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DRIVER INFORMATION ENTERTAINMENT Rear Vision Camera . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Audio System Features . . . . . . . .8 Lowering the Midgate™ . . . . . . . .16
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . .3 XM® Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE
Driver Information Center . . . . . .4 Touch Screen Navigation 6-Speed Automatic
SAFETY & SECURITY Entertainment System . . . . . . . .11 Transmission Controls . . . . . . . .16
Remote Keyless Entry . . . . . . . . .5 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .11 StabiliTrak® – Stability Control
Content Theft-Deterrent System .5 Bluetooth® System . . . . . . . . . . .11 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Rear Seat Audio and DVD Rear Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . .17
COMFORT Seat Entertainment Systems . . .11 Four-Wheel Drive, Suspension
Power Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . .6 CONVENIENCE and Towing Controls . . . . . . . . . .18
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . .12 Off-Road Driving Basics . . . . . . .19
2nd-Row Bucket Seats . . . . . . . . .7 Automatic Headlamp System Resetting the Engine Oil Life
Memory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 and Exterior/Interior Lamps . . . .13 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Automatic Climate Controls . . . . .7 Wipers and Washers . . . . . . . . . .14 OWNER INFORMATION
Rear Seat Climate Controls . . . . .8 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . .20
Global Power Windows . . . . . . .15 My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . .15

Congratulations on your purchase of a HUMMER H2. Please read this information about your vehicle’s fea-
tures 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.
2 Getting to Know Your H2

DRIVER INFORMATION
Instrument Panel

A B C D A E A

F G H I J K L M N O P Q R

The main features of the instrument I. Cruise Control Buttons/Heated


panel include: Steering Wheel Button (if equipped)
A. Air Outlets J. Tilt Steering Wheel Lever/Power
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Control (if equipped)
C. Instrument Panel Cluster K. Horn
D. Driver Information Center Controls L. Audio Steering Wheel Controls
E. Audio System/Navigation M. Four-Wheel Drive Controls
Entertainment System (if equipped)
N. StabiliTrak Button
F. Exterior Lamps Control
O. Shift Lever
G. Dome Lamp Off Button/Heated
Windshield Washer Fluid Button P. Climate Controls
(if equipped) Q. Accessory Power Outlet
H. Driver Shift Control Buttons R. Glove Box
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Instrument Panel Cluster

A B C D

E F G H I J K L M N O P Q

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is N. Airbag Readiness Light


equipped with this cluster or one very O. Antilock Brake System Warning Light
similar to it. The instrument cluster P. Safety Belt Reminder Light
includes these key features: Q. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
A. Oil Pressure Gauge *The charging system is designed to regulate
B. Tachometer voltage output to help improve fuel economy
C. Speedometer and extend battery life. Normal system operation
readings may fluctuate based on vehicle operation,
D. Voltmeter* including the number of electrical accessories being
E. Fuel Gauge operated and engine speed.
F. StabiliTrak Indicator Light
G. Tire Pressure Light Note: The instrument cluster is designed
H. Security Light to let you know about many important
aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is
I. Driver Information Center/Odometer important to read your Owner Manual and
J. Brake System Warning Light become familiar with the information being
K. Malfunction Indicator Lamp relayed to you by the lights, gauges and
(Check Engine Light) indicators, as well as what action can be
L. Oil Pressure Warning Light taken to ensure safety and to prevent
damage.
M. Charging System Warning Light

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.


