4-50The OnStar system can record andtransmit vehicle information. Thisinformation is automatically sent toan OnStar call center when Q ispressed, ] is pressed, or if theairbags or ACR system deploy. Thisinformation usually includes thevehicle's GPS location and, in theevent of a crash, additionalinformation regarding the crash thatthe vehicle was involved in (e.g. thedirection from which the vehicle washit). When the virtual advisor featureof OnStar hands-free calling is used,the vehicle also sends OnStar thevehicle's GPS location so they canprovide services where it is located.Location information about thevehicle is only available if the GPSsatellite signals are unobstructed andavailable.The vehicle must have a workingelectrical system, including adequatebattery power, for the OnStarequipment to operate. There areother problems OnStar cannotcontrol that may prevent OnStar fromproviding OnStar service at anyparticular time or place. Someexamples are damage to importantparts of the vehicle in a crash, hills,tall buildings, tunnels, weather orwireless phone network congestion.OnStar Steering WheelControlsThis vehicle may have a Talk/Mutebutton that can be used to interactwith OnStar hands-free calling. SeeSteering Wheel Controls on page 4-6for more information.On some vehicles, the mute buttoncan be used to dial numbers intovoice mail systems, or to dial phoneextensions. See the OnStar Owner'sGuide for more information.Your ResponsibilityIncrease the volume of the radio ifthe OnStar advisor cannot be heard.If the light next to the OnStar buttonsis red, the system may not befunctioning properly. Press Q andrequest a vehicle diagnostic. If thelight appears clear (no light isappearing), your OnStar subscriptionhas expired and all services havebeen deactivated. Press Q toconfirm that the OnStar equipment isactive.srx.book Page 50 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
