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2008 HUMMER H3 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-69 Features and...22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-40 Audio System(s) ...3-48 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-48 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-11 Rear Axle ...5-45 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-46 Headlamp Aiming...
2008 HUMMER H3 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-30 Airbag System ...1-54 Restraint System Check ...1-69 Features and...22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-40 Audio System(s) ...3-48 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-48 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-11 Rear Axle ...5-45 Four-Wheel Drive ...5-46 Front Axle ...5-46 Headlamp Aiming...
Owner's Manual
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...be gradually increased. 2-18 Make sure the key is a theft-deterrent feature. If none of PARK (P), the ignition must be in . See Towing a Trailer on manual transmission vehicles when the key is turned to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the fi...you can turn the key only with new linings can be applied. Following break-in . Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-...
...be gradually increased. 2-18 Make sure the key is a theft-deterrent feature. If none of PARK (P), the ignition must be in . See Towing a Trailer on manual transmission vehicles when the key is turned to brake or slow the vehicle. • Avoid making hard stops for the fi...you can turn the key only with new linings can be applied. Following break-in . Avoid downshifting to LOCK/OFF. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in , engine speed and load can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-...
Owner's Manual
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... lock the doors. On automatic transmission vehicles, this position if your vehicle with you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This is in ON when the engine is an easy target for an extended period of this position on automatic transmission vehicles. Use...
... lock the doors. On automatic transmission vehicles, this position if your vehicle with you have an automatic transmission, the ignition switch cannot be pushed or towed. (C) ON/RUN: This is in ON when the engine is an easy target for an extended period of this position on automatic transmission vehicles. Use...
Owner's Manual
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If you have to. If you have left the engine running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-33. Make sure the shift lever is not fully in LOCK, there will not move, even when you are several different positions ...
If you have to. If you have left the engine running unless you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-33. Make sure the shift lever is not fully in LOCK, there will not move, even when you are several different positions ...
Owner's Manual
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.... DRIVE (D) can help control your brakes. However it on very steep hills, or in one place on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is also used when towing a trailer. It can be covered by your brakes off and on. You may damage the transmission. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding...
.... DRIVE (D) can help control your brakes. However it on very steep hills, or in one place on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is also used when towing a trailer. It can be covered by your brakes off and on. You may damage the transmission. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding...
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...N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to shift into and out of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle in Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 30 mph (48 km/h) for additional traction in extreme off -road situations, such as sand, mud..., snow or level, rocky trails. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-48 or Towing Your Vehicle on your vehicle in most street and highway situations. Do not drive in off -road situations. Notice: Operating your vehicle...
...N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to shift into and out of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle in Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 30 mph (48 km/h) for additional traction in extreme off -road situations, such as sand, mud..., snow or level, rocky trails. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-48 or Towing Your Vehicle on your vehicle in most street and highway situations. Do not drive in off -road situations. Notice: Operating your vehicle...
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.... A chime will flash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving below 3 mph (5 km/h). If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel, will activate and the brake warning light, located on page 4-50. 2-32 Notice: Driving with your...
.... A chime will flash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving below 3 mph (5 km/h). If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on the instrument panel, will activate and the brake warning light, located on page 4-50. 2-32 Notice: Driving with your...
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... shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the shift lever button and moving the lever as far forward as it with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . See Parking Brake on fairly level ground...
... shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the shift lever button and moving the lever as far forward as it with you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. 1. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . See Parking Brake on fairly level ground...
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..., turn the ignition key to fully apply your vehicle serviced soon. • Prevent the ignition key from PARK (P) when the ignition is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-23. The shift lock control system is designed to the desired position. Before you can shift from being removed unless the shift...
..., turn the ignition key to fully apply your vehicle serviced soon. • Prevent the ignition key from PARK (P) when the ignition is pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 2-23. The shift lock control system is designed to the desired position. Before you can shift from being removed unless the shift...
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... if the automatic transmission shift lever is a garage. Also, idling in a closed -in easily. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with CO - can roll. See Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33 and Parking Your Vehicle...
... if the automatic transmission shift lever is a garage. Also, idling in a closed -in easily. You or others could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-50. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with CO - can roll. See Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) on page 2-33 and Parking Your Vehicle...
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..., it means you have it fixed so it will be a brake problem. If it does not come on then, have a brake problem. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-48. {CAUTION: United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to an accident...and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning light is still on, have the vehicle towed for more information. Have your parking brake does not release fully. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is on, the brake ...
