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Instruments and Controls

Compass Calibration Procedure

In this manual: Instruments and Controls
Introduction — 6In Brief — 59Keys, Doors, and Windows — 64Seats and Restraints — 66Storage — 15Instruments and Controls — 169Lighting — 22Infotainment System — 95Climate Controls — 10Driving and Operating — 120Vehicle Care — 170Technical Data — 7Customer Information — 48OnStar — 35
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1. Before calibrating the compass, check that the compass is set to the correct variance zone.

See “Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure” earlier in this section.

Do not operate any switches such as window, sunroof, climate controls, seats, etc.

during the calibration procedure.

2. Press TO until PRESS CALIBRATE COMPASS TO CALIBRATE COMPASS displays.

3. Press calibration. to start the compass calibration.

4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h to complete the calibration. The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a few seconds then returns to the PRESS COMPASS display. TO CALIBRATE COMPASS display.

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