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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1001 (CELLULAR SYSTEM, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONONSTAR DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONPLACING A CALL
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6
Placing a Call
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Placing a Call
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 GMC Sierra and 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
To Dial a Number
| What You Do | What You Hear |
|---|---|
| Press the white dot button | "OnStar Ready" |
| Say "Dial" | "Phone number to dial, please" |
| Say the entire phone number you wish to dial with no pauses | OnStar will repeat the number, then ask "Yes or No" |
| Say "Yes" if the phone number was correct, or "No" to try again | "Dialing," and your call will be connected |
After 3 unsuccessful tries, or if you simply like it better, you can use the "Digit Dial" command to input digits one at a time. Digit Dial is set up to dial phone numbers like previous OnStar Personal Calling Systems.
To Dial a Number Using Digit Dial
| What You Do | What You Hear |
|---|---|
| Press the white dot button | "OnStar Ready" |
| Say "Digit Dial" | "First digit to dial, please" |
| Say the number to be dialed, one digit at a time | OnStar will confirm each digit by repeating it back to you |
| When finished, say "Dial" again | "Dialing," and your call will be connected |
To Place a Call Using a Stored Nametag
| What You Do | What You Hear |
|---|---|
| Press the white dot button | "OnStar Ready" |
| Say "Call" | "Nametag, please" |
| Say (stored name) | "Calling" |
To Place a Call Using the "Redial" Command
| What You Do | What You Hear |
|---|---|
| Press the white dot button | "OnStar Ready" |
| Say "Redial" | "Redialing" |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.