With Navigation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION With Navigation
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The compass display is incorporated into the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM). Refer to FRONT DISPLAY INTERFACE MODULE (FDIM) .

The compass signal originates from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. No calibration or zone adjustment is available, as the compass heading is based on the GPS signal. Refer to INFORMATION AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM .

The vehicle heading is displayed as a 1 or 2 character display located in the upper RH side of the FDIMΒ  and indicates the current direction of the vehicle (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW).

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