Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Body Control Modules: Programming: Compass: Calibration
Perform calibration in a location that is level and at least 50 feet from metal objects, power lines, buildings and large steel structures. Ensure compass/temperature is displayed. To calibrate the compass, press US/M and Step buttons for more than 6 seconds. Compass will display CAL. Drive vehicle in all 4 directions, such as around a street block several times, or 2-3 times in a circle at slow to medium speed. When calibration is complete, compass display will change from CAL to normal function. If compass display does not change from CAL, location has too much magnetism or unit is faulty. Repeat calibration in another location.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.