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OnStar(R) - System Availability for The Hearing Impaired
Bulletin No.: 06-08-46-005A
Date: January 09, 2008
INFORMATION
Subject:
Availability of OnStar(R) for Hearing Impaired
Models:
2007-2008 GM Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks (Including Saturn and Saab)
Except 2007 Cadillac CTS
Except 2007-2008 HUMMER H2, H2 SUT
Except 2007 Pontiac Montana SV6
Except 2007-2008 Pontiac Vibe
Except 2008 Pontiac G8
Except 2007 Saturn ION VUE
Except 2008 Saturn ASTRA
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to add models and model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 06-08-46-005 (Section 08 - Body and
Accessories).
This service bulletin is not applicable to GM of Canada dealers and retailers.
OnStar with Text Telephone Capability (TTY)
General Motors is pleased to announce that the safety and security of OnStar is now available to our deaf hard of hearing and speech impaired customers.
The current vehicles listed above as well as forthcoming vehicles equipped with OnStar hardware version 7.0 or higher have the ability to utilize texting
telephones. Vehicle specific TTY capability can be determined by utilizing the VIN lookup Tool. Additional information may be found by referring to
www.onstar.com/tty
TTY equipment allows people who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired in-vehicle access to 911 and basic OnStar(R) services by pressing the
OnStar(R) blue button or red emergency button. The keypad provides a means to communicate by allowing customers to type messages back and forth
with an OnStar(R) advisor or other party when using the OnStar(R) Hands-Free Calling feature. A TTY is required at both ends of the conversation in
order to communicate. OnStar(R) Turn by Turn Navigation and Virtual Advisor are not available with the addition of TTY.
The Reimbursement Program
This equipment will be made available to eligible customers through GM Mobility and OnStar(R). Under this program the customer must complete a
GM Mobility application form. To take advantage of the program vehicles must be adapted at the time of delivery for purchase / lease and a dealer claim
($1,000 Maximum per GM Mobility guidelines) with the application form submitted to GM Mobility. Saab dealers must fax documents. GM Dealers
will receive electronic reimbursement directly from GM Mobility. Saab dealers will receive a check directly from OnStar(R). Additional questions or
concerns should be directed to the OnStar Dealer Center at 1-(888) 667-8271 prompt # 2.
How to Order
To order the dealer installed kit contact Auto Craft Electronics at 1-(800) 336-3998 or via the web at www.autocraft.com. The kit consists of an OnStar
Interface Module a Dial Pad (for making calls) OTIM wiring harness the TTY device installation / Tech 2(R) programming instructions and owners
guide.
Warranty Information
The Ultra-Tec Compact C TTY device is manufactured by an independent manufacturer and is covered by the manufacturers warranty. It is not covered
under the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty. All other parts (OTIM dial pad and OTIM wiring harness) are covered by the standard GM new vehicle
parts and labor warranty. Replacement parts are available through AutoCraft Electronics. Contact AutoCraft Electronics at 1-800-336-3998 or via the
web at www.autocraft.com.
Warranty claims for the OTIM dial pad and OTIM wiring harness should be submitted through normal warranty procedures using a sublet
warranty claim with GM Labor Operation R5140.
