General Information

The compass is capable of distinguishing eight primary directions:
^ North (N)
^ Northeast (NE)
^ East (E)
^ Southeast (SE)
^ South (S)
^ Southwest (SW)
^ West (W)
^ Northwest (NW)

The calibration procedures that are described in this section establish a base direction for the compass to work from. Once the compass is properly calibrated, the electronic display indicates the direction that the vehicle is facing. Under normal circumstances, no further attention to the compass should be required for a period of 2 years. Calibration may be necessary under the following conditions:
^ The vehicle is involved in a collision or experiences a jarring force that is sufficient to disturb the vehicles inherent magnetic field.
^ The vehicle is operated a significant distance away from the point of initial calibration such as a different area of the country.