You’ll need to purchase minutes to make calls. The OnStar system in your
vehicle automatically keeps track of your calling minutes. You can check
the calling minutes you have remaining by pushing the OnStar blue button
and asking an Advisor. The Advisors can provide you with the vehicle phone
number and can help you purchase minutes.
How to answer incoming phone calls:
Your vehicle has a phone number so others can call you when you are
stationary. This feature will not work when your vehicle is moving. You
can identify incoming calls by viewing the TTY screen for the “INCOMING
PERSONAL CALL” message, or you can look for the green status light to blink.
You can answer an incoming call by pressing the phone button on the Dial Pad.
Incoming calls may also occur while you are driving. Callers will receive
How to make phone calls :
1. Using the Dial Pad, dial the number you wish
to call. Then push the phone button on the
Dial Pad. Always use 1 and the area code.
2. Once your call is in progress the TTY screen
will display “CALL” and the green status
light on the OTIM will blink to indicate the call is in progress.
3. When the party you called answers, you can begin your conversation by
typing into the TTY device in the usual fashion.
4. To end your call, push the phone button on the Dial Pad.
Note:
While the TTY system is on, the phone button
next to the blue button is disabled. To place a call using
the voice mode, turn the TTY system off by pressing the “Mode”
button. Then press the phone button on the three-button keypad.
*OnStar Hands-Free Calling requires a Hands-Free Calling enabled vehicle, existing OnStar service
contract and prepaid calling minutes. Not available in certain markets. Calls may be made to the US
and Canada only.
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