Compass System

NOTE:

Before troubleshooting or servicing, the technicians must be familiar with the function and operation of the compass system. Refer to the Owner's Manual

Use "Guided Fault Finding" when servicing or performing Fault Finding Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

After connecting the Battery -A-, check all the vehicle accessories such as the radio, the clock and the convenience electronics. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A6,09M] Diagnosis and Testing and the Owner's Manual.

If a magnetic antenna is mounted on the roof, the compass module could malfunction due to interference from the magnet or because the roof becomes magnetized. If there are concerns about an incorrect compass display, ask the customer before beginning repairs if a magnetic antenna was used.

The compass includes the display inside the instrument cluster -arrow- and the magnetic field sensor for compass -G197- under the rear shelf.

Fig 1: Compass System -- General Information

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The current compass direction, in which the vehicle is directed, is displayed via the compass display with up to 2 letters (N = north, NW = northwest). 8 different compass directions can be displayed.