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:
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature, which may be useful when the vehicle is stopped on a grade.
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FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the radio has
a built-in electronic circuit that automatically works to reduce interference, some
static can occur, especially aroun ...
Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system mi ...