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:
Driving on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating
less traction or grip.
Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting
in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads
can be treated with sa ...
Brake Pipe and Hose Inspection
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components
Caution.
Visually inspect all of the brake pipes for the following conditions:
Kinks, incorrect routing, missing or damaged retainers
Leaking fittin ...
Tread Wear Indicators Description
The original equipment tires have tread wear indicators that show when you should
replace the tires.
The location of these indicators are at 60 degree intervals around the outer
diameter of the tire. The indicators appear as a 6 mm (0.25 in) wide band when the
tire trea ...
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