Compass: Description and Operation

Compass System

• Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the compass system. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

• Use "Guided Fault Finding" when servicing or performing Fault Finding with the Vehicle diagnostic tester.

• After connecting the battery, check all the vehicle accessories, (radio, the clock, the Convenience Systems). Refer to and the Owner's Manual.

• If a magnetic antenna is mounted on the roof, the compass module could malfunction due to interference from the magnet or because the roof becomes magnetized. There may be issues with an incorrect compass display if a magnetic antenna was used.

General Information

The compass includes the display inside the instrument cluster - arrow - and the Compass magnetic field sensor (G197) under the rear shelf.






The current compass direction, in which the vehicle is directed, is displayed via the compass display with up to 2 letters (N = north, NW = northwest). 8 different compass directions can be displayed.