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For 1990-2009 cars only

Compass Operation

Press to turn the compass display on or off.

When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass displays the current compass direction after a few seconds.

Compass Calibration

If after a few seconds the display does not show a compass direction, (N for North for example), there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Interference can be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad holder, or similar object. If the letter C appears in the compass window, the compass may need to be reset or calibrated.

The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle very slowly, in circles, until the display reads a direction.

Compass Variance

The mirror is set in zone eight. It is necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it is necessary to adjust the compass variance.

To adjust for compass variance:

  1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map that follows.

  2. Object Number: 806305  Size: B4
  3. Press and hold until a zone number displays.
  4. Once the zone number displays, press repeatedly until the correct zone number is reached. If C appears in the compass window, the compass may need calibration. See "Compass Calibration" listed previously.