Subaru Forester: Auto-dimming mirror/compass with HomeLink® (if equipped) / To Operate the Compass Feature

1. To turn the compass feature on/off, press and hold the switch for more than 3 seconds or until the display turns on/off. The compass feature will default to on with each ignition cycle.
2. If the display reads “C”, slowly drive the vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated.

   

   Compass calibration zones

3. To adjust for compass zone variance:

   (1) Find your current location and zone number on the map.

   (2) Press and hold the switch for more than 6 seconds or until a zone number appears in the display.

   (3) Once the zone number appears in the display, toggle the switch again until your current location zone number appears. After you stop pressing the switch, your new zone number will be saved. Within a few seconds, the display will show a compass direction.

4. If the vehicle’s magnetics have changed or if the compass appears inaccurate, recalibrate the compass. Press and hold the switch for more than 9 seconds or until a “C” appears in the display. Once a “C” appears in the display, slowly drive the vehicle in circles until compass is calibrated.