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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Where is my compass ?

Taken from infiniti.ca standard features: Auto dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® Universal Transceiver and compass.

I don't see any compass on my rearview mirror, is there a special botton to press to enable it ?
+ I don't have technology or nav package.

My mirror looks like this one https://www.myg37.com/forums/attachm...7-p5040064.jpg

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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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im pretty sure they removed the compass from the mirror for 09+

idky and idk where they put it lol.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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Seems Infiniti is removing a lot of things in 09 and up. Limited voice commands, no compass. Not sure if the nav system is supposed to take care of the compass. Can't remember if there is even one there.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:34 AM
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If you've got NAV, they remove the compass/mirror. Not sure why OP wouldn't have one since NAV's not included, though. Maybe talk to the dealership, if you bought it new.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cereal2k
Seems Infiniti is removing a lot of things in 09 and up. Limited voice commands, no compass. Not sure if the nav system is supposed to take care of the compass. Can't remember if there is even one there.
Cereal -
Confirmed. Compass is on the nav screen
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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Cool. I figured.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 02:47 AM
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Yep. I have premium but no nav and I do have the compass. 2009 G37x Coupe I bought in December.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:56 PM
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Who uses a compass? Are you navigating the high seas?
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Beer Magazine
Who uses a compass? Are you navigating the high seas?
By that logic:

* Who needs a speedometer? Open a window and the noise will estimate your speed.
* Who needs a tachometer? You never look at it anyway, Besides, a loud clunk will tell you you've been at red line for too long.
* Who needs a fuel gauge? Early Volkswagens never had them either.
* Who needs temperature gauge? Smoke coming out from the hood will tell you all you need know.
* And if you’re disoriented on a dark street some night just knock on somebody’s door and ask for directions.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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^Classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chekov
By that logic:

* Who needs a speedometer? Open a window and the noise will estimate your speed.
* Who needs a tachometer? You never look at it anyway, Besides, a loud clunk will tell you you've been at red line for too long.
* Who needs a fuel gauge? Early Volkswagens never had them either.
* Who needs temperature gauge? Smoke coming out from the hood will tell you all you need know.
* And if you’re disoriented on a dark street some night just knock on somebody’s door and ask for directions.

LOL I actually my compass more than my nav.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Beer Magazine
Who uses a compass? Are you navigating the high seas?
Just to be correct, I think it would be circumnavigating when you are on the high seas and using the compass
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Don't make dumb analogies. A compass isn't what I'd call a necessity. Everybody with an iPhone whip out the compass and head south. Wait. I see the sun and know where south is.

The day I see somebody navigate roads with a compass is the day I drive into the ocean.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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OP said he didn't have Nav though. Weird.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Beer Magazine
Don't make dumb analogies. A compass isn't what I'd call a necessity. Everybody with an iPhone whip out the compass and head south. Wait. I see the sun and know where south is.

The day I see somebody navigate roads with a compass is the day I drive into the ocean.
What if it’s night time or a cloudy day? I would hate to see anyone drive into the ocean for that reason.

Actually you may want to lighten up a bit. We all agree that an auto compass is not a necessity. It’s just another convenience designed to enhance the driving experience. And if the OP paid for a car that is supposed to have one, he has every reason to question its not being there.
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