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Compass Calibration

NOTE:
  • You should do this procedure any time the electrical compass unit is replaced.
  • You should do this procedure in an open area away from buildings, power lines, and other vehicles.
  1. Check the No. 5 (10 A)*1 or No. 4 (7.5 A)*2 and No. 8 (7.5 A) fuses in the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box, and the No. 9 (15 A) and No. 11 (10 A) fuses in the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box.

    *1 : '03 model

    *2 : '04-'06 models

  2. Press and hold the CLOCK and TRIP buttons until the display changes (about 1 second).
  3. Press the Calibrate (MODE) button.
  4. Press the Set (FAN) button. Calibrate will start blinking, and the direction display will change to "___ ___".
  5. Drive the vehicle slowly in 2 complete circles.
  6. Press the ZONE (A/C) button to display the current zone setting.
  7. Compare the zone setting displayed to the map. If the zone is incorrect, use the MODE or A/C buttons to select the proper zone.
    Fig 1: Comparing Zone Setting Display To Map
    G03642588Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  8. Lock in the select zone by pressing the SET button.
  9. Press the CLOCK, TRIP, or RESET button to complete the calibration and return to the normal display.
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