Set the compass zone

NOTE:

Do this procedure any time the electrical compass unit is replaced
Do this procedure in an open area away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles
If you see "- -" in the compass display and the CAL indicator is shown in the display, the compass is self-calibrating
The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following procedure
In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north The compass zone needs to be set to your geographic zone to compensate for this variation

Check the No 15 (10 A)fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box and the No 12 (7.5 A) and No 18 (7.5 A) fuses in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then press and hold the SET UP button (A) on the audio panel for about 5 seconds until you hear a beep The display shows the compass setting menu items

Fig 1: Identifying SET UP Button
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Find your zone number in the map shown

Fig 2: Identifying Zone Number Map
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Turn the selector knob (A) to select ZONE, then press the knob to enter the selection The display shows the currently selected zone number

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Knob
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Turn the selector knob to enter your zone, then press the knob, The display returns to its normal display mode
NOTE: If necessary, press the RETURN button (A) to return to the previous display Pressing the SET UP button (B) cancels the compass setting mode

Fig 4: Screen Display - Compass Setting Mode
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