4 Getting to Know Your H2

Driver Information Center Customization: Press this button to


scroll through the following customiza-
tion features:
• Display Language
• Auto Door Lock
• Auto Door Unlock
• Remote Door Lock
Your vehicle’s Driver Information Center
(DIC) provides vehicle information, vehi- • Remote Door Unlock
cle feature customization, and vehicle • Delay Door Lock
warning messages. The DIC messages • Exit Lighting
will be shown on the instrument panel
cluster display. • Approach Lighting
• Chime Volume
The DIC controls are located on the
right side of the instrument panel cluster. • Park Tilt Mirrors
They include: • Easy Exit Seat
Trip/Fuel: • Memory Seat Recall
Press this button to • Remote Start
display the follow-
ing trip and fuel • Factory Settings
information: Set/Reset: Press this button to
• Odometer set or reset DIC information while it is
displayed or to acknowledge a warning
• Trip Odometer message.
• Fuel Range Customization Settings
• Average To customize features:
Economy
• Fuel Used 1. With the vehicle in Park, turn on the
ignition.
• Timer
2. Press the (Customization) button
• Transmission Temperature to display available customization
Vehicle Information: Press this features.
button to display the following vehicle 3. With the desired customization
information: feature displayed, press the
• Outside Temperature (Set/Reset) button to access the
• Compass Settings feature settings.
• Oil Life 4. Press the button to scroll through
• Display Units (English/Metric) the available settings.
• Tire Pressure 5. With the desired setting displayed,
press the button to select it.
• Engine Hours
• Remote Keyless Entry Programming
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6. Press the button to scroll to the (Lock): Press this button to lock all
next feature. the doors. RKE feedback (light flash
7. To exit the Feature Settings menu, and/or horn chirp) can be programmed
press the button until EXIT using the DIC.
FEATURE SETTINGS is displayed (Unlock):
and then press the button; or Press this but-
press the button or the ton to unlock
button. the driver’s
Warnings and Messages door. Press it
again within
The DIC provides a variety of vehicle five seconds
warning messages (depending on to unlock all
optional equipment) if a problem is remaining
sensed in a vehicle system. To acknowl- doors. RKE feedback (light flash) can be
edge a message and clear it from the programmed using the DIC.
display, press the (Set/Reset) but-
ton. Some urgent messages cannot be (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm):
cleared from the DIC display. Press this button to locate your vehicle.
The turn signal lamps will flash and the
If you have a current OnStar subscrip- horn will sound three times.
tion, and a warning message appears,
you can press the OnStar button and Press and hold the button to activate the
speak to an OnStar Advisor. In many panic alarm. The turn signal lamps will
vehicles, OnStar Advisors can access flash and the horn will sound for 30 sec-
certain diagnostic information and can onds. Press the button again or turn the
tell you how serious the problem is and ignition to Run to cancel the alarm.
what you should do about it. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Note: Your vehicle’s warnings and


messages provide critical information Content Theft-Deterrent System
that can prevent damage to your vehicle.
Review your Owner Manual to become To arm the content theft-deterrent
familiar with the information displayed alarm system, lock the doors using the
and the action required. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmit-
ter. The (Security) light on the
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. instrument panel cluster will illuminate
for approximately 30 seconds to indicate
SAFETY & SECURITY the system is arming. To disarm the
system, unlock the doors using the RKE
Remote Keyless Entry transmitter.
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans- The alarm will not be armed or disarmed
mitter includes the following functions: if the doors are locked or unlocked with
a key or the manual door lock.
(Remote Vehicle Start): This feature
can be used to start the engine from See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
outside the vehicle. (See Remote
Vehicle Start.)
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OnStar ® COMFORT
Your vehicle features the uplevel OnStar Power Seat Controls
Directions & Connections Plan, with one
year of OnStar service from the date A B
you purchased your new vehicle. With
the help of OnStar Advisors, who are
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, OnStar offers a wide variety of
safety and driver assistance capabilities,
including the following services: C
• Driving Directions with Turn-by-Turn The following power seat controls are
Navigation located on the outboard side of the
• Destination Download using your driver and front passenger seats:
vehicle’s navigation system Power Seat: Use the horizontal control
(if equipped) (A) to move the seat forward/rearward
• OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic e-mail and up/down as well as to raise/lower
• Automatic Notification of Airbag the front or rear of the seat cushion.
Deployment Power Recline: Use the vertical control
• Automatic Advanced Crash (B) to recline/raise the seatback.
Notification Power Lumbar: Use the control pad (C)
• Emergency Services to increase/decrease lumbar support and
to raise/lower the position of the support.
• Remote Door Unlock
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
• Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
• Hands-Free Calling with 30 calling
minutes Heated Seats
• Roadside Assistance
• Fuel Station Location
• Virtual Advisor, GPS-based Traffic &
Weather
For Remote Door Unlock or Stolen
Vehicle Location Assistance, call
1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). The following heated seat controls are
For more information, refer to your located on the front doors:
OnStar Owner’s Guide or visit (Heated Seatback): Press the top
onstar.com. button to turn on the heated seatback.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
(Heated Seat/Seatback): Press the
bottom button to turn on the heated seat
and seatback.
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Continue to press the desired button to automatically when using the Remote
cycle through the temperature settings Keyless Entry transmitter.
of High (three indicator lights), Medium Easy Exit Seat
(two indicator lights), Low (one indicator
light) and Off (all indicator lights are off). With the vehicle in Park, press the
(Easy Exit Seat) button to recall the exit
Heated seat operation is canceled each position for the driver’s seat. The easy
time the ignition is turned off. exit seat setting also can be pro-
2nd-Row Heated Seats grammed in the DIC to be recalled
Press the (Heated Seat) button, when removing the key from the ignition.
located on the rear control panel on the See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
back of the center console, to turn on
each heated rear seat and cycle through
the temperature settings. Automatic Climate Controls
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual

