Mitsubishi Galant (2004+). Manual - part 1511

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STEP 6. Retest the system
Confirm that the audio operation screen is displayed normally.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : The procedure is complete.
NO :  Go to step 1.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE 7: The Compass can not be Calibrated Manually, or Becomes Out of 
Calibration Easily (Middle Grade Type)

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (COMMENT)
The compass sensor, which measures the direction 
of the vehicle, is incorporated in the multi-center dis-
play unit (middle grade type). If the direction of the 
vehicle is not displayed normally by repeating the 
manual calibration, the compass sensor may be 
defective, the vehicle body may have been magne-
tized, or the manual calibration is performed in 
strongly magnetized environment.

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TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS

• The compass sensor in the multi-center display 

unit (middle grade type) is defective

• Magnetization of vehicle body

• Calibration in magnetized environment (such as 

factory or a high voltage conductor)

DIAGNOSIS 

STEP 1. Check the compass sensor by using a 
self-diagnostic function.
Start up the service mode to check the compass (Refer to 

P.54A-228

). 

Q: Is "NG" displayed as the check result for the compass 

sensor?
YES : Replace multi-center display unit (middle grade type) 

and then go to step 5.

NO :  Go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Confirm if the manual calibration is performed 
successfully.
(1) Park the vehicle on an open space, and confirm that the 

place is not magnetized strongly.

(2) Set the manual calibration, and drive the vehicle in a circle 

(Refer to 

P.54A-289

).

Q: Is the manual calibration performed successfully?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Go to Step 3.

Communication check result

Compass  sensor    

ENTER

AC208704 AC

: NG

AC001243 AB

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STEP 3. Demagnetize the vehicle.
In certain circumstances the vehicle body may be magnetized. 
For how to demagnetize, refer to 

P.54A-292

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Q: Is the demagnetization performed successfully?

YES : Go to Step 4.
NO :  Replace multi-center display unit (middle grade type) 

and go to step 4.

STEP 4. Perform the manual calibration again.
Q: Is the manual calibration performed successfully?

YES : Go to Step 5.
NO :  Replace multi-center display unit (middle grade type) 

and then go to Step 1. 

STEP 5. Retest the system.
Q: Is the check result satisfactory?

YES : The procedure is complete.
NO :  Replace multi-center display unit (middle grade type) 

and then go to Step 1. 

ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE UNIT 
CUSTOMIZATION (MIDDLE GRADE TYPE)

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When you press the function button switch on the multi-center 
display, the measurement unit, which is used for the ambient 
air temperature display, can be changed from centigrade to 
Fahrenheit, or vice versa.
1. Call up "Customization" screen, and choose "Unit (

°C to °F)" 

by pressing function button switch 2. Then press function 
button switch 3 (ENTER).

2. Ensure that "Outside temperature unit" is chosen from the 

"Customization units" screen, and then press function button 
switch 3 (ENTER).

NOTE: If you reconnect the battery cables, the display returns 
to the default unit (

°

F).

AC208594 AB

AC208595AB

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COMPASS CALIBRATION (MIDDLE GRADE TYPE)

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Manual calibration (by turning the vehicle)

The multi-center display can show the direction of the vehicle 
by means of its compass sensor. The compass sensor is cali-
brated automatically when the vehicle is driven and turned, and 
do not normally require calibration. But, if the sensor is magne-
tized strongly by any reason, the compass may show inaccu-
rate direction. In this case, a manual calibration of the compass 
sensor will be necessary.
NOTE: The compass returns to the correct compass direction 
vehicle moves to an area where the geomagnetism is stabi-
lized.
1. Ignition switch "ACC" position.
2. A set-up screen will be called up by pressing to hold the 

"DISP" button switch on the multi-center display.

3. Choose "Next Menu (Operable only with vehicle stationary)" 

by pressing function button switch 2, and then press function 
button switch 3 (ENTER).

4. The compass setting screen is called up. Choose "compass 

calibration" by pressing function button switch 2, and then 
press function button switch 3 (ENTER).

AC208698AB

RETURN

ENTER

1. Display  brightness  adjustment

3. Next  Menu  (Operable  only  with

vehicle  stationary)

2. Display  off  setting

AC208708AC

Zone code setting

Compass calibration

(Compass)

RETURN

ENTER

AC208552AC

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5. Choose function button switch 2 ("YES") on the compass 

calibration screen.

6. After the message is shown, drive the vehicle in one circle.
7. If the calibration is made successfully, the display unit 

buzzer will sound twice.

NOTE: If the calibration fails, a message will appear to indicate 
it.

Deflection Angle Compensation

COMPASS CALIBRATION
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross 
country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. 
Compass variance is the difference between earth's magnetic 
north and true geographic north.
If not adjusted to account for compass variance, compass 
could give false readings.
ADJUST FOR COMPASS VARIANCE

(Compass)

NO

YES

RETURN

Drive vehicle slowly through a 360

Select NO if you do not wish to perfo

turn in a safe, open place.

Select YES if you wish to perform now.

-rm now.

AC208553

AB

(Compass)

Drive vehicle slowly through a 360

turn in a safe, open place.

AC208554AB

AB

AC001243 AB

A002229 AB