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.
Direction Display: Notes
Push the switch when the ignition key is in the "ON" or "START" position. The direction will be displayed.
Pushing the "COMP" switch a second time will turn off the display.
- If the display reads "C" calibrate the compass by driving the vehicle in 3 complete circles at less than 8 km/h (5 MPH).
- To adjust for compass variance:
- Press the "COMP" switch for more than 3 seconds. The current zone number will appear in the display.
- Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map. See Figure
- Do not install the ski rack, antenna, etc. which are attached to the vehicle by means of a magnet. They affect the operation of the compass.
- If the compass deviates from the correct indication soon after repeated adjustment, have the compass checked at an authorized dealer.
- The compass may not indicate the correct compass point in tunnels or while driving up or down a steep hill. (The compass returns to the correct compass point when the vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabilized.)
- Press the "COMP" switch until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button in, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds.
NOTE: - Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
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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.
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