World Magnetic Variation Map

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: World Magnetic Variation Map

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Fig 2: Illustrating Magnetic Variation Zones

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Locate your geographic location. Refer to the variation zone map.
Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
Press the vehicle information button until PRESS [CHECK] TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays on the DIC.
Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone.
Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens to view the direction of the vehicle. This will be shown in the bottom line.

If the compass needs to be calibrated, use the compass calibration procedure below.