Head out with confidence this winter with OnStar along for the ride.
Colder temperatures, icy roads, rain, snow, sleet — what’s not to love about winter? If you’re looking ahead with some apprehension, take a little solace knowing that OnStar
Here’s a quick look at just a few of the ways that OnStar can make your winter a little easier (and nicer):
- No one loves jumping into a cold vehicle to start the day — so don’t. With the vehicle mobile app,
* you can start your vehicle remotely so it’s nice and toasty when you get ready to roll. You can also have your smart speaker* do it for you by saying, “Alexa* , start my car.” - Need a detour? A hot beverage? A gas station? OnStar can help get you to … wherever, with a bunch of navigation options. Use Maps+
* and you’ll get real-time traffic updates and the latest road closures. No more sitting in backups due to icy roads. Or use Turn-by-Turn Navigation* to download voice-guided directions that take you through every step. Quick and easy! - There’s no good time to experience a vehicle issue, but winter weather can make a bad situation worse. Sign up for Vehicle Diagnostics
* and you’ll get a monthly check on your vehicle’s key systems and an email to let you know if there’s anything that needs attention. It’s a simple way to stay ahead of issues that could derail your winter travel. - If you do run out of gas, have a flat tire or slide off an icy road, Roadside Assistance
* is available 24/7. Just push your blue OnStar button – or the Roadside button on the Guardian app or vehicle mobile app – and ask the Advisor to send help. You don’t even have to know where you are — your Advisor can pinpoint your location and send help right to you.
- Headed out with the family for the holidays or a long trip? Keep your passengers entertained with HD streaming
* that lets them enjoy some of their online favorites along the way, including content from partners like YouTube* and Hulu* . You can also stream audio with In-Vehicle Apps* like Spotify.* So pull up your holiday playlist and hit the road.
Winter may or may not be your favorite time of the year, but there’s no reason to dread it — not when you have OnStar features and services to make surviving it even easier this year!