OnStar navigation requires the Directions and Connections service plan.
Press
to receive directions or have
them sent to the vehicle navigation screen, if equipped.
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.
2. Request directions.
3. Directions are downloaded to the vehicle.
4. Follow the voice-guided commands.
Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
Cancel Route
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready,” then a tone. Say “Cancel route.” System responds: “Do you want to cancel
directions?”
2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OK, request completed, thank you, goodbye.”
Route Preview
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Route preview.” System responds with the next three maneuvers.
3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands.
Repeat
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Repeat.” System responds with the last direction given, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands.
Get My Destination
1. Press
. System responds: “OnStar
ready,” then a tone.
2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with address and the distance to the destination, then responds with “OnStar ready,” then a tone.
3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice commands.
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
, 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).
Security
ConnectionsOff-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder
while driving. Follow these tips:
1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of the pavement.
2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eight ...
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when the vehicle
is started.
• To turn off traction control, press and release
on the center console.
illuminates in the instrument cluster.
• Press and release again to turn traction
control back on. ...
Air/Wind Noise
Special Tools
CH-39570 Chassis Ear
GE-41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
To analyze a reported windnoise condition, test drive the vehicle to
determine the origin of the noise.
Choose a regular route with smooth and strai ...