104
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Automatic Compass Calibration
Variance is the difference between magnetic North and
geographic North. For proper compass function, the
correct variance zone must be set. Refer to the variance
mapforthecorrectvariancezone.Tocheckthevariance
zone, the ignition must be on and the compass/
temperaturedisplayed.PressandholdtheRESETbutton
forabout5secondsuntilVARappearsinthedisplay.The
number displayed is the variance zone used by the
compass. To change the zone, press the STEPbutton to
scroll through numbers 1 through 15. Press the RESET
button after selecting the proper zone to return to the
normalcompass/temperaturedisplay.
Theselfcalibratingfeatureofthecompasseliminatesthe
need to calibrate the compass for normal conditions.
During a short initial period, the compass may appear
erratic and the CALsymbol will appear on the display.
The CAL symbol may also appear after the vehicle is
subjectedtoahighlevelofmagnetism.Aftercompleting
three360turnsatabout5mph(8km/h)inanareafree
fromlargemetalormetallicobjects,theCALsymbolwill
turnoffandthecompasswillfunctionnormally.
Manual Compass Calibration
IfthecompassappearserraticandtheCALlightdoesnot
appear, you must calibrate the compass. Find an open
areaawayfromlargemetalobjects.WiththeignitionON
andthecompass/temperaturedisplayed,pressandhold
theRESETbuttonuntiltheCALsymbolappears(about
NOTE:
To ensure proper compass calibration, make
sure the compass variance is properly set before manu-
allycalibratingthecompass(seevariancemap).
10
seconds). Drive slowly (about 5 mph) (8 km/h) in 3
complete360circles.TheCALlightwillturnoffandthe
compasswillbecalibrated.
| Categories | Chrysler 300 Manuals, Chrysler Manuals |
|---|---|
| Model Year | 2004 |
| Download File |
|
| Document File Type | |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
(0 votes, average: 0 out of 5)