2nd-Row Bucket Seats


(if equipped)
To recline the 2nd-row bucket seats,
lift the lever on the outboard side of
the seat and move the seatback to the
desired position; then release the lever. The automatic climate control system
maintains the desired individual temper-
See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.
ature for the driver and front seat pas-
senger. The system adjusts the airflow
Memory Settings mode, fan speed, air conditioning and
recirculation functions to reach the set
Memory settings can be programmed for temperature(s) as quickly as possible.
the position of the driver’s seat and out- Automatic Operation
side mirrors for two drivers. The memory To set the automatic mode:
buttons are located on the driver’s door.
1. Press the AUTO button.
To save memory settings:
2. Set the driver’s and front passenger’s
1. Adjust the driver’s seat and outside temperature using the + or – temper-
mirrors to the desired position. ature buttons.
2. Press and hold button 1 or 2 until two Manual Operation
beeps sound.
To operate the system manually, use the
3. Repeat these steps for a second following controls:
driver using the other memory button.
(On/Off): Press this button to turn the
To recall the settings, press memory system on or off.
button 1 or 2 with the vehicle in Park.
The memory settings also can be (Fan): Press the up or down arrow
programmed with the DIC to be recalled to increase or decrease fan speed.
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(Airflow Mode): Press the up or AUX or REAR button on the front control
down arrow to change the direction of panel. The settings in the rear will be the
the airflow and to select the defog same as in the front until they are
mode. changed by rear occupants using the
+ – (Temperature Control): Press the following rear controls:
driver and passenger + or – temperature (Fan): Press the up/down button to
buttons to raise or lower the temperature adjust fan speed. Press the button
setting(s). repeatedly to turn off the system.
PASS (Passenger Temperature (Mode): Press this button to adjust
Control): Press this button to turn off the direction of the airflow between the
the passenger temperature setting. floor and headliner outlets.
(Air Conditioning): Press this + – (Temperature Control): Press the
button to turn the air conditioning system + or – button to adjust the temperature
on or off. setting from 0 (cooler) to 12 (warmer).
(Recirculation): Press this button See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
to circulate inside air through the vehi-
cle. This mode keeps outside air from ENTERTAINMENT
entering the vehicle.
AUX or REAR (Rear Climate Control) Audio System Features
(if equipped): Press this button to turn (Non-Navigation Radios only)
the rear climate control system on or off.
(Defrost): Press this button to
direct most of the air to the windshield
and some air to the side window outlets.
(Rear Window Defogger): Press
this button to activate the rear window
defogger and the heated outside
rearview mirrors (if equipped). The
defogger and heated mirrors will turn
off automatically or can be turned off by While most of the features on your radio
pressing the button again. will look familiar, some of the following
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. may be new:
(Power/Volume): Press this knob to
Rear Seat Climate Controls turn the system on or off. Turn the knob
(SUV only) to adjust the volume.
(Information): Press this button to
Rear seat occupants can operate the display additional text information relat-
rear seat climate control system using ed to the current FM-RDS or XM station,
the controls located on the back of the or MP3 song.
center console. To turn the rear system (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio
on or off from the front seat, press the stations or, when a CD is playing, to
select a track or MP3 file.
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Press the knob to adjust the tone Setting the Time


