Driver Controls -> ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) for Your Ford Explorer SUV Third Generation (2002-2005)

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ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED)  
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE  
The outside temperature display is  
contained in the instrument cluster  
and displays all the time. If  
equipped with the DEATC climate  
control system, the outside  
temperature will be displayed there.  
To turn the display off or change the display from English to metric see  
your dealer.  
Compass  
The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large  
buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antennas.  
Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also  
affect compass accuracy.  
Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will  
correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal  
conditions. If the compass still appears to be inaccurate, a manual  
calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass calibration  
adjustment.  
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that  
varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four  
degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the  
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this  
error. Refer to Compass zone adjustment.  
Compass zone adjustment  
1. Determine which magnetic zone  
you are in for your geographic  
location by referring to the zone  
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15  
map.  
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2. Turn ignition to the ON position.  
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)  
USA English (fus)  
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3. Locate compass sensor mounted  
at base of mirror.  
4. Press the button on the top of  
the compass module until ZONE  
appears in the instrument cluster  
display.  
5. Release pressure on the button and then slowly press it down again.  
6. Continue to press until ZONE  
appears in the instrument cluster  
display, then release. The display  
should show the current zone  
number.  
7. Press until the desired zone  
number appears. The display will flash and then return to normal  
operation. The zone is now updated.  
Compass calibration adjustment  
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and  
high voltage lines:  
For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air  
conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.  
1. Start the vehicle.  
2. Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror.  
3. Press the button on the top of  
the compass module until ZONE  
appears in the instrument cluster  
display. Continue to hold down until  
ZONE disappears and CAL is  
displayed (approximately eight  
seconds) and release.  
4. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles until  
CAL indicator turns off (4–5 complete circles).  
5. The compass is now calibrated.  
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USA English (fus)