OnStar Description and Operation: Notes

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Notes
  1. To Dial a Number refer to TO DIAL A NUMBER  under PLACING A CALL.
  2. To Dial a Number Using Digit Dial refer to TO DIAL A NUMBER USING DIGIT DIAL  under PLACING A CALL.
  3. To Place a Call Using a Stored Nametag refer to TO PLACE A CALL USING A STORED NAMETAG  under PLACING A CALL.
  4. To Place a Call Using the "Redial" Command refer to TO PLACE A CALL USING THE "REDIAL" COMMAND  under PLACING A CALL.
  5. For General Tips for Better Speech Recognition refer to GENERAL TIPS FOR BETTER SPEECH RECOGNITION  under OPERATION OF THE ONSTAR® SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEMS.
  6. For Personal Calling Commands refer to PERSONAL CALLING COMMANDS  under OPERATION OF THE ONSTAR® SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEMS.

This vehicle uses the Generation 6.1 version of the OnStar® system. This system consists of the following components:

  • Vehicle communication interface module (VCIM)
  • OnStar® button assembly
  • Microphone
  • Cellular antenna
  • Navigation antenna

This system also interfaces with the factory installed vehicle audio system.

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