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.
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Fast Idle System
If the vehicle has this feature it is available only with cruise control.
The manual fast idle switch is operated using the cruise control buttons located on the left hand side of the steering wheel. ...
Auxiliary Battery
The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that may be added, such as a slide-in camper.
If the vehicle has this provision, this relay will be loca ...
How OnStar Service Works
Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance,
Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation,
and Hands-Free Callin ...