(bass/treble) or speakers (balance/fade). To set the time:
BAND: Press this button to switch to 1. Turn on the radio.
AM, FM, or XM (if equipped). With a CD
or DVD (if equipped) playing, press this 2. Press the (Clock) button. Or,
button to switch to the radio. if equipped, press the MENU button
until the clock option is displayed;
CD/AUX or DVD/CD/AUX (if equipped): and then press the pushbutton locat-
With the radio playing, press this button ed under the clock option label. The
to switch to a CD, DVD (if equipped), HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY labels will
or an auxiliary input device such as a appear on the display.
portable audio player.
FAV (Favorite): Press this button to
go through up to six pages of preset
favorite radio stations. Select a preset
station using the buttons below the radio
display.
EQ (Equalization): Press this button to
select preset equalization settings.
CAT (Category): Press this button to 3. Press the pushbutton under any of
find XM stations (if equipped) within a the labels to be changed.
desired category. 4. Press the pushbutton again, the right
Auxiliary Input Jack: A portable audio SEEK arrow or the FWD button to
player (such as an iPod® or MP3 player) increase the numbers. Press the left
can be connected to the auxiliary input SEEK arrow or the REV button to
jack located on the radio. Press the AUX decrease the numbers. Rotating the
button to begin playing audio from the (Tune) knob also will increase or
player over the vehicle speakers. To decrease the selected label.
optimize speaker volume, fully increase 5. Press the Clock or MENU button
the volume on the portable audio player. again to set the currently displayed
Radio Data System time and date.
When you tune to a Radio Data System Setting Favorite Stations
(RDS) station, the station name and call Before setting your favorite stations,
letters will appear on the display instead park the vehicle.
of the frequency. RDS stations may also
provide the time of day, a program type Note: Searching for audio stations or
for current programming and the name songs — or giving extended attention to
of the program being broadcast. entertainment tasks — while driving can
lead you to look away from the road for
RDS features are available for use only prolonged periods, which may cause you
on FM stations that broadcast RDS to miss seeing things on the road that
information. RDS relies on receiving you need to see. Always keep your eyes
specific information from these stations on the road and your mind on the drive
and will work only when the information and avoid engaging in extended search-
ing for specific items while driving.
is available.
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You can set up to six pages of favorite • To play a CD, press the pushbutton
radio stations. Each page can contain below the arrow label on the display
any combination of up to six AM, FM, to select the desired CD number.
or XM (if equipped) stations. • To eject the CD that is currently
playing, press the EJECT button
once. To eject all CDs, press and
hold the EJECT button for two
seconds.
If a CD is not removed after several
seconds, it will be pulled back into the
player automatically.
To set the number of favorite station Note: CDs with any affixed labels may
pages: jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a
permanent marker. If more than one CD
1. Press the MENU button to display the is inserted into the slot at a time, or if
radio setup menu. scratched or damaged CDs are played,
2. Press the pushbutton below the FAV the CD player could be damaged. When
1–6 label on the radio display. using the CD player, use only CDs in
good condition without labels; load one
3. Select the desired number of favorite CD at a time; and keep the CD player
station pages. and the loading slot free of foreign
materials, liquids or debris.
4. Press the FAV button. You may now
begin storing your favorite stations for Playing MP3 Files
the chosen number of pages.
Your audio system has the capability
To store favorite stations: of playing a CD-R or CD-RW disc con-
1. Press the BAND button to select AM, taining MP3 audio files. When playing,
FM, or XM (if equipped). an MP3 label will be displayed.
2. Tune in the desired radio station. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
3. Press the FAV button to display the
page where the station is to be XM ® Radio
stored.
4. Press and hold one of the six push- XM radio offers more than 170 channels
buttons until a beep sounds. of digital-quality sound that goes wherev-
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton er you go — coast to coast — and real-
on each page. time XM NavTraffic on the navigation
system (if equipped) of many vehicles.
Multiple-Disc CD Player After a free three-month trial period,
• To load a single CD, press and activation and service subscription fees
release the LOAD button. To apply. Service is based in the continental
load multiple CDs, press and hold the U.S. and Canada. For more information,
LOAD button for two seconds. visit XM online at www.XMradio.com or
Follow the display prompts to load call 1-800-929-2100.
each CD. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
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Touch Screen Navigation SRCE (Source):


