OnStar Services
Emergency
With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect to help in most crashes, even if help cannot be requested.
Press
to connect to an Emergency Advisor.
Security
OnStar provides services like Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Block, and Roadside Assistance, if the vehicle is equipped with these services. OnStar can unlock the vehicle doors remotely, if it is equipped with automatic door locks, and can help police locate the vehicle if it is stolen.
Navigation
OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Press
to receive directions or have
Destinations can also be forwarded to the vehicle from MapQuest.com.
The OnStar mapping database is continuously updated. For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.) www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
1. Press
to connect to a live Advisor.
Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
Route Preview
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar ready,”
Repeat
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar ready,”
Get My Destination
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar ready,”
Other Navigation Services Available from OnStar
OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers to send destinations from MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn Navigation or screen-based navigation system. When ready, the directions will be downloaded to the vehicle.
Destination Download: Press Q, then request the Advisor to download directions to the navigation system in the vehicle.
After the call ends, press the “Go” button on the navigation screen to begin driving directions.
Destinations can also be downloaded on the go. For information about eNav, Destination Download, and coverage maps see www.onstar.com (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Connections
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows calls to be made and received from the vehicle. The vehicle can also be controlled from a cell phone through the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Hands-Free Calling
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar ready.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press
. The system responds “OnStar
Retrieve My Number
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar ready.”
End a Call
Press
. System responds: “Call ended.”
Test yourself
A quick Chevrolet Equinox quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.