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Navigation
OnStar navigation requires a
specific OnStar service plan.
Press
Qto receive Turn-by-Turn
directions or have them sent to the
vehicle’s navigation screen,
if equipped.
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. PressQto connect to an
Advisor.
2. Request directions to be downloaded to the vehicle.
3. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands
During a Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Cancel route.” System
responds: “Do you want to
cancel directions?” 3. Say
“Yes.”System responds:
“OK, request completed, thank
you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System
responds with the next three
maneuvers.
Repeat
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.” System
responds with the last direction
given, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
Get My Destination
1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.”
System responds with the
address and distance to the
destination, then responds with
“OnStar ready,” then a tone. Send Destination to Vehicle
Subscribers can have directions
sent to the vehicle’
s navigation
screen, if equipped.
Press
Q, then ask the Advisor to
download directions to the vehicle’s
navigation system, if equipped. After
the call ends, the navigation screen
will provide prompts to begin driving
directions. Routes that are sent to
the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation
system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
The following OnStar services help
with staying connected.
For coverage maps, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
. Change the default passwords
for the Wi-Fi hotspot and
RemoteLink mobile application.
Make these passwords different

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from each other and use a
combination of letters, numbers,
and symbols to increase the
security.
. Change the default name of the
SSID (Service Set Identifier).
This is your network’s name that
is visible to other wireless
devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or
vehicle descriptions.
OnStar Wi-Fi
®Hotspot
(If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in
Wi-Fi hotspot that provides access
to the Internet and web content at
4G LTE speed. Up to seven mobile
devices can be connected. A data
plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to
do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=, wait for
the prompt, then say “Wi-Fi
settings.” On some vehicles,
touch Wi-Fi Settings on the
screen. 2. The Wi-Fi settings will display
the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID),
password, and on some
vehicles, the connection type
(no Internet connection, 3G,
4G, 4G LTE), and signal quality
(poor, good, excellent).
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call
1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the
RemoteLink mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor.
OnStar RemoteLink
®Mobile App
(If Equipped)
Download the OnStar RemoteLink
mobile app to select Apple
®iOS,
Android™, BlackBerry®,
or Windows®mobile devices.
OnStar Subscribers can access the
following services from a mobile
device: .
Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps.
. Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send directions to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
For OnStar RemoteLink information
and compatibility, see
www.onstar.com (U.S.) or
www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.

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OnStar AtYourService
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
Make and receive calls with the
built-in wireless calling service,
which requires available minutes.
Make a Call1. Press
=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1”and the
area code. System responds:
“OK, calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.” 2. Say
“Call.”System responds:
“Call. Please say the name or
number to call.”
3. Say “911”without pausing.
System responds: “911.”
4. Say “Call.”System responds:
“OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press=. System responds:
“OnStar ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System
responds: “Your OnStar
Hands-Free Calling number is,”
then says the number.
End a Call
Press=. System responds: “Call
ended.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press=and say “Minutes” then
“Verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date.
Diagnostics
Advanced Diagnostics provides a
status of the vehicle’ s key systems
with a monthly e-mail, or by
pressing
Q. If equipped, Diagnostic
Alerts can be received in real-time
via e-mail or text. The Proactive
Alerts feature (if available) can help
predict and alert of potential
upcoming maintenance issues with
select components on the vehicle,
before they become a problem.
OnStar can also monitor and report
tire pressure, if the vehicle is
equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.

