When you push the red Emergency button, you’ll activate a priority connection to an OnStar Emergency Certified Advisor*41 who can offer verbal medical assistance . ... Whether providing turn-by-turn directions*16 or contacting the closest provider to get you Roadside Assistance, an OnStar Advisor is just a button-push away.
When you push the blue OnStar button, you’ll be connected to a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is available to help 24/7 . Whether providing Turn-by-Turn directions*20 or contacting the closest provider to get you Roadside Assistance, an OnStar Advisor is just a button-push away.
The blue button that sports the OnStar logo provides access to things like navigation and diagnostic checks , and the red button is used for emergency services. If you have prepaid minutes, you can also press the hands-free phone button to make phone calls, access weather reports, and receive other information.
Pushing the button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is certified to provide EMD assistance . They will also contact emergency service providers like dialing 911 would. These EMD-certified OnStar Emergency Advisors can pinpoint your location and offer critical assistance until help arrives.
What are OnStar features?
- Lock and unlock the car doors, start the engine, honk the horn, and turn on the lights remotely.
- Find a destination in the OnStar app and then send it to the vehicle’s navigation system.
- Check the fuel levels, battery charge, tire pressure, oil health, or mileage from the app.
Is OnStar ending in 2020?
According to GM Authority sources, General Motors plans to sunset the OnStar Hands-Free Calling service in 2022 . At that point, all vehicles on the road still equipped with the feature will no longer have the ability to make calls using the OnStar Hands-Free Calling system.
Does OnStar work if you don’t subscribe?
Once your subscription lapses, OnStar sends a signal to your OnStar device instructing it to disable itself. Your emergency button will not work (You will hear a recording notifying you of the inactive subscription) and all automatic functions (AACN, Airbag Deployment, etc.) will stop.
Does OnStar work if car is off?
An OnStar Advisor can use GPS technology to help law enforcement locate your vehicle. If your vehicle is stationary, OnStar can tell police where to find it and send a Remote Ignition Block signal to keep the engine from restarting.
What are the benefits of having OnStar?
- Live, Automatic Crash Assistance.
- Helps Recover Stolen Vehicles.
- Live Assistance During Natural Disasters.
- Live Navigation Assistance.
- Roadside Assistance.
- Live Assistance During Medical Emergencies.
- Remote Start and Remote Vehicle Location.
How can I get OnStar cheaper?
- Ask your car salesperson for an OnStar discount if you are purchasing a new vehicle that comes with OnStar. ...
- Call OnStar customer service at 888-466-7827, if you are current subscriber, and ask for a discount. ...
- Get a job with GM, if you are qualified for any open positions in your area.
In the event the button is accidentally pressed and the vehicle’s occupants are safe and able to respond , they can push the button again to cancel or have the operator end the call, and no emergency personnel will be dispatched.
Pushing the button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor who is certified to provide Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) assistance . They will also contact 911 emergency service providers. These Emergency-Certified Advisors can find your exact location and offer critical assistance until help arrives.
Is OnStar only for emergencies?
In an emergency, pushing the red Emergency button connects you to a specially trained OnStar Advisor who can notify first responders. ... Emergency services are only available to members with a paid plan .
Does OnStar listen to your conversations?
It’s illegal for people to intercept wireless telephone calls, but some people do it. Be cautious of what information you disclose on any wireless telephone call. Can OnStar hear what’s going on in my vehicle? Our advisors cannot listen to anything going on in your vehicle without you knowing it.
Is there an alternative to OnStar?
Splitsecnd , an all-car alternative to OnStar, launches its $199 plug-in crash detection device.
What does OnStar cost per month?
| Plan Basic Guidance | Price (per month) Free for 5 years 2 $34.99 | Price (per year) Free for 5 years 2 $349.90 | Remote door lock/unlock √ 1 √ | Remote horn & lights √ 1 √ |
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