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 lights function as a performance up-shift light.
The tracers flash to indicate when to shift to the next higher gear to avoid the engine speed limit.
See Automatic Transmission or Manual Transmission for more information.
See also:
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the vehicle is started this light flashes and a chime may come on to
remind the front passenger to fasten their safety belt. Then the light stays on
solid until the belt is buckled.
This ...
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and
the regular brake pedal must be applied.
A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ ...
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains
under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road
if it becomes separated from t ...