Digital Compass, Calibrating

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It is necessary to calibrate the digital compass if:

The compass directions are not correct.
The letter "C" instead of a direction will appear or the compass display will be blank.
A new Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror -Y7- is installed.

The digital compass may also need to be calibrated if:

The vehicle battery was reconnected after being disconnected for an extended period.
A new audio system or audio system component was installed.

Digital Compass, Calibrating, Vehicles through MY 2016:

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-- Switch the ignition on.

The letter "C" must appear in the compass display -1-.

-- If the letter "C" does not appear, press the button -2- for 9 to 12 seconds until a "C" appears in the compass display.

Digital Compass, Calibrating, Vehicles from MY 2017:

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-- Switch the ignition on.

The letter "C" must appear in the compass display -1-.

-- If the letter "C" does not appear, press the button -2- for 9 to 12 seconds until the "C" appears in the compass display.

Continuation for all mirror versions:

-- Drive in a circle two to three times at about 10 km/h (6.2 mph) (5 mph) until a direction is shown in the compass display.

-- The interior rearview mirror automatic dimming function is reactivated after the calibration is complete. Refer to AUTOMATIC DIMMING FUNCTION, SWITCHING ON AND OFF .