FORD 2005 Explorer v.3 - Manual (Page 85)

degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the
vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this
error. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment in this section.
Compass zone/calibration adjustment
Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures 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. Turn ignition to the ON position.
2. Start the engine.
3. Determine your magnetic zone by
referring to the zone map.
4. From Info menu, select the
Compass/Odometer function. (Do
not select Trip, DTE, or AFE. The
top of the message center must be
blank).
5. Press and hold the RESET and
SETUP control until the message
center display changes to show the
current zone setting.
6. Release the RESET AND SETUP
control, then slowly press RESET
down again.
7. Press the SETUP control
repeatedly until the correct zone
setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center.
To exit the zone setting mode press and release the RESET control.
8. Press the RESET control to start
the compass calibration function.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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