OnStar
in-vehicle safety and security
system
OnStar is the in-vehicle safety and security system
created to help protect you and your family on the road. OnStar's
innovative three-button system
offers:
- 24-hour access to expertly trained,
caring Advisors
- A connection to emergency
assistance
- Access to OnStar Hands-Free
Calling
How Do I Get OnStar?Install
OnStar System OnStar is a factory-installed option and cannot be
installed by a dealer or retailer, so you must do one of the
following:
Purchase a vehicle with OnStarBecause
of GM's commitment to continuous safety - offering protection before,
during, and after collisions - OnStar became standard in the full range
of GM retail cars, trucks, and SUVs in the United States and Canada by
2007. An OnStar service subscription is included with your purchase of a
new GM OnStar-equipped vehicle.
Find a new
or pre-owned car, truck, or SUV available with OnStar offering the
safety, security, and convenience features that are right for
you.
Own a
vehicle with OnStar
For example, if you see these
the blue OnStar buttons in your vehicle:
Just push
the blue OnStar button.
- If a live OnStar
Advisor responds, ask the Advisor about the status of the OnStar
services in your vehicle.
- If you hear a recorded
message, push the blue button a second time to speak to a live Advisor
about activating your service.

OnStar MyLink Mobile
AppThe mobile app that connects owners
with their vehicles wherever it is, whenever they
want.
OnStar MyLink offers an amazing level of
control and connection to vehicles. After downloading and registering
the app, owners with an eligible vehicle can use their compatible smart
phone to access real-time data from their vehicle and perform specific
commands - like unlocking their doors
remotely.
Unparalleled control
to:- Lock/unlock doors from any
distance
- Start vehicles
remotely
- Activate Horn & Lights to help
locate vehicle
- Contact an OnStar Advisor, Roadside
Assistance or Preferred Dealer
Unprecedented connectivity
to:- View real-time fuel
information, including fuel range, gallons of gas remaining and lifetime
MPG
- Check remaining oil
life
- View current tire
pressure
- Readings &
recommendations
- Access account
information
OnStar MyLink ActivationAll
communication between the app and vehicles is powered by OnStar's
advanced connected technology. For that reason, owners must have an
active OnStar account as well as a valid OnStar website Username and
Password to use the app. Please note: If your customer already has an
OnStar Username and Password, they'll still need to visit their Account
Setting to activate the apps Remote Commands and to verify that their
correct email address is listed on their account
profile.
OnStar MyLink Compatible Devices and App
Download:- iPhone and iPod
Touch devices visit the AppStore and search for OnStar
MyLink
- Android mobile device with WVGA or HVGA
resolution running Android OS 2.1 or later visit the Android
Market using your mobile device and search for OnStar
MyLink
Eligible 2011MY VehiclesRequires OnStar
generation 9 hardware.
Additional InformationVisit the OnStar
MyLink web page with demonstration videos and more on onstar.com. To
navigate to the page, visit onstar.com and click on the OnStar MyLink
Mobile App tile near the bottom of the page. Make sure to visit the site
so that you'll be ready to tell your customers about this exciting new
feature!
OnStar MyLink brings unmatched vehicle
connectivity into the palm of vehicle owners hands and is another great
feature which demonstrates GM's commitment to lead in advanced
technology while creating the world's best vehicles!