Entertainment System Press this
(if equipped) button to switch
to AM, FM, XM
(if equipped),
CD, DVD (if
equipped) or AUX.
(Seek): Press
this button to go
to the next radio
station on the
same band.
(Mute/Voice Recognition): Press
The Navigation Entertainment System this button to mute the speakers.
provides detailed maps of all major Press and hold the button for two sec-
highways and roads throughout the onds to interact with the OnStar or
continental United States. The system Bluetooth system.
provides turn-by-turn driving instructions See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
for each destination you enter and can
help you locate a variety of points of
interest, such as banks, airports and Bluetooth ® System
restaurants. The system also offers a
variety of enhanced audio features. The in-vehicle Bluetooth system allows
users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell
Refer to your Navigation Entertainment phone to make and receive hands-free
System Owner Manual for operating phone calls using the vehicle’s audio
instructions. system, microphone and controls. The
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be
paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth sys-
tem before it can be used in the vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls Not all phones will support all functions.
The following audio controls are located Visit www.hummer.com/bluetooth
on the steering wheel: for more information.
+ – (Volume): Push up on the See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
+ or – button to increase or decrease the
volume.
Rear Seat Audio and
(Next/Previous/End): Press the DVD Rear Seat Entertainment
up or down arrow to go to the Systems (if equipped)
next or previous radio station stored as
a favorite or, when a CD or DVD Rear Seat Audio
(if equipped) is playing, to the next
or previous track or chapter. Press the The Rear Seat Audio (RSA) system
(End) button to end or reject an allows front seat and rear seat passen-
OnStar or Bluetooth call. gers to listen to different entertainment
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sources using the rear seat controls and Note: Aim the remote control at the video
wired headphones (not supplied) or screen, not the DVD player, for proper
wireless headphones (if equipped). operation.

4. To listen to the DVD through the vehi-


cle speakers, press the DVD/CD AUX
button. Adjust volume using the radio
volume control.
To listen to the DVD through the
headphones, select channel 1 and
To use the RSA system: push the power button on the head-
• Press the (Power) button to turn phones. Adjust volume using the
on the system. volume control on the headphones.
• Press the SRCE (Source) button 5. To control DVD playback, use the
to select radio, CD, or DVD remote control or the front radio
(if equipped). pushbuttons.
• Turn the left volume knob to adjust Parental Control
the left wired headphones and the Parental Control can help gain the
right volume knob to adjust the right attention of rear passengers by stopping
wired headphones. On wireless head- all RSE system features. To turn on
phones (if equipped), select channel Parental Control, press and hold the
2 and use the volume control on the radio power button for two seconds.
headphones. Press the radio power button again to
DVD Rear Seat Entertainment turn it off.
The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
system includes a DVD player as part of
the front radio, a flip-down video screen,
audio/video jacks, two wireless head- CONVENIENCE
phones, and a remote control.
Remote Vehicle Start
To play a DVD video:
1. Turn the ignition to the Accessory or This feature allows you to start the
Run position. engine from outside the vehicle by using
2. Push the release button on the DVD the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
display console and pull down the mitter. The remote start capability must
video screen. be turned on using the DIC.
3. Insert a DVD into the DVD slot in the During a remote start, the climate
radio. It will turn on the video screen control system will automatically heat or
and begin playing automatically. It cool the vehicle interior based on out-
may be necessary to press the Play side temperatures.
pushbutton on the radio or the remote
control to start playing the video if the
DVD stops at a menu screen.
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Starting the Vehicle Automatic Headlamp System


To remote-start the vehicle: and Exterior/Interior Lamps
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle
(transmitter range is within approxi- The Automatic Headlamp System turns
mately 200 feet of the vehicle). on the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
during the day and the headlamps and
2. Press and release the (Lock) other exterior lamps at night or when
button on the transmitter. necessary.
3. Immediately press and hold the A light sensor on top of the instrument
(Remote Vehicle Start) button for panel is used to determine light condi-
about four seconds. When the vehicle tions. For proper system operation,
starts, the parking lamps will light avoid placing any objects on or near
and remain on while the engine is the sensor.
running. The engine will continue
running for 10 minutes. Exterior Lamp Controls
4. Repeat these steps for a 10-minute
time extension. Only two consecutive
remote starts are allowed.
When you enter the vehicle after a
remote start, the key must be inserted
in the ignition and turned to the On
position before driving.
Note: The Remote Vehicle Start feature
will not operate if the key is in the ignition, The exterior lamp control knob on the
the hood is open, or the Check Engine
light is illuminated. Using Remote Vehicle left side of the instrument panel can be
Start idles the engine, impacting the fuel rotated to the following positions:
economy reading on the DIC. (Off/On): Turn the knob to this
position to turn off the Automatic
Canceling a Remote Start Headlamp System and DRLs. Turn it to
To turn off the engine instead of driving this position again to turn them on.
after a remote start: AUTO (Automatic): Turn the knob to
• Press and hold the button until the this position to turn on the Automatic
parking lamps turn off. Headlamp System and DRLs.
• Press the Hazard Warning Flashers (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to
button inside the vehicle. Press the this position to turn on the parking lamps
button again to turn off the flashers. and taillamps.
• Turn the key in the ignition switch on (Headlamps): Turn the knob to this
and then off. position to turn on the headlamps and
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
other exterior lamps.
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Interior Lamp Controls (Washer): Push the paddle on