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OnStar Additional
Information
In-Vehicle Audio Messages
Audio messages may play important
information at the following times:
.Prior to vehicle purchase.
Press
Qto set up an account.
. With the OnStar Basic Plan,
every 60 days.
. After change in ownership and
at 90 days.
Transferring Service
PressQto request account transfer
eligibility information. The Advisor
can cancel or change account
information.
Selling/Transferring the
Vehicle
Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) immediately to
terminate your OnStar services if
the vehicle is disposed of, sold,
transferred, or if the lease ends.
Reactivation for Subsequent
Owners
PressQand follow the prompts to
speak to an Advisor as soon as
possible. The Advisor will update
vehicle records and explain OnStar
service options.
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response,
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist,
Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics,
Remote Services, Roadside
Assistance, Turn-by-Turn
Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling
are available on most vehicles. Not
all OnStar services are available
everywhere or on all vehicles. For
more information, a full description
of OnStar services, system
limitations, and OnStar User Terms,
Privacy Statement, and Software
Terms:
. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
. See www.onstar.com (U.S.).
. See www.onstar.ca (Canada). .
Call TTY 1-877-248-2080.
. Press
Qto speak with an
Advisor.
OnStar services cannot work unless
the vehicle is in a place where
OnStar has an agreement with a
wireless service provider for service
in that area. The wireless service
provider must also have coverage,
network capacity, reception, and
technology compatible with OnStar
services. Service involving location
information about the vehicle cannot
work unless GPS signals are
available, unobstructed, and
compatible with the OnStar
hardware. OnStar services may not
work if the OnStar equipment is not
properly installed or it has not been
properly maintained. If equipment or
software is added, connected,
or modified, OnStar services may
not work. Other problems beyond
the control of OnStar —such as
hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather,
electrical system design and
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to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless
phone network congestion or
jamming—may prevent service.
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0314.
Services for People with
Disabilities
Advisors provide services to help
Subscribers with physical disabilities
and medical conditions.
Press
Qto help:
. Locate a gas station with an
attendant to pump gas.
. Find a hotel, restaurant, etc.,
that meets accessibility needs.
. Provide directions to the closest
hospital or pharmacy in urgent
situations.
TTY Users
OnStar has the ability to
communicate to deaf,
hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired
customers while in the vehicle. The
available dealer-installed TTY
system can provide in-vehicle access to all OnStar services,
except Virtual Advisor and OnStar
Turn-by-Turn Navigation.
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need
to be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To
change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Qor
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the vehicle
warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has
been off continuously for 10 days
without an ignition cycle. If the
vehicle has not been started for
five days, OnStar can contact
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
. Obstruction of the GPS can
occur in a large city with tall
buildings; in parking garages;
around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals
are not available, the OnStar
system should still operate to
call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying
the exact location.
. In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
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A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to
the vehicle. Do not place items over
or near the antenna to prevent
blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage
or the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message
may come on. Press
Qto try the
call again or try again after driving a
few miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features to function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.
Add-on Electrical Equipment
The OnStar system is integrated
into the electrical architecture of the
vehicle. Do not add any electrical
equipment. See
Add-On Electrical
Equipment 0207. Added electrical
equipment may interfere with the
operation of the OnStar system and
cause it to not operate.
Vehicle Software Updates
OnStar or GM may remotely deliver
software updates or changes to the
vehicle without further notice or
consent. These updates or changes
may enhance or maintain safety,
security, or the operation of the
vehicle or the vehicle systems.
Software updates or changes may
affect or erase data or settings that
are stored in the vehicle, such as
OnStar Hands-Free Calling name
tags, saved navigation destinations,
or pre-set radio stations. Neither
OnStar nor GM is responsible for
any affected or erased data or settings. These updates or changes
may also collect personal
information. Such collection is
described in the OnStar privacy
statement or separately disclosed at
the time of installation. These
updates or changes may also cause
a system to automatically
communicate with GM servers to
collect information about vehicle
system status, identify whether
updates or changes are available,
or deliver updates or changes. An
active OnStar agreement constitutes
consent to these software updates
or changes and agreement that
either OnStar or GM may remotely
deliver them to the vehicle.
Privacy
The complete OnStar Privacy
Statement may be found at
www.onstar.com (U.S.),
or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We
recommend that you review it. If you
have any questions, call
1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
or press
Qto speak with an
Advisor. Users of wireless
communications are cautioned that

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ControlTraction and Electronic
Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Coolant Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Engine Temperature Gauge . . 106
Engine TemperatureWarning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Engine Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Cover Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Text Telephone (TTY)
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Customer Information
Service Publications
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . 313
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . 311
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . 2
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 317
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . 316
Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic Headlamp
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Delayed Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . 148
Delayed Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Delayed Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Diagnostics
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Door (cont'd)
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . 303
Drive Systems All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 182, 228
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Driving Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 22
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 165
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 167
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
E
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233

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Electrical System (cont'd)Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 233
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Emergency OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Check and Service Engine
Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 212
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Cooling System Messages . . . 125
Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Engine (cont'd)
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 178
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 316
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 143
F
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 144
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 216
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
Front Seats
Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Requirements, California . . . . . 197
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Fuses Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 233
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239