Calibrate your Compass
If your compass seems to be incorrect OR if the display says CAL where you expect the direction to be, you need to calibrate your compass!
ATTENTION! Before calibrating your compass, know that you should not operate any electronic switches during calibration. For example, don’t operate the windows, sunroof, climate controls, or seats. Doing this might cause your car to detect other magnetic fields, disrupting the process!
2014 – 2023 Models
Your compass receives signals from GPS; calibration is automatic.
2013 Model
Note: There is a difference between geographic north and magnetic north. This difference may cause your compass to give a false reading, so make sure that your compass is set to Variance Zone for your location (SEE SET COMPASS VARIANCE ZONE.)
- Press the CAR INFO button until “PRESS (CHECK) TO CALIBRATE COMPASS” appears.
- Select the check mark.
- Your car will display “CALIBRATING, DRIVE IN CIRCLES.”
- Drive in tight circles at less than five mph.
- Your car will display “CALIBRATION COMPLETE.”
2006 – 2012 Models
- First, set your Compass Variance Zone, and click for details!
- After your zone is set correctly, find an empty parking lot.
- To the right of the steering wheel, you’ll find four buttons used to interact with the dash display (aka the driver information center). Choose the second button down with an “i” (preceded by a car icon).
- Continue pressing the “i” button until you see “PRESS ✔ TO CALIBRATE COMPASS.”
- Press the Check mark button.
- You’ll see the message “CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES.” Drive your car in tight circles. Don’t exceed 5mph.
- Watch for the display to read “CALIBRATION COMPLETE.”
- Press the topmost button (which looks like a road and mountains) to exit calibration.
2000 – 2005 Models
Your compass self-calibrates. New cars might require you to finish setting up your compass. This will not apply to used, older models.
