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ONSTAR [2 records]

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Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Combining cutting-edge technology with attentive personal service, OnStar provides an unsurpassed level of safety, security and information services. At the touch of a button, an OnStar Advisor is available 24 hours a day to contact emergency service providers or roadside assistance.

CONT

OnStar comes standard on select models and is currently available as an extra cost feature on a wide variety of vehicles.

OBS

A trademark of General Motors.

Key term(s)
  • On Star
  • OnStar

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Alliant une technologie de pointe et un service personnel attentif, OnStar offre un niveau inégalé de sécurité, de protection et de services d'information. Il suffit d'appuyer sur un bouton pour joindre un conseiller OnStar 24 heures sur 24 afin d'obtenir des services d'urgence ou une assistance routière.

CONT

Le système OnStar est installé de série dans certains modèles et est présentement livrable moyennant des frais supplémentaires dans une vaste gamme de véhicules.

OBS

Marque de commerce de General Motors.

Key term(s)
  • OnStar

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Engines (Motor Vehicles)
CONT

Remote Diagnostics-If a warning light illuminates on the vehicle's instrument panel, the driver can contact the OnStar Centre for diagnosis. The advisor sends a signal to the vehicle and retrieves a status from the engine computer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
CONT

Télédiagnostics - Si un témoin s'allume sur le tableau de bord, le conducteur peut communiquer avec le Centre OnStar pour le diagnostic. Le conseiller envoie un signal au véhicule afin de prendre connaissance de l'état de ce dernier à partir de l'ordinateur du moteur.

Spanish

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