2006 Hummer H3 Owner's Manual
Year:
2006
Make:
Hummer
Model:
H3
Rating:
Table of Contents
2006 HUMMER H3 Book TOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Six-Way Power Seats
9
Power Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Rear Seats
13
60/40 Split Bench Seat
13
Safety Belts
15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
27
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
28
Right Front Passenger Position
28
Rear Seat Passengers
28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
31
Safety Belt Pretensioners
33
Safety Belt Extender
33
Child Restraints
34
Older Children
34
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
40
Where to Put the Restraint
43
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
51
Airbag System
55
Where Are the Airbags?
58
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
61
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
63
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?
64
Passenger Sensing System
65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
70
Restraint System Check
71
Checking the Restraint Systems
71
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
72
Features and Controls
73
Keys
74
Remote Keyless Entry System
76
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
77
Doors and Locks
79
Door Locks
79
Power Door Locks
80
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
80
Lockout Protection
80
Swing-gate
81
Windows
82
Power Windows
83
Sun Visors
83
Theft-Deterrent Systems
84
Content Theft-Deterrent
84
Passlock®
86
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
86
New Vehicle Break-In
86
Ignition Positions
87
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
88
Starting the Engine
88
Engine Coolant Heater
89
Automatic Transmission Operation
90
Manual Transmission Operation
93
All-Wheel Drive
94
Parking Brake
99
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
100
Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
102
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
102
Parking Over Things That Burn
103
Engine Exhaust
103
Running the Engine While Parked
104
Mirrors
105
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
105
Outside Power Mirrors
107
Outside Convex Mirror
108
OnStar® System
108
Universal Home Remote System
110
Universal Home Remote System Operation
111
Storage Areas
114
Glove Box
114
Cupholder(s)
114
Front Seat Storage Net
114
Front Armrest Storage Area
115
Luggage Carrier
115
Rear Storage Area
117
Convenience Net
117
Cargo Cover
117
Cargo Tie Downs
117
Sunroof
118
Instrument Panel
119
Instrument Panel Overview
122
Hazard Warning Flashers
124
Other Warning Devices
124
Horn
124
Tilt Wheel
124
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
125
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
126
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
126
Flash-to-Pass
127
Windshield Wipers
127
Windshield Washer
128
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
128
Cruise Control
129
Exterior Lamps
132
Headlamps on Reminder
133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
134
Automatic Headlamp System
134
Off-Road Lamps
135
Fog Lamps
136
Instrument Panel Brightness
136
Dome Lamp
136
Dome Lamp Override
137
Exit Lighting
137
Reading Lamps
137
Battery Run-Down Protection
137
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
137
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
138
Climate Controls
139
Climate Control System
139
Outlet Adjustment
141
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
142
Instrument Panel Cluster
143
Speedometer and Odometer
144
Trip Odometer
144
Tachometer
144
Safety Belt Reminder Light
145
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
145
Airbag Readiness Light
146
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
147
Battery Warning Light
149
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
149
Brake System Warning Light
150
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
151
Traction Off Light
151
StabiliTrak® Not Ready Light
151
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
152
Tire Pressure Light
152
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
153
Oil Pressure Light
156
Security Light
157
Cruise Control Light
157
Highbeam On Light
157
Fuel Gage
158
Driver Information Center (DIC)
159
DIC Controls and Displays
159
DIC Warnings and Messages
162
Audio System(s)
166
Setting the Time
167
Radio with CD
167
Radio with Six-Disc CD
181
Navigation/Radio System
194
Theft-Deterrent Feature
194
Radio Reception
194
Care of Your CDs
195
Care of the CD Player
195
Fixed Mast Antenna
195
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
195
Driving Your Vehicle
197
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
198
Defensive Driving
198
Drunken Driving
199
Control of a Vehicle
201
Braking
202
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
203
Braking in Emergencies
204
Traction Control System (TCS)
205
Locking Rear Axle
206
StabiliTrak® System (Automatic Transmission)
207
Steering
208
Off-Road Recovery
210
Passing
210
Loss of Control
212
Off-Road Driving
213
Driving at Night
232
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
