Compass calibration – Dodge 2008 PM Caliber User Manual
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To Set the Variance:
with the ignition in the ON position,
with a short button press (less than one second) press and
release the EVIC button several times until you have
displayed
the
“Personal
Settings
(Customer-
Programmable Features)” menu. Once in the “Personal
Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)” menu,
press and release (less than one second) the EVIC button
several times until “Compass Variance” is highlighted.
The “Compass Variance” message and the current vari-
ance zone number will be displayed. To change the zone,
press and hold (longer than two seconds) the EVIC
button to increment the variance one step. Repeat as
necessary, with individual long (for at least one second)
EVIC button presses for each increment, until the desired
variance is achieved. To exit the Variance Programming,
press the EVIC button with a short (less than one second)
button press.
NOTE:
The factory default Zone is 8. During program-
ming, the Zone value will wrap around from Zone 15 to
Zone 1.
Compass Calibration
The Compass will automatically calibrate if the Cal
indicator is flashing, by driving around slowly (under 5
mph/8 km/h) in one or more complete circles in an area
free from large metallic objects or power lines, until the
Cal indicator turns off. If during normal use the compass
appears erratic, inaccurate or abnormal, you may wish to
manually calibrate the compass. Prior to calibrating the
compass, make sure the proper zone is selected.
To Manually Calibrate the Compass:
start the engine
and leave the transmission in the PARK position. Using a
quick button press (less than one second), press and
release the EVIC button several times until the EVIC
displays
the
“Personal
Settings
(Customer-
Programmable Features)” menu. Once in the “Personal
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