The following interior lamp controls are top of the multifunction lever to spray
on the left side of the instrument panel: washer fluid on the windshield.
(Dome Off): Press in this button to Heated Windshield
have the dome lamps remain off Washer Fluid
when a door is open. (if equipped)
(Instrument Panel Brightness): Press the (Heated
While in AUTO mode, turn this pop-out Washer Fluid) button
knob to adjust the brightness of the on the left side of the
instrument panel lights. instrument panel
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. to spray heated washer fluid on the
windshield. This will help to clear ice,
tree sap or bugs from the windshield. It
Wipers and Washers may take up to 40 seconds to heat the
washer fluid, after which the wipers will
automatically turn on for four heated
wash cycles. Press the button again to
cancel any remaining cycles.
Rear Wiper and Washer (SUV only)
The following rear wiper and washer
controls are located on the left side of
the instrument panel:
(Rear Wiper): Press this button to
turn the rear wiper on or off.
The following windshield wiper controls (Rear Washer): Press this button to
are located on the multifunction lever on wash and wipe the rear window.
the left side of the steering column:
(Delay): Press this button to turn on
(Mist): Rotate the band down to delayed wiping.
this position to turn the wipers on for
one wipe. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

(Off): Rotate the band to this position


to turn off the wipers. Cruise Control
(Delay): Rotate the band up to one
of these settings for a delay between The following
wipes. The wipers activate more often cruise control but-
as the band is rotated upward. tons are located on
the steering wheel:
(Low): Rotate the band up to this
position for steady, low-speed wipes. (On/Off): Press
this button to turn
(High): Rotate the band up to this the cruise control
position for rapid, high-speed wipes. system on or off.
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– SET (Set): Press this button to set Power Foldaway Mirrors


a speed, or to decrease the speed if
the system is active. When the cruise The following power foldaway mirror
control speed is set, the cruise control controls are located on the driver’s door:
light will illuminate on the instrument
panel cluster.
D A
+ RES (Resume): Press this button to
resume a set speed, or to increase the
speed if the system is active.
(Cancel): Press this button to
cancel the cruise control but retain the B
set speed in memory. C
See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.
(Mirror Selector): Press the left side
(A) of this button to select the driver side
Global Power Windows mirror or the right side (B) of this button
to select the passenger side mirror.
The global power windows feature (Mirror Adjustment): Press the
enables all side windows and the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror.
Midgate window (if equipped) to be
opened or closed at the same time. (Foldaway Mirrors): Press the right
The (Global Power Windows) side (C) of this button to fold the mirrors
button is located on the left side of or the left side (D) of this button to
the instrument panel to the left of the unfold the mirrors.
exterior lamp control knob. See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
Press the bottom of the button to
automatically lower all side windows and Rear Vision Camera (if equipped)
the Midgate window.
To lower all windows using the Remote With the vehicle in Reverse, the rear
Keyless Entry transmitter, press and vision camera displays a view of the
hold the Unlock button until the windows area behind the vehicle on the inside
begin to lower. rearview mirror or on the navigation
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
system screen (if equipped). This can
help to see things behind the vehicle or
to hitch up a trailer.
Clean the camera lens on the rear
bumper with water and a soft cloth.
On vehicles equipped with a navigation
system, refer to your Navigation
Entertainment System Owner Manual
for operating instructions.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Lowering the Midgate ™


(SUT only)

The Midgate enables the vehicle’s cargo


area to be extended into the cab.
To lower the Midgate:
1. Lower the Midgate window by
pressing the Midgate window button
located on the left side of the instru-
ment panel. Reverse these steps to raise the
2. Fold the rear seat cushions forward; Midgate. The Midgate must be fully
then fold the seatbacks flat. latched before the window can be
raised.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

