Crown Victoria V8-4.6L Flex Fuel (2008)
Compass: Description and Operation
ELECTRONIC COMPASS
The compass display and module are contained in the overhead console and are replaced as an assembly. The compass display can be turned off and on
by pressing the MODE button in the overhead console with the key in the ON position. The vehicle heading is displayed as a 1 or 2 character display and
indicates the current direction of the vehicle (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW). The compass continuously recalibrates due to changes in the magnetic
field and remains accurate during most driving conditions.
Compass Accuracy
Driving near power lines, or driving in the area of large iron or steel structures can temporarily change the compass heading. If the compass remains
inaccurate after driving near such objects, calibrate the compass.
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is 4
degrees between the adjacent zones and becomes noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting eliminates the error.
