2008 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual - Page 188

186 UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL • Elapsed Time Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position. • Display Units In: To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until U.S. or METRIC appears. COMPASS DISPLAY The compass heading indicates the direction the vehicle is facing. Press and release the compass button to display one of eight comCOM- pass heading and the outside temperature. PASS Button EVIC will flash the "CAL" indicator until the compass is calibrated. You may calibrate the compass by completing one or more 360 degree turns (in an area free from large metal or metallic objects) until the CAL indicator in the EVIC turns off. The compass will now function normally. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erratic, inaccurate, or abnormal, you may wish to calibrate the compass manually. However, prior to calibrating the compass, make sure the proper Compass Variance value is selected (Refer to "Compass Variance" for additional information). Then continue to calibrate the compass as follows: 1. Start the engine. Leave the selector lever in PARK in order to enter the EVIC Programming Menus. 2. Press and release the MENU button until "Personal Settings" displays in the EVIC. 3. Press and release the STEP button until "Calibrate Compass Yes" displays in the EVIC. Automatic Compass Calibration This compass is self-calibrating, which eliminates the need to calibrate the compass manually. When the vehicle is new, the compass may appear erratic and the