OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide
range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. If the airbags deploy,
the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who
can request emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys are locked in
the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR to have a signal sent
to unlock the doors. OnStar Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for
60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation service, with
one trial route, is available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to have an
OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service.
OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms and Conditions included
in the OnStar Subscriber glove box literature.
Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
may not be available until the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the
first prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or annual subscription payment
plan. If a payment plan is not selected, the OnStar system and all services, including
airbag notification and emergency services, may be deactivated and no longer available.
For more information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), or press the OnStar
button to speak with an advisor.
Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. To check if this vehicle
is able to provide the services described below, or for a full description of OnStar
services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box or
visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
OnStar Services Available with the Safe & Sound Plan
• | Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment |
• | Link to Emergency Services |
• | Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance |
• | Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert |
• | OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email |
• | GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics (if equipped) |
• | OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes |
• | OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) |
OnStar Services Included with Directions & Connections Plan
• | All Safe and Sound Plan Services |
• | OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or Driving
Directions - Advisor delivered |
• | Information and Convenience Services |
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make
and receive calls using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated
into the vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute Packages. Most
vehicles include 30 trial minutes good for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can
also be linked to a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell Mobility service
plan in Canada, depending on eligibility. To find out more, refer to the OnStar Owner's
Guide in the vehicle's glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or speak with an
OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation system can provide voice-guided
driving directions. Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor locate a business
or address and download driving directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions
to the desired destination will play through the audio system speakers. See the OnStar
Owner's Guide for more information.
OnStar Virtual Advisor
OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar Hands-Free Calling that
uses minutes to access location-based weather, local traffic reports, and stock
quotes. Press the phone button and give a few simple voice commands to browse through
the various topics. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. This feature
is only available in the continental U.S.
How OnStar Service Works
The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information
is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center when the OnStar button is pressed,
the emergency button is pressed, or if the airbags deploy. This information usually
includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information
regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which
the vehicle was hit). When the Virtual Advisor feature of OnStar Hands-Free
Calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location
so they can provide services where it is located.
OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has
an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service
also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider
OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the
service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not
all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or
at all times.
Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite
signals are unobstructed and available.
The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery
power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot
control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time
or place. Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills,
tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.
Your Responsibility
Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. If the
light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly.
Press the OnStar button and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear
(no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have
been deactivated. Press the OnStar button to confirm that the OnStar equipment is
active.