Certain vehicles equipped with OnStar® now have anadditional feature that allows for remote limiting of the vehicle'sspeed. This OnStar® feature is called Stolen VehicleSlow-Down and is now part of the OnStar® Stolen VehicleAssistance service. This feature, when used in conjunction withlocal law enforcement and strict guidelines at the OnStar®Call Center, will slow the vehicle by interacting with the enginecontrol system.
When the engine control system receives a valid request fromthe OnStar® telematics communications interface module, itwill enter into a reduced engine power/vehicle speed limiting mode,which will decelerate the vehicle. Once the request is active theengine control module begins reducing engine torque to matchrequested vehicle speed and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER indication isdisplayed. No DTCs will be set during this process.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
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