Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: OnStar Overview
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 Q 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 Q 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 crisis assistance and evacuation routes.
OnStar Description and Operation
This OnStar® system consists of the following components:
Telematics communication interface control module
OnStar® three button assembly
Microphone
Cellular antenna
Navigation antenna
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Operation
Radio Controls without Touchscreen
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction
knobs, menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped ...
Other materials:
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove both wiper arm assemblies. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm
Replacement.
Remove both outer hood rear seals. Refer to Hood Rear Seal Repla ...
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement (LUV)
Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open the hood.
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
1
Oil Coo ...
Differential Carrier Removal (6T40/45/50)
Differential Carrier Removal
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Differential Carrier Bearing Assembly
2
Differential Carrier Assembly
3
Final Drive Sun Gear
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