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Digital Compass, Calibrating







Digital Compass, Calibrating

It is Necessary to Calibrate the Digital Compass if:

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 was 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 the button - 2 - for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in the compass display.

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

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