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The safety and security of OnStar® is now yours.

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Welcome.

Congratulations on your purchase of an OnStar-equipped vehicle. Using several innovative technologies, OnStar can provide you with the latest information and assistance when you’re on the road. Now you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’re doing all you can to help keep you, your family, and your vehicle safe.

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the three OnStar buttons. They are usually located on the inside rearview mirror, in the overhead console, or near the radio display.

The white phone button is the Hands-Free Calling button, the blue button is the OnStar button, and the red button is the emergency button. The blue button can connect you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for assistance.

Push the blue button now and an Advisor can help orient you with your new system.

A note to owners of preowned vehicles: Press the blue button now and an Advisor will explain your subscription plan options.

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In the event of an emergency, push the red emergency button, your vehicle is designed to send your current location to an OnStar Advisor who can find out what assistance you need, and notify nearby emergency service providers*. The system can also automatically call OnStar if your air bags deploy. But OnStar isn’t just there for you in an emergency; it’s there for you every day for the little things, too. If you accidentally lock your keys inside your car, an OnStar Advisor can send a signal to unlock your door.* And if your car is stolen, OnStar can help the police locate it.*

One of the most popular features is OnStar Hands-Free Calling, that allows you to make and receive voice-activated phone calls. It’s a convenient, safer way to stay connected when you’re behind the wheel.

Read on and learn more about OnStar Hands-Free Calling - and start making calls today. Every new OnStar equipped-vehicle comes with 30 complimentary minutes good for 2 months - no strings attached. Be sure to use your minutes before the two month expiration.

Owner Guides are available in Spanish and French languages. Visit onstar.com. Your vehicle may be able to be programmed to respond in French or Spanish language, just press the OnStar button and ask an Advisor.

Please keep this guide in your vehicle for reference. You can also learn how OnStar works by listening to the enclosed audio CD. Thank you for choosing an OnStar-equipped vehicle.

*OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service, and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. See “Additional Information” section on pages 31-38 for system limitations and details.

Guide Owner’s OnStar

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It all begins with the blue button.

Blue Button

Press this button now and you’ll be connected to a specially trained

OnStar Advisor who can verify all of your account information and can answer any questions you may have*.

Most new OnStar-equipped vehicles come with a one-year subscription to the Safe & Sound Plan. There’s no cost to talk to a knowledgeable OnStar Advisor, it’s all a part of your OnStar service.

If your vehicle has the Directions & Connections Plan, or if you choose to upgrade your service plan, an Advisor can give you driving directions, find businesses or restaurants, assist in making reservations, and provide many other convenience services.

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Red Emergency Button

In an emergency, push this button to get specialized help from OnStar Emergency Advisors.

If you are having an emergency in your vehicle.

If you are in an accident where the airbags do not deploy.

To be a good Samaritan.

To respond to an AMBER Alert situation.

Phone Button

We’ve made staying in touch on the road safer with Hands-Free, voice-activated calling that’s built

right into your vehicle*.

Use this button to make an outgoing phone call.

To answer an incoming phone call.

To end a call.

To access Virtual Advisor for location based traffic, weather and stock reports.

*OnStar services require vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. See “Additional Information” section on pages 31–38 for system limitations and details.

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It all begins with the blue button.

System status

On the right side of the OnStar buttons is a System Status light. Your vehicle runs an OnStar systems check every time you start up. This light is designed to indicate to you that your OnStar system is active and ready to make calls. On vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the green light on the left side of the button indicates that the automatic dimming function is on.

Solid Green - indicates the OnStar system is fully functional and ready to make or receive calls.

Flashing Green - when you are in a phone call or when someone is calling you the green light will flash.

Red - indicates that your OnStar system has detected a problem within the system. Press your OnStar button and ask your OnStar Advisor to run a diagnostic check. If you cannot connect to OnStar please visit a dealer as

soon as possible for service.

 

No Light - this indicates that your OnStar subscription has

 

expired. All services have been deactivated and are not

 

functional. Press the blue OnStar button and wait until your

 

system connects to an Advisor who can renew your

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subscription. See page 31 for Subscription information.

 

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To find out what OnStar can do for you, just press the blue button.

To make it easier to choose the level of service you prefer, OnStar services are offered in two different subscription plans—the Safe & Sound Plan and the Directions & Connections Plan. Most new OnStar-equipped vehicles come with the Safe & Sound Plan, designed to help you feel safer and more secure with Advisors available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Check with your dealership or with an OnStar Advisor to determine which plan is included with your vehicle.

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The Blue Button

The Safe & Sound Plan

 

 

 

(Includes all the following services)

 

 

 

Roadside Assistance

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Remote Door Unlock

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Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance

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Remote Horn and Lights

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OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics

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GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics

 

TTY Users

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Advisor Playback

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Directions & Connections Plan

(Includes all Safe & Sound services plus the following services)

Driving Directions

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Information Services

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RideAssist

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The Safe & Sound Plan includes:

All Emergency Services Described in the

Emergency Section

Roadside Assistance

No one wants to get stuck on the road with vehicle trouble, but if you do, OnStar can help.

Flat tire?

Out of gas?

Need a tow?

Just press the blue button and an Advisor can contact the help you need and provide them with your vehicle location.

Remote Door Unlock

You locked your keys in the car. It happens to everybody at one time or another. OnStar can get you back into your vehicle quickly. If you’ve locked your keys in your vehicle, just call OnStar at 1.888.4.ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827) and an Advisor can send a signal to unlock your door.*

Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance

OnStar doesn’t just help protect you, it helps protect your vehicle too.

1.If your vehicle is stolen, call law enforcement immediately.

2.Call OnStar at 1.888.4.ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827).

Or call OnStar first and an Advisor can conference you in with law enforcement so that you may file a stolen vehicle report.

3.An Advisor will attempt to locate your vehicle and report its location to the police*.

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Having OnStar can even be a theft deterrent. You’ll find two small OnStar stickers in your OnStar Subscriber Information kit in your glove box.You should place it on the lower portion of your side windows to warn potential thieves. You should also talk to your insurance company; many offer discounts to owners of OnStar-equipped vehicles with active subscriptions.

1.888.4.ONSTAR

(1.888.466.7827)

Remote Horn and Lights

Have you ever forgotten where you parked? Is there someone suspicious hanging around your car?

Call OnStar, we can send a message to sound your vehicles' horn.

Need to be more discreet? Ok, OnStar can just flash your vehicles' lights.

Or, pull out all the stops and OnStar can sound the horn

and flash the lights.

24 hours a day you can call an OnStar Advisor at 1-888 4ONSTAR, (888) 466-7827 and ask for this service.

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The Safe & Sound Plan includes:

OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics

OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics** is an OnStar service that can automatically run a diagnostic check on certain key operating systems and then send you monthly reports by e-mail.

After you sign up, your vehicle can automatically transmit data to OnStar, about every 30 days . Then you get a simple e-mail report telling you the status of your engine, air bag system, antilock brake system, and your OnStar system, as well as your remaining oil life and current mileage. The report also includes scheduled maintenance alerts, the status of your OnStar subscription, plus the number and expiration date of your OnStar Hands-Free Calling minutes. Your monthly OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics e-mail gives you a convenient method to get important information about your car or truck to help you keep it ready for the road.

OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics is available on most new GM Vehicles and is included with your OnStar subscription at no extra charge. All you need to do is sign up online with your

e-mail address at onstar.com.

GM Goodwrench On-Demand Diagnostics1

While OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can check your vehicle automatically every month, you can also request a remote diagnostic checkup on-demand by pushing your OnStar button. If your “Check Engine” light comes on an OnStar Advisor can tell you whether or not the problem requires immediate attention. If it does, OnStar can help you find a dealership near your current location, give you directions to get there and can call the dealership to help get you back on the road. So wherever you drive, whenever you have a concern about your vehicle, you have the peace of mind of knowing an OnStar Advisor is ready to assist you.

*OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service, and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers (subscription service agreement required). Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles. Press the blue OnStar button for feature availability on your vehicle. OnStar’s ability to locate stolen vehicles and remote door unlock success vary with conditions. GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics not available on Cadillac SRX V8, Pontiac Vibe and Saturn Vue. Capabilities vary by model. See “Additional Information” section on pages 31–38 for system limitations and details. **OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 model year and new GM vehicles delivered after 4-21-04 and equipped with the GM Oil Life System. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Requires valid e-mail address.

1 GM Goodwrench Remote Diagnostics not available on Cadillac SRX V8, Pontiac Vibe and Saturn Vue. Capabilities vary by model. See “Additional Information” section on pages 31-38 for system limitations and details.

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TTY Users

OnStar offers subscribers who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired (and other TTY users) improved accessibility, including direct, real-time access to dedicated OnStar Advisors with TTY capability. You and your family members may now use the TTY connection to call us toll free at 1.877.248.2080 for assistance unlocking your vehicle’s doors, locating a stolen vehicle, remote horn and lights, vehicle enrollment, or subscription renewal, or with questions regarding your OnStar account. Visit onstar.com for more information on these services.

Advisor Playback

What was that again? Your OnStar system is equipped with an Advisor playback recorder to store information given to you during a call with an OnStar Advisor or OnStar Virtual Advisor, such as driving directions or Hands-Free Calling instructions. You can play back the stored audio information at a later time, when you are no longer connected to OnStar.

To record:

1.While you’re on the call, press the blue OnStar button. You will hear the system beep (starts recording).

2.To stop recording, press the blue OnStar button again. You will hear the system beep again (ends recording).

Note: Start of recording may be delayed up to five seconds to clear any previous recorded information. Recording starts immediately after the last beep.Your voice and the Advisor’s voice will be recorded.

To recall stored information:

1.Press the phone button. When OnStar responds with

“OnStar ready,” say “Advisor playback.”

2.Your recorded information plays back.

3.Press the phone button again to stop the playback (if you need to pause).

4.To continue your paused playback, press the phone button again and say “Advisor playback.” OnStar responds with

“Please say play, or resume.”

5.Say “Resume” to continue playback from where it was

previously stopped or “Play” to start at the beginning.

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The Directions & Connections Plan includes:

The Directions & Connections Plan gives you all the services included in the Safe & Sound Plan, plus driving directions and assistance in making hotel and restaurant reservations. If you have the Safe & Sound Plan, you can easily upgrade to Directions & Connections for an additional cost. Press the blue button at any time to speak with an OnStar Advisor who will be happy to assist you. Your OnStar Advisor has instant access to names, phone numbers, and addresses for millions of businesses, and will assist you with the following:

Driving Directions

With OnStar Driving Directions, an Advisor can help you

find your way, no matter how far off course you are. When you press the blue button, your vehicle is designed to send its location to an Advisor so he or she will know where you are. You can get directions to a specific address or to nearby gas stations, restaurants, hotels, or ATMs. And, using your OnStar button and the phone button you can record all the directions and play them back. Your OnStar Advisor can tell you how to do this.

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Information Service

You have the ready assistance of our Advisors, who can access more than 8 million service listings, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, dealerships, hospitals, ATMs, and airports—more than 250 service categories in all. Our Advisors can even assist you with reservations.

RideAssist

If you need a lift, any time of the day or night, just call OnStar. By pressing the Blue Button, or dial 1.888.4.ONSTAR (1.888.466.7827). We’ll contact a transportation provider and send them right to you.

Number Download

If you had an Advisor locate a business or other point of interest and you would like to call the business, just ask your Advisor to download the phone number into your system.

1.When you end your call with the Advisor press the phone button and after the “OnStar Ready” prompt say

“Number recall”.

2.The downloaded phone number will automatically dial for you.

3.You’ll be using minutes. See page 30 for information on purchasing Hands-Free Calling minutes.

Now you can conveniently call OnStar, have them find a business, download the number, then use the "Number Recall" command to call them. All by simply by pressing one button and using your voice. It's another way OnStar allows you to keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel.

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