Global Positioning System (GPS)
○ Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall buildings; in parking
garages; around airports; in tunnels, underpasses, or parking garages; or in an
area with very dense trees. If GPS signals are not available, the OnStar system
should still operate to call OnStar. However, OnStar could have difficulty identifying
the exact location.
○ In emergency situations, OnStar can use the last stored GPS location to send to
emergency responders.
○ A temporary loss of GPS can cause loss of the ability to send a Turn-by-Turn Navigation
route. The Advisor may give a verbal route or may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
See also:
Traction Control Operation
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Cupholders
Vehicles with cupholders have them located on and behind the center console and in the rear seat armrest. Pull the loop down on the rear seat armrest to access the cupholders.
Pull downward on the co ...
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
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