Compass Calibration
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 calibration, 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 the normal display. You should do this procedure in an open area away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.
If you see "- -" in the compass display and "CAL" and are shown in the calendar display, the compass is self-calibrating.
The compass may need to be manually calibrated after exposure to a strong magnetic field. If the compass seems to be continually showing the wrong direction and is not self-calibrating, do the following.
- 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 "SET" button. "CAL ? N" will be displayed. At this point, pressing the "SET" button will exit the calibration mode.
- Press the ↓ arrow down button. "CAL ? Y" will be displayed.
- Press the "SET" button. The compass display will change to "- -" and "CAL" and are shown.
- Drive the vehicle slowly in two complete circles.
- When the display goes from "- -" to an actual heading, the unit is calibrated and the display returns to normal.