Buick Encore: OnStar / OnStar Overview

Voice Command Button
Blue OnStar Button
Red Emergency Button
This vehicle may be equipped with a
comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can
connect to an OnStar Advisor for Emergency,
Security, Navigation, Connections, and
Diagnostics Services. OnStar services may
require a paid service plan and data plan.
OnStar requires the vehicle battery and
electrical system, cellular service, and GPS
satellite signals to be available and
operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing
emergency service providers. OnStar may
collect information about you and your
vehicle, including location information. See
OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and
Software Terms for more details including
system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
The OnStar system status light is next to
the OnStar buttons. If the status light is:
- Solid Green: System is ready.
- Flashing Green: On a call.
- Red: Indicates a problem.
- Off: System is off. Press
twice to
speak with an OnStar Advisor.
Press
or call 1-888-4ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor.
Functionality of the Voice Command button
may vary by vehicle and region.
Press
to:
- Open the OnStar app on the infotainment
display. See OnStar System (8 Inch Screen) or
OnStar System (7 Inch Screen) for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
- Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice
commands.
- Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot
name or SSID and password, if equipped.
Press
to connect to an Advisor to:
- Verify account information or update
contact information.
- Get driving directions.
- Receive a Diagnostic check of the vehicle's
key operating systems.
- Receive Roadside Assistance.
- Manage Wi-Fi Settings, if equipped.
Press
to get a priority
connection to an
OnStar Advisor available 24/7 to:
- Get help for an emergency.
- Be a Good Samaritan or respond to an
AMBER Alert.
- Get assistance in severe weather or other
crisis situations and find evacuation
routes.
Emergency
Emergency Services require an active safety
and security plan. With Automatic Crash
Response, built-in sensors can automatically
alert a specially trained OnStar Advisor who
is immediately connected in to the vehicle
to help...
Other information:
Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature protects against
draining the vehicle's battery.
If some interior lamps or the manual
parking lamps or headlamps are left on and
the ignition is turned off, the battery
rundown protection system automatically
turns the lamp off after some time...
Calls can be made through the Bluetooth
system using personal cell phone contact
information for all cell phones that support
the Phone Book feature. Become familiar
with the cell phone settings and operation.
Verify the cell phone supports this feature...