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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2013SX4 CROSSOVER, AUTOMATIC CVT TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3 (GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS)GENERAL DESCRIPTIONCOMPASS CALIBRATION AND MAGNETIC VARIANCECOMPASS MAGNETIC VARIATION ADJUSTMENT

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT Trans

Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Compass Magnetic Variation Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Magnetic variation adjustments are required when the compass displays a constant error in heading. Variation is the difference between magnetic north and true north due to geographical location.

Fig 1: Identifying World Magnetic Variation Map

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Locate your current geographic location on the World Magnetic Variation Map.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Press and hold the on/off switch for the compass until a zone number appears on the compass display.
Depress the switch for the compass to select the desired zone number.
Wait 5 seconds. The display will return to a compass heading. The variance procedure is now complete.
Calibrate the compass. Refer to COMPASS CALIBRATION mentioned above.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.