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Inside rearview mirror
NOTE
If the massage ("C") is displayed in the
visual display, calibrate the compass accord-
ing to the instruction.
Refer to "To calibrate the compass" on page
5-48.
The electronic compass may not show the
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correct direction in the following places
where the earth's magnetic field is disrupted.
In these cases, the correct direction will be
displayed once the vehicle returns to a place
where the earth's magnetic field is stable.
• Vehicle in tunnels or parked in buildings.
• Expressways, near railroads, underneath
railroad cables, or over subways
• Near transformer stations or high voltage
power lines
• Up or down a steep hill
Installing items such as a ski rack, antenna,
or even some body repair work can cause
changes to the vehicle's magnetic field.
In these situations, the compass will need to
be recalibrated to the vehicle's magnetic
field.
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Features and controls
To calibrate the compass
Drive the vehicle in a circle at approximately
5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the direction is
displayed in the visual display.
NOTE
You can also calibrate the compass in your
vehicle on your everyday routine and after
several turns.
Compass variance
Under certain circumstances, as during a long
distance cross-country trip, it will be neces-
sary to adjust for compass variance.
Compass variance is the difference between
the earth's magnetic north and the true geo-
graphic north. If not adjusted to account for
this compass variance, your compass could
give false readings.
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To adjust for compass variance
1. Find your current geographic location and
the correct corresponding zone number on
the zone map.
2. Press the switch (1) for approximately 7
seconds until the zone number is dis-
played in the visual display.
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