Symbols

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator.

you need to see your owner manual: This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information.

you need to see a service manual : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information.

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    Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
    If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NH ...

    Viscosity Grade
    SAE 5W–30 is the best viscosity grade for the vehicle. Do not use other viscosity grade oils such as SAE 10W–30, 10W–40, or 20W–50. If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls ...

    Up-Shift Light
    The vehicle may have an up-shift light. It indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. See Manual Transmission for more information. For the CTS-V, the tracer ligh ...