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Compass Zone Adjustment

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NOTE: This procedure is only applicable to vehicles without navigation. For vehicles with navigation, there is no compass zone adjustment.
  1. Refer to the compass calibration zone map in illustration to select the correct compass zone setting for the geographic location of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Identifying Compass Calibration Zone Map
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  2. With the ignition in the ON position, press and hold the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) 7 and 9 buttons (for approximately 5 seconds) until the compass display shows the current zone setting (ZONE XX). Release the 7 and 9 buttons.
  3. NOTE: After the FCIM 7 and 9 buttons have been released for approximately 5 seconds, the compass display exits the zone setting mode.

    Before the zone setting mode turns off (within 5 seconds), momentarily press and release the 7 and 9 buttons to increase the zone increment by one. Set the zone display number to match the vehicle geographical location on the compass calibration zone map.

  4. NOTE: After the FCIM 7 and 9 buttons have been released for approximately 5 seconds, the compass display exits the zone setting mode.

    Release the 7 and 9 buttons and wait for 5 seconds to exit the zone setting mode.