OnStar has you covered from 22,300 miles away

Most people I run into have heard of GM's OnStar service and know a little bit about what it can do. Some features many are familiar with include:

• Ability to remotely unlock your car doors if you lock your keys inside - from an OnStar satellite orbiting 22,300 miles above earth.
  

• Automatic crash notification to emergency services if you get in an accident.

• Hands free calling

Those who are really 'in the know' about OnStar may even be aware of these features:

• OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics that will send you monthly email 'status reports' on your vehicle letting you know if all systems are go.

• Turn-by-turn navigation provided by telling an advisor where you would like to go, then letting your vehicle direct you with onboard GPS.

Unless you are an OnStar Ninja (or OSN if you are scoring at home) you probably don't know about the following cutting edge OnStar features:

• OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics Dealer Notification. This is a twist on the monthly emails sent to you with status updates on your car. If you decide to opt in on the Dealer Notifications, our dealership (McEleney Autoplex or McEleney Autocenter) will also be notified when your vehicle is due for service.

• MapQuest destination download. This new service allows you to visit MapQuest.com and download a destination directly into your car or truck. Spend 5 minutes online, send the destination to your vehicle, and off you go.

• Advisor to navigation destination download. This feature allows you - while driving - to contact an OnStar advisor, give her a destination, and have that destination downloaded in real time to your navigation system.

• OnStar high speed pursuit preventative technology. For more details see the video below.