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.”
2. Say “Call.” System responds: “Please say the name or number to call.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing, including a “1” and the area code. System
responds: “OK calling.”
Calling 911 Emergency
1. Press
. The system responds “OnStar
Rea
dy,” followed by a tone.
2. Say “Call.” The system responds “Please say the name or number to call.” 3. Say “911” without pausing. The system responds “911.” 4. Say “Call.” The system responds “OK, dialing 911.”
Retrieve My Number
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready.”
2. Say “My number.” System responds: “Your OnStar Hands-Free Calling number is.”
End a Call
Press
. System responds: “Call ended.”
Store a Name Tag for Speed Dialing
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready.”
2. Say “Store.” System responds: “Please say the number you would like to store.”
3. Say the entire number without pausing. System responds: “Please say the name
tag.”
4. Pick a name tag. System responds: “About to store <name tag>. Does that sound
OK?”
5. Say “Yes” or say “No” to try again. System responds: “OK, storing <name tag>.”
Place a Call Using a Stored Number
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready.”
2. Say “Call <name tag>.” System responds: “OK, calling <name tag>.”
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Press
and say “Minutes” then “Verify”
to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date.
OnStar Mobile App
Download the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app to select Apple, Android and BlackBerry devices to check vehicle fuel level, oil life, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle (if equipped) or unlock it; or to connect to an OnStar Advisor. For OnStar RemoteLink information and compatibility, see www.onstar.com (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada).
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