2009 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 180

For the CTS-V, the tracer lights also flash when it is time to up-shift to avoid the engine speed limit. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-37 or Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-42 for more information. The safety belt light comes on and stays on for several seconds, then flashes for several more. Engine Speed Limiter This feature prevents the engine speed from reaching an unsafe level. If the level is too high, the throttle closes or limits the fuel supply until the engine speed returns to a safe level. Throttle operation and fuel supply returns to normal when engine speed is lowered. For the CTS-V, the tachometer tracer lights flashes prior to reaching engine speed limit. The tracer lights also flash on automatic transmission vehicles while in the DSC or Tap Shift modes. This chime and light are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-63 for more information. The passenger safety belt light, located on the instrument panel, comes on and stays on for several seconds and then flashes for several more. Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. 3-34