PERFORMANCE & MAINTENANCE


A 6-Speed Automatic
Transmission Controls
The 6-speed automatic transmission
has a Driver Shift Control feature that
3. Press either one of the two power enables the driver to select the range
release buttons (A) located on the of gears desired for the current driving
Midgate. conditions, such as when driving on
downhill grades.
4. Lower the Midgate and flip over the
auxiliary panel on top of the Midgate. To use this feature, move the shift lever
to the Manual (M) Mode position — this
will force a downshift from the current
gear state (for gears 3–6). Press the
/ button on the left side of the
steering wheel to select a higher or
lower driving range.
The transmission will be limited to the
gear selected and lower gears. Shifting
will occur normally while driving; how-
ever, the instrument panel cluster will
display only the maximum gear avail-
able. Higher gears will not be available
unless the selection is changed to
include higher gears using the button.
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When slowing down, the transmission button located on the center of the
will automatically downshift. When instrument panel.
accelerating, the To turn off both the traction control and
transmission will stability enhancement systems, press
automatically and hold the button for five seconds.
upshift until
it reaches Both systems are disabled when the
the maximum transfer case is in the Four-Wheel-Low
available gear Lock mode. When either system is off,
displayed. the StabiliTrak light will illuminate.
If current vehicle See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
speed is too high
or low for the
requested gear, Tire Pressure Monitor
the shift will not occur until the proper
conditions are met. The Tire Pressure Monitor alerts you
when a significant reduction in pressure
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual. occurs in one or more of your vehicle’s
tires by illuminating the (Low Tire
Pressure) warning light on the instru-
StabiliTrak ® – Stability Control ment panel cluster. The low tire pressure
System warning light will remain on until you
correct the tire pressure. A CHECK TIRE
StabiliTrak is an PRESSURE message may also appear
advanced com- on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
puter-controlled
vehicle stability Correcting the Tire Pressure
and traction When the low tire pressure warning light
enhancement illuminates, you must inflate the tire to
system that the proper tire pressure (just as you
assists with must refuel the vehicle when the low
directional con- fuel warning light illuminates). The Tire
trol of the vehicle and Loading Information label shows the
in difficult driving conditions. It turns on correct tire pressure for the tires when
automatically every time your vehicle they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle
is started. has been sitting for at least three hours
To limit wheelspin and help maintain or driven no more than one mile.
directional control, you should always You can temporarily clear the DIC
leave the system on. However, if your message by acknowledging it with
vehicle becomes stuck and rocking the your DIC controls. However, at the next
vehicle is required, the system should vehicle start-up, the DIC message will
be turned off. reappear if the tire pressure has not
To turn off the traction control part of been corrected.
the system, press the (StabiliTrak)
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During cooler conditions, the low tire The indicator lights on the control knob
pressure warning light may appear when show the selected mode of the transfer
the vehicle is first started and then turn case. Refer to Section 2 of your Owner
off as you start to drive. This could be Manual for shifting instructions.
an early indicator that your tire pres- Locking Rear
sures are getting low and the tires need Axle
to be inflated to the proper pressure. A
The locking rear
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert axle provides
you about low tire pressure, but it doesn’t additional rear-
replace normal monthly tire maintenance. wheel traction B
when driving
See Section 5 of your Owner Manual. in off-road
conditions such
as mud, snow,
Four-Wheel Drive, Suspension sand, steep C
and Towing Controls hills and uneven
terrain.
Four-Wheel To lock the rear axle:
Drive Modes 1. Place the transfer case in the Four-
The transfer Wheel-Low Lock mode.
case knob, 2. Stop the vehicle and then press the
located on (Locking Rear Axle) button (A) on
the center the center of the instrument panel.
of the instru- Wait for the indicator light to stop
ment panel, flashing and remain illuminated.
allows you
to shift into The locking rear axle will automatically
and out of disengage above 20 mph.
the following four-wheel drive modes: Tow/Haul Mode
4 (Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive): The Tow/Haul mode is useful when
Used for on-road driving and light off- towing or hauling a heavy load. It
road driving. When shifting, the vehicle reduces the frequency of transmission
should be traveling less than 40 mph. shifts or automatically downshifts to
4 (Four-Wheel-High Lock): Used utilize engine braking to improve the
for most off-road situations. When shift- control of vehicle speed.
ing, the vehicle should be traveling less Press the (Tow/Haul Mode) button
than 40 mph. (B) located on the center of the instru-
4 (Four-Wheel-Low Lock): Used ment panel to turn the Tow/Haul mode
for extreme off-road conditions. When on or off.
shifting, the vehicle should be traveling Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height
less than 3 mph with the transmission in (if equipped)
Neutral. This feature is part of the optional
electronically controlled air suspension
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system. The selectable rear ride height High Mobility Characteristics


