Compass Calibration Deflection Angle Compensation

This article updated per manufacturer TSB #06-54-001.



DEFLECTION ANGLE COMPENSATION

COMPASS CALIBRATION




Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic north and true geographic north.

If not adjusted to account for compass variance, compass could give false readings.


ADJUST FOR COMPASS VARIANCE

1. Turn the ignition switch to the "ON" position.




2. Press the "H" switch and the "M" switch simultaneously.

3. Release the "H" switch and the "M" switch simultaneously within 10 seconds. This will switch the multi-center display to the compass setting mode, and "COMPASS" and "-- --" will flash.

NOTE: When any of the following conditions is met during the compass setting mode, the multi-center display cancels the compass setting mode and returns to the normal display:
- The switch is not operated for 10 seconds or more.
- The vehicle speed is 3mph (5km/h) or more.
- The ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position.




4. Press the "M" switch. This will switch the multi-center display to the zone setting mode, and the display shows "COMPASS" and "02" (when the previous zone number is "02").

NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position or the vehicle speed is 3mph (5km/h) or more during the zone setting mode, the multi-center display cancels the zone setting mode and returns to the normal display.




5. Find current location and variance zone number on the zone map.




6. Press the "M" switch repeatedly until the correct zone number is displayed.




7. After selsecting the correct zone number, press the "H" switch to set the zone number. This will complete the deflection angle compensation, and the multi-center display returns to the normal display.

NOTE: Do not install a ski rack, antenna, etc., which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass.

NOTE: The compass may not indicate the correct compass direction when in the places shown below:
- Tunnels
- Railroads
- Underpass/Overpass
- Transforming station
- Large metal structures
- Area over the subway

NOTE: The compass returns to the correct compass direction when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.