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Digital Compass, Calibrating







Digital Compass, Calibrating

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:

The compass directions are not correct,

The letter "C" instead of a direction will appear or the display will be blank.

A new automatic dimming interior rearview mirror (Y7) is installed.

The digital compass may also need to be calibrated if:

the vehicle battery is reconnected after being disconnected for an extended period,

a new audio system or audio system component was installed.

Digital Compass, Calibrating:

- Switch on ignition.

The letter "C" must appear in the display - 1 -.






- If the letter "C" does not appear, press button - 2 - for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in compass display - 1 -.

- Drive in a circle two to three times at about 5 mph (10 km/h) until a direction is shown in compass display - 1 -.

- Ensure the interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is activated again after completing the calibration. Refer to => [ Automatic-Dimming Function, Switching On and Off ] Automatic-Dimming Function, Switching On and Off.