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nickruta · 10-19-2009, 11:05 PM

So I picked up my car for the first time since I orderred it in early august. As Im pulling out of the dealer my salesman tells me to go through the first OnStar call, then I find out I have to buy minutes to use the car phone feature? Nearly 50 cents per minute is expensive on top of my phone bill. I currently have an Iphone 3gs. So is there any way to bypass the system and not have to use the OnStar Minutes.. HELP!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 10-19-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nickruta

So I picked up my car for the first time since I orderred it in early august. As Im pulling out of the dealer my salesman tells me to go through the first OnStar call, then I find out I have to buy minutes to use the car phone feature? Nearly 50 cents per minute is expensive on top of my phone bill. I currently have an Iphone 3gs. So is there any way to bypass the system and not have to use the OnStar Minutes.. HELP!

What model car do you have? If it's equipped with bluetooth connectivity, you don't need to use the OnStar phone. Just talk through the Iphone.

nickruta · 10-20-2009, 12:47 AM

how? can i make it so when i hit the button on wheel the iphone starts to call?

i have 2lt rs

CamaroDreams07 · 10-20-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nickruta

how? can i make it so when i hit the button on wheel the iphone starts to call?

i have 2lt rs

.....look in the manual under bluetooth. You sync up your phone and then you use your phone's plan to call...it's just like making a call with your phone except it plays through the speakers and the microphone picks up your voice.... your salesman did a pretty terrible job of informing you of what you were buying but again..check the manual it's very clear.

djsnoflake · 10-20-2009, 01:06 AM

When in doubt, RTFM

JDBeck23 · 10-20-2009, 03:43 AM

That's only if you want to use the ONSTAR phone. Your phone via bluetooth is no extra charge. Through ONSTAR you can have a new phone number and make calls via the onstar buttons. But as you stated above... the minutes are very expensive.

Xmicro_SS · 10-20-2009, 05:09 AM

BLUETOOTH BABY..........my favorite interior feature!

Jim Thompson · 10-20-2009, 07:39 AM

bluetooth is prolly one of the lil things that NEEDS being shown during delivery. not a good one for the salesman to skip over

Sir Nuke · 10-20-2009, 07:40 AM

Nick, IF you WANT to use the OnStar phone in your, you hit the the little PHONE button on the rearview mirror, adn yes, there is a charge that is like .50/min. After you pair up YOUR cell phone using bluetooth, and you want to make a call, hit the phone button on your steering wheel and off you go, you are using YOUR sell phone. NO ADDITIONAL charges.

shad2009 · 10-20-2009, 08:58 AM

i would drive bak to the salesman and smack him with the manual...but yea, just sync up your phone and use your AT&T minutes(free after 9 and on weekends lol)

Skyblu · 10-20-2009, 09:13 AM

I got 30 free minutes from on star with mine are you sure you don't have any?

Susantroy1 · 10-20-2009, 09:15 AM

Always read the manual on anything you are not familiar with. Always read the instructions on anything new. It will give you added feature availabilities and an in depth knowledge of the systems that your Dealer/Teachers/Mom/Dad/Gradma/Grandpa/Friends/Brothers/Sisters/ect,...

can ever give you + you won't have to ask to be led

Sir Nuke · 10-20-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyblu

I got 30 free minutes from on star with mine are you sure you don't have any?

EVERYONE should have gotten 30 minutes, as Skyblu stated. And if I'm not mistaken, the very first time you push the phone button on the mirror you should get an operator and they will give your phone nember adn teh phone is set up.

I like to have a few minutes there just in case of some energency and either my cell is gone dead, or I don't have it for some reason.

TwoEcho · 10-20-2009, 12:19 PM

I believe that OnStar has a way to use your cell minutes, but you have to be a Verizon customer. I just paired my Bluetooth Cell to the car and use that. As others have said, check the manual. It is actually very easy...

10-19-2009, 11:05 PM	#1
nickruta Drives: 2010 black camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nj Posts: 290	You have to PAY TO USE PHONE IN CAR?! So I picked up my car for the first time since I orderred it in early august. As Im pulling out of the dealer my salesman tells me to go through the first OnStar call, then I find out I have to buy minutes to use the car phone feature? Nearly 50 cents per minute is expensive on top of my phone bill. I currently have an Iphone 3gs. So is there any way to bypass the system and not have to use the OnStar Minutes.. HELP!

10-20-2009, 03:43 AM	#6
JDBeck23 Drives: 2010 Camaro, 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: King George, Va Posts: 881	That's only if you want to use the ONSTAR phone. Your phone via bluetooth is no extra charge. Through ONSTAR you can have a new phone number and make calls via the onstar buttons. But as you stated above... the minutes are very expensive. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS CGM American Racing Headers, Magnaflow axle back, Roto-Fab CAI, Audio Integrations Sub box, Alpine Type R 10, Alpine MRP-500 amp, Pro Clips iPhone Mount

10-20-2009, 05:09 AM	#7
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	BLUETOOTH BABY..........my favorite interior feature! __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

10-20-2009, 07:40 AM	#9
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,331 View My Garage	Nick, IF you WANT to use the OnStar phone in your, you hit the the little PHONE button on the rearview mirror, adn yes, there is a charge that is like .50/min. After you pair up YOUR cell phone using bluetooth, and you want to make a call, hit the phone button on your steering wheel and off you go, you are using YOUR sell phone. NO ADDITIONAL charges. __________________

10-20-2009, 08:58 AM	#10
shad2009 "Cassie" Drives: 2007 Tungsten Grey Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,153	i would drive bak to the salesman and smack him with the manual...but yea, just sync up your phone and use your AT&T minutes(free after 9 and on weekends lol) __________________ Currently driving - 2007 Mustang GT Future Wheels - 2014 Ford Mustang GT & 2014 Chevy Camaro

10-20-2009, 12:47 AM	#3
nickruta Drives: 2010 black camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nj Posts: 290	how? can i make it so when i hit the button on wheel the iphone starts to call? i have 2lt rs

10-20-2009, 07:39 AM	#8
Jim Thompson Thornton Chevrolet Drives: Golf Cart Join Date: May 2009 Location: 10 mins west of Atlanta, GA Posts: 339	bluetooth is prolly one of the lil things that NEEDS being shown during delivery. not a good one for the salesman to skip over

10-20-2009, 09:13 AM	#11
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	I got 30 free minutes from on star with mine are you sure you don't have any?

10-20-2009, 09:15 AM	#12
Susantroy1 To All Veterans Drives: 2010 2LT RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Port Richey Posts: 471	Always read the manual on anything you are not familiar with. Always read the instructions on anything new. It will give you added feature availabilities and an in depth knowledge of the systems that your Dealer/Teachers/Mom/Dad/Gradma/Grandpa/Friends/Brothers/Sisters/ect,... can ever give you + you won't have to ask to be led

10-20-2009, 12:19 PM	#14
TwoEcho Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-Imperial Blue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charleston AFB, SC Posts: 227	I believe that OnStar has a way to use your cell minutes, but you have to be a Verizon customer. I just paired my Bluetooth Cell to the car and use that. As others have said, check the manual. It is actually very easy... __________________ "Some people are like slinkies. Not really good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs"

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