GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

If the vehicle has an automatic dimming mirror, it will automatically dim to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.

The mirror also includes a display in the upper right corner of the mirror face. The compass reading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time.

Temperature Display

The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once briefly, will toggle the temperature reading from Fahrenheit (°F), Celsius (°C), to off.

Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation

Press the COMP button to turn the automatic dimming feature on and off. An indicator light on the bottom of the mirror face will be on when the automatic dimming feature is on.

Compass Operation

Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the compass on or off.

When compass feature is on, the compass will show the direction the vehicle is traveling, with a maximum of two characters.

Compass Calibration

The compass may need calibration from time to time.

In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push in the COMP button for approximately six seconds or until CAL is displayed.

The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction, or the word CAL disappears.

Compass Variance

The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings.

To adjust for compass variance:

  1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map.

  2. Object Number: 806305  Size: B4
  3. Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a zone number appears in the display.
  4. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.

Cleaning the Mirror

Use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.