Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and OnStar® controls. For more information about OnStar, see OnStar® System .
The automatic dimming feature turns on each time the vehicle is started. To turn automatic dimming off or on, press the left button below the mirror. A green indicator light will be on when automatic dimming is on.
There are also three OnStar buttons located at the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar. See OnStar® System for more information about the service OnStar provides.
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror will display the current compass direction.
If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated.
The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, the compass could give false readings.
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 the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance.
To adjust for compass variance, do the following: