Compass*
When you turn the ignition switch to ON , the compass self-calibrates, and the compass display appears.
Compass Calibration
If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the compass display blinks, you need to manually calibrate the system.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w.
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the display shows the compass setting menu list.
3. Rotate to select Calibration, then press .
4. When the display changes to Start Calibration, press .
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.
- The compass starts to show a direction after the calibration. The CAL indicator goes off.
Compass
Compass calibration can be affected under the following conditions:
Driving near power lines or stations
Crossing a bridge
Passing a large vehicle, or driving near a large object that can cause a magnetic disturbance
When accessories such as antennas and roof racks are mounted by magnets
On some models, the Compass Calibration screen is displayed but Calibration and Zone Adjust will not respond if selected.
Compass Calibration
Calibrate the compass in an open area.
While setting the compass:
The RETURN button returns to the previous screen.
The SETUP button cancels the setting mode.
Compass Zone Selection
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON .
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the display shows the compass setting menu list.
3. Rotate to select Zone Adjust, then press . The display shows the current zone number.
4. Rotate to select the zone number of your area (See Zone Map), then press .
Compass Zone Selection
The zone selection is done to compensate the variation between magnetic north and true north. If the calibration starts while the audio system is in use, the display returns to normal after the calibration is completed.
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