Features -> Compass for Your Honda CR-V SUV Fourth Generation (2011-2015)

Compass  
When you turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1, the compass self-calibrates, and the  
1Compass  
compass display appears.  
Compass operation can be affected under the  
following conditions:  
Driving near power lines or stations  
Crossing a bridge  
object that can cause a magnetic disturbance  
When accessories such as antennas and roof racks  
are mounted by magnets  
Compass Calibration  
If the compass indicates the wrong direction, or the CAL indicator blinks, you need  
to manually calibrate the system.  
Models with one display  
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w  
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the  
display shows the compass setting menu.  
.
1Compass Calibration  
Calibrate the compass in an open area.  
3. Rotate  
to select Calibration, then press  
Models with one display  
.
While setting the compass:  
The  
button returns to the previous screen.  
The SETUP button cancels the setting mode.  
Compass Setting Menu Items  
4. When the display changes to Calibration  
Start, press  
.
5. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.  
u The compass starts to show a direction  
after the calibration. The CAL indicator  
goes off.  
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button  
instead of an ignition switch.  
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Models with two displays  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select Compass.  
5. Select Calibration.  
6. Drive the vehicle slowly in two circles.  
Compass Indicator  
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Compass Zone Selection  
Models with one display  
1Compass Zone Selection  
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (w  
2. Press and hold the SETUP button until the  
.
The zone selection is done to compensate the  
variation between magnetic north and true north.  
display shows the compass setting menu.  
If the calibration starts while the audio system is in  
use, the display returns to normal after the calibration  
is completed.  
3. Rotate  
to select Zone, then press  
.
The display shows the current zone  
number.  
4. Rotate  
to select the zone number of  
your area (See Zone Map), then press  
.
Zone Number  
Models with two displays  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Select Settings.  
3. Select System.  
4. Select Compass.  
5. Select Zone.  
6. Select the zone number of your area (See  
Zone Map), then select OK.  
Zone Number  
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Zone Map  
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15  
10  
14  
3
13  
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12  
11  
5
9
6
8
7
Guam Island: Zone 8  
Puerto Rico: Zone 11  
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