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Digital Compass, Calibrating







Digital Compass, Calibrating

It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if

The 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 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 button - 2 - for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in compass 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. Refer to => [ Automatic-Dimming Function, Switching On and Off ] Automatic-Dimming Function, Switching On and Off.