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ONSTAR 395
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 10 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
responders. 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 0275. 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.
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CONNECTED SERVICES 399
Connected Services
Connected Services
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Connected Services
Navigation
Navigation requires a specific OnStar
or connected 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
Functionality of the Voice Command
button, if equipped, may vary by
vehicle and region. For some vehicles,
press
=to open the OnStar app on
the infotainment display. For other
vehicles press
=as follows. 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.
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Get My Destination1. 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
Directions can be 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 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 myCadillac
mobile app. Make these passwords
different 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.
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
=to open
the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select
Wi-Fi Hotspot. On some vehicles,
touch Wi-Fi or 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. On
some vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in the
Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
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, by
using the myCadillac mobile app,
or by contacting an OnStar Advisor.
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INDEX 405
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . 384
CompartmentsStorage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Control Traction and ElectronicStability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . 137
Engine Temperature WarningLight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176, 181
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Cornering Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 Cruise Control, Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 379
Customer Information Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . 384
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . 3
Data CollectionInfotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . 169
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Door (cont'd)
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . 376
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . 236
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Driver Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Characteristics andTowing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 194
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Winter Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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INDEX 409
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . . . . . 106
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
M
Magnetic Ride Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
MaintenanceRecords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
Maintenance and Care Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Recommended Fluids andLubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . 140
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Messages Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Mirror Child-View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Rear Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . 53
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223 Driver Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . 319
N
Navigation
Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
Oil Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
OnStar Additional Information . . . . 393
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
Outlets
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
P
Park Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . 93