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Compass
The compass shows the direction your
vehicle is facing whenever the engine is
running. For best accuracy, it should be
calibrated:
Whenever it displays the message
"CALIBRAT/COMPASS"
Whenever it doesn't seem to be
showing the correct direction.
Mobile telephones, two-way radios,
and other electronic devices can
cause inaccurate compass readings
if they are placed near the
compass, and you may need to
recalibrate the compass.
To Calibrate the Compass:
1.
Drive to an open area, like a large
empty parking lot. You need to be
able to drive safely in circles. Be sure
the place is not only free of other
vehicles but also away from power
lines or large metal buildings.
2.
With the engine running and all
accessories off, press CAL. The word
"CALIB" will appear.
3 . Be sure there's no traffic, then slowly
drive in a circle. Don't go faster than
5 mph (8 l d h ) , because the vehicle
needs to stay level. The compass will
orient itself.
4.
When the compass is oriented, the
word "CALSET" will appear. Locate
north and point the front of the
vehicle at north.
5.
Press NORTH. The words "N SET"
will appear. Your compass is now
calibrated.
If you travel more than 500 miles
(804 km) east or west, you
can quickly
recalibrate
to
compensate for variations
in the earth's magnetic field. Simply
point the front of the vehicle at true
north and press NORTH.
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