Compass Zone Selection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Acura MDX and 2008 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
During compass zone selection, if no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds, (the "SET" button, the ↑ arrow up button, or the ↓ arrow down button the compass adjustment mode will cancel and the display will return to normal display.
You should do this procedure in an open area away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.
In most areas, there is a variation between magnetic north and true north. Zone selection is required so the compass can compensate for this variation. To check and select the zone, do this:
- Press and hold the "SET" button for five seconds until the Clock display changes to "ZON ? N" (clock adjustment mode will be started after the first two seconds).
- Press the ↓ arrow down button. "ZON ? Y" will be displayed.
- Press the "SET" button. The display will show which zone is currently selected.
- Find the zone for your area on the map.
- If the zone is incorrect, press the ↓ arrow down button to cycle the count down, or press the ↑ arrow up button to cycle the count up. Once the correct zone is displayed, continue to step 6.
- Press the "SET" button to set the zone selection.
- Press and hold the "SET" button for about 5 seconds to exit the zone selection menu and return the display to normal.