2002 Mercury Sable Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 67

Driver Controls If highly magnetized items (such as magnetic mount antennas) are placed very near the compass the display will change to "C" for 15 seconds, then display all segments until the magnetized item is removed. If a "C" is displayed, refer to Compass calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four 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 adjustment. Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which compass zone you are in by referring to the zone map. 3 2 4 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 2. With the compass display turned on, press and hold the COMP side of NW the control for no more than five seconds until the zone selection number appears in the mirror display window. If a "C" appears, see Compass calibration adjustment. 3. Release the COMP side of the control, then press it down again. 4. Press and release until your zone number is shown in the mirror display. 5. The display will show all segments, then return to normal compass mode within ten seconds. COMP MIRROR Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. 1. Start the vehicle. 67