compass reference guide...press compass display button (if available). set zone: 1. press and hold...
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COMPASS REFERENCE GUIDE
Is there a display in
compass window?
Does the compass
display read “C”?
Is the incorrect direction
displayed?
Is the mirror receiving
+12V?
Press compass
display button (if
available).
SET ZONE:
1. Press and hold compass display /
power button (if available).
2. Release button when zone number
(1-15) is displayed.
3. Use zone map to verify your
location.
4. Use compass display / power
button to select correct zone.
5. Allow selected zone to clear from
display.
6. Press and hold compass display /
power button until “C” is displayed
ENSURE:
1. EC mirror harness power wire
is securely tapped into OEM
harness.
2. Ignition wire is receiving +12V.
3. Ground wire is securely
attached to vehicle ground.
Contact OEM dealership
for replacement harness.
Is the zone location set to
your location?
*OEM = Original Equipment Manufacturer (ex. Ford, GM, etc)
* This is intended as a tool for self-diagnosis. Gentex advises
contacting your local dealership for assistance.
YES
STILL NO
NO
NO
CALIBRATE:
Follow calibration
instructions listed.
YES
Compass functions to design
intent.
YES
YES
NO
NO
START
Make sure vehicle is
running or key is turned
to the “on” position
to ensure mirror is
receiving power.
NO
YES
How to Troubleshoot Your Compass Mirror
Calibration instructions:
1) If the compass display reads “C” the compass feature must be calibrated.a) To calibrate the compass, drive the vehicle in up to 3 complete circles at less than 5mph.
Setting the Correct Zone
1. Press the power button (if available) for more than 9 seconds, or until the current Zone.2. Find your current location and variance Zone Number on the zone map on the pages below.3. Press the power button (if available) until the new desired Zone Number appears in the
display.4. Within a few seconds a compass direction will be displayed and the new zone is set.
Note: It is recommended to take your vehicle to your local dealership if your mirror does not have a power button. Note: Installing items such as a ski rack, antenna, luggage rack, or recent body repair can cause changes to the vehicle’s magnetic field. This may require that the compass be recalibrated by performing the recalibration procedure
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NOAA/NCEIWorld Magnetic Model, Epoch 2020−2025Generated for 2025 at 0m AMSL© 2016, 2019 Gentex Corporation
USGSNational Atlas of the United States
World Boundary Data Bank II(For Reference Only)
Compass Zone Map
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