OnStar

OnStar Services

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Emergency

With Automatic Crash Response, the built-in system can automatically connect to help in most crashes, even if help cannot be requested.

Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. GPS technology is used to identify the vehicle location and can provide critical 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 Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. them sent to the vehicle navigation screen, if equipped. 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 Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. 2. Request directions. to connect to a live Advisor.

Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route

Cancel Route

1. Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Do you want to cancel . System responds: “OnStar

Route Preview

1. Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. then a tone.. System responds: “OnStar ready,”

Repeat

1. Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. then a tone.. System responds: “OnStar ready,”

Get My Destination

1. Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. then a tone.. 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 Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. 2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Please say the name or number to call.”. System responds: “OnStar ready.”

Calling 911 Emergency

1. Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. Ready,” followed by a tone.. The system responds “OnStar

Retrieve My Number

1. Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. 2. Say “My number.” System responds: “Your OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is.”. System responds: “OnStar ready.”

End a Call

Press Chevrolet Equinox: OnStar Services. Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing. System responds: “Call ended.”

Test yourself

A quick Chevrolet Equinox quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.