Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle electrical system, wireless service, and GPS satellite technologies to be available and operating for features to function properly. These systems may not operate if the battery is discharged or disconnected.
See also:
Leaving the Vehicle With
the Engine Running
(Automatic Transmission)
WARNING!
It can be dangerous to leave the
vehicle with the engine running.
The vehicle could move suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in
P (Park) with the parking brake
firmly set. And, ...
How the System Works
When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) the front and rear sensors are
automatically turned on.
After the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), the rear sensors are turned
off and the front ...
Verify Minutes and Expiration
Push and say “minutes” then
“verify” to check how many minutes
remain and their expiration date. ...






