Compass calibration adjustment

Compass calibration adjustment - Electronic compass - Driver Controls - Lincoln MKZ Owners Manual - Lincoln MKZ

and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.

1. Start the vehicle.

2. To calibrate, press and hold the 7 and 9 radio preset buttons together for approximately 10 seconds until CAL appears. Release the buttons.

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value (N, S, E, W, etc.). It may take up to five circles to complete calibration.

4. The compass is now calibrated.

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