There may be a strong magnetic
field (from various magnetic
objects on the vehicle) interfering
with the compass.
Remove these objects or ask your
dealer for assistance.
See "Compass Calibration" later in
this section for more information.
The compass may also need cali
bration if it displays an incorrect
reading.
If an incorrect reading is displayed,
first check that the compass is set
to the correct variance zone. If it is,
the compass needs calibration.
See "Compass Variance" later in
this section for more information.
Compass Calibration
The compass is self-calibrating,
but if
C
or
CAL
appears, or if the
compass is acting erratically, you
can manually calibrate it.
Before calibrating the compass,
drive to an open area that is
magnetically clean or free of large
metallic objects such as high
tension power lines or large steel
buildings. Verify there are no
magnetised roof antennas, or any
other magnetised objects inside or
outside the vehicle near the mirror.
•
In order to calibrate the
compass,
C
or
CAL
must
appear in the display. If it does
not, press the on/off button
until
C
or
CAL
does appear
(about nine seconds).
•
When it is safe to do so without
disturbing other drivers, slowly
drive your vehicle in a
360°
circle at a speed of
8
km/h
(5
mph) or less, until the
display reads a direction.
Section 1
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference
between the earth's magnetic
north and the true geographic
north. Your vehicle's compass
should be pre-set to your zone.
If your vehicle is taken outside this
zone, it may be necessary to adjust
the compass to compensate for
variance.
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