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Compass Zone Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: This procedure is only applicable to vehicles without navigation.
  1. Refer to the COMPASS CALIBRATION  zone map to select the correct compass zone setting for the geographic location of the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Compass Calibration Zone Map
    G06076691Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. With the ignition in the ON position, press and hold the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) (Fusion/Milan) or Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) (MKZ) 7 and 9 buttons (for approximately 5 seconds) until the compass display shows the current zone setting (ZONE XX). Release the 7 and 9 buttons.
  3. NOTE: After the 7 and 9 buttons have been released for approximately 5 seconds, the compass display exits the zone setting mode.
  4. Before the zone setting mode turns off (within 5 seconds), momentarily press and release the 7 and 9 buttons to increase the zone increment by one. Set the zone display number to match the vehicle geographical location on the compass calibration zone map.
  5. Release the 7 and 9 buttons for 5 seconds to exit the zone setting mode.