Underbody Maintenance

Use plain water to flush dirt and debris from the vehicle's underbody.

Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this. If not removed, rust and corrosion can develop.

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    Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
    Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Keep the wheels clean using ...

    Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy
    The Average Fuel Economy display shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is calculated based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorde ...

    Manual Transmission
    Skip Shift (CTS–V) Under light acceleration, the transmission will only allow shifting from 1 (First) to 4 (Fourth). This helps improve fuel mileage. Under harder acceleration, Skip Shift is ...