Compass Calibration

2010 Ford Focus S, StandardSECTION Compass Calibration
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: This procedure is only applicable to vehicles without navigation.
    NOTE: For optimum calibration, drive to an open, level location away from large metallic objects or structures. Switch off all non-essential electrical accessories (heated rear window, heater fan, A/C, map lamps, and wipers) and make sure all doors are closed.
  1. Start the vehicle.
  2. NOTE: The vehicle remains in the CAL mode until the compass has been successfully calibrated.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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