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Compass Calibration One Turn Magnetic Compensation

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

COMPASS CALIBRATION

ONE TURN MAGNETIC COMPENSATION

The compass is self-calibrating under normal driving conditions. It is not necessary to manually calibrate the compass. If manual calibration is desired, follow these instructions.

1. Turn the ignition switch to "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 3 mph (5 km/h) or more.
- The ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position.




4. Press the "H" switch. This will switch the multi-center display to the calibration setting mode, and the display shows "COMPASS", "-- --", and "CAL".

NOTE: When the ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position or the "H" switch is pressed during the calibration setting mode, the multi-center display returns to the normal display, and shows "-- --" on the compass direction display.




5. Drive the vehicle slowly through a 360° turn. This will complete the compass compensation, and the multi-center display returns to the normal display.

NOTE: When the "H" switch is pressed while driving the vehicle through a 360 ° turn, the multi-center display cancels the calibration setting mode. Then, it returns to the normal display and shows "-- --" on the compass direction display.