233
City Driving
236
Freeway Driving
237
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
238
Highway Hypnosis
239
Hill and Mountain Roads
239
Winter Driving
241
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
246
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out
246
Recovery Loops
247
Loading Your Vehicle
248
Towing
253
Towing Your Vehicle
253
Recreational Vehicle Towing
253
Towing a Trailer
255
Trailer Recommendations
266
Service and Appearance Care
267
Service
269
Accessories and Modifications
269
California Proposition 65 Warning
270
Doing Your Own Service Work
270
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
271
Fuel
271
Gasoline Octane
271
Gasoline Specifications
271
California Fuel
272
Additives
272
Fuels in Foreign Countries
273
Filling the Tank
274
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
276
Checking Things Under the Hood
276
Hood Release
277
Engine Compartment Overview
278
Engine Oil
279
Engine Oil Life System
282
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
284
Automatic Transmission Fluid
285
Manual Transmission Fluid
288
Hydraulic Clutch
289
Engine Coolant
290
Radiator Pressure Cap
293
Engine Overheating
293
Cooling System
295
Engine Fan Noise
299
Power Steering Fluid
300
Windshield Washer Fluid
301
Brakes
302
Battery
305
Jump Starting
306
All-Wheel Drive
310
Rear Axle
311
Front Axle
311
Headlamp Aiming
312
Bulb Replacement
315
Halogen Bulbs
315
Headlamps
315
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
316
Replacement Bulbs
317
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
318
Tires
319
Tire Sidewall Labelling
320
Tire Terminology and Definitions
323
Inflation - Tire Pressure
326
Tire Pressure Monitor System
327
Tire Inspection and Rotation
330
When It Is Time for New Tires
331
Buying New Tires
332
Different Size Tires and Wheels
333
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
334
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
335
Wheel Replacement
335
Tire Chains
337
If a Tire Goes Flat
338
Changing a Flat Tire
339
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
341
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
343
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
348
Spare Tire
350
Appearance Care
351
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
351
Fabric/Carpet
353
Leather
353
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
354
Care of Safety Belts
354
Weatherstrips
354
Washing Your Vehicle
355
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
355
Finish Care
355
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
356
Aluminum Wheels
357
Tires
357
Sheet Metal Damage
358
Finish Damage
358
Underbody Maintenance
358
Chemical Paint Spotting
359
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
359
Vehicle Identification
360
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
360
Service Parts Identification Label
361
Electrical System
361
Add-On Electrical Equipment
361
Windshield Wiper Fuses
361
Power Windows and Other Power Options
362
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
362
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
363
Capacities and Specifications
368
Maintenance Schedule
369
Maintenance Schedule
370
Introduction
370
Maintenance Requirements
370
Your Vehicle and the Environment
370
Using the Maintenance Schedule
370
Scheduled Maintenance
372
Additional Required Services
374
Maintenance Footnotes
375
Owner Checks and Services
376
At Each Fuel Fill
376
At Least Once a Month
377
At Least Once a Year
377
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
380
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
381
Maintenance Record
382
Customer Assistance and Information
385
Customer Assistance and Information
386
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
386
Online Owner Center
387
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
388
Customer Assistance Offices
388
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
389
Roadside Assistance Program
390
Courtesy Transportation
391
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
393
Reporting Safety Defects
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
395
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
395
Service Publications Ordering Information
395
Index
397
FAQ about the 2006 Hummer H3 Manual
What contains the 2006 H3 manual?
The Hummer H3 owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Hummer to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Hummer H3. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Hummer H3 2006 owner's manual:
- Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
- Maintenance for your Hummer H3, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
Where to download the 2006 Hummer H3 Owners Manual?
The Hummer H3 owner manual for the 2006 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Hummer H3 year 2006 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2006 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Hummer H3 (2006) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2006 is available in English.
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