Downloadable Guides

Below are OnStar Owner's Guides and our Subscription Service Agreement that you may download, print, and store in your vehicle for easy access. Adobe Acrobat plug-in is required. Click here to get plug-in.

How-To Guides

OnStar Quick Reference Guide
To learn how to use the basic features of your OnStar system including wireless service, get into your vehicle and push the phone or white-dot button. When the system says "Ready," say "Dial."

If the system responds "Phone number to dial please," download your Quick Reference Card here.
If the system responds "Please say the entire phone number to dial," download your Quick Reference Card here.

Voice Recognition Tips
Download this one-page sheet to get tips on how to store phone numbers and use calling commands to make the most of hands-free, voice-activated calling.

Three-Button System
Download this one-page snapshot of the three-button system to learn the function of each button.

Handset System in Models 1996-1999
Download this one-page snapshot of the handset system to learn the function of each button.

Owner's Guides

Determine which Guide you need for your vehicle by following the steps below:

Get into your vehicle and push the white-dot or phone button.
When the system says "Ready," you say "Dial."
- If the system responds "Number please," download your manual here.
- If the system responds "Phone number to dial please," download your manual here.
- If the system responds "Please say the entire phone number to dial," download your manual here.

Note: If you hear no response, you may have an early vehicle model that is not enabled for OnStar Hands-free, Voice-Activated Calling.

Handset system
If your vehicle is equipped with an OnStar handset system, download your manual here.