Compass Zone Adjustment

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Compass Zone Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Refer to the map to select the correct compass zone setting for your geographical location. See Fig 1.
  2. Fig 1: Compass Calibration Zone Map
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  3. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
  4. Start the vehicle.
  5. From the SETUP menu, select the compass odometer function.
  6. Press SELECT to show the current zone setting (XX).
  7. Press the SELECT control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed in the message center.
  8. To exit the zone setting mode and to lock in the change, press and release the SETUP control.
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