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Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 17. {CAUTION: Defensive driving really means "Be ready for anything." On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means "Always expect the unexpected." Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow enough following distance. Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do these things, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life. 234

Section	Page
2007 HUMMER H3 BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seats	9
Power Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	13
Rear Seats	14
	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	60
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	60
Airbag System	65
Where Are the Airbags?	69
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	73
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	73
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	74
Passenger Sensing System	75
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	80
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	81
Restraint System Check	82
Checking the Restraint Systems	82
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	83
Features and Controls	85
Keys	87
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	88
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	89
Doors and Locks	92
Door Locks	92
Power Door Locks	93
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	94
Lockout Protection	94
Swing-gate	95
Windows	96
Power Windows	97
Sun Visors	97
Theft-Deterrent Systems	98
Content Theft-Deterrent	98
Passlock®	100
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	101
New Vehicle Break-In	101
Ignition Positions	101
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	103
Starting the Engine	103
Engine Coolant Heater	105
Automatic Transmission Operation	106
Manual Transmission Operation	109
Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive	111
Parking Brake	116
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	117
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)	119
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)	119
Parking Over Things That Burn	119
Engine Exhaust	120
Running the Engine While Parked	121
Mirrors	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display	122
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display	125
Outside Power Mirrors	128
Outside Convex Mirror	128
OnStar® System	129
Universal Home Remote System	132
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	132
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	133
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	134
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	139
Storage Areas	143
Glove Box	143
Cupholder(s)	143
Front Seat Storage Net	143
Front Armrest Storage Area	143
Luggage Carrier	144
Rear Storage Area	146
Convenience Net	146
Cargo Cover	146
Cargo Tie Downs	146
Sunroof	147
Instrument Panel	149
Instrument Panel Overview	152
Hazard Warning Flashers	154
Other Warning Devices	154
Horn	154
Tilt Wheel	154
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	155
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	157
Flash-to-Pass	157
Windshield Wipers	157
Windshield Washer	158
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	159
Cruise Control	159
Exterior Lamps	162
Headlamps on Reminder	164
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	164
Automatic Headlamp System	165
Off-Road Lamps	166
Fog Lamps	167
Instrument Panel Brightness	167
Dome Lamp	167
Dome Lamp Override	168
Exit Lighting	168
Reading Lamps	168
Electric Power Management	168
Battery Run-Down Protection	169
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	169
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter	170
Climate Controls	170
Climate Control System	170
Outlet Adjustment	173
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	174
Instrument Panel Cluster	175
Speedometer and Odometer	176
Trip Odometer	176
Tachometer	176
Safety Belt Reminder Light	177
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	177
Airbag Readiness Light	178
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	179
Battery Warning Light	181
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)	181
Brake System Warning Light	182
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	183
Traction Off Light	184
StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light	184
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	185
Tire Pressure Light	185
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	186
Oil Pressure Light	189
Security Light	190
Cruise Control Light	190
Highbeam On Light	190
Fuel Gage	191
Driver Information Center (DIC)	192
DIC Controls and Displays	192
DIC Warnings and Messages	196
Audio System(s)	201
Setting the Time	202
Radio with CD	203
Radio with Six-Disc CD	211
Using an MP3	222
XM Radio Messages	228
Navigation/Radio System	230
Theft-Deterrent Feature	230
Radio Reception	230
Care of Your CDs	231
Care of the CD Player	232
Fixed Mast Antenna	232
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	232
Driving Your Vehicle	233
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	234
Defensive Driving	234
Drunken Driving	235
Control of a Vehicle	238
Braking	238
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	239
Braking in Emergencies	241
Traction Control System (TCS)	241
Locking Rear Axle	243
StabiliTrak® System	244
Steering	245
Off-Road Recovery	247
Passing	247
Loss of Control	249
Off-Road Driving	250
Assist Steps	271
Driving at Night	272
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	273
City Driving	276
Freeway Driving	277
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	278
Highway Hypnosis	279
Hill and Mountain Roads	279
Winter Driving	281
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	286
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	286
Recovery Loops	287
Loading Your Vehicle	289
Towing	294
Towing Your Vehicle	294
Recreational Vehicle Towing	295
Towing a Trailer	297
Trailer Recommendations	310
Service and Appearance Care	311
Service	314
Accessories and Modifications	314
California Proposition 65 Warning	315
Doing Your Own Service Work	315
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	316
Fuel	316
Gasoline Octane	316
Gasoline Specifications	316
California Fuel	316
Additives	317
Fuels in Foreign Countries	318
Filling the Tank	318
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	320
Checking Things Under the Hood	321
Hood Release	321
Engine Compartment Overview	322
Engine Oil	323
Engine Oil Life System	326
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	328
Automatic Transmission Fluid	329
Manual Transmission Fluid	332
Hydraulic Clutch	334
Engine Coolant	335
Radiator Pressure Cap	338
Engine Overheating	338
Cooling System	340
Engine Fan Noise	345
Power Steering Fluid	345
Windshield Washer Fluid	346
Brakes	347
Battery	351
Jump Starting	352
Rear Axle	357
Four-Wheel Drive	358
Front Axle	358
Headlamp Aiming	358
Bulb Replacement	361
Halogen Bulbs	361
Headlamps	362
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	363
License Plate Lamp	364
Replacement Bulbs	365
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	366
Tires	367
Tire Sidewall Labeling	368
Tire Terminology and Definitions	372
Inflation - Tire Pressure	375
Tire Pressure Monitor System	376
Tire Inspection and Rotation	381
When It Is Time for New Tires	383
Buying New Tires	383
Different Size Tires and Wheels	385
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	386
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	387
Wheel Replacement	387
Tire Chains	389
If a Tire Goes Flat	390
Changing a Flat Tire	391
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	393
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	396
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools	403
Spare Tire	405
Appearance Care	406
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	406
Fabric/Carpet	407
Leather	408
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	409
Care of Safety Belts	409
Weatherstrips	409
Washing Your Vehicle	410
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	410
Finish Care	410
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades	411
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels	412
Tires	413
Sheet Metal Damage	413
Finish Damage	413
Underbody Maintenance	413
Chemical Paint Spotting	414
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	414
Vehicle Identification	415
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	415
Service Parts Identification Label	416
Electrical System	416
Add-On Electrical Equipment	416
Windshield Wiper Fuses	417
Power Windows and Other Power Options	417
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	417
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	418
Capacities and Specifications	422
Maintenance Schedule	425
Maintenance Schedule	426
Introduction	426
Maintenance Requirements	426
Your Vehicle and the Environment	427
Using the Maintenance Schedule	427
Scheduled Maintenance	429
Additional Required Services	432
Maintenance Footnotes	433
Owner Checks and Services	435
At Each Fuel Fill	436
At Least Once a Month	436
At Least Once a Year	437
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	440
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	442
Engine Drive Belt Routing	443
Maintenance Record	444
Customer Assistance Information	447
Customer Assistance and Information	448
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	448
Online Owner Center	451
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	452
Customer Assistance Offices	452
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	453
Roadside Assistance Program	454
Courtesy Transportation	456
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	458
Collision Damage Repair	460
Reporting Safety Defects	464
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	464
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	464
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	464
Service Publications Ordering Information	465