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World Magnetic Variation Map

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: View Of World Magnetic Variation Map
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    Fig 2: Illustrating Magnetic Variation Zones
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  1. Locate your current geographic location on the World Magnetic Variation Map.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Press and hold the switch for the compass, which may be depicted as COMP, COMPASS, or on/off depending on the type of mirror on the vehicle, until a zone number appears on the compass display.
  4. Depress the switch for the compass to select the desired zone number.
  5. Wait 5 seconds. The display will return to a compass heading. The variance procedure is now complete.
  6. Calibrate the compass. Refer to Compass Calibration  mentioned above.
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