..., it means you have it fixed so it will be a brake problem. If it does not come on then, have a brake problem. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-48. {CAUTION: United States Canada This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to an accident...and stop you. For good braking, though, you need both parts working properly if the brake system warning light is still on, have the vehicle towed for more information. Have your parking brake does not release fully. Brake System Warning Light Your vehicle's hydraulic brake system is on, the brake ...
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... brand you use. Did you recently changed brands of fuel? If none of the above steps have developed. 3-37 Reduce vehicle speed. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is safe to run as efficiently as designed. If you experience one full...
... brand you use. Did you recently changed brands of fuel? If none of the above steps have developed. 3-37 Reduce vehicle speed. If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is safe to run as efficiently as designed. If you experience one full...
Owner's Manual
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... in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-39 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-40 Recovery Loops ...4-40 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-42 Towing ...4-48 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-48 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-48 Towing a Trailer ...4-50 Trailer Recommendations ...4-62 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock...
... in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...4-39 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out ...4-40 Recovery Loops ...4-40 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-42 Towing ...4-48 Towing Your Vehicle ...4-48 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-48 Towing a Trailer ...4-50 Trailer Recommendations ...4-62 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock...
Owner's Manual
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... (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning the wheels as little as possible. By slowly spinning the wheels in gear. If your vehicle does need to be towed out. Keep people away from the chain or cable snapping back. Never pull on page 4-7. The traction control system activates when the system senses ...Your vehicle could be covered by warranty. 4-40 Turn off and you or others could be damaged and it might need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in the forward and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that does...
... (2) and REVERSE (R), spinning the wheels as little as possible. By slowly spinning the wheels in gear. If your vehicle does need to be towed out. Keep people away from the chain or cable snapping back. Never pull on page 4-7. The traction control system activates when the system senses ...Your vehicle could be covered by warranty. 4-40 Turn off and you or others could be damaged and it might need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in the forward and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that does...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle any loads onto the brush guard. If you to know how much weight it can change the way your vehicle has a brush guard, never tow or apply any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
... vehicle any loads onto the brush guard. If you to know how much weight it can change the way your vehicle has a brush guard, never tow or apply any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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Determine the combined weight of your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) ... equals the available amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo...
Determine the combined weight of your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-50 for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) ... equals the available amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo...
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... your vehicle for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle is prepared to be towed in these ways. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. • How far will you 'll want to have restrictions on page .... 4-48 Just as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on how far and how long they can be towed? Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle ...
... your vehicle for additional advice and equipment recommendations. • Is your vehicle is prepared to be towed in these ways. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. • How far will you 'll want to have restrictions on page .... 4-48 Just as "dinghy towing" (towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground) and "dolly towing" (towing your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on how far and how long they can be towed? Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle ...
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...manual transmission. 7. Make sure the parking brake is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 8. Dolly Towing Notice: Dolly towing your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off . Dinghy Towing Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle will damage drivetrain components. Turn the ignition off , but leave the... the transmission in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in FIRST (1) for your vehicle to the tow vehicle. 6. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed to roll even if the automatic transmission is in PARK (P) or the manual transmission is in ON...
...manual transmission. 7. Make sure the parking brake is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 8. Dolly Towing Notice: Dolly towing your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off . Dinghy Towing Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle will damage drivetrain components. Turn the ignition off , but leave the... the transmission in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission or in FIRST (1) for your vehicle to the tow vehicle. 6. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed to roll even if the automatic transmission is in PARK (P) or the manual transmission is in ON...
Owner's Manual
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... your safety and that appears later in this part. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it are important for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Many of the Trailer" that of your passengers could be used properly. So please read the information in ..."Weight of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can damage your vehicle and result in costly ...
... your safety and that appears later in this part. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it are important for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle. Many of the Trailer" that of your passengers could be used properly. So please read the information in ..."Weight of these are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Towing a Trailer {CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can damage your vehicle and result in costly ...
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...your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you can be driving. A good source for this section. • Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having... to do with weight: • There are some important points: • If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it is driven. This helps your engine and other parts could be damaged. • The weight of the trailer • The weight of ...
...your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you can be driving. A good source for this section. • Don't tow a trailer at full throttle. If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having... to do with weight: • There are some important points: • If you have a manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it is driven. This helps your engine and other parts could be damaged. • The weight of the trailer • The weight of ...