1996 Lincoln Continental Owner's Manual - Page 142

Removing the floor mat Lift floor mat just forward of retention post and rotate rearward to disengage from retention post. The compass is mounted to the inside rear view mirror. The display is in the upper right hand comer of the mirror glass. The display will show one of the following directions: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW. The brightness of the compass display is controlled by the instrument panel dimming switch. The Electronic Compass (If equipped) Factors Affecting Compass Accuracy Some things which can affect compass accuracy are large buildings, bridges, power lines, and powerful antennas. Keep radar detectors and other magnetically mounted devices as far away from the compass as possible. Sometimes aftermarket and dealer-installed moon roofs can affect the accuracy of the compass. Using automatic car washes can cause minor inaccuracies in the compass. The electronic compass NOTE: Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions. If the compass is still giving inaccurate 139