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:
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement (Hatchback)
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Assembly
Procedure
Use the appropriate trim tool in order to release the lamp assembly
from the rear quarter ...
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Installation
Caution: Refer to Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Caution.
Clean sealing surface.
Install a NEW engine coolant thermostat housing seal.
Install the engine coolant thermostat housing (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Note: Screw in the 4 ...
Engine Mount Replacement
Engine Mount Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement.
Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture.
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