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Digital Compass, Calibrating






Digital Compass, Calibrating

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:

Compass diretions are not correct,

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

A new automatic day/night interior 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 the button - 2 - for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in the 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 => [ Automatic Dimming Function, Switching On and Off ].