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Compass∗  
The compass on the inside rear view mirror indicates the direc-  
tion in which the vehicle is heading.  
Operation  
To turn the compass on or off,  
press the switch for more than 3  
seconds.  
Displays and directions  
Display  
N
Direction  
North  
5
NE  
E
Northeast  
East  
SE  
S
Southeast  
South  
SW  
W
Southwest  
West  
NW  
Northwest  
: If equipped  
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Calibrating the compass  
Samoa: 5 Guam: 8 Saipan: 8  
The direction display deviates from the true direction determined by  
the earth’s magnetic field. The amount of deviation varies according to  
the geographic position of the vehicle.  
If you cross over a map boundary shown in illustration, the compass will  
deviate.  
To obtain higher precision or perfect calibration, refer to the following.  
Deviation calibration  
1
Stop the vehicle.  
2
Press and hold the switch.  
A number (1 to 15) appears  
on the compass display.  
3
Referring to the map above, press the switch to select the num-  
ber of the zone you are in.  
If the direction is displayed several seconds after adjustment, the cali-  
bration is complete.  
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Circling calibration  
When “C” appears on the dis-  
play, drive the vehicle at 5 mph  
(8 km/h) or less in a circle until a  
direction is displayed.  
If there is not enough space to  
drive in a circle, drive around the  
block until the direction is dis-  
played.  
Conditions unfavorable to correct operation  
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:  
The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.  
The vehicle is on an inclined surface.  
The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to inter-  
ference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking lot, under  
a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near an intersec-  
tion, near a large vehicle, etc.).  
5
The vehicle has become magnetized.  
(There is a magnet or metal object near the inside rear view mirror.)  
The battery has been disconnected.  
A door is open.  
WARNING  
While driving  
Do not adjust the display.  
Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.  
When doing the circling calibration  
Be sure to secure a wide space, and watch out for people and vehicles in  
the neighborhood. Do not violate any local traffic rules while performing cir-  
cling calibration.  
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NOTICE  
To avoid the compass malfunctions  
Do not place magnets or any metal objects near the inside rear view mirror.  
Doing this may cause a malfunction of the compass sensor.  
To ensure normal operation of the compass  
Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the  
earth’s magnetic field is subject to interference by artificial magnetic fields.  
During calibration, do not operate electric systems (moon roof, power win-  
dows, etc.) as they may interfere with the calibration.  

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