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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 729 (INFORMATION CENTER)GENERAL PROCEDURESCOMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENTWITHOUT MESSAGE CENTER
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan

Without Message Center

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Without Message Center
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Fig 1: Identifying Compass Calibration Zone Map
G03965509Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The compass zone setting is preset from the factory to Zone 8.
  1. Determine which magnetic zone you are in for your geographic location.
  2. Locate the compass module at the base of the mirror.
    Fig 2: Locating Compass Module At Base Of Mirror
    GF0004497Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
  4. Press and hold the reset button on the LH top of the compass module until the current setting (1-15) area appears in the instrument cluster integrated display.
    Fig 3: Identifying Reset Button
    GF0004498Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Press the reset button repeatedly to cycle through the zone settings until the correct setting for your geographic location is displayed.
  6. Release pressure on the reset button to exit the zone setting mode. After approximately 5 seconds the display reports the direction and the zone is set.
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