allows you to raise the rear of the vehi- Design specifications of the H2, depend-
cle approximately 2 inches (5 cm) over ing on suspension packages, include:
the normal ride height for additional
running ground clearance. • A ground clearance of 9.9 inches
(25 cm) with a low center of gravity
To raise the ride height, press the
(Height Control) button (C) located on • A break-over angle of 23.5°
the center of the instrument panel. The • An approach angle of 39.8°
indicator light will flash as the vehicle • A departure angle of 37.1°
rises and stay on when the vehicle is at
the extended height. The H2 has the ability to:
To use this feature, the engine must be • Traverse a maximum 60% (31°)
running, all the doors must be fully grade
closed, and vehicle speed must be less • Traverse a 40% (22°) side slope
than 40 mph (64 km/h).
• Climb a 16-inch (40.6-cm) vertical
See Sections 2 and 4 of your Owner Manual. step
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Off-Road Driving Basics
Resetting the Engine Oil Life
Off-road driving can be great fun, but System
it does have its hazards. The greatest
hazard can be the terrain itself. Off-road
driving involves some special skills, so The Oil Life System calculates engine oil
it’s important to review the off-road driv- life based on vehicle use and displays
ing information in your Owner Manual CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON on the
before you go off-roading. Driver Information Center (DIC) when it’s
necessary to change your oil and filter.
Loading Your Vehicle The Oil Life System should be reset to
When loading your vehicle for off-road 100% only following an oil change.
driving, the heaviest things should be on To reset the Oil Life System:
the load floor and forward of your rear 1. Turn on the ignition.
axle. Put heavier items as forward as
you can, but do not place them in the 2. Press the (Vehicle Information)
front seat area. Be sure the load is button until the DIC displays OIL LIFE
secured properly to prevent items from REMAINING.
being tossed during off-road driving. 3. Press and hold the (Set/Reset)
button until 100% is displayed.
Note: Heavy loads on the roof raise the
vehicle’s center of gravity, making it more 4. Turn off the ignition.
likely to roll over. See Section 5 of your Owner Manual.
20 Getting to Know Your H2

OWNER INFORMATION For prompt and efficient assistance when


calling, please provide the following infor-
Roadside Assistance mation to the advisor:
• Location of the vehicle
1-866-HUMMER6
(1-866-486-6376) • Telephone number and your location
or press the OnStar button • Vehicle model, year and color
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle mileage
As the proud owner of a new HUMMER • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in • Vehicle license plate number
the HUMMER Roadside Assistance pro-
gram. This value-added service is intended HUMMER reserves the right to limit servic-
to provide you with peace of mind as you es or reimbursement to an owner or driver
drive in the city or travel the open road. when, in HUMMER’s judgment, the claims
become excessive in frequency or type of
HUMMER’s Roadside Assistance toll-free occurrence.
number is staffed by a team of technically
trained advisors, who are available 24 Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
hours a day, 365 days a year. The advisors If you have a current OnStar subscription,
can provide minor repair information or press the OnStar button and the vehicle
make arrangements to tow your vehicle to will send your current GPS location to an
the nearest HUMMER dealer. OnStar Advisor who will speak to you,
HUMMER will provide the following assess your problem, contact Roadside
services for 5 years/100,000 miles at no Assistance and relay your exact location
expense to you: so you will get the help you need.
• Fuel delivery
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• Lockout service (identification required)
• Tow to nearest dealership for warranty The HUMMER Owner Center at My
service GMLink is a complimentary service for
• Flat tire assistance HUMMER owners, a one-stop resource to
• Jump starts enhance your HUMMER ownership expe-
rience. Exclusive member benefits include
In many instances, mechanical failures are online service reminders, vehicle mainte-
covered under HUMMER’s comprehensive nance tips, online owner manual, special
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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 the latest information available
at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright 2008 by GM Corp. All rights reserved.

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