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Compass Zone Adjustment

COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT

With Message Center







1. NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8.

Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.

2. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
3. Press the message center switch INFO button until the compass information is displayed.
4. Press the RESET button until RESET FOR ZONE is displayed in the message center display.

5. NOTE: To exit the compass zone adjustment mode before carrying out a compass zone adjustment, press the INFO button.

Press the RESET button until SETUP ZONE XX is displayed in the message center display.

6. Press the SETUP button repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed.
7. Press the RESET button to exit the zone setting mode and lock your individual zone.

Without Message Center







1. NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8.

Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.

2. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.







3. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.







4. Insert a paperclip into the small hole on the bottom of the sensor module. Press and hold until ZONE and the current zone setting (1-15) appear in the instrument cluster display, and release.
5. Press on the paperclip repeatedly to cycle through the possible zone settings until the setting for your geographic location is displayed.
6. Release pressure on the paperclip to exit the zone setting mode. After approximately five seconds the display will report the direction and the zone will be set.