OnStar is the worlds most advanced and comprehensive communication service. it provides safety, security and emergency services to vehicle drivers regardless of their location via wireless services and GPS tracking satellite signals.
Since its debut on the market in 1995, General Motors' OnStar system has become the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle communications services. Using wireless and Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite technology, it has become the leading provider of vehicle based communication, safety and security. Now available in more than fifty 2009 and newer GMC vehicles, it boasts 6 million subscribers in the United States and Canada.
OnStar is capable thanks to reliance on the CDMA voice and data communication, which is provided by Verizon Wireless in the United States and Bell Mobility in Canada. The system also utilizes location information using GPS tracking technology.
Utilizing these technologies, drivers are able to communicate directly with OnStar representatives and obtain information regarding emergency services, vehicle diagnostics and directions. In the event of a collision during which the airbags are deployed, drivers will be able to communicate immediately with a host of available representatives. This service is called Advanced Automatic Crash Response, or AACR, and is designed to provide an assist to emergency response efforts.
In addition to these features, OnStar is also capable of remotely slowing down a vehicle which has been reported as stolen, as well as remotely blocking the ignition. The ignition blocking feature will deactivate the ignition so that once it has been turned off, it can not be reactivated. Both of these features are thought to help reduce the chance of property damage, serious injury or even fatalities during high speed pursuits of stolen vehicles. All of these stolen vehicle assistance services are only enabled after representatives have confirmed with local police services that the vehicle has been reported stolen.
Here is a quick look at OnStar's complete suite of features:
Emergency Services - Pressing the emergency button establishes a connection to an OnStar associate who can assist with emergency help and send it to your GPS specified location.
Automatic Crash Response - OnStar is automatically alerted via built in sensors and emergency help is dispatched via gps locating.
Security Services - If your vehicle is reported stolen, OnStar will use GPS tracking to locate your vehicle and can block the ignition from being restarted as well as slow down the vehicle to an idle speed. Also available are Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance and Remote Horn and Lights.
Navigation - Just push the OnStar button and tell the adviser where you wish to go. Turn by turn directions are automatically downloaded to your vehicle. Simple and smart.
Hands Free Calling - This feature comes in handy when your cell phone is out of range or the batteries run low. Call out the number and OnStar does the rest.
Vehicle Diagnostics - Your vehicle can run many different checks on key components and send an easy to understand summary report to your email. If your vehicle has any issues current or pending, you'll know immediately.
Also of note is that OnStar subscribers may be eligible for a discount of up to 10% on their insurance premiums. This discount is offered on the belief that the service subscribers are decreasing their chances of theft or accident. Some companies will add an anti-theft discount of up to 25% off the comprehensive portion of a drivers insurance policy.
As you can see, OnStar is a great advantage for all drivers. And now, it may truly be available for all drivers, regardless of vehicle make - it was originally only offered in GMC vehicles but at the recent Consumer Electronics Exhibition it was announced that the technology will be available for all vehicles starting in 2011.
Since its debut on the market in 1995, General Motors' OnStar system has become the nation's leading provider of in-vehicle communications services. Using wireless and Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite technology, it has become the leading provider of vehicle based communication, safety and security. Now available in more than fifty 2009 and newer GMC vehicles, it boasts 6 million subscribers in the United States and Canada.
OnStar is capable thanks to reliance on the CDMA voice and data communication, which is provided by Verizon Wireless in the United States and Bell Mobility in Canada. The system also utilizes location information using GPS tracking technology.
Utilizing these technologies, drivers are able to communicate directly with OnStar representatives and obtain information regarding emergency services, vehicle diagnostics and directions. In the event of a collision during which the airbags are deployed, drivers will be able to communicate immediately with a host of available representatives. This service is called Advanced Automatic Crash Response, or AACR, and is designed to provide an assist to emergency response efforts.
In addition to these features, OnStar is also capable of remotely slowing down a vehicle which has been reported as stolen, as well as remotely blocking the ignition. The ignition blocking feature will deactivate the ignition so that once it has been turned off, it can not be reactivated. Both of these features are thought to help reduce the chance of property damage, serious injury or even fatalities during high speed pursuits of stolen vehicles. All of these stolen vehicle assistance services are only enabled after representatives have confirmed with local police services that the vehicle has been reported stolen.
Here is a quick look at OnStar's complete suite of features:
Emergency Services - Pressing the emergency button establishes a connection to an OnStar associate who can assist with emergency help and send it to your GPS specified location.
Automatic Crash Response - OnStar is automatically alerted via built in sensors and emergency help is dispatched via gps locating.
Security Services - If your vehicle is reported stolen, OnStar will use GPS tracking to locate your vehicle and can block the ignition from being restarted as well as slow down the vehicle to an idle speed. Also available are Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance and Remote Horn and Lights.
Navigation - Just push the OnStar button and tell the adviser where you wish to go. Turn by turn directions are automatically downloaded to your vehicle. Simple and smart.
Hands Free Calling - This feature comes in handy when your cell phone is out of range or the batteries run low. Call out the number and OnStar does the rest.
Vehicle Diagnostics - Your vehicle can run many different checks on key components and send an easy to understand summary report to your email. If your vehicle has any issues current or pending, you'll know immediately.
Also of note is that OnStar subscribers may be eligible for a discount of up to 10% on their insurance premiums. This discount is offered on the belief that the service subscribers are decreasing their chances of theft or accident. Some companies will add an anti-theft discount of up to 25% off the comprehensive portion of a drivers insurance policy.
As you can see, OnStar is a great advantage for all drivers. And now, it may truly be available for all drivers, regardless of vehicle make - it was originally only offered in GMC vehicles but at the recent Consumer Electronics Exhibition it was announced that the technology will be available for all vehicles starting in 2011.
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