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For 1990-2009 cars only

North American Countries


Object Number: 144004  Size: MF

Position Settings (Zones) for North America.

Africa and European Countries


Object Number: 144006  Size: MF

Position Settings (Zones) for Africa and European Countries.

The compass is set at zone 8 upon leaving the factory. If you live outside zone 8, adjust the compass in order to compensate for the compass variance.

To change the compass variance:

  1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone maps.
  2. Depress and hold the COMPASS button (or the ON/OFF button if equipped with OnStar® controls) until the zone number appears on the mirror display.
  3. Select the correct zone number by depressing the COMPASS button (or the ON/OFF button if equipped with OnStar® controls). After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction. If the letter C is displayed on the compass, calibrate the compass. Refer to Compass Calibration Description .