Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual: OnStar Overview

Chevrolet Sonic Owner's Manual / OnStar / OnStar Overview

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect

If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services.

The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:

Solid Green: System is ready.
Flashing Green: On a call.
Red: Indicates a problem.

Press or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)
to speak to an Advisor.

Press to:

Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call.
Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands.
Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice commands. Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan.

Press to: to connect to a live Advisor
to:

Verify account information or update contact information.
Get driving directions. Requires the available Directions and Connections service plan.
Receive On-Demand Diagnostics for a check of the vehicle’s key operating systems.
Receive Roadside Assistance.

Press the OnStar Emergency button
to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available 24/7 to:

Get help for an emergency.
Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an AMBER Alert.
Get assistance in severe weather or other crisis and evacuation routes.

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. GPS t ...

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Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
This light comes on briefly when the engine is started. If the light stays on, turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF or if the light comes on, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again while driv ...

Parking Brake Adjustment (Drum Brake)
Note: The park brake cable adjusting nut is a nylon lock type. Use ONLY HAND TOOLS whenever tightening or loosening the adjusting nut. Apply and fully release the park brake several times. Verify that the park brake lever releases completely. Turn ON the ignition. Verify the red B ...

Drive Range, First Gear Engine Braking (Gen 2)
Note: Some models of the 6T30/40/45/50 automatic transmission are equipped with an electric auxiliary fluid pump for use in hybrid vehicles (BAS+). Hybrid vehicles do not require internal combustion engine (ICE) operation at all times. After a successful engine start, the hybrid powertrain con ...

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