Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Compass: Description and Operation
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ELECTRONIC COMPASS - HYBRID
The compass display is contained in the front display interface module (FDIM). For removal and installation information for the FDIM, see See:
Driver/Vehicle Information Display/Service and Repair/Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) Removal/Installation. The electronic compass is
attached to the interior rear view mirror and is replaced separately from the mirror. See See: Body and Frame/Mirrors/Service and Repair/Interior
Mirror Removal/Installation. The MODE button that allows the driver to operate the calibration and zone setting procedures is located on the top left of
the electronic compass. The vehicle heading is displayed as a 1 or 2 character display located in the lower left hand side of the FDIM 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. The compass display is on with the key in the ON or START positions. When the key is first turned to
the ON or START position, there is a momentary delay of approximately 6 seconds before the compass display illuminates. If the battery saver has been
activated and the key is turned to ON or START, the momentary delay before the compass display illuminates is approximately 3 seconds. The compass
display will turn off as soon as the key is turned to the OFF or ACC positions.
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. See - See: Testing and Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Compass Calibration.
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. See - See: Testing
and Inspection/Programming and Relearning/Compass Zone Adjustment.
