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Compass Calibration - Without Message Center




Compass Calibration - Without Message Center

1. NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (heated rear window, heater, A/C, map lamps, wiper, etc.) and make sure all the doors are closed.

Start the vehicle.

2. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information displays until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU.

3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK.

4. Press and release the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the system check displays until the message center displays RESET FOR CALIBRATION is displayed.

5. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds to enter the compass zone adjustment mode.

6. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET button until the message center displays CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE is displayed.

7. NOTE: This step may require up to 5 circles to complete the calibration.

NOTE: If the RESET button is pressed during the calibration or 3 minutes has elapsed since the beginning of the calibration without driving the vehicle, the message center reverts back to normal operation and the INFO displays CAL until a successful calibration is carried out.

Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle at less than 5 km/h (3 mph) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED.