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OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If your airbags deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar® Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location. If you lock your keys in the car, call OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. if you need roadside assistance, press the OnStar® button and they will get you the help you need.

A complete OnStar® User's Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle's glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca.

OnStar® Services

For new vehicles equipped with OnStar®, the Safe and Sound plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. The OnStar® subscription can be extended beyond the first year, or upgraded to the Directions and Connections® Plan to meet your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak with an advisor.

Safe and Sound Plan

    • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment
    • Emergency Services
    • Roadside Assistance
    • Stolen Vehicle Tracking
    • AccidentAssist
    • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
    • Remote Diagnostics

Directions and Connections® Plan

    • All Safe and Sound Plan Services
    • Driving Directions
    • RideAssist
    • Information and Convenience Services

OnStar® Hands-Free Calling

OnStar® Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar® subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with Pre-Paid Packages or linked to a cell phone through OnStar® Shared Minutes Plan. To find out more, refer to the OnStar® User's Guide in the vehicle's glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).

OnStar® Virtual Advisor

Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature of OnStar® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the various topics. Customize your information profile at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® User's Guide for more information.

OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls


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Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar®. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls for more information.

When calling into voice mail systems or to dial directory numbers, press this button once, wait for the response, say the number(s) to be dialed, wait for the number(s) to be repeated and then say "dial."

See the OnStar® user's guide for more information.