are calling
1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376),
or press the OnStar button. • Location, license plate number and
color of your HUMMER
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Mileage of vehicle and description
HUMMER’s Roadside Assistance is of problem
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
365 days a year. (if equipped)
Roadside Assistance provides owners Push the OnStar button, the vehicle will
with over-the-phone roadside repairs, send your GPS location to the OnStar
location of the nearest HUMMER dealer Advisor who will speak to you, assess
and the following special services: your problem, contact Roadside
• Fuel delivery Assistance and relay your exact location
• Lockout service so you get the help you need.
• Tow to nearest dealership
for warranty service
• Flat tire assistance My GMLink
• Jump starts
The HUMMER Owner Center at My
The Roadside Assistance services listed GMLink is a complimentary service for
are available for a period of 4 years/ HUMMER owners, a one-stop resource
50,000 miles. All services must be to enhance your HUMMER ownership
prearranged by HUMMER Roadside experience. Exclusive member benefits
Assistance. include online service reminders, vehicle
When you call, your Roadside Assistance maintenance tips, online owner manual,
representative will ask for the following special privileges and more. Sign up
information: today at www.mygmlink.com.

Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle. Please read your Owner
Manual for complete instructions. All information contained herein is based on information available at
the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2007 by GM Corp.
All rights reserved.

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