51 16... Calibrating compass in inside mirror (up to 09/08)
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NOTE:
It may be necessary to alter the magnetic deflection zone if the vehicle is more than two ranges away from the set deflection zone.
For numbers of magnetic deflection zone, refer to operating instructions.
For numbers of magnetic deflection zone, refer to operating instructions.
It may be necessary to calibrate the compass if:
- vehicle battery has been clamped off for an extended period of time
- "C" appears in compass display
- there is no compass display
- not all compass directions are displayed correctly
For further information, see System description.
Setting magnetic deflection zone:
- Switch on ignition.
- Using a suitable tool (1), press pushbutton in area (A) of mirror (2) until a number appears in compass display (B).
- Press push-button repeatedly until number of desired zone appears.
- Wait until direction display appears.
- Magnetic deflection zone is now set.
Calibrating compass:
- Switch on ignition.
- Using a suitable tool (1), press pushbutton in area (A) of mirror (2) until "C" appears in compass display (B).
- Drive vehicle 2 to 3 times in a circle at approx. 10 mph.
- Calibration process is completed when direction display appears.