Ford Escape: Compass calibration adjustment - Electronic compass (if equipped) - Driver Controls - Ford Escape Owner's ManualFord Escape: Compass calibration adjustment

Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut.

1. Start the vehicle.
2. To calibrate, press and hold the RESET control for approximately ten seconds until CAL appears.

Release the control.

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a

3. Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 3 mph [5 km/h]) until the CAL display changes to the direction value. It may take up to five circles to complete calibration.
4. The compass